Small home · Licensed for 6 · Van Nuys
Castle of Care
15362 Valerio St., Van Nuys, CA 91406Licensed since 2026
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 6 residents
- Bedriddenup to 4 residents
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 SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS OF WHICH FOUR(4) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOMS #2&3. WAIVER GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX(6).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — 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 Castle of Care: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,500a month to start
Likely $3,700–$5,550
From 12 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$4,500likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,500likely $3,700–$5,550
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small 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–$5,750
- $4,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,350–$8,950
- $7,000
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.
Rates at nearby homes12 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $7,500
12 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,050–$6,600.
- Mom and Dads RetreatVan Nuys · 0.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of SF ValleyVan Nuys · 0.6 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of SunshineNorth Hills · 1.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 2.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 2.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- California State Health GroupNorth Hills · 2.7 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 2.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alaga HomesNorthridge · 3.4 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine HarmonyArleta · 3.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Horizon EldercareNorth Hollywood · 4.6 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue HorizonNorth Hollywood · 4.6 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Alalik Care HomeGranada Hills · 4.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small 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.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
15362 Valerio St., Van Nuys, CA 91406Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Valley Presbyterian HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.8 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).
Open directionsThe 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 #195850714 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
20263 state visits · 3 documents
Sep 1, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Urena conducted a third pre-licensing visit as follow up to check on deficiencies observed on the second visit. The LPA met with the applicant and proceeded to conduct a third walk through. All deficiencies below were corrected. Full CPR and First Aid manual Emergency exiting plans with meeting points-inside each room and next to the kitchen sliding door and living room area. Emergency Contact Numbers Rooms#1,2 and 3: Closets need to be organized to allow each resident to have their own closet space. Rooms#1,2 and 3: Each need an additional trash can. Room #1 will need be equipped with sturdy hand railings. Room#2 and Room #need to have the sliding door passage to the outdoor ramp leveled for easy access. Rooms#1,2 and 3: A minimum of eight (8) cubic feet of drawer space. Remove the discarded items from the back and front patio (old table, cardboard boxes, etc.) Water pipes need to be covered to prevent injury to residents. 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 approval of your license. Exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 1, 2026
Jul 29, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Urena conducted a second pre-licensing visit as follow up to check on deficiencies observed on the first visit. The LPA met with the applicant and proceeded to conduct a second walk through. The following deficiencies are still pending. -Full CPR and First Aid manual -Emergency exiting plans with meeting points-inside each room and next to the kitchen sliding door and living room area. -Emergency Contact Numbers -Rooms#1,2 and 3: Closets need to be organized to allow each resident to have their own closet space. -Rooms#1,2 and 3: Each need an additional trash can. -Room #1 will need be equipped with sturdy hand railings. -Room#2 and Room #need to have the sliding door passage to the outdoor ramp leveled for easy access. -Rooms#1,2 and 3: A minimum of eight (8) cubic feet of drawer space. -Remove the discarded items from the back and front patio (old table, cardboard boxes, etc.) -Water pipes need to be covered to prevent injury to residents. The applicant stated that the corrections will be completed by Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and will inform the LPA once all work is completed and will email pictures. Exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 29, 2026
Jul 1, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Urena conducted a pre-licensing visit and met with the Applicant Harutyun Darbinyan. This is an application for a new facility for a Residential Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) for six residents, two (2) non-ambulatory residents; and four (4) of which may be bedridden resident(s). Fire Clearance was approved on 12/07/2025. Rooms approved for bedridden residents are bedrooms #2 and #3, two residents in each room. Bedroom #1 was approved for two (2) non-ambulatory residents. The LPA, and the Applicant toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and that the facility will be following Title 22 Regulations. COMMON AREAS: The living room area is equipped with a television, and activities for residents in care. There is a dedicated area for the posting of required documents by the kitchen area. The CCLD Poster needs to be within the regulation size and posted prominently in the common area. