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Foothill Retirement Care Home
Large community·Licensed for 72·Tujunga, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,600 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,600–$5,850
- Home sizeLicensed for 72Large care community · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJanuary 27, 2026CDSS inspection record
Foothill Retirement Care Home is a large care community in Tujunga — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 72 residents.
Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.
Quick answers and the state record
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Quick answers about Foothill Retirement Care Home
Is Foothill Retirement Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Foothill Retirement Care Home licensed for?
72 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Foothill Retirement Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is Foothill Retirement Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Foothill Retirement Care Home cost?
$4,600 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,600–$5,850. 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 15 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 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 121 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,094 to $5,961 a month, and the middle figure is $4,195 (n = 121 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 Foothill Retirement Care Home 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 Paradise of North Valley LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is 4.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Foothill Retirement Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 40 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Foothill Retirement Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “FOOTHILL RETIREMENT CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #197610774. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 72 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Paradise of North Valley LLC, 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?”
- 2 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 January 27, 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 72 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 40 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 40 residents
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 72 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 40 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOMS 19-30 IN THE MAIN STRUCTURE AND ALL ROOMS IN THEMEMORY CARE. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 40.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 40 — 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
$4,600a month to start
Likely $3,600–$5,850
From 15 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,600a month
Likely $3,600–$6,000
With a studio 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$4,600likely $3,600–$5,850
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 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 $3,600–$6,000
- $4,600
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,350–$9,050
- $6,600
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 15 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 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.
15 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,550–$6,000.
- 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 15 nearby homes behind this estimate
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- Savant of Burbank WestBurbank · 4.3 mi · Large community$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Belmont Village BurbankBurbank · 4.6 mi · Large community$6,100Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Glen Terra Assisted LivingGlendale · 6.2 mi · Large community$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Ivy Park at BurbankBurbank · 6.7 mi · Large community$5,395Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Sage Glendale Senior LivingGlendale · 7.2 mi · Large community$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Evergreen RetirementBurbank · 7.4 mi · Large community$2,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Fine Gold ManorNorth Hollywood · 7.7 mi · Large community$2,500Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Ararat GardensGlendale · 7.8 mi · Large community$4,130Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Glen Park at Glendale - Mariposa StGlendale · 8.0 mi · Large community$5,286Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Glen Park at Glendale - Boynton StGlendale · 8.1 mi · Large community$5,286Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Nikkei Senior GardensArleta · 8.2 mi · Large community$5,900Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Leisure Vale Assisted LivingGlendale · 8.2 mi · Large community$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Glen Park at Valley VillageValley Village · 8.5 mi · Large community$5,286Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
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Where it is
- 6720 Saint Esteban Street, Tujunga, CA 91042Address 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 2 documents for this home, and its records count 2 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated December 5, 2025.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 2
- Most recent visit
- January 27, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 1
- Substantiated allegations0typical 2
- Total complaints0typical 6
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ 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 — 2 of 2 documents
Dec 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jose Tan conducted a Pre licensing visit on this date. LPA met with staff Gina Osuna who called the Licensee Representative Evelina Papazyan and explained the reason for the visit. An Application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was received on February 07, 2025, the applicant is "Paradise of North Valley, LLC. The application is for a change of ownership. Fire clearance was received on 08/14/2025 for seventy two (72) non-ambulatory residents, forty (40) of which maybe bedridden. Purpose of today’s visit is to inspect the facility to ensure that the facility is in compliance with the rules and regulations of California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. At 10:00 AM, physical plant was toured inside and out. The facility's smoke alarms are hard wired and tested regularly every month. Fire inspection was last done on 08/14/25. The facility is also equipped with sprinkler system which was last tested on 03/18/25. Fire extinguishers are located all throughout the facility and were last serviced on 03/04/25. Emergency call system was tested and observed to be functional. The facility has three (3) separate buildings on the same property. First property is the main building consisting, of living/activity room, dining room, kitchen and offices. Second building is called the Cottages which consists of six (6) individual units and the third building is the memory care unit (MCU) which has delayed egress installed on all exit doors, MCU consists of dining room, medication room and beauty shop. All indoor and outdoor passageways/exits were free of obstruction. There is no body of water in the facility. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 73°F. The facility is approved for delayed egress and hospice waiver for ten (10) residents. (continued on LIC 809-C) (continued from LIC 809) Kitchen: The kitchen appeared clean and the appliances and fixtures functional during the time of visit. LPA observed a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food and properly stored at the facility. Knives, cleaning agents, and other potentially hazardous items were locked and inaccessible. Bedrooms: The resident bedrooms were properly furnished with one chair, night stand and sufficient lighting for each resident. The bedrooms had appropriate and adequate bedding and linens such as sheets, pillowcases, mattress pads, and blankets. Bathrooms: LPA observed all bathrooms to be clean, properly supplied and equipped with functional fixtures. LPA observed grab bars and non-skid mats in all bathrooms. Residents have sufficient amounts of supplies for personal hygiene. Hot water was measured in random bathroom at the range of 106.9°F to 119.5°F and observed to be within the required range. Common Areas: These includes the living/activity room, dining room and outdoor areas. Facility common areas appeared to be clean and appropriately furnished at the time of this visit, no accessible hazards were observed. Surrounding Grounds (Outdoors): The property has a covered patio area behind the main building with chairs and additional umbrella covered tables. There is also a covered picnic area in the back of the building. The facility's smoke alarms are hard wired and tested regularly every month. Fire drill was last conducted on 11/05/25. Laundry room is located in a separate structure near the garage. Medications were observed to be stored in designated Medication room in the MCU. The Medication room was observed to be locked at the time of visit. There is a complete set of first aid kit in the Medication room. Resident/Staff File Review: LPA reviewed records of five (5) random residents and six (6) staff. Resident and staff records appeared to be complete and updated. Component III was waived with the approval of LPM Agard as the Administrator Judah Cohen has more than three (3) years of RCFE Administrator experience in another facility. This report will be sent to Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when the license has been approved. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 5, 2025
Oct 28, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
COMP II by CAB successfully completed Method: Phone Call at CAB Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by presenting photo ID via phone. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Staff qualifications and responsibilities 3. Applicant and Administrator qualifications 4. Program policy: Abuse, admission agreement, medication management, reporting incidents to CCL, restricted & prohibited conditions 5. Grievances, Complaints, Community resources 6. Physical plant, food service 7. Application document review and technical assistance: Criminal record clearance, Health screening, Fire clearance, First Aid/CPR certificate, Administrator certificate, Financial verification, Pre-licensing inspection, Compliance history, Control of propertythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 28, 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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