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Kln Boarding Care
Small home·Licensed for 6·Sun Valley, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,100 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,050
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 20, 2025CDSS inspection record
Kln Boarding Care is a small care home in Sun Valley — 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 2024.
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 Kln Boarding Care
Is Kln Boarding Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Kln Boarding Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Kln Boarding Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Kln Boarding Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Kln Boarding Care cost?
$4,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,350–$5,050. 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 12 small homes and similar 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 Kln Boarding 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 Kln Boarding Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley is 1.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Kln Boarding 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.
Kln Boarding Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “KLN BOARDING CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197610571. 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 Kln Boarding Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 20, 2025, 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
APPROVED FOR: AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS IN ROOMS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 1 ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR SIX (6). GARAGE TO BE USED AS A GARAGE ONLY.
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
$4,100a month to start
Likely $3,350–$5,050
From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,100a month
Likely $3,350–$5,250
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$4,100likely $3,350–$5,050
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes and similar 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 $3,350–$5,250
- $4,100
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,950–$8,400
- $6,100
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 12 small homes and similar 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.
12 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 12 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Blue HorizonNorth Hollywood · 1.4 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Horizon EldercareNorth Hollywood · 1.4 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Hollywood Healthy LivingSun Valley · 2.0 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ardenville Home Care IBurbank · 2.2 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine HarmonyArleta · 3.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Seniors' HavenBurbank · 3.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Victor Jem Happy HomesBurbank · 4.4 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The LighthouseToluca Lake · 4.7 mi · Mid-size home$2,500Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
- California State Health GroupNorth Hills · 4.8 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of SunshineNorth Hills · 4.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of BurbankBurbank · 4.9 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Chateau MagnoliaBurbank · 5.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 8706 Herrick Avenue, Sun Valley, CA 91352Address 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 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 20, 2025.
- On file since
- 2024
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- August 20, 2025
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 2024.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
Aug 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on 08/20/25 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nicholas Reed conducted an unannounced complaint visit. LPA met with staff and later the administrator and disclosed the reason for the visit. The facility was last visited on 07/02/2024 for a prelicensing inspection. It is a single story building with four (04) bedrooms, two (02) bathrooms, kitchen, garage, laundry room, common areas, outdoor space, and a pool. It has an approved fire clearance for six (06) residents, of which five (05) can be non-ambulatory and one (01) bedridden resident in bedroom #1. Approved hospice waivers for (06) residents. LPA entered through an unlocked door with a keypad. At the main entrance, LPA observed postings including but not limited to the facility’s nondiscrimination notice, theft and loss policy, personal rights, rights of resident councils, emergency disaster plan, and contacts for the Ombudsman and confidential complaints. At approximately 9:45 a.m. LPA measured the room temperature to be 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Cameras were observed on the exterior of the facility. Walls, floors, windows, screens, and blinds were clean and in good repair. The living room contained furniture in good repair, an appropriately covered fireplace, and reading materials. Puzzles, art supplies, and exercise equipment were stored in a hallway closet. The facility had four (04) bedrooms. All bedrooms contained a nightstand, storage, and a bed with adequate bedding. All furnishings were clean and in good condition. At approximately 10:10 a.m. LPA observed the resident in Bedroom #2 with full bed rails. Interview with the administrator at approximately 10:45 a.m. revealed the resident is not receiving hospice services. A deficiency is issued on the corresponding LIC 809-D page for the retaining a resident with full bed rails without hospice services. LPA observed an adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable foods in the kitchen refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. The garage was locked and inaccessible. At 10:25 a.m. LPA measured the refrigerator and freezer temperatures to be 40 and -3 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. The stove hood and surface were clean. Appliances were in good condition. Sharps were locked under a counter. Medications were locked above the counter in a cabinet. Cleaning solutions were locked in the laundry area along with a fully-stocked first aid kit and a washing machine and dryer. At approximately 10:30 a.m. