Granada Hills, California

Balboa Senior Living

Assisted Living

11661 BALBOA Boulevard, Granada Hills, CA 91344

Balboa Senior Living is a board-and-care home in Granada Hills, CA offering assisted living for seniors who need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and meal preparation.

Licensed capacity
6 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
November 2023

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #197610476Last checked June 2026

State record available

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
0
Complaints with substantiated allegations
1

AI summary

Balboa Senior Living has no Type A findings on record and just one administrative (Type B) citation across its 2.7 years of licensed operation, consistent with a clean record overall.

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  • Track record — Across four inspections and two complaint investigations since licensing in late 2023, the home has accumulated a single Type B administrative citation and no Type A findings, which are the most severe class tied to resident safety or care.
  • Operating tenure — With under three years of operating history, the record reflects a modest number of inspection cycles, so while the findings so far are minor, there is somewhat less history to draw on than with a longer-tenured community.
  • Complaints — One of two complaint investigations resulted in a substantiated allegation, which also produced the sole Type B citation; the other allegation was unsubstantiated, and no allegations were deemed unfounded.

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #197610476
License status
Licensed

Full history on file

These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.

Inspection visits
2
Complaint investigation visits
2
Type A citations · most severe class
0
Type B citations · administrative
1
Substantiated allegations
1

Available reports · 5

  • Facility evaluation

    Jan 30, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Nov 14, 2024

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  • Complaint investigation

    Feb 14, 2024

    PDF
  • Facility evaluation

    Nov 7, 2023

    PDF
  • Facility evaluation

    Oct 10, 2023

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1–5 of 5 reports

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Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Assisted LivingStarting at$5,000 / mo
Private Rooms
$5,000 / mo

Care & support

Daily Care Services

9 services
  • Medication management
  • Bathing & dressing assistance
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Incontinence care
  • Diabetes / insulin management

Specialized Care

1 service
  • Dementia care

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

8 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning
  • Pet Friendly
  • Activity room
  • Library / Reading room
  • Wi-Fi / Internet

Outdoor Spaces

2 features
  • Outdoor common space
  • Patio seating areas

Dining Options

4 features
  • Accommodates special diets
  • Altered-texture food options
  • International cuisine
  • Family-style / Communal dining

Transportation

1 feature
  • Scheduled transportation

Family & Visitors

1 feature
  • Guest meals available

Community Services

3 features
  • Move-in coordination
  • Base Veteran Discount
  • Base Medicaid Accepted

Reviews

Online reputation

5.0

Averaged from 8 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Families consistently praise Balboa Senior Living's attentive, loving staff and homey small-scale setting, though dining variety and structured activities may be worth confirming.

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What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe caregivers and administrators as loving, patient, and experienced, often forming close personal bonds with residents.
  • Daily life & dignity — Families highlight one-on-one attention in a small home-like setting where residents, including bedridden ones, are treated with dignity and care.
  • Dining — Several reviewers praise the homemade, European-influenced food, though one noted it could be better before caregivers brought in their own supplemental activities.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — The facility is frequently described as clean, well laid out, and welcoming, with comfortable private rooms, a courtyard, and social spaces.
  • Communication — Families mention staff are cheerful and responsive when called, providing reassurance and peace of mind about their loved one's care.
Worth asking about
  • Activities — One reviewer noted a lack of structured activities until family members stepped in, so it's worth asking how the community now organizes daily engagement.
  • Value & pricing — Pricing was called fair by one reviewer, but families should confirm current rate structures and how costs shift as care needs increase.

The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.

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Languages spoken

Languages spoken

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