Northridge Valley Senior Living
Northridge Valley Senior Living is a 110-bed assisted living and memory care community offering respite care and pet-friendly accommodations at 8700 Lindley Avenue in Northridge, California. Licensed since 2020, the community serves residents in Los Angeles County. It is operated by Pacifica Somerfield LLC and Northridge SL Mgr LLC under administrator Benedict Pak.
Falling below California’s average is the inspection record. Since 2021, Northridge Valley Senior Living totaled 12 citations against a California average of 10, with 19 complaints compared to a state average of 14 and complaint visits at 19 versus a state average of 13. Citations per routine inspection run 0.4 against a 3.3 California average, with citation activity driven primarily by complaint investigations instead of standard inspections. No serious citations are present. The latest inspection was in August 2025. Occupancy is at 66 percent, below the California average of 72.8 percent, indicating current availability across the campus.
Amenities span gardens, concierge services, and a full-service beauty salon. In an elegant dining room, chef-prepared meals are served every day. The activities calendar includes ice cream socials, bingo, art projects, trivia, and happy hour. Northridge Valley Senior Living has received recognition as one of the best assisted living communities in Northridge.
With current availability and a resort-style amenity, the facility suits older adults seeking assisted living or memory care in a larger community in San Fernando Valley, serving residents in Los Angeles County.
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About this community
Occupancy
Northridge Valley Senior Living is legally operated by Pacifica Somerfield LLC and Northridge Sl Mgr LLC, and administered by Benedict Pak.
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 Scorecard
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• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total citations (at CA avg)
• Serious citations (Type A) (at CA avg) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 10 | 10 | This facility has total citations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 3 | 3 | This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg Rank #899 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 899th out of 1434 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1434 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.4 | 3.3 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 28 | 16 | This facility has had 75% more total inspections than the California average (28 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 75% more |
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Complaint visits
| 19 | 13 | This facility has had 46% more complaint visits than the California average (19 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 46% more Rank #1107 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1107th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
| 4 | 7 | This facility has had 43% fewer other visits than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 43% fewer |
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Official inspections
| 5 | 4 | This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more |
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Complaint investigations
| 16 | 10 | This facility has had 60% more complaint investigations than the California average (16 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 60% more |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Northridge Valley Senior Living
Places of interest near Northridge Valley Senior Living
8700 Lindley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91325 — 4.12 miles to nearest hospital (Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Northridge Valley Senior Living
What neighborhood is Northridge Valley Senior Living in?
Northridge Valley Senior Living is in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles.
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 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the occupancy rate at Northridge Valley Senior Living?
Northridge Valley Senior Living's occupancy is 66%.
How long has Northridge Valley Senior Living been in business?
Northridge Valley Senior Living has been operating for approximately 17 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Northridge Valley Senior Living?
Yes, Northridge Valley Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Northridge Valley Senior Living?
Benedict Pak is the administrator of Northridge Valley Senior Living.
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