About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Add Review
(866) 388-7494
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
VERIFIED PARTNER

The Gardens at Park Balboa

7046 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405

For pricing & availability:
(866) 374-4058
8.8
Review score
157 reviews
Add review
8.8
Review score
157 reviews
  • 5 star
    72%
  • 4 star
    21%
  • 3 star
    6%
  • 2 star
    0%
  • 1 star
    1%
See all reviews
8.4
Review score
251 reviews
2 facilities
SaveShare
The Gardens at Park Balboa
SaveShare
The Gardens at Park Balboa
14 photos
The Gardens at Park Balboa in google map
street view of The Gardens at Park Balboa

Anonymous

Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

A great place to send your mom to camp

[name removed] is so helpful and made the transition for my mom easier. My mom is very happy there. She's not crazy about the food but she's very picky. She's waiting for the one bedroom to open up and currently in a single but she doesn't mind it.

Read all reviews

The Gardens at Park Balboa

Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley in Van Nuys, California is The Gardens at Park Balboa, a community offering independent, assisted living, and memory care services. Take a stroll through the open courtyard or visit with your loved ones in one of our several cozy nooks scattered throughout the community. Your pets are welcome, too! Here at The Gardens at Park Balboa, we do not enforce strict schedules, but instead encourage residents to create their own.

We understand that every individual is unique and has their own preferences and needs, which is why we take the time to create customized care packages for each resident. We want to do whatever we can to make sure that you are comfortable in your new home. Our staff will sit down with you and get to know your likes and dislikes, so that we can provide the perfect balance between care and freedom.

Our Community

At The Gardens at Park Balboa, we want you to experience the freedom of being home without the household chores. There is no need to stress over what to cook—our chef has you covered, preparing a variety of healthy and savory options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

The Gardens at Park Balboa

Pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed

Base fees by care type

  • Request pricing
    Contact a local advisor
  • Unlocked
    Get a quote from your local advisor

*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.

Reviews

for The Gardens at Park Balboa

8.8 out of 10
Review Score157 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.6
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.6
Staff
4.8
Meals & Dining
4.7
Activities
4.7
Value for Cost
4.5

A Place for Mom has scored The Gardens at Park Balboa with 8.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Gardens at Park Balboa has 157 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.

Filters

1-20 of 157 reviews

Last Updated: 10/9/25

Overall Experience
Date Submitted
Reviewer
Care Received
Verified Review

A Place For Mom has verified the person writing the review and their connection to the community.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 9, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

A great place to send your mom to camp

[name removed] is so helpful and made the transition for my mom easier. My mom is very happy there. She's not crazy about the food but she's very picky. She's waiting for the one bedroom to open up and currently in a single but she doesn't mind it.

Carlos

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 25, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

A gem in the Valley

I would highly recommend The Gardens at Park Balboa. The place is very welcoming, clean feels like home. The staff are some of the most caring people I've ever met they have some amazing people who work there, they take care of the place like there 2nd home and treat the residents like family.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 5, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for The Gardens at Park Balboa

Overall we were happy with The Gardens, but care/service was inconsistent. Friendliness of the residents stuck out over other places.

Kirstin N

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 2, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Sense of community

The administrative staff is very friendly and helpful. They worked with us to move my mother in very quickly. She enjoys the activities and the sense of community.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 23, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
2.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

it short term stay

The quality of care is uncertain. My mother fell in the middle of the night and it was unclear if they were responding to the call system. There were issues with medication management. My mother told me the quality of the food was the best part.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 31, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for The Gardens at Park Balboa

I would highly recommend The Gardens at Park Balboa. The staff is always so nice. I think my mom's only complaint is that she wishes the activities were more varied.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 13, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
3.0

Overall, a nice place.

Most of the care staff was very friendly, buy many of the dining room staff was not well trained and unfriendly. My sister complained, but she was limited in what she could eat and , I think, picky. I thought they had a good selection. There are a lot of activities for the residents to participate in.

Marie s

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 17, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

My favorite place to be is Home

I'm a fairly new resident at the Gardens and the transition was very smooth. [name removed], the marketing Director was magnificent, he made the impossible possible and it was very thorough. The community has great activities throughout the day. We have chair volleyball daily, bingo, karaoke, arts and crafts, Spanish classes and now I will be teaching French to the residents as since I'm French.

Clarita H

Memory Care

Resident/client

August 2, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Great music and fun people

Everybody in my community makes me feel like I'm home! The residents are sweet, the staff is so nice to me! I get excellent care everyday. The front desk people are lovely, every time I go for a walk the staff says nice things to me. Lovely lovely place, and my room is always clean and shiny.

Arlene K

Independent Living

August 2, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

FRIENDLY FRIENDLY PEOPLE HERE!

The staff is wonderful, very kind and understanding. The activities are fun, we constantly have different activities. The caregivers are great, the residents are very nice and some aren't but a big percentage of the residents are lovely. Great place with good people.

Isabel A

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 2, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

very nice staff, great activities daily.

