9023 Gaviota Ave
North Hills, CA 91343
6 beds • Est. 2019 (6 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
8 state citations and 2 verified complaints since 2021 across 17 inspections. The most persistent issue is staff sleeping in the kitchen area: inspectors cited this as a living accommodation violation in both 2021 and again in 2023, suggesting slow correction between visits. The most recent citation, from October 2025, was for worn and cracked patio furniture and a collection of trash and grocery carts in the backyard, which the administrator corrected with photos the same day. Both verified complaints involved care and supervision concerns for residents with complex medical needs; investigators found insufficient evidence to confirm either allegation. Of the remaining 13 complaints filed, all were investigated and found unsubstantiated, including allegations of missed medications, unsafe COVID-19 procedures, inadequate meals, improper incident reporting, and elopement risk. Annual inspections since 2021 have consistently found the facility clean, properly stocked, and compliant with medication storage and safety requirements.
In Home Care Center is a 6-bed residential care facility in North Hills. The operator also runs a home health agency serving Los Angeles and seven other Southern California counties, offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and wound care.
The home accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program. Licensed since 2019, the facility benefits from the broader clinical expertise of its parent home health organization.
Backed by a licensed home health agency
The operator runs In-Home Care California, a home health agency with clinical services across eight Southern California counties. This means access to skilled nursing, PT, OT, and speech therapy resources that most 6-bed homes simply don't have.
Accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program
Participates in the Assisted Living Waiver, which can significantly reduce costs for eligible residents. Worth exploring if affordability is a concern.
Specialized care capabilities
The parent organization offers dementia and Alzheimer's care, diabetes management, wound care, palliative care, and IV therapy. While not all of these may be available at the residential home, the clinical network adds a layer of capability.
Home health agency is not the same as residential care
The website focuses heavily on the home health agency's services, which are designed for homebound patients. Make sure to ask specifically about what services are provided at the residential care facility versus through the agency.
Small home means limited social options
With only 6 beds, the social circle is inherently small. If your loved one values variety in companionship and group activities, a larger community may be a better fit.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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9023 Gaviota Ave, North Hills, CA 91343
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