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Aurora Home for Seniors

Small home·Licensed for 6·Granada Hills, California

Licensed since 2018Licence #197609606
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$3,000 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit5 of 6 beds occupiedDecember 29, 2021 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitDecember 23, 2025CDSS inspection record

Aurora Home for Seniors is a small care home in Granada Hills — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2018. Dementia care is not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

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

Quick answers about Aurora Home for Seniors

Is Aurora Home for Seniors licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is Aurora Home for Seniors licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Aurora Home for Seniors been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Aurora Home for Seniors still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Aurora Home for Seniors cost?

$3,000 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 227 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,350 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 227 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 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 Aurora Home for Seniors take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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 Aurora Home for Seniors, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is 1.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Aurora Home for Seniors keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Aurora Home for Seniors license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “AURORA HOME FOR SENIORS”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #197609606. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Aurora Home for Seniors, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is December 23, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Type 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

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 5 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 5 residents
  • BedriddenApproved by the state

State licensing record · September 13, 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 5 NON-AMBULATORY AND 1 BEDRIDDEN; HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 5 RESIDENTS

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

4 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$3,000a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$3,000a month

Likely $3,000–$3,600

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$3,000this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living, seen September 9, 2026.

  • 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 (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,000–$3,600
$3,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,000–$7,100
$5,000
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • 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 September 23, 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.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 community 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.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living, seen September 9, 2026.

9 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,350–$6,450.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 16346 Shamhart Drive, Granada Hills, CA 91344Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2021, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2018. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated December 23, 2025.

On file since
2021
State visits
5
Most recent visit
December 23, 2025
Occupied · December 29, 2021 visit
5 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated December 29, 2021. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2018.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2025220202411020221102021220

