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G & A Boarding Care
Small home·Licensed for 6·Reseda, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,950 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,100
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitNovember 3, 2025CDSS inspection record
G & A Boarding Care is a small care home in Reseda — 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 2024.
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 G & A Boarding Care
Is G & A Boarding Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is G & A Boarding Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has G & A Boarding Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is G & A Boarding Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does G & A Boarding Care cost?
$4,950 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,050–$6,100. 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 16 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 G & A Boarding 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 G & A Boarding Care, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is 0.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can G & A Boarding Care keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
G & A Boarding Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “G & A BOARDING CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197610657. 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 G & A Boarding Care, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is November 3, 2025, 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 · covers up to 6 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; 6 TOTAL BED CAPACITY (INCLUDING 5 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH ONE MAY BE BEDRIDDEN); BEDROOM #3 APPROVED FOR BEDRIDDEN CLIENT; WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 6.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — 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
$4,950a month to start
Likely $4,050–$6,100
From 16 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,950a month
Likely $4,050–$6,250
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$4,950likely $4,050–$6,100
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 16 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 $4,050–$6,250
- $4,950
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,750–$9,350
- $6,950
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 16 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.
16 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$5,900.
- 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 16 nearby homes behind this estimate
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- Agape Senior ResidenceChatsworth · 2.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
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- Alaga HomesNorthridge · 2.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Skies RanchTarzana · 3.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
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Where it is
- 7001 Garden Grove Avenue, Reseda, CA 91335Address 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 2024, the state has filed 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated November 3, 2025.
- On file since
- 2024
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- November 3, 2025
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 0
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2024.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
Nov 3, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At 09:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Huma Rahimi conducted an unannounced annual visit to the above facility and met with the staff #1 (S1) Lina Teprjian and the Administrator Gregor Greg Shamamyan, was contacted via telephone. LPA explained the reason for the visit. Administrator arrived shortly after. The facility is cleared for five (5) Non-ambulatory, and one (1) Bedridden (room #4) residents. The facility is a single-story building with four (4) bedrooms and two bathrooms for residents use. During today's site visit LPA and S1 toured the facility inside and out and observed the following: KITCHEN: The kitchen area that is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven, and a sink. Stove was observed in a good working condition. At 09:35am, LPA observed adequate supplies of perishable and nonperishable food and dining ware to accommodate a maximum capacity of six (6). All knives were observed in a kitchen drawer and were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed a Fire Extinguisher on the kitchen wall and was last purchased on 11/03/2025. MEDICATION ROOM: The centrally stored medication are observed in the kitchen cabinet and were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed medications in two (2) residents rooms unlocked and accessible to residents in care. Additionally, LPA observed staff medication accessible in the kitchen in a separate cabinet. Moreover, LPA observed staff and residents medications unlocked and accessible in the facility's fridge. During review of R3's random medication revealed that the facility was supposed to start Januvia 100 MG (Diabetes Medication) a new bottle on 10/08/2025. Continue on LIC 809C During today's visit LPA counted R3's medication and it was discovered that there was a discrepancy and five (5) extra pills were in the bottle. LPA asked the Administrator and the staff for explaining and both staff and the Administrator could not provide any answers. BEDROOMS: There are four (4) bedrooms designated for resident’s use. LPA observed that all bedrooms are furnished with beds, dressers and required bedding and linen. The bedrooms have sufficient closet space and have sufficient lighting. Auditory alarms were tested and observed to be operational. BATHROOMS: LPA observed that the facility has two (2) bathrooms. LPA observed all bathrooms are clean and in good repair. Properly supplied with toilet papers, soap and paper towels. LPA observed appropriate grab bar and had non-skid mat. The water temperature was noted at 111.6°. LAUNDRY ROOM: The laundry room is located by the kitchen in a closet where all cleaning supplies and laundry detergents are kept. LPA observed that the laundry room was locked and inaccessible to residents in care. All cleaning supplies and laundry detergents are kept in the laundry closet. The washer/dryer appear to be in good working condition. COMMON AREAS: The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 71°F. The living room and dining area appeared clean and were properly furnished and has a television. