Small home · Licensed for 6 · Northridge
La Senior Home
8359 Melvin Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324Licensed since 2026
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 5 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 ONE (1) AMBULATORY IN ROOM 6 AND FIVE (5) NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH ONE MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 1. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR FIVE (5).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
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
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for La Senior Home: 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
$4,800a month to start
Likely $3,900–$5,900
From 9 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$4,800likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,800likely $3,900–$5,900
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 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 $3,900–$6,100
- $4,800
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,600–$9,300
- $7,300
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 homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $5,500
9 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$5,000.
- Lily of the ValleyNorthridge · 0.3 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Senior ResidenceChatsworth · 1.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Liebelove CareWoodland Hills · 2.4 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Topanga Gardens Residential Home CareCanoga Park · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on its own website · shared room, starting rate · seen October 5, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 2.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Caring Touch Board and CareChatsworth · 2.6 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 2.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Skies RanchTarzana · 2.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · 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 9 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
8359 Melvin Avenue, 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 list1.6 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 #197611069 · See the state’s own record
The full record — 1 document
20261 state visit · 1 document
May 14, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Cava conducted a Pre-Licensing Inspection with the applicant representative and administrators Tigran and Naira Gevorgyan. This is a Change in Location (CHOL) application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The application was received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) on April 6, 2026. A fire clearance was approved on May 12, 2026 for five (5) non-ambulatory residents and one (1) bedridden resident, for a total capacity of six. The applicant is also requesting a hospice waiver to retain six (6) residents. The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector are dual and hard wired. The facility has two new fire extinguishers that was purchased on September 7, 2022. One fire extinguisher is located in dining room/kitchen area, and the other at the hallway. Prior to the Pre-Licensing inspection, a Component III power point presentation was held between 12:00pm to 1:00pm. A tour of the physical plant was initiated at approximately 1:00pm and the following was observed: KITCHEN: The kitchen area is equipped with two refrigerators, stove/oven, microwave and sink. There are no residents at this facility at this time, but applicants will supply the home with both perishable and non-perishable foods once residents move in. Knives will be locked in a kitchen drawer. BEDROOMS: There are six (6) bedrooms designated for client use. All rooms are for private, with bedroom #1 having a bedridden fire clearance (per STD 850). The applicant furnished the resident bedrooms with beds, night stand, chairs, dresser, bedding and linen. The bedrooms have sufficient lighting and closet space. BATHROOMS: The facility has three (3) bathrooms. Two bathrooms are designated for resident use, and one for staff. Bathrooms designated for the resident use were observed to have proper fixtures, grab bars, and non-skid mats. The hot water delivered in the bathrooms measured between 105 to 107 degrees. COMMON AREAS: These included the living room and dining room area. Living room is furnished with two couches, table and television. The dining room table is large enough to accommodate six (6). Floors were clean and in good repair. There were no visible immediate hazards. LAUNDRY ROOM: The laundry room is located by the kitchen. MEDICATIONS: Medications will be kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. OFFICE/STAFF WORKSTATION: Staff workstation, where resident and staff records will be maintained, is located opposite the dining room. GARAGE: The garage is attached to the home. Garage will be used as storage space for cleaning supplies, detergents and equipment. SURROUNDING GROUNDS: The driveway, passageways and entrance to the home was 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 where backyard furniture will be placed to accommodate the residents. There is a swimming pool that is fenced all around with a gate that will be kept locked at all times. The fence surrounding the swimming pool is approximately 5 feet high all around its parameters. In addition to the fence, the pool is covered with a thick material to prevent resident use. Pursuant to Title 22, Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, the facility's physical environment is compliant and ready for licensure. CAB will be advised and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 14, 2026
License holder
La Senior Home Inc., licensed since 2026.
Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- La Senior Home · North Hollywood
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.
The earlier licenseBefore this license, the same holder held license #195850350 at 7825 Simpson Avenue, North Hollywood.
The state lists license #195850350 as “Closed, Change of Location” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #195850350 are on the state’s record of that license.
The state’s record for license #195850350 The state’s record for license #197611069
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about La Senior Home
Is La Senior Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is La Senior Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has La Senior Home 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 La Senior Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does La Senior Home cost?
$4,800 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,900–$5,900. 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 9 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 La Senior Home 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 La Senior Home Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is 1.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can La Senior Home 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.
La Senior Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “LA SENIOR HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #197611069. 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 La Senior Home Inc., 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 May 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
$5,150 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
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
$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
$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
$4,700 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,850–$5,800On 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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