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Situated in Northridge, California, Paradise in the Valley is an excellent senior living community that provides outstanding senior living options, such as Memory Care and Assisted Living. The community is set up to offer a loving, tranquil, and compassionate environment, guaranteeing its residents personalized care and company. Paradise in the Valley’s highly skilled and devoted caregivers are committed to giving each resident the best possible care and assistance, guaranteeing their comfort and well-being.
Paradise in the Valley takes pride in providing care focused on individualized experiences that deliver comfort and familiarity with staff members who are always available, attentive, and ready to lend help when needed most. Fresh home-cooked meals, round-the-clock supervision and monitoring, medication administration, holiday and family get-togethers, and lovely outdoor spaces where seniors may take in the fresh air are just a few of the amenities they provide. Paradise in the Valley creates a nurturing environment that promotes a pleasant day-to-day life for every resident.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Paradise in the Valley is legally operated by A Paradise In The Valley Inc, and administrated by Arsen Der-Aprahamian.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
2 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 2 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 7 | 3 | This facility has 133% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 133% worse Rank #988 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 988th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 1.8 | 2.5 | This facility has 28% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.8 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 28% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.8 | 3.3 | This facility has 76% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 76% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 9 | 16 | This facility has 44% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 44% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better Rank #324 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
2.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lake Balboa's city center to Paradise in the Valley's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.06 miles to nearest hospital (Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center)
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Paradise in the Valley is located in Lake Balboa, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Olive Branch Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Northridge | 146
Facility
146
CA AVG
103
Rank
#386 / 1658 | No |
79
Facility
79
CA AVG
57
Rank
#451 / 2093 | 5 | 16
Facility
16
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1049 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#428 / 1487 |
57.5%
Facility
57.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1141 / 1368 | North Hills Retirement Hotel, Inc. | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Gardens at Northridge |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Northridge | 135
Facility
135
CA AVG
103
Rank
#463 / 1658 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
CA AVG
57
Rank
#983 / 2093 | 3 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1111 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1208 / 1487 |
63.7%
Facility
63.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1029 / 1368 | Pacifica Devonshire LLC' Devonshire Mgr LLC | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Paradise in the Valley |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lake Balboa (Northridge) | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1331 / 1658 | No |
67
Facility
67
CA AVG
57
Rank
#831 / 2093 | 4 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3
Rank
#988 / 1164 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#738 / 1487 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#913 / 1368 | A Paradise In The Valley Inc | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
Paradise in the Valley is in the Northridge neighborhood of Lake Balboa.
The legal owner and operator of Paradise in the Valley is A Paradise In The Valley Inc.
Paradise in the Valley has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Paradise in the Valley's occupancy is 67%.
Arsen Der-Aprahamian is the administrator of Paradise in the Valley.
Paradise in the Valley has 6 beds.
Paradise in the Valley has had 7 recently reported deficiencies.
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