10348 Laramie Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
6 beds • Est. 2020 (6 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
A strong track record. 1 older citation is on file but nothing in the last 2 years and no substantiated complaints. Last inspected in October 2025.
View full state recordA Caring Touch Board and Care is a family-run 6-bed assisted living home in Chatsworth that also operates locations in Santa Monica. Licensed since 2020 and participating in the ALW program, the facility is directed by Nicholas Wells with his mother Christine Smallwood serving as activities director.
The home offers board and care with 24/7 staffing, memory care activities focused on brain stimulation, home-cooked meals with custom diet plans, and a therapy dog named Coco.
Excellent safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 9.9 out of 10 (Excellent), based on state inspection data. Minimal citations and zero substantiated complaints across the review period.
Genuinely family-run with mother-son team
Director Nicholas Wells and his mother Christine Smallwood run this operation together. When the family name is literally on the door and family members are handling day-to-day care, accountability and personal investment tend to follow.
Memory care activities and brain stimulation focus
Beyond standard board and care, the facility specifically offers memory care activities designed around brain stimulation. For residents with early-stage cognitive decline, this targeted approach in a small-home setting can be more effective than generic programming.
Accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program
Participates in the Assisted Living Waiver, making the home more financially accessible for eligible residents. Combined with the small-home format, this is a notable value proposition.
Multi-location operation may divide attention
A Caring Touch operates homes in both Chatsworth and Santa Monica. Ask who's physically present at the Chatsworth location on a daily basis and how management time is split between the locations.
Website quality raises questions
The facility's website has technical issues and limited detailed information about specific services and care protocols. Don't let the web presence deter you — many excellent small homes prioritize care over marketing — but do visit in person to assess the actual quality of the environment and staff.
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10348 Laramie Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311
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$4,477/mo
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