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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,500 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,750
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit4 of 6 beds occupiedJuly 30, 2026 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJuly 30, 2026CDSS inspection record
Harman's Care Center 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. Bedridden 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 Harman's Care Center
Is Harman's Care Center licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Harman's Care Center licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Harman's Care Center been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is Harman's Care Center still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Harman's Care Center cost?
$5,500 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,500–$6,750. 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 13 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 Harman's Care Center 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 Harmony Associates LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Northridge Hospital 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 Harman's Care Center keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Harman's Care Center license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “HARMAN'S CARE CENTER”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #197610677. 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 Harmony Associates 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?”
- 3 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.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is July 30, 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 4 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 residents
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
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 4 NON-AMBULATORY); BEDROOMS 1, 2, AND 3 APPROVED FOR NON-AMBULATORY; "MASTER" BEDROOM APPROVED FOR AMBULATORY ONLY; WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 2.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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
$5,500a month to start
Likely $4,500–$6,750
From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,500a month
Likely $4,500–$6,900
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$5,500likely $4,500–$6,750
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 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 $4,500–$6,900
- $5,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,250–$9,950
- $7,500
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 13 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.
13 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$5,500.
- 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 13 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Lily of the ValleyNorthridge · 0.9 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Senior ResidenceChatsworth · 1.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Liebelove CareWoodland Hills · 2.0 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 2.2 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 2.2 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Skies RanchTarzana · 2.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Elegance Care ResortTarzana · 2.8 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Wholesome Life Senior LivingCanoga Park · 3.1 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- A Caring Touch Board and CareChatsworth · 3.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Alaga HomesNorthridge · 4.1 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Elite Retirement ResidenceWest Hills · 4.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 4.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- 4Th Generation Senior LivingWest Hills · 5.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · memory care shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Where it is
- 7958 Tampa Ave, 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 2025, the state has filed 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits. The most recent — a complaint investigation report on July 30, 2026 — closed with the state’s outcome word: “Unsubstantiated.”
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- July 30, 2026
- Occupied at that visit
- 4 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated July 30, 2026. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints1typical 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.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
Jul 30, 2026Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff do not ensure a resident is provided privacy while in care. Staff do not prevent a resident from being threatened while in care.
At 10:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Panushkina conducted an unannounced visit in response to the above-mentioned allegations. LPA met with Staff 1, who granted access to facility. LPA contacted the Administrator and explained the reason for the visit. LPA was informed that the Administrator will not be able to come to the facility and designated S1 to sign for the report. At 10:05am, LPA requested resident and staff roster. At 10:10am, requested copies of pertinent information which include, but not limited to Admission Agreement, Physician's Report, Appraisal Needs and Services Plan, Staff Training (Mandated Reporter), etc. relevant to the investigation. At approximately 10:30am, LPA conducted a physical plant tour, to ensure health and safety of the residents are protected. Between 10:35am - 12:30pm, LPA conducted interviews with two (2) staff members, one (1) witness and three (3) out of four (4) residents who were present at the facility. Continue on LIC9099-C Unsubstantiated Allegation: Staff do not ensure a resident is provided privacy while in care. To investigate this allegation, LPA conducted an interview with two (2) staff members and was informed that prior to employment they’d been trained in residents’ personal rights, including the right to privacy while receiving care. The staff interviewed reported that they are instructed to immediately correct any situation in which privacy may be compromised. All