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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,250 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,500
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitMay 14, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderLa Senior Home Inc.Since date not on file · 2 licensed homes
La Senior Home is a small care home in Northridge — 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.
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 La Senior Home
Is La Senior Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is La Senior Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has La Senior Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is La Senior Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does La Senior Home cost?
$5,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,300–$6,500. 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 8 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 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 La Senior Home 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 La Senior Home Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is 1.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can La Senior Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
La Senior Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “LA SENIOR HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #197611069. 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 La Senior Home Inc., 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?”
- 1 state inspection visit 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.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is May 14, 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 5 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 5 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident
State licensing record · September 13, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR ONE (1) AMBULATORY IN ROOM 6 AND FIVE (5) NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH ONE MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 1. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR FIVE (5).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — 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
$5,250a month to start
Likely $4,300–$6,500
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,250a month
Likely $4,300–$6,650
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$5,250likely $4,300–$6,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 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 (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 $4,300–$6,650
- $5,250
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,700
- $7,250
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 8 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.
8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$5,000.
- 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 8 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Lily of the ValleyNorthridge · 0.3 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Senior ResidenceChatsworth · 0.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Liebelove CareWoodland Hills · 2.3 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 2.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Caring Touch Board and CareChatsworth · 2.6 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 2.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Wholesome Life Senior LivingCanoga Park · 2.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Skies RanchTarzana · 2.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 8359 Melvin Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324Address 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 2026, the state has filed 1 document for this home, and its records count 1 visit. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 14, 2026.
- On file since
- 2026
- State visits
- 1
- Most recent visit
- May 14, 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.
The full record — 1 document
May 14, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Cava conducted a Pre-Licensing Inspection with the applicant representative and administrators Tigran and Naira Gevorgyan. This is a Change in Location (CHOL) application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The application was received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) on April 6, 2026. A fire clearance was approved on May 12, 2026 for five (5) non-ambulatory residents and one (1) bedridden resident, for a total capacity of six. The applicant is also requesting a hospice waiver to retain six (6) residents. The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector are dual and hard wired. The facility has two new fire extinguishers that was purchased on September 7, 2022. One fire extinguisher is located in dining room/kitchen area, and the other at the hallway. Prior to the Pre-Licensing inspection, a Component III power point presentation was held between 12:00pm to 1:00pm. A tour of the physical plant was initiated at approximately 1:00pm and the following was observed: KITCHEN: The kitchen area is equipped with two refrigerators, stove/oven, microwave and sink. There are no residents at this facility at this time, but applicants will supply the home with both perishable and non-perishable foods once residents move in. Knives will be locked in a kitchen drawer. BEDROOMS: There are six (6) bedrooms designated for client use. All rooms are for private, with bedroom #1 having a bedridden fire clearance (per STD 850). The applicant furnished the resident bedrooms with beds, night stand, chairs, dresser, bedding and linen. The bedrooms have sufficient lighting and closet space. BATHROOMS: The facility has three (3) bathrooms. Two bathrooms are designated for resident use, and one for staff. Bathrooms designated for the resident use were observed to have proper fixtures, grab bars, and non-skid mats. The hot water delivered in the bathrooms measured between 105 to 107 degrees. COMMON AREAS: These included the living room and dining room area. Living room is furnished with two couches, table and television. The dining room table is large enough to accommodate six (6). Floors were clean and in good repair. There were no visible immediate hazards. LAUNDRY ROOM: The laundry room is located by the kitchen. MEDICATIONS: Medications will be kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. OFFICE/STAFF WORKSTATION: Staff workstation, where resident and staff records will be maintained, is located opposite the dining room. GARAGE: The garage is attached to the home. Garage will be used as storage space for cleaning supplies, detergents and equipment. SURROUNDING GROUNDS: The driveway, passageways and entrance to the home was clear of obstruction. All entry and exit doors have a functional auditory alert when the doors open. The backyard of the facility has a patio where backyard furniture will be placed to accommodate the residents. There is a swimming pool that is fenced all around with a gate that will be kept locked at all times. The fence surrounding the swimming pool is approximately 5 feet high all around its parameters. In addition to the fence, the pool is covered with a thick material to prevent resident use. Pursuant to Title 22, Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, the facility's physical environment is compliant and ready for licensure. CAB will be advised and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 14, 2026
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
La Senior Home Inc., operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- La Senior Home · North Hollywood
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Los Angeles County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Bright Eyes VII
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$4,050 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Bright Eyes Retirement Home #5
Northridge · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$4,000 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Bright Eyes I
Northridge · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$3,850 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Lily of the Valley
Northridge · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$3,800 a month to start · Listed by the home
Melvin Heart Haven
Northridge · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$5,700 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Orchid Facility
Tarzana · Small home · 0.4 mi away
$5,100 a month to start · Covelight estimate