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Larc Elderly Home ILicense #197603505 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareLarc Elderly Home ILicense #197603505 · 29896 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA · (661) 296-8636Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$4,050/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,200–$5,350 · See costs

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Mid-size home · Licensed for 15 · Santa Clarita

Larc Elderly Home I

29896 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91390 · Licensed since 2001

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Larc Elderly Home I

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,050 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,200–$5,350 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: WheelchairState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Licensed for 15: a mid-size care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 8 residents

Not on file: dementia, hospice 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
8 NON-AMBULATORY IN ROOMS VILLA J3,J4,K3 & K4.

910 - DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED (DD)

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Larc Elderly Home I: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines, staying through hospice 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

$4,050a month to start

Likely $3,200–$5,350

From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,050likely 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$4,050likely $3,200–$5,350

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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 $3,200–$5,500
$4,050
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,900–$8,650
$6,550
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 homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $5,100

$3,200$5,350

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

9 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$5,050.

  • Alaminos HomeSanta Clarita · 3.5 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Cedarcreek VillaSanta Clarita · 4.1 mi · Small home
    $5,100Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Cedarcreek ManorSanta Clarita · 4.2 mi · Small home
    $4,800Listed on its own website · monthly · seen October 27, 2026
  • Ark's VillaValencia · 5.1 mi · Small home
    $4,250Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Caring VillaValencia · 7.3 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sara's Home Away From HomeValencia · 7.6 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Angel's Caring HomeValencia · 7.7 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Humble AbodeValencia · 8.2 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Golden Heart VillaNewhall · 9.2 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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.

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An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet, and that says nothing about the home.

The best way to see it is a visit.

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Where it is

29896 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91390Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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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 #197603505 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document

Dec 4, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with Trina Lesko for a Required One (01) Year visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at around 09:30 AM and the following was noted: There is one entrance being utilized at the facility. The facility has a total of ten (10) bedrooms of which two (02) are for staff, and six (06) bathrooms. The facility is fire cleared for eight (08) non-ambulatory residents and a total capacity of fifteen (15). The facility is currently occupying ten (10) residents. The facility has outdoor furniture with a covered shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility's swimming pool is locked. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are locked away. Kitchen is sufficiently stocked with at least two (02) days perishable and seven (07) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are locked away. (continued on LIC 809-C) The living and dining room are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 72°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. Fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility, observed to be fully charged and last inspected 02/06/2025. The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate lighting system. Hallways are well lit. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. The hot water temperature was measured at 114.2°F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets. LPA observed medication to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Facility maintains a complete first aid kit. No health and safety hazards noted during the visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 4, 2025