residents interviewed stated that staff treat them respectfully and provide care in a manner that protects their privacy. Residents reported they feel comfortable with the care provided and did not express concerns regarding staff violating their privacy. No evidence was obtained during the investigation to show that staff failed to ensure privacy while residents were in care. Based on interviews and observations, the facility appears to be following personal rights requirements and providing care with dignity and respect. Therefore, the allegation is Unsubstantiated at this time. Staff do not prevent a resident from being threatened while in care. To investigate this allegation, LPA conducted interviews with two (2) staff members, who denied the above allegation and informed LPA that staff are trained to maintain a safe environment, monitor resident interactions, and immediately intervene if any behavior may place a resident at risk. LPA was also informed that the staff follow the facility’s policies for preventing verbal or physical conflicts and are expected to notify management of any concerns. R1 interviewed, informed LPA that they feel safe at the facility and reported that staff respond promptly when assistance is needed. All three (3) residents interviewed expressed no concern regarding this allegation. LPA conducted observations inside the facility, including common areas and resident rooms. During the visit, residents appeared comfortable, engaged, and interacted appropriately. No behaviors or conditions were observed that would suggest threats or unsafe interactions among residents. Based on interviews and observations, there is no evidence to indicate that staff failed to prevent a resident from being threatened while in care. Therefore, the allegation is Unsubstantiated at this time. No deficiency issued during today's visit. Exit interview conducted and copy of this report signed and delivered.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 30, 2026 · control 31-AS-20260724082439
Jun 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
At 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Huma Rahimi conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit to the above facility and met with Sharnjit Arora, Licensee, 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 03/06/2025 and received for four (4) Non-ambulatory and two (2) Ambulatory 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, oven, and a sink. Stove was observed in a good working condition. At 9:55 AM, 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 the facility office in a cabinet. The licensee will install a cabinet with a lock in the kitchen to keep the knives and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed a Fire Extinguisher and was last purchased on 06/19/2025. It was observed handing on the wall in the dinning area. MEDICATION ROOM: The centrally stored medication will be kept in the in the locked cabinet in the office area of the facility. Facility staff and residents files will be kept locked in a separate cabinet in the office area. BEDROOMS: There are total of five (5) bedrooms of which four (4) bedrooms are designated for residents use. Bedroom #3 and bedroom #4 are shared. Bedroom #1 and bedroom #2 are private. 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. The facility will have an awake staff Continue on LIC 809C BATHROOMS: There are three (3) bathrooms at the facility. One of the bathroom is located in room #1 and another bathroom is in room #4. There is a main bathroom for staff and residents use between room #2 and three (3). LPA observed all bathrooms are clean and in a good repair. Properly supplied with toilet papers, soap and paper towels. The water temperature was noted at 133.1°F. The Licensee is going to keep a log for five days of water temperature between 105°F to 120°F. LAUNDRY ROOM: The laundry area is located in the front entrance of the facility. LPA did not observe any locked area for the laundry detergents in the laundry area; however, all laundry detergents will be kept locked in the kitchen under the sink and inaccessible to residents in care. The washer/dryer appear to be in good working condition. COMMON AREAS: The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 72°F. The living room and dining area appeared clean and were properly furnished. The facility currently does not have a television and are planning to buy one. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility. LPA observed a working telephone for the facility. SURROUNDING GROUNDS: The facility has sufficient backyard space. LPA did not observe appropriate outdoor furniture. LPA observed shaded area for residents in care. 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 an extra space or a garage. SMOKE DETECTORS/CARBON MONOXIDE. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were located throughout the facility. At 11:00 AM, they were tested and observed to be operational. Component III was conducted with the Licensee/Administrator. Continue on LIC 809-C The licensee will need to complete the following: 1. Photo of blinds for room #1 2. Outdoor furniture, submit a photo. 3. Hot water temperature log for five (5) days. Please submit the above items within ten (10) days. The facility is ready for operation upon completion of requested items in this report and final approval of the application. The licensee/Administrator should notify the Licensing agency of the admission of their first client. Exit interview was conducted and with a copy of this report was provided to the Applicant/Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 19, 2025
May 20, 2025Facility 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 Sharnjit Arora Interview Method: Telephone interview On 5/20/2025, 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, May 20, 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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The nearest licensed homes in Los Angeles County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Orchid Facility
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Apex Senior Care
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Mk Quality Care Assisted Living
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Ingomar Senior Care
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