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- Care approvals on fileBedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,500 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,650–$5,500
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitOctober 7, 2025CDSS inspection record
Primrose 3 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 since 2020. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory care, dementia care and hospice care are not on file.
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 Primrose 3
Is Primrose 3 licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Primrose 3 licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Primrose 3 been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Primrose 3 still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Primrose 3 cost?
$4,500 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,650–$5,500. 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 15 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.
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 Primrose 3 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 Primrose 3 Senior Care Home LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is 1 mile away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Primrose 3 keep a resident on hospice?
Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”
Primrose 3 license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “PRIMROSE 3”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197609947. 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 Primrose 3 Senior Care Home LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2020, 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 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 7, 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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careNot on file · ask the home
- BedriddenApproved by the state
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. "BEDRIDDEN IN ROOMS #1,2,3 ONLY"
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
5 questions to ask the home — nothing on file yet
- 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?”
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver not on file
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,500a month to start
Likely $3,650–$5,500
From 15 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,500a month
Likely $3,650–$5,700
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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,500likely $3,650–$5,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 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 $3,650–$5,700
- $4,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,300–$8,850
- $6,500
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 15 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.
15 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$6,000.
- 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 15 nearby homes behind this estimate
- A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 0.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 0.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alaga HomesNorthridge · 2.6 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 2.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Lily of the ValleyNorthridge · 2.7 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of Sf ValleyVan Nuys · 3.0 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Mom and Dads RetreatVan Nuys · 3.0 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Senior ResidenceChatsworth · 3.1 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of SunshineNorth Hills · 3.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Elegance Care ResortTarzana · 3.3 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Liebelove CareWoodland Hills · 3.3 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Skies RanchTarzana · 3.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- California State Health GroupNorth Hills · 3.9 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Alalik Care HomeGranada Hills · 4.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Caring Touch Board and CareChatsworth · 4.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 17537 Blythe Street, Northridge, CA 91325Address 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 2021, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2020. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated October 7, 2025.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- October 7, 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 2020.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Oct 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/07/25, at 8:15am., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gina Saucedo arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced, annual visit. Upon arrival, LPA met with Caregiver, Christopher Rogue de Guzman and disclosed the purpose of the visit. The administrator was called and stated they were out of town. LPA asked for the census, resident, and staff rosters. The facility tour started 8:55am Temperature of facility wall thermostat is observed and set to 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Medications-LPA observed medication stored in one (1) of the lower cabinets locked and secured in the kitchen area inaccessible to residents. Kitchen area was sufficiently stocked with seven (7) days of perishable and seven (7) days of non-perishable food. Sharps/Knives are stored and locked in one (1) of the cabinets in the kitchen on the right side of the sink. Toxins are kept secured and locked in one (1) of the cabinets under the kitchen sink inaccessible to residents. There is one (1) fire extinguisher located against the wall in the kitchen area on your left hand side fully charged and dated August 2025. There is a backyard which has outdoor furniture and grassy area for outdoor activities. There is no pool/and or bodies of water. LIC 809C-continued The garage is attached to the house and was observed to be locked and used to store toxins, extra storage. There is a washer and dryer located in this area. There is also one (1) refrigerator in the garage with extra food. Bedrooms/Bathrooms: There is five (5) bedrooms. One (1) bedroom is shared, three (3) bedrooms are single occupied. All five (5) bedrooms are properly furnished with proper lightning. The bathrooms have proper toiletry and grab bars. There is one (1) bathroom that is located by the entrance of the facility that is used by staff and residents. There are two (2) bedrooms that have private bathrooms. The bathroom temperature of the water are within regulations. It reads between 112.5-119 Degree Fahrenheit. Living and dining room furniture is accessible for six (6) residents and staff. There is a television, telephone line and enough seating for residents and staff. Furniture was observed to be in good condition and there is no fireplace. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired and interconnected and were tested. They were functional. Administrative: The Insurance plan is updated and expires on 07/2026, disaster plan, administrator certificate, Designation of facility responsibility, Admission Agreement, Personal Rights, resident rights signs are against the wall at the entrance of the facility, Infection Control and Disaster Plan, Ombudsman. Staff/Resident Files Reviewed: Six (6) resident files were reviewed and three (3) staff files were reviewed. Five (5) out of six (6) residents are missing functional capabilities form, five (5) out of six residents are missing resident appraisal form, One (1) resident is missing physician's report and tuberculosis, One (1) resident out of six (6) resident is missing pre-placement form, three (3) out of six (6) residents are missing needs and services plan. There are two (2) staff that are missing several forms such as Criminal Background/Fingerprinting, Personnel Record and education, training to provide medication to residents. An exit interview was conducted, several citation(s) were issued, appeals rights and a copy of this report was given to the caregiver that was present at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 7, 2025
