Velvet Care is a residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in North Hills, Los Angeles County, California — state license #197610248, licensed for 6 residents, listed as licensed in the CDSS record we retrieved August 2, 2026. It appears on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant list checked August 9, 2026, so Medi-Cal may help pay for care services here. California has 17 dated inspection and complaint documents on file for this home going back to 2022, the most recent dated February 5, 2026 — published below in full, verbatim and unscored.

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Residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) · Small home, 6 residents · North Hills, CA · Los Angeles County
LicensedWheelchairMemory careHospiceBedridden
No openings reportedBeds change hands in days ·
License #197610248, held since 2023 · read from the California state record on August 2, 2026 ·See on State Site →
15731 Lemarsh St. · North Hills, Los Angeles County
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(818) 810-0074
from the state licensing roster · August 2, 2026
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Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved for 6 residents
Dementia / memory careVerified in record
Hospice careVerified in record
Bedridden careApproved for 1 resident

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What the state record says, word for word
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY, ONE OF WHICH MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 2 AND 4 ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR SIX.State service designations983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICEthe CDSS license record, verbatim · checked August 2, 2026

“RCFE / Dementia” is the state’s designation for a home with an approved Dementia Care Plan of Operation — it’s recorded separately from the comments above, which is why the memory-care approval may not appear in that text.

Since 2022, the state has visited this home 17 times and filed 17 documents. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated February 5, 2026.

Most recent state visit
July 8, 2026
Occupancy at the December 29, 2025 visit
6 of 6 beds

The state's published file for this home includes 5 documents with transcribed findings, dated August 8, 2023 to December 29, 2025. 5 of the 5 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (3), “Unsubstantiated” (2). 5 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word.

Summary composed by computer from the 5 documents below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedinvestigated, but couldn’t be confirmed either way — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe state concluded it was false or couldn’t have happenedType A citationthe most serious: an immediate health-or-safety risk, usually fixed on the spot or on a short deadlineType B citationless serious, with a deadline to fix
The last 36 months — 13 of 17 documentsFull record on the state’s site →
20261 state visit · 1 document
Feb 5, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

20255 state visits · 6 documents
Dec 29, 2025Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff neglect resulted in a resident sustaining multiple pressure injuries.

This is an addendum to the original report issued 02/05/2025. Due to additional information received by the department, it was concluded that additional investigation is required. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leslie Ngo-Castaneda conducted an unannounced subsequent visit to this facility to deliver the corrected report to the facility. LPA met with facility administrator (S1) Naira Paroyan, who granted access to the facility. On 10.31.2024, the Woodland Hills South Adult and Senior Care Regional Office received a complaint regarding the allegation, “Staff neglect resulted in a resident sustaining multiple pressure injuries.” Initial investigation was conducted by the LPA Ngo-Castaneda on 11/01/2024. During the initial investigation, at 9:40AM, LPA requested copies of pertinent information which include, but not limited to Physician’s Continue to LIC 9099-C Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 29, 2025 · control 31-AS-20241031153253
Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Due to neglect, resident received skin tears and multiple pressure injuries. Staff are not following Hospice Care Plan.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leslie Ngo-Castaneda conducted an unannounced subsequent visit to this facility to deliver the final report. LPA met with administrator Naira Paroyan and explained the reason for the visit. On 05.03.2024, the Woodland Hills South Adult and Senior Care Regional Office received a complaint alleging, “Due to neglect, resident received multiple pressure injuries.” The complainant was alleging that resident #1 (R1) arrived at the hospital with multiple pressure injuries, some Unstageable. R1 was in ICU as of 05/02/24. The complaint was referred to Community Care Licensing Division’s Investigations Branch (CCLD IB). The referral was accepted and assigned to Senior Investigator (SI) Christine Ferris. Continue to LIC 9099-C Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 15, 2025 · control 31-AS-20240503115353
Sep 3, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Jul 23, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Feb 5, 2025Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Facility did not ensure resident is free from abuse. Staff do not ensure that resident's hygiene needs are met while in care.

This is an amendment to the original report issued on 2.05.2025. Additional information was added to clarify the investigation. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leslie Ngo-Castaneda conducted a subsequent complaint visit to the facility to investigate the above allegations. LPA met with the administrator, Naira Paroyan, and advised her about the visit. At 10:00 AM LPA conducted a physical plant tour to ensure the health and safety of the clients in care. An entrance interview was conducted. Allegation #1: Facility did not ensure resident is free from abuse. Continue to LIC 9099-C Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 5, 2025 · control 31-AS-20241008114501
Feb 5, 2025Complaint investigation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

20243 state visits · 3 documents
Nov 1, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Oct 9, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Jan 30, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

20233 state visits · 3 documents
Oct 16, 2023Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff speaks inappropriately to resident in care Staff do not provide adequate food service to resident in care Staff refuse to provide hygiene supplies to resident in care Resident in care is not provided privacy by facility staff

