Small home · Licensed for 6 · Tarzana
Well Senior Living Tarzana
5179 Lindley Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356Licensed since 2024
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · 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 5 residents
- Hospiceup to 5 residents
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
Not on file: dementia 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) NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. ALL BDRMS CLEARED FOR BEDRIDDEN BUT ONLY 1 AT ANY TIME.WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (5).
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Well Senior Living Tarzana: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,200a month to start
Likely $4,300–$6,450
From 8 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$5,200likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,200likely $4,300–$6,450
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 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 $4,300–$6,600
- $5,200
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,750
- $7,700
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 homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $10,000
8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,550–$9,550.
- Elegance Care ResortTarzana · 1.4 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Skies RanchTarzana · 2.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Liebelove CareWoodland Hills · 2.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 3.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 3.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of SF ValleyVan Nuys · 4.1 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Mom and Dads RetreatVan Nuys · 4.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Lily of the ValleyNorthridge · 4.7 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 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
5179 Lindley Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.5 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 #197610569 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
20251 state visit · 1 document
Oct 11, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Tihesha Smith conducted an unannounced Required 1-year inspection at this facility at 11:20 am. LPA was greeted by staff and disclosed the purpose of the visit. The administrator was contacted and arrived later.LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant to ensure there are no health and safety hazards, and the facility is following Title 22 Regulations. Common areas, including the kitchen and the combined living and dining room, were evaluated for their ability to safely meet residents' needs. These spaces were inspected for cleanliness, and furniture was assessed for functionality and condition. All common areas were found to be clean, sanitary, and furnished with seating sufficient to accommodate residents comfortably. LPA reviewed the food service areas, food storage and supply (perishable and nonperishable foods). The kitchen food supply was observed and sufficient for the four (4) residents currently residing there. Two (2) days of perishable food observed. The freezer is stocked with frozen foods. Food pantry is located next to the refrigerator and is stocked with vegetables and boxed foods. Resident medications locked in cabinets on other side of the refrigerator. Sharps are locked and stored in kitchen drawer next to stove and toxins are stored and locked under kitchen sink and observed to be inaccessible to residents. There is one (1) fire extinguisher in facility attached to the wall in dining room and observed to be charged. The laundry room is located near bedroom #2. The appliances observed to be functional. The cabinets above washer and dryer store paper towels and supplies. (cont from 809) The facility has a total of three (3) bedrooms and three (3) private bathrooms for residents in care. The residents’ bedrooms were properly furnished with at least one chair, nightstand, and sufficient lighting for each resident. The bedrooms had appropriate and adequate bedding and linens such as sheets, pillowcases, and blankets. Each bathroom has posted hand washing signs and the following items available: hand soap, paper towels, and trash cans. The hot water temperature was measured for the three (3) bathrooms to ensure it is within the required range for residents’ comfort and safety. The water temperature range was between 109.5 and 116-degrees Fahrenheit. Backyard has the following: Covered patio with table and chairs. Patio furniture observed to be in good repair with adequate seating for residents. Attached Garage but no indoor access: Used to store extra supplies for the facility. carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested at 2:38 pm and operable at time of visit. Facility grounds were free of hazards. At approximately 1:05 pm, LPA reviewed four (4) resident files and two (2) random staff files. Resident files included admission agreements and physician reports. Staff files had the appropriate training courses to include first aid and CPR. Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, no deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit Interview Conducted /Copy of the Report Issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 11, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Jul 2, 2024Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
