Ararat Gardens sits in a quiet Glendale neighborhood, with easy access to downtown Glendale, Pasadena, and Los Angeles, and folks around here know it as part of the nonprofit Ararat Home of Los Angeles organization. The setting feels lush, with well-kept grounds, flowering gardens, shaded patios, and outdoor pathways, so you see people strolling under pergolas or sitting in the courtyards enjoying the weather. The mid-rise building has a hotel-like feel, with tiled floors, chandeliered vestibules, and sunlit dining rooms where the chef serves seasonal menus and classic comfort foods, sometimes reminding you of a 5-star experience, though everyone's invited to pick something that suits them whether it's a hearty meal or something lighter.
Residents can choose from studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, and there are cottage homes if you want more privacy. The rooms are bright, with sliding glass doors, natural light, and some with balconies, and the kitchenettes have refrigerators, microwaves, and plenty of counter space, so it's easy to stay comfortable. People come here for many reasons-independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing-all supported on the same campus, so if you need more help later, you don't have to move somewhere else. Skilled nursing offers private suites with full baths and tailored care plans, and the post-acute care at Ararat Post Acute is part of the same facility, which has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Nursing Home for short-term rehabilitation. Assisted living here supports daily activities and medication management, and residents have privacy plus help whenever they need it, and independent living residents get access to all the services and amenities, including gourmet dining, library, movie theater, billiard room, fitness classes, arts and crafts, and regular community events.
For folks who enjoy peace and quiet, the libraries and comfortable living rooms are good for reading or socializing, and for people who like active days, there are fitness programs and walking paths, and even group outings thanks to on-site transportation within a 15-mile radius, giving easy trips to places like Griffith Park or downtown Los Angeles. Staff here are known for being compassionate and attentive, with nurses, physical therapists, and caregivers on-site, plus a 24-hour supervision and emergency call system, so there's always someone available in case help's needed, and weekly housekeeping, Wi-Fi, basic cable, and utilities are included. Pet-friendly policies mean residents can have their animal friends, and there's a focus on safety with a sign-in kiosk for visitors and clear COVID protocols.
The goal at Ararat Gardens is to support a full and active life, with social, cultural, and wellness programs, educational and spiritual gatherings, and a sense of connection among residents from all walks of life. Those living here find a clean, welcoming place that puts comfort, safety, and friendship first, and it's all under the care of a responsible, skilled staff and executive director Varsenik Keshishyan.
