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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,800 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,950
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJuly 29, 2026CDSS inspection record
Covello Assisted 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 6 residents.
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 Covello Assisted Living
Is Covello Assisted Living licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Covello Assisted Living licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Covello Assisted Living been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is Covello Assisted Living still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Covello Assisted Living cost?
$4,800 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,950–$5,950. 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 12 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 Covello Assisted 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 Covello Assisted Living, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Valley Presbyterian Hospital is 1 mile away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Covello Assisted Living keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Covello Assisted Living license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “COVELLO ASSISTED LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #195850620. 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 Covello Assisted Living, 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 July 29, 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-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 5 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved by the state
- 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 FIVE (5) NON-AMBULATORY AND ONE (1) BEDRIDDEN CLIENT. HOSPICE GRANTED FOR FOUR (4) RESIDENTS.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — 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
$4,800a month to start
Likely $3,950–$5,950
From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,800a month
Likely $3,950–$6,100
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
Starting monthly rate$4,800likely $3,950–$5,950
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 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–$6,100
- $4,800
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,600–$9,200
- $6,800
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 12 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.
12 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,050–$6,500.
- 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 12 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Mom and Dads RetreatVan Nuys · 0.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of Sf ValleyVan Nuys · 0.8 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of SunshineNorth Hills · 1.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 2.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- California State Health GroupNorth Hills · 2.6 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 2.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alaga HomesNorthridge · 3.2 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine HarmonyArleta · 3.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alalik Care HomeGranada Hills · 4.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Horizon EldercareNorth Hollywood · 4.6 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue HorizonNorth Hollywood · 4.6 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 15447 Covello Street, 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 July 29, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- July 29, 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.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
Jul 29, 2026Facility 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 staff and informed them of the reason for the visit. Administrator Mary Mkrtchyan arrived shortly thereafter. 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 detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguisher expired on 06/12/2026. The Lincensee will provide proof of a new fire extinguisher by 07/30/2026. The LPA observed the required postings in the common area; however the LIC 9020 lacks the following information for one resident: Physician Contact and two residents lack Responsible Person Contact information. LIC 500 is missing Date Employed for each staff. The Emergency Disaster Plan was not posted, licensee agreed to post updated Emergency contact page by 07/30/2026. KITCHEN: Knives and are stored inaccessible to residents in cared. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility had insufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. The hot water temperature measured 114.8 degrees Fahrenheit. A bottle of cleaning supply was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink. BEDROOMS: There are three residents’ bedrooms. Bedrooms #1 and #2 are approved for bedridden residents and bedroom #3 for non-ambulatory. During the physical plant inspection, the LPA observed the following: Beds were not furnished appropriately with appropriate bedding and linens. All three bedrooms’ closet need a divider to separate the clothes for each resident. Bedroom #2, it was observed that the fire exit/sliding door was blocked by bedroom furniture (night stands). One bed in bedroom #2 was observed to have full bed rails (which were in the down position during the visit), however there is no documentation on any of the residents’ files that support the need of full bed the rails. Licensee agreed to remove the bed rails and and move the night stands by 07/30/2026. BATHROOMS: The facility has two full bathrooms. One private bathroom in room #1 and one hallway bathroom. The hallway bathroom was observed to have cleaning supplies under the sink and next to the toilet, and a broken toilet paper holder. Bathrooms were relatively clean; toilets were in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The bathrooms lacked paper towels. The hot water temperature measured 114.8 degrees Fahrenheit. OUTDOOR AREA: There side fire exit gate was observed to be locked with a piece of wire from the outside preventing the exit from inside the facility, the licensee immediately removed the wire. No bodies of water noted. The washer and dryer are inaccessible in the garage area. RECORDS: Residents’ records were reviewed for, but not limited to care plans, medical records, admissions agreement, consent forms. Three out of three files were incomplete: missing signatures, Medical assessments, incomplete information, no or/ incomplete consent forms. Personnel records were reviewed for, but not limited to health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate training. Two out of two staff files were missing the following information: LIC 501,503, 508, TB test. Three (3) files were missing the CPR/First Aid Certificate. MEDICATIONS: Medications are centrally stored and locked in the kitchen area; medications are labeled and checked for expiration dates. The medications were not documented properly on the centrally stored medications and destruction record. The following errors were observed during the medication audit. Three(3) out of three (3) medication bottles (pills) did not match with the Centrally Stored and Destruction Record information. The LPA reviewed the following documents: - LIC500 Personnel Report - LIC9020 Client Roster - Certificate of Liability of Insurance-Licensee will email the certificate. _ Emergency Drill Logs Civil Penalties and Citations were issued. