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Covelight CareCentral Valley Residential CareLicense #157209275 · 6727 Shaver Drive, Bakersfield, CA · (626) 977-4093Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Starting rate$3,000/mo

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Bakersfield

Central Valley Residential Care

6727 Shaver Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93313 · Licensed since 2023

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Central Valley Residential Care

Overview

Starting rate

$3,000 a month

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Languages spoken: EnglishReported on Seniorly · September 9, 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 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, OF WHICH (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR (2). BEDROOM #1 IS CLEARED FOR BEDRIDDEN.

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.

  • Assisted living

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Help with bathing or showering

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Assistance with transfers

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Works with residents’ own health care providers

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Diabetic / carbohydrate-controlled diet

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Help with dressing and grooming

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Building is wheelchair accessible

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Medication management

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Diabetes care

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Activities of daily living the home lists help withDaily living activities · Bathing · Dressing · Grooming · Mobility · Supervision and assistance with daily living activities

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Hands-on help or cueingSupervision and assistance with daily living activities.

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • 24-hour supervision claimed

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Emergency call system

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

As needs change

  • Medicines

    Who handles medications: Our trained caregivers ensure that every resident's medication is handled safely and accurately.

    markrivas5.wixsite.com · October 27, 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 Central Valley Residential Care: two-person transfers or a lift and who is awake overnight. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$3,000a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$3,000likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$3,000this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

  • 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 $3,000–$3,600
$3,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,000–$7,150
$5,500
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 $2,500 to $3,800

$2,500$3,800

This homeA nearby home’s published starting rate

8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,500–$3,550.

  • Summer Springs Board & CareBakersfield · 0.9 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Cobble Stone Residential Home CareBakersfield · 1.7 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Alondra HomeBakersfield · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Blue Pearl Home Care IIBakersfield · 2.4 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Divine Mercy Care Homes IIBakersfield · 2.4 mi · Small home
    $2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
  • Divine Mercy Care HomesBakersfield · 2.4 mi · Small home
    $2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
  • Divine Mercy Care Homes IIIBakersfield · 2.5 mi · Small home
    $2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
  • Riverstone Terrace Senior Living Memory CareBakersfield · 2.6 mi · Mid-size home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · memory care shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

  • 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.

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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 (12)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Shared / companion rooms
  • Private rooms

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Outdoor spaceWalking paths · Garden

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared / companion rooms

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Common areasGame room · Dining room

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Rooms come furnished

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • LaundryDone by staff

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Wifi in resident rooms

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Visitor parking

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Air conditioning in the room

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • AmenitiesMove-in coordination

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Telephone in the room

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (8)Dining style · Special diets supported · Meals provided per day
  • Dining styleFamily style

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Special diets supportedDiabetic-friendly · Low-sodium · Vegetarian

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Meals provided per day3

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Food allergy management

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Snacks available

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Meal timesScheduled meals

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Dining atmosphereHome-cooked, nutritious meals prepared with care and attention to dietary needs.

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (4)Activity types offered · Activity calendar published · Exercise or fitness program
  • Activity types offeredMeaningful and fun activities · Spiritual gatherings · Devotional gatherings · Birthday celebrations · Holiday celebrations · Movie nights · and 6 more

    Meaningful and fun activities · Spiritual gatherings · Devotional gatherings · Birthday celebrations · Holiday celebrations · Movie nights · Game nights · Gardening · Nature walks · Group games · Puzzles · Trivia — reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Activity calendar published

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Exercise or fitness programDaily exercise · Stretching classes · Daily exercise and stretching classes

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Religious services at the home

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

Faith, culture & language (1)Languages spoken by caregivers
  • Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish

    Reported on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (2)Transportation · Office or phone hours as published
  • Transportation

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Office or phone hours as published8:00 am – 8:00 pm

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

About the home (2)Brand or trade name · Family-owned claim
  • Brand or trade nameCentral Valley Residential Care, LLC

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Family-owned claim

    Reported on markrivas5.wixsite.com · seen October 27, 2026.

Where it is

6727 Shaver Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93313Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

Opening the neighborhood map…

  1. 1Mercy Southwest HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list4.6 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 #157209275 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20252 state visits · 2 documents

