Small home · Licensed for 6 · Granada Hills
Golden Path
11377 Gaynor Ave, Granada Hills, CA 91344Licensed since 2026
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 5 residents
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 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 6 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 1 MAY BEBEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #1. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 5.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Golden Path: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,600a month to start
Likely $3,750–$5,650
From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,600likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,600likely $3,750–$5,650
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 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 (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,750–$5,850
- $4,600
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,450–$9,050
- $7,100
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- 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 October 1, 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.
Rates at nearby homes11 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $7,500
11 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$6,150.
- Alalik Care HomeGranada Hills · 0.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Aurora Home for SeniorsGranada Hills · 0.8 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Balboa Senior LivingGranada Hills · 1.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity of Granada HillsGranada Hills · 1.8 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Alaga HomesNorthridge · 2.1 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- California State Health GroupNorth Hills · 2.7 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of SunshineNorth Hills · 3.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine HarmonyArleta · 3.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 4.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 4.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 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.
- 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.
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 move-in 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.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
11377 Gaynor Ave, Granada Hills, CA 91344Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Providence Holy Cross Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.2 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #197611039 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
20262 state visits · 2 documents
Jun 19, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 6/19/2026, at 09:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perchui Milena Khurshudyan conducted an announced Pre-licensing visit. LPA met with the Administrator, Sahakyan Narine. An application was submitted to Community Care Licensing Division-CCLD on 02/20/2026, Initial license for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), 60 years and older. The requested capacity is for five (5) non-ambulatory and one (1) bedridden, a total of up to six (6) residents. The fire clearance was approved on 04/30/2026. Structure: The facility is a single-story building with four (4) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. The facility is currently occupying five (5) residents. There is no designated staff room. Hospice waiver requested for five (5). Entrance: Upon entrance, required postings such as: Personal Rights of Residents, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and See Something Say Something were observed. Common Areas: The common areas include: the living room and the dining room. The rooms were observed to be neat, clean, and organized with sufficient seating for both residents and staff. The rooms were observed to be properly furnished and in good repair. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature of seventy-two (72) degrees. No firearms were observed or will be maintained on the premises. LPA observed a working telephone to be located in the dining room. Resident/staff files: The resident and staff files will be kept in locked storage closet located in the sun room, next to office desk area. Files will be kept in a locked cabinet inaccessible to Residents. LIC809C-continued Medications: The medication will be stored in a locked storage closet located near the living room along with a First-aid kit. Medication storage was observed to be equipped with a lock to ensure medications will not be accessible to residents. Kitchen: The kitchen was observed to be equipped with sufficient supplies of dishes, cups, and silverware located within the kitchen cabinets and drawers. Sufficient supplies of seven (7) day nonperishable food were observed. Perishable food items are not required at this time as there are no residents in the facility. Sharps were observed to be stored in kitchen drawer, locked and inaccessible to the residents. The cleaning solutions and toxins were observed to be kept locked in cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. Kitchen appliances were observed to be working and in proper condition. Emergency: The Fire extinguisher was observed to be located near the kitchen and dated 4/2/2026. Bedrooms: The bedrooms were observed to be properly furnished with bed, nightstand, applicable lighting, and seating. Window coverings are in good repair, not broken or damaged. Bathroom: The bathrooms were observed to be in proper condition. Towels and washcloths will not be shared. Appropriate grab-rails and slip-resistant mats were observed and in proper condition. Hallways: The hallway was observed to be properly lighted. LPA observed extra linens/covers stored in cabinet located inside the bathroom. Laundry: The laundry appliances were observed to be located in the garage. Dryer and washer were observed to be in proper condition. LPA observed cleaning solutions and toxins to be located and stored appropriately within a locked storage unit and inaccessible to residents. GARAGE: LPA observed that laundry machines are installed inside the garage, which will also be used for storage. Emergency supply of food and water was stored and readily available. Water Temperature: The water temperature was measured in the bathrooms and observed to be within regulations 107.2F. LIC809C-continued Smoke detectors: The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were observed to be working properly and were tested at 10:30 am. Outside: The outside was observed to be clean, free of hazards, and properly furnished with sufficient seating. LPA observed pool in the premises to be properly fenced and locked. 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 will be notified by the CAB Analyst when the license has been approved. LPA collected copy of the Administrator Certificate – Exp date: 12/10/2027. LPA also informed Administrator to update the new form of the Emergency Disaster Plan and submit it to the department. Exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report signed and delivered to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 19, 2026
May 15, 2026Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport 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, May 15, 2026
License holder
Golden Path Inc., licensed since 2026.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 2
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2026, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 0 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
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 stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Golden Path
Is Golden Path licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Golden Path licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Golden Path been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.
Is Golden Path still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Golden Path cost?
$4,600 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,750–$5,650. 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 11 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 232 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,151 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 232 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 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 Golden Path take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 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 Golden Path Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is 1.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Golden Path keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Golden Path license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “GOLDEN PATH”, per the CDSS roster as of August 30, 2026.
- License #197611039. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Golden Path Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 2 state inspection visits since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 2 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 19, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Estimated starting rate
$4,350 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,400On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,500 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,700–$5,550On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$3,600 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $2,950–$4,450On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$5,000On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,550 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,650On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,550 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,600On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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