20242 state visits · 2 documents

Dec 28, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with Trina Lesko for a Required One (01) Year visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at 9:30 AM and the following was noted: There are multiple entrance being utilized at the facility. The facility has a total of ten (10) bedrooms, of which two (02) are for staff and six (06) bathrooms for both residents and staff. The facility is fire cleared for eight (08) non-ambulatory residents and a total capacity of fifteen (15). The facility is currently occupying nine (09) residents. The facility has outdoor furniture with a covered shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility's swimming pool is fenced and locked. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are locked away. Kitchens are sufficiently stocked with at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. The living and dining rooms are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 72°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and checked periodically. Fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility, observed to be full and last inspected 02/15/2024. (continued on LIC 809-C) The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate lighting system. Hallways are well lit. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. The hot water temperature was measured at 114.2°F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets. LPA observed medication and first aid kit to be locked and inaccessible to residents. No health and safety hazards noted during the visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 28, 2024
Feb 11, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with Tammy Doyle for a Required One (01) Year visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at 12:00 PM and the following was noted: There are multiple entrance being utilized at the facility. The facility has a total of ten (10) bedrooms, of which two (02) are for staff and six (06) bathrooms for both residents and staff. The facility is fire cleared for eight (08) non-ambulatory residents. The facility is currently occupying thirteen (13) residents. The facility has outdoor furniture with a covered shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility's swimming pool is fenced and locked. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are locked away. Kitchens are sufficiently stocked with at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. The living and dining rooms are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 71°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and checked periodically. Fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility, observed to be full and last inspected 02/15/2023. (continued on LIC 809-C) The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate lighting system. Hallways are well lit. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. The hot water temperature was measured at 112.5°F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets. LPA observed medication and first aid kit to be locked and inaccessible to residents. No health and safety hazards noted during the visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 11, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Jan 31, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with the Executive Director, Kathleen Sturkey, for a One (1) Year Required - Infection Control visit for this facility. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at 1:00pm and the following was noted: There are two entrances being utilized at the facility, there are required posters posted at the main door. Screening areas are located immediately upon entrance. Sign in sheets, infrared thermometers, hand sanitizers, gloves and masks are available. LPA was screened upon entry. All staff were observed to be wearing masks upon entrance and during the visit. Signs to wear masks and other COVID 19 prevention protocol signs were posted outside the doors. Hand washing, coughing etiquette, physical distancing and other necessary signs were posted in the bathroom and all over the facility. The campus has multiple outdoor shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility has sufficient stock of PPE in storage closets located near the entrances. The facility has a total of ten (10) bedrooms, of which two (02) are for staff and six (06) bathrooms for both residents and staff. The facility is fire cleared for eight (08) non-ambulatory residents. The facility has a swimming pool that is fenced and locked. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are stored in locked laundry rooms. Kitchen areas are sufficiently stocked with at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are properly wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked in a kitchen cabinets inaccessible to residents. Living and dining room furniture were also checked. The living rooms are neat and clean along with the dining room. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 72°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. (continued on LIC 809-C) Fire extinguishers are located in the kitchens and hallways observed to be full and last inspected on 01/18/2023. Staff rooms were observed to be locked. No medications are observed in staff rooms. The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate furniture and lighting system. Hallways/passageways are well lit. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. The bathrooms were checked for cleanliness and proper operations. The hot water temperatures was measured between 114.8-116.1°F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available storage closets located near the front entrance. LPA observed medications and first aid kits to be locked and inaccessible to residents, located in the kitchen. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 31, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Jan 5, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with the Executive Director, Kathleen Sturkey, for a One (1) Year Required - Infection Control visit for this facility. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at 10:00am and the following was noted: There are two entrances being utilized at the facility, there are required posters posted at the main door. Screening areas are located immediately upon entrance. Sign in sheets, infrared thermometers, hand sanitizers, gloves and masks are available. LPA was screened upon entry. All staff were observed to be wearing masks upon entrance and during the visit. Signs to wear masks and other COVID 19 prevention protocol signs were posted outside the doors. Hand washing, coughing etiquette, physical distancing and other necessary signs were posted in the bathroom and all over the facility. The campus has multiple outdoor shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility has sufficient stock of PPE in storage closets located near the entrances. The facility has a total of ten (10) bedrooms, of which two (02) are for staff and six (06) bathrooms for both residents and staff. The facility is fire cleared for eight (08) non-ambulatory residents. The facility is currently occupying five (05) non-ambulatory residents and eight (08) ambulatory. The facility has a swimming pool that is fenced and locked. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are stored in locked laundry rooms. Kitchen areas are sufficiently stocked with at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are properly wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. (continued on LIC 809-C) Knives and sharps are observed to be locked in a kitchen cabinets inaccessible to residents. Living and dining room furniture were also checked. The living rooms are neat and clean along with the dining room. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 71°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. Fire extinguishers are located in the kitchens and hallways observed to be full and last inspected on 04/07/2021. Staff rooms were observed to be locked. No medications are observed in staff rooms. The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate furniture and lighting system. Hallways/passageways are well lit. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. The bathrooms were checked for cleanliness and proper operations. The hot water temperatures was measured between 112.2-114.1°F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available storage closets located near the front entrance. LPA observed medications and first aid kits to be locked and inaccessible to residents, located in the kitchen. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 5, 2022

License holder

Los Angeles Retarded Citizens' Foundation, licensed since 2001.

Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

  • Larc Elderly Home II · Santa Clarita
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2001, 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 2001, 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 complaints01

“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 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 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 Larc Elderly Home I

Is Larc Elderly Home I licensed?

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

How many residents is Larc Elderly Home I licensed for?

15 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Larc Elderly Home I been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2001, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Larc Elderly Home I still open?

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

What does Larc Elderly Home I cost?

$4,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,200–$5,350. 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 9 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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 232 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,151 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 232 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 Larc Elderly Home I 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 Los Angeles Retarded Citizens' Foundation, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Los Angeles Retarded Citizens' Foundation — at least 2 on the state roster.

Can Larc Elderly Home I keep a resident on hospice?

Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”

Larc Elderly Home I license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “LARC ELDERLY HOME I”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #197603505. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 15 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Los Angeles Retarded Citizens' Foundation, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2001, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2001, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2001, 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 2001, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 15, 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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    Estimated starting rate

    $5,000 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,150

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Santa Clarita Home for the Elderly #3

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,350 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,400

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    Santa Clarita · under 0.1 mi

    Larc Elderly Home II

    Mid-size home · licensed for 8

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,150 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$5,500

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
  • Map

    Santa Clarita · 2.5 mi

    A Happy Place Board and Care

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,050 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Santa Clarita · 2.7 mi

    Wellnest Care RCFE

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,000 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,200

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Saugus · 2.8 mi

    Jay Carroll Drive Family Care

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,650 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,800–$5,700

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record

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