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- Care approvals on fileNone on fileWheelchair, dementia, hospice, bedridden — ask the home
- Estimated starting rate$4,850 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,000
- Home sizeLicensed for 4Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 12, 2026CDSS inspection record
Awesome Senior Living is a small care home in Van Nuys — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 4 residents. Hospice, dementia, wheelchair and bedridden approvals are 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 Awesome Senior Living
Is Awesome Senior Living licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Awesome Senior Living licensed for?
4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Awesome Senior Living been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is Awesome Senior Living still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Awesome Senior Living cost?
$4,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,000–$6,000. 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 18 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 228 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,300 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 228 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 Awesome Senior Living 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 Awesome Senior Living Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Northridge Hospital 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 Awesome Senior Living keep a resident on hospice?
Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”
Awesome Senior Living license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “AWESOME SENIOR LIVING INC”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #195850587. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Awesome Senior Living Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
- 3 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 12, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careNot on file · ask the home
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
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 4 AMBULATORY ONLY.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
5 questions to ask the home — nothing on file yet
- 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?”
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver not on file
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
- 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
Covelight estimate
$4,850a month to start
Likely $4,000–$6,000
From 18 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,850a month
Likely $4,000–$6,150
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 · how this estimate works
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,850likely $4,000–$6,000
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 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 (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 $4,000–$6,150
- $4,850
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,650–$9,250
- $6,850
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.
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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 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.
18 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$5,950.
- 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.
Show the 18 nearby homes behind this estimate
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- A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 0.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 2.0 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Alaga HomesNorthridge · 2.2 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Mom and Dads RetreatVan Nuys · 2.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of Sf ValleyVan Nuys · 2.5 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of SunshineNorth Hills · 2.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- California State Health GroupNorth Hills · 3.1 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Lily of the ValleyNorthridge · 3.4 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Senior ResidenceChatsworth · 3.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Elegance Care ResortTarzana · 3.9 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Alalik Care HomeGranada Hills · 3.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Liebelove CareWoodland Hills · 4.1 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Skies RanchTarzana · 4.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine HarmonyArleta · 4.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Balboa Senior LivingGranada Hills · 4.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Aurora Home for SeniorsGranada Hills · 4.9 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- A Caring Touch Board and CareChatsworth · 4.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 8121 Paso Robles, Van Nuys, CA 91406Address 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 2025, the state has filed 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated September 23, 2025.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- August 12, 2026
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.
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
Sep 23, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Urena conducted a follow up Pre-licensing visit and met with the applicant Satenik Alajanyan. This is a new facility application for a Residential Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) for four (4) ambulatory residents. Fire Clearance was approved on 06/27/2025. The LPA, and the applicant toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and that the facility will be following Title 22 Regulations. Pre-Licensing is complete with deficiencies resolved. This report will be sent to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved. You are not allowed to begin operating until you have been notified that your license has been approved by the CAB Analyst. Failure to comply could affect approval of your license. Exit interview was conducted and reviewed with the applicant. A copy of the report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 23, 2025
