Occupancy rate
58%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Olive Branch Assisted Living
Assisted Living in Northridge
Olive Branch Assisted Living
Assisted Living in Northridge
Specializing in assisted living for seniors, Olive Branch Assisted Living provides a unique blend of individualized care and attention alongside a strong sense of community. Their mission is to empower residents to live life to the fullest with dignity, independence, and social connection.
Olive Branch Assisted Living’s unique feature is their focus on resident engagement. They believe social interaction is vital to well-being with assisted living facilities, so they offer a diverse activity program designed to stimulate mental acuity and foster connections. Residents are encouraged to participate in these enriching programs, shaping their own daily routines. Additionally, resident council meetings provide a forum for residents to share their voices and help shape the community. As important as individualized care and attention is to “quality of life”, we at Olive Branch recognize that individuals cannot thrive without feeling like they are a part of a vibrant and active community.
146-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
17 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 79 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
84 / 146
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMay 28, 2008
CountyLos Angeles
Olive Branch Assisted Living is legally operated by North Hills Retirement Hotel, Inc., and administrated by Charles Arrieta.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Olive Branch Assisted Living
Assisted Living
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 worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (50% above)
• Complaint visits (23% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (40% above) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (60% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Total visits (50% above)
• Complaint visits (23% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (40% above) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (60% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
Latest Inspection
July 8, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (4 vs. California avg 10).↓ 60% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 3).↓ 67% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 4).↓ 25% better |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 24 | 16 | This facility has 50% more total visits than a typical California facility (24 vs. California avg 16).↑ 50% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 16 | 13 | This facility has 23% more complaint visits than a typical California facility (16 vs. California avg 13).↑ 23% worse |
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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.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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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 25% more official inspections than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 16 complaint visits.
| 14 | 10 | This facility has 40% more complaint investigations than a typical California facility (14 vs. California avg 10).↑ 40% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies cited in the last two annual inspections on May 20, 2025, and January 13, 2024. A single deficiency was substantiated on February 14, 2024, for a broken elevator left unrepaired over ten days, posing safety risks. Multiple complaint investigations since 2023 found all other allegations unsubstantiated, including claims of mistreatment, unlawful eviction, and poor care practices.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Assisted Living in California
Olive Branch Assisted Living is located in Northridge, California.
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3.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Northridge's city center to Olive Branch Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.8 miles to nearest hospital (Valley Presbyterian Hospital)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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