Best Assisted Living in Northridge, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 assisted living communities in Northridge, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
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
Northridge
146
Facility 146
CA AVG 103
Rank #331 / 1,350
A-No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #309 / 1,411
24
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #980 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #381 / 1,299
57.5%
Facility 57.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #991 / 1,202
North Hills Retirement Hotel, IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Paradise in the Valley
AL
MC
RESC
Lake Balboa (Northridge)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
C+No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #537 / 1,411
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
A Paradise In The Valley IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Sherwood Forest (Northridge)
AL
RESC
Northridge
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
A+Yes
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,203 / 1,411
4-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,064 / 1,202
Sweet Home Senior Living Inc-
Paradise in the Valley LLC
AL
MC
RESC
Northridge
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 103
Rank #918 / 1,350
C-No
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #354 / 1,411
14
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
-Paradise In The Valley LLC-
Amena Love Board & Care
AL
Northridge
6-No-6126 50.0% Cal Lyfe LLC-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 analyzed for Northridge. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Olive Branch Assisted Living

Olive Branch Assisted Living provides assisted living in Northridge, CA. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while living in a private or semi private room, making the community a potential fit for a loved one who needs this support.

The community has 146 beds, with both private and semi private rooms, so residents can choose to live alone or share their room. A Walk Score of 79 means the area is very walkable, and most errands can be handled on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently. Charles Arrieta serves as the administrator, and North Hills Retirement Hotel operates the community.

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Overview of Paradise in the Valley

Paradise in the Valley provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Lake Balboa, California. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having several care levels in one community can help a resident remain in the same community if their needs change instead of moving elsewhere.

The six bed community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms provide single person accommodations, while semi private rooms offer shared living arrangements.

Paradise in the Valley is in the Northridge neighborhood and has a Walk Score of 67, described as somewhat walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain outings independently.

Outdoor areas give residents a place to spend time outside. Group activities, books, games, and television or movies provide leisure options within the community. Arsen Der-Aprahamian serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by A Paradise in the Valley.

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Overview of Sherwood Forest (northridge)

Set in the neighborhood of Northridge, CA, Sherwood Forest (Northridge) is a dependable senior living community designed to provide a comfortable living environment for residents in need of assisted living services. The community commits itself to elevating its residents’ quality of life through comprehensive care services, including assistance with daily living activities, incontinence care, and access to home health nurses and PTs. Comfortable living spaces are guaranteed with beautifully designed accommodations with easy access to main services and amenities.

Focused on enriching its residents’ lives, the community provides plenty of opportunities for recreation and socialization through an array of interesting and meaningful activities. The community also makes sure residents have the energy to live fully by offering nutritious, delicious meals and snacks daily. An array of convenient amenities, such as beautiful lounging areas, religious services, and doctor supervised home visits are offered to make residents’ lives more convenient.

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Overview of Paradise in the Valley

Paradise in the Valley offers assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Northridge, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for someone living with dementia. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time because multiple care types are available in one setting.

With 46 beds, Paradise in the Valley has a defined residential capacity. Yehuda Cohen serves as the administrator, and 24 hour staffing means assistance is available around the clock. Residents can use the library, outdoor patio areas, and wellness center, with the patios also providing space for relaxation and social events.

Tailored fitness classes support the wellness program, while fresh home cooked meals comply with dietary requirements. Religious services and dementia care programming are also available. A Walk Score of 76 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of Amena Love Board & Care

Amena Love Board & Care provides assisted living in Northridge, California, with help for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. The home has six beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Amena Love Board & Care is operated by Cal Lyfe.

Assistance is available around the clock, including during daytime and overnight hours. Respite care is available for short stays, so the home may be a good fit for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Northridge, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 5 assisted living facilities in Northridge, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Northridge, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Northridge, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Northridge, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Assisted Living in Northridge at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 61/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Northridge, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 42The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Northridge, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90