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Americana RCFELicense #197606436 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareAmericana RCFELicense #197606436 · 40558 16th St W, Palmdale, CA · (661) 273-7349Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$4,550/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,600 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Palmdale

Americana RCFE

40558 16th St W, Palmdale, CA 93551 · Licensed since 2006

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Americana RCFE

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,550 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,600 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState 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 6 residents
  • Bedriddenup to 1 resident

Not on file: dementia approval.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #2. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.

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.

  • Incontinence care

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Americana RCFE: 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

$4,550a month to start

Likely $3,750–$5,600

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$4,550likely 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$4,550likely $3,750–$5,600

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 9 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 $3,750–$5,800
$4,550
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,400–$9,000
$7,050
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 $5,000

$3,500$5,600

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

9 homes like this within 9 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$4,550.

  • Pink Coral Residence IIPalmdale · 0.3 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • 1st Golden Senior Care HomePalmdale · 1.6 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Club Rancho ManorPalmdale · 2.0 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Alexo ManorLancaster · 2.4 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Antelope Valley ManorLancaster · 4.8 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Beyond A HomeLancaster · 5.3 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Caring Home CottageLancaster · 6.1 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sarah's Care HomeLancaster · 6.8 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • All Star CarePalmdale · 8.9 mi · Small home
    $4,525Listed 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 small homes within 9 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. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

40558 16th St W, Palmdale, CA 93551Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Palmdale Regional Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.6 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 #197606436 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Sep 12, 2026Facility evaluation reportAnnual/RandomReport on file

Type of visit: Annual/Random

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with House Manager, Asma Somerville, for a Required One (1) Year visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at around 03:45 PM and the following was noted: The facility has a total of four (4) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms for residents. The facility is fire cleared for six (6) non-ambulatory of which one (1) may be bedridden in room #2 and a hospice waiver for one (1). The facility is currently occupying five (5) residents. The facility has outdoor furniture with a covered shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility does not have a swimming pool/body of water. The living room and dining room are neat and clean. The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate lighting system. Hallways are well lit. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. Kitchen is 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. (continued on LIC 809-C) Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are locked away. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 74°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired and observed to be operational. Fire extinguisher is located near the kitchen and observed to be fully charged. The hot water temperature was measured at 113.7°F. 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, Sep 12, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

May 9, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an unannounced visit and was greeted by two staff members. LPA stated the purpose of the visit was to conduct an annual inspection. Staff confirmed there are four residents living at the facility. The facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory resident of which one maybe bedridden. The facility has a hospice waiver for one resident.. The Licensee reported to the facility at 11:00 am. LPA and the caregiver toured the facility at 10:10 am until 10:50 am. LPA observed the facility was neat and clean. Common Areas – LPA observed the living room contained seating and a television. The dining room contained dining room table and chairs.. Kitchen – LPAs observed the knives were locked in a kitchen drawer. The medications and first aid kit were locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPAs observed a two-day supply of perishable foods and a seven day supply of non-perishable foods. The cleaning solutions were safely locked underneath the kitchen sink and the kitchen was clean. Resident Bedrooms - There are four resident bedrooms which are furnished with a bed, linens, night stand, chest of drawers, light and a closet. Continued on 809-C Bathroom - There are two bathrooms located in the facility. The bathrooms contained hand soap, paper towels, slip resistant mats, trash can, and grab bars. Water Temperature- LPA tested the water at 10:45 am. The water temperature was 118 degrees F. Staff Room - LPA observed the staff room which was locked. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors – The detectors were tested at 10:35 am and observed were operable. Backyard -LPA observed comfortable seating in the backyard. Upon entering the facility, LPA observed the front gate was not locked. Garage - LPA observed the garage was locked and contained washer, dryer, emergency food, PPE, and laundry detergent. Delayed Egress Devices – LPAs observed all delayed egress devices were functional. . LPA reviewed residents' and staffs' records at 10:50 am until 11:30 am. LPA reviewed the residents' medications and there were no issues. There are no deficiencies to report at this time. Exit interview conducted, A copy of the signed report was given to the Licenseethe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 9, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Jul 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an unannounced visit and was greeted by the Licensee. LPA stated the purpose of the visit was to conduct an annual inspection. Staff confirmed there are three residents living at the facility. The facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents. LPA and the caregiver toured the facility at 11:30 am until 12:15 am. LPA observed the facility was neat and clean. Common Areas – LPA observed the living room contained seating and a television. The dining room contained dining room table and chairs.. Kitchen – LPAs observed the knives were locked in a kitchen drawer. The medications and first aid kit were locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPAs observed a two-day supply of perishable foods and a seven day supply of non-perishable foods. The cleaning solutions were safely locked underneath the kitchen sink and the kitchen was clean. Resident Bedrooms - There are four resident bedrooms which are furnished with a bed, linens, night stand, chest of drawers, light and a closet. Bathroom - There are two bathrooms located in the facility. LPA Spaeth tested the water temperature at 12:30 pm which was 108 degrees F. The bathrooms contained hand soap, paper towels, slip resistant mats, trash can, and grab bars. Staff Room - LPA observed the staff room which was locked. Continued on 809-C Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors – The detectors were tested at 12:00 pm and observed were operable. Backyard -LPA observed comfortable seating in the backyard. Upon entering the facility, LPA observed the front gate was not locked. Garage - LPA observed the garage was locked and contained washer, dryer, emergency food, PPE, and laundry detergent. Delayed Egress Devices – LPAs observed all delayed egress devices were functional. . LPA reviewed residents' and staffs' records at 11:30 am until 12:30 pm. LPA reviewed the residents' medications and there were no issues. There are no deficiencies to report at this time. Exit interview conducted, A copy of the signed report was given to the Licenseethe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Sep 14, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an unannounced visit and was greeted by the two caregivers. LPA stated the purpose of the visit was to conduct an annual inspection. Staff confirmed there are six residents living at the facility. The facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory. Staff called the Administrator at 11:30 am who stated caregiver may sign the report LPAs toured the facility with the caregivers at 11:30 am until 12:15 am. LPA observed the facility was neat and clean. Common Areas – LPA observed the living room contained seating. The dining room contained dining room table and chairs.. Kitchen – LPAs observed the knives were locked in a kitchen drawer. The medications and first aid kit were locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPAs observed a two-day supply of perishable foods and a seven day supply of non-perishable foods. The cleaning solutions were safely locked underneath the kitchen sink and the kitchen was clean. Resident Bedrooms - There are four resident bedrooms which are furnished with a bed, linens, night stand, chest of drawers and a closet. Bathroom - There are two bathrooms located in the facility. LPA Spaeth tested the water temperature at 11:45 am which was 105 degrees F. Both bathrooms contained hand soap, paper towels, slip resistant mats, trash can, and grab bars. Staff Room - LPA observed the staff room which locked. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors – The detectors were tested at 1:30 pm and observed were operable. Backyard -LPA observed comfortable seating in the backyard. Upon entering the facility, LPA observed the front gate was not locked. Garage - LPA observed the garage was locked and contained washer, dryer, emergency food, PPE, and laundry detergent. Delayed Egress Devices – LPAs observed all delayed egress devices were functional. . LPAs reviewed residents' and staffs' records at 12:20 pm until 1:10 pm. Residents’ medications were reviewed at 1:10 pm until 1:30 pm. There are no deficiencies to report at this time. Exit interview conducted, A copy of the signed report was given to caregiverthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 14, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Jun 9, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitDeficiency page: Type B

