Small home · Licensed for 4 · Santa Monica

Santa Monica Home & Care 2

912 10th St Unit A, Santa Monica, CA 90403Licensed since 2020

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$6,100 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $5,000–$7,500 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Licensed for 4: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 2 residents
Hospiceup to 3 residents

Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.

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

Read the state’s own wording

AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 4 AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 2 MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3 RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Santa Monica Home & Care 2: 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

$6,100a month to start

Likely $5,000–$7,500

From 24 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$6,100likely 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$6,100likely $5,000–$7,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 14 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 $5,000–$7,650: $6,100
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,850–$10,750: $8,600

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 homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $10,000

24 homes like this within 14 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,150–$8,850.

Coastal HouseLos Angeles · 2.8 mi · Small home
$9,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
The Palisades VillaPacific Palisades · 3.0 mi · Small home
$6,400Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Bentley ManorLos Angeles · 3.9 mi · Mid-size home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Miko InnLos Angeles · 4.5 mi · Small home
$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Ayres Residential Care Home-Century CityLos Angeles · 4.8 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Ladera VistaLos Angeles · 7.5 mi · Small home
$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Ladera Sunrise Care HomeLos Angeles · 7.9 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Elegance Care ResortTarzana · 11 mi · Small home
$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Harvard Hope HouseLos Angeles · 11 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Blue Skies RanchTarzana · 11 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Josephines Garden VillaManhattan Beach · 12 mi · Small home
$7,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Liebelove CareWoodland Hills · 12 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Grant Serenity Homes of SF ValleyVan Nuys · 12 mi · Small home
$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Mom and Dads RetreatVan Nuys · 12 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Aviation Guest HomeManhattan Beach · 12 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
The LighthouseToluca Lake · 12 mi · Mid-size home
$2,500Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 13 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Simla Villas, Redondo BeachRedondo Beach · 13 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Grant Serenity of VerdugoBurbank · 13 mi · Small home
$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Americare Assisted LivingRedondo Beach · 13 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 13 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
4th Generation Senior LivingWest Hills · 14 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed 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.
Seniors' HavenBurbank · 14 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
My Home of AgingWoodland Hills · 14 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed 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 24 small homes and similar homes within 14 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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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

912 10th St Unit A, Santa Monica, CA 90403Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.6 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 #197609366 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 5 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document

Sep 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bernadette Allen conducted an unannounced visit to the above facility. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the annual inspection. LPA Allen, met with Svetlana Dagala- Caregiver and she was inform of the purpose of the visit. Facility is licensed to serve 4 ambulatory residents and an approved hospice waiver for 3 residents. Two (2) of the residents may be non ambulatory. Currently there is no one on hospice and One (1) resident is receiving home health services. The facility does not handle any of the residents’ money. This home is a single story home consisting of: (3) resident bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, sofa and kitchenette. There is an adjacent enclosed patio/activity room area, laundry room (located in the attached garage) and an outdoor shaded patio area. At 10:45 AM, LPA Allen, toured the resident bedrooms which had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident. The bathrooms appeared to be in good condition and operational. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, shower was free of mold/mildew and a non-skid mat was in place, water temperature measured between 119.F. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards; doorways were free of obstructions. At 12:00 PM, LPA Allen, reviewed two (2) clients’ files for admission agreements, updated physician reports, and needs and services plan which appeared to be up to date. LPA reviewed three (3) staff files for First Aid/CPR certification, criminal record clearance, training, and health screenings which appeared to be up to date. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. Indoors and outdoors were free of obstructions. The kitchen was inspected, and there was a 5-day supply of perishable and a 7day supply of non-perishable food items available, which was adequately maintained and stored. The fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors were fully charged and operable. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was discussed and provided to at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 18, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Sep 18, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sparkle Day conducted an unannounced visit to the above facility. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the one-year inspection. LPA met with Jennifer Block , Administrator and the purpose of the visit was discussed. Facility is licensed to serve 4 ambulatory residents and an approved hospice waiver for 3 residents. Two (2) of the residents may be non ambulatory. Currently One (1 )resident is on hospice and One (1) resident is receiving home health services. The facility does not handle any of the residents’ money. This home is a single story home consisting of: (3) resident bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, sofa and kitchenette. There is an adjacent enclosed patio/activity room area, laundry room (located in the attached garage) and an outdoor shaded patio area. LPA toured the Resident bedrooms which had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, shower was free of mold/mildew and a non-skid mat was in place, water temperature measured between 118.1F. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards; doorways were free of obstructions. Kitchen was checked and observed to be within Title 22 regulations. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked. All cleaning solutions, hazardous items, and medications were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors were working properly and fire extinguisher was fully charged. Carbon monoxide detector was operational. First Aid kit was available. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. During todays visit LPA did not observe any deficiencies. An Exit interview was conducted with Jennifer Block, Asst Administrator. and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 18, 2024

Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 3 documents

20232 state visits · 2 documents

Sep 1, 2023Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Annual ContinuationReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

On 9/1/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Gonzalez and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Stephanie Cifuentes conducted an unannounced continued annual required visit using the new CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with administrator Gary Strathearn and explained the purpose of today’s visit and was granted entrance. During today's visit, LPA Gonzalez completed the CARE Inspection tool. Documents are posted as mandated. The following Title 22 regulated areas were audited and found to be in compliance: Bedrooms contain the required furniture. First aid kit is fully stocked with manual, working telephone, the fire extinguisher is fully charged, medications were centrally stored and properly locked, ample supply of perishable and nonperishable food, adequate lights and linen supply. No firearms on the premises, all exit doors were in compliance, covered trash cans, and no bodies of water were present. Hazardous items are inaccessible to residents, the yard is free of debris and hazards. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection visit. An exit interview was conducted and a printed copy of this report was provided to Gary Strathearn.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 1, 2023

Aug 31, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/31/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Gonzalez and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Stephanie Cifuentes conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the new CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with administrator Gary Strathearn and explained the purpose of today’s visit and was granted entrance. The facility is licensed for (4) four ambulatory residents, of which 2 may be non-ambulatory. Facility has a hospice waiver for three (3). Currently, there are 3 residents, all are over the age of 60. The facility is a two-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. The first-floor licensed facility consists of the following: 3 resident bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, sofa, and kitchenette. There is an adjacent enclosed patio/activity room area. LPA, LPM and staff toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were clean and operational. LPA reviewed (2) staff files, (1) client files. An Annual inspection continuation will be conducted a later date. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection visit. An exit interview was conducted and a printed copy of this report was provided to Gary Strathearnthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 31, 2023

20211 state visit · 1 document

Aug 17, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/17/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Cifuentes conducted an unannounced annual required visit with a primary focus on Infection Control measures using the new CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with administrator Gary Strathern and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed for (4) four ambulatory residents, of which 2 may be non-ambulatory. Facility has a hospice waiver for three (3). Currently, there are 3 residents, all are over the age of 60. The facility is a two-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. The first-floor licensed facility consists of the following: 3 resident bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, sofa, and kitchenette. There is an adjacent enclosed patio/activity room area. LPA and licensee toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage area cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to clients. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available maintained properly. Four (4) smoke detectors were observed to be hardwired and interconnected. Facility has one (1) fire extinguishers, fully charged. During the visit, LPA observed the facility infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocol for visitors, staff, and residents, sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed staff were wearing face coverings, LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All mandated inspection control posters were posted and available. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Gary Strathern by email..the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 17, 2021

License holder

Santa Monica Home & Care Inc., licensed since 2020.

Operates 3 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

Santa Monica Home & Care 3 · Santa Monica
Santa Monica Home & Care 4 · Santa Monica

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2020, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 4
Total complaints: 0
Substantiated allegations: 0
Type A citations: 0
Type B citations: 0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2020, 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

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

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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 Santa Monica Home & Care 2

Is Santa Monica Home & Care 2 licensed?

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

How many residents is Santa Monica Home & Care 2 licensed for?

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

Has Santa Monica Home & Care 2 been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2020, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Santa Monica Home & Care 2 still open?

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

What does Santa Monica Home & Care 2 cost?

$6,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $5,000–$7,500. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

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 Santa Monica Home & Care 2 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 Santa Monica Home & Care Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Santa Monica Home & Care Inc. — at least 4 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital is 0.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Santa Monica Home & Care 2 keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.