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Saint Mariam's Care Center

Small home·Licensed for 6·North Hills, California

LicensedLicence #197610769
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,050 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit3 of 6 beds occupiedJune 12, 2026 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJune 12, 2026CDSS inspection record

Saint Mariam's Care Center is a small care home in North Hills — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents.

Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Saint Mariam's Care Center

Is Saint Mariam's Care Center licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is Saint Mariam's Care Center licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Saint Mariam's Care Center been cited?

3 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is Saint Mariam's Care Center still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Saint Mariam's Care Center cost?

$5,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,150–$6,250. 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 9 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 228 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,300 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 228 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Saint Mariam's Care Center 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 Saint Mariam's Care Center Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Mission Community Hospital 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 Saint Mariam's Care Center 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.

Saint Mariam's Care Center license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SAINT MARIAM'S CARE CENTER INC”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
  • License #197610769. 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 Saint Mariam's Care Center Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
  • 8 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 3 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 1 complaint and 1 substantiated allegation on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 12, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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. APPROVED FOR SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS, OF WHICH ONE(1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #4. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (6).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

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

$5,050a month to start

Likely $4,150–$6,250

From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,050a month

Likely $4,150–$6,400

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
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,050likely $4,150–$6,250

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,150–$6,400
$5,050
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,850–$9,500
$7,050
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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 9 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

9 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,250–$5,900.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 15649 Chase Street, North Hills, CA 91343Address 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 7 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 12, 2026.

On file since
2025
State visits
8
Most recent visit
June 12, 2026
Occupied at that visit
3 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated June 12, 2026. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations3typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations1typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 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
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20262312025440

The last 36 months — 7 of 7 documents

20262 state visits · 3 documents
Jun 12, 2026Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff is financially abusing resident.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tihesha Smith made a 10-day complaint visit to this facility. LPA Smith was greeted by staff and disclosed the purpose of the visit. Staff is financially abusing resident. It is alleged that staff are financially abusing resident #1 (R1). To investigate the allegation, LPA Smith requested copies of facility documents relevant to the investigation at 10:48 am, interviewed resident and staff at 10:55am -11:17 am, and toured facility at 11:18 am. The licensee revealed the following:the licensee became R1’s Power of Attorney (POA) and opened a joint bank account with the resident and initiated transactions on the joint account. Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the allegation above is substantiated at this time. Deficiencies on 9099D Exit interview conducted/copy of report given. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 12, 2026 · control 31-AS-20260608115714

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87217(d)(4) · Plan of correction due date: Jun 22, 2026

[...] No Licensee or employee of a facility shall: become the joint holder on any account [...] with a resident which pose a potentia Health, Safety, or Personal risk to residents in care. This requirement was not met as Licensee admitted that they are listed on deposit account specified in Section 87217(h) with a resident which pose a potential Health, Safety, or Personal risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 12, 2026

Plan of correction: The Licensee shall provide written statement and/or documentation that they are not and will not be listed on any resident deposit accounts. POC: 06/15/2026

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87468.2(a)26(c) · Plan of correction due date: Jun 22, 2026

[...] a licensee, or a spouse, domestic partner, relative, or employee of a licensee, shall not do any of the following: Serve as an agent for a resident under any general or special power of attorney. This requirement was not met as Licensee admitted that they are the POA for R1 which pose a potential Health, Safety, or Personal risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 12, 2026

Plan of correction: The Licensee shall provide written statement and documentation that they are not will not be listed on a Power of Attorney (POA) for any resident in care. POC: 06/15/2026

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: HSC 1546.58(a)(5) · Plan of correction due date: Jun 15, 2026

Persons prohibited from being a licensee, owning beneficial interest in licensed facility. The department may prohibit persons from being a licensee, [...] and may further prohibit any licensee from employing, or continuing the employment of, [...], any employee, […] who has done any of the following: improper use or embezzlement of client moneys. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Licensee admited to:becoming joint tenant/POA for R1 and improperly use of R1’s finances. This possesses an immediate health and safety risk to resident(s) in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 12, 2026

Plan of correction: The Licensee shall provide banking information that they have been removed from R1s account and will register for vendor training for residents personal rights, property management for safeguarding cash POC: 06/15/2026

Jun 12, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Post Licensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tihesha Smith conducted an unannounced post licensing visit in conjunction to complaint #31-AS-20260608115714. The following was observed during facility tour: Administrator was not present at the facility at time of visit Resident # 3 (R3) in room #3 (shared room) is bedridden and/or non-ambulatory and is using a bed with full bed rails. Licensee revealed full bed rails are used to prevent resident from falling out of bed. Resident #2 (R2) in room #1 (shared room) does not have a resident file available to review at time of visit. At least one or more cars that or damaged or not working being stored on facility premises. Staff personal use of resident closet/ensuite bathroom locked The licensing contacted the administrator at approximately 11:45 am, LPA Smith briefly discussed with administrator that resident records should be on file ready and available for review, full bed rails require physician orders and must not use as restraint. Additional items observed: admission agreements verbiage regarding crushed medications need to be revised to ensure physician is contacted with orders and documentation noting crush medication is authorized. Due to time constraints citations will be issued on future visit. Exit interview conducted/copy of report providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 12, 2026
Mar 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