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher in the kitchen. All emergency exit paths were free from obstructions. The exit gate was unlocked with a self-closing latch. At approximately 10:40 a.m. the dual-purpose smoke and carbon monoxide detector was tested and operational. Facility detectors are hard-wired and functioned simultaneously during the test. The fire door near the main entrance closed during the test as well. Three (03) out of three (03) auditory alarms were tested and functioning. The house telephone was called at 11:00 a.m. and deemed operational. The facility had two (02) bathrooms. Bathrooms contained liquid soap, paper towels, a trash can with a tight fitting lid, grab bars in the shower, and a non-skid mat in the shower. The toilet in Bathroom #1 did not have grab bars. A deficiency is issued on the corresponding LIC 809-D page for the lack of grab bars. At 12:40 p.m. LPA measured the water temperature in Bathroom #1 to be 114.0 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed a covered patio area in the rear of the facility. The patio contained furniture in good condition and exercise equipment. The ramp which led out was secure. The pool was gated and locked to be inaccessible. A storage shed was locked and contained decorations. Around 11:30 a.m. LPA reviewed resident and personnel files. All resident and staff files were available but incomplete. Deficiencies are issued on the corresponding LIC 809-D for incomplete staff and resident files. Exit interview conducted. Appeal rights discussed. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 20, 2025
Jul 2, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
At 9:30am Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Leizl de la Cerra conducted an announced Pre-Licensing Inspection to the above facility and met with Licensee Kathrine Nagapetyan. The LPA will inspect the facility to ensure that the facility is in compliance with the rules and regulations under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Fire Clearance was approved on 02/29/2024 for a maximum capacity of six (6) residents, of which five (5) are for non-ambulatory and one (1) for a bedridden resident in room #1. Facility was also approved for a Hospice waiver for six (6) residents on February 01, 2024. The facility is a single-story building. At 9:45am, with the assistance of the Licensee, LPA conducted a facility tour of both the inside and outside premises and observed the following: KITCHEN: The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven and sink. At 9:50am, the team 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 a kitchen drawer and inaccessible to residents. The medications will be kept in the kitchen cabinet and LPA observed the cabinet is locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The first-aid kit is complete. There is a three drawer locked cabinet and will contain resident and staff records. The facility smoke alarm system is hard wired and interconnected. The fire extinguisher is located near the dining area and was observed to be fully charged and was last purchased on 02/27/24. The facility uses a dual Carbon Monoxide/Smoke alarm detectors all over the common areas of the facility. Alarms were tested and observed to be operational. BEDROOMS: There are four (4) bedrooms designated for client use. Bedrooms #2 #3 and #4 are cleared for five (5) non-ambulatory residents and bedroom #1 is cleared for one (1) bedridden. . All bedrooms are furnished with beds, night stands, chair, flashlights, caregiver pager/call button and required bedding and linen. The bedrooms have sufficient closet space and have sufficient lighting. BATHROOMS: At 10:25am LPA observed two (2) bathrooms that are clean and in good repair. Properly supplied with toilet papers, soap and paper towels. The hot water temperature measured between 112°- 115°F. observed the appropriate grab bars and have non-skid mats. COMMON AREAS: The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 73°F. The living room and dining appeared clean and were properly furnished. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility. The fireplace located in the living room is adequately closed and inaccessible. SURROUNDING GROUNDS: At 10:35 LPA observed the back of the facility. There is sufficient yard space. LPA observed appropriate outdoor furniture, with a covered shaded area for clients. There is a pool in the backyard which is fenced and locked, inaccessible to the residents. The fence surrounding the swimming pool is approximately 5 feet high all around. A key is needed to gain entry to the swimming pool as it is kept locked at all times. GARAGE: LPA observe the garage is separate from the house. The garage is locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LAUNDRY ROOM: LPA observed laundry room which has a lock and is located by the kitchen area. The washer/dryer appear to be in good condition. Laundry supplies are kept inaccessible when not in use. Cleaning supplies were also kept in the laundry room which is inaccessible to clients. Component III Orientation was conducted with the administrator/applicant during the visit. LPA de la Cerra will notify the Centralized Applications Bureau (CAB) Analyst of the completed Pre-Licensing inspection. The CAB Analyst will notify applicant when license is approved. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the signed report has been emailed to the applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 2, 2024
Apr 23, 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: Kathrine L Nagapetyan - Applicant and Erna Gevorgyan - Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Skype, Go To Meeting, etc) On 04/23/2024, 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, Apr 23, 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?
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