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State licensedAssisted Living
Karen's Board And Care
Northridge, CaliforniaState inspected Dec 9, 2025, 9 citations since 2021
About Karen's Board And Care
Karen's Board And Care provides personalized assisted living support in Northridge, California, where experienced staff help residents maintain independence while receiving the care they need daily. We focus on creating a comfortable home environment with attentive assistance tailored to individual needs.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#197609931, Licensed
Location
Northridge, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
17231 Tuba Street, Northridge, California 91325
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Karen's Board And Care. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Karen's Board And Care on December 9, 2025.
Since December 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections and 3 complaint visits.
Inspectors issued 5 Type A citations and 4 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 2 complaints, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
Dec 9, 2025
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
5
Type B citations
4
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 0 | 5 | 4 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Dec 9, 2025, Oct 16, 2024, Jan 2, 2024, Dec 12, 2022, Dec 1, 2021.
Complaints
- January 23, 20244 unsubstantiated
- October 19, 20221 unsubstantiated
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 197609931
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- December 23, 2019
- Licensee
- Karen's Board and Care, Inc.
- Administrator
- Zinkofsky, Clarita
Location
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17231 Tuba StreetNorthridge, CA 91325
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Karen's Board And Care had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Karen's Board And Care 5 Type A citations and 4 Type B citations since December 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Karen's Board And Care last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on December 9, 2025. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Karen's Board And Care?+
The state investigated 2 complaints since December 2021. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 5 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.