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Silver Age Living

Small home·Licensed for 6·Arcadia, California

Licensed since 2025Licence #198603858
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$6,700 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $5,500–$8,250
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitFebruary 19, 2026CDSS inspection record

Silver Age Living is a small care home in Arcadia — 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 2025.

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 Silver Age Living

Is Silver Age Living licensed?

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

How many residents is Silver Age Living licensed for?

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

Has Silver Age Living been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.

Is Silver Age Living still open?

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

What does Silver Age Living cost?

$6,700 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $5,500–$8,250. 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 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 Silver Age Living 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 Silver Age Living, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

USC Arcadia Hospital is 2.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Silver Age Living 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.

Silver Age Living license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SILVER AGE LIVING, INC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #198603858. 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 Silver Age Living, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 3 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is February 19, 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. BEDRIDDEN RESIDENT APPROVED IN ROOM #1. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6) RESIDENTS.

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

$6,700a month to start

Likely $5,500–$8,250

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

Likely monthly total

$6,700a month

Likely $5,500–$8,400

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$6,700likely $5,500–$8,250

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 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 $5,500–$8,400
$6,700
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,350–$11,350
$8,700
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 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.

9 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $6,500–$8,650.

  • 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 9 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 5342 Huddart Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006Address 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 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated February 19, 2026.

On file since
2025
State visits
3
Most recent visit
February 19, 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 2025.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025220

The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Feb 19, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vaid made an unannounced visit and met with Administrator Ara Postaldjian and Gina Abegunde, lead caregiver to conduct an annual licensing evaluation. Toured the facility with Administrator and did not observe any health and safety concerns. Administrator certificate expires 09/15/2027. Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly to serve adults ages 60 and over. A Dementia waiver and a hospice waiver for six (6) is in place. The requested capacity is for five (5) non-ambulatory and one (1) bedridden in room #1. Structure: Facility is a single-story home located in a residential area consisting of four (4) bedrooms (3 private and 1 shared), two and half (2.5) bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry area in the backyard shed area, detached garage with 2 parking spaces, and backyard outdoor patio area. Front yard is landscaped with grass. Interior temperature is set at a comfortable level. Liability Insurance expires 12/09/2026. Bedroom Clients: Three (3) bedrooms are designated as private bedrooms and one bedroom (1) is shared. Bedrooms are equipped with one bed, night stand, chair, lamp, and overhead lighting. Bathrooms: Two and half (2.5) bathrooms are equipped with working toilets, wash basins, bathtub/ walk-in shower. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: All beds had the required linen/supplies which include, pillowcase, mattress pads, fitted sheet, blanket and bedspreads. Adequate supply of linens is stored in bedroom closets. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan: Emergency numbers are posted and readily available for review. Two (2) fully charged fire extinguishers were observed. Facility has a land line telephone. Continued on 809C.......... Food Service: Dishes, cups, and flatware are stored in the kitchen cupboards, inspected and in good repair. Knives, cutlery, and other sharp kitchen utensils were observed locked and inaccessible. Adequate food supply is stored in the kitchen and consists of the following: 2-day perishables, and 7-day non-perishables. Smoke Detectors: There are electrical & inter-connected smoke detectors located in all bedrooms, common areas, and hallways. Disaster drill was conducted 01/15/2026. Appliances: Refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer are in new condition. The residence is equipped with central heating and air conditioning. Toxins: Cleaning supplies, and toxins are locked only accessible to staff. Water Temperature: Hot water was tested in all bathrooms, and kitchen sink. Water temperature was not within normal limits 105 degrees Fahrenheit and not more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Medication, First-Aid Kit & Book: Designated centrally stored medications cabinet, and the first-aid kit has been inspected which has at least the following: tweezers, scissors, antiseptic, bandages, gauze, thermometer; including a current First Aid manual. Clients & Staff Files: Designated areas for files are stored in the kitchen. LPA Vaid reviewed five resident files and two staff files, staff and residents have all the necessary documents. Pools/Body of Water: No bodies of water are in the premises. Fire Clearance: Fire clearance was approved for 5 non-ambulatories, of which 1 may be bedridden in room #1. No deficiencies were observed on today visit. Exit interview was conducted and copy of this licensing evaluation report was provided to Administrator Postaldjian.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 19, 2026
20252 state visits · 2 documents
Feb 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza made an announced visit and met with Licensees Ara Postaldjian and Sharon Giragosian to conduct a Pre-Licensing evaluation. An application was submitted to Community Care Licensing Department (CCLD) on for an initial application of a Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) to serve adults ages 60 and over. A Dementia waiver and a hospice waiver for six (6) is in place. The requested capacity is for five (5) non-ambulatory and one (1) bedridden in room #1. Structure: Facility is a single-story home located in a residential area consisting of four (4) bedrooms [2 private and 2 shared], three (3) bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry area in the backyard shed area, detached garage with 2 parking spaces, and backyard outdoor patio area. Front yard is landscaped with grass. Bedroom Clients: Two (2) bedrooms are designated as private bedroom and two (2) will be shared. Bedrooms are equipped with one bed, night-stand, chair, lamp, and overhead lighting. Bathrooms: Three (3) full bathrooms are equipped with working toilets, wash basins, bathtub/ walk-in shower. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: All beds had the required linen/supplies which include, pillowcase, mattress pads, fitted sheet, blanket and bedspreads. Adequate supply of linens is stored in bedroom closets. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan: Emergency numbers are posted and readily available for review. Two (2) fully charged fire extinguishers were observed. Facility has a land line telephone. Food Service: Dishes, cups, and flatware are stored in the kitchen cupboards, inspected and in good repair. Knives, cutlery, and other sharp kitchen utensils were observed locked and inaccessible. Adequate food supply is stored in the kitchen and consists of the following: 2-day perishables, and 7-day non-perishables. Emergency water supply was observed. Smoke Detectors: There are electrical & inter-connected smoke detectors located in all bedrooms, common areas, and hallways. Appliances: Refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer are in new condition. The residence is equipped with central heating and air conditioning. Toxins: Cleaning supplies, and toxins are locked only accessible to staff. ***Narrative continues next page.**** Water Temperature: Hot water was tested in all bathrooms, and kitchen sink. Water temperature was not within normal limits 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5 degrees C) and not more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.8 degrees C). Medication, First-Aid Kit & Book: Designated centrally stored medications cabinet, and the first-aid kit has been inspected which has at least the following: tweezers, scissors, antiseptic, bandages, gauze, thermometer; including a current First Aid manual. Clients & Staff Files: Designated area for files will be in the kitchen. Pools/Jacuzzi/Body of Water & Pets: No bodies of water are in the premises. Fire Clearance: Fire clearance was approved on 1/30/2025 for 5 non-ambulatory, of which 1 may be bedridden in room #1. Component III: Component III was waived. Applicant is presently a Licensee of other RCFE's. No items of correction were observed. An exit interview was conducted with Licensees. A copy of the report was issued. LPA will submit a copy of this facility evaluation report to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) for review. If the applicant has questions regarding the status of the application, they have been instructed to communicate with the CAB Analyst assigned to their application.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 6, 2025
Jan 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: Ara Postaldjian On 1/17/2025, the applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB via telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by confirming driver’s license number. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 17, 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.

Life here

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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.

  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?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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