Paradise in the Valley LLC
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Northridge, CA

Paradise in the Valley LLC

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Northridge, CA

Overview of Paradise in the Valley

Operating for five years, Paradise in the Valley is a 46-bed residential community operated by Yehuda Cohen. It’s situated in a highly walkable neighborhood, scoring 76 on the Walk Score scale, meaning most errands can be done on foot.

The home provides 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants ready at all times. This guarantees consistent support and availability. A focus on senior care guides the community’s daily operation. Residents eat fresh home-cooked meals prepared to comply with individual dietary needs and preferences. The dining approach prioritizes nourishment alongside satisfaction, supporting each person’s specific requirements. The facility organizes a breadth of activities and programming, including group activities, educational workshops, and social gatherings, to foster engagement and connection among occupants. On-site amenities span a library, wellness center, and outdoor patio space, which support active pursuits and quiet reflection. A possibly useful resource for maintaining health and joining preventive care activities is the wellness center.

Bed community size
46-bed community Rank #1169 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1169th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
5 years in operation Rank #1017 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1017th 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: 76 / 100 Rank #529 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 529th out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceFebruary 1, 2021
CountyLos Angeles
State License TypesResidential Care Facility for the Elderly
CertificationsDementia certified

Ownership & Operating Entity

Paradise in the Valley LLC is legally operated by Paradise In The Valley LLC, and administered by Yehuda Cohen.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Patio
Wellness Center
Activities
Wellness ProgramTailored fitness classes
Specific ProgramsHealth and Wellness, Senior Care
Religious Services

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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 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published inspection data. 9 citations 14 total visits 5 complaint visits 5 official inspections
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.

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

Rank #910 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 910th 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: 77 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 4 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% above)
2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (10% below)
• Citations per inspection (82% 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. 910 This facility has 10% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 10% 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. 43 This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse Rank #1010 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1010th 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. 54 This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.63.3 This facility has 82% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 82% 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. 1416 This facility has had 13% fewer total inspections than the California average (14 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 13% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 513 This facility has had 62% fewer complaint visits than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer Rank #589 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 589th 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. 47 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
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 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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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Northridge's city center to Paradise in the Valley LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
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AL
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146
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No
79
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81
Facility 81
CA AVG 81
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24
16
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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
4-
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 LLC 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 Paradise in the Valley LLC

Is Paradise in the Valley LLC in a walkable area?

Paradise in the Valley LLC has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How long has Paradise in the Valley LLC been in business?

Paradise in the Valley LLC has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Paradise in the Valley LLC?

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

Who is the administrator of Paradise in the Valley LLC?

Yehuda Cohen is the administrator of Paradise in the Valley LLC.

How many beds does Paradise in the Valley LLC have?

Paradise in the Valley LLC has 46 beds.

Has Paradise in the Valley LLC had any citations?

Paradise in the Valley LLC has had 9 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

Are there photos of Paradise in the Valley LLC?

Yes — there are 24 photos of Paradise in the Valley LLC in the photo gallery on this page.

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