7 state citations (1 serious, 6 minor) and 2 verified complaints since 2022 across 8 inspections. Both verified complaints involved COVID-19 protocol failures: in May 2022, staff were not consistently wearing masks and the facility had lost control of its front-door thermometer; in December 2022, staff failed to screen a state inspector upon entry. Both complaints produced minor infection control citations with plans of correction requiring staff in-service training on visitor screening and PPE use. Separately, a January 2024 case management visit documented an immediate staff exclusion order that took effect December 28, 2023, with the administrator confirming the excluded staff member had not returned to the facility since the prior June. Annual inspections in 2023, 2024, and November 2025 found proper infection control supplies, visitor screening, and required signage in place, with the facility at its licensed capacity of 6 residents.
Trudez Home Care is a 6-bed residential care facility in Sylmar, part of a small network of four homes across Sylmar and Valencia. Licensed since 1991, the operation has served over 557 clients across its homes.
Each location features private, bright rooms with cable TV and phone outlets, central air conditioning and heating, and safety features including alarms, night lights, and bathroom safety rails. The facility provides 24-hour care with medication management, three home-cooked meals daily with dietary accommodations (including kosher), and a social activities program with games, exercise, movies, day trips, and live entertainment.
Excellent safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 9.0 out of 10 (Excellent), placing Trudez Home Care among the top-rated facilities in LA based on state inspection data.
33 years of operation — one of the longest-running small homes
Licensed since 1992, Trudez is among the most established small care homes in the region. Over three decades of continuous operation is a powerful indicator of stable ownership and consistent quality.
Dietary flexibility including kosher meals
Three meals daily with your choice of dish, plus snacks throughout the day. Kosher, diabetic, low-sodium, and low-purine diets are available on request. This level of dietary accommodation is unusual for a 6-bed home.
Real social programming with outings
Activities go beyond the home — day trips, live entertainment, movies, and holiday celebrations alongside daily indoor games and exercise. For a small home, the commitment to keeping residents engaged is notable.
Four locations — quality may vary
Trudez operates homes in both Sylmar and Valencia. The Sylmar location is the one under this license. Visit this specific home, not another in the network, to evaluate the actual living environment.
Sylmar is in the far northern Valley
Located at the northern edge of the San Fernando Valley, Sylmar is a long drive from most of LA. Factor in commute time for regular family visits, especially during rush hour on the I-5 or 210.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
15516 El Cajon St., Sylmar, CA 91342
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