Admissions & cost
Two things almost no sober living will tell you upfront: there’s no security deposit at Kokoro, and every placement is discussed person-to-person, because some guests pay privately while others are funded through nonprofit organizations, government programs or referral partners. One conversation gets you a straight number for your situation.
Cost & placement
No deposit. No surprises. One conversation.
$0 to hold a bed
We don’t require a security deposit. Moving into recovery housing is hard enough without finding an extra month’s rent first.
Private pay & funded placements
Some guests pay privately. Others come through nonprofit organizations, government-funded programs or referral partners. We work with all of it.
One call, your answer
Tell us the situation and the funding picture, and you’ll leave the call with the exact figure and everything it includes, in writing before you commit.
Included in the rate
- A full-size bed, your own dresser and dedicated closet space
- All utilities, wifi and laundry
- Random drug and alcohol testing
- Access to workstations, common areas and outdoor space
- House manager support and the monthly community meeting
Not included
- Groceries and personal items
- Any outpatient, therapy or medical care, that’s billed by your own provider
- Medication and prescriptions
- Day-to-day transport, though house rides get shared, and meetings are close
Move-in
| Security deposit | None. We don’t require one. |
|---|---|
| The interview | Every prospective guest meets with our team before move-in, see the process below. |
| The agreement | Every guest reviews and signs the guest agreement, expectations, responsibilities and house rules, before admission. Clear from the beginning, in writing. |
| Payment schedule | Agreed at placement and fixed in the guest agreement, the terms you sign are the terms, with no surprises after move-in. |
Want the market context? What sober living actually costs in the San Fernando Valley in 2026, every tier, move-in costs, and how our rates compare.
Insurance
The honest answer.
Health insurance almost never pays rent at a sober living home. A recovery residence is housing, not medical treatment, and that is exactly why we don’t need a licence to operate one, the same fact that makes us affordable is what puts us outside the benefit.
What insurance frequently does cover is the outpatient or IOP care someone attends while they live here. That is usually the more useful thing to verify, and it’s the piece that costs real money.
How families typically make it work: private pay from the guest’s own income once they’re working, family contribution for the first stretch, or a split between the two with a step-down as employment starts. If money is the obstacle, say so on the call, sometimes there’s a version of this that works and sometimes there honestly isn’t, and you should know which within one conversation.
The process
Moving in.
Usually one to three days from first call. Same-day is possible when there’s a bed and the fit is clear.
A phone call, then an interview
First a call, fifteen or twenty minutes with a person, not a script. Then every prospective guest meets with our team: we get to know them, they get to know us, questions run both directions, and the house expectations are on the table before anyone commits to anything.
A tour
In person or by 360° walkthrough. Free, about twenty minutes, bring whoever you want. Referring professionals are welcome any time without an appointment.
The guest agreement
Expectations, responsibilities and house rules, reviewed together and signed before admission. No security deposit, the agreement and first payment are the whole move-in.
Move-in day
Room assignment, house walkthrough, intake screen, prescription documentation, phone numbers, and introductions to the people you’ll be living with. Transport from a treatment centre can usually be arranged.
The first week
A settling-in period with tighter structure and no work expectation, so the first days are about landing rather than performing.
Fit
Who we’re not right for.
We would rather tell you in one phone call than take a deposit and find out in a week. Kokoro is probably not the right place if someone is:
- Still in active withdrawal. Detox comes first. We can help you find one today.
- Initiating or titrating MAT. We’re built for people who are stable on their medication, not for the unstable first weeks, that needs staff oversight we don’t provide.
- In acute psychiatric crisis, or needing daily clinical monitoring. We are housing with peer support, not a clinical setting.
- Needing significant mobility or personal-care assistance. Ask on the call, we’ll tell you honestly what each house can and can’t accommodate.
- Unwilling to test. Not negotiable, and better established now than later.
If any of that describes your situation, call anyway. We know this valley well and we will point you at somewhere better rather than take your money.
Move-in checklist
What to bring.
Bring
- Photo ID and insurance card if you have one
- All prescriptions in the original labelled bottles, plus prescriber contact details
- Two weeks of clothes, laundry is on site
- Toiletries and any personal medication supplies
- Phone and charger, laptop if you have one
- Work clothes or boots if you have a job lined up
- Court, probation or discharge paperwork if relevant
Leave at home
- Alcohol, and anything intoxicating including mouthwash and cooking wine
- Non-prescribed medication, including anything prescribed to someone else
- Weapons of any kind
- Kratom, kava, delta-8, nitrous and similar
- Large furniture, beds, dressers and desks are here
- Pets are considered case by case, including service animals, raise it in the interview and we’ll work out what’s possible rather than defaulting to no.
Before you call
The questions people ask first.
What is Kokoro Recovery Residence?
Kokoro Recovery Residence is structured sober living in the west San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles: three houses, 90 beds in total, with men’s and women’s homes kept separate. Two men’s houses are in Canoga Park, including a one-acre ranch campus with a pool and horses, and the women’s house is in West Hills. Everything is brand new, from the homes to the furniture, and every guest gets a full-size bed, never a bunk. Kokoro is a recovery residence, not a licensed treatment facility.
Where is Kokoro sober living located?
Kokoro has two men’s houses in Canoga Park and a women’s house in West Hills, all within about fifteen minutes of each other at the west end of the San Fernando Valley. We serve guests and referrals from across the Valley and greater Los Angeles. For guests’ privacy the street addresses are shared at intake rather than published.
How much does sober living at Kokoro cost?
Structured sober living in the west San Fernando Valley generally runs $1,200 to $3,000 a month. At Kokoro every placement is discussed individually, because some guests pay privately while others are funded through nonprofit or government programs, and there is no security deposit. One call gets you the exact figure for your situation, in writing.
Does Kokoro require a security deposit?
No. Kokoro does not require a security deposit from guests. Move-in is the signed guest agreement and the first payment, we keep admissions straightforward instead of adding financial hurdles.
Does insurance cover sober living at Kokoro?
Almost never. A recovery residence is housing, not medical treatment, so health insurance generally does not pay rent at a sober living home, including Kokoro. Insurance frequently does cover the outpatient or IOP clinical services a guest attends while living here, which is usually the more useful thing to verify.
Can someone move into Kokoro the same day?
Often yes. If Kokoro has a bed and the interview can happen quickly, same-day move-in is possible for enquiries that reach us before late afternoon. Call rather than emailing if the timeline is tight.
How long do people usually stay at Kokoro?
The research is consistent that ninety days is a floor rather than a goal, and that outcomes keep improving out past twelve months. Kokoro asks for a ninety-day commitment at intake and most guests choose to stay considerably longer.
Does Kokoro accept people on Suboxone or Vivitrol?
Yes, Kokoro is MAT-friendly. Guests prescribed buprenorphine, extended-release naltrexone or psychiatric medication are welcome, with documentation within 48 hours of intake, and a documented prescription is never treated as a positive test. Kokoro is not a medical facility: guests manage their own medication with their own prescriber.
Is Kokoro a rehab or treatment center?
No. Kokoro is a recovery residence, structured housing with peer support and accountability. It is not licensed by DHCS and does not provide detox, clinical care, counselling or medical services. Guests attend outside programs of their own choosing, Kokoro has no affiliated clinic, and it neither pays for nor accepts payment for referrals.
How do I get a bed at Kokoro?
Call or text (626) 224-3711, or email info@cleanslatehomes.la. Kokoro gives same-day answers on availability, a short interview and a signed guest agreement come before move-in, and a hold is usually confirmed within the hour.