Small home · Licensed for 6 · Winnetka

Serenity Crest South

20730 Parthenia Street, Winnetka, CA 91306Licensed since 2026

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,200 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400 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 3 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. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS OF WHICH THREE (3) CAN BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOMS #1 AND #3. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR SIX (6) RESIDENTS.

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE · 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 Serenity Crest South: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,200a month to start

Likely $4,250–$6,400

From 13 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$5,200likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$5,200likely $4,250–$6,400
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 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 $4,250–$6,550: $5,200
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,750: $7,700

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 homes13 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $10,000

13 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$5,500.

Topanga Gardens Residential Home CareCanoga Park · 1.0 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on its own website · shared room, starting rate · seen October 5, 2026
Lily of the ValleyNorthridge · 1.4 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Agape Senior ResidenceChatsworth · 1.8 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Wholesome Life Senior LivingCanoga Park · 1.9 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
A Caring Touch Board and CareChatsworth · 2.2 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Liebelove CareWoodland Hills · 3.0 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Elite Retirement ResidenceWest Hills · 3.4 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Blue Skies RanchTarzana · 3.6 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
4th Generation Senior LivingWest Hills · 4.0 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · memory care shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 4.0 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 4.2 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Elegance Care ResortTarzana · 4.3 mi · Small home
$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
My Home of AgingWoodland Hills · 4.7 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed 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 13 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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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.

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Where it is

20730 Parthenia Street, Winnetka, CA 91306Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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UCLA West Valley Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3 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 #197611092 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents

Sep 2, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma conducted an announced Pre-licensing visit at 11:00a.m. and met with administrator, Siranush Chilingaryan. LPA conducted an entrance interview with the Administrator. This is a single-story property. LPA observed a covered shaded area for residents and guests. There is no swimming pool or body of water. Fire Clearance is approved for six (6) non-ambulatory of which three (3) may be bedridden in rooms #1 and #3. The facility was inspected for Fire Safety, Personal Accommodations and Services, Medication Procedures and Food Service. The common areas were appropriately furnished and had adequate furniture. The LPA observed entertainment equipment and games for activities. Facility has four (4) bedrooms and three (3). Two (2) bedrooms are private and the others are semiprivate. All residents’ bedrooms were adequately furnished. The linens were stored in each bedroom closet. Resident bathrooms have properly installed grab bars and shower have non-skid mats. LPA inspected the kitchen and observed stove and refrigerator to be clean and working. Knives and sharps are locked in a kitchen cabinet drawer. The facility has adequate water, perishable and nonperishable food supplies. (CONT. LIC809-C) Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested. Fire doors and alarms function properly. There is a fully charged fire extinguisher located in the kitchen area last inspected May 18, 2026. LPA Duguma observed a washer and dryer near the kitchen and dining area. All chemicals, additional personal hygiene items were stored in a locked cabinet located near the dining area. Hot water temperature measured at 113.7ºF during the visit. The first-aid kit is complete. The medications and records will be stored in a file cabinet located in the hallway. At the time of this visit the physical plant is meeting Title 22 requirements and Component III was completed with LPA. No health and safety hazard were noted during this visit. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 2, 2026

Aug 10, 2026Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

COMPONENT II interview has been conducted and identification of the Applicants and Administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, Applicants 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 Applicants and Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility Operation: License Type, Client/Resident Populations, and Program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing Requirements & Training 4. Personal Rights 5. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 6. General Provisions 7. Emergency Preparedness 8. Complaints & Reporting 9. Pre-licensing Facility Grounds Inspection and Operational Readiness Congratulations, you have successfully completed the COMPONENT II Interview.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 10, 2026

License holder

Serenity Crest South, 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

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.

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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 Serenity Crest South

Is Serenity Crest South licensed?

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

How many residents is Serenity Crest South licensed for?

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

Has Serenity Crest South 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 Serenity Crest South still open?

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

What does Serenity Crest South cost?

$5,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,250–$6,400. 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 Serenity Crest South 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 Serenity Crest South, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

UCLA West Valley Medical Center is 3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Serenity Crest South 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.