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

20252 state visits · 2 documents
Dec 23, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Cava conducted an Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA met with the administrator, Ani Mkrtchyan, and staff, Salkin Toktogozjoeva. Both were advised of the visit. At approximately 12:45pm, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the entry area. The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are dual and interconnected. The fire extinguisher is located by the kitchen. It was purchased on March 25, 2025. Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. LPA found a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food properly stored. Knives are stored and locked in a drawer. Cleaning supplies are locked in a cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. Bedrooms: There are four (4) bedrooms designated for residents' use. Two (2) bedrooms are private and two (2) bedrooms are shared. LPA observed all four rooms properly furnished with appropriate beddings and linens with sufficient lighting. Extra supplies of linens and towels stored in the hallway. Bathrooms: There are two (2) bathrooms of which one (1) is designated for residents' use. The other bathroom is designated for staff. The bathroom designated for residents is properly supplied and had functional fixtures. Hot water temperature is measured at 114 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA did not observe any cleaning supplies accessible to the residents during the day's inspection. Common Areas: These included the living room and dining area. The living room is furnished with sufficient seating of a couch and chair, coffee table, television and entertainment center. The fireplace is non-functional. It has a chained screen. No fireplace tools present. The dining room table is large enough to seat up to six (6) residents. The common areas were properly furnished. The auditory alarms on all exit doors were on and functional at the time of the visit. The floors were clean and furniture were in good repair. Surrounding Grounds: Passageways at the front, back and side of the home were free of obstruction. There was furniture appropriate for outdoor use. There is a swimming pool, which was fenced all around. The fence is approximately five foot high with a locked gate making it inaccessible for residents to enter. Staff Work Station/Break Room: Staff Work Station/Break Room is located near the front entrance. Garage: The garage is attached to the home and was observed to be locked during visit. The garage is used as a laundry area and storage for emergency water and supplies. Laundry: Laundry area is located in the garage. Resident Files: LPA conducted a file review of resident records to insure compliance of licensing forms. Staff Files: LPA also conducted a file review of staff records to insure forms and training are up to date and compliance with licensing forms. Medications: The medication closet is located near the front entrance. Medication and Medication Records were reviewed for proper storage and documentation. Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, there were no deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit Interview Conducted and a copy of the Report Issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 23, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Cava conducted an Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA met with staff, Salkin Toktogozjoeva, and advised her of the visit. The administrator, Ani Mkrtchyan, was notified over the telephone. With the assistance of staff, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the entry area. The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are dual and interconnected. The fire extinguisher is located by the kitchen. It was purchased on 04/11/24. Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. LPA found a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food at the facility; properly stored. Knives were stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Bedrooms: There were four (4) bedrooms designated for residents' use. Two (2) bedrooms are private and two (2) bedrooms are shared. LPA observed all four rooms properly furnished with appropriate beddings and linens with sufficient lighting. LPA observed extra supplies of linens and towels stored in the hallway. Bathrooms: There are two (2) bathrooms of which one (1) is designated for residents' use. The other bathroom is designated for staff. The bathroom designated for residents were properly supplied and had functional fixtures. Hot water temperature was measured at 111 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA did not observe any cleaning supplies accessible to the residents during the day's inspection. Common Areas: These included the living room and dining area. The living room has a large couch, chair, coffee table, entertainment center and television. The fireplace in non-functional. It has a chained screen. The dining room table is large enough to seat up to six residents. The common areas were properly furnished. The auditory alarms on all exit doors were on and functional at the time of the visit. The floors were clean and furniture were in good repair. Entrance/exits were clear of obstruction. Surrounding Grounds: Passageways at the front, back and side of the home were free of obstruction. There was furniture appropriate for outdoor use. The outdoor area was free of hazards. There is a swimming pool, which was fenced all around. The fence is approximately five foot high with a locked gate making it inaccessible for residents to enter. Staff Work Station/Break Room: Staff Work Station/Break Room is located near the front entrance. Garage: The garage is attached to the home and was observed to be locked during visit. The garage is used as a laundry area and storage for emergency water and supplies. Laundry: Laundry area is located in the garage. Resident Files: LPA conducted a file review of resident records to insure compliance of licensing forms. Staff Files: LPA also conducted a file review of staff records to insure forms and training are up to date and compliance with licensing forms. Medications: The medication closet is located near the front entrance. Medication and Medication Records were reviewed for proper storage and documentation. Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, there were no deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit Interview Conducted and a copy of the Report Issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 12, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Feb 17, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Cava conducted an Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA met with the administrator, Ani Mkrtchyan and explained the reason for the visit. At approximately 1:00pm, with the assistance of the administrator, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the entry area. The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are dual and interconnected. There was an extra carbon monoxide detector installed in the hallway by resident rooms. There are two fire extinguishers. One by the kitchen, and one by the kitchen. Purchase date is 03/15/23. Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. LPA found a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food at the facility; properly stored. Knives were stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Bedrooms: There were four (4) bedrooms designated for residents' use. Two (2) bedrooms are private and two (2) bedrooms are shared. LPA observed all four rooms properly furnished with appropriate beddings and linens with sufficient lighting. LPA observed extra supplies of linens and towels stored in the hallway. Bathrooms: There are two (2) bathrooms of which one (1) is designated for residents' use. The other bathroom is designated for staff. The bathroom designated for residents were properly supplied and had functional fixtures. Hot water temperature was measured at 107 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA did not observe any cleaning supplies accessible to the residents during the day's inspection. Common Areas: These included the living room and dining area. The common areas were properly furnished. The auditory alarms on all exit doors were on and functional at the time of the visit. The floors were clean. Entrance/exits were clear of obstruction. The fireplace has a screen. Fireplace key and tools not accessible. Surrounding Grounds: Passageways at the front, back and side of the home were free of obstruction. There was furniture appropriate for outdoor use. The outdoor area was free of hazards. There is a swimming pool. LPA observed a fence, approximately five foot high all around, with a locked gate making it inaccessible for residents to enter. Staff Station: There is a staff station located near the front entrance. The garage: The garage is attached to the home and was observed to be locked during visit. The garage was currently being used as a laundry area and emergency water and other supplies storage. Resident Files: LPA conducted a file review of resident records to insure compliance of licensing forms. Staff Files: LPA also conducted a file review of staff records to insure forms and training are up to date and compliance with licensing forms. Medications: The locked medication cabinet is located at the front of the home near the garage. Medication and Medication Records were review for proper documentation. Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, there were no deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit Interview Conducted and a copy of the Report Issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 17, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe 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 and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

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The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.

Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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