Small home · Licensed for 6 · Clovis
Bella Care Home
491 Pierce Dr, Clovis, CA 93612Licensed since 2014
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 25, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 2 residents
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 25, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY,ONE (1) OF WHICH MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR TWO (2).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 25, 2026
Care services
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Works with hospice
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated September 14, 2021.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 5, 2021.
Podiatrist visits
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Toileting assistance
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 5, 2021.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 5, 2021.
Dental care available at the home
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withEating · Bathing · Toileting · Assistance with daily living activities · Assistance with personal hygiene · Personal assistance for the disabled
Eating · Bathing · Toileting — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 5, 2021.
Assistance with daily living activities · Assistance with personal hygiene · Personal assistance for the disabled — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated September 14, 2021.
Works with residents’ own health care providers
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated April 12, 2022.
Consulting nurse arrangementNot only do we offer peace of mind for your loved ones medical care with an on-call doctor & nurses that visit residents on-site, but we also have partnerships with several home health agencies, nurses, dental hygienists, and more.
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated April 12, 2022.
Emergency call system
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated April 12, 2022.
Clinicians who come to the homeDoctors · Nurses · Podiatrist · Dental hygienist · A podiatrist · A dental hygienist · and 1 more
Doctors · Nurses · Podiatrist · Dental hygienist · A podiatrist · A dental hygienist — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Doctor — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated April 12, 2022.
Security system
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated April 12, 2022.
Nurse coverageNot only do we offer peace of mind for your loved ones medical care with an on-call doctor & nurses that visit residents on-site, but we also have partnerships with several home health agencies, nurses, dental hygienists, and more.
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated August 30, 2021.
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated April 12, 2022.
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 25, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 25, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Bella Care Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$3,950a month to start
Likely $3,200–$4,850
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Costs & moving in
Assessment before move-in
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated August 5, 2021.
Physician's report required
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated August 5, 2021.
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$3,950likely a month
Starting monthly rate$3,950likely $3,200–$4,850
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 8 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,200–$5,050
- $3,950
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,800–$8,300
- $6,450
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,800 to $6,000
8 homes like this within 8 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,800–$5,750.
- Carmel Village Memory CareClovis · 2.6 mi · Mid-size home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · independent living private cottage/casita · seen September 9, 2026
- Copper River Retirement Group - LoyolaClovis · 2.7 mi · Small home$2,800Listed on its own website · fully furnished shared room starting at · seen October 27, 2026
- Palo Alto Senior Care HomeFresno · 3.9 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Joyful Living RcheFresno · 4.9 mi · Small home$3,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Copper River Retirement GroupFresno · 5.0 mi · Small home$2,800Listed on its own website · fully furnished shared room starting at · seen October 27, 2026
- Green VillaFresno · 5.1 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Serenity Garden Home 2Fresno · 6.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Close to Home Residential CareFresno · 8.0 mi · Small home$5,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 8 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.
Rooms & the spaces they will use (17)Private rooms · Building type · Wifi
Private rooms
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated August 5, 2021.
Building typeSingle family home
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated August 5, 2021.
Wifi
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 5, 2021.
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated August 5, 2021.
Outdoor spaceBackyard · Front patio · Back patio · Garden · Pool · Front or back patio · and 4 more
Backyard · Front patio · Back patio · Garden · Pool · Front or back patio — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated January 18, 2022.
Front lawn · Porch · Welcoming Front Lawn · Porch Area — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 5, 2021.
Room typesPrivate · Semi-Private · Semi private
Private · Semi-Private — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 5, 2021.
Semi private — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated August 5, 2021.
Common areasLiving Room with Comfortable Seating
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 5, 2021.
Residents may bring their own furniture
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 6, 2021.
AmenitiesHigh speed internet
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 5, 2021.
Rooms come furnished
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 5, 2021.
Housekeeping
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Grab bars and rails
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated April 12, 2022.
Wifi in resident rooms
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 6, 2021.
Emergency call system in the room
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated August 5, 2021.
Call system typeWearable pendant
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 5, 2021.
Lockable storage for valuables
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 6, 2021.
Telephone in the room
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 6, 2021.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (11)Meals provided per day · Special diets supported · Snacks available
Meals provided per day3
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 5, 2021.
Special diets supportedPhysician-Prescribed Diets · Special diets
Physician-Prescribed Diets — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated September 14, 2021.
Special diets — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated August 30, 2021.
