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Pure Assisted Living
Small home·Licensed for 6·Pacoima, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,150 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,100
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
- Last state visitMay 14, 2026CDSS inspection record
Pure Assisted Living is a small care home in Pacoima — 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 Pure Assisted Living
Is Pure Assisted Living licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Pure Assisted Living licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Pure Assisted Living 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 Pure Assisted Living still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Pure Assisted Living cost?
$4,150 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,400–$5,100. 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 13 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.
Does Pure Assisted Living take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Pure Assisted Living Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley is 1.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Pure Assisted Living keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Pure Assisted Living license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “PURE ASSISTED LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197610407. 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 Pure Assisted Living 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 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 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved by the state
- 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 SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH ONE MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 4 ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR FIVE.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — 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–$5,100
From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,150a month
Likely $3,400–$5,300
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–$5,100
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 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 $3,400–$5,300
- $4,150
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,000–$8,450
- $6,150
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for 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 13 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.
13 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$5,500.
- 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 13 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Breath of Sunshine HarmonyArleta · 0.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- California State Health GroupNorth Hills · 2.2 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of SunshineNorth Hills · 2.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Horizon EldercareNorth Hollywood · 2.6 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue HorizonNorth Hollywood · 2.6 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 3.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Mom and Dads RetreatVan Nuys · 3.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alalik Care HomeGranada Hills · 4.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of Sf ValleyVan Nuys · 4.3 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Alaga HomesNorthridge · 4.3 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Hollywood Healthy LivingSun Valley · 4.6 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ardenville Home Care IBurbank · 4.8 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aurora Home for SeniorsGranada Hills · 5.0 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 9550 Remick Ave, Pacoima, CA 91331Address 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 14, 2026.
- On file since
- 2023
- State visits
- 5
- 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. Counts cover this licence since 2023.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
May 14, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with Armine Dishoyan for a Required One (01) Year visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at around 01:00p.m. and the following was noted: The facility has outdoor furniture with a covered shaded area for residents and visitors. The property does not have a swimming pool/body of water. The facility is fire cleared for six (6) non-ambulatory of which one (1) may be bedridden in Room #4 and a hospice waiver for five (5). The facility is currently occupying five (5) residents. The living room and dining room are neat and clean. The facility has a total of four (4) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate lighting system. Hallways are well lit. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets. Kitchen is sufficiently stocked with at least two (02) days perishable and seven (07) 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 February 18, 2026. The hot water temperature was measured at 115.3°F. 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 14, 2026
Aug 1, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mariana Agban conducted an Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA met with Administrator Armine Dishovan and explained the reason for the visit. At approximately 09:30 am, with the assistance of staff, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the kitchen/ entry area. The smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and they functions properly . The fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen. The purchase date is March 13, 2025. Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. LPA found a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food at the facility; properly stored. Knives were stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Properly labeled medications were locked in one of the kitchen/office cabinets. Bedrooms: There were four (4) bedrooms designated for residents' use. Two(2) bedrooms are designated for private use, and two (2) room are shared. All four bedrooms, in use by residents, were properly furnished with appropriate beddings and linens with sufficient lighting. Bathrooms: There are two (2) bathrooms designated for residents' use. Both bathrooms were properly supplied and had functional fixtures. Hot water temperature was measured from the bathroom sink at 107.9 degrees Fahrenheit. No cleaning supplies or hazardous items were present in each bathroom during the inspection. (Continue on 809C) Common Areas: These included the living room and dining area. The common areas were properly furnished. The dining room table is large enough to sit the capacity of the facility. Seating such as couches where in good repair and sit the capacity of the facility. Surrounding Grounds: Entry/exits were free of obstruction. There was furniture appropriate for outdoor use. The outdoor area was free of hazards. LPA observed 2 storage sheds in the backyard. The laundry room is located in the backyard as well and it is locked and inaccessible to residents. The gate at the side of the home was checked to ensure no locks was installed, and that exit and passageway is clear for emergency evacuation. Resident Files: LPA conducted a file review of resident records to ensure compliance of licensing forms. Staff Files: LPA also conducted a file review of staff records to ensure forms and training are up to date and compliance with licensing forms. Medications: Medication and Medication Records were review for proper documentation. Temperature: Facility maintains a comfortable temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, there were no deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit Interview Conducted and a Copy of the Report Issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 1, 2025
Jul 22, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leizl de la Cerra conducted an annual required visit and inspection of the facility. At 10:30AM Armine Dishoyan met LPA at the entrance and LPA explained the reason for the visit. Resident and Staff Records reviews and interviews: At approximately 11:00AM to 3:00PM, six (6) out six (6) resident records were reviewed. Ten (10) staff records were reviewed to ensure compliance. Interview of two (2) staff was conducted. Interview of two (2) clients was conducted. Medications for two (2) residents were reviewed and appear to be given as prescribed. At 3:00PM LPA with the assistance of the administrator took a tour of the facility. Outside: LPA toured the outside area. LPA observed a shaded sitting area for residents. There is a locked detached storage/laundry room which is located outside. This storage room is where the two (2) washer and a dryer is located along with laundry chemicals. This room is also used for storing supplies such as toiletries, PPE supplies, incontinence supplies and wheelchairs. Additionally, there are two sheds with locks used also for storage. The facility does not have any bodies of water. Common Area: LPA observed the living room and furniture to be clean and in good repair. The fireplace located in the living room is covered and inaccessible to residents. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 78 degrees Fahrenheit. The air conditioner is operational. The facility smoke alarm system is hard wired and interconnected. The facility uses a dual Carbon Monoxide/Smoke alarm detectors all over the common areas of the facility. At 3:15PM they were tested and deemed operational. Facility maintains a telephone land line and it was observed to be operational. Required postings were observed in the hallway. The fire extinguisher is in the kitchen with purchase date of 11/14/2023. The facility is fire cleared for five (05) non-ambulatory residents; one (1) maybe bedridden in bedroom #4 and approve for six (6) hospice waiver. Continued to LIC809-C Kitchen: The kitchen appliances were functional. The kitchen has a working gas stove, faucet, refrigerator, and microwave. LPA found enough food for at least three (3) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable which are properly stored. Knives were stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Food preparation areas are clean. Garbage can have a tight fitting cover. Kitchen cleaning supplies were stored in a locked cabinet. Residents' dining table accommodates six (6) people. LPA observed a locked cabinet that contains all the residents' records, the staff records and the residents' medications. LPA observed the upper part of the cabinet and bottom part has locks and remained inaccessible to residents in care. Medications are centrally stored and locked in the cabinet. First-aid has all proper items and is current. Bedrooms: There are four (4) bedrooms that were properly furnished with appropriate dresser, night stand, chair, beddings, and linens with sufficient lighting. Extra linens and beddings are stored in the hallway closet. Bedroom #1 is occupied by one (1) resident. Bedroom #2 is occupied by one (1) resident. Bedroom #4 is occupied by two (2) residents which has a private bathroom. Bedroom #3 is approved and cleared for one (1) bedridden patient is occupied by two(2) residents. Bathrooms: There are two (2) bathrooms designated for residents use. The bathrooms were properly supplied and had functional fixtures. Grab bars and non-skid mats were observed. Hot water temperature was measured at 114.6 degrees. Garage: There is no garage. The facility was in compliance with Title 22 regulations. No immediate health and safety risks were observed during today’s visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 22, 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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