23609 Daisetta Drive
Newhall, CA 91321
6 beds • Est. 2021 (5 years) • Get directions
Despite 2 recent citations, there are no substantiated complaints across 5 inspections — an excellent track record overall. Last inspected in February 2025.
Happy Place Elder Care is a 6-bed residential care home in Newhall (Santa Clarita Valley) that's been operating since 2021. Run by the Javier family, including Polly Javier, RN, the home takes a holistic approach to senior care with personalized programming focused on individual wellness.
They provide day and night shift caregivers, assistance with all daily living activities, home-cooked meals prepared by an in-house cook, and have a registered nurse and LVN monitoring residents' health six days a week.
Excellent safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 9.1 out of 10 (Excellent), placing Happy Place Elder Care among the top-rated facilities in LA based on state inspection data. Zero substantiated complaints over the review period.
RN and LVN on-site six days a week
Having a registered nurse and licensed vocational nurse monitoring residents six days a week is uncommon for a 6-bed home. Most small facilities rely solely on caregivers with nursing oversight limited to occasional visits. This is a meaningful clinical advantage.
Dedicated in-house cook
Rather than caregivers doubling as cooks — the norm at most small homes — Happy Place has a dedicated cook preparing home-cooked meals and daily snacks. This suggests meals get proper attention rather than being squeezed between care duties.
Family-run with nursing background
Operated by the Javier family with an RN directly involved. Family-run homes with clinical credentials tend to combine the personal attention of a small home with more competent medical oversight.
Santa Clarita Valley is far from central LA
Newhall is in the northern reaches of LA County, about 35 miles from downtown. If your family is based in the LA basin, regular visits will require a meaningful commute — especially during rush hour on the I-5.
Limited information on activities and daily life
The website mentions personalized programming and activities that promote social interaction but doesn't provide specifics. Ask to see a sample weekly schedule and understand what daily life actually looks like for residents.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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23609 Daisetta Drive, Newhall, CA 91321
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$5,494/mo
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