Snacks available
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 14, 2021.
Follows physician-ordered diets
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated September 14, 2021.
Residents have input into the menu
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated August 5, 2021.
Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its foodBread · Pastries · Delicate biscuits · Veggies · Beverages · Dinner entrée (dinner is served as a full-course meal) · and 20 more
Bread · Pastries · Delicate biscuits · Veggies · Beverages · Dinner entrée · Dessert · Vegetables · Fruits · Meat · Mashed potatoes · Rice · Rolls · Fruit juices · Tea · Eggs, sunny-side up · Hardboiled eggs · Scrambled eggs · Specially prepared foods for birthdays, holidays, and occasions · Entrée · Mash potatoes · Fruit · Coffee or tea · Sausages · Ham · Whole wheat bread — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 14, 2021.
Meal timesLunch between 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. · Breakfast every morning
Lunch between 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated January 18, 2022.
Breakfast every morning — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 14, 2021.
Family may eat with the resident
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 14, 2021.
Assistance with eating
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 5, 2021.
Meals provided
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 14, 2021.
Dining atmosphereLively conversations during dinner.
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 14, 2021.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (7)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered · Activities in the evening
The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itDaily on-site activities
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated April 12, 2022.
Activity types offeredExcursions · Field trips · Exercise · Daily activities · Annual Holiday Luncheon bringing residents, families, staff and volunteers together · Watching television · and 48 more
Excursions · Field trips · Exercise · Daily activities — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Annual Holiday Luncheon bringing residents, families, staff and volunteers together — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated April 12, 2022.
Watching television · Socializing · Staff play instruments and serenade residents · Reading favorite books · Conversation with one another · Morning newspaper reading · Board games · Puzzles · Birthday parties · Holiday celebrations · Indoor games · Outdoor games · Sensory stimulation therapy · Reading their favorite books · Bingo · Domino · Scrabble · Crossword puzzles · Morning walk outside · Arts and Crafts Activities · Board Games and Puzzles · Birthday Parties and Holiday Celebrations · Gardening Activities · Mini Concerts · Indoor and Outdoor Games · Cooking Classes · Newspaper Reading — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated January 18, 2022.
Social and recreational activities · Holiday socials · Event celebrations — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 5, 2021.
Program · Speaker · Games · Presentations · Annual Holiday Luncheon · Upcoming events · New activities · On-site activities · Crafts · Music therapy · Spending time with therapy dogs · Art · Cooking · Movie nights · Zoo · Parks · Restaurants · Pumpkin patch — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated August 30, 2021.
Park — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated August 5, 2021.
Activities in the evening
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated January 18, 2022.
Exercise or fitness programMorning walk outside · Exercise classes at least 3 times per week · Stretching · Light exercises · Exercise classes · Stretching and Light Exercises · and 1 more
Morning walk outside · Exercise classes at least 3 times per week · Stretching · Light exercises · Exercise classes · Stretching and Light Exercises — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated January 18, 2022.
Exercise — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated August 30, 2021.
Trips outside the home
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
How often outings happenOccasional
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated April 12, 2022.
Volunteers and outside groups visit
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated January 18, 2022.
Faith, culture & language (2)Faith tradition · Religious observance supported
Faith traditionThanksgiving to the Lord · Christian
Thanksgiving to the Lord — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated April 12, 2022.
Christian — reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 13, 2021.
Religious observance supportedMembers of CrossCity Christian Church
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 13, 2021.
Pets, routines & independence (2)Visiting hours · Visiting hours
Visiting hoursPosted hours
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated April 12, 2022.
Visiting hoursDaily visitation from 9am to 6pm.
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated April 12, 2022.
Visiting & staying involved (6)Routine communication cadence · Tour scheduling link · Neighborhood or area named
Routine communication cadenceAs needed
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 13, 2021.
- Open on the website
Tour scheduling link
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Neighborhood or area namedFresno & Clovis, California
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 13, 2021.
Events the home invites families to
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 14, 2021.
- Open on the website
Contact form
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 14, 2021.
SettingResidential neighborhood
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated April 12, 2022.
