Ara Villa Residential Care Home
The state lists 4 state inspections, 1 complaint visit, 4 citations, 0 substantiated allegations; last visit 2026-08-26. Listing last updated 2026-11-07.
Public record summary
About this facility — Ara Villa Residential Care Home
Ara Villa Residential Care Home is a licensed assisted living community in Granada Hills, California. It is licensed for 6 beds — close to the median for assisted living communities in California (6 beds).
It is one of 112 senior care facilities in Granada Hills and 8,982 assisted living communities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
This listing draws on the federal NPI registry (NPPES), and was last updated on November 7, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
State inspection record
The state lists 4 state inspections, 1 complaint visit, 4 citations, 0 substantiated allegations. 4 are Type A. License status: Licensed.
License notes from the state: AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPPROVED FOR 2 AMBULATORY, 3 NONAMBULATORY, AND 1 BEDRIDDEN RESIDENT ONLY. BEDRIDDEN RESIDENT SHALL BE IN RM #2. APPROVED FOR 4 HOSPICE RESIDENTS ONLY.
Complaints (1)
| State visit | Allegation outcomes | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | 3 unsubstantiated | None |
Inspections (4)
| Date |
|---|
| 03/18/2026 |
| 05/06/2025 |
| 10/16/2024 |
| 11/03/2023 |
Source: California Community Care Licensing, facility 197610209, read 2026-11-07. Type A citations involve immediate risk to residents; Type B citations could become one. Substantiated means the state found the allegation valid. See the state's record.
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Who to contact in California
- Licensing: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Adult and Senior Care Program · Look up a license
- File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, about 1.2 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Lac/olive View-ucla Medical Center, about 3.7 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Northridge Hospital Medical Center, about 4.9 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Golden Path, Granada Hills, less than 0.1 miles. 0 state visits on record.
- Sunland Living, Granada Hills, about 0.2 miles. 5 state visits on record.
- Armeta, Granada Hills, about 0.2 miles. 2 state visits on record.
- Haskell House, Granada Hills, about 0.2 miles. 1 state visits on record.
- Aaron's Care Villa, Granada Hills, about 0.3 miles. 6 state visits on record.