Ararat Home of Los Angeles
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Skilled Nursing · Mission Hills, CA
Ararat Home of Los Angeles
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Skilled Nursing · Mission Hills, CA
Serving the Los Angeles community for 33 years, Ararat Home of Los Angeles is a skilled nursing home operated by Ararat Home of Los Angeles, Inc. It welcomes residents requiring long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation, supporting individuals healing from hospitalizations, surgeries, and other acute medical events. Operating for three decades, the home is situated in an area with a Walk Score of 27, indicating that while some nearby services may be walkable, most trips necessitate transportation. This quieter neighborhood setting is typical for many nursing facilities that prioritize a calm, residential environment for occupants.
The home’s culturally informed dining program is a defining feature. Rather than generic institutional food, residents enjoy continental cuisine honoring the Armenian heritage of the community it serves. The menus include traditional Armenian dishes like herisseh, dolma, kufte, and beoreg, alongside homemade soups and pastries prepared on-site. This attention to culturally familiar and comforting meals mirrors the facility’s knowledge of its resident population. Beyond medical care, the facility offers an array of amenities and services designed to support resident well-being and community engagement. For residents wishing to uphold spiritual practices, a chapel provides religious services. The home maintains a library for residents wanting to read and engage in quiet activities. Housekeeping and laundry services handle daily operational needs, and a volunteer program brings community members and visitors into the home to enhance residents’ daily lives and social connections. Operating for three decades, the community provides continuity and experience in nursing care and facility management within Los Angeles.
186-bed community Rank #192 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 192nd out of 1646 homes 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
34 years in operation Rank #79 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 79th out of 1504 homes 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #1757 / 2058Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1757th out of 2058 homes 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeRCFE-Continuing Care Retirement Community
IssuanceJune 26, 1992
CountyLos Angeles
License Number191222081
State License TypesPCOA #343, RCFE license #191222081, SNF license #920000124
CertificationsFive Star Quality Rating, Zero Deficiency Survey
AccreditationsNCAL, AHCA
Ararat Home of Los Angeles is legally operated by Ararat Home Of Los Angeles, Inc., and administered by Rita Noravian.
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab
Pets not allowed
Library
Chapel
Housekeeping
Laundry
Religious Services
Volunteer Program
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
1 citation
10 total visits
5 complaint visits
5 official inspections
Inspection Score
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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
12 points above the California average for nursing homes (81/100)
Rank #271 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 271st out of 1475 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 93 out of 100. Letter grade A. 12 points above the California average for nursing homes (81/100)
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
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
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.
| 10 | 16 | This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the California average (10 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 13 | 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 #590 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 590th 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
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 0 | 7 | This facility has had 100% fewer other visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Ararat Home of Los Angeles
Is Ararat Home of Los Angeles in a walkable area?
Ararat Home of Los Angeles has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Ararat Home of Los Angeles been in business?
Ararat Home of Los Angeles has been operating for approximately 34 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Ararat Home of Los Angeles?
No, Ararat Home of Los Angeles has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Ararat Home of Los Angeles?
Rita Noravian is the administrator of Ararat Home of Los Angeles.
How many beds does Ararat Home of Los Angeles have?
Ararat Home of Los Angeles has 186 beds.
Has Ararat Home of Los Angeles had any citations?
Ararat Home of Los Angeles has had 1 reported citation since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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