Pricing ranges from
    $3,500 – 4,000/month

    Alalik Care Home

    11152 Woodley Avenue, Granada Hills, CA, 91344
    4.9 · 60 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Mom thriving in caring community

    I couldn't be happier with our decision. The warm, attentive staff made my mom feel safe, supported and truly at home - bright, clean rooms, tasty home-cooked meals, a lovely outdoor area, engaging activities and excellent family communication have given us real peace of mind. She's thriving here and I highly recommend this caring, professional community.

    Pricing

    $3,500+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,000+/moStudioAssisted Living
    $4,000+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $4,000+/mo2 BedroomAssisted Living
    $4,000+/moSuiteAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Accept incoming residents on hospice
    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program
    • Preventative health screenings
    • Respite program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision
    • Same day assessments

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Organic food and ingredients
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Internet
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Care with behavioral issues
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Located close to restaurants
    • Located close to shopping centers
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Cafe
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor patio
    • Outdoor space
    • Pet friendly

    Community services

    • Family education and support services
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Continuing learning programs
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.88 · 60 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Consistently compassionate, attentive and professional staff
    • High caregiver retention and stable caregiving team
    • Individualized, resident-focused care and tailored support
    • Warm, welcoming, family-like atmosphere
    • Impressive cleanliness and well-maintained facility
    • Modern, bright rooms with comfortable furniture and private bathrooms
    • Homelike, tasteful and inviting decor
    • Reliable medication management and medical coordination
    • Regular, proactive family communication and updates
    • Wide variety of recreational and social activities (music, bingo, arts & crafts, group activities)
    • Outdoor space and dining areas (garden, backyard, outdoor meals)
    • Top-tier amenities and well-equipped rooms
    • Fresh, home-cooked meals and reliable dining service
    • Supportive and accessible administration/management
    • Safe, secure and accessible environment
    • Improved resident mood, health and overall well-being reported
    • Laundry and other practical support services
    • Convenient location (near Granada Hills) and good touring experience
    • Affordable compared to some prior facilities (value for quality)
    • Welcoming to visitors and stress-free visits
    • Accommodating staff and quick settling-in for new residents
    • Sense of community and residents forming friendships
    • Positive, repeat family recommendations and high overall ratings
    • Private and comfortable living options (independent and assisted living)
    • Highly recommended by numerous reviewers

    Cons

    • Language barrier reported by some Spanish-speaking families (staff not Spanish-speaking)
    • Occasional reports of unfriendly staff or poor interaction (isolated incidents)
    • Some reviewers found the food plain (mixed opinions on dining taste)
    • Not all reviewers felt it met higher-acuity care needs (may not be suitable for advanced care)
    • Limited availability / frequent full occupancy and waiting list
    • Minor accessibility improvements needed in at least one report

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The reviews for Alalik Care Home are overwhelmingly positive. Across the summaries, reviewers repeatedly praise the facility as a five-star, top-tier care home with compassionate, professional staff and high-quality, individualized care. Themes that dominate the feedback include strong staff dedication, a warm and homelike environment, excellent cleanliness and maintenance, robust family communication, a variety of engaging activities, and reliable day-to-day services such as meals, laundry, and medication management. Many families explicitly say their relative's health, mood, and overall well-being improved after moving in, and numerous reviewers indicate they would highly recommend the community.

    Care quality and staff: The single strongest positive thread is the quality of caregiving. Terms like compassionate, attentive, respectful, patient, and kind are used repeatedly. Several reviewers highlight a consistent, loving team of caregivers and high caregiver retention — factors that contribute to continuity of care and family peace of mind. Staff are described as professional and knowledgeable, willing to collaborate with physicians, and proactive in communicating about resident needs and health changes. The administrator and management receive positive mentions for being supportive and informative, and many families note quick settling-in and tailored care plans that address individual needs.

    Facilities, cleanliness and atmosphere: Physical attributes are frequently commended. The home is described as exceptionally clean, freshly painted, bright, and well-lit with comfortable furniture and tasteful homelike decor. Private rooms with private bathrooms are noted, along with modern, accessible design elements and an elegant yet cozy atmosphere. Reviewers mention both indoor and outdoor spaces — small gardens, backyard dining areas, and outdoor seating — that contribute to a welcoming, residential feel rather than an institutional one. Multiple comments call the facility "spotless," "upscale," or "premier," reinforcing the perception of high standards for housekeeping and upkeep.

