Small home · Licensed for 6 · Lancaster
B & M Care for Elderly
44851 Mariposa Dr, Lancaster, CA 93536Licensed since 2017
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 25, 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
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
Not on file: dementia approval.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 25, 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. BEDRIDDEN TO RESIDE IN BDRM #1 ONLY. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4 RESIDENTS.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · October 25, 2026
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 25, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for B & M Care for Elderly: 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.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,500a month to start
Likely $3,650–$5,550
From 8 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$4,500likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,500likely $3,650–$5,550
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 8 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 $3,650–$5,750
- $4,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,350–$8,950
- $7,000
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $5,000
8 homes like this within 8 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$4,500.
- Antelope Valley ManorLancaster · 0.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Caring Home CottageLancaster · 3.3 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Beyond A HomeLancaster · 3.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Alexo ManorLancaster · 4.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Club Rancho ManorPalmdale · 5.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pink Coral Residence IIPalmdale · 5.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sarah's Care HomeLancaster · 7.2 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- 1st Golden Senior Care HomePalmdale · 7.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · 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 within 8 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
44851 Mariposa Dr, Lancaster, CA 93536Address from the public record · October 25, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Antelope Valley Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.8 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 25, 2026 · License #197609338 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 2 of 3 documents
20251 state visit · 1 document
Oct 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelin Rios conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Staff #1(S1) who granted access. LPA contacted the Administrator, Natividad Arayata and explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator Designee, Marti Natividad arrived shortly after. LPA observed appropriate postings through out the facility. At 2:38 p.m., the Administrator arrived to the facility. At 2:15 p.m., LPA initiated a physical plant tour of the facility inside and out and observed the following. Bedrooms: There are five (5) resident designated bedrooms of which one (1) is shared. All bedrooms have the proper furniture and adequate lighting. The auditory alarms on each exit door were tested and found to be operational. LPA observed the Administrator Designee test the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors at 2:23 p.m., and they were functioning properly. LPA observed a fire door close for room labeled #1. Bathrooms: There are three (3) bathrooms designated for residents. One (1) bathroom is located in the shared bedroom. Each bathroom is equipped with grab bars and non-slip mats. The hot water temperature was taken at 2:26 p.m., from one (1) bathroom and read 113.2 degrees Fahrenheit within regulation. Common Areas: These include the living room and dining areas. Areas were clean and clear of clutter and the furniture was observed to be in good repair. (Continued. to LIC809-C) Laundry room/Garage: Laundry room is kept locked. Chemicals such as laundry detergents are also locked and stored above the washer and dryer. The garage is attached and access to the garage is through the laundry room. Garage is used to store furniture, facility supplies, and has a deep freezer for extra food. Kitchen: The kitchen was observed clean and clean of clutter. Knives and sharps are locked in a kitchen drawer inaccessible to residents. Chemicals for cleaning are locked and stored underneath the sink. LPA observed that the facility had a sufficient amount of perishable and nonperishable foods. Fire extinguisher was observed fully charged with purchase date 09/04/25. Outside: LPA toured the outside area and observed appropriate outdoor furniture with a shaded covered area for residents. There are no bodies of water. The surrounding grounds were clean, and free from obstructions. Facility has one shed outside that is maintained locked used for additional storage. Facility/Staff Files: At 3:02 p.m., LPA reviewed the facility's personnel schedule (LIC500), client roster, Certificate of Liability Insurance, and Emergency Disaster Plan. LPA reviewed four (4) staff records to insure forms and training are up to date and in compliance with licensing forms. Resident Files: At 3:30 p.m. LPA reviewed five (5) of five (5) resident records to insure compliance of licensing forms. Medication: Medication is centrally stored in the kitchen and was observed locked. At 4:10 p.m. LPA and Administrator reviewed medication and medication records. LPA observed a fully supplied first aid kit with manual. No deficiencies observed on todays visit. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 7, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Oct 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelin Rios conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by staff #1(S1) and granted access. S1 contacted the administrator to inform them LPA was at the facility. Administrator, Natividad Arayata and administrator designee Marti Arayata met LPA shortly after. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The facility has an approved fire clearance for six (6) non ambulatory residents of which one (1) may be bedridden in bedroom #1. Facility has a hospice waiver for four (4). At 10:00 am, LPA conducted a physical plant tour of the facility an observed the following. Bedrooms: There are five (5) total resident bedrooms and one (1) is shared. All bedrooms have the proper furniture and adequate lighting. The auditory alarms on each exit door was tested and found to be operational. When LPA tried to access bedroom #2 the Administrator designee had to unlock the bedroom door. The bedroom is currently vacant. Inside LPA observed an exiting door with a bent screw or bolt holding it closed. Screw was removed and LPA was able to open it to test auditory alarm. LPA observed the same holes where a screw is placed to keep the door closed by the front door of the facility. LPA discussed the observation with the administrator. Administrator explained they understood it was against regulation, but they have been having an issue with resident #1(R1) constantly trying to leave the facility without supervision. The screw is used to keep resident #1(R1) from leaving when staff cannot accompany them or convince them to stay. R1 confirmed they are not able to leave through the front door because something is preventing the door from opening. Administrator stated they would not be obstructing the door moving forward and will discuss this with there staff. Bathrooms: There are three (3) bathrooms and one (1) is inside the shared bedroom for private use. Each bathroom is equipped with grab bars and non-slip mats. The hot water temperature was taken at 11:00 a.m. from one (1) bathroom and read 113 degrees Fahrenheit within regulation. (Continued. to LIC809-C) Laundry room/Garage: Laundry room is kept locked. Chemicals such as laundry detergents are also locked and stored above the washer and dryer. The garage is attached and access to the garage is through the laundry room. Garage is used to store furniture, facility supplies, and has a deep freezer for extra food. Common Areas: These include the living room and dining areas. Areas were clean and clear of clutter furniture was observed to be in good repair. Fireplace in the living room was secured with a screen. Couches and chairs sit the capacity of the facility. