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Pendleton House
Small home·Licensed for 6·Sun Valley, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,150 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,150
- 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 29, 2026CDSS inspection record
Pendleton House 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 2023.
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 Pendleton House
Is Pendleton House licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Pendleton House licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Pendleton House been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Pendleton House still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Pendleton House cost?
$4,150 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,400–$5,150. 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 Pendleton House 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 Pendleton House Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley is 1.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Pendleton House 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.
Pendleton House license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “PENDLETON HOUSE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197610354. 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 Pendleton House Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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 September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is May 29, 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 6 residents
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 6 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER 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
$4,150a month to start
Likely $3,400–$5,150
From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,150a month
Likely $3,400–$5,350
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$4,150likely $3,400–$5,150
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 $3,400–$5,350
- $4,150
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,000–$8,500
- $6,150
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–$5,050.
- 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 Horizon EldercareNorth Hollywood · 0.7 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue HorizonNorth Hollywood · 0.7 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine HarmonyArleta · 2.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Hollywood Healthy LivingSun Valley · 2.9 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ardenville Home Care IBurbank · 3.0 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Seniors' HavenBurbank · 3.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of SunshineNorth Hills · 3.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- California State Health GroupNorth Hills · 3.9 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Mom and Dads RetreatVan Nuys · 4.2 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The LighthouseToluca Lake · 4.5 mi · Mid-size home$2,500Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of Sf ValleyVan Nuys · 4.6 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 5.0 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 12016 Pendleton Street, 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 2023, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2023. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 29, 2026.
- On file since
- 2023
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- May 29, 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. Counts cover this licence since 2023.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
May 29, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with Mary Karibian for a Required One (01) Year visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at around 09:30 AM and the following was noted: The facility has outdoor furniture with a covered shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility does not have a swimming pool/body of water. The facility is fire cleared for six (6) non-ambulatory, of which six (6) may be bedridden and a hospice waiver for six (6). The facility is currently occupying six (6) residents. The living and dining room are neat and clean. The facility has a total of four (4) bedrooms for residents and two (2) bathrooms.The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate lighting system. Hallways are well lit. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. Kitchen is sufficiently stocked with at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. (continued on LIC 809-C) Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are locked away. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 75°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. Fire extinguisher is located near the kitchen and observed to be fully charged and last inspected January 21, 2026. The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate lighting system. Hallways are well lit. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. The hot water temperature was measured at 112.5°F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets. LPA observed medication to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Facility maintains a complete first aid kit. No health and safety hazards noted during the visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 29, 2026
Apr 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 04/08/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) de la Cerra arrived at the facility at 10:30am to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with the facility administrator and LPA informed administrator the purpose of the visit. At approximately 11:00am LPA and administrator toured the facility and the following was observed. The facility is a single-story building that consist of five (5) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. LPA observed one (1) fully charged fire extinguisher. LPA observed the required facility postings in the common area. The facility provides a telephone for clients to use and LPA observed the phone to be operational. LPA observed dual smoke/carbon monoxide detectors that are hard wired and interconnected. Administrator tested the dual smoke/carbon monoxide detector @11:50am and was observed to be operational. Bedrooms: There is one (1) bedroom for staff use and four (4) bedrooms designated for residents to use. Resident rooms were observed to have sufficient lighting. All bedrooms are furnished with a night stand, a chair, a lamp, a closet and a bed with clean bedding and linens. Bathrooms: LPA observed two (2) bathrooms that are in good repair. The hot water temperature measured between 106°- 109°F. LPA observed the appropriate grab bars by the toilet and in the shower area. LPA observed the appropriate non-skid mats in each bathroom. Common Areas: The living room appeared clean and were properly furnished. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility. KITCHEN: The facility has a kitchen area that is equipped with a refrigerator, stove and microwave. There is an adequate supply of perishable and nonperishable food and dining ware to accommodate a maximum capacity of six (6). Sharps and knives were observed locked in a kitchen cabinet. Laundry Area: LPA also observed the washer and dryer located in the detached garage and both appear to be in good condition. LPA also observed a locked cabinet that stores laundry detergents and some cleaning solutions, Surrounding grounds: No bodies of water observed at this facility. LPA observed 2 seating areas for residents to use. The backyard seating area is shaded and both seating areas has furniture to accommodate the residents. The passageways and entrance to the home was clear of obstruction. Facility Records: At 1:00pm LPA conducted review of residents’ records and staff records. LPA reviewed six (6) out of six (6) client records and two (2) staff records to ensure compliance. The facility files were kept in locked cabinet located in the common area. Medications: The medications were kept in locked cabinet in the common area and is inaccessible to residents in care. The first-aid kit is complete. At approximately 1:51pm medications and medication records for two (2) residents were reviewed for proper documentation. Centrally Stored Medication Records are pre-filled by pharmacy and facility keeps a Medication Administration Record (MAR). Administrative: LPA received copies of the following; LIC 500, LIC 9020, liability insurance and administrator certificate. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. Copy of this report, was provided to the administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 8, 2025
Jan 9, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 01/09/2024 at 09:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christopher Alemoh conducted an unannounced Required – Annual Continuation Inspection and met with Administrator Mary Maro Kariban four (4) residents and two (2) staff were present during this inspection. Facility Is following COVID mitigation protocols. At 09:30 AM LPA Alemoh conducted a physical plant to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. Facility temp noted at 75 degrees. Facility is licensed to serve elderly residents aged 60 and above. Facility is cleared for non-ambulatory and bedridden residents. Facility also has an approved hospice waiver for 6 (6) residents. The Annual Licensing Fees are current. The facility is a single-story structure with four (4) Resident rooms: Rm 3 and Rm 4 serve two (2) bedridden residents, Rm 1 and Rm 2 serve one (1) bedridden resident, staff room, living room, dining room, and kitchen. LPA accessed facility through rear alleyway. S1 accompanied LPA inside and outside the facility during this inspection. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There were four (4) bedrooms designated for residents' all rooms were properly furnished with appropriate beddings and linens with sufficient lighting. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. (Cont From 809) There are two (2) bathrooms designated for residents' use. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, shower was free of mold/mildew and a non-skid mat was in place, hot water temperature properly measured between 110F-111F. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. Laundry area is located in the garage LPA observed area to be clean and appliances in good repair. PPE’s and emergency supplies are stored in two (2) industrial sized cabinets, both are locked and secured. LPA toured the kitchen area and observed a two day supply of perishable and a seven day supply of non-perishable food in cabinets above the countertop. Knives were stored in locked cabinet and toxics were observed under the sink inaccessible to residents. Appliances observed to be in good repair and functioning. First Aid kit and manual was attached wall near the backyard entrance. There is One (1) fire extinguishers in the facility. Extinguisher was observed to be charged with receipt dated May 23rd, 2023. Dual Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide are hardwired and interconnected, were tested and observed to be operable. Fire/earthquake drills are completed quarterly. At 10:13 AM LPA conducted a file review. LPA reviewed three (3) staff records, 3 out of 3 staff records had current first aid certificates and had required criminal record clearances or criminal record exemptions. LPA reviewed five (5) resident records were reviewed and, 5 out of 5 client records had Admission Agreements, Medical Assessments, Pre-appraisals (or Reappraisals) and/or Needs & Services Plans. Medication and Medication Records were reviewed for proper documentation. No deficiencies cited. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights were left with Administrator Mary Maro Kariban.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 9, 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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