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Grant Serenity Homes

Small home·Licensed for 6·Glendale, California

Licensed since 2018Licence #197609351Medi-Cal ALW
(818) 425-6797From the state roster · September 13, 2026Plan a visit
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$8,000 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
  • Last state visitMarch 25, 2026CDSS inspection record

Grant Serenity Homes is a small care home in Glendale — 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 2018. Dementia care is not on file.

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 Grant Serenity Homes

Is Grant Serenity Homes licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is Grant Serenity Homes licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Grant Serenity Homes been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Grant Serenity Homes still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Grant Serenity Homes cost?

$8,000 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Glendale that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $5,375 to $7,875 a month, and the middle figure is $6,500 (n = 5 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.

Does Grant Serenity Homes take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Grant Serenity Homes Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Adventist Health Glendale is 0.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Grant Serenity Homes 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.

Grant Serenity Homes license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “GRANT SERENITY HOMES INC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #197609351. 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 Grant Serenity Homes Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is March 25, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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 careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 4 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, 6 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 4 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR SIX (6) RESIDENTS

935 - ELDERLY

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

4 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?”

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

Care & day-to-day support

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$8,000a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$8,000a month

Likely $8,000–$8,600

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 · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$8,000this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared room insteadAsknot on file

    This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.

  • 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 $8,000–$8,600
$8,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $8,000–$12,100
$10,000

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for 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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,200–$8,550.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 409 Wing Street, Glendale, CA 91205Address 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 2022, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2018. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 25, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
4
Most recent visit
March 25, 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 2018.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2026110202511020241102022110

The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents

The full record on the state’s site →
20261 state visit · 1 document
Mar 25, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 03/25/26, at 9:05am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gina Saucedo arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced, annual visit. Gayan Ter Hovhannicyan, Caregiver was advised of the visit. Hasmik Mheryan, Administrator Designee was called and arrived about forty (40) minutes later. LPA asked for the census, resident, and staff files. The facility is a one (1) story home that has a total of five (05) bedrooms and two (02) bathrooms. The facility has a hospice waiver approved for six (06) residents approved on 03/2022. Last fire drill/Fire Alarms were conducted on 12/2025. The living and dining room are neat and clean. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. There is a signal system in the house and cameras in the common areas. There is another fire extinguisher in the hallway observed to be full and dated 10/2025. Kitchen is sufficiently stocked with at least seven (07) days perishable and seven (07) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are wrapped and stored appropriately. Kitchen cabinets contain extra food. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in one (1) of the top cabinets on your left side. The medication is kept in the kitchen area locked and inaccessible to the residents in a white cabinet. The chemicals/toxins are kept under the sink locked and inaccessible to residents. There is one (1) fire extinguisher located in the kitchen, observed to be full and dated 10/2025. LIC 809C-continued Living Room and Dining Room: LPA observed the living room and furniture to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed the dining area to be clean and in good repair. The facility temperature is between 74 degrees Fahrenheit. Bedrooms: Facility has five (5) bedrooms. Four (4) bedrooms are single occupied and one (1) bedroom is shared bedroom. All the bedrooms are currently occupied. Bathrooms: There are two (2) bathrooms that have proper grab bars, non-skid mats. The bathrooms contained a trash can with tight-fitting lid. Hot water was tested and measured between 116.4 Fahrenheit within regulations. Outside/Backyard: There is a detached garage where there is one (1) washer and dryer. There is an extra refrigerator in the garage. The outside/backyard has furniture for residents to have proper seating. There is a no pool/bodies of water. Administrative: The administrative Certification is current and dated 08/27/27. There is a yes sign, Ombudsman, House Rules, Theft and Loss, Personal Rights, Emergency Disaster, the liability insurance is dated 07/04/26. Staff/Resident Files: LPA reviewed six (6) resident files and three (3) staff files. An exit interview was conducted, no citation(s) were issued and a copy of this report was given to the administrator designee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 25, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Apr 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with Diana Castellanos for a Required One (01) Year visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at around 10:00 AM and the following was noted: There is one entrance being utilized at the facility. The facility has a total of five (05) resident bedrooms and two (02) bathrooms. The facility is fire cleared for six (06) non-ambulatory and a hospice waiver for two (02). The facility is currently occupying six (06) residents. The facility has outdoor furniture with a covered shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility does not have a swimming pool/body of water. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are locked away. Kitchen is sufficiently stocked with at least two (02) days perishable and seven (07) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. The living and dining room are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 72°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. Fire extinguisher is located near the kitchen and observed to be fully charged and last inspected 10/09/2024. (continued on LIC 809-C) The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate lighting system. Hallways are well lit. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. The hot water temperature was measured at 118.4°F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets. LPA observed medication to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Facility maintains a complete first aid kit. No health and safety hazards noted during the visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 17, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Mar 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with Nvard Gevorkian for a Required One (01) Year visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at around 9:00 AM and the following was noted: There is one entrance being utilized at the facility. The facility has a total of five (05) resident bedrooms and two (02) bathrooms. The facility is fire cleared for six (06) non-ambulatory and a hospice waiver for two (02). The facility is currently occupying six (06) residents. The facility has outdoor furniture with a covered shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility does not have a swimming pool/body of water. The garage is currently being used for storage. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are locked away. Kitchen is sufficiently stocked with at least two (02) days perishable and seven (07) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. The living and dining room are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 73°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. Fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen, observed to be full and last inspected on 10/12/2023. (continued on LIC 809-C) The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate lighting system. Hallways are well lit. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. The hot water temperature was measured at 110.4°F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets. LPA observed medication and first aid kit to be locked and inaccessible to residents. No health and safety hazards noted during the visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 3, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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 and the questions below stand in their place.
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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.

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Rooms & the spaces they will use

  • Private bathroom

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • LaundryDone by staff

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Wifi

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Roll-in / accessible shower

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Visitor parking

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • The room opens directly onto a patio, porch or garden

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • AmenitiesBallroom · Fitness Center · Game Room · Movie or Theater Room · Billiards Lounge · Arts and Crafts Center · and 1 more

    Ballroom · Fitness Center · Game Room · Movie or Theater Room · Billiards Lounge · Arts and Crafts Center · Beautician — reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Air conditioning in the room

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Cable or satellite TV

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Salon or barber

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Bath tubs

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food

  • All-day or flexible dining

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Texture-modified dietsPureed

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meals served in the room

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegan · Vegetarian

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Family may eat with the resident

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Cultural cuisine regularly servedInternational

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Kosher foodKosher style

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Professional chef

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Places to eat on sitePrivate Dining Room

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Residents can cook in their own unit

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Organic food

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day

  • Religious services at the home

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Religious services off site

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Faith, culture & language

  • Languages spoken by caregiversUkrainian · Farsi · Spanish · Armenian · English · Filipino · and 1 more

    Ukrainian · Farsi · Spanish · Armenian · English · Filipino · Russian — reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence

Visiting & staying involved

  • Transport for shopping and errands

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Public transit access claimed

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

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  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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