About the home (1)Brand or trade name
Brand or trade nameBella Care Home
Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Where it is
491 Pierce Dr, Clovis, CA 93612Address from the public record · October 25, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.1 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 25, 2026 · License #107206822 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 5 of 8 documents
20261 state visit · 2 documents
Jun 1, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daiquiri Boyd arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was granted entry by Administrative Assistant(AA) Anne Lorio and LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Licensee/Administrator (AD) Marilen Gonzales was called. (AD) told LPA that she was out of town and could not come to the home and stated AA would assist me. LPA completed the inspection with staff AA, Anne Lorio. LPA toured the home inside and outside. No exits were found to be obstructed. Temperature of the home was set at 75 degrees F. Last Fire and Emergency Drill was conducted on 5/18/26 Emergency and Disaster Plan was reviewed by facility on 5/18/26. Fire extinguisher serviced on 2/5/2026. Infection Control Plan was reviewed and last updated and reviewed by facility on 5/18/26. The home has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. All bedrooms are nicely furnished with personal affects, beds, tv's, chairs, lighting, dressers, bedside tables, and ceiling fans. Bathrooms delivered hot water at a temperature of 112 degrees F. Fire place is covered with a safety screen. LPA observed a fresh supply of fruits and vegetables, perishable and non-perishable foods. LPA observed the home to be in good condition with flooring, walls, lighting, counter tops, fixtures, all in good working order. LPA observed a supply of linens in the hall way closet. All hazardous chemicals and items are kept stored in a locked hall closet. The washer and dryer are kept in the hall way area. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed and checked and found to be in working order. The upstairs area of the home is designated at staff only as LPA verified by observation. Resident medications and medication records were reviewed. LPA reviewed three resident files and three staff files. (continued on next page) Back yard area is clean and free of hazards, pool on premises has a locked fence and gate. The back yard has two sheds, neither contains any hazards as observed by LPA. LPA requests that updated forms be sent to CCL by 4/18/25: LIC500, Liability Insurance. Signature of staff confirms receipt of this document.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 1, 2026
Jun 1, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daiquiri Boyd arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was granted entry by Administrative Assistant(AA) Anne Lorio and LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Licensee/Administrator (AD) Marilen Gonzales was called. (AD) told LPA that she was out of town and could not come to the home and stated AA would assist me. LPA completed the inspection with staff AA, Anne Lorio. LPA toured the home inside and outside. No exits were found to be obstructed. Temperature of the home was set at 75 degrees F. Last Fire and Emergency Drill was conducted on 5/18/26 Emergency and Disaster Plan was reviewed by facility on 5/18/26. Fire extinguisher serviced on 2/5/2026. Infection Control Plan was reviewed and last updated and reviewed by facility on 5/18/26. The home has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. All bedrooms are nicely furnished with personal affects, beds, tv's, chairs, lighting, dressers, bedside tables, and ceiling fans. Bathrooms delivered hot water at a temperature of 112 degrees F. Fire place is covered with a safety screen. LPA observed a fresh supply of fruits and vegetables, perishable and non-perishable foods. LPA observed the home to be in good condition with flooring, walls, lighting, counter tops, fixtures, all in good working order. LPA observed a supply of linens in the hall way closet. All hazardous chemicals and items are kept stored in a locked hall closet. The washer and dryer are kept in the hall way area. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed and checked and found to be in working order. The upstairs area of the home is designated at staff only as LPA verified by observation. Resident medications and medication records were reviewed. LPA reviewed three resident files and three staff files. (continued on next page) Back yard area is clean and free of hazards, pool on premises has a locked fence and gate. The back yard has two sheds, neither contains any hazards as observed by LPA. LPA requests that updated forms be sent to CCL by 4/18/25: LIC500, Liability Insurance. Signature of staff confirms receipt of this document.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 1, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Apr 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daiquiri Boyd arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was granted entry by staff and explained the purpose of the visit. Licensee/Administrator Marilen Gonzales responded to the facility to assist with the visit. LPA completed the inspection with staff Ann Lorio. LPA toured the home inside and outside. No exits were found to be obstructed. Temperature of the home was set at 73 degrees F. Last Fire and Emergency Drill was conducted on 3/2/25. Fire extinguisher serviced on 2/7/2025. The home has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. All bedrooms are nicely furnished with personal affects, beds, tv's, chairs, lighting, dressers, bedside tables, and ceiling fans. Bathrooms delivered hot water at a temperature of 115 degrees F. Fire place is not used. LPA observed a fresh supply of fruits and vegetables, perishable and non-perishable foods. LPA did not observe a supply of emergency food and water. Disaster drill needs more information and LPA requested more details be added to the Emergency and Disaster Plan. LPA requests that an updated floor plan with location of utility shut-off's be provided to Licensing. LPA observed the home to be in good condition with flooring, walls, lighting, counter tops, fixtures, all in good working order. LPA observed a supply of linens in the hall way closet. All hazardous chemicals and item are kept stored in a locked hall closet. The washer and dryer are kept in the hall way area. LPA spoke to staff regarding keeping this area clean and the dryer properly maintained to avoid a build-up of lint. