Northridge Valley Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Northridge, CA

Northridge Valley Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Northridge, CA

Overview of Northridge Valley Senior Living

Northridge Valley Senior Living is a senior living community in Northridge, California. It offers luxury Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care lifestyle options. Residents enjoy a warm environment with resort-style amenities and a variety of activities.
Bed community size
110-bed community Rank #642 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 642nd out of 1657 homes in California. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
5 years in operation Rank #988 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 988th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 22 / 100 Rank #1826 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1826th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
66%
Rank #1092 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1092nd out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
73 / 110
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Awards

Best Assisted Living in Northridge

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceAugust 12, 2020
CountyLos Angeles
RCFE Number197610025

Ownership & Operating Entity

Northridge Valley Senior Living is administered by Benedict Pak.

Owner NamePacifica Somerfield LLC; Northridge Sl Mgr LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Full-Service Beauty Salon
Gardens
Concierge Services
Restaurant-Style Dining
Planned Activities And Events
ActivitiesResidents can choose from daily activities such as ice cream socials, bingo, art projects, trivia, and happy hour
Specific ProgramsFinancial Planning

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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.

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.

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

Rank #1079 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1079th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 71 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 10 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 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 7 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (20% above)
• Citations per year (20% above)
• Total visits (75% above)
• Complaint visits (46% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Total complaints (36% above)
• Complaints per year (36% above)
2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
Latest Inspection August 18, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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. 1210 This facility has 20% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 20% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 2.42 This facility has 20% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.4 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 20% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 2816 This facility has 75% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (28 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 75% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1913 This facility has 46% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 46% worse Rank #1111 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1111th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 47 This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 1914 This facility has 36% more total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 36% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 3.82.8 This facility has 36% more complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3.8 vs. CA avg 2.8).↑ 36% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on August 18, 2025, cited two deficiencies for failure to supervise memory care residents and failure to perform planned activities as required.
  • The August 18, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated inadequate supervision in memory care, with residents ingesting non-food items and staff leaving them unattended.
  • The annual inspection on August 12, 2025, found three deficiencies including failure to report an elopement incident and hazardous materials stored improperly in the garage.

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Northridge's city center to Northridge Valley Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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Northridge Valley Senior Living
AL
IL
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110
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22
Facility 22
CA AVG 57
Rank #1826 / 2092
71
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CA AVG 81
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19
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66.4%
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CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #980 / 1368
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Northridge Valley Senior Living is located in NORTHRIDGE, 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 Northridge Valley Senior Living

Who is the owner of Northridge Valley Senior Living?

Northridge Valley Senior Living is legally operated by Pacifica Somerfield Llc and Northridge Sl Mgr Llc, and administered by Benedict Pak.

Is Northridge Valley Senior Living in a walkable area?

Northridge Valley Senior Living has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Northridge Valley Senior Living?

Northridge Valley Senior Living's occupancy is 66%.

Who is the administrator of Northridge Valley Senior Living?

Benedict Pak is the administrator of Northridge Valley Senior Living.

How many beds does Northridge Valley Senior Living have?

Northridge Valley Senior Living has 110 beds.

Has Northridge Valley Senior Living had any recent citations?

Northridge Valley Senior Living has had 12 recently reported citations.

Are there photos of Northridge Valley Senior Living?

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