Karen's Home for Seniors

16822 Addison Street, Encino, CA 91436
Assisted Living · Board and Care Home

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

About Karen's Home for Seniors

Karen's Home for Seniors is an Assisted Living community in the Encino area that also offers Board and Care Home. Estimated costs for this community start at $2,820/mo, which is lower than the cost of care in the Encino area of $6,250/mo.

Karen's Home for Seniors, Inc. stands as a welcoming and supportive senior living community, nestled in the heart of Encino, California. This small community is designed to offer personalized attention and a comforting environment for its residents. The emphasis on care and medical services is evident, with a dedicated team providing 24-hour supervision and a range of health care services. Residents benefit from assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. The facility also ensures seamless coordination with healthcare providers, giving families peace of mind regarding their loved ones' well-being.

The neighborhood around Karen's Home is both vibrant and convenient, enhancing the living experience for its residents. The Southern California Orthopedic Institute is just four miles away, providing easy access to specialized medical care. For everyday needs, CVS Pharmacy is conveniently located less than a mile from the community, ensuring that medication and health supplies are always within reach.

Social and recreational activities are abundant within the community and its surroundings. Karen's Home offers amenities such as walking paths, a garden, and community-sponsored activities, fostering a sense of camaraderie and engagement among residents. Movie nights are a delightful addition to the community's offerings, providing entertainment and social interaction. The presence of nearby cafes like Starbucks, just seven miles away, and dining options such as the Restaurant at the Getty Center, six miles from the community, offers residents and their visitors a chance to enjoy leisurely outings and delicious meals.

The community's location in Encino is complemented by its proximity to parks, providing serene spots for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment. The demographic richness of the neighborhood, with a predominantly White population and a diverse mix of other ethnicities, coupled with a high median income and life expectancy, paints a picture of a thriving and healthy community.

Karen's Home for Seniors, Inc. is more than just a place to live; it is a community where residents can thrive, supported by excellent care and surrounded by a neighborhood that caters to their needs and enriches their lives.


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Pricing for Karen's Home for Seniors

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$2,820/mo

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Reviews of Castlewood Senior Living are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting a beautiful, clean, spacious, and home-like community with attractive apartments, landscaped surroundings, extensive amenities, and restaurant-style dining. Residents and families frequently praise the friendly, compassionate, professional, and knowledgeable staff, particularly Phyllis Wiley, Courtney Darby, nursing personnel, and Memory Care leadership. Reviewers describe smooth, informative, pressure-free tours and admissions, attentive follow-up, and strong support during difficult family transitions. Many say residents are happy, well cared for, socially engaged, and made to feel part of a family. Activities include entertainment, games, exercise, shopping and scenic outings, church, movies, transportation, a fitness center, library, theater, beauty shop, and indoor pool. Food is often described as excellent, with flexible hours and menu choices, though some reviewers report disappointing quality, small portions, or inedible desserts. Other criticisms include high pricing, tiered costs by floor, Medicaid limitations, inconsistent apartment cleaning, difficulty locating staff, and occasional gaps between promises and delivery. One serious complaint alleges outings are restricted based on mobility type without adequate assessment. A few visitors found the atmosphere upscale or unapproachable, while others felt apartments were too small or the location too distant. Several residents nevertheless rated Castlewood among the best communities they toured, citing accessibility, spacious layouts, kitchens, in-unit laundry, pet-friendly policies, safety technology, and common areas. Overall, Castlewood is portrayed as an upscale, caring, and senior living option with strong staff and memory-care impressions, but families should verify food quality, staffing, housekeeping, costs, financial policies, and outing practices before committing.
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Care offered at Karen's Home for Seniors

Care services

  • Medication management
  • Assistance with bathing
  • 24-hour supervision

Amenities at Karen's Home for Seniors

  • Furnished
  • Community-sponsored activities
  • Emergency Alert System
  • Move-in coordination
  • Meal preparation and service
  • Special dietary restrictions
  • Movie nights
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry service / dry cleaning
  • Dining room

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    Seniorly Neighborhood Insights for Encino, CA (91436)

    Discover crucial neighborhood insights from reputable sources like census.gov and epa.gov. Remember, this data offers a general overview of the area and might not reflect the area immediately surrounding the property.

    Total population: 16,617

    44% of population is 50+ years old, 22% is 65+ years old
    The poverty rate is 8% lower for this region compared to the California state average, which is 12%

    Diversity

    3% of population identify themselves as Black, 6% as Asian, 8% as Hispanic, and 85% as White

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