Small home · Licensed for 6 · Northridge
Everett Board and Care
8559 Bothwell Rd, Northridge, CA 91324Licensed since 2025
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 5 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 6 residents
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
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; 6 TOTAL BED CAPACITY (INCLUDING 5 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH ONE MAY BE BEDRIDDEN); BEDROOM #1 APPROVED FOR BEDRIDDEN; WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 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 Everett Board and 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
$4,700a month to start
Likely $3,850–$5,800
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$4,700likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,700likely $3,850–$5,800
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 3 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 $3,850–$6,000
- $4,700
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,550–$9,200
- $7,200
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 $5,500
8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$5,000.
- Lily of the ValleyNorthridge · 0.1 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Senior ResidenceChatsworth · 1.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Topanga Gardens Residential Home CareCanoga Park · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on its own website · shared room, starting rate · seen October 5, 2026
- A Caring Touch Board and CareChatsworth · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 2.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Liebelove CareWoodland Hills · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 2.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Wholesome Life Senior LivingCanoga Park · 2.9 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 8 small homes within 3 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
8559 Bothwell Rd, Northridge, CA 91324Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Northridge Hospital Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.7 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 #197610674 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Jun 13, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Cava conducted an Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA met with the administrator, Salvacion Butler, and explained the reason for the visit. At approximately 9:20am, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the entry area. The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide are dual and interconnected. The facility has five fire extinguishers. There is one in the kitchen, one in the dining room, one by the garage, and two in the hallway. All five fire extinguishers were charged on December 4, 2025. Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. LPA found a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food properly stored. Knives were stored in a locked drawer. No cleaning supplies stored in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies stored in the garage. Bedrooms: There are five (5) bedrooms designated for resident use. Bedrooms #2, #3, #4 and #5 are private. Bedroom #1 is shared. Bedroom #1 also has the bedridden fire clearance. LPA observed resident bedrooms to be properly furnished with appropriate beddings and linens with sufficient lighting and closet space. Bathrooms: The facility has three (3) bathrooms. Two bathrooms are designated for resident use. These bathrooms were observed to have the proper fixtures, grab bars, and non-skid mats. The hot water delivered in the bathrooms measured between 116 and 119 degrees. LPA did not observe any cleaning supplies, aerosol cans or medications in either bathrooms during the day of the visit. The third bathroom is for staff use only. Common Areas: These included the living room which is equipped with sufficient seating of a couch, recliner, two chairs, television, and a table. There is a fireplace that is properly screened and blocked. Fireplace is non-operational and no tools were present. The dining room table is large enough to accommodate six (6). GARAGE: The garage is attached to the home. Entry is through the side of the house. The garage is used as storage for extra food and cleaning supplies. The garage is inaccessible to the residents. Laundry: Laundry area is located next to the kitchen. Detergents and fabric softeners kept locked in the garage. MEDICATIONS: The medication cabinet is located in the living room. Cabinet is kept locked. Medications and medication records were reviewed for appropriate storage and documentation. There is a complete first aid kit and manual stored inside the medication cabinet. OFFICE/STAFF WORKSTATION: Staff workstation, with computer and printer is located by the living room. Resident Files: Resident files kept locked in cabinet by living room. LPA conducted a file review of resident records to insure compliance of licensing forms. Staff Files: Staff files also kept in cabinet by living room. LPA conducted a file review of staff records to insure forms and training are up to date and compliance with licensing forms. SURROUNDING GROUNDS: The driveway, passageways and entrance to the home was clear of obstruction. All entry and exit doors have a functional auditory alert. The backyard of the facility has a patio and backyard furniture to accommodate the six (6) residents. The facility backyard has sufficient space to hold outdoor activities. There is no swimming pool or any other bodies of water. Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, no deficiencies were observed during the visit. Exit Interview Conducted and a Copy of the Report Issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 13, 2026
20252 state visits · 2 documents
