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Bella Care Home LLC French VillaLicense #107209416 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareBella Care Home LLC French VillaLicense #107209416 · 67 W El Paso Ave, Clovis, CA · (559) 259-6228Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
Home/California/Fresno County/Clovis/Bella Care Home LLC French Villa
Map · 67 W El Paso Ave

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Estimated starting rate$3,750/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,050–$4,600 · See costs

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  • (559) 259-6228

    From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

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Clovis · Licensed for 6

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Clovis

Bella Care Home LLC French Villa

67 W El Paso Ave, Clovis, CA 93611 · Licensed since 2024

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Bella Care Home LLC French Villa

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$3,750 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,050–$4,600 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 6 residents
  • Hospiceup to 4 residents

Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.

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 6 NON-AMBULATORY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (4).

935 - ELDERLY

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 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 4 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Bella Care Home LLC French Villa: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$3,750a month to start

Likely $3,050–$4,600

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$3,750likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$3,750likely $3,050–$4,600

    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 $3,050–$4,800
$3,750
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,650–$8,100
$6,250
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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,800 to $6,000

$2,800$6,000

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

8 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,800–$5,650.

  • Copper River Retirement Group - LoyolaClovis · 1.1 mi · Small home
    $2,800Listed on its own website · fully furnished shared room starting at · seen October 27, 2026
  • Carmel Village Memory CareClovis · 3.2 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · independent living private cottage/casita · seen September 9, 2026
  • Copper River Retirement GroupFresno · 4.0 mi · Small home
    $2,800Listed on its own website · fully furnished shared room starting at · seen October 27, 2026
  • Palo Alto Senior Care HomeFresno · 4.7 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Green VillaFresno · 6.0 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Joyful Living RcheFresno · 6.0 mi · Small home
    $3,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Serenity Garden Home 2Fresno · 8.3 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Close to Home Residential CareFresno · 9.4 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 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.

Ask for the price

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.

  • Tour scheduling link

    Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated June 16, 2021.

    Open on the website ↗
  • 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.

  • Contact form

    Reported on bellacarehome.com · source dated October 14, 2021.

    Open on the website ↗
  • 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

67 W El Paso Ave, Clovis, CA 93611Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

Opening the neighborhood map…

  1. 1San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.7 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).

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The 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 #107209416 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Apr 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 4/27/26 Licensing Program Analysts (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) John Ocariza, LPA were granted entry. 6 residents were present during inspection. Assistant Administrator (AA) Johanna Lorio arrived shortly after LPA arrival. LPA toured facility with AA. 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: 3/9/26. Fire drill completed on 3/20/26. Clients' bedrooms were toured and reviewed. Cleaning chemicals were observed stored and locked in kitchen cabinet. 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 116.4 to 117.5 degrees in 3 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 37 degrees F. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were tested and observed to be operational. 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 5/11/25: 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 Assistant Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 27, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Apr 23, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 4/23/25 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA’s) J. Leffall and J. Duarte arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced selves, stated the purpose of the visit, and was greeted by Staff (S1) John Ocariza, LPA’s were granted entry. 4 residents were present during inspection. Administrator (A1) Phillip Gonzales arrived shortly after LPA’s arrival. LPA’s toured facility with S1. 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: 3/8/25. Fire drill completed on 4/21/25. Clients' bedrooms were toured and reviewed. Cleaning chemicals were observed stored and locked in kitchen cabinet. 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 106.3 to 107.2 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 37 degrees F. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were tested and observed to be operational. 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 5/7/25: 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 with 9102 was provided to S1, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 23, 2025

The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20242 state visits · 2 documents

Jun 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 06/03/24, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) M. Yang conducted an announced Pre-licensing / Component III Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and was allowed entry into the facility. LPA met with Licensee 1 (L1) Marilen Gonzales and staff Joanna “Ann” Lorio. The facility is a 6 bedroom, and 3 bathroom home and fire clearance were granted for 6 non-Ambulatory for a total capacity of 6. LPA toured the facility with L1. There are no residents present during this inspection. Facility was free from ground obstructions and odor free. Common areas were observed to have adequate seating and lighting available. Medications will be locked and inaccessible to resident in the kitchen cabinet. First aid kit was observed and contained all required items. Kitchen was toured and observed to have dishes, plates, and utensils. Knives will be kept locked in kitchen drawer. Refrigerator temperature maintained at 40 degrees F and freezer maintained at 0 degree F. Adequate non-perishable and perishable food supplies observed. A fire extinguisher was observed and had a service date of 01/29/24. LPA observed an extra supply of bed linens, towels, and personal hygiene products. Bedrooms were observed to have the required furnishing and are ready for occupancy. Mattresses and box springs were in good condition. Hot water temperature ranged between 108.4 and 113.5 degrees F in bathroom, 107.7 degrees F in bathroom 2, and between 119.4 and 118.3 degrees in shared bathroom. Bathroom observed to be operational. Outside of facility toured. LPA observed adequate outdoor seatings available for residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were observed to be operational during this inspection. LPA observed side gate to be self-latching and free debris. Component III was conducted during today's pre-licensing visit. I have found that the applicant has met all pre-licensing requirements. LPA will submit documentation to CAB in Sacramento for final review prior to license being issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 3, 2024
May 21, 2024Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Interview Method: Telephone interview On 5/21/2024, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 21, 2024

License holder

Bella Care Home LLC, licensed since 2024.

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
  • 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-Karen's Cottage · Clovis
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2024, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
4
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 homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“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
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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Frequently asked questions

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Quick answers about Bella Care Home LLC French Villa

Is Bella Care Home LLC French Villa licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Bella Care Home LLC French Villa licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Bella Care Home LLC French Villa been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Bella Care Home LLC French Villa still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does Bella Care Home LLC French Villa cost?

$3,750 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,050–$4,600. 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 Bella Care Home LLC French Villa 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 26, 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 2.7 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 LLC French Villa keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Bella Care Home LLC French Villa license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “BELLA CARE HOME LLC FRENCH VILLA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #107209416. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Bella Care Home LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 4 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 4 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 27, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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    • Bedridden: on the state record

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