Small home · Licensed for 6 · Northridge
Sweet Home Senior Living 4
17259 Ballinger St, Northridge, CA 91325Licensed since 2023
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 27, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 5 residents
- Hospiceup to 6 residents
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
Not on file: dementia approval.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 27, 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. 1 AMBULATORY ONLY IN ROOM #1. 5 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #2 OR #3. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · October 27, 2026
Care services
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Works with hospice
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withBathing Assistance · Bathroom Assistance
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
As needs change
Medicines
Level of medication service: assistance with self administration
sweethomeseniorliving.com · October 27, 2026
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 27, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Sweet Home Senior Living 4: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,850a month to start
Likely $4,000–$6,000
From 17 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Costs & moving in
How care costs are added to the rentAll inclusive
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
What the base rate includesNutritious meals · Care · Supervision · Well-being concierge · Housekeeping · Personal laundry · and 14 more
Nutritious meals · Care · Supervision · Well-being concierge · Housekeeping · Personal laundry · Bathing · Grooming · Activities · Entertainment · Transportation · Assistance with medications — reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Safety exit doors · Patio · Lounging · Pet friendly · Beautifully decorated spacious rooms and suites · In-house entertainment · Outings · Experienced, friendly and caring staff — reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,850likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,850likely $4,000–$6,000
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 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.
Help with daily careIncludedper the home
The home lists its rent as all-inclusive on its own website, seen October 27, 2026. Ask which care needs would change the monthly rate.
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,000–$6,000
- $4,850
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,700–$9,250
- $7,350
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- 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 October 1, 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.
Rates at nearby homes17 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $7,500
17 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$6,500.
- Alaga HomesNorthridge · 1.0 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity of Granada HillsGranada Hills · 1.7 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 1.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 1.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 2.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alalik Care HomeGranada Hills · 2.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Balboa Senior LivingGranada Hills · 2.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Senior ResidenceChatsworth · 3.0 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- California State Health GroupNorth Hills · 3.1 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Lily of the ValleyNorthridge · 3.1 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of SunshineNorth Hills · 3.1 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Aurora Home for SeniorsGranada Hills · 3.3 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- A Caring Touch Board and CareChatsworth · 3.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Mom and Dads RetreatVan Nuys · 3.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of SF ValleyVan Nuys · 4.1 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine HarmonyArleta · 4.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Liebelove CareWoodland Hills · 4.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 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.
- 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.
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 move-in 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.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.
Rooms & the spaces they will use (8)Private rooms · Building type · Shared / companion rooms
Private rooms
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Building typeSingle family home
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Outdoor spaceOutdoor patios · Fruit trees · Patio · Lounging area · Beautiful Patio · Rose garden · and 5 more
Outdoor patios · Fruit trees — reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Patio · Lounging area · Beautiful Patio · Rose garden · Water fountain · Entertainer's backyard · Resident garden · Built-in BBQ — reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Outside seating — reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Room typesSuite · Private bedrooms · Shared bedrooms · Spacious rooms · Private · Shared · and 3 more
Suite · Private bedrooms · Shared bedrooms · Spacious rooms · Private · Shared — reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Private residences — reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Rooms · Suites — reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Housekeeping frequencyDaily
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
AmenitiesUpscale kitchen designs · Upscale bathrooms · Resident garden with fruit trees · Pond the size of a pool · Built-in BBQ · Gas fire pit · and 12 more
Upscale kitchen designs · Upscale bathrooms · Resident garden with fruit trees · Pond the size of a pool · Built-in BBQ · Gas fire pit · Gazebo · Private, secluded driveway · Rose garden · Water fountain · Backyard with sheer waterfalls · Safety Exit Doors · Lounging · Upscale Kitchen Designs & Bathrooms · Fruit trees — reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Apple trees · Orange trees — reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Beautifully decorated spacious rooms and suites — reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (3)Meals provided per day · Snacks available · Meals provided
Meals provided per day3
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Snacks available
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (3)Activity types offered · Trips outside the home · Religious services at the home
Activity types offeredIn-house entertainment · Outings · Social activities · Physical activities · Social · Physical
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Religious services at the home
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence (1)Residents may bring a pet
Residents may bring a pet
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (5)Staff accompany residents to appointments · Contact form · Neighborhood or area named
Staff accompany residents to appointments
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
- Open on the website
Contact form
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Neighborhood or area namedValley Glen
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
- Open on the website
URL of the photo gallery page
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Transportation
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · seen October 27, 2026.
