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Estar Residential Care

8559 Bothwell Road

Northridge, CA 91324

6 beds • Est. 2014 (11 years)


FYI Safety Score

8.7 Good

3 citations in the last 2 years and 3 older across 8 inspections. 1 substantiated complaint on file. Last inspected in December 2024.


Why we like it

Estar Residential Care is a 6-bed home in Northridge that operates under the Tristar Home Health umbrella, a home health agency with over 20 years of experience. The connection to a home health provider means residents may benefit from coordinated access to skilled nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy services.

Licensed since 2014, it sits in a residential San Fernando Valley neighborhood.

  • Home health expertise behind the scenes

    Operated by Tristar Home Health, which provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. Having a home health agency backing a residential care home means clinical resources are potentially closer at hand than in a standalone board and care.

  • Intimate 6-bed setting

    With only 6 residents, this is as personal as senior care gets. Staff know every resident by name, meals are home-cooked, and the environment feels like a house, not an institution.

  • Over a decade of operation

    Licensed since 2014, Estar has 11 years of continuous operation. That kind of stability in a small care home suggests consistent ownership and reliable caregiving.

  • Website focuses on home health, not residential care

    The Tristar website emphasizes home health services, not board and care. It's difficult to assess the residential care experience from the online presence alone. Visit in person and ask specifically about the RCFE operation.

  • Very limited information available online

    There's no dedicated page for the residential care facility. Families should schedule a tour and ask detailed questions about staffing, daily routines, and what a typical day looks like for residents.


Pricing

Assisted Living

1 Bedroom$5,588/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

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Where you'll live

8559 Bothwell Road, Northridge, CA 91324

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Amenities & Services

24-Hour Staff
Medication Management
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Dining
Housekeeping
Laundry

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Estar Residential Care?
Estar Residential Care has a FYI Safety Score of 8.7 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 6 state citations and 1 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 8 inspections.
How much does Estar Residential Care cost?
Estar Residential Care starts at $5,588 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Estar Residential Care offer memory care?
Yes, Estar Residential Care offers Memory Care services. Care types available include: Assisted Living, Memory Care.
Does Estar Residential Care accept Medi-Cal?
Estar Residential Care is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Estar Residential Care last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Estar Residential Care was on 2024-12-05. The facility has received 8 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Estar Residential Care have?
Estar Residential Care has 6 state citations and 1 verified complaints since 2021 across 8 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 8.7 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Estar Residential Care been in operation?
Estar Residential Care has been licensed for 11 years in Northridge, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
197608611
Size
6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
November 6, 2014 (11 years)
Licensee
Estar Residential Care, Inc.
Administrator
Arnaldo a. Hukom
Phone
(818) 727-1953
Address
8559 Bothwell Road, Northridge, CA 91324

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


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