17231 Tuba Street
Northridge, CA 91325
6 beds • Est. 2019 (6 years) • Get directions
4 citations in the last 2 years and 5 older across 9 inspections. No complaints have been substantiated. Last inspected in December 2025.
Karen's Board and Care is a 6-bed residential care home in Northridge, part of a three-location network that also includes homes in Encino and Lake Balboa. In operation since 1997 under the same ownership, the facility is administered by a registered nurse (RN, BSN) and specializes in Alzheimer's, dementia, and hospice care alongside standard assisted living services.
Each location is in a quiet residential neighborhood with outdoor patios, security alarm systems, and central climate control.
RN-administered — clinical expertise at the top
The facility administrator is a registered nurse with a BSN. Having clinical leadership running the home means care decisions are made by someone with real medical training, not just business management experience.
Nearly three decades of continuous operation
Operating since 1997, this is one of the longest-running small care homes in the San Fernando Valley. The current license dates to 2019, but the operation has 28+ years of history. That kind of stability is rare and worth asking about.
Dementia and Alzheimer's specialization
Karen's explicitly specializes in Alzheimer's and dementia care, accepting both alert and confused residents, ambulatory and non-ambulatory. If cognitive decline is a factor, this targeted expertise matters more than a generalist approach.
Strong family testimonial with clinical detail
A detailed testimonial from a nurse family member praises the high caregiver-to-resident ratio, proper medication administration, and describes how a resident went four years without hospitalization in their care. That's a measurable outcome worth discussing.
Three locations under one brand — verify your specific site
Karen's operates in Northridge, Encino, and Lake Balboa. Each location has different staff and conditions. Make sure you visit the specific home you're considering and meet the caregivers who'll be providing daily care.
Basic amenities — function over flash
The amenities list focuses on essentials: security system, AC/heat, outdoor patio, cable TV. Don't expect resort-style features. This is a care-focused home that prioritizes medical attention over lifestyle programming.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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17231 Tuba Street, Northridge, CA 91325
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$5,794/mo
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