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Heliotrope Assisted LivingLicense #197610349 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareHeliotrope Assisted LivingLicense #197610349 · 16764 Romar St., North Hills, CA · (818) 635-1249Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$4,850/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,950 · See costs

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  • (818) 635-1249

    From the state licensing record · October 25, 2026

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · North Hills

Heliotrope Assisted Living

16764 Romar St., North Hills, CA 91343 · Licensed since 2023

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Heliotrope Assisted Living

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,850 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,950 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 25, 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 4 residents
  • Bedriddenup to 1 resident

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 25, 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 ONE MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #4. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 25, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 25, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    State licensing record · October 25, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Heliotrope Assisted Living: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,850a month to start

Likely $3,950–$5,950

From 9 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$4,850likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,850likely $3,950–$5,950

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 3 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 $3,950–$6,150
$4,850
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,650–$9,350
$7,350
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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $7,500

$3,000$7,500

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

9 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,200–$6,950.

  • Alaga HomesNorthridge · 0.5 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Grant Serenity of Granada HillsGranada Hills · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 1.5 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Alalik Care HomeGranada Hills · 1.5 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Balboa Senior LivingGranada Hills · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Aurora Home for SeniorsGranada Hills · 2.3 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • California State Health GroupNorth Hills · 2.5 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 2.7 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Breath of SunshineNorth Hills · 2.9 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 3 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.

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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.

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Where it is

16764 Romar St., North Hills, CA 91343Address from the public record · October 25, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Providence Holy Cross Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.7 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).