Apr 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mariana Agban conducted a Pre-Licensing Inspection with Administrator Salvacion Butler. A Change in Ownership (CHOW) Application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) on July 19, 2024. A fire clearance was approved on January 3, 2025, for five (5) non-ambulatory residents and one (1)bedridden resident, for a total capacity of six. The bedridden fire clearance is for room #1. A dementia plan of operation has been submitted. A hospice waiver has been requested for six (6) residents pending the Manager's approval. The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector are battery-operated and functional. The facility has multiple fire extinguishers with a service date of 09/05/2024. The fire extinguishers are located in the dining room, kitchen, second hallway area, and by the garage. A tour of the physical plant was initiated at approximately 10:10 am and the following was observed: KITCHEN: The facility has a Kitchen area equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven, and sink. Adequate supplies of perishable and nonperishable food and dining ware accommodated a maximum capacity of six (6). BEDROOMS: There are five (5) bedrooms designated for residents' use. Bedrooms #2, #3,#4, and #5 are private rooms for non-ambulatory residents. Bedroom#1 is a shared room bedroom with one (1) bedridden resident as per the fire clearance approval. The applicant furnished the resident bedrooms with beds, nightstands, chairs, dressers, bedding, and linen. The bedrooms have sufficient lighting and closet space. (Continue on 809C) BATHROOMS: The facility has two (2) bathrooms for the residents' use. Both bathrooms were observed to have the proper fixtures, grab bars, and non-skid mats. The hot water delivered in the bathrooms measured 110.3 degrees. No cleaning supplies or hazardous items were present in each bathroom. COMMON AREAS: These included the living room and dining room. The living room was equipped with furniture, a television, tables, and chairs. The dining area has a large dining room table to accommodate six (6). There is a fireplace in the family room. It is screened, and there are no tools. There were no visible immediate hazards. There is a functioning telephone on the premises in the living room. Medications are kept locked in the living room cabinets. There is also an office/workstation area in the living room. LAUNDRY ROOM/GARAGE: The washer is located by the kitchen area, and the dryer is located in the garage. The garage is used as extra storage for non-perishable and emergency food supplies and water. There is another refrigerator in the garage for additional perishable food items. Laundry detergents are kept locked in the garage and inaccessible to residents. Resident Files: LPA conducted a file review of random resident records to ensure compliance with licensing forms. Staff Files: Staff files are also kept in a locked cabinet in the living room. SURROUNDING GROUNDS: The driveway, passageways, and entrance to the home were clear of obstruction. All entry and exit doors have a functional auditory alert when the doors open. The backyard of the facility has a patio and backyard furniture to accommodate the six (6) residents. The facility's backyard has sufficient yard space. In addition to the Pre-Licensing inspection, a Component III power point presentation was also held. Pursuant to Title 22, Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, the facility's physical environment appears to be compliant and ready for licensure. CAB will be advised and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 7, 2025
Mar 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 4 COMP II Participants: Licensee/administrator Salvacion Butler Interview Method: Telephone interview On 3/7/2025, 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, Mar 7, 2025
License holder
Everett Board and Care Inc., licensed since 2025.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, 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 2025, 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.
The earlier licenseFormerly Estar Residential Care (license #197608611), a change of ownership the state recorded on March 7, 2025.
The state’s report of March 7, 2025, filed under license #197610674, records this license’s application as a change of ownership: “Application Type: CHOW”. The state lists license #197608611 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #197608611 are on the state’s record of that license.
The state’s record for license #197608611 The state’s record for license #197610674
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Everett Board and Care
Is Everett Board and Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Everett Board and Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Everett Board and Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Everett Board and Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does Everett Board and Care cost?
$4,700 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,850–$5,800. 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 3 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 Everett Board and 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 Everett Board and Care Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is 1.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Everett Board and 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.
Everett Board and Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “EVERETT BOARD AND CARE INC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197610674. 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 Everett Board and Care Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, 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 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 13, 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
$3,800 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
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,150 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,200–$6,300On 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 $3,900–$5,900On 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
$3,850 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,150–$4,750On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,100 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,050On 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
$4,100 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,050On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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