Northridge, California
The Olive Branch Assisted Living
Assisted Living
10215 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91325
The Olive Branch Assisted Living in Northridge, California provides assisted living care in a larger community with 146 licensed beds.
- Licensed capacity
- 146 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- May 2008
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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State record available
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 1
AI summary
Across more than 18 years of operation, The Olive Branch has recorded just 1 Type A finding (the most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 3 Type B findings (administrative issues like paperwork or posting gaps), with no Type A citations in the past three years.
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- Track record — Over 18 years of licensure, the community has accumulated only one Type A citation and three Type B citations, a light footprint for a community of this size and tenure.
- Recent 3 years — The four most recent inspections produced no Type A findings and just one Type B citation, indicating the record has held steady or improved in the recent window.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (16 over the licensed period, 11 in the past three years) outnumber routine inspections, but only 2 of 31 total allegations were substantiated, roughly 6%, with the rest closed as unsubstantiated.
- Operating tenure — More than 18 years of continuous licensure gives this record real weight; the low citation count reflects a long, largely consistent operating history rather than a short or untested one.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #197606902
- 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
- 6
- Complaint investigation visits
- 16
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 1
- Type B citations · administrative
- 3
- Substantiated allegations
- 2
Available reports · 23
Facility evaluation
May 22, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jul 8, 2025
Facility evaluation
May 20, 2025
Complaint investigation
Jan 21, 2025
Complaint investigation
Aug 28, 2024
1–5 of 23 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$5,600 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $5,600 / mo
- Studios
- $5,740 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $6,000 / mo
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Specialized Care
1 service
- Respite / Short-term care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
16 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
5 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.8Average RatingAveraged from 24 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Most families report warm, attentive staff and a clean, affordable community especially supportive of veterans, but a few troubling accounts about belongings handling and social atmosphere are worth asking about directly.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as friendly, attentive, and professional, with families noting quick updates during medical issues and genuine care for residents.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Many visitors and families consistently mention the facility looking clean and well-kept, with ongoing efforts to improve curb appeal and living conditions.
- Value & pricing — Several families highlight that the community was affordable and fit their budget while still providing meals, medications, and transportation.
- Activities — Residents are described as engaged in activities like bingo, casino trips, and outings, with transportation provided to VA appointments and other errands.
- Support for veterans — A recurring theme is the strong support offered to veteran residents, including help coordinating VA visits and services tailored to their needs.
- Daily life & dignity — One family described a distressing experience retrieving a deceased resident's belongings, raising questions about how personal items and end-of-life transitions are handled.
- Atmosphere & grounds — A few reviewers described the environment as more institutional than home-like, citing limited social interaction and residents sitting idle, so families should observe daytime engagement during a tour.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Older reviews mention stale air, odors, and outdated fixtures like elevators and dark dining areas, so it's worth confirming what renovations have been completed recently.
- Memory care availability — At least one family noted the community lacks a dedicated memory care unit, so families anticipating future cognitive decline should ask about care level transitions.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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