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Good Life Board and Care
Small home·Licensed for 6·Arleta, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,350 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,350
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitFebruary 19, 2026CDSS inspection record
Good Life Board and Care is a small care home in Arleta — 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 2025.
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 Good Life Board and Care
Is Good Life Board and Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Good Life Board and Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Good Life Board and Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.
Is Good Life Board and Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Good Life Board and Care cost?
$4,350 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,550–$5,350. 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 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 Good Life Board and 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 Good Life Board and Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Panorama City 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 Good Life Board and 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.
Good Life Board and Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “GOOD LIFE BOARD AND CARE INC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197610668. 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 Good Life Board and Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 2 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 2 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is February 19, 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 6 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. APPROVED FIRE CLEARANCE FOR SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH, ONE(1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN CLEARED IN ROOM #1. 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
$4,350a month to start
Likely $3,550–$5,350
From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,350a month
Likely $3,550–$5,550
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$4,350likely $3,550–$5,350
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 (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 $3,550–$5,550
- $4,350
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,150–$8,700
- $6,350
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 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.
11 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$5,250.
- 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 11 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Breath of Sunshine HarmonyArleta · 0.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- California State Health GroupNorth Hills · 1.6 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of SunshineNorth Hills · 1.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 2.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Horizon EldercareNorth Hollywood · 2.8 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue HorizonNorth Hollywood · 2.8 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Mom and Dads RetreatVan Nuys · 3.0 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of Sf ValleyVan Nuys · 3.5 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Alaga HomesNorthridge · 3.8 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Alalik Care HomeGranada Hills · 4.0 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Aurora Home for SeniorsGranada Hills · 4.8 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 9161 Roslyndale Ave, Arleta, CA 91331Address 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 2 documents for this home, and its records count 2 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated February 19, 2026.
- On file since
- 2024
- State visits
- 2
- Most recent visit
- February 19, 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. Counts cover this licence since 2025.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
Feb 19, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mariana Agban conducted an announced Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. The facility currently has zero residents. LPA met with Administrator Lilit Hovakimyan, and at approximately 10:00 am, with the Administrator's assistance, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the entry area. LPA tested the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and they were functional. LPA observed a fire extinguisher with the date of purchase 02/19/26. LPA observed the kitchen to be clean, and the kitchen appliances are functional. Sharp objects were stored in a locked cabinet. LPA found a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food at the facility, properly stored. Common Areas: These included the living room and dining area. The common areas were properly furnished. The dining room table is large enough to seat the capacity of the facility. Seating, such as couches, where in good repair and seats the capacity of the facility. Bedrooms: There are four (4) bedrooms in the facility. All four (4) bedrooms are designated for shared use. All bedrooms were furnished with appropriate bedding and linens and had sufficient lighting. Bathrooms: There are three(3) bathrooms designated for residents' use. The bathrooms were observed to have the proper fixtures, grab bars, and non-skid mats. Hot water temperature was measured from the bathroom sink at 106.5 and 107.9 degrees Fahrenheit. No cleaning supplies or hazardous items were present in each bathroom during the inspection. LPA observed the washer and dryer appeared to be functional. All toxins are locked in the hallway cabinet. Surrounding Grounds: All entry and exit doors have a functional auditory alert when the doors open. LPA observed the front yard furniture that accommodates six (6) residents. The facility has sufficient yard space. No pools or bodies of water observed in the facility. (Continue on 809C) Temperature: Facility maintains a comfortable temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Medication: The medication will be kept in a locked cabinet in the entry area. Staff Files: LPA conducted a file review of the Administrator's file to ensure forms and training are up to date and in compliance with licensing forms. Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, there were no deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit Interview Conducted and a Copy of the Report Issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 19, 2026
Nov 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: Lilit Hovakimyan (Board Member/Administrator) Interview Method: Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams On November 08,2024, 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, Nov 8, 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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Los Angeles County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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$3,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
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$5,900 a month to start · Listed by the home
Ase Blessed Comfort Home
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$4,750 a month to start · Covelight estimate
House of Hope Assisted Living
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$4,300 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Zulalyan Family Care
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$4,900 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Love You More Residential Villa
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$4,900 a month to start · Covelight estimate