Sep 11, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Urena conducted a Pre-licensing visit and met with the applicant Satenik Alajanyan. This is a new facility application for a Residential Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) for four (4) ambulatory residents. Fire Clearance was approved on 06/27/2025. At 10:05 a.m., the LPA, and the applicant toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and that the facility will be following Title 22 Regulations. COMMON AREAS: The living room area is equipped with a television; there is a dedicated area for the posting of required documents at the entrance of the facility; some postings were missing, see ADMINISTRATION section below. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were tested and functional at the time of the visit. Medications will be stored in a locked top kitchen cabinet. The residents’ and staff files will be stored and locked in a file cabinet by the living room area. The living room furniture will be re-arranged for better use of the dining room table. Currently sofas are too close to the dining room table, reducing the practical space of the dining table and the dining room chairs. LAUNDRY: There is a laundry area, however, it is not equipped with a washer and dryer. Once washer and dryer are installed, the folding doors will also be adapted with a lock. The Detergents and cleaning supplies will be stored in a locked cabinet under the sink. Continues on LIC 809C...pg2. KITCHEN: Kitchen knives are stored locked and inaccessible in a locked kitchen drawer. A seven-day (7) supply of non-perishable food was available. The applicant will put the 7-day supply of canned goods and water together in one area, as they are currently found in two different areas within the kitchen cabinets. The supply of dishes is adequate. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and all appeared functional. The applicant will purchase two thermometers for the refrigerator; one for the refrigerator bottom and one for the top (freezer) to ensure the food is kept at a safe temperature. Kitchen cleaning supplies will be stored and locked under the kitchen sink. Hot water temperature was recorded at 118.9 degrees Fahrenheit. One trashcan with a tight-fitting lid needs to be purchased for the kitchen. There were no pesticides or toxins stored near food, or preparation area. The first aid supplies were complete, including a thermometer and a current version of a first aid manual. A fire extinguisher is located near the hallway leading to the bedrooms, it had a handwritten tag with date of purchase of 04/01/2025. The Applicant will provide proof of purchase and attach receipt to the fire extinguisher. BEDROOMS: All bedrooms were cleared for ambulatory residents only. There are two (2) bedrooms for residents in care. Bedrooms # 2 and #1 will be used as shared rooms. Bedroom #2 lacks the following items and requires the following adaptations: Lacks two (2) chairs, one(1) night stand, one (1)lamp. The closet’s clothes bar on both sides needs to be lowered to be within the residents’ reach. The low closet’s bar on the left side needs to be removed. Add baskets in the closet divider. Bedroom # 1 lacks the following items, and requires the following adaptations: Lacks two (2) chairs, one(1) night stand, one (1)lamp, add partition to closet to separate clothes, clothes bar needs to be lowered to be within the residents’ reach, remove lower bar. SUPPLIES: All bedrooms require additional linens (sheets, pillowcases, blankets, bedspreads). Nightlight is present in the hallway. BATHROOMS: There are two (2) full bathrooms, with a shower area. Bathrooms are equipped with toilets and shower grab bars, and non-skid mats. There are sufficient supplies of towels, paper goods and personal hygiene supplies. The hot water was recorded at 118.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Both bathrooms need tight fitting lid trashcans. ADMINISTRATION: The following postings were missing- Facility Theft and Loss, Licensing Complaint Poster, and the Resident Council Rights. Continues on LIC 809C...pg3. ACTIVITIES: There were no activities supplies, reading materials (daily newspaper, current magazines, or variety of reading materials) or equipment were available at the time of the visit. SURROUNDING GROUNDS/OUTDOOR AREA: The exterior passageways were clean. The patio is furnished with outdoor furniture for residents’ use; however, the patio shade was missing. The building has a central entrance for residents and visitors. The right passageway is cleared and has a self-latching gate. The self-latching mechanism is located inside the gate. The applicant will remove the following items from the outdoor area: Wheelchair, dolly, glass, walker. Pre-Licensing is incomplete with deficiencies to be resolved by 09/22/2025. Follow up Pre-licensure LIC809 will be generated upon resolution. There is a laundry area, however, it is not equipped with a washer and dryer. The applicant will purchase two thermometers for the refrigerator; one for the refrigerator bottom and one for the top (freezer) to ensure the food is kept at a safe temperature. One trashcan with a tight-fitting lid needs to be purchased for the kitchen. The Applicant will provide proof of purchase and attach receipt to the fire extinguisher. Bedroom #1 lacks the following items and requires the following adaptations: Lacks two (2) chairs, one(1) night stand, one (1)lamp. The closet’s clothes bar on both sides needs to be lowered to be within the residents’ reach. The low closet’s bar on the left side needs to be removed. Add baskets in the closet divider. Bedroom # 2 lacks the following items, and requires the following adaptations: Lacks two (2) chairs, one(1) night stand, one (1)lamp, add partition to closet to separate clothes, clothes bar needs to be lowered to be within the residents’ reach, remove lower bar. All bedrooms require additional linens (sheets, pillowcases, blankets, bedspreads). Bathrooms need tight fitting lid trash cans. The following postings were missing- Facility Theft and Loss, Licensing Complaint Poster, and Resident Council Rights. Remove the following items from the outdoor area: Wheelchair, dolly, glass, walker. Add patio shade to patio sitting area. The applicant completed Component III orientation. This report will be sent to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved. You are not allowed to begin operating until you have been notified that your license has been approved by the CAB Analyst. Failure to comply could affect approval of your license. Exit interview was conducted and reviewed with the applicant. A copy of the report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 11, 2025
Aug 4, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Application Type: Change of Ownership Capacity: 4 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: SATENIK ALAJANYAN Interview Method: Telephone interview On August 04, 2025, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of the California Code Title 22 Regulations. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restricted/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 4, 2025
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
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.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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