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The 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 25, 2026 · License #197610349 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Feb 10, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leslie Ngo-Castaneda conducted an annual required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA met with staff Zamira Bechelova and explained for the visit. At 9:40 AM who is the licensee, Peter Atoyan, arrived and was explained the reason of the visit. At 10:20 AM, with the assistance of licensee, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the entry area. At 10:30 AM the smoke alarms were tested and are operational that are located each bedroom, the hallway and kitchen. There are carbon monoxide detectors that functions properly. The fire extinguisher is in the kitchen. The charge date is 3.25.2025, during the visit the facility is at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is fire cleared for six (06) non-ambulatory residents; one (1) may be bedridden for bedroom #4 and is cleared for four (4) hospice waiver. Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. The kitchen has a working gas stove, faucet, freezer, refrigerator, and microwave. LPA found enough at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food at the facility that is properly stored. Frozen foods are wrap, dated, and stored properly as well. Knives were stored in a locked box in the kitchen counter-top. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Garbage cans have tight fitting covers. Bathrooms: There are four (4) bathroom designated for residents' use and staff. The bathrooms were properly supplied and had functional fixtures. Hot water temperature was measured at 105.1 degrees Fahrenheit for bathroom #1 located in the hallway across bedroom #1. Bathroom #2 by the end of the hallway and is used only for staff. Bathroom #3 is inside bedroom #3. Hot water temperature was measured at 105.2 degrees Fahrenheit. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets in the hallway. Continue to LIC 809-C Bedrooms: There were four (4) bedrooms designated for residents' and staff use. Bedroom #1 is shared but is used privately at the present. Bedroom #2 is shared. Bedroom #3 is private. Bedroom #4 is private for the residents were properly furnished with appropriate dresser, beddings, and linens with sufficient lighting. Common Areas: LPA toured all common areas of the facility. These included the living room and dining area for residents. The common areas were properly furnished. Residents dining table fits enough for six (6). LPA observed common areas to be very clean and tidy. LPA observed the floors to be in very good condition. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility. Furniture in common area was observed to be in good repair. Office is located in the common area. Fireplace is close and block off for access. There are no issues with fire clearance. Infection control: Facility mitigation plan to make sure licensee was following current infection control recommendations. LPA obtain a copy and reviewed the infection control plan during this visit. Surrounding Grounds: Entry and exits were free of obstruction. There was furniture appropriate for outdoor use. The outdoor area was free of hazards. The facility does not have a swimming pool or body of water. There is no garage in the facility only a car port. Laundry service: There is enough linen available to change weekly or more if need. Laundry is located outside the covered patio. Cleaning supplies are being stored in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink and hallway cabinet. Staff Files: LPA also conducted a file review of staff records to ensure forms and training are up to date and compliance with licensing forms. Records were checked for expired or missing certificates and clearances: LPA conducted a file review of staff for criminal record clearances and current First Aid. The administrator file was reviewed for current first aid, fingerprint clearance, administrator certificate, and HIV/AIDS and TB training. Continue to LIC 809-C Medications are in a centrally stored and locked place, including over-the-counter medicines; medications are properly labeled and checked for expiration dates. Each centrally stored prescription and PRN medication has been logged in the medications log with proper documentation from the clients’ doctor. Proper medication dispensing instruction are followed and checked for contamination. First-aid has all proper items and is current. Resident records were reviewed for requirements and legibility: LPA reviewed client’s files for current appraisal. Planned activities are offered. Facility is within CA code of Regulations Title 22 or Health and Safety Code. No deficiencies were found, exit interview conducted, copy of report has been issued and discussed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 10, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jan 13, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leslie Ngo-Castaneda conducted an annual required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA met with staff Ruzanna Manukyan and explained for the visit. At 10:16 AM Ruzanna Manukyan who is the designee arrived and met with LPA, explained the reason for the visit. At 10:30 AM licensee, Peter Atoyan, arrived and was explained the reason of the visit. At 10:16 am, with the assistance of designee, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the entry area. The smoke alarms are operational that are located each bedroom, the hallway and kitchen. There are carbon monoxide detectors that functions properly. The fire extinguisher is in the kitchen. The charge date is 4/11/2024. During the visit the facility is at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is fire cleared for six (06) non-ambulatory residents; one (1) may be bedridden for bedroom #4 and is cleared for four (4) hospice waiver. Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. The kitchen has a working gas stove, faucet, freezer, refrigerator, and microwave. LPA found enough at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food at the facility that is properly stored. Frozen foods are wrap, dated, and stored properly as well. Knives were stored in a locked box in the kitchen counter-top. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Garbage cans have tight fitting covers. Cleaning supplies and aerosols that was found in the hallway cabinet was found to be unlock an accessible to residents. Deficiency will be cited in LIC 809-D. Laundry and other cleaning supplies were stored and locked away in the kitchen below the sink. Continue to LIC 809-C Bathrooms: There are three (3) bathroom designated for residents' use. The bathrooms were properly supplied and had functional fixtures. Hot water temperature was measured at 105.1 degrees Fahrenheit for bathroom #1 located in the hallway across bedroom #1. Bathroom #2 by the end of the hallway and is used only for staff. Bathroom #3 is inside bedroom #3. Hot water temperature was measured at 105.3 degrees Fahrenheit. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets in the hallway. Common Areas: LPA toured all common areas of the facility. These included the living room and dining area for residents. The common areas were properly furnished. Residents dining table fits enough for six (6). LPA observed common areas to be very clean and tidy. LPA observed the floors to be in very good condition. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility. Furniture in common area was observed to be in good repair. Office is located in the common area. Fireplace is close and block off for access. There are no issues with fire clearance. Infection control: Facility mitigation plan to make sure licensee was following current infection control recommendations. LPA obtain a copy and reviewed the infection control plan during this visit. Surrounding Grounds: Entry and exits were free of obstruction. There was furniture appropriate for outdoor use. The outdoor area was free of hazards. The facility does not have a swimming pool or body of water. There is no garage in the facility only a car port. Laundry service: There is enough linen available to change weekly or more if need. Laundry is located outside the covered patio. Cleaning supplies are being stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen area. Staff Files: LPA also conducted a file review of staff records to ensure forms and training are up to date and compliance with licensing forms. Records were checked for expired or missing certificates and clearances: LPA conducted a file review of staff for criminal record clearances and current First Aid. The administrator file was reviewed for current first aid, fingerprint clearance, administrator certificate, and HIV/AIDS and TB training. Continue to LIC 809-C This page is corrected due to appeal granted on 9.24.2025. Bedrooms: There were four (4) bedrooms designated for residents' use. Bedroom #1 is shared but is used privately at the present. Bedroom #2 is empty and is used as a lounge area for the staff. Bedroom #3 is shared. Bedroom #4 is private for the residents were properly furnished with appropriate dresser, beddings, and linens with sufficient lighting. Although resident room smells like urine, it was not verified that resident was no incontinent. Medications are in a centrally stored and locked place, including over-the-counter medicines; medications are properly labeled and checked for expiration dates. Each centrally stored prescription and PRN medication has been logged in the medications log with proper documentation from the clients’ doctor. Proper medication dispensing instruction are followed and checked for contamination. First-aid has all proper items and is current. Resident records were reviewed for requirements and legibility: LPA reviewed client’s files for current appraisal. Planned activities are offered. R5 is missing TB test and MD report. Deficiency will be cited in LIC 809-D. Facility is within CA code of Regulations Title 22 or Health and Safety Code. No deficiencies were found, exit interview conducted, copy of report has been issued and discussed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 13, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Jan 24, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leslie Ngo-Castaneda conducted an annual required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA met with staff Ruzanna Manukyan and explained for the visit. At 10:20 am Peter Atoyan who is the licensee arrived and met with LPA, explained the reason for the visit. At 10:21 am, with the assistance of licensee, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the entry area. The smoke alarms are operational that are located each bedroom, the hallway and kitchen. There are carbon monoxide detectors that functions properly. The fire extinguisher is in the kitchen. The charge date is 5/13/2023. During the visit the facility is at 78 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is fire cleared for six (06) non-ambulatory residents; one (1) may be bedridden for bedroom #4 and is cleared for 4 hospice waiver. Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. The kitchen has a working gas stove, faucet, freezer, refrigerator, and microwave. LPA found enough at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food at the facility that is properly stored. Frozen foods are wrap, dated, and stored properly as well. Knives were stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Garbage cans have tight fitting covers. Cleaning supplies, pesticides or toxic cleaning supplies were stored and locked away in the kitchen below the sink. Bedrooms: There were four (4) bedrooms designated for residents' use. Bedroom #1 is shared but is used privately at the present. Bedroom #2 is empty and is used as a lounge area for the staff. Bedroom #3 is shared. Bedroom #4 is private for the residents were properly furnished with appropriate dresser, beddings, and linens with sufficient lighting. Continue to LIC 809-C Bathrooms: There are three (3) bathroom designated for residents' use. The bathrooms were properly supplied and had functional fixtures. Hot water temperature was measured at 105.1 degrees Fahrenheit for bathroom #1 located in the hallway across bedroom #1. Bathroom #2 by the end of the hallway and is used only for staff. Bathroom #3 is inside bedroom #3. Hot water temperature was measured at 105.3 degrees Fahrenheit. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets in the hallway. Common Areas: LPA toured all common areas of the facility. These included the living room and dining area for residents. The common areas were properly furnished. Residents dining table fits enough for six (6). LPA observed common areas to be very clean and tidy. LPA observed the floors to be in very good condition. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility. Furniture in common area was observed to be in good repair. Office is located in the common area. Fireplace is close and block off for access. There are no issues with fire clearance. Infection control: Facility mitigation plan to make sure licensee was following current infection control recommendations. LPA obtain a copy and reviewed the infection control plan during this visit. Surrounding Grounds: Entry and exits were free of obstruction. There was furniture appropriate for outdoor use. The outdoor area was free of hazards. The facility does not have a swimming pool or body of water. There is no garage in the facility only a car port. Laundry service: There is enough linen available to change weekly or more if need. Laundry is located outside the covered patio. Cleaning supplies are being stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen area. Staff Files: LPA also conducted a file review of staff records to ensure forms and training are up to date and compliance with licensing forms.Records were checked for expired or missing certificates and clearances: LPA conducted a file review of staff for criminal record clearances and current First Aid. The administrator file was reviewed for current first aid, fingerprint clearance, administrator certificate, and HIV/AIDS and TB training. Continue to LIC 809-C Medications are in a centrally stored and locked place, including over-the-counter medicines; medications