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were tested and functional at the time of the visit. Medications will be stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen area. The residents’ and staff files will be stored in same cabinet in a separate compartment. The first aid supplies were complete, including a thermometer. However, a full CPR and First Aid manual needs to be added. All exit doors need to have a signal system installed. Personal Rights will be posted. Emergency exiting plans inside each room and next to the kitchen sliding door, and telephone numbers must be posted. A cell telephone number will be provided for residents use. LAUNDRY ROOM: There is a laundry area equipped with washer and dryer. The washer and dryer are located adjacent to the half-bathroom located in the hallway. The detergents and cleaning supplies will be locked in an outdoor shed. Continues on LIC 809C... KITCHEN: Kitchen knives are stored locked and inaccessible in a locked kitchen drawer. A partial seven-day supply of non-perishable food was available; the applicant will add additional food items (canned fruit, fruit jam, soups, crackers, cookies, etc.). The supply of dishes is adequate. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and all appeared functional. Kitchen cleaning supplies are currently stored and locked below the kitchen sink. Hot water temperature was recorded at 113.7 degrees Fahrenheit. There were no pesticides or toxins stored near food, or preparation area. The fire extinguisher located by the kitchen area sliding door does not have a purchase receipt. The applicant will look for the receipt or purchase a new one. Drinking glasses need to be purchased. BEDROOMS: There are three (3) bedrooms for residents in care. All bedrooms are shared bedrooms. Room # 1 is approved for two non-ambulatory residents, and bedrooms 2# and # 3 are cleared for two (2) bedridden residents in each room. All bedrooms were supplied with bedding and linens; however, the applicant will purchase additional blankets for each room. The following is needed in each of the bedrooms: One night stand, and night light, two chairs, A minimum of eight (8) cubic feet of drawer space. Closets need to be organized to allow each resident to have their own closet space. Call buttons for each resident. Rooms #2 and #3 with a ramp will need to be equipped with sturdy hand railings. Room #1 will need to have a ramp installed and equipped with sturdy hand railings. Room#2 needs to have the sliding door passage to the outdoor ramp leveled for easy access. BATHROOMS: There are three (3) bathrooms; one (1) half-bathroom and two (2) full bathrooms, with showers. Bathrooms need to be equipped with shower bars, and toilet grab bars. The applicant needs to install shower rails and curtains. The applicant will purchase additional supplies of towels, paper goods and personal hygiene supplies. Hot water delivered was between 113.7 degrees Fahrenheit. SURROUNDING GROUNDS/OUTDOOR AREA: The applicant will remove the discarded items from the back and front patio (old table, paint cans, tile, iron bar, cardboard boxes, etc.). The patio needs to be furnished with outdoor furniture for residents’ use and provide shade. The building has a central entrance for residents and visitors. Left passageway is cleared and can be open from the inside by residents however it is locked from the outside. gate. The front patio area needs to be fenced to prevent residents from wondering up the side stairs, going under the stairs, and wondering through the right-hand side of the property. Water pipes need to be covered to prevent injury to residents. Pre-Licensing is incomplete with deficiencies to be resolved by 07/29/2026. Follow up Pre-licensure LIC809 will be generated upon resolution. The applicant completed Component III orientation. 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 approval of your license.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 1, 2026
License holder
Castle of Care Inc., licensed since 2026.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 3
- 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 home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 0 |
“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
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.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Castle of Care
Is Castle of Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Castle of Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Castle of Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Castle of Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does Castle of Care cost?
$4,500 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,700–$5,550. 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 12 small 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 Castle of Care 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 Castle of Care Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Valley Presbyterian Hospital is 0.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Castle of Care keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Castle of Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “CASTLE OF CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of October 1, 2026.
- License #195850714. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Castle of Care Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits 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 3 state visits 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 September 1, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Starting rate
$3,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,200 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,150On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,350 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,400On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,350 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,400On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,350 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,350On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$3,950 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,250–$4,850- Assisted living: Licensed by California as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly — the assisted-living license category.
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