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

LPA Spaeth conducted an unannounced visit and was greeted by caregiver (S1). LPA observed S1 was wearing a mask and S1 requested LPA to sign in at the sign in station. LPA's temperature was recorded and LPA observed thermometer, additional masks, hand sanitizer, and sign in sheet were located at the front entrance. LPA and S1 began tour at 2:35 pm. LPA observed the living room where three residents were watching television. The living room had adequate seating. LPA observed the four resident bedrooms. Room 3 contained a bed, linens, night stand, lamp and chair. The staff room was locked. Rooms 1 through 3 also contained the required furniture. LPA observed all four rooms have exit doors and the alarms for exiting the rooms were properly working. The hallway closet contained linens including bath towels and bed linens. There are two bathrooms in the facility. Bathroom 1 contained hand soap, paper towels, and trash can. Bathroom 2 is connected to the master bedroom and currently being remodeled. LPA observed the Bathroom 2 will have a walk in shower in order to accommodate those residents who use a wheelchair. LPA observed a caregiver arrived to the facility at 3:00 pm and was wearing a mask. LPA observed an adequate supply of PPE in storage along with the emergency supply of food and water. LPA observed these items were stored in the locked garage. The garage also contains the washer and dryer along with laundry detergent. LPA was then escorted to the backyard and observed the gate was not locked. Upon entering the facility, LPA was escorted to the kitchen. LPA observed a four day supply of fresh fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator. The freezer section contained frozen meats. The pantry contained a seven-day supply of canned goods and other dry products such as pasta. LPA observed the medications were safely locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPA observed the cabinet underneath the sink was not locked. All cleaning supplies were stored in the cabinet. LPA explained to S1 that based upon the regulations, these items must be locked. At 2:35 pm LPA observed S1 placed a lock on the cabinet. The cleaning were safely locked in the cabinet as of 2: 40 pm. Based upon LPA's observations, a deficiency is hereby issued. Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, a deficiency was cited (refer to LIC 809-D). Exit interview conducted, Appeal Rights discussed, and a copy of the report was issues to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 9, 2022

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Plan of correction due date: Jun 9, 2022

87309 Storage Space (a) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients.This requirement is evidenced by: LPA Spaeth observed the cleaning solutions were not securely locked in the kitchen which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 9, 2022

License holder

Americana Group LLC, licensed since 2006.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2006, 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 2006, 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 Americana RCFE

Is Americana RCFE licensed?

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

How many residents is Americana RCFE licensed for?

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

Has Americana RCFE been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Americana RCFE still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Americana RCFE cost?

$4,550 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,750–$5,600. 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 9 small homes within 9 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 Americana RCFE 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 Americana Group LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Palmdale Regional Medical Center is 2.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Americana RCFE keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Americana RCFE license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “AMERICANA RCFE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #197606436. 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 Americana Group LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2006, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2006, 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 2006, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is September 12, 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

Nearby

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  • Map

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    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $4,500 a month to start

    Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Palmdale · 1.6 mi

    1st Golden Senior Care Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $4,500 a month to start

    Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

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

    Palmdale · 1.1 mi

    Palmdale Paradise Board & Care

    Small home · licensed for 6

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

    Palmdale · 1.7 mi

    1st Caring Traditions

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,800 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,900

    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

    Palmdale · 0.3 mi

    1st Companion Residence

    Small home · licensed for 4

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,850 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,000

    On the state record

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

    Palmdale · 1.5 mi

    Claire's Villa

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,050 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$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

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