Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles

Assisted living staff help with bathing, dressing, mobility and grooming, as well as medication management.

Memory care is designed for individuals living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Support is customized to each resident's preferences, life history and current abilities, with help for bathing, grooming, dining and medication.

Memory care includes staff available around the clock, housekeeping, trash and linen services, scheduled transportation and 24-hour emergency maintenance. On-site memory care is available if a resident's needs change.

Respite care offers temporary stays from a few days to several weeks in a private furnished apartment with a private bath. It includes 24/7 support, an emergency call system, and help with bathing, dressing, grooming and medication management. It is available year-round.

Respite guests can also access physical and occupational therapy, podiatry and other services, and families can use a respite stay as a trial stay before a long-term move.

Apartments come as studios and one-bedrooms. Features include vinyl flooring, a patio or balcony, a kitchenette, high-speed internet access and cable or satellite TV readiness.

Each apartment is pet friendly. Cats and dogs are welcome, with some breed and weight restrictions.

The monthly fee for assisted living covers utilities, maintenance, dining and access to community amenities.

Residents enjoy chef-prepared, restaurant-style meals in an elegant dining room, with culturally inspired dining.

The community describes Japanese-inspired dining, with Japanese cuisine served daily, along with a community coffee bar.

A daily calendar lets residents choose their activities, including games night, social hours, pottery class, karaoke and cultural dance performances. Culturally focused events center on Asian traditions.

Daily exercise classes, monthly community events and art sessions are part of the schedule, and scheduled outings visit local restaurants, attractions and community events.

Community spaces include a library, game and activity room, craft room, clubhouse, salon and spa, and a coffee bar, along with a koi pond and gardening and outdoor space.

Scheduled transportation is offered, and the community is gated.

The community is minutes from Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights, Echo Park, Silver Lake, Montecito Heights and the Arts District, and close to Hollenbeck Park, Mariachi Plaza and the Japanese American National Museum.

Nearby grocery stores, pharmacies and healthcare providers make errands and appointments convenient, and residents can reach the Metro station at Mariachi Plaza.