1st Class Board and Care

Why we like it

• Excellent safety record

  The FYI Safety Score™ is 9.9 out of 10 (Excellent), based on state inspection data. Zero citations and zero complaints — a clean start for this location.

• Backed by 28+ years of board-and-care experience

  Karen's Board & Care has been operating since 1997. While this specific location is new, the organization brings nearly three decades of senior care expertise. Ask about how practices and lessons from the established homes are applied here.

• Registered nurse on the management team

  Co-administrator Clarita is an RN/BSN, providing clinical oversight across the operation. Having a registered nurse in a leadership role — not just an on-call consultant — means better clinical decision-making for complex care situations.

• Alzheimer's and hospice care in a home setting

  Serves residents with Alzheimer's, dementia, mild strokes, and provides hospice care. The combination of specialized care in a 6-bed home means families don't have to choose between clinical capability and intimate setting.

• Testimonial from a family with a 4-year resident

  One family reports that their grandmother hasn't been hospitalized once in four years while in Karen's care, praising the medication management and high caregiver-to-resident ratio. Long-term resident stability is a strong quality signal.

• This specific location is brand new

  Licensed in May 2024, the Northridge home has less than 2 years of operational history. The parent organization is well-established, but this particular home hasn't had time to build its own track record. Visit and assess independently.

• Multi-location operation may have variable quality

  With three locations across the Valley, quality could vary between homes depending on local staffing. Ask about the specific caregivers at the Northridge location and how much time the owners spend at this home versus the others.

Pricing

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is 1st Class Board and Care?

1st Class Board and Care has a FYI Safety Score of 9.9 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 0 state citations and 0 verified complaints have been documented since 2025 across 2 inspections.

How much does 1st Class Board and Care cost?

1st Class Board and Care starts at $4,430 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.

Does 1st Class Board and Care offer memory care?

1st Class Board and Care does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Board and Care.

Does 1st Class Board and Care accept Medi-Cal?

1st Class Board and Care is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.

When was 1st Class Board and Care last inspected?

The most recent state inspection visit to 1st Class Board and Care was on 2025-03-25. The facility has received 2 total inspection visits on record.

How many violations does 1st Class Board and Care have?

1st Class Board and Care has 0 state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2025 across 2 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 9.9 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.

How long has 1st Class Board and Care been in operation?

1st Class Board and Care has been licensed for 1 years in Northridge, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record

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