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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,250 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJanuary 27, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderVita Living Inc.Since date not on file · 2 licensed homes
Vita Living Inc. is a small care home in Sherman Oaks — 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 Vita Living Inc.
Is Vita Living Inc. licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Vita Living Inc. licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Vita Living Inc. been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is Vita Living Inc. still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Vita Living Inc. cost?
$5,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,300–$6,450. 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 24 small homes and similar homes within 9 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 Vita Living Inc. 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 Vita Living Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Encino Hospital Medical Center is 1 mile away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Vita Living Inc. keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Vita Living Inc. license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “VITA LIVING INC”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #195850681. 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 Vita Living 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?”
- 2 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is January 27, 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 (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM 4. BEDROOM 1 APPROVED FOR AMBULATORY ONLY. WAIVER/HOSPICE GRANTED FOR SIX (6).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
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
$5,250a month to start
Likely $4,300–$6,450
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,250a month
Likely $4,300–$6,600
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$5,250likely $4,300–$6,450
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 9 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 $4,300–$6,600
- $5,250
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,700
- $7,250
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
- What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
- What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
- What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
- Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 9 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.
24 homes like this within 9 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,200–$7,550.
- 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 24 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Grant Serenity Homes of Sf ValleyVan Nuys · 2.6 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Mom and Dads RetreatVan Nuys · 3.1 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 4.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Elegance Care ResortTarzana · 4.6 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of SunshineNorth Hills · 4.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 4.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Skies RanchTarzana · 5.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 5.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Liebelove CareWoodland Hills · 5.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- California State Health GroupNorth Hills · 5.9 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Horizon EldercareNorth Hollywood · 6.1 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue HorizonNorth Hollywood · 6.1 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine HarmonyArleta · 6.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alaga HomesNorthridge · 6.4 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- The LighthouseToluca Lake · 6.5 mi · Mid-size home$2,500Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Seniors' HavenBurbank · 6.9 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Lily of the ValleyNorthridge · 7.0 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Senior ResidenceChatsworth · 7.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity of VerdugoBurbank · 7.5 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Ayres Residential Care Home-Century CityLos Angeles · 7.9 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Alalik Care HomeGranada Hills · 8.0 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Ardenville Home Care IBurbank · 8.1 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Hollywood Healthy LivingSun Valley · 8.2 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of BurbankBurbank · 8.3 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 15434 La Maida Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403Address 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 2026, the state has filed 2 documents for this home, and its records count 2 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 27, 2026.
- On file since
- 2026
- State visits
- 2
- Most recent visit
- January 27, 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.
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
Jan 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Quoc Huynh conducted a pre-licensing visit to the above noted facility. At 12:53PM, the LPA met with Applicant Davit Nazaryan. Entrance interview conducted. A Change of Ownership application to operate a Residential Facility for the Elderly was submitted on 09/10/2025. A dementia program was included in the plan of operation. A Hospice Waiver for 6 (six) has been requested. The facility's fire clearance was approved on 10/23/2025 for one (1) bedridden and five (5) non-ambulatory, with a total capacity of six (6) residents. Component II orientation was completed on 01/09/2026. Component III was completed with the applicant during today's visit. Beginning at 12:57PM, a physical plant tour was conducted. The following was observed: BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS: The facility had four (4) bedrooms. Bedroom #4 have a direct access to the outside and is cleared for a bedridden resident. Resident rooms were set up with beds, nightstands, lamps, chairs, sufficient clothing storage and closet space. The beds were furnished with box springs, comfortable mattress and clean linen, which includes, a mattress pad, top and bottom linens, pillowcases, and blanket (if needed). Lighting in the rooms appeared adequate. The bedrooms were large enough to allow for easy passage between the beds and furniture with a wheelchair or walker. In addition, no bedroom was used as a passageway to another room, bath or toilet. All rooms were free of odors. All window screens were clean and maintained in good repair. Report Continued on LIC 809-C There were three (3) bathrooms: one (1) visitor, one (1) shared, and one (1) private. The bathrooms have a shower with non-slip mats. The toilet and shower have grab bars. The hot water temperature was tested and measured within the required range of 105*F to 120*F. COMMON AREAS: Common areas were appropriately furnished, and the lighting was adequate. There was a television, reading materials, and/or activity supplies in the living room. There was a fireplace that was properly screened. There was sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities. All ramps were secure and non-slippery and were positioned at the level where wheelchairs and walkers may enter and exit the facility safely. Alarms on all exterior doors were engaged at the time of visit and functional. In addition, the physical plant is consistent with the submitted facility sketch/floor plan. The facility had emergency lighting, which included but not limited to flashlights. Nightlights were observed throughout the common areas. The facility has central heating and air conditioning to maintain rooms to a comfortable temperature. At 1:26PM, the hardwired combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well as fire doors were tested and functioned properly. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and purchased on 07/07/2025. The supply of extra bed and bath linens as well as personal hygiene items were adequate. Extra supplies, cleaning products, food, and the office were located in the garage. There is a washer and dryer closet located in the hallway and observed to be in good condition. There is a functioning telephone on the premises. All required postings are posted near the entrance of the facility. KITCHEN: Knives were stored in a locked kitchen drawer. The supply of dishes, utensils, pots, pans and drinkware is adequate. The freezer was maintained at 0*F and the refrigerator was maintained at 40*F. The supply of nonperishable foods and emergency food supply is adequate. Cleaning supplies are stored in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. There are no pesticides or toxins stored in any food storage area or preparation area. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and functional. Medication was stored in a locked dining room cabinet. First aid kit was observed to be complete, including a thermometer and a current version of a first aid manual. Report Continued on LIC 809-C OUTDOOR AREA: The exterior passageways were clean and clear of any obstructions. There was a courtyard and rear yard with furniture and shade for resident use. There was one (1) side emergency exit with a self-latching mechanism and the opposing side of the facility was secured with storage. There were no bodies of water on the premises at the present time. No corrections required. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued. This report will be sent to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 27, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 3 Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: Piliposyan,Edmond; Nazaryan Davit On 1/9/2026 , 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 9, 2026
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Vita Living Inc., operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Vita Living · Sherman Oaks
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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Los Angeles County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Belmont Village Encino
Sherman Oaks · Large community · 0.3 mi away
$4,975 a month to start · Listed by the home
Chateau of Oaks
Sherman Oaks · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$4,300 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Encino Terrace Senior Living
Encino · Large community · 0.7 mi away
$4,295 a month to start · Listed by the home
Serenity Manor
Encino · Small home · 0.8 mi away
$4,900 a month to start · Covelight estimate
California Senior of Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks · Small home · 0.9 mi away
$4,400 a month to start · Covelight estimate
The Vered
Encino · Large community · 0.9 mi away
$7,500 a month to start · Listed by the home