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed and checked and found to be in working order. The upstairs area of the home is designated at staff only as LPA verified by observation. Resident medications and medication records were reviewed. LPA reviewed four resident files and four staff files. (continued on next page) Back yard area is clean and free of hazards, pool on premises has a locked fence and gate. The back yard has two sheds, neither contains any hazards as observed by LPA. LPA requests that updated forms be sent to CCL by 4/18/25: LIC500, LIC610D, Liability Insurance, LIC308. Signature of staff confirms receipt of this document.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 8, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Apr 15, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shawna Doucette arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was granted entry by Staff Erica Ocariza and explained the purpose of the visit. Licensee/Administrator Marilen Gonzales responded to the facility to assist with the visit. The residence was set at 73 degrees F temperature and free of passageway obstructions inside and outside. LPAs observed five bedrooms in the residence. Facility is two story. Upstairs is designated for staff only. Residents' rooms were toured and inspected. Rooms were found to be clean, and furnishing was in good condition. Hot water temperature was measured at 115.4 degrees F. Kitchen toured, supply of food observed, and food stored properly for perishable and nonperishable. Medication and knives are locked in a kitchen cabinet. Cleaning supplies were locked in the hallway closet. Smoke and carbon monoxide are dual detectors, they were checked and operating. Fire extinguishers was service on 2/5/2024. Last drill completed on 02/02/24. There was outdoor seating for the residents. Outdoor area was clean and free of obstruction. Facility has a pool which is gated, locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Resident and staff records were reviewed. Medications were reviewed. An exit interview was conducted with Staff Ann Lorio, and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 15, 2024
20231 state visit · 1 document
Nov 28, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Flores arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was granted entry by caregiver staff and explain the purpose of the visit. Licensee Marilen Gonzales arrived at the facility minutes after to complete this annual visit. The residence was set at 70 degrees F temperature and free of passageway obstructions inside and outside. LPAs observed five bedrooms in the residence. Residents' rooms were toured and inspected. Rooms were found to be clean, and furnishing was in good condition. Hot water temperature was measured at 109.6 degrees F. Kitchen toured, supply of food observed, and food stored properly for perishable and nonperishable. Medication and knives are locked next to the kitchen area. Cleaning supplies were locked in the hallway. Smoke and carbon monoxide are dual detectors, they were checked and operating. Fire extinguishers was service on 2/6/2023. Last drill completed on 08/01/23. There was outdoor seating for the residents. Outdoor area was clean and free of obstruction. During the visit a file review was conducted for residents and staff files, refer to 809D for deficiencies. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Licensee whose signature confirms receipt. LPA requested the following updated forms faxed to CCLD by 12/08/23: Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308), Administrative Organization (LIC309), Personnel Report (LIC 500), Proof of current Liability Coverage, LIC 9282, Fire drill training log.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 28, 2023
The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Earlier years2021 to 2022 · 3 documents
20222 state visits · 2 documents
Aug 25, 2022Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff do not have required training
On 8/25/22 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Garza arrived at faciilty to complete an unannounced initial 10 day visit. LPA introduced self, was COVID pre-screened and was permitted into facility. Administrator, Marilen Gonzales was contacted and arrived some time later. LPA toured facility inside and out. A Health and Safety check was completed on residents in care. Residents observed visiting family outside and in common area. During visit LPA requested documentation, completed interviews and reviewed 7 staff files. LPA observed 5 of 7 staff files do not have the required training. The allegation listed above is SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies on LIC 9099D. Exit interview completed. A copy of this report and appeal rights given. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 25, 2022 · control 24-AS-20220819112351
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87707(a) · Plan of correction due date: Sep 5, 2022
87707 Training requirements...(a) Licensees who advertise, promote, or otherwise hold themselves out as providing special care, programming, and/or environments for residents with dementia...shall ensure that all direct care staff...who provide care to residents with dementia, meet the following training requirements... This requirement was not met as evidence by: LPA observation in that 5 of 7 staff files reviewed did not have the required training. This posses a potential health and safety/personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 25, 2022
Plan of correction: Licensee will provide training to all staff, if not already completed. A copy of training records and material will be provided to CCL by POC date.
