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Bassett Residential Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·Van Nuys, California

Licensed since 2020Licence #197609923
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,850 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,950–$6,000
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedJune 16, 2023 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJuly 22, 2026CDSS inspection record

Bassett Residential Care 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 6 residents since 2020.

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 Bassett Residential Care

Is Bassett Residential Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Bassett Residential Care licensed for?

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

Has Bassett Residential Care been cited?

1 Type A and 1 Type B citations since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 11 state visits over the same years.

Is Bassett Residential Care still open?

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

What does Bassett Residential Care cost?

$4,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,950–$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 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.

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 Bassett Residential Care 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 Bassett Residential Care, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is 1.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Bassett Residential Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Bassett Residential Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “BASSETT RESIDENTIAL CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #197609923. 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 Bassett Residential Care, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 11 state inspection visits since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 1 Type A and 1 Type B citations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 11 state visits in that period.
  • 3 complaints and 2 substantiated allegations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is July 22, 2026, 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 4 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident

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 2 AMBULATORY AND 4 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

3 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?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,850a month to start

Likely $3,950–$6,000

From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,850a month

Likely $3,950–$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
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,850likely $3,950–$6,000

    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 (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 $3,950–$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.
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 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.

13 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$7,300.

  • 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 13 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 16017 Bassett St, 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 2022, the state has filed 9 documents for this home, and its records count 11 visits since 2020. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 22, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
11
Most recent visit
July 22, 2026
Occupied · June 16, 2023 visit
6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 3 complaint reports the state published for this home, dated February 23, 2022 to June 16, 2023. 3 of the 3 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (1), “Unsubstantiated” (2). 3 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 3 complaint reports 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 citations1typical 0
  • Type B citations1typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations2typical 0
  • Total complaints3typical 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 2020.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202411020232412022220

The last 36 months — 3 of 9 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jul 22, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Yee conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection and used the CARE Inspection Tool to conduct today's visit. LPA Yee initially met with Emma Arutiunian, Administrator but she had prior plans and could not participate in the visit. She contacted Laura Hovhannisyan, Staff to conduct the visit. She arrived at 11:09am to begin the visit. The reason for today's visit was provided. The facility is a single storey family home consisting of a living room, dining room, a kitchen, a family room, 7 bedrooms of which one is designated as a staff room/Office, a laundry room, 4 full bathrooms. Located behind the laundry room is a single room used by staff. Located in the back is also a storage shed. The facility is fire cleared for 2 AMBULATORY and 4 NON-AMBULATORY. On today's visit, all 12 domains of the Care Inspection Tool was reviewed, 6 resident and 6 staff files were reviewed and a tour of the entire facility, inside and outside, was inspected. The following was observed: the living room, dining room, kitchen and family room were furnished with the appropriate furniture for its designated used for 6 residents. The fireplace located in the living room did not have a fire screen. all 6 resident bedrooms were furnished with a hospital bed, a night stand, a lamp, a chair, a dresser in bedroom #1, #3, #6 and a built-in closet. No dressers were observed in bedroom #2, #4 and #5. Each room has a wall mounted television. Window dressings were observed. Bedroom #6 has an outside exiting door and no auditory device was observed. continued on LIC809-C Page 2. the bed located in bedroom #4 was observed with a full bed rail and the resident is not on hospice. Resident in bedroom #4 was observed on oxygen via a oxygen concentrated and no signs indicating "no smoking, oxygen in use" were posted. Resident #2 and Resident #6 who are determined to be non-ambulatory were observed housed in bedroom #1 and #2 which is for ambulatory use only. All three bathrooms, 2 private bathrooms are equipped with a walk in shower, a sink and a toilet. Slip resistant mats and grab bars were observed in the shower and by the toilet. The water temperature taken in the common bathroom, located by bedroom #2 read 109.9 degrees, the private bathroom between bedroom #3 and #5 read 110.4 degrees and the private bathroom between bedroom #4 and #6 read 112.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Bed linens, blankets and towels were observed in the linen closet. The only fire extinguisher purchased on 3/23/26 is located in the kitchen. The first aid kit containing the required tweezer, scissors, thermometer and dressings and first aid manual was observed. Medications are centrally stored in a locked filing cabinet by the staff room. Sufficient perishable for a minimum of 2 days and non-perishable for a minimum of 7 days was observed maintained on the premises. The facility has hardwired smoke detectors in all the 7 bedrooms and combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors are located in the resident hallway, family room, in front of bedroom #2. They were operational when tested. The fire rated door located in the resident hallway was operational also. The facility has current general liability insurance with the required Title 22 limits. The laundry room contained a washer and dryer. tables and chairs with umbrellas were observed outside. The facility needs to put away cleaning buckets, mops and roll up hoses. Overall, the facility, inside and outside, were observed to be clean. Licensee will ensure that the roll away bed stored in the family room is removed or picked up as advised. continued on LIC809-C Page 3. Deficiencies cited under California Code of Regulations, Tile 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. Civil Penalties were assessed. Exit interview was conducted, APPEALS RIGHTS were discussed and a copy was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 22, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jul 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Urena arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. The LPA was greeted by the Administrator Emma Arutiunian and Administrator -Designee Laura Hovhannisyan, and the LPA explained the reason for the visit. The LPA and the Administrator toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. Smoke detector (s) and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and purchased on 03/25/2025. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. Administrator will email picture of the Licensing poster per the regulations. KITCHEN: Knives and cleaning supplies are stored inaccessible. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. The hot water temperature measured at 112.8 degrees Fahrenheit. BEDROOMS: There are six (6) residents’ bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. There is one designated staff room, which was locked at the time of the visit. There was a linen closet in the hallway with extra towels and linens. Seven-day supply of food and water is located on one side of the linen closet. LIC 809C... BATHROOMS: Bathrooms were clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with soap and paper towels. The hot water temperature measured within the regulations. The bathroom located between bedrooms #4 and # 6 needs to have the small section of the bottom wood panel fixed or replaced as it appears to be peeling. Additionally, a toilet paper holder needs to be added. The administrator will email LPA pictures of the corrections. WASHER/DRYER: The washer and dryer are inaccessible in the washer and dryer room. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants are kept in locked cabinets. OUTDOOR AREA: The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for client use. No bodies of water noted. Additionally, the facility has a shaded sitting area in front of the facility. RECORDS: Records review began at 12:45 p.m. Residents’ records were reviewed for, but not limited to care plans, medical records, admissions agreement, consent forms. All records were in order. Personnel records were reviewed for, but not limited to health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate training. All files were in order. MEDICATIONS: Medications review began at 01:45 p.m.; medications are centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in the common area; medications are labeled and checked for expiration dates. Medications are properly documented on the centrally stored medications and destruction record. No errors observed during the medication review. The LPA reviewed the following documents: - LIC500 Personnel Report - LIC9020 Client Roster - Certificate of Liability of Insurance _ Emergency Drill Logs No citations were issued. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 17, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Jul 17, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

