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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Valencia
Castlemere Senior Home
23216 Via Calisero, Valencia, CA 91355Licensed since 2020
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Ways to pay: Private pay · Long-term care insuranceThe home’s website · May 28, 2020
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
Ask this home
Free for families. A home gets your number only if you say yes.
Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 6 residents
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDROOM # 3 IS FOR THE BEDRIDDEN RESIDENT. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR 6 RESIDENTS.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
Care services
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Assisted living
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2020.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Diabetes care
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Incontinence care costs extra
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2020.
Works with hospice
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withGrooming · Assistance with activities of daily living · Bathing · Dressing · Help with activities of daily living
Grooming · Assistance with activities of daily living — reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Bathing · Dressing — reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Help with activities of daily living — reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2025.
Hands-on help or cueingStaff can assist whenever needed.
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Staff background checksEvery licensed home in California must do this.
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2025.
Training topics namedDementiaWe 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.
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2020.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Licensed or certified staff
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2025.
Hiring checksProfessional references required · Employment references required · National criminal background check · Professional and employment references
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2025.
As needs change
Someone awake overnight
Awake staff overnight — reported yes
castlemereseniorhomes.com · October 5, 2026
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
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Castlemere Senior Home: two-person transfers or a lift and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,000a month to start
Likely $4,100–$6,150
From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Costs & moving in
How care costs are added to the rentAll inclusive — “This means you don't have to pay extra for certain services except for incontinence care.”
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Long-term care insurance accepted
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
What costs extraIncontinence care
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2020.
Private pay
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2020.
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,000likely a month
Starting monthly rate$5,000likely $4,100–$6,150
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 5 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 $4,100–$6,300
- $5,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,800–$9,500
- $7,500
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $5,100
9 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,900–$5,000.
- Angel's Caring HomeValencia · 0.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Caring VillaValencia · 0.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Humble AbodeValencia · 1.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sara's Home Away From HomeValencia · 1.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Heart VillaNewhall · 1.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Ark's VillaValencia · 3.4 mi · Small home$4,250Listed 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
- Alaminos HomeSanta Clarita · 4.6 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · 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 5 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
Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.
Rooms & the spaces they will use (8)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Wifi
Private rooms
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2020.
Outdoor spaceYard · Gardens · Walking paths · Yards · Garden
Yard · Gardens · Walking paths — reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Yards — reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Garden — reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2020.
Wifi
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2020.
Common areasLiving rooms
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Private bathroomYes — “Our house features beautiful, spacious rooms, some of which have private bathrooms.”
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2020.
AmenitiesCable TV · Netflix · Streaming videos
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Room typesPrivate bedrooms · Shared bedrooms · Private rooms · Shared rooms
Private bedrooms · Shared bedrooms — reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Private rooms · Shared rooms — reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2020.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (4)Snacks available · Special diets supported · Meals provided
Snacks available
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Special diets supportedGluten free · Low sodium · Diabetes-friendly
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2025.
Meals provided
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Follows physician-ordered diets
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2025.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (3)Activity types offered · One-to-one engagement offered · Exercise or fitness program
Activity types offeredHoliday celebrations · Birthday celebrations · Arts and crafts · Movie nights · Karaoke nights · Holidays & Birthday celebrations · and 6 more
Holiday celebrations · Birthday celebrations · Arts and crafts · Movie nights · Karaoke nights · Holidays & Birthday celebrations · Wii Video Games · Arts & Crafts · Movie & Karaoke Nights · Cable TV, Netflix and Streaming Videos · Board and Card Games — reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Group activities — reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2020.
One-to-one engagement offered
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2020.
Exercise or fitness programDaily exercises
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Faith, culture & language (1)Gender mix as stated
Gender mix as statedMixed
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2020.
Pets, routines & independence (2)Residents may bring a pet · Family may bring a pet to visit
Residents may bring a petReported no
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2020.
Family may bring a pet to visit
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2020.