At 10:30 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tihesha Smith made a subsequent announced visit to this facility. LPA was greeted by the Licensee and administrator. The purpose of the visit was to verify that the items observed during pre-licensing visit have been corrected. The licensee and administrator confirmed updated sketch with room changes was sent to CAB specialist. Slips mats are in the showers. The bedroom sleeping arrangement in closet has been removed. Individual who licensee is POA for has moved from the home and will not be a resident. The installed grab bars were found to be unstable and/or inadequate to provide safe support for handholds during maneuvering to reduce the risk of falls. Remaining items: · Bedroom #1 Bathroom: need secure grab bars · Bedroom #2 bathroom: need secure grab bars · Bedroom #3 bathroom: need secure grab bars · Guest bathroom: need secure grab bars Licensee/Administrator will provide pictures to LPA Smith once installed. Garage observed to be used for storage Copy of this report will be forwarded to the CAB specialist. Exit interview conducted/Copy of report given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 27, 2026
20254 state visits · 4 documents
Dec 11, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

At 10:00 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tihesha Smith made a subsequent announced visit to this facility to conduct Pre-licensing inspection. LPA was greeted by the Licensee and administrators (CA Identification verified.) LPA Smith attempted initial pre-licensing inspection on 10/30/2025 and rescheduled to 11/13/2025. This licensing application is a plan of correction to unlicensed operation that was substantiated under complaint # 31-AS-20241022130708 on 10/29/2024. The home is single story and has four (4) bedrooms/each with its own bathroom and 1(one) guest bath for a total of five (5) bathrooms. The common areas (kitchen, dining, and living room/office areas) were appropriately furnished, and lighting was adequate. Refrigerator stocked with adequate food supply. Freezer in hallways stocked with meats/poultry. Pantry closet stocked with canned foods, dry foods and ready meals. The appliances in the kitchen appeared to be functional. The sharps and first aid kit are stored and locked in hallway standalone cabinet near medications. The living room has a television and comfortable furniture. Games and activities for residents are stored on the living room console table. There are two (2) wall mounted fire extinguishers in the home: One (1) dining room and one (1) in hallway located near bedroom #4. Both fire extinguishers observed to be fully charged. Dual Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were observed all over the facility, tested, and observed to be operational at 02:34 pm. Posting requirements in the living room and near front door. Bedrooms have required furniture but need to be relocated. Extra linen/supplies stored on shelving in hallway. The hot water was tested for the bathrooms to be at 109. °F. Bathrooms have trash cans with lids, hand soap and paper towels, grab bars only in bathroom # 4. Medications stored and locked in hallway standalone. Facility files stored in small office cabinet. Toxins locked in guest bathroom standalone cabinet. Laundry room in hallway and the appliances were observed to be in good repair. Covered patio with table and sufficient seating for residents to conduct outdoor activities. Pool on property enclosed by fenced and observed to be locked an inaccessible. Facility observed to be clean and in good repair. Component III was conducted with the administrator (Elena Kordonskiy) and understanding of Title 22 requirements confirmed by the administrator. The following items identified need to be corrected: The usage of the bedroom’s will be corrected on the facility sketch and sent to CAB specialist Bedroom #1 has two individuals in room will be a shared room Bedroom #1 Bathroom: Add grab bars and skid mats Bedroom #2 will be the staff room---- Licensee will remove additional bedroom room sleeping arrangement out of the closet and relocate to bedroom # 3 Bedroom #2 bathroom: Add grab bars and skid mats Bedroom #3 bathroom: Add grab bars and skid mats Bedroom #4 is bedridden Guest bathroom: Add grab bars Elena Kordonskiy will be the administrator/ Licensee will send administrators certificate to CAB Specialist Licensee has power of attorney (POA) for an individual that she stated will be a resident. Licensee will need to provide notarized POA revocation form Copy of this report will be forwarded to the CAB specialist. Exit interview conducted/Copy of report given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 11, 2025
Nov 13, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tihesha Smith attempted Comp III prelicensing visit at this facility. At 10:05 AM LPA Smith called the licensee Ofelia. The licensee stated she was ill and would have sister Mariam speak on her behalf due to limited English. Mariam tried sending email to reschedule. LPA Smith will reschedule the visit for a later date.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 13, 2025
Oct 30, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

At approximately 10:15 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tihesha Smith conducted an announced prelicensing visit. LPA met with the the licensee Ofelia Mkrtchyan. LPA spoke briefly with the Administrator Anahit Vardanyan who stated she had an emergency and was unable to attend the visit. This facility is not ready to be licensed at this time. A new appointment will be set for the visit. Exit interview conducted and Copy of report given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 30, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: Ofelya Mkrtchyan CEO/ Anahit Vardanyan Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On August 15, 2025, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and 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 the 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, Aug 15, 2025
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents and the questions below stand in their place.

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  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
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