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Lake Balboa Assisted Living
Small home·6 while this license was open·Van Nuys, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Home size6 while this license was openSmall care home · the state license record
Lake Balboa Assisted Living in Van Nuys held a license for a small care home — a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE). The license covered 6 residents. The state lists this licence as “Closed, Licensee Initiated.”
Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.
Quick answers and the state record
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Quick answers about Lake Balboa Assisted Living
Is Lake Balboa Assisted Living licensed?
The state lists this license as “Closed, Licensee Initiated,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Lake Balboa Assisted Living licensed for?
6 residents while this license was open — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Lake Balboa Assisted Living been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is Lake Balboa Assisted Living still open?
This license is listed as closed, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
What does Lake Balboa Assisted Living cost?
This license is listed as closed, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
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.
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 Lake Balboa Assisted Living take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this license is listed as closed. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license was held by Lake Balboa Assisted Living LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Valley Presbyterian Hospital is 0.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Lake Balboa Assisted Living keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is on this closed license’s record, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Lake Balboa Assisted Living license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “LAKE BALBOA ASSISTED LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #195850544. The state lists this license as “Closed, Licensee Initiated,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- This license covered 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- This license was held by Lake Balboa Assisted Living 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?”
- 4 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.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is July 15, 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 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #1. ADU IS NOT PART OF THIS FIRE CLEARANCE. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 6.
935 - ELDERLY · 983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
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
$4,800a month to start
Likely $3,950–$5,950
From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,800a month
Likely $3,950–$6,100
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$4,800likely $3,950–$5,950
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 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 $3,950–$6,100
- $4,800
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,600–$9,200
- $6,800
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 license is listed as closed. 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 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 $3,050–$7,300.
- 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
- Grant Serenity Homes of Sf ValleyVan Nuys · 0.1 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Mom and Dads RetreatVan Nuys · 0.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of SunshineNorth Hills · 2.1 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 2.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 3.0 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 3.1 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- California State Health GroupNorth Hills · 3.3 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Alaga HomesNorthridge · 3.8 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine HarmonyArleta · 3.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Elegance Care ResortTarzana · 4.8 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Horizon EldercareNorth Hollywood · 4.8 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue HorizonNorth Hollywood · 4.8 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 16037 Hart Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406Address 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 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 15, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- July 15, 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.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents
Jul 15, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Trevor Byrne conducted a Case Management – Other inspection at the facility today due to the closure of the licensed facility. LPA arrived at the facility at 09:45 AM and contacted the Licensee Representative Manush Nalbadian via telephone call. Entrance interview was conducted and the reason for the visit was explained. On July 15, 2026, the Department was advised by the Licensee Representative that the facility had been sold and that they wished to close the facility. Research revealed that the property was sold in November of 2025. Licensee representative informed LPA that they no longer had control of the property and were unable to provide access to the home. LPA attempted to speak with surrounding neighbors to confirm that there was no evidence of care and supervision being provided at this address but was unable to make contact. Based on observations of the outside of the facility, LPA found no evidence to support that the home is being operated as a licensed facility. LPA notified the Licensee Representative that Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) is requesting that they surrender the license for this location. The Licensee Representative agreed to mail the license to the Woodland Hills North Regional Office located at 21731 Ventura Blvd. Suite 250, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 once the license is found. LPA informed the Licensee representative that as of today’s date (07/15/2026) license #195850544 is officially closed and no future care and supervision may be provided under this license number. LPA informed the Licensee Representative that if they wish to operate a community care facility at this location again, they must apply for a new license and cannot start operation until a new license is issued. CONTINUED ON LIC 809C. This report was read to the Licensee Representative via telephone call. No representative of the facility was available to sign this report. A copy of this report was left at the facility address, emailed to the licensee representative, and sent via postal mail. LPA informed the Licensee Representative that CCLD is requesting that a signed copy of this report is sent to the regional office. Exit interview was conducted with the Licensee Representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 15, 2026