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility. LPA observed a working telephone for the facility. SURROUNDING GROUNDS: The facility has sufficient front yard space. LPA did observe appropriate outdoor furniture in the backyard of the facility that can accommodate six (6) residents, LPA observe a covered shaded area for residents with some games for outdoor activities. There is no swimming pool or any bodies of water at the facility. LPA observed one emergency exit and it was observed free of any obstruction or hazard. Garage/Storage: The facility does not have any extra garage/storage space. Continue on LIC 809C SMOKE DETECTORS/CARBON MONOXIDE. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were located throughout the facility. At 1:00 PM, they were tested and observed to be operational. Between 12:00 PM to 2:45 PM, LPA reviewed records of five (5) residents and one (1) staff. Two (2) out of five (5) residents did not have TB test results. S1 did not have any of the required training on file. During the visit, LPA observed two staff working providing care and supervision to residents in care; however, both staff (S1 and S2) were not fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. S2 hire date was 09/24/2025, and S2 only worked at the facility for four (4) days since hire date. Administrative: LPA collected Certificate of Liability Insurance, and LIC500. Deficiencies issued on LIC 809D. Exit interview conducted. Appeal rights explained and copy of this report signed and delivered.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 3, 2025
Oct 24, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
At 09:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Huma Rahimi conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit to the above facility and met with Gregor Greg Shamamyan, Licensee/Administrator, and explained the reason for the visit. At the time of this visit LPA did not observe any residents present in the facility. Fire Clearance dated 08/15/2024 and received for five (5) Non-ambulatory, and one (1) Bedridden (room #4) residents. The purpose of today’s visit is to inspect the facility to ensure that the facility is in compliance with rules and regulations under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. The facility is a single-story building. Today's site visit consisted of LPA touring the physical plant inside and outside and observed the following: KITCHEN: The facility has a Kitchen area that is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven, and a sink. Stove was observed in a good working condition. At 09:25am, LPA observed adequate supplies of perishable and nonperishable food and dining ware to accommodate a maximum capacity of six (6). All knives and sharps are observed to be locked in a kitchen cabinet and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed two Fire Extinguishers and were last purchased on 06/08/2024. They were observed hanging on the wall in the kitchen. MEDICATION ROOM: The centrally stored medication will be kept in the in the locked kitchen cabinet. Residents and staff files will be kept locked in the living room inaccessible to residents. BEDROOMS: There are four (4) bedrooms designated for resident’s use. Bedrooms number one (1) and three (3) are shared. Bedroom (4) is used for a bedridden resident and bedroom (2) is private. All bedrooms are furnished with beds, dressers and required bedding and linen. The bedrooms have sufficient closet space and have sufficient lighting. Auditory alarms were tested and observed to be operational. Continue on LIC 809C BATHROOMS: There are two (2) bathrooms at the facility. Bathroom # (1) is in the living room and bathroom # (2) is by the bedroom # (4). LPA observed all bathrooms are clean and in good repair. Properly supplied with toilet papers, soap and paper towels. LPA observed appropriate grab bar and had non-skid mat The water temperature was noted at 110.3°. LAUNDRY ROOM: The laundry room is located by the kitchen in a locked closet where all cleaning supplies and laundry detergents will be kept. All cleaning supplies and laundry detergents are kept inaccessible to residents in care. The washer/dryer appear to be in good working condition. COMMON AREAS: The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 73°F. The living room and dining area appeared clean and were properly furnished and has a television. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility. LPA observed a working telephone for the facility. SURROUNDING GROUNDS: The facility has sufficient front yard space. LPA did observe appropriate outdoor furniture in the backyard of the facility that can accommodate six (6) residents, LPA observe a covered shaded area for residents with some games for outdoor activities. There is no swimming pool or any bodies of water at the facility. The exit was free of any obstruction or hazard. Garage/Storage: The facility does not have any extra garage/storage space. SMOKE DETECTORS/CARBON MONOXIDE. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were located throughout the facility. At 9:55 AM, they were tested and observed to be operational. Component III was conducted with the Licensee/Administrator. Facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations at this time. This report will be forwarded to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) and be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved. Exit interview was conducted and with a copy of this report was provided to the Applicant/Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 24, 2024
Oct 4, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): N/A COMP II Participants: licensee/administrator Grigor Shamamyan Interview Method: Telephone interview On 10/4/2024, 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 that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. 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. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 4, 2024
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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Maharlika Homes
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