At 9:45 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valeria Conway arrived at the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA met with administrator Emma Arutiunian and explained the reason for the visit. At 11:30 a.m. back up administrator Ruzanna Manukyan arrived at he facility and joined the visit. The LPA and the administrator conducted a tour of the physical plant at approximately 10:15 a.m. There are (6) bedrooms for residents and (1) bedroom for staff use only. At 10:52 a.m. smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector were functioning at time of the visit. The LPA observed all required postings in the entry area. The facility serves residents with dementia, the auditory alarms on the exit doors were tested and functioned properly at the time of visit. Fire extinguisher was fully charged and purchased in April 11th 2024. KITCHEN: The kitchen appeared clean and the appliances and fixtures functional during the time of visit, sharp objects are stored in lock box that was kept on the kitchen counter. The LPA observed box to be locked at this time. Some cleaning supplies and disinfectants were observed stored under the sink. The LPA observed the usage of a snap hook carabiner instead of lock. LPA explained Licensee the importance of having a lock to prevent access to cleaning supplies and toxins to residents with dementia. The LPA observed a sufficient amount of perishable and a seven-day supply of non-perishable food at the facility properly stored. Continued on LIC 809-C Continued from LIC 809 BEDROOMS: The residents’ bedrooms were properly furnished with at least one chair, nightstand, and sufficient lighting for each resident. The bedrooms had appropriate and adequate and clean bedding and linens such as sheets, pillowcases, and blankets. During today’s visit LPA observed Resident #1 (R1), a hospice patient, in room #4 unable to reposition in bed, after checking physician report for R1, it revealed that R1 is bedridden. R1 is being retained in a room that does not have bedridden fire clearance. Also, LPA observed two (2) non-ambulatory residents in ambulatory rooms and two (2) ambulatory residents in non-ambulatory room. LPA explained licensee that they all need to be rearrange. Also, licensee will have to communicate with family member and/or responsible parties of these changes. BATHROOMS: The LPA observed all three (3) bathrooms were clean, properly supplied and had functional fixtures. LPA observed grab bars and non-skid mats in the bathroom. Residents have sufficient amounts of supplies for personal hygiene properly stored inaccessible to residents. Between 10:27 a.m. and 10:32 a.m., the hot water was measured in each bathroom during physical plant tour and measured within the required limit of 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit in all three (3) bathrooms. COMMON AREAS: The common areas were checked for cleanliness and furniture was checked for functionality during time of visit. Laundry room is located right outside the hallway pass bedrooms #5 and #6. The LPA observed laundry detergent and supplies in cabinets above washer and dryer. Such cabinets were secured with a snap hooks carabiner instead of using a lock. LPA explained Licensee the importance to have these items stored inaccessible to residents with dementia. There is an attached locked garage accessible from the outside and the laundry room. LPA observed garage to store an extra fridge and freezer for perishable foods. Extra medical supplies and furniture was also observed in the garage. Continued on LIC 809-C Continued from LIC 809-C SURROUNDING GROUNDS (Outdoors): LPA observed two (2) non-working vehicles that are obstructing the two (2) pathways leading to the emergency exits. Licensee agreed to have vehicles removed to prevent a potential hazard in case of an emergency. When checking emergency exits, LPA observed a back gate which was shut closed. LPA asked licensee to open the gate, however licensee was unable to so. Licensee agreed to ensure that side gate facing back alley is repaired so it can be opened and closed properly. There was an area with proper furniture for outdoor use in the area located outside of living room to the left of the property for residents to enjoy. There are no bodies of water on the premises. RECORDS: Records review began at 2:00 p.m. Residents’ records were reviewed for, but not limited to care plans, medical records, admissions agreement, consent forms. All records were in order. Personnel records were reviewed for, but not limited to health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate training. All files were in order. Last emergency drill (Fire drill) was conducted on 07/02/2024. MEDICATIONS: Medications review began at 3:12 p.m., medications are centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in the hallway; medications are labeled and checked for expiration dates. Medications are properly documented on the centrally stored medication log. Per California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, the following deficiencies are cited (Refer to LIC 9099-D). Exit Interview Conducted. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. A Civil Penalty in the amount of $1,000 was assessed during today's visit. Appeal Rights Discussed. A Copy of Report Issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 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.

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  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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