Assisted living · Van Nuys, CA
Assisted living in Van Nuys
Van Nuys has 4 licensed assisted living communities with sixteen or more beds and 38 smaller licensed homes. All of them hold the same state license, a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. The difference is size, price, and how the day feels.
Assisted living communities in Van Nuys
These are the communities in Van Nuys licensed for sixteen or more residents, largest first. Select one for its license details.
Assisted living or a smaller home?
- Assisted living base rent in San Fernando Valley usually runs $3,000 to $4,200 a month, with personal care added in levels on top.
- Board and care homes in LA County usually charge $3,000 to $6,000 a month with care included.
- Larger communities offer dining rooms, activities and more people to socialize with. Smaller homes offer more one-on-one attention and a quieter routine.
Van Nuys on the map
The 42 licensed homes in Van Nuys, colored by size. Select a pin for the home's name, size and license facts.
Map of the 42 licensed homes in Van Nuys
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- Board and care (6 or fewer beds)
- Assisted living (16 or more beds)
Van Nuys in the state licensing data
How the 42 licensed homes in Van Nuys compare with LA County as a whole, from the state extract dated May 25, 2025.
| State licensing data | Van Nuys | LA County |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed homes | 42 | 1,644 |
| Board and care, 6 beds or fewer | 38 (90%) | 1,359 (83%) |
| Small homes, 7 to 15 beds | 0 (0%) | 27 (2%) |
| Communities, 16 or more beds | 4 (10%) | 258 (16%) |
| Licensed beds | 751 | 43,145 |
| Median beds per home | 6 | 6 |
| Licensed since the start of 2024 | 9 | 287 |
- The largest licensed home in Van Nuys is Courtyard Plaza, with 195 beds.
- Homes with fifteen or fewer beds hold 226 of the 751 licensed beds in Van Nuys (30%).
- Licensed homes in Van Nuys are spread across these ZIP codes: 91405 (25 homes), 91406 (14 homes), 91411 (3 homes).
- Newest licenses in Van Nuys: Complete Harmony Board and Care (2025), EM Senior Living (2025), Gentle Guardian Senior Care (2025), Graceful Gardens Senior Living (2025), Nirvana Gardens Assisted Living (2025), and 4 more.
Nearby communities
Panorama City (2.0 mi, 14 homes, 13 board and care); Lake Balboa (2.4 mi, 11 homes, 11 board and care); Valley Glen (2.5 mi, 26 homes, 26 board and care); Arleta (3.1 mi, 6 homes, 5 board and care); North Hills (3.4 mi, 31 homes, 31 board and care). Distances are straight-line between community centers.
See every licensed home on our Van Nuys board and care page, or read more about assisted living across Los Angeles County.
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Questions families ask
How many assisted living communities are in Van Nuys?
The state extract dated May 25, 2025 lists 4 licensed communities with sixteen or more beds in Van Nuys, plus 38 smaller licensed homes. All are Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly.
What does assisted living cost in Van Nuys?
Published 2026 base rent for assisted living in San Fernando Valley runs about $3,000 to $4,200 a month. Care levels, medication help and memory care are usually extra.
Is a board and care home the same as assisted living?
In California, yes, legally. Both are licensed as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly. People say board and care for small homes of six or fewer residents and assisted living for larger communities.
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