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 29, 2026
Jun 30, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On June 19, 2025, Applicant Gevork Kharatian emailed pictures for the deficiencies found during the initial pre-licensing conducted on 06/12/2025. Deficiencies have been corrected and CAB was notified on 06/30/2025 that deficiencies have been cleared.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 30, 2025
Jun 12, 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 Gevork Kharatian. This is a new facility application for a Residential Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) for six (6) non-ambulatory residents; one (1) of which may be a bedridden resident(s). Fire Clearance was approved on 05/01/2025. Bedridden was approved in either bedroom #1 or #2. At 10:45 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 common areas include the living room area, dining room area and sun room. The living room area is equipped with appropriate furniture. There is a dedicated area for the posting of required documents at the entrance of the facility and the wall between bedroom #2 and the sun room sliding door. The Applicant will obtain a CCL Poster (If You See Something, Say Something) that meets the department’s size regulation and will replace the current poster. The poster will be place by the entrance door next to the Ombudsman poster. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were tested and functional at the time of the visit. Medications will be stored in a locked cabinet by the foyer area. The residents’ and staff files will be stored and locked in a file cabinet located in the storage room next to the kitchen. The fireplace was observed to be non-functional and covered with a fire screen that is bolted to the wall. LAUNDRY AREA: The washer and dryer are located in a storage area located adjacent to the kitchen area. Detergents and cleaning supplies will be stored on a shelf on top of the washer and dryer. Continues on LIC 809C... KITCHEN: Kitchen knives are stored locked and inaccessible in a locked kitchen drawer. A seven-day supply of non-perishable food was available. The supply of dishes is adequate. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and all appeared functional. Kitchen cleaning supplies will be stored and locked under the kitchen sink. Hot water temperature was recorded at 118.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Trash cans have a tight-fitting lid. 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 next to the dining room table. The fire extinguisher was purchased on 06/12/2025. BEDROOMS: There are three (3) bedrooms for residents in care. Rooms # 1 was approved as a shared room for two (2) ambulatory residents. Room #2 was approved as a shared room for one (1) bedridden resident, and one (1) non-ambulatory. Room # 3 was approved as shared bedroom for two (2) non-ambulatory residents/ and or a bedridden resident. All bedrooms were supplied with all required linens. There is sufficient lighting. The following deficiencies will be corrected per the Applicant: Bedspreads/comforted for all beds. A minimum of eight cubic feet of drawer space will be provided for all bedrooms. Smaller night stands will be purchased to allow for ample room in bedrooms #2 and #3. Chairs for all bedrooms are on route to be delivered. BATHROOMS: There are two (2) full bathrooms. 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. Hot water delivered was at 119.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The following deficiencies need to be corrected: Install mirrors in both bathrooms, hand washing signs posted, one shower chair, one trash can with cover. SURROUNDING GROUNDS/OUTDOOR AREA: The exterior passageways were clean. The patio is furnished with outdoor furniture for residents’ use, and shade is available. The building has a central entrance for residents and visitors. Right passageway is cleared and has a self-latching gate. The self-latching mechanism is located on the outside of the gate facing the street. There is a crawl space located on the left -hand side of the exit sun room door leading to the patio. Deficiency: The crawl space needs a cover that is flushed and covers the opening of the crawl space, so that it does not become a danger to residents in care. Area to be cleared of spider webs. Continues on LIC 809C... ADMINISTRATION: Emergency exiting plans need to be created and posted. Re-do floor plan and send to CAB to be updated. Pre-Licensing is incomplete with deficiencies to be resolved by 06/19/2025. Follow up Pre-licensure LIC809 will be generated upon resolution. · The Applicant will obtain a CCL Poster (If You See Something, Say Something) that meets the department’s size regulation and will replace the current poster. · Bedspreads/comforted for all beds. A minimum of eight cubic feet of drawer space will be provided for all bedrooms. Smaller nightstands will be purchased to allow for ample room in bedrooms #2 and #3. Chairs for all bedrooms. · Install mirrors in both bathrooms, handwashing signs posted, one shower chair, one trashcan with cover. · The crawl space needs a cover that is flushed and covers the opening of the crawl space, so that it does not become a danger to residents in care. Area to be cleared of spiderwebs. · Emergency exiting plans need to be created and posted. 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, Jun 12, 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?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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The nearest licensed homes in Los Angeles County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Nirvana Gardens Assisted Living
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