Small home · Licensed for 6 · Northridge
True Care Senior Living North
18530 Malden Street, Northridge, CA 91324Licensed since 2026
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 6 residents
- Hospiceup to 6 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 six (6) non-ambulatory, of which one may be bedridden in bedroom #1. Waiver/Granted for hospice care for six (6).
935 - ELDERLY
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
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for True Care Senior Living North: 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
$5,150a month to start
Likely $4,200–$6,350
From 19 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$5,150likely 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$5,150likely $4,200–$6,350
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 19 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 $4,200–$6,500
- $5,150
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,950–$9,700
- $7,650
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 homes19 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $10,000
19 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$6,100.
- Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 1.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Lily of the ValleyNorthridge · 1.4 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 1.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Senior ResidenceChatsworth · 2.1 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Alaga HomesNorthridge · 2.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Liebelove CareWoodland Hills · 3.0 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Caring Touch Board and CareChatsworth · 3.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity of Granada HillsGranada Hills · 3.3 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Skies RanchTarzana · 3.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 3.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Elegance Care ResortTarzana · 3.5 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Topanga Gardens Residential Home CareCanoga Park · 3.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on its own website · shared room, starting rate · seen October 5, 2026
- Wholesome Life Senior LivingCanoga Park · 4.2 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of SunshineNorth Hills · 4.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Balboa Senior LivingGranada Hills · 4.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of SF ValleyVan Nuys · 4.4 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
- Alalik Care HomeGranada Hills · 4.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- California State Health GroupNorth Hills · 4.7 mi · Small home$3,000Listed 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 19 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
18530 Malden Street, 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 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 #197611065 · See the state’s own record
The full record — 1 document
20261 state visit · 1 document
Sep 14, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mariana Agban conducted a Pre-Licensing Inspection with applicant Edgar Ghazaryan. An application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) on April 13,2026. A fire clearance was approved on July 21, 2026 for five (5) non-ambulatory, and one(1) Bedridden resident for a total capacity of six. A hospice waiver has been requested and it's pending the Manager's approval. The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector are battery-operated and functional. The facility has a fire extinguisher with a service date of 05/18/2026. The fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen area. A tour of the physical plant was initiated at approximately 12:08 pm 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 three (3) bedrooms designated for residents' use. All three bedrooms are shared rooms. Bedroom #1 can be used for one (1) bedridden resident as per fire clearance. The applicant furnished the resident bedrooms with beds, night stands, chairs, dressers, bedding, and linen. The bedrooms have sufficient lighting and closet space. LPA observed that the facility has wearable lanyard emergency/ caregiver call button for each resident. BATHROOM: The facility has two (2) bathrooms for the residents' use. Bathrooms were observed to have the proper fixture, grab bars, and non-skid mat. The hot water delivered in the bathroom measured 107.0 and 108.01 F. (Continue on 809C) COMMON AREAS: These included the living room and dining room. The living room was equipped with furniture, sofa, a television, table. The dining area has a dining room table to accommodate six (6). There is a functioning telephone on the premises in the living room. Medications and Staff and residents' records will be kept locked in the dining cabinets. The living room has a fireplace. It is non-operational, and there are no tools. There were no visible immediate hazards. LAUNDRY ROOM: The laundry room will be shared with True Care Senior Living South. Applicant confirmed that laundry services will be provided to each resident. Applicant also stated that a written plan will be added to the plan of operation regarding the use of the laundry room. Applicant stated that odd and even days will be divided between the facilities for laundry. Toxins and laundry detergents will kept locked in the laundry cabinets. 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 is shared and has a patio and backyard furniture to accommodate the six (6) residents. The facility's backyard has sufficient yard space. LPA observed a gazebo and a shed in the backyard. The shed is used for extra storage for non-perishable and emergency food supplies and water. LPA also observed outdoor build in grill. Temperature: The home maintained a comfortable temperature of 77 F. 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. COMMON AREAS: These included the living room and dining room. The living room was equipped with furniture, sofa, a television, table. The dining area has a dining room table to accommodate six (6). There is a functioning telephone on the premises in the living room. Medications and Staff and residents' records will be kept locked in the dining cabinets. LAUNDRY ROOM: The laundry room will be shared with True Care Senior Living South. Applicant confirmed that laundry services will be provided to each resident. Applicant also stated that a written plan will be added to the plan of operation regarding the use of the laundry room. Applicant stated that odd and even days will be divided between the facilities for laundry. Toxins and laundry detergents will kept locked in the laundry cabinets. . 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 is shared and has a patio and backyard furniture to accommodate the six (6) residents. The facility's backyard has sufficient yard space. LPA observed a gazebo and a shed in the backyard. The shed is used for extra storage for non-perishable and emergency food supplies and water. LPA also observed outdoor build in grill. Temperature: The home maintained a comfortable temperature of 77 F. 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, Sep 14, 2026
License holder
True Care Senior Living North, licensed since 2026.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 1
- 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
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 True Care Senior Living North
Is True Care Senior Living North licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is True Care Senior Living North licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has True Care Senior Living North been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 1 state visit over the same years.
Is True Care Senior Living North still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does True Care Senior Living North cost?
$5,150 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,200–$6,350. 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 19 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 True Care Senior Living North 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 True Care Senior Living North, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Northridge Hospital 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 True Care Senior Living North 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.
True Care Senior Living North license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “TRUE CARE SENIOR LIVING NORTH”, per the CDSS roster as of October 1, 2026.
- License #197611065. 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 True Care Senior Living North, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 1 state inspection visit 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 1 state visit in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is September 14, 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
$5,250 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450On 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
$5,150 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,200–$6,350On 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
$5,200 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400On 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 $3,700–$5,550On the state record
- Wheelchair: 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
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,850 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,000On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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