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit to the facility to investigate the above allegation. LPA met with Cynthia Cherriel and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator Naira Paroyan designated Cynthia Cherriel as the responsible person to sign and accept the report. --- Staff speaks inappropriately to resident in care. It was alleged that staff verbally abuse residents. To investigate the allegation on 06/26/2023 LPA interviewed one (01) staff and one (01) resident from 9:10 AM to 09:40 AM. On 10/16/2023, LPA interviewed one (01) additional staff and five (05) out of six (06) residents from 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM. During interviews with staff, all staff stated that they do not speak to residents inappropriately and are kind to all residents. (CONT. LIC812-C) Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 16, 2023 · control 31-AS-20230623152503
Sep 9, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Sep 7, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Beside homes the same size
Type A citations5typical 0
Type B citations0typical 0
Substantiated complaints5typical 0
Total complaints5typical 0
State visits on file17typical 6
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 5,773 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this license since 2023.
Year-by-year trend
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025563202433020235502022220
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.Operate this home? Respond to or correct any document here, free. Respond or correct →

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$4,000$6,500 /mo
our estimate — Los Angeles County band, market research June 2026; not this home’s quoted price
$3,000 · statewide low$8,000 · statewide high
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Ways families pay here
Private pay — ask what the base rate includes and what’s billed separately.SSI/SSP — California’s board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/mo (2026): $1,444.07 to the home, $182 stays with the resident.Medi-Cal ALW — this home is on the DHCS waiver list (checked August 9, 2026). Details →

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What dementia training does staff have, and is the area secured?
Non-ambulatory approval — whole home or specific rooms, and is a spot open?
How is medication handled and logged day to day?
What’s in the base monthly rate, and what’s billed separately?
Staff-to-resident ratio on day and night shifts?
How are medical emergencies handled after hours?

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Is Velvet Care licensed?

Yes — Velvet Care is a licensed residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in North Hills (Los Angeles County): California license #197610248, shown as licensed in the CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026, licensed for 6 residents. State records list 17 inspection and complaint documents since 2022; the most recent, a facility evaluation report dated February 5, 2026, appears in the inspection record on this page.

Can Velvet Care care for dementia, hospice, bedridden, or non-ambulatory residents?

From the CDSS license record, checked August 2, 2026.

The CDSS license record checked August 2, 2026 lists Velvet Care with clearances for wheelchair / non-ambulatory, dementia / memory care, hospice care, and bedridden. Clearances describe what the license permits, not day-to-day staffing — confirm current scope and availability with the home directly on a tour.

Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryDementia / memory careHospice careBedridden

From the California state record. Some approvals are bed- or room-specific — always confirm current scope with the facility.

What the state record says, word for word
Verbatim, from the CDSS license recordAGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY, ONE OF WHICH MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 2 AND 4 ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR SIX.

How much does Velvet Care cost?

California's public licensing record does not include Velvet Care's monthly price, so we never show or estimate one for a specific home. As county-level context only, assisted living in Los Angeles County typically runs $5,000–$7,500/mo and small board-and-care homes $4,000–$6,500/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes; California's 2026 SSI/SSP board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home). Ask the home for its own rate sheet and what the base rate includes — or use the cost section at the top of this page.

Does Velvet Care accept Medi-Cal or the Assisted Living Waiver?

Yes — Medi-Cal can help pay for care at Velvet Care through California's Assisted Living Waiver (ALW): the home appears on the Department of Health Care Services participant list checked August 9, 2026. The waiver pays for assisted-living care services — not room and board — for eligible Medi-Cal members, and each home takes a limited number of waiver residents, so ask the home about a current ALW opening.

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How full it was at the last state visit

6 of 6 beds occupied (100%) when the state visited on December 29, 2025. Availability changes constantly — confirm a current opening with the home.

What do state inspections show for Velvet Care?

Verbatim from CDSS complaint-investigation reports — the state's own words, never summarized by us. Record checked August 2, 2026.

The CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026 lists 17 state visits and 17 dated documents since 2022 for Velvet Care; 5 complaint-investigation narratives are transcribed verbatim below. The most recent, dated December 29, 2025, records an allegation the state marked “Substantiated. Open any entry to read the state's full finding, word for word.

Most licensed homes receive some findings over 36 months; what matters is what was found and whether it was corrected. Counts here are shown compared with homes of similar size, and the state's own words appear in full below.