Sep 30, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 09/30/24, at 11:45 am., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Gina Saucedo and Angelica Segovia arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced, annual visit. Upon arrival, LPA met with caregiver Chris de Guzman and disclosed the purpose of the visit. The designee administrator was called and arrived about twenty-five (25) minutes later. LPA asked for the census, resident, and staff rosters. The facility tour started 12:50 pm Temperature of facility wall thermostat is observed and set to 71 degrees Fahrenheit. Medications-LPA observed medication stored in cabinet locked and secured in the kitchen area inaccessible to residents in the kitchen area. Kitchen area was sufficiently stocked with seven (7) days of perishable and seven (7) days of non-perishable food. Sharps are stored and locked in one of the cabinets in the kitchen on the right side of the sink. Toxins are kept secured and locked in one of the cabinets under the kitchen sink inaccessible to residents. There is one (1) fire extinguisher located against the wall in the kitchen area fully charged and dated August 2025. There were two (2) complete first aid kits stored in overhead cabinet in the kitchen. There is a backyard which has outdoor furniture and grassy area for outdoor activities. There is no pool. LIC 809C-continued The garage is attached to the house and was observed to be locked and used to store toxins, washer, and dryer. There is also one (1) refrigerator in the garage with extra food. Bedrooms: There is five (5) resident bedrooms. There are two (2) bedrooms that have their private bathroom and are single occupied. One (1) bedroom that is shared and the other bedroom that is single, occupied. All five (5) bedrooms are properly furnished with proper lightning. The bathrooms have proper toiletry and grab bars. There is one bathroom that is located by the entrance of the facility that is used by staff and residents. The bathroom temperature of the water are within regulations. It reads between 114.4-118 Fahrenheit. Living and dining room furniture is accessible for five (5) residents. There is a television, telephone line and enough seating for five (5) residents. Furniture was observed to be in good condition and there is no fireplace. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired and interconnected and were tested. They were functional. Administrative: There is an annual fee due which is due as of 11/2023 for $495.00. The Insurance plan is updated and expires on 07/2025, disaster plan, administrator certificate, Designation of facility responsibility, Admission Agreement, Personal Rights, Staff LIS and resident rights signs are against the wall at the entrance of the facility, Infection Control and Disaster Plan, Ombudsman. An exit interview was conducted, two(2) citations were issued, appeals rights and a copy of this report was given to the designee administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 30, 2024
Jan 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 01/03/24, at 08:35 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gina Saucedo arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced, annual visit. Upon arrival, LPA met with caregiver Janet Araba and disclosed the purpose of the visit. The administrator- Mubeen Naimuddin was called and arrived about fifteen (15) minutes later. LPA asked for the census, resident, and staff rosters. The facility tour started 09:20 a.m. Temperature of facility wall thermostat is observed and set to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Medications-LPA observed medication stored in cabinet locked and secured in the kitchen area inaccessible to residents. Kitchen area was sufficiently stocked with seven (7) days of perishable and seven (7) days of non-perishable food. Sharps are stored and locked in one of the cabinets in the kitchen on the right side of the sink. Toxins are kept secured and locked in one of the cabinets under the kitchen sink inaccessible to residents. There is one fire extinguisher located against the wall in the kitchen area fully charged and dated February 2023. There were two (2) complete first aid kits stored in overhead cabinet in the kitchen. There is a backyard which has outdoor furniture and grassy area for outdoor activities. There is no pool. LIC 809C-continued The garage is attached to the house and was observed to be locked and used to store toxins, washer, and dryer. There is also one (1) refrigerator in the garage with extra food. Bedrooms: There is five (5) resident bedrooms. There are two bedrooms that have their private bathroom and are single occupied. One bedroom that is shared and the other bedroom that is single, occupied. All five (5) bedrooms are properly furnished with proper lightning. The bathrooms have proper toiletry and grab bars. There is one bathroom that is located by the entrance of the facility that is used by staff and residents. The bathroom temperature of the water are within regulations. It reads between 115.5-118.9 Fahrenheit. Living and dining room furniture is accessible for five (5) residents. There is a television, telephone line and enough seating for five (5) residents. Furniture was observed to be in good condition and there is no fireplace. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired and interconnected and were tested. They were functional. Administrative: There is an annual fee due which is due as of 11/2023 for $745.00. The Insurance plan is updated, disaster plan, administrator certificate, Designation of facility responsibility, Admission Agreement, Personal Rights, Staff LIS and resident rights signs are against the wall at the entrance of the facility. An exit interview was conducted, no citations were issued, and a copy of this report was given to the administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 3, 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?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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Hartland Care
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