At 9:00 a.m. on 07/02/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nicholas Reed conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with applicant Ashkan Davari and disclosed the reason for the visit. A file review was conducted prior to todays’ visit. LPA and the applicant toured the facility inside and out at 9:05 a.m. The facility is a single story building with three (03) bedrooms, three (03) bathrooms, kitchen, garage, common areas, and an outdoor area. It has an approved fire clearance for six (06) residents, of which five (05) may be nonambulatory and one (01) bedridden in any bedroom. The facility plans to serve residents with dementia and has a dementia care plan. Approved hospice waivers for five (05). At the main entrance, LPA observed a maintained front yard and a surveillance camera covering the front area. Postings were observed inside for confidential complaint contacts, Ombudsman contacts, theft and loss policy, non-discrimination notice, rights of family councils, rights of resident councils, personal rights, administrator certificate, emergency disaster plan, and facility sketch. Facility sketches with evacuation routes were posted in each bedroom as well. A screening station was set up at the front containing masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer. Walls, floors, windows, screens, and blinds were clean and in good repair. All windows had auditory alarms which were operable. At 9:15 a.m., LPA tested five (05) out of five (05) auditory alarms on exit doors to be operable. At 9:20 a.m. LPA measured the room temperature to be 76 degrees Fahrenheit. The living room contained new furniture in good repair along with board games, activities, and television. At approximately 9:25 a.m. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher in the kitchen. It was purchased on 04/23/2024. A complete first aid kit was inspected at 9:30 a.m. It contained a manual, bandages, dressings, scissors, tweezers, and a digital thermometer. At approximately 9:35 a.m. the house telephone was called and deemed operational. At approximately 9:40 a.m., dual-functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. The detectors were hardwired and functioned simultaneously. Night lights were present in hallways and bedrooms. A washing machine and dryer were located in the laundry room near Bedroom #2. Both were in working order. LPA observed an adequate supply of non-perishable food and emergency water in the kitchen pantry. The stove hood was clean. Appliances were new and in good condition. Sharps were locked below the counter near the stove. Cleaning solutions and detergent were locked under the sink. Medications were locked in a cabinet near the microwave. The facility has three (03) bedrooms. All bedrooms are shared and contained a chair, lamp, nightstand, storage, dresser, and emergency lighting. The bed in Bedroom #2 had adequate bedding, pillows, and sheets. All furnishings were clean and in good condition. Bedroom closets contained adequate supplies of fresh linens and towels. The facility has three (03) bathrooms. Each bedroom has a designated bathroom. All bathrooms contained liquid soap, paper towels, handwashing instruction sign, trash can with a tight fitting lid, grab bars near the toilet and shower, and non-skid mats and surfaces in the shower. At approximately 10:00 a.m. LPA measured the water temperature in the bathroom in Bedroom #3 to be 106.2 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed a covered patio area in the rear of the facility. The patio was clean and free of debris. The back yard contained fruit-bearing trees and a gardened area. Sturdy ramps led out from each room and exit door. The emergency exit path on the north side of the facility was free from obstructions. The exit gate was unlocked from the inside and locked from the outside. The garage was locked from the outside and contained tools and extra supplies. At 10:30 a.m. LPA and the applicant reviewed Component III. During today's inspection, the facility was in compliance with Title 22 regulations. No immediate health and safety risks were observed. Prelicensing is complete and this facility has no deficiencies. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 2, 2024
May 31, 2024Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: Armine Eritsian (administrator), Ashkan Davari (applicant/licensee) Interview Method: Microsoft Teams On 5/31/24, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 31, 2024
License holder
Well Senior Living Tarzana LLC, licensed since 2024.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2024, 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 2024, 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 Well Senior Living Tarzana
Is Well Senior Living Tarzana licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Well Senior Living Tarzana licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Well Senior Living Tarzana been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Well Senior Living Tarzana still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does Well Senior Living Tarzana cost?
$5,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,300–$6,450. 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 8 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 Well Senior Living Tarzana 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 Well Senior Living Tarzana LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center is 0.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Well Senior Living Tarzana keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Well Senior Living Tarzana license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “WELL SENIOR LIVING TARZANA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197610569. 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 Well Senior Living Tarzana LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, 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 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 11, 2025, 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
$8,300 a month to start
Listed by the home on its own website · October 27, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$2,500 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
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
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,200On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,300 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,500On 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
$4,800 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,950On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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