are properly labeled and checked for expiration dates. Each centrally stored prescription and PRN medication has been logged in the medications log with proper documentation from the clients’ doctor. Proper medication dispensing instruction are followed and checked for contamination. First-aid has all proper items and is current. Resident records were reviewed for requirements and legibility: LPA reviewed client’s files for current appraisal. Planned activities are offered. Facility is within CA code of Regulations Title 22 or Health and Safety Code. No deficiencies were found, exit interview conducted, copy of report has been issued and discussed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 24, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Jan 11, 2023Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 1/11/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Ruiz conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit to this facility and met with applicant Peter Atoyan. This is a Change of Ownership Application. A fire Clearance dated 12/21/2022 was received for six (6) residents, of which five (5) could be non-ambulatory residents, and one (1) bedridden in Room #4. Facility has a hospice waiver for four (4) residents. The purpose of today’s visit is to inspect the facility to ensure that it maintains compliance under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Today’s site visit consisted of LPA touring the physical plant inside and outside and observed the following: Facility has a fire extinguisher, with a date of purchase of 3/16/22. There is a functioning telephone on the premises. Emergency exit plan/sketch is posted on the living room wall with other posting requirements. There are (4) resident bedrooms. Resident bedrooms were observed to be appropriately furnished. The common areas (living room, kitchen and dining areas) were appropriately furnished, and lighting was adequate. The living room has a television and comfortable furniture. Resident and staff records are stored in a locked cabinet in the living area. Medications are centrally stored in a locked file cabinet. The first aid kit is readily available. There are three (3) bathrooms in the facility. One (1) bathroom is designated for staff use only and the two (2) common bathrooms have non-skid mats and appropriate grab bars. Trash cans were observed to have closed tight fitting lids. (CONT. on LIC809-C) The kitchen knives are stored in a locked box. The kitchen cleaning supplies are stored in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. The necessary precautions have been made to the facility to safely house dementia residents such as auditory alarms on all doors and locked areas for centrally stored medications. Facility appears to be clean and in good repair. Appliances in the kitchen appeared to be functional. There is a sitting area in the backyard for residents to conduct outdoor activities. Laundry service is done outdoors. The backyard is fenced. Component III was conducted with applicant. No deficiencies issued with this report. This report will be forwarded to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Representative Peter Atoyan. A copy of this report was signed and delivered.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 11, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Nov 9, 2022Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 5 Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: Peter Atoyan, Applicant; Iren Plokhova, Administrator Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II via telephone call with the analyst at CAB. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. 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, Nov 9, 2022

License holder

Heliotrope Assisted Living, licensed since 2023.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2023, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
5
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 2023, 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 homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“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
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe 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

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Frequently asked questions

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Quick answers about Heliotrope Assisted Living

Is Heliotrope Assisted Living licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

How many residents is Heliotrope Assisted Living licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Has Heliotrope Assisted Living been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Heliotrope Assisted Living still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Heliotrope Assisted Living cost?

$4,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,950–$5,950. 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 9 small homes within 3 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 Heliotrope Assisted Living 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 Heliotrope Assisted Living, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is 2.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Heliotrope Assisted Living keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Heliotrope Assisted Living license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “HELIOTROPE ASSISTED LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #197610349. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • Licensed to Heliotrope Assisted Living, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is February 10, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 25, 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

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    Estimated starting rate

    $2,850 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $2,200–$3,650

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    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,850 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,950

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Granada Hills · 0.3 mi

    Concordia Board & Care II

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,900 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,050

    On 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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    Granada Hills · 0.3 mi

    Concordia Residential Care

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,650 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,800–$5,750

    On the state record

    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Granada Hills · 0.3 mi

    Concordia Assisted Living

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,800 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,900

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Northridge · 0.3 mi

    Casa Marina Residential Care

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,100 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250

    On 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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