6701 Kurl Way
Reseda, CA 91335
6 beds • Est. 2021 (4 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
25 state citations (10 serious, 15 minor) and 10 verified complaints since 2021 across 17 inspections. A March 2025 complaint visit confirmed that medications were left unlocked in a kitchen cabinet accessible to residents and the key to the medication cabinet was visible and accessible in a kitchen drawer; the facility serves dementia residents. The same visit substantiated improper food storage. A November 2024 annual inspection found all 5 resident files incomplete, missing signed admissions agreements, physician's reports, and preplacement appraisals. 2 complaint visits in 2022 and 2023 separately substantiated that residents did not receive refunds of pre-admission fees. The most recent annual inspection in November 2025 resulted in no citations, and a February 2026 complaint visit also resulted in no new citations.
Palace of Joy is a 6-bed board and care home in Reseda (operating under the name Elder Joy Oasis) that offers around-the-clock care in a residential house setting. The facility provides personal care assistance, medication management, home-cooked meals, and social activities.
Licensed since 2021, it's the kind of small home where staff know every resident by name, and the setting feels more like living with family than being in an institution.
True small-home intimacy with just 6 residents
With only 6 beds, this is as personal as senior care gets. Staff can give meaningful individual attention, meals are home-cooked (not institutional), and the environment feels like a house, not a facility.
Accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program
Participates in the Assisted Living Waiver, which can make this small-home option financially accessible for eligible residents. Small homes accepting ALW are relatively uncommon.
Residential neighborhood setting
Located on a residential street in the San Fernando Valley. The home environment, including a backyard and accessible ramp, offers a peaceful alternative to larger institutional settings.
Below-average safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 1.2 out of 10 (Poor), based on state inspection data. For a 6-bed home, the number of citations and substantiated complaints is concerning. Ask the operator directly about inspection findings and what changes have been made.
Very limited services and programming
The website describes basic care, meals, and social activities, but doesn't detail specific programs, therapy options, or specialized care capabilities. If your loved one needs more than basic daily assistance, ask what's available.
Only 4 years of operation
Licensed in late 2021, this is a relatively new operation. Ask about caregiver experience, staff turnover, and how many residents have stayed long-term.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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6701 Kurl Way, Reseda, CA 91335
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$4,500/mo
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