Dec 13, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Mark Joseph Rivas, Continual Administrator's Certification expires 12/07/2027. There are currently 0 residents who reside at this home and there is 0 residents on hospice at this time. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, activity rooms, medication storage, kitchen, garage and outdoor areas. Bedrooms were clean and in good repair. There is a locked storage for medications. Fire extinguisher is within the safety regulation period. Smoke alarms were tested and are operational. The home has a carbon monoxide detector and performs disaster drills as required. Water temperature was tested at 115 degrees. First Aid kit is on site and complete. Toxins and cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible. This facility currently has no residents. Licensee will obtain required insurance policy upon admitting first resident to the facility. The Licensee is aware that he needs to contact State Licensing upon admitting first resident. There were no deficiencies observed or cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing. Exit interview conducted with Mark Joseph Rivas, and copy of report left at facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 13, 2025
Jan 29, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shawna Doucette arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an annual Required Inspection. LPA was granted entry into the facility by Administrator Mark Joseph Rivas. LPA toured the facility. LPA observed 3 bedrooms downstairs designated as resident rooms. Facility has an upstairs that is not accessible to residents with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs. Resident rooms were clean and fully furnished. LPA observed cleaning supplies to be locked in the garage. Water temperature was 115 F. Knives were locked in a kitchen drawer. Medications are locked in a kitchen cabinet. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide is operating. Facility has a sprinkler system. Smoke alarms are hard wired into the alarm system. Fire extinguisher was serviced 1/30/24. LPA reviewed Administrator file. Administrator has current certificate. File was complete. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 29, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Jan 30, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Brown arrived unannounced to conduct the Annual Inspection. LPA met with and explained the purpose of the visit with Administrator (AD) Mark Rivas and Designee, Samantha Capistrano. There are no residents currently admitted to the facility. During this visit, LPA toured the facility inside & out. Resident bedrooms contained required furnishings and lighting. The resident bathroom was clean, LPA observed required hygiene and safety items. Towels, extra blankets, and linens were available for use. Resident bathroom hot water temperature measured 109 degrees. The kitchen was clean, in good repair with necessary items and appliances. LPA observed required food supply and paper products. Knives, cleaning/disinfecting supplies and chemicals are locked and stored separate from food. Medications will be centrally stored in a locking cabinet in the kitchen. A First aid kit contained required items. The facility has designated visitation areas available inside and out. LPA observed a self-releasing gate and windows have screens in good repair. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors present and in working order. A Fire extinguisher was purchased on 1/24/2024. LPA conducted a staff file reviews. The Emergency Disaster Plan and Infection Control Plans were reviewed. A resident admission binder was reviewed and contained copies of all required documents. Administrator Certificate Number 6060516740. There were no citations during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Mark Rivas, whose signature confirms receipt. LPA requested the following updated forms faxed to CCLD by 2/6/2024: Designation of Facility Responsibility (Lic308), Administrative Organization (Lic309), Emergency Disaster Plan LIC610E, Personnel Report (LIC 500).the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 30, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Jan 12, 2023Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darius Williams conducted an announced visit regarding a Pre-licensing inspection. LPA Williams met with Administrator Mark Rivas and discussed the purpose of the visit. No clients were present or have been admitted. LPA Williams toured the facility with the Administrator. The tour began in the front of the facility. There were no obstructions or trip hazards. Upon entrance to the facility LPA Williams observed various signs regarding infection control, personal rights, house rules, visitation, etc., posted. The living room had seating for up to 6 clients, had space to move around, and had lighting. The kitchen had two tables with seating for 6 residents. The refrigerator temperature reflected 40 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and the freezer reflected 0 degrees F. The hot water from the kitchen faucet reflected approximately 105.1 degrees F. Cleaning chemicals are kept in a locked cabinet inaccessible to residents. Fire extinguisher reflected a service date of 9/7/2022. There are three bedrooms with two beds each. All beds have a mattress, mattress cover, fitted sheet, sheet, blanket, pillow, and pillow cover. There were two night stands and a chair in each room. There is one bathroom equipped with non-slip mats and grab bars. Towels are readily available to residents. *Continued on LIC 9099-C* The backyard has a covered area and was free of obstruction and trip hazards. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were all operational. First aid kit was present and had all required items. LPA Williams reviewed Component III with the Administrator. Pre-Licensing is complete and the facility has no deficiencies. At this time no License has been issued. LPA Williams will forward this report to the Central Application Bureau for further action. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report will be provided via e-mail.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 12, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Dec 30, 2022Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: LLC Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): NO COMP II Participants: Mark Rivas (Applicant/Administrator) Interview Method: Telephone interview On 12/30/2022, 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, Dec 30, 2022

License holder

Central Valley Residential Care, LLC, licensed since 2023.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2023, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
5
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 2023, 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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Central Valley Residential Care

Is Central Valley Residential Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Central Valley Residential Care licensed for?

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

Has Central Valley Residential Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Central Valley Residential Care still open?

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

What does Central Valley Residential Care cost?

$3,000 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 19 other homes of a similar licensed size in Bakersfield that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $3,950 a month, and the middle figure is $3,500 (n = 19 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 Central Valley Residential Care 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 Central Valley Residential Care, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Mercy Southwest Hospital is 4.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Central Valley Residential Care 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.

Central Valley Residential Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “CENTRAL VALLEY RESIDENTIAL CARE, LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #157209275. 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 Central Valley Residential Care, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is December 13, 2025, 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

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