About the home (1)Brand or trade name
Brand or trade nameSweet Home Senior Living 4
Reported on sweethomeseniorliving.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Where it is
17259 Ballinger St, Northridge, CA 91325Address from the public record · October 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Northridge Hospital Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.1 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 27, 2026 · License #197610420 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 2 of 4 documents
20251 state visit · 1 document
Sep 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 09/08/2025 at 9:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gina Saucedo conducted an unannounced, Annual Inspection and met with Marine Nazaryan, Caregiver. Marine Bekyan, Coordinating Manager arrived shortly after they were called. LPA asked for the census, staff and resident files. The physical plant was toured inside and out at 10:25 am. Living/Dining Room Area: LPA Saucedo observed the living room furniture to be clean and in good repair. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 80 degrees Fahrenheit with a large television. There are several televisions and furniture for staff and residents for seating. They have two (2) fireplaces that have a covering, inaccessible to the residents. There also have a land-line telephone. Bedrooms/Bathrooms: There are six (6) bedrooms. All six (6) bedrooms are used for residents. There are four (4) bathrooms. One (1) of the bedrooms has a private bathroom. In the hallway, there are closets that have extra linen. LPA observed the bedrooms to have bedding sheets, pillowcase, blankets, nightstands, televisions, and sufficient lighting for each of the resident’s room. The hot water temperatures were measured within regulations of 112 degrees. The showers have non-slip bathmats and grab bars. There is also a signal system in the facility. There are two (2) fire extinguishers fully charged and are dated September 2025. One (1) is located in the kitchen area and one (1) is located in the garage. Medications were kept in a locked drawer on your left-hand side of the kitchen. All medications were properly labeled and inaccessible to residents. The first aid kit is kept in this same closet. LIC809C-continued Kitchen Area: LPA inspected the kitchen area. There is one (1) refrigerator which was clean and in good operation in this area. LPA observed sufficient supply of seven (7) day non-perishable and perishable foods in the cabinets. The knives/sharps were locked and inaccessible to the residents on your left-hand side. Garage: The washer and dryer are kept in the garage area. The garage area has another refrigerator and fire extinguisher. There is also incontinence, mattresses in this area. Outside: LPA toured the outside area. LPA observed a covered shaded area for residents and appropriate outdoor furniture. The facility has a pool that is gated and locked and inaccessible to the residents. The carbon monoxide and the smoke detector were tested, and they were operable, interconnected. Administration: The Liability Insurance was reviewed and will be renewed on 11/08/2025. There are several Covid 19 signs on the wall, YES, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Theft and Loss Policy. The last fire drill that was conducted was on 09/01/25. An exit interview was conducted, no citation(s) were issued, and a copy of this report was given to the Marine Bekyan, Coordinating Manager.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 8, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Sep 4, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 09/04/2024 at 9:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gina Saucedo and Angelica Segovia conducted an unannounced, Annual Inspection and met with Lusine Srmikyan, Licensee. LPA asked for the census, staff and resident files. The physical plant was toured inside and out at 11:50 am. Living/Dining Room Area: LPA Saucedo observed the living room furniture to be clean and in good repair. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 75 degrees Fahrenheit with a large television. There are several televisions and furniture for staff and residents for seating. They have two (2) fireplaces that have a covering, inaccessible to the residents. There also have a land-line telephone. Bedrooms/Bathrooms: There are six (6) bedrooms. All six (6) bedrooms are used for residents. There are four (4) bathrooms. One (1) of the bedrooms has a private bathroom. In the hallway, there are closets that have extra linen. LPA observed the bedrooms to have bedding sheets, pillowcase, blankets, nightstands, televisions, and sufficient lighting for each of the resident’s room. The hot water temperatures were measured within regulations of 109 degrees. The showers have non-slip bathmats and grab bars. There is also a signal system in the facility. There are two (2) fire extinguishers fully charged that expire on July-2025. One (1) is located in the kitchen area and one (1) is located in the garage. Medications were kept in a locked drawer on your right-hand side of the kitchen. All medications were properly labeled and inaccessible to residents. The first aid kit is kept in this same closet. Kitchen Area: LPA inspected the kitchen area. There is one (1) refrigerator which was clean and in good operation in this area. LPA observed sufficient supply of seven (7) day non-perishable and perishable foods in the cabinets. The knives/sharps were locked and inaccessible to the residents on your right-hand side. LIC809C-continued Garage:The washer and dryer are kept in the garage area. The garage area has another refrigerator and fire extinguisher. Outside: LPA toured the outside area. LPA observed a covered shaded area for residents and appropriate outdoor furniture. The facility has a pool that is gated and locked and inaccessible to the residents. T The carbon monoxide and the smoke detector were tested, and they were operable, interconnected. Administration: The Liability Insurance was reviewed and will be renewed on 11/18/2024. There are several Covid 19 signs on the wall, YES, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Theft and Loss Policy. An exit interview was conducted, no citation(s) were issued, and a copy of this report was given to the Licensee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 4, 2024
Earlier years2023 · 2 documents
20232 state visits · 2 documents
