How safe is Saint Leo'S Helping Hands?

Saint Leo'S Helping Hands has a FYI Safety Score of 5.3 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 4 state citations and 4 verified complaints have been documented since 2026 across 5 inspections.

Does Saint Leo'S Helping Hands offer memory care?

Saint Leo'S Helping Hands does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.

Does Saint Leo'S Helping Hands accept Medi-Cal?

Saint Leo'S Helping Hands is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.

When was Saint Leo'S Helping Hands last inspected?

The most recent state inspection visit to Saint Leo'S Helping Hands was on 2026-04-22. The facility has received 5 total inspection visits on record.

How many violations does Saint Leo'S Helping Hands have?

Saint Leo'S Helping Hands has 4 state citations and 4 verified complaints since 2026 across 5 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 5.3 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.

How long has Saint Leo'S Helping Hands been in operation?

Saint Leo'S Helping Hands has been licensed for 0 years in Panorama City, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Saint Leo'S Helping Hands

8510 Saloma Avenue

Panorama City, CA 91402

6 beds • Est. 2025 (0 years) • Get directions

FYI Safety Score™

5.3 Poor

4 state citations (3 serious, 1 minor) and 4 verified complaints since 2025 across 4 inspections. Saint Leo's Helping Hands is a newly licensed facility that operated without a license from approximately August 2024 through January 2025, before receiving its license in April 2025. The most significant finding involved a resident discovered on May 13, 2025 in an altered condition: bed-bound, incontinent with a strong urine odor, with rapid breathing and high blood sugar. Staff on site at the time did not speak English and could not locate the resident's medical records; a staff member had left a cleaning person to supervise residents while away for a personal emergency. The state cited the facility for failing to meet resident needs. A new administrator took over the facility following these incidents. The most recent annual inspection in April 2026 found the physical plant in compliance, with medications, knives, and cleaning supplies properly secured and adequate food on hand.

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Why we like it

Saint Leo's Helping Hands is a 6-bed residential care facility in Panorama City, newly licensed in 2025. Located in the central San Fernando Valley, it offers a small home setting for seniors needing assisted living care.

The Panorama City location provides access to Valley Presbyterian Hospital and other medical services along Van Nuys Boulevard.

Excellent safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 9.9 out of 10 (Excellent), based on state inspection data. Zero citations and zero substantiated complaints — though as a brand-new facility, this reflects very limited inspection history.
Small home, personal care
With just 6 beds, residents receive individualized attention in a home environment. For seniors who would be overwhelmed by a larger facility, a small board-and-care offers familiarity and close caregiver relationships.
Accessible San Fernando Valley location
Panorama City is centrally located in the Valley with good freeway access (I-5, 170, 118) and proximity to medical facilities. More accessible than many Valley communities for family visits from different parts of LA.
Brand new with no operating history
Licensed in April 2025, this is one of the newest RCFEs in LA County with less than a year of operation. The safety score reflects minimal inspection data. Ask the owner about their background and experience in senior care before committing.
Very limited information available
Details about specific care services, staff qualifications, meal programs, and daily activities aren't readily available online. Call and ask specific questions: What's the caregiver-to-resident ratio? Are meals prepared on-site? What activities are offered?
Panorama City neighborhood considerations
Panorama City is an urban, densely populated neighborhood. Visit the specific street and surrounding area to make sure you're comfortable with the immediate environment where your loved one would be living.

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Where you'll live

8510 Saloma Avenue, Panorama City, CA 91402

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Amenities & Services

24-Hour Staff

Medication Management

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Saint Leo'S Helping Hands?: Saint Leo'S Helping Hands has a FYI Safety Score of 5.3 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 4 state citations and 4 verified complaints have been documented since 2026 across 5 inspections.
Does Saint Leo'S Helping Hands offer memory care?: Saint Leo'S Helping Hands does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Saint Leo'S Helping Hands accept Medi-Cal?: Saint Leo'S Helping Hands is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Saint Leo'S Helping Hands last inspected?: The most recent state inspection visit to Saint Leo'S Helping Hands was on 2026-04-22. The facility has received 5 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Saint Leo'S Helping Hands have?: Saint Leo'S Helping Hands has 4 state citations and 4 verified complaints since 2026 across 5 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 5.3 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Saint Leo'S Helping Hands been in operation?: Saint Leo'S Helping Hands has been licensed for 0 years in Panorama City, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number: 195850601
Size: 6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since: April 28, 2025 (0 years)
Licensee: Saint Leo'S Helping Hands
Administrator: Navruzyan, Ani
Phone: (818) 433-1373
Address: 8510 Saloma Avenue, Panorama City, CA 91402

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