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested at 11:35 a.m. and observed operational. Kitchen: The kitchen was observed clean and clean of clutter. Knives and sharps are locked in a kitchen drawer inaccessible to residents. Chemicals for cleaning are locked and stored underneath the sink. LPA observed that the facility had a sufficient amount of perishable and nonperishable foods. LPA observed a facility telephone accessible to residents. Fire extinguisher was observed fully charged with purchase date 07/08/24. Outside: LPA toured the outside area and observed appropriate outdoor furniture with a shaded covered area for residents. There are no bodies of water. The surrounding grounds were clean, organized, and free from any obstructions. Facility has one shed outside that is used for additional storage. Facility/Staff Files: At 11:23 a.m. LPA reviewed the facility's personnel schedule (LIC500), client roster, Certificate of Liability Insurance, Fire Clearance, Emergency Disaster Plan and Infection Control Plan. At 11:35 a.m. LPA reviewed four (4) staff records to insure forms and training are up to date and in compliance with licensing forms. Resident Files: At 12:10 p.m. LPA reviewed two (2) of two (2) resident records to insure compliance of licensing forms. Review of R1's file revealed a diagnosis of Dementia. Medication: Medication is centrally stored in the kitchen and was observed locked. LPA and Administrator reviewed medication and medication records at 12:56 p.m. Facility has a fully supplied first aid kit with manual. Deficiency observed on todays visit (refer to LIC809-D). Exit interview conducted. A Copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 14, 2024
Earlier years2022 · 1 document
20221 state visit · 1 document
Sep 26, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 09/26/22 at 12:45 p.m Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joscelyn Martinez arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with staff and then met with staff and then with Administrator Natividad Arayata. The purpose of the visit was explained. Entrance interview conducted. A physical plant tour was conducted at 12:50 p.m and the following was observed: Infection Control: Covid-19 infection control signage were observed outside of the facility. Proper signage was also observed inside in the common areas. Staff took LPA’s temperature upon arrival and was asked to sign in. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies for more than 30 days. Food Inspection/Kitchen: LPA observed there to be sufficient stock of one-week non-perishable foods and two-day perishable foods. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Garbage cans have tight fitting covers in the kitchen. Sharps are centrally stored in a locked area. Medications are centrally stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen area. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide are located throughout the facility and are hardwired. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at approximately 1:07 p.m. and appear to be functional. Fire extinguisher was observed to be in charged and with a purchase date of 04/16/22 Common Areas: All common areas were observed to be clean and properly furnished. LPA observed a landline telephone for resident’s use. Resident Rooms: Facility has six (6) bedrooms which of five (5) are designated for resident use. Facility has one live-in staff. All six (6) bedrooms were toured and appear to be clean and properly furnished. LPA observed additional bedding and linens sufficient for all of the residents. All rooms have adequate lighting and furniture. Bathrooms: There are three (3) bathrooms in the facility of which all are for resident’s use. LPA observed all bathrooms to be cleaned. The hot water was tested and measured within regulations. All trash cans located in the bathrooms had tight fitting lids. Showers were observed with grab bars and non-skid mats . Outside: LPA toured the outside area and observed appropriate outdoor furniture with a shaded covered area for residents. There are no bodies of water. Facility has one shed outside that is used for additional storage. Garage: There is a laundry room that is attached to the garage. This door is kept locked and inaccessible to residents. Garage contains an additional room for staff. This room has the proper permits for the alteration. Permits were shown to LPA during the pre-licensing inspection. No deficiencies issued. Exit report signed and delivered.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 26, 2022
License holder
B & M Care for Elderly Inc., licensed since 2017.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2017, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 3
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2017, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 0 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about B & M Care for Elderly
Is B & M Care for Elderly licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
How many residents is B & M Care for Elderly licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
Has B & M Care for Elderly been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is B & M Care for Elderly still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does B & M Care for Elderly cost?
$4,500 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,650–$5,550. 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 within 8 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 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Lancaster that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $4,250 a month, and the middle figure is $3,800 (n = 5 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 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 B & M Care for Elderly 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 B & M Care for Elderly Inc., per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Antelope Valley Medical Center is 1.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can B & M Care for Elderly keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
B & M Care for Elderly license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “B & M CARE FOR ELDERLY INC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197609338. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- Licensed to B & M Care for Elderly Inc., per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- First licensed in 2017, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 7, 2025, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Estimated starting rate
$4,300 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,300On the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,600 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,650On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,450 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,650–$5,500On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,700 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,850–$5,800On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,550 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,650On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,700 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,850–$5,800On 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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