5 transcribed reports on file

2025

Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Substantiated
Allegation the state reviewedStaff neglect resulted in a resident sustaining multiple pressure injuries.
State's findingSubstantiatedThe state investigated and found this allegation more likely than not true.
This is an addendum to the original report issued 02/05/2025. Due to additional information received by the department, it was concluded that additional investigation is required. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leslie Ngo-Castaneda conducted an unannounced subsequent visit to this facility to deliver the corrected report to the facility. LPA met with facility administrator (S1) Naira Paroyan, who granted access to the facility. On 10.31.2024, the Woodland Hills South Adult and Senior Care Regional Office received a complaint regarding the allegation, “Staff neglect resulted in a resident sustaining multiple pressure injuries.” Initial investigation was conducted by the LPA Ngo-Castaneda on 11/01/2024. During the initial investigation, at 9:40AM, LPA requested copies of pertinent information which include, but not limited to Physician’s Continue to LIC 9099-C SubstantiatedCDSS inspection report, December 29, 2025 · control 31-AS-20241031153253
Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Substantiated
Allegation the state reviewedDue to neglect, resident received skin tears and multiple pressure injuries. Staff are not following Hospice Care Plan.
State's findingSubstantiatedThe state investigated and found this allegation more likely than not true.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leslie Ngo-Castaneda conducted an unannounced subsequent visit to this facility to deliver the final report. LPA met with administrator Naira Paroyan and explained the reason for the visit. On 05.03.2024, the Woodland Hills South Adult and Senior Care Regional Office received a complaint alleging, “Due to neglect, resident received multiple pressure injuries.” The complainant was alleging that resident #1 (R1) arrived at the hospital with multiple pressure injuries, some Unstageable. R1 was in ICU as of 05/02/24. The complaint was referred to Community Care Licensing Division’s Investigations Branch (CCLD IB). The referral was accepted and assigned to Senior Investigator (SI) Christine Ferris. Continue to LIC 9099-C SubstantiatedCDSS inspection report, December 15, 2025 · control 31-AS-20240503115353
Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Substantiated
Allegation the state reviewedFacility did not ensure resident is free from abuse. Staff do not ensure that resident's hygiene needs are met while in care.
State's findingSubstantiatedThe state investigated and found this allegation more likely than not true.
This is an amendment to the original report issued on 2.05.2025. Additional information was added to clarify the investigation. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leslie Ngo-Castaneda conducted a subsequent complaint visit to the facility to investigate the above allegations. LPA met with the administrator, Naira Paroyan, and advised her about the visit. At 10:00 AM LPA conducted a physical plant tour to ensure the health and safety of the clients in care. An entrance interview was conducted. Allegation #1: Facility did not ensure resident is free from abuse. Continue to LIC 9099-C SubstantiatedCDSS inspection report, February 5, 2025 · control 31-AS-20241008114501

2023

Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Unsubstantiated
Allegation the state reviewedStaff speaks inappropriately to resident in care Staff do not provide adequate food service to resident in care Staff refuse to provide hygiene supplies to resident in care Resident in care is not provided privacy by facility staff
State's findingUnsubstantiatedThe state investigated but could not confirm the allegation. This is not a finding of wrongdoing.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit to the facility to investigate the above allegation. LPA met with Cynthia Cherriel and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator Naira Paroyan designated Cynthia Cherriel as the responsible person to sign and accept the report. --- Staff speaks inappropriately to resident in care. It was alleged that staff verbally abuse residents. To investigate the allegation on 06/26/2023 LPA interviewed one (01) staff and one (01) resident from 9:10 AM to 09:40 AM. On 10/16/2023, LPA interviewed one (01) additional staff and five (05) out of six (06) residents from 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM. During interviews with staff, all staff stated that they do not speak to residents inappropriately and are kind to all residents. (CONT. LIC812-C) UnsubstantiatedCDSS inspection report, October 16, 2023 · control 31-AS-20230623152503
Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Unsubstantiated
Allegation the state reviewedStaff calls resident names Staff does not treat resident with respect
State's findingUnsubstantiatedThe state investigated but could not confirm the allegation. This is not a finding of wrongdoing.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gary Tan conducted an unannounced initial complaint visit at this facility to investigate the above allegations. LPA met with Administrator Naira Paroyan and explained the reason for the visit. LPA conducted physical plant tour at 9:18 AM, requested copies of facility record relevant to the investigation at 10:00 AM and interviewed staff and residents between 10:15 AM to 12:45 PM. Regarding the allegation that Staff calls resident names, it was alleged that Resident #1 (R1) was threatened and called name by the staff. LPA's interview with three (3) aware residents today between 10:15 AM to 12:45 PM revealed that no one among them heard or witnessed any staff threaten or calling R1 names or any other resident at the facility. LPA's interview with two (2) staff present also revealed that no one among them threatened and/or called R1 or any client names. All of five (5) person interviewed at the facility however stated that it was the other way around, it wCDSS inspection report, August 8, 2023 · control 31-AS-20230802101732

Transcribed from CDSS complaint-investigation reports · record checked August 2, 2026.

What the state has logged

California has logged 17 state visits for this home as of August 2, 2026. These are the home's own counts, straight from that record — shown beside the statewide median for small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds), computed across all 5,773 licensed homes of that size, because larger and longer-licensed homes naturally accumulate more visits and reports. They are facts, not a grade — a citation may be minor and since corrected, and an “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing.

Type A citations
5
typical for this size: 0
Type B citations
0
typical for this size: 0
Substantiated complaints
5
typical for this size: 0
Total complaints
5
typical for this size: 0
State visits on file
17
typical for this size: 6
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Who runs Velvet Care?

From the CDSS ownership record, checked August 9, 2026.

Licensed to Velvet Care, who operates 2 licensed California homes in total. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

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