Mar 28, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 03/28/2022 Licensing Program Analyst, M. Garza arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the required Infection Control Inspection. Administrator was contacted and arrived a short time later. LPA was greeted by Direct Care Staff and COVID pre-screened. LPA was permitted entry into the facility. LPA observed a central entry point with a supply of hand sanitizer and a sign in policy that includes documented routine symptom screening for resident's, staff and visitors. Resident observed in room. Mitigation plan was received and reviewed. COVID-19 procedures described in the plan include required postings, symptoms screenings (for staff, persons in care and visitors), testing, quarantine/isolation cohorts, infection control plan to include donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment. Staffing and sick leave plans are in place for emergency staffing and/or PPE shortages. LPA toured the facility inside and out. Required postings of signs to include hand washing, coughing etiquette and physical distancing were observed. Staff were all observed wearing face coverings. Facility has designated visitation areas. Covered trash bins were observed. LPA observed 2 of 4 residents with a 30-day supply of resident medications. A 30 day supply of PPE not observed. Licensee has available at different location. LPA did not observe N95 masks/surgical masks. Licensee to provided additional PPE. Sinks are well stocked and liquid soap for hand washing and paper towels for hand drying were observed. Through LPA observation of documentation and interview with Administrator and staff, the required infection control practices are found to be in compliance. Due to COVID precautionary measures a copy of this report will be emailed to: bellacarehomellc@gmail.com. A delivered and read receipt serves as confirmation.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 28, 2022
20211 state visit · 1 document
Jun 21, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 05/28/2021, Licensing Program Analyst, M. Garza arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the required Infection Control Inspection. LPA was greeted by live in staff, Shirley Alaysa and was allowed entry into the facility. Administrator, Marilen Gonzales arrived a short time later. LPA observed a central entry point with a supply of hand sanitizer and a sign in policy that includes documented routine symptom screening for resident's, staff and visitors. Residents observed in common area and in room. Mitigation plan not approved prior to visit but has been submitted to CCL 12/2020 pending approval. Staffing and sick leave plans are in place for emergency staffing and/or PPE shortages. LPA's toured the facility inside and out. Required postings of signs to include hand washing, coughing etiquette and physical distancing were observed throughout the facility. Staff observed not wearing face coverings. Facility has designated visitation areas. Covered trash bins were observed. LPA observed a supply of PPE and resident medications. Sinks stocked and liquid soap for hand washing and paper towels for hand drying were observed. Through LPA observation of documentation and interview with Administrator and staff, the required infection control practices are not found to be in compliance. Technical Advisory and citation was issued during todays inspection. Exit interview completed with Administrator. An immediate civil penalty was issued of $100 for un-fingerprinted adult. A copy of this report was sent via email for signature. A delivered and read receipt was sent as confirmation of receipt.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 21, 2021
6 of 6 beds were occupied at the August 25, 2022 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.
License holder
Bella Care Home LLC, licensed since 2014.
Operates 7 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Bella Care Home · Clovis
- Bell Care Home LLC-Houston · Fresno
- Bella Care Home LLC-Matus · Fresno
- Bella Care Home LLC-Farmhouse · Clovis
- Bella Care Home LLC French Villa · Clovis
- Bella Care Home LLC-Karen's Cottage · Clovis
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2014, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 6
- Total complaints
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 1
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 1
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2014, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 1 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 1 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 1 | 0 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Bella Care Home
Is Bella Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
How many residents is Bella Care Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
Has Bella Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 1 Type B citation since 2014, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Bella Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does Bella Care Home cost?
$3,950 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,200–$4,850. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 8 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 9 other homes of a similar licensed size across Fresno County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $2,950 to $5,175 a month, and the middle figure is $3,600 (n = 9 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Bella Care Home take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Bella Care Home LLC, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. See the homes licensed to Bella Care Home LLC — at least 7 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is 2.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Bella Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
Bella Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “BELLA CARE HOME LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #107206822. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- Licensed to Bella Care Home LLC, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- First licensed in 2014, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2014, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation on file since 2014, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 1 substantiated allegation on file since 2014, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 1, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Nearby
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Estimated starting rate
$4,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,250–$4,900On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,000On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$3,550 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $2,900–$4,350On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,250–$4,900On the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$3,600 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $2,950–$4,450On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$3,900 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,200–$4,850On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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