Jul 14, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
LPA Urena received via email corrections for the deficiencies found on the pre-licensing visit. Deficiencies have been corrected.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 14, 2025
Jun 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Urena conducted a Pre-licensing visit and met with the applicant... This is a new facility application for a Residential Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) for six (6) non-ambulatory residents; one (1) of which may be a bedridden resident(s). Waiver was granted for hospice care for six (6) residents. Fire Clearance was approved on 09/27/2024. Bedridden approved in bedroom #1. At 9:30 a.m., the LPA, and the applicant toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and that the facility will be following Title 22 Regulations. COMMON AREAS: The living room area is equipped with a television, and a fireplace which is operated with gas and is functional. The fireplace was covered and inaccessible to residents in care. There is a dedicated area for the posting of required documents at the entrance of the facility. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were tested and functional at the time of the visit. Medications will be stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen area next to the refrigerator. The residents’ and staff files will be stored and locked in a cabinet located in the living room area. LAUNDRY: There is a laundry room equipped with washer and dryer; the room is accessible through the back yard area and has a door with a lock. Detergents and cleaning supplies will be stored in a locked in this room. FRONT ENTRANCE: Front entrance will require a ramp for accessibility to the facility. Continues on LIC 809C... KITCHEN: Kitchen knives are stored locked and inaccessible in a locked kitchen drawer. A seven-day supply of non-perishable food was available. The supply of dishes is adequate. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and all appeared functional. Kitchen cleaning supplies will be stored and locked under the kitchen sink. Hot water temperature was recorded at 130.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Trash cans have a tight-fitting lid. There were no pesticides or toxins stored near food, or preparation area. The first aid supplies were complete, including a thermometer and a current version of a first aid manual. A fire extinguisher is located near the kitchen area; however, it was purchased in 2023 and was expired. BEDROOMS: There are three (3) bedrooms for residents in care, and one bedroom for staff. The Applicant will send a revised Facility Sketch to CAB to floor plan to add the Staff Bedroom. All rooms are shared rooms. Room #1 is approved for one (1) bedridden resident. All bedrooms are cleared for non-ambulatory. All bedrooms have a ramp available to exit to the outdoor area. All bedrooms were supplied with all required bedding and linens. Bedroom #3 requires additional closet and drawer space. Bedroom #1 will require additional drawer space and reposition the bed to allow for more passage to the outdoor area. Bedroom #1 requires additional drawer space. There is sufficient lighting as well as closet and drawer space available. BATHROOMS: There are three (3) full bathrooms, with shower area only and one-half bathroom. Bathrooms are equipped with toilets and shower grab bars, and non-skid mats. There are sufficient supplies of towels, paper goods and personal hygiene supplies. Hot water delivered was at 130.8 degrees Fahrenheit. SURROUNDING GROUNDS/OUTDOOR AREA: The exterior passageways were clean. The patio is furnished with outdoor furniture for residents’ use, and shade is available. The building has a central entrance for residents and visitors. Right passageway of the front of the property was cleared by the LAFD as the emergency exit/passageway. At the time of the visit the LPA observed one (1) ADU unit. The unit is identified by the address # 16035 and is located on the left-hand side of the front of the property/facility. The ADU unit will be separated from the main address by a fence and will not be accessible to residents in care. The Fire inspection did not include the ADU. Continues on LIC 809C... Pre-Licensing is incomplete with deficiencies to be resolved by 07/10/2025. Follow up Pre-licensure LIC809 will be generated upon resolution. · Front entrance will require a ramp for accessibility to the facility. · Hot water temperature was recorded at 130.6 degrees Fahrenheit. · A fire extinguisher is located near the kitchen area; however, it was purchased in 2023 and was expired. · The Applicant will send a revised Facility Sketch to CAB to reflect the Staff Bedroom. · Bedroom #3 requires additional closet and drawer space. Bedroom #1 will require additional drawer space and reposition the bed to allow for more passage to the outdoor area. Bedroom #1 requires additional drawer space. · Night-light added to hallway. Toilet Paper holders Purchase hygiene items. The applicant completed Component III orientation. This report will be sent to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved. You are not allowed to begin operating until you have been notified that your license has been approved by the CAB Analyst. Failure to comply could affect approval of your license. Exit interview was conducted and reviewed with the applicant. A copy of the report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 18, 2025
May 27, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 COMP II Participant: Manush Nalbadian, Managing Member/Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On 5/27/25, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant/administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant/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 27, 2025
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
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