Large community · Licensed for 72 · Tujunga
Paradise of North Valley
6720 Saint Estaban St, Tujunga, CA 91042Licensed since 2026
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 72: a large care communityThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 72 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 40 residents
- Bedriddenup to 40 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 72 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 40 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOMS 19-30 IN THE MAIN STRUCTURE AND ALL ROOMS IN THEMEMORY CARE. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 40.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 40 — 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 Paradise of North Valley: 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
$5,350a month to start
Likely $4,150–$6,800
From 17 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a studio and basic help · room, care and fees$5,350likely a month
Starting monthly rate$5,350likely $4,150–$6,800
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 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 $4,150–$6,950
- $5,350
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,050–$10,050
- $7,850
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 homes17 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $6,100
17 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,600–$5,550.
- Sparr Heights Estates Senior LivingMontrose · 3.5 mi · Large community$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Savant of Burbank WestBurbank · 4.4 mi · Large community$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Belmont Village BurbankBurbank · 4.5 mi · Large community$6,100Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Glen Terra Assisted LivingGlendale · 6.1 mi · Large community$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Ivy Park at BurbankBurbank · 6.7 mi · Large community$5,395Listed on its own website · studio apartments · seen October 27, 2026
- Atria GlendaleGlendale · 7.2 mi · Large community$4,595Listed on its own website · seen October 27, 2026
- Fine Gold ManorNorth Hollywood · 7.3 mi · Large community$2,500Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Evergreen RetirementBurbank · 7.4 mi · Large community$2,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Ararat GardensGlendale · 7.9 mi · Large community$4,130Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Glen Park at Glendale - Mariposa StGlendale · 8.0 mi · Large community$5,286Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Glen Park at Glendale - Boynton StGlendale · 8.1 mi · Large community$5,286Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Leisure Vale Assisted LivingGlendale · 8.1 mi · Large community$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Nikkei Senior GardensArleta · 8.2 mi · Large community$5,900Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Glen Park at Valley VillageValley Village · 8.5 mi · Large community$5,286Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- MontecedroAltadena · 9.3 mi · Large community$5,544Listed on its own website · starting rate with entrance fee contract · seen October 27, 2026
- Ivy Park at Studio CityStudio City · 10.0 mi · Large community$4,895Listed on its own website · private studio & companion suites available floor plans · seen October 27, 2026
- Mother Gertrude HomeSan Fernando · 10.0 mi · Large community$2,600Listed 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 17 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 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, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
6720 Saint Estaban St, Tujunga, CA 91042Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- USC Verdugo Hills HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list4.5 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 #197610774 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 not transcribed yet.
20261 state visit · 1 document
Oct 13, 2026Complaint investigation reportReport on file
We haven’t transcribed this report yet. The complete document is on the state’s site.
20252 state visits · 2 documents
Dec 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jose Tan conducted a Pre licensing visit on this date. LPA met with staff Gina Osuna who called the Licensee Representative Evelina Papazyan and explained the reason for the visit. An Application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was received on February 07, 2025, the applicant is "Paradise of North Valley, LLC. The application is for a change of ownership. Fire clearance was received on 08/14/2025 for seventy two (72) non-ambulatory residents, forty (40) of which maybe bedridden. Purpose of today’s visit is to inspect the facility to ensure that the facility is in compliance with the rules and regulations of California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. At 10:00 AM, physical plant was toured inside and out. The facility's smoke alarms are hard wired and tested regularly every month. Fire inspection was last done on 08/14/25. The facility is also equipped with sprinkler system which was last tested on 03/18/25. Fire extinguishers are located all throughout the facility and were last serviced on 03/04/25. Emergency call system was tested and observed to be functional. The facility has three (3) separate buildings on the same property. First property is the main building consisting, of living/activity room, dining room, kitchen and offices. Second building is called the Cottages which consists of six (6) individual units and the third building is the memory care unit (MCU) which has delayed egress installed on all exit doors, MCU consists of dining room, medication room and beauty shop. All indoor and outdoor passageways/exits were free of obstruction. There is no body of water in the facility. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 73°F. The facility is approved for delayed egress and hospice waiver for ten (10) residents. (continued on LIC 809-C) (continued from LIC 809) Kitchen: The kitchen appeared clean and the appliances and fixtures functional during the time of visit. LPA observed a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food and properly stored at the facility. Knives, cleaning agents, and other potentially hazardous items were locked and inaccessible. Bedrooms: The resident bedrooms were properly furnished with one chair, night stand and sufficient lighting for each resident. The bedrooms had appropriate and adequate bedding and linens such as sheets, pillowcases, mattress pads, and blankets. Bathrooms: LPA observed all bathrooms to be clean, properly supplied and equipped with functional fixtures. LPA observed grab bars and non-skid mats in all bathrooms. Residents have sufficient amounts of supplies for personal hygiene. Hot water was measured in random bathroom at the range of 106.9°F to 119.5°F and observed to be within the required range. Common Areas: These includes the living/activity room, dining room and outdoor areas. Facility common areas appeared to be clean and appropriately furnished at the time of this visit, no accessible hazards were observed. Surrounding Grounds (Outdoors): The property has a covered patio area behind the main building with chairs and additional umbrella covered tables. There is also a covered picnic area in the back of the building. The facility's smoke alarms are hard wired and tested regularly every month. Fire drill was last conducted on 11/05/25. Laundry room is located in a separate structure near the garage. Medications were observed to be stored in designated Medication room in the MCU. The Medication room was observed to be locked at the time of visit. There is a complete set of first aid kit in the Medication room. Resident/Staff File Review: LPA reviewed records of five (5) random residents and six (6) staff. Resident and staff records appeared to be complete and updated. Component III was waived with the approval of LPM Agard as the Administrator Judah Cohen has more than three (3) years of RCFE Administrator experience in another facility. This report will be sent to Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when the license has been approved. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 5, 2025
Oct 28, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
COMP II by CAB successfully completed Method: Phone Call at CAB Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by presenting photo ID via phone. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Staff qualifications and responsibilities 3. Applicant and Administrator qualifications 4. Program policy: Abuse, admission agreement, medication management, reporting incidents to CCL, restricted & prohibited conditions 5. Grievances, Complaints, Community resources 6. Physical plant, food service 7. Application document review and technical assistance: Criminal record clearance, Health screening, Fire clearance, First Aid/CPR certificate, Administrator certificate, Financial verification, Pre-licensing inspection, Compliance history, Control of propertythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 28, 2025
License holder
Paradise of North Valley LLC, 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
- 1
- 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 | 1 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 2 |
| Total complaints | 1 | 6 |
“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 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ 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 licensePreviously at this address: Foothill Retirement Care Home (license #197608711).
The state lists license #197608711 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #197608711 are on the state’s record of that license.
The state’s record for license #197608711 The state’s record for license #197610774
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Paradise of North Valley
Is Paradise of North Valley licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Paradise of North Valley licensed for?
72 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Paradise of North Valley 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 Paradise of North Valley still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does Paradise of North Valley cost?
$5,350 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,150–$6,800. 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 17 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 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 133 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,306 to $5,961 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 133 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 Paradise of North Valley 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 Paradise of North Valley LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is 4.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Paradise of North Valley keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 40 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Paradise of North Valley license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “PARADISE OF NORTH VALLEY”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #197610774. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 72 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Paradise of North Valley LLC, 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.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 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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Estimated starting rate
$5,450 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,750On 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
$4,900 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,050On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,450 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,450–$6,700On 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
$4,500 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,500–$5,700On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,450 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,650On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,200 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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