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Paradise in the Valley
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Lake Balboa, CA
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Paradise in the Valley

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Lake Balboa, CA
7754 Texhoma Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91325 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Paradise in the Valley

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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.

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Facility Direct Line (323) 821-1419 apv.northridge@gmail.com
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
4
Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1318 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1318th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
8 years in operation Rank #774 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 774th out of 1,505 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 67 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
67%
Rank #998 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 998th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
4 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 18, 2017
CountyLos Angeles

Ownership & Operating Entity

Paradise in the Valley is legally operated by A Paradise In The Valley Inc, and administered by Arsen Der-Aprahamian.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fresh Cooked Food
Entertainment Options
ActivitiesGroup activities, media, internet, TV/movies, books, games
Specific ProgramsSenior Care

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Inspection History

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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 7 citations 9 total visits 2 complaint visits 4 official inspections 1 complaint investigation
Inspection Score Info 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

2 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #871 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 871st out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 2 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (133% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (76% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 710 This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 73 This facility has 133% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 133% worse Rank #1203 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1203rd out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 04 This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.83.3 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 916 This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the California average (9 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 213 This facility has had 85% fewer complaint visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 85% fewer Rank #325 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 325th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 37 This facility has had 57% fewer other visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 110 This facility has had 90% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 90% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info 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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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Olive Branch Assisted Living
AL
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146
Facility 146
CA AVG 103
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79
Facility 79
CA AVG 59
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81
Facility 81
CA AVG 81
Rank #817 / 1,474
24
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
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1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
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Facility 18
CA AVG 13
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Paradise in the Valley LLC
AL
MC
RESC
Northridge
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,169 / 1,645
No
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 59
Rank #529 / 2,057
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 81
Rank #910 / 1,474
14
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,017 / 1,505
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Paradise in the Valley
AL
MC
RESC
Lake Balboa (Northridge)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No 67
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 81
Rank #871 / 1,474
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,505
 66.7% A Paradise In The Valley IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Sherwood Forest (Northridge)
AL
RESC
Northridge
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
Yes
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 59
Rank #1,810 / 2,057
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1,474
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0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,321 / 1,505
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Paradise in the Valley is located in Lake Balboa, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Paradise in the Valley

What neighborhood is Paradise in the Valley in?

Paradise in the Valley is in the Northridge neighborhood of Lake Balboa.

Who is the owner of Paradise in the Valley?

Paradise in the Valley is legally operated by A Paradise In The Valley Inc, and administered by Arsen Der-Aprahamian.

Is Paradise in the Valley in a walkable area?

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.

What is the occupancy rate at Paradise in the Valley?

Paradise in the Valley's occupancy is 67%.

How long has Paradise in the Valley been in business?

Paradise in the Valley has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Paradise in the Valley?

No, Paradise in the Valley has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Paradise in the Valley?

Arsen Der-Aprahamian is the administrator of Paradise in the Valley.

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