Occupancy rate
67%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Paradise in the Valley
Assisted Living in Northridge
Paradise in the Valley
Assisted Living in Northridge
Overview of Paradise in the Valley
Situated in Northridge, California, Paradise in the Valley is an excellent senior living community that provides outstanding senior living options, such as Memory Care and Assisted Living. The community is set up to offer a loving, tranquil, and compassionate environment, guaranteeing its residents personalized care and company. Paradise in the Valley’s highly skilled and devoted caregivers are committed to giving each resident the best possible care and assistance, guaranteeing their comfort and well-being.
Paradise in the Valley takes pride in providing care focused on individualized experiences that deliver comfort and familiarity with staff members who are always available, attentive, and ready to lend help when needed most. Fresh home-cooked meals, round-the-clock supervision and monitoring, medication administration, holiday and family get-togethers, and lovely outdoor spaces where seniors may take in the fresh air are just a few of the amenities they provide. Paradise in the Valley creates a nurturing environment that promotes a pleasant day-to-day life for every resident.
6-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
8 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 67 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
4 / 6
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceAugust 18, 2017
CountyLos Angeles
Paradise in the Valley is legally operated by A Paradise In The Valley Inc, and administrated by Der-aprahamian, Arsen.
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
24 Hour Care
Fresh Cooked Food
Entertainment Options
Beautiful Home
Trained Staff
ActivitiesGroup activities, media, internet, TV/movies, books, games.
Specific ProgramsSenior Care, Health and Wellness, Dementia Care
Food DescriptionFresh home-cooked meals that comply with dietary requirements.
Meals IncludedYes
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Paradise in the Valley
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (133% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at California avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Total visits (44% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (133% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at California avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Total visits (44% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
Latest Inspection
July 28, 2025
Annual Inspection
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.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (7 vs. California avg 10).↓ 30% 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.
| 7 | 3 | This facility has 133% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (7 vs. California avg 3).↑ 133% worse |
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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.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 4).↓ 100% 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.
| 9 | 16 | This facility has 44% fewer total visits than a typical California facility (9 vs. California avg 16).↓ 44% better |
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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.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 13).↓ 85% better |
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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.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. California avg 4).— At avg |
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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 2 complaint visits.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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 mixed, showing improvement in 2024–2025 but multiple deficiencies in late 2023 related to resident privacy violations, improper postural supports, and unauthorized structural changes. The most recent inspection on July 28, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed clean, safe conditions with secure medication storage. Earlier, on December 19, 2023, inspectors substantiated a privacy complaint about cameras in residents’ rooms and cited two deficiencies involving staff accommodations and missing physician orders for postural support.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Paradise in the Valley is located in Lake Balboa, California.
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2.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lake Balboa's city center to Paradise in the Valley's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.06 miles to nearest hospital (Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center)
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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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