    Dining, activities and daily life: Meals and programming receive many favorable remarks. Several reviewers call out home-cooked meals, good or tasty food, and reliable dining service. A broad array of activities is consistently mentioned — music, bingo, arts & crafts, group outings, and other stimulating programs — and reviewers connect these offerings to improved mood, increased social engagement, and reduced isolation for residents. The community is portrayed as socially active and supportive, with residents making new friends and enjoying structured activities that promote well-being.

    Management, communication and logistics: Family communication is a repeated strength: reviewers emphasize timely updates, regular notifications, and accessible staff who listen and respond. The administration is often characterized as helpful and knowledgeable, and the admissions/tour experience is frequently described as informative and stress-free. Positive logistical notes include collaboration with medical providers, reliable medication administration, laundry service, and overall operational competence. Some reviewers specifically mention the location near Granada Hills as convenient.

    Notable patterns and concerns: While overwhelmingly positive, a few consistent caveats appear. Several reviewers note the facility is frequently at full capacity and commonly maintains a waiting list; availability can be an issue. A subset of families reported a language barrier — especially Spanish-speaking relatives finding staff not fluent in Spanish — which created communication challenges. A very small number of comments described instances of staff being unfriendly or interactions that felt impersonal; these appear to be isolated rather than systemic. There are a few mentions that the facility may not meet significantly higher-acuity medical needs for residents requiring more intensive skilled nursing — some prospective families chose other communities for more complex care. Minor concerns include occasional feedback that food can be plain for some tastes and a single mention that accessibility features could use improvement in one area.

    Conclusion: In sum, Alalik Care Home receives strong, consistent endorsements for its compassionate and professional caregiving team, clean and comfortable environment, varied activity programming, and solid family communication practices. The community projects a homelike, warm atmosphere with modern, bright private rooms and ample amenities that support resident comfort and social engagement. Prospective families should be aware of high demand (possible waitlist), verify language needs if Spanish communication is required, and confirm the community’s capacity to manage any higher-acuity medical needs before committing. For those whose needs align with assisted or independent living with personalized support, the reviews indicate Alalik Care Home is a trusted, high-quality option that delivers peace of mind and tangible improvements in residents’ quality of life.

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    About Alalik Care Home

    Alalik Care Home helps people 55 and over with daily living while focusing on maximizing independence, so if someone needs help with things like bathing, dressing, moving around, or managing medications, staff can step in and give that help, all in a place that's built to feel homey and safe. This place supports long-term care by offering various levels of housing, personal care, and health help, whether a person just needs a little support or something more comprehensive, so even those with memory care needs like Alzheimer's or dementia can stay here, thanks to staff with dementia care training and programs for memory support. With only six residents at a time, each person gets more attention, and families usually mention the caring attitude of staff, who've been described as kind, helpful, and respectful, with the ability to provide personal care and even hospice support if needed. The food comes as three balanced meals a day with snacks, served through fine dining options with the choice to eat on the patio near water features or whenever hunger strikes, and there's attention to special diets and quality ingredients from professional chefs. The home offers both private and shared rooms with amenities like wifi and cable TV, plus safety features like a 24-hour emergency call system, a gated entrance for security, walking paths, and private baths. Residents can bring pets and spend time outside in gardens or on walking trails, and the home arranges transportation for shopping or visits to places like Olive View UCLA Medical Center or the Southern California Orthopedic Institute, so medical needs are close by. People can fill their days with daily scheduled activities-everything from arts and crafts and exercise classes to music and movie nights, with options for offsite outings, religious services, and even resident-led clubs or events, sometimes right in the computer room or in common lounges that give a place to meet friends. The staff helps with laundry, housekeeping, and offers both physical and mental health care, including access to licensed nurses part-time and therapies like rehab and psychiatric care, and they support Medicaid, respite stays, and home health services. Each resident gets personal support from attentive aides and has the peace of mind that comes from a place with a long track record, well-kept grounds, and a structure meant to let each person live as independently and happily as possible, so family members tend to feel more confident that their loved ones get care and comfort over time. The community charges an entry cost of $3,500, allows for guests and parking, and maintains a solid reputation with awards for its staff's compassion and high quality. Alalik Care Home has been licensed by the State of California since 11/1/2023 under license number 197609823 and provides a mix of assisted living, independent senior housing, memory care, and hospice waiver services, all with a focus on keeping life as normal and active as the resident wants. More details are available on their website at https://www.alalikcare.com.

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