Small home · Licensed for 5 · Clovis
Joy in Caring II
2731 Buckingham Ave, Clovis, CA 93611Licensed since 2024
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 5: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 5 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 2 residents
Not on file: bedridden approval.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR FIVE (5) NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR TWO (2).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 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 hospiceYes — “Hospice support and coordination where appropriate.”
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Works with residents’ own health care providers
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withBathing · Dressing · Grooming · Mobility
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
As needs change
Medicines
Level of medication service: assistance with self administration
joyincaring.com · August 31, 2026
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Joy in Caring II: two-person transfers or a lift and who is awake overnight. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,300a month to start
Likely $3,500–$5,300
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Costs & moving in
Assessment before move-in
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
The home's published move-in listEmergency contact and power of attorney/guardianship documents (if applicable) · Insurance information (Medicaid, Medicaid waiver, private pay, or long-term care insurance, as applicable) · Current medication list · Recent physician's report / medical history · Government-issued photo ID
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,300likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,300likely $3,500–$5,300
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 10 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 $3,500–$5,500
- $4,300
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,150–$8,700
- $6,800
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 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,800–$5,900.
- Carmel Village Memory CareClovis · 1.7 mi · Mid-size home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · independent living private cottage/casita · seen September 9, 2026
- Serenity Garden Home 2Fresno · 5.2 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Close to Home Residential CareFresno · 5.7 mi · Small home$5,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Copper River Retirement Group - LoyolaClovis · 5.8 mi · Small home$2,800Listed on its own website · fully furnished shared room starting at · seen October 27, 2026
- Palo Alto Senior Care HomeFresno · 8.0 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Joyful Living RcheFresno · 8.7 mi · Small home$3,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Copper River Retirement GroupFresno · 8.8 mi · Small home$2,800Listed on its own website · fully furnished shared room starting at · seen October 27, 2026
- Green VillaFresno · 9.1 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · 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 10 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 (8)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Shared / companion rooms
Private roomsYes — “Private and semi-private room options, subject to availability”
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaces · Outdoor and residential spaces
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Shared / companion roomsYes — “Private and semi-private room options, subject to availability”
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Common areasSocial and activity spaces · Comfortable common areas
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Room typesPrivate · Semi-private
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
LaundryDone by staff
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
AmenitiesSocial and activity spaces
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (3)Snacks available · Meals provided · Dining atmosphere
Snacks available
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Dining atmosphereHome-style
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (2)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered
The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itEngaging daily routines
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Activity types offeredSocial · Recreational · Social and recreational activities
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (5)Events the home invites families to · Office or phone hours as published · Setting
Events the home invites families to
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Office or phone hours as publishedContact us by phone or through the website for inquiries and tours.
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
SettingResidential neighborhood
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
- Open on the website
Tour scheduling link
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
- Open on the website
Contact form
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
About the home (2)Brand or trade name · Management company
Brand or trade nameJoy in Caring II
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Management companyJoy in Caring LLC
Reported on joyincaring.com · source dated August 31, 2026.
Where it is
2731 Buckingham Ave, Clovis, CA 93611Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Clovis Community Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.2 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 26, 2026 · License #107209413 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Apr 2, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 4/2/26 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Leffall arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was greeted by Staff (S1) Ernie Espiritu, LPA was granted entry. 5 residents were present during inspection. Administrator (A1) Eddiemer Sison arrived shortly after LPA’s arrival. LPA toured facility with A1. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Samples of resident’s medications were checked and observed locked in kitchen cabinet. Clients’ MARS was reviewed. Fire extinguisher reviewed with a service date of: 12/22/25. Fire drill completed on 1/9/26. Clients' bedrooms were toured and reviewed. Cleaning chemicals were observed stored and locked in closet. Resident’s bedrooms observed to be adequately furnished with bed, dresser, and adequate lighting. All bathrooms are toured and observed to be operational. Hot water temperature was tested at a range of 107.2 to 116.4 degrees in 2 bathrooms. Outside of facility toured. Outside observed free of debris. Side gate was self-closing and self-latching. Outside was observed with adequate outdoor seatings available for clients. Freezer temperature observed at -1 degrees F and refrigerator temperature maintained at 34 degrees F. