Dignity Care Home #1

    8821 Valjean Ave, North Hills, CA 91343
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Caring staff, clean comfortable home

    I'm very pleased with the caring, attentive staff and the clean, well-kept, comfortable home - my husband receives good meals, activities and regular outings, and staff coordinate doctor visits and hospice professionally. Communication is strong, the owners are involved, and the atmosphere feels safe and nurturing; I would recommend this facility.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    5.00·(10)

    Overall rating

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

      4.9
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, respectful caregiving staff
    • Immaculate, well-maintained environment
    • Safe, comfortable residential setting
    • Knowledgeable and professional clinical support
    • Active coordination of doctor visits and hospice services
    • Clear, responsive family communication
    • On-site and off-site activities and outings
    • Holiday and birthday celebration programming
    • Attention to individual dietary preferences
    • Visible owner/management involvement

    Cons

    • Limited variety of in-house activities
    • Modest or inconsistent dining variety
    • Small facility scale that limits on-site amenities

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews portray Dignity Care Home #1 as a small, well-kept residential facility with consistently positive feedback about day-to-day care, cleanliness, and staff conduct. Families and visitors commonly describe a warm, home-like atmosphere where residents feel safe and cared for. The facility comes across as organized and attentive, with engaged owners and staff who maintain a tidy environment and responsive lines of communication with families.

    Care and staff: The dominant theme is compassionate, respectful caregiving. Staff are characterized as kind, knowledgeable, and professional; several accounts emphasize effective caregiving strategies, teamwork, and a calm, peaceful atmosphere. Clinical coordination appears to be a strength—reviewers note assistance with doctor appointments and active coordination with hospice when needed. Family communication is described as good, with owners and managers accessible and involved in care decisions.

    Dining: Dining is generally adequate and staff make efforts to learn residents' food preferences. Many families were pleased with meals and the attention to nutritional needs; however, some comments suggest the menu and variety are modest. Prospective residents who prioritize a broad or highly varied culinary program should inquire about current menus and meal-planning processes.

    Activities and social programming: The facility offers a mix of on-site activities plus regular outings (recreation center visits, garden/nursery trips, neighborhood walks) and special-event celebrations such as holidays and birthdays. That said, reviewers described the in-house activity selection as limited. For applicants seeking extensive on-site therapeutic or entertainment programming, the facility’s smaller scale and emphasis on community outings may be a limiting factor.

    Facilities and management: Physical spaces are described as neat, fresh, and well maintained; rooms and common areas are reported as clean and comfortable. The small, home-like model appears tied to active owner/management involvement, which many families find reassuring. That same small scale contributes to a sense of individualized attention but may also mean fewer on-site amenities compared with larger communities.

    Notable patterns and candidate fit: The consistent positives are staff quality, cleanliness, safety, and family communication. The principal operational limitations flagged are constrained in-house activity variety and a more modest dining program—both consistent with a smaller residential setting that emphasizes individualized care and community outings. This facility may be a particularly good fit for families who value attentive, personal caregiving, strong owner involvement, and a tidy, home-like environment. Those seeking expansive on-site programming or a wide-ranging culinary offering should clarify programming details before placement.

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    Location

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    Dignity Care Home #1 is located at 8821 Valjean Ave, North Hills, CA, 91343.

    About Dignity Care Home #1

    Dignity Care Home #1 sits on Valjean Avenue in North Hills, California, and is a licensed Residential Care Elderly facility, sometimes called an Adult Care Home or Assisted Living Home, with 6 licensed beds in a small, private residential setting for ten or fewer people, so it feels homey and personal, and residents get lots of attention. The home offers memory care in a purpose-built building with a secured memory care section just for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, and there's technology like bracelets and computerized wander alerts, so folks who might wander or get lost stay safe inside. Care here covers a lot, including 24-hour supervision by trained and caring staff, and there's a Geriatric Resource Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience on staff, which helps people who need lots of support feel more comfortable. The team gives specialized help for anything from bathing, grooming, and dressing, to managing medications and helping with insulin shots for people who can't inject insulin themselves but can do other diabetes care, and staff are trained in all sorts of special care from behavioral care to incontinence care and help with assisted transfers, even using mechanical lifts for folks who need it. The staff handles housekeeping, laundry, and even grocery shopping, plus meal services with three balanced meals a day, snacks, juices, and international cuisine, all tailored for different diets like low or no salt and sugar, and they pay close attention to what each person needs. The place is clean, bright, and feels friendly with private baths, wheelchair-accessible showers, and both indoor and outdoor spaces including an enclosed courtyard, a TV lounge, and a swimming pool and hot tub for residents to enjoy, plus free Wi-Fi and cable TV in case people want to watch shows together or on their own. Folks can join all sorts of activities onsite and offsite, from karaoke, Wii bowling, and gardening club to simple walks, short trips to the grocery store or park, and they hold social events for holidays and birthdays, so people stay active and have ways to connect. Dignity Care Home #1 helps with everything from planning doctor and hospital visits, arranging transportation for medical and dental needs, and even offers transportation services like parking for residents and complimentary rides. The staff looks after special diets and religious needs, too, with devotional and Catholic services available onsite, so people can observe their faith if they want to. There are hospice and respite care services for those who need extra support, and the home works alongside home care agencies if folks need even more hands-on help, all while keeping things safe, tidy, and cheerful. People who live here can remain as independent as possible, but they get more help as their needs change, and the staff tries their best to meet everyone's wishes with respect, kindness, and care so everyone feels valued and watched over, in a place that's meant to feel safe and welcoming every day.

    People often ask...

    Dignity Care Home #1 offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,781 per month.

    Dignity Care Home #1 offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    There are 9 photos of Dignity Care Home #1 on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 8821 Valjean Ave, North Hills, CA 91343.

    No, Dignity Care Home #1 does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number197608489
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeDIGNITY CARE, INC.
    EffectiveJuly 26th, 2013
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    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    7

    Type A Citations

    11

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    02 Jul 2025Inspection
    Found compliance with licensing requirements with no deficiencies noted.
    10 Jul 2024Inspection
    Found safety features and living areas in good condition; medications were properly stored and staff records were reviewed. No deficiencies were observed.
    27 Feb 2024Inspection
    Observed proper safety features and up-to-date records; no deficiencies were found.
    26 Jul 2022Inspection
    Identified safety and regulatory deficiencies, including bed rails without physician orders, insufficient staff training, incomplete resident files, missing postings, and unsecured exits and pool areas.
    • Type A87202(a)(2)
    • Type A1569.625(b)(2)
    • Type A1569.69(a)
    • Type A87608(a)(5)(B)
    • Type A87203
    • Type A87705(e)
    • Type A87705(i)(5)
    • Type B87555(b)(26)
    • Type B87465(c)(3)
    • Type B1569.695(a)
    • Type B87606(f)(3)
    • Type B87608(a)(3)
    • Type B87705(c)(5)
    • Type B87411(d)(5)
    • Type B87468(d)
    • Type B87468.1(a)(2)
    • Type B87506(a)
    • Type B87405(d)

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