Sep 15, 2023Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Huma Rahimi, Leslie Ngo-Castaneda, and Michael Cava conducted a Pre-Licensing Inspection with the applicant representative, Lusine Srmikyan and administrator, Naira Spry. In addition to the Pre-Licensing inspection, a Component III power point presentation was also held. An Application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) on March 13, 2023. The facility is a one story building with six (6) bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms (3 1/2). A fire clearance was approved on July 6, 2023 for four (4) non-ambulatory, one (1) ambulatory, and one (1) bedridden for a total capacity of six (6) residents. The applicant is also requesting a hospice waiver to retain six (6) residents. The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector are dual and inter-connected. The facility has two new fire extinguishers, one located in the garage and one in the kitchen. Both were purchased on April 29, 2023. A tour of the physical plant was initiated at approximately 9:20am and the following was observed: KITCHEN: The facility has a Kitchen area that is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven and sink. There were adequate supply of nonperishable food and dining ware to accommodate a maximum capacity of six (6). Knives and medications will be kept separately in a locked drawer. Also observed in the kitchen is an additional dining table, large enough to seat six (6) individuals. BEDROOMS: There are six (6) bedrooms designated for client use. All six rooms are designated for private use. At this time, Room #3 is used as the model bedroom. Room #3 was equipped with bed, night stand chair, dresser bedding and linen. Rooms #1, #2, #4, #5 and #6 were not furnished at this time. Rooms were observed to have sufficient lighting and closet space. Per STD 850, Bedroom #1 is Ambulatory only. Bedrooms #2 to #6 are cleared for non-ambulatory, with either room #2 or room #3 cleared for one bedridden (total) only. BATHROOMS: The facility has three and one-half (3 1/2) bathrooms. Bedroom #3 has it's own bathroom. Water temperature in this bathroom measured 118.8 degrees. There are two other hallway bathrooms designated for resident use. Water temperature was measured at 105 degrees. There is also a half bathroom designated for staff and guests located be the front entrance. COMMON AREAS: These included the living and dining room area. The living room was equipped with couch, a television, tables and chairs. There are two fireplace with a screen. Both are non-operational. No fireplace tools or fixtures present. The dining area has a large dining room table to accommodate six (6). LAUNDRY ROOM: The laundry room is located in the garage, which will be locked at all times. MEDICATIONS: Medications will be centrally stored and locked in the kitchen with a complete first aid kit and manual. OFFICE/STAFF WORKSTATION: Staff workstation is located at the entry, where resident and staff files will be maintained in a locked filing cabinet. SURROUNDING GROUNDS: The driveway, passageways and entrance to the home was clear of obstruction. All entry and exit doors have a functional auditory alert when the doors open. The backyard of the facility has a patio and backyard furniture to accommodate the six (6) residents. The facility backyard has sufficient yard space. There is a water pond that is fenced all around with a gate that will be kept locked at all times. The fence surrounding the swimming pool is approximately 5 feet high all around its parameters. You will need a key to unlock the padlock to gain entry to the swimming pool as it is kept locked at all times. Pursuant to Title 22, Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, the facility's physical environment appears to be compliant and ready for licensure. CAB will be advised and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 15, 2023
Aug 25, 2023Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
COMP II by CAB successfully completed Method: Phone Call at CAB Census (if any clients in care): Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by presenting photo ID via phone. 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. Staff qualifications and responsibilities 3. Applicant and Administrator qualifications 4. Program policy: Abuse, admission agreement, medication management, reporting incidents to CCL, restricted & prohibited conditions 5. Grievances, Complaints, Community resources 6. Physical plant, food service 7. Application document review and technical assistance: Criminal record clearance, Health screening, Fire clearance, First Aid/CPR certificate, Administrator certificate, Financial verification, Pre-licensing inspection, Compliance history, Control of propertythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 25, 2023
License holder
Sweet Home Senior Living Inc., licensed since 2023.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2023, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 4
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2023, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 0 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
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 stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Sweet Home Senior Living 4
Is Sweet Home Senior Living 4 licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
How many residents is Sweet Home Senior Living 4 licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
Has Sweet Home Senior Living 4 been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Sweet Home Senior Living 4 still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Sweet Home Senior Living 4 cost?
$4,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,000–$6,000. 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 17 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 232 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,151 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 232 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 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 Sweet Home Senior Living 4 take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 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 Sweet Home Senior Living Inc., per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is 2.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Sweet Home Senior Living 4 keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
Sweet Home Senior Living 4 license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “SWEET HOME SENIOR LIVING 4”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197610420. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Sweet Home Senior Living Inc., per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is September 8, 2025, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Estimated starting rate
$5,150 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,200–$6,350On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,150 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,200–$6,300On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250On the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,100 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,200–$6,300On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,950 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,100On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,200On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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