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were tested and observed to be operational. All client’s and samples of staff files reviewed to have all the required documents. No deficiencies issued during this inspection. Exit Interview conducted. LPA is requesting the following documents be submitted to the Fresno CCL office by 4/16/26: Current copy of Administrator Certificate, Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308), Administrator Organization (LIC 309), Affidavit regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400), Liability Insurance, Emergency and Disaster Plan (LIC 610E), Personnel Report (LIC500), Register of Facility Clients/Residents for (LIC9020A) A copy of this report was provided to Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 2, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Apr 1, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 4/1/25 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Leffall arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was greeted by Staff (S1) Thelma Mangahas, LPA was granted entry. 5 residents were present during inspection. Administrator (A1) Eddiemer Sison arrived shortly after LPA’s arrival. LPA toured facility with A1. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Samples of resident’s medications were checked and observed locked in kitchen cabinet. Clients’ MARS was reviewed. Fire extinguisher reviewed with a service date of: 12/19/24. Fire drill completed on 1/14/25. Clients' bedrooms were toured and reviewed. Cleaning chemicals were observed stored and locked in closet. Resident’s bedrooms observed to be adequately furnished with bed, dresser, and adequate lighting. All bathrooms are toured and observed to be operational. Hot water temperature was tested at a range of 105 to 117.5 degrees in 2 bathrooms. Outside of facility toured. Outside observed free of debris. Side gate was self-closing and self-latching. Outside was observed with adequate outdoor seatings available for clients. Freezer temperature observed at 0 degrees F and refrigerator temperature maintained at 34 degrees F. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were tested and observed to be operational. Client’s and staff’s files reviewed to have all the required documents. No deficiencies issued during this inspection. Exit Interview conducted. LPA is requesting the following documents be submitted to the Fresno CCL office by 4/15/25: Current copy of Administrator Certificate, Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308), Administrator Organization (LIC 309), Affidavit regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400), Liability Insurance, Emergency and Disaster Plan (LIC 610E), Personnel Report (LIC500), Register of Facility Clients/Residents for (LIC9020A) A copy of this report was provided to A1, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 1, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Apr 25, 2024Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K.Kaur conducted a Pre-licensing Inspection on this date. LPA met with Licensee Innocent Idusuyi. A tour of the facility was conducted together. This is a new facility with no residents in care. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, and in good repair. No passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside or outside. Common areas were properly furnished and well-lit throughout. The dining room is equipped with a table and chairs, living room is equipped with adequate sofas and chairs for residents. Front den has additional seating. Adequate outside space for rest and recreational under a covered patio. Gate is self-closing and self-latching. Perishable and non-perishable food supply appeared adequate. Knives/ sharps will be locked in the kitchen cabinets under the microwave. Medication will be locked in a cabinet next to dinning room. Cleaning and Chemical supplies will also be kept locked in cabinet in the garage. Residents' bedrooms were observed to be adequately furnished with bed, dresser, chair and adequate lighting. Mattresses and linen were in good condition. Extra linen and towels are available. Hot water temperature measured at 115 degrees F. Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detectors installed and operational. Bathrooms have grab bars installed in shower. Toilet equipped with toilet safety rail. Non-skid mats in place, hand soap and paper towels available for use. Trash cans with tight fitting lids are in place. Bathroom next to laundry may be designated for staff. Fire extinguisher was serviced and fully charged. Complaint poster posted, resident council info posted, residents' rights posted; emergency disaster plan posted. Component III was completed by Licensee. Exit interview was conducted. Pre-licensing requirements were met. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee. Report signed on-site by Licensee; printed copy will provided be provided via email due to technical difficulties.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 25, 2024
License holder
Joy in Caring LLC, licensed since 2024.
Operates 3 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Joy in Caring · Clovis
- Laurite Senior Care Home · Fresno
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2024, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 3
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2024, 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 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 Joy in Caring II
Is Joy in Caring II licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Joy in Caring II licensed for?
5 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Joy in Caring II been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Joy in Caring II still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Joy in Caring II cost?
$4,300 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,500–$5,300. 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 10 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 Joy in Caring II 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 Joy in Caring LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Joy in Caring LLC — at least 3 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Clovis Community Medical Center is 3.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Joy in Caring II keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Joy in Caring II license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “JOY IN CARING II”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #107209413. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 5 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Joy in Caring LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 2, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Estimated starting rate
$3,900 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,200–$4,800On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,100 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,050On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$3,800 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,100–$4,700On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,300 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,500–$5,300On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,250 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,250On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$3,850 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,150–$4,750On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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