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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,900 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,050
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitMay 7, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderZulalyan Family CareSince date not on file · 2 licensed homes
Zulalyan Family Care is a small care home in Panorama City — 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 Zulalyan Family Care
Is Zulalyan Family Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Zulalyan Family Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Zulalyan Family Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is Zulalyan Family Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Zulalyan Family Care cost?
$4,900 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,000–$6,050. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 228 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,300 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 228 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Zulalyan Family Care 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 Zulalyan Family Care, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Panorama City is 0.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Zulalyan Family Care keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Zulalyan Family Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ZULALYAN FAMILY CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #195850735. 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 Zulalyan Family Care, 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 May 7, 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 · covers up to 5 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. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS WHERE ONE (1) CAN BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #1. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR FIVE (5) RESIDENTS.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
3 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,900a month to start
Likely $4,000–$6,050
From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,900a month
Likely $4,000–$6,200
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Starting monthly rate$4,900likely $4,000–$6,050
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,000–$6,200
- $4,900
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,700–$9,300
- $6,900
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 13 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
13 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$5,000.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 13 nearby homes behind this estimate
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- California State Health GroupNorth Hills · 1.3 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 2.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Mom and Dads RetreatVan Nuys · 2.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of Sf ValleyVan Nuys · 2.9 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Horizon EldercareNorth Hollywood · 3.1 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue HorizonNorth Hollywood · 3.1 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Alaga HomesNorthridge · 3.4 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Alalik Care HomeGranada Hills · 3.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 4.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 4.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aurora Home for SeniorsGranada Hills · 4.8 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 8826 Ranchito Ave, Panorama City, CA 91402Address 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 May 7, 2026.
- On file since
- 2026
- State visits
- 2
- Most recent visit
- May 7, 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
May 7, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erica Mosley conducted a Pre-licensing visit and met with the Applicant Viktorita Mardoian and Administrator Meri Zulalyan. This is a change of ownership (CHOW) facility with two (2) residents currently residing in the home. The application is for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), for six (6) non-ambulatory residents; one (1) of which may be a bedridden resident(s). Advertising Dementia Special Care Program was submitted with the application. Fire Clearance was approved on 03/10/2026. The bedridden resident was approved to be in bedroom #1. Hospice waiver granted for five (5) residents. At 09:35 a.m., the LPA, and the applicant toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and that the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. COMMON AREAS: The living room area is equipped with a television and is furnished appropriately. Required documents were posted in the common area.The emergency telephone numbers are posted in the common hallway. At 10:13 a.m. smoke, fire doors and carbon monoxide alarms were tested and functioned properly at the time of the visit. Medications were stored and locked in a cabinet adjacent to the refrigerator in the kitchen area. The residents’ and staff files are stored and locked in a cabinet located in the dining area. Activities were observed in the common areas. LAUNDRY: There is a laundry area equipped with a washer and dryer located inside a small, locked shed located outside the facility. Detergents and cleaning supplies are stored inside and next to the washer and dryer. KITCHEN: Kitchen knives are stored locked and inaccessible in a locked kitchen drawer. The facility has a sufficient supply of two (2) day perishable and seven (7) day non-perishable food. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates. The supply of dishes is adequate. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and all appeared functional. Report Continued on LIC 809-C PAGE 2... (PAGE 2) Report Continued from LIC 809-C... Kitchen cleaning supplies will be stored and locked under the kitchen sink. Hot water temperature was recorded at 114.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Trash cans have a tight-fitting lids. There were no pesticides or toxins stored near food, or preparation area. The first aid supplies were complete, including a thermometer and a current version of a first aid manual. A fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen area, which was purchased on 05/06/2026. Auditory alarms at the entrances and exits were observed and functional at the time of the visit. BEDROOMS: There are three (3) total bedrooms in the facility; All bedrooms are designated as shared, double occupancy, resident rooms. All bedrooms were supplied with the required bedding and linens. There was sufficient lighting as well as closet and drawer space available. All window screens were clean and maintained in good repair. There is no staff room and Administrator stated that staff remain awake at night. Bedroom #1 is approved for bedridden and observed to have an exit and fire door. The emergency exiting plans/sketch are posted in every room. BATHROOMS: There is one (1) full bathroom, with shower area, no bathtub. Bathroom is equipped with toilet and shower grab bars, and slip resistant surface / mat. There are sufficient supplies of towels, paper goods and personal hygiene supplies. Hot water delivered was recorded at 114.1 degrees Fahrenheit. SURROUNDING GROUNDS/OUTDOOR AREA: The exterior passageways were relatively clean. The patio is furnished with outdoor furniture for residents’ use, and shade is available. The building has a central entrance for residents and visitors. The left passageway is cleared and has a self-latching gate. The self-latching mechanism is located inside the gate. An auditory device is in place to monitor the gate exit. There is a swimming pool which is gated, locked and inaccessible to residents in care. There is a shed located at the end of the patio, which was observed to be locked at the time of the visit. Residents will be using the front/main door and side gate as way to getting to the back yard. At the time of the visit the LPA observed one (1) Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU). The unit is identified by the address #8828, and is located on the right-hand side of the facility. The ADU unit is separated from the main address. The ADU was not part of Fire Clearance and is not affiliated with the facility. Report Continued on LIC 809-C PAGE 3... (PAGE 3) Report Continued from LIC 809-C PAGE 2... INFECTION CONTROL/ EMERGENCY DISASTER PLANNING: During today’s visit the LPA reviewed the facility’s infection control practices and the facilities emergency disaster plan. Both documents were observed to be complete and updated annually as required. The facilities policies and procedures, as they pertain to infection control and emergency planning meet the regulatory standard. RECORDS: During the visit LPA reviewed the facilities Administrator's file and Licensee representatives file. Both files were reviewed for, but not limited to: personnel records, health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate training. All records were in order. DOCUMENTS: Documents obtained during the visit include: LIC 500 facility roster and LIC 9020A Resident roster and copy of the Limited Liability insurance. At the time if the visit the LPA reviewed the facilities contact information on file including phone numbers, and email address. Licensee Representative confirmed that all information is accurate. During todays visit the applicant completed Component III orientation. 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. You are not allowed to begin operating under the new license until you have been notified that your license has been approved by the CAB Analyst. Failure to comply could affect the approval of your license. Pre-Licensing is complete. No citations issued. Exit interview was conducted and reviewed with the applicant. A copy of the report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 7, 2026
Apr 21, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Change in Ownership (CHOW) Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 2 COMP II Participants: Viktoriia Mardoian, Applicant/Licensee Meri Zulalyan, Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams) On April 21, 2026, Applicant and 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 and 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, Apr 21, 2026
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Zulalyan Family Care, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Zulalyan Family Care · Panorama City
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.
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$3,700 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Stansbury Place
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Casa Costello
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$3,600 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Love You More Residential Villa
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Good Life Board and Care
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$4,350 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Safe Haven Senior Living
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$4,250 a month to start · Covelight estimate