Tarzana, California
Blue Skies Ranch
Assisted Living · Residential Care
6061 Shirley Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356
Blue Skies Ranch is a small assisted living and residential care community in Tarzana, California, serving six residents with personalized care in an intimate home setting.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- July 2019
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 5
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 5
AI summary
Blue Skies Ranch has accumulated 2 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care) over its 7 years of licensure, with the recent record showing more Type A activity than the lifetime total suggests, warranting a closer conversation with the community.
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- Track record — Over 7 years of operation, this small 6-bed home has drawn 2 lifetime Type A citations and 10 Type B citations (administrative, paperwork and procedure related), alongside a high volume of complaint activity for its size.
- Recent 3 years — The recent slice shows 5 Type A citations and 10 Type B citations tied to complaint investigations in the past three years, which is more than the lifetime Type A count alone, indicating the findings are concentrated recently rather than spread evenly across the licensed period.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (5 lifetime, 4 in the past three years) have driven most of the citation activity here, more than the routine inspection count, and 8 of 10 investigated allegations were substantiated, a roughly 80% substantiation rate.
- Operating tenure — Seven years of licensure gives a reasonable inspection history to draw on, and that history shows a recent cluster of findings rather than a single isolated incident.
- 1.Can you walk through what led to the Type A citations issued in 2024, and what specific corrective actions were taken and verified by the state?
- 2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated among the 8 confirmed cases, and how has resident care or staffing changed since?
- 3.What steps has the community taken since September 2024 to prevent recurrence, and have subsequent inspections shown improvement?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #197609763
- 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
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 5
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 2
- Type B citations · administrative
- 10
- Substantiated allegations
- 8
Available reports · 12
Facility evaluation
Sep 20, 2025
Complaint investigation
Sep 9, 2024
Complaint investigation
Sep 9, 2024
Facility evaluation
Aug 9, 2024
Complaint investigation
Jul 22, 2024
1–5 of 12 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,500 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $4,500 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
10 services
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- 24-hour nursing
- Mobility assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
2 services
- Parkinson's program
- Hospice agency partnership
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
8 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Game room / Billiards
- Swimming pool / Hot tub
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Garden / Courtyard
- Walking paths
Dining Options
2 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 6 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Reviewers consistently describe Blue Skies Ranch as a warm, small-scale home where the owner and staff provide deeply personal, attentive care.
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- Staff & care — Families repeatedly praise owner Eilene, an RN who lives on-site, for her hands-on compassionate care and personal attention to each resident.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The home is frequently described as beautifully decorated, clean-smelling, and set on a quiet street, feeling like a real house rather than a facility.
- Daily life & dignity — With only three to four residents at a time, families say their loved ones enjoyed a normal, homelike routine with companionship and dignity.
- Dining — Meals are noted as being served on nice dishes and looking wonderful, with residents given input on what they'd like to eat.
- Activities — Caretakers are mentioned playing games and watching TV with residents, fostering close relationships despite the small group size.
- Value & pricing — Reviews don't discuss cost or how fees might change if a resident's care needs increase, so families should confirm pricing structure on a visit.
- Staff & care — Because the home is very small and centered around the owner, families may want to ask about backup staffing or care continuity if she is ever unavailable.
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