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MGM Senior LivingLicense #195850703 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareMGM Senior LivingLicense #195850703 · 6271 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys, CA · (310) 623-7381Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$4,550/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,700–$5,600 · See costs

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MGM Senior Living

6271 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 · Licensed since 2026

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MGM Senior Living

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,550 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,700–$5,600 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Licensed for 5: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Dementia
  • Hospiceup to 4 residents
  • Bedriddenup to 3 residents

Not on file: wheelchair approval.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR FIVE (5) AMBULATORY RESIDENTS, OF WHICH THREE (3) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #1 AND BEDROOM #3. WAIVER GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR FOUR (4).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for MGM Senior Living: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,550a month to start

Likely $3,700–$5,600

From 10 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,550likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,550likely $3,700–$5,600

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,700–$5,800
$4,550
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,400–$9,000
$7,050
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes10 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $7,500

$2,500$7,500

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

10 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$6,000.

  • Mom and Dads RetreatVan Nuys · 2.3 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Grant Serenity Homes of SF ValleyVan Nuys · 2.3 mi · Small home
    $7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Blue Horizon EldercareNorth Hollywood · 3.1 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Blue HorizonNorth Hollywood · 3.1 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Breath of SunshineNorth Hills · 3.4 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Breath of Sunshine HarmonyArleta · 4.1 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • California State Health GroupNorth Hills · 4.3 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • The LighthouseToluca Lake · 4.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $2,500Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
  • Seniors' HavenBurbank · 4.4 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 4.7 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

6271 Buffalo Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Valley Presbyterian HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #195850703 · See the state’s own record ↗

The full record — 1 document

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jun 16, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Quoc Huynh conducted a pre-licensing visit to the above noted facility. At 10:12AM, the LPA met with Applicant Movses Movsesyan. Entrance interview conducted. An application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly was submitted on 10/17/2025. A dementia program was included in the plan of operation. There is a pending Hospice Waiver for four (4). The facility's fire clearance was approved on 04/02/2026 for two (2) ambulatory, one (1) non-ambulatory, and three (3) bedridden for a total of six (6) residents. Component II orientation was completed on 05/20/2026. Component III was completed with the Applicant during today’s visit. Beginning at 10:15AM, a physical plant tour was conducted. The following was observed: OUTDOOR AREA: The exterior passageways were clean and clear of any obstructions. The front patio had furniture in good condition. The rear patio will also be a driveway and had a driveway gate. There was a total of two (2) emergency exits. There were no bodies of water on the premises at the present time. COMMON AREAS: The living room was appropriately furnished, and the lighting was adequate. There was a television and a desk. A dining room table was observed with sufficient seating. There was sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities. Report Continued on LIC 809-C The physical plant is consistent with the submitted facility sketch. The facility had emergency lighting, which included but not limited to flashlights. Nightlights were observed throughout the common areas. The facility has central heating and air conditioning to maintain rooms to a comfortable temperature. Hardwired combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 10:43AM and operational. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and purchased on 03/06/2026. A supply of extra linens, supplies, and medication storage was observed in a locked cabinet. There was a secured laundry closet with machines in good condition and detergent. There is a functioning telephone on the premises. All required postings are posted near the entrance of the facility. There is a storage closet that contained extra supplies, emergency water, and facility file cabinets. KITCHEN: Knives and cleaning supplies were secured. The supply of dishes, utensils, pots, pans and drinkware is adequate. The freezer was maintained at 0*F and the refrigerator was maintained at 40*F. The supply of nonperishable foods and emergency food supply is adequate. There are no pesticides or toxins stored in any food storage area or preparation area. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and functional. First aid kit was observed to be complete, including a thermometer and a current version of a first aid manual. BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS: The facility had three (3) bedrooms. Bedrooms #1 and #3 had direct exits to the outside. Bedroom #1’s exit door did not smoothly open and would require residents to have strength and mobility to utilize. Bedroom #3 was not large enough to allow for easy passage between the beds and furniture with a wheelchair or walker, in addition to the second bed blocking the emergency exit. Resident rooms were set up with beds, nightstands, and closet space. The rooms did not contain chairs or provide sufficient clothing storage including chest of drawers. The beds were furnished with box springs, comfortable mattresses and clean linen, which includes, a mattress pad, top and bottom linens, pillowcases, and blanket (if needed). Report Report Continued on LIC 809-C Beds were observed to be hospital beds each with half rails. Lighting in the rooms appeared adequate. In addition, no bedroom was used as a passageway to another room, bath or toilet. All rooms were free of odors. All window screens were clean and maintained in good repair. There were three (3) bathrooms: two (2) shared and one (1) private. Non-slip mats and grab bars were observed in each bathroom. The hot water temperature was tested and measured within the required range of 105*F to 120*F. The following corrections are needed prior to licensure: - Obtain additional activities for residents - Bedroom #1’s exit door will open smoothly - Bedrooms need chest of drawers - Bedroom #3’s exit should not be obstructed - The Applicant will provide a plan to ensure requirements are met if two (2) residents reside in Bedroom #3 - Remove bed rails The Applicant is to notify the LPA once corrections have been made, but no longer than 07/07/2026. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was reviewed and provided. This report will be sent to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved. You are not allowed to begin operating until you have been notified that your license has been approved by the CAB Analyst. Failure to comply could affect the approval of your license.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 16, 2026

License holder

Mgm Senior Living Inc., licensed since 2026.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
1
Total complaints
0
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2026, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size
This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about MGM Senior Living

Is MGM Senior Living licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is MGM Senior Living licensed for?

5 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has MGM Senior Living been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 1 state visit over the same years.

Is MGM Senior Living still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does MGM Senior Living cost?

$4,550 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,700–$5,600. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 232 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,151 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 232 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does MGM Senior Living take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Mgm Senior Living Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is 2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can MGM Senior Living keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

MGM Senior Living license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “MGM SENIOR LIVING INC”, per the CDSS roster as of August 30, 2026.
  • License #195850703. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 5 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Mgm Senior Living Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 1 state inspection visit since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 1 state visit in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 16, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    • Dementia: on the state record
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    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Estimated starting rate

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    Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,350

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Covelight estimate · likely $3,500–$5,250

    On the state record

    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record

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