I love living at the Gardens at Park Balboa, we always have great food, multiple activities and friendly staff. The activity director is very friendly and The social media director is so helpful and kind. I recommend living at the Gardens. You won't regret it.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 9, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Room for improvement

I don't have much to compare it to. Ultimately, it has been serving my loved one, though at times I do feel like the staff could be more attentive. I would possibly recommend them to other families who are looking.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

April 25, 2023

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

You get what you pay for

We placed our loved one here at a board and care home because they have Armenian speaking staff. It seems like a pretty good fit so far. You get what you pay for. They really need to hire more staff to help out though. I think it is a good place for those who have smaller budgets.

LV

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 10, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

They truly take care of their residents.

The staff at The Gardens really take care of their residents. My mom has told me several times that she feels safe there and everyone is friendly. If she needs anything, all she has to do is ask. The fact that she can also have her two cats there is such a blessing. She's eating well and getting all her medications given to her properly. They encourage the activities daily, but she can opt out if she wants.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

January 5, 2023

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Our Experience at The Gardens at Park Balboa

On the whole, it's positive. But I think you get what you pay for. The staff is not necessarily as friendly or as helpful as I would like them to be. And the building is older and a bit dilapidated. But it is affordable. So it's a mixed bag - but on the whole, positive.

Jane

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 8, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Very Attentive Staff Who Know The Residents By Name

I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. My loved one seems very happy here. This is a smaller and more quaint and has a good value compared to the other communities we looked at. The residents seem very well cared for. The staff communication with the family is very good. There is weekly housekeeping including laundry for the residents. Some of the care offered includes medication management, dressing and bathing assistance.

Mary M

Assisted Living

Resident/client

September 27, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I like the seasonings

I recently moved to the Gardens at Park Balboa in Van Nuys California and I have to tell you, the seasonings and spices on the food are just right. The dessert are good but I like the whole meals better. The staff cares about residents, and is always extremely friendly. Lovely community!

Suzanne S

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 27, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

The Senior Living I Ever Lived

I love the freedom in the dining room, I could easily get a drink from the soda machine. I also love the gardens, we have plenty of greenery. The staff is very friendly (Good overall).

Delia I

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 7, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

THEY ARE THE BEST

The managers are very professional, polite and with good sense of humor. The dining room is always clean, the food is great. The dining room is also very comfortable and pleasant.

Olga M

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 7, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Beautiful Garden

First of all, I love all the plants in the gardens, we have so many beautiful flowers! The community is always clean and smells good. The food is really good and the servers are excellent. The residents are always nice to me. Good place!

The Gardens at Park Balboa

Neighborhoods

See what the neighborhood has to offer and what’s nearby:
Map of the neighborhood around The Gardens at Park Balboa

Similar communities nearby

  • Find Assisted Living

  • Photo of The Village at Sherman Oaks

    Starting at$X,XXX/mo

    Discover a spectacular retirement living right in your own backyard. Set in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, at The Village at Sherman Oaks you’ll enjoy Independent and Assisted living services as it should be: A beautiful setting with all of the features and amenities you could hope for...

  • Ivy Park at Burbank patio

    Starting at$X,XXX/mo

    Welcome to Vintage Burbank! Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in the beautiful Burbank, California.Make yourself at home at Vintage Burbank in Burbank, California. It’s an upscale yet friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your...

  • Photo of The Commons at Woodland Hills

    Starting at$X,XXX/mo

    The Commons at Woodland Hills is an assisted living community located in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Woodland Hills is a beautiful city with lots of great activities for residents. They may go on shopping trips, go to malls and do their shopping, enjoy...

  • Photo of Courtyard Plaza

    Starting at$X,XXX/mo

    Courtyard Plaza Courtyard Plaza is an assisted living community for residents who are looking to make Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California their home. This community provides the memory care that seniors need in an area that is beautiful and special. Van Nuys offers much to its...

  • Cedars Assisted Living community exterior

    Starting at$X,XXX/mo

    Cedars Assisted LivingCedars Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the beautiful town of Northridge, Los Angeles County, California. Our community is located in a peaceful area where you can sit and enjoy the beautiful mountains. It is a great place to live, and the perfect...

  • Photo of Glen Park at Valley Village

    Starting at$X,XXX/mo

    Laurel Canyon Retirement home is a two story building located in a Valley Village, California. It is stated to be located in a residential area. If you choose this facility as your mother or fathers retirement home you have the comfort of knowing that they are well fed and entertained. Residents...

  • Photo of Villa Scalabrini

    Starting at$X,XXX/mo

    Villa Scalabrini Retirement Center in Sun Valley, CA was opened for residents' occupancy on July 16, 1979. The 90- room facility, capable of accommodating up to 130 ambulatory senior citizens in single and some double occupancy rooms, is based on the concept that seniors should spend the sunset...

  • Photo of The Variel of Woodland Hills

    Starting at$X,XXX/mo

    Warner Center upscale senior living with walking access to Topanga as well as The Village and many restaurants and retail shops. Our community is very open and spacious, within the Warner Center area. Luxurious yet very comfortable. Apartment sizes are very open and large. Newest community in the...

The features and amenities that are displayed on this page contain marketing information provided by the community. A Place for Mom has not confirmed the completeness of the provided information, and cannot guarantee its accuracy. If you become aware of any information that should be updated or noted, please contact A Place for Mom. A Place for Mom uses the term “assisted living” to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care.

Back to top