Small home · Licensed for 6 · Encino

Encino Senior Gardens

4930 Noeline Ave., Encino, CA 91436Licensed since 2026

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,250 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 6 residents
Dementia
Hospiceup to 6 residents
Bedriddenup to 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. APPROVED FOR SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH ONE(1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #1. WAIVER GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX(6).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

Assisted living
Reported on encinoseniorgardens.com · source dated May 20, 2026.
Assistance with transfers
Reported on encinoseniorgardens.com · source dated May 20, 2026.
Works with residents’ own health care providers
Reported on encinoseniorgardens.com · source dated May 20, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on encinoseniorgardens.com · source dated May 20, 2026.
Works with hospice
Reported on encinoseniorgardens.com · source dated May 20, 2026.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on encinoseniorgardens.com · source dated May 20, 2026.

As needs change

Someone awake overnight
Awake staff overnight — reported yes
encinoseniorgardens.com · May 20, 2026
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 Encino Senior Gardens: two-person transfers or a lift and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,250a 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$5,250likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$5,250likely $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: $5,250
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,050–$9,800: $7,750

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.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

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 $3,500–$8,850.

Grant Serenity Homes of SF ValleyVan Nuys · 2.9 mi · Small home
$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Mom and Dads RetreatVan Nuys · 3.3 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Elegance Care ResortTarzana · 3.5 mi · Small home
$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 3.9 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Blue Skies RanchTarzana · 4.2 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 4.4 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Liebelove CareWoodland Hills · 4.7 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Breath of SunshineNorth Hills · 5.0 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 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.

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Daily life

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

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Rooms & the spaces they will use (1)Building type

Building typePurpose built community
Reported on encinoseniorgardens.com · source dated May 20, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (1)Staff monitor nutrition and hydration

Staff monitor nutrition and hydration
Reported on encinoseniorgardens.com · source dated May 20, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (1)Contact form

Contact form
Reported on encinoseniorgardens.com · source dated May 20, 2026.
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About the home (1)Brand or trade name

Brand or trade nameEncino Senior Gardens
Reported on encinoseniorgardens.com · source dated May 20, 2026.

Where it is

4930 Noeline Ave., Encino, CA 91436Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Encino Hospital Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.2 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).

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The 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 #197610820 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents

Jun 4, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

At 9:30 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tihesha Smith conducted an announced subsequent pre-licensing visit for corrections. LPA Smith met with Granie Pangilinan and Pamela Berbardo. The purpose of today’s visit is to follow up on items identified during initial Prelicensing visit and to ensure that the facility is following rules and regulations of California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. The following was observed during this visit: The attic area extends across approximately the full length of the two bedrooms located directly below. It has three windows, includes a fully functioning three-quarter bathroom and a/c unit Adjacent to the bathroom is a storage closet secured with a keypad-locked door, along with open storage space outside the closet and an enclosed HVAC area toward the back of the attic. At 10:30 am, LPA Smith contacted Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Naira Margaryan to obtain consultation on the matter. Additional inspection conducted by video conference with LPMs Naira Margaryan and Nichelle Gillyard. Because the attic presents a potential safety hazard for staff accessing the space, the Licensee agreed to permanently secure the attic, cease using it for storage, revise the facility sketch accordingly, and submit the updated sketch to LPA Smith. LPA Smith further observed that the missing hallway smoke detector has been replaced. At this time the facility is following title 22 rules and regulations. Copy of this report will be forwarded to the CAB specialist. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 4, 2026

May 21, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tihesha Smith conducted a Component III and Pre-Licensing Inspection for a Change in Ownership with the following representatives: Granie Pangilinan and Pamela Berbardo identity were verified by CA photo ID. The Change in Ownership (CHOW) application to operate the facility received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) on May 09, 2025. The purpose of today’s visit is to inspect the facility to ensure that the facility is following the rules and regulations of California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. The facility consists of six (6) bedrooms, four (4) bathrooms for residents, and one (1) bedroom and bathroom for staff. Today's site visit consisted of LPA Smith touring the physical plant inside and outside and the following was observed: The common areas (kitchen, living room, and dining areas were appropriately furnished, and lighting was adequate. The facility has some perishable and non-perishable food supply with emergency water stored in the kitchen. Appliances in the kitchen appeared to be functional and clean. The living room has a television and comfortable furniture. Games are located on console, and the first aid kit is stored in living room cabinet. The sharps are stored and locked in kitchen cabinets. The medications are locked in kitchen top cabinet near window and toxins are locked in cabinet near laundry appliances. Laundry area is located at back of kitchen. The laundry appliances are clean and functional. There are four (4) fire extinguishers: one (1) attached to kitchen wall, one (1) attached to hallway wall, two (2) small ones in living room all were observed to be fully charged. Additional new fire extinguisher in container. Dual Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were observed all over the facility, tested, and observed to be operational at time of visit. LPA observed the required facility postings. (cont from 809) All residents’ bedrooms contained required furniture: nightstand, lamp, dresser, and chair. Bathrooms have trash cans, nonslip mats and grab bars. Bathroom water temperature at: 118 degrees Fahrenheit. Extra linens are stored in hall closet. Staff and residents’ files stored in cabinet in dining room. Backyard has sufficient seating and observed to be functional. Retractable awning available for shade. No garage The facility has an attic. The entrance to the attic is located in the hallway between resident rooms 5 and 6, and the door was locked at the time of observation. LPA Smith observed the upper level from outside the facility and noted that the attic has one window at the front of the house and another on the side, both equipped with blinds or shades. Component III presentation conducted at 10:20 a.m. and upon completion the administrators acknowledged understanding. The following items require correction/inspection: Replace missing smoke detector in hallway Licensee will email LPA Smith when locked attic area is ready to be inspected Copy of this report will be forwarded to the CAB specialist. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 21, 2026

License holder

Bright Retirement Living Inc., licensed since 2026.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 2
Total complaints: 0
Substantiated allegations: 0
Type A citations: 0
Type B citations: 0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2026, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size

	This home	Typical
Type A citations	0	0
Type B citations	0	0
Substantiated allegations	0	0
Total complaints	0	0

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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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: Encino Gardens (license #197609749).

The state lists license #197609749 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 27, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #197609749 are on the state’s record of that license.

The state’s record for license #197609749 The state’s record for license #197610820

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Encino Senior Gardens

Is Encino Senior Gardens licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Encino Senior Gardens licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Encino Senior Gardens been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.

Is Encino Senior Gardens still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does Encino Senior Gardens cost?

$5,250 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?”

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 Encino Senior Gardens 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 Bright Retirement Living Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Encino Hospital Medical Center is 0.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Encino Senior Gardens 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.