Visiting & staying involved (5)Routine communication cadence · Tour scheduling link · URL of the photo gallery page
Routine communication cadenceAs needed
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2025.
- Open on the website
Tour scheduling link
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
- Open on the website
URL of the photo gallery page
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2025.
Support services for families
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
- Open on the website
Contact form
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated December 8, 2025.
About the home (2)Brand or trade name · For-profit or nonprofit
Brand or trade nameCastlemere Senior Homes
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
For-profit or nonprofitFor profit
Reported on castlemereseniorhomes.com · source dated May 28, 2025.
Where it is
23216 Via Calisero, Valencia, CA 91355Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Henry Mayo Newhall HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.1 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 26, 2026 · License #197610049 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Jun 18, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with Veronica Joseph-Nurse for a Required One (1) 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: 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 facility has a total of five (5) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. The facility is fire cleared for six (6) non-ambulatory of which one (1) maybe bedridden in Room #3 and a hospice waiver for six (6). The facility is currently occupying five (5) residents. The living 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. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets. 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 76°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. Fire extinguisher is located near the kitchen and observed to be fully charged and last inspected May 16, 2026. The hot water temperature was measured at 112.3°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, Jun 18, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jun 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with Veronica Joseph-Nurse for a Required One (01) Year visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at around 12:45 PM and the following was noted: There is one entrance being utilized at the facility. The facility has a total of five (05) bedrooms and two (02) bathrooms. The facility is fire cleared for six (06) non-ambulatory of which one (01) may be bedridden and a hospice waiver for six (06). The facility is currently occupying five (05) 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 garage is currently being used for storage. 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. The living and dining room are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 73°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. Fire extinguisher is located near the kitchen area, observed to be full and last inspected on 05/12/2025. (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 114.7°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, Jun 5, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Jun 22, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with Editha Lambino for a Required One (01) Year visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at around 1:25 PM and the following was noted: There is one entrance being utilized at the facility. The facility has a total of five (05) bedrooms and two (02) bathrooms. The facility is fire cleared for six (06) non-ambulatory of which one (01) may be bedridden and a hospice waiver for six (06). The facility is currently occupying six (06) 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 garage is currently being used for storage. 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. The living and dining room are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 74°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. Fire extinguisher is located near the kitchen area, observed to be full and last inspected on 05/07/2024. (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 111.4°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, Jun 22, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents
20231 state visit · 1 document
Jun 13, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At 10:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Abeye Duguma, conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the facility mentioned above. LPA was greeted by staff, Resty Angeles, who granted access to the facility. Shortly after the administrator, Veronica Joseph-Nurse, arrived and LPA explained the purpose for the visit. Infection control: Facility has a mitigation plan (approved on 03/21/2021). Hand sanitizer was also observed. Administrator stated they have sufficient PPE supplies for residents and staff. LPA observed all trash can throughout the facility have fitted lids. Kitchen: At approximately 11:00am LPA toured the kitchen area and observed enough supplies of staple non-perishable for minimum 1 week and perishable for 2 days at the facility. All knives and sharps are observed to be locked in a kitchen drawer and inaccessible to residents in care. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on 05/10/23. Medications: At approximately, 11:25am LPA observed medications are centrally stored and locked in the cabinet, in a dining room area and inaccessible to residents in care. Bedrooms: There are five (5) bedrooms designated for residents use and have sufficient lighting. All bedrooms are properly furnished, clean and have appropriate bedding and linens. Auditory alarms were tested and observed to be operational. Bathrooms: At 11:55am LPA observed all bathrooms are clean and in good repair. Properly supplied with toilet papers, soap and paper towels. The hot water temperature measured 113.6°F. LPA observed appropriate grab bars and non-skid mats. LPA observed appropriate hand washing signs posted in each bathroom. (Cont. on LIC 9099-C) Common Areas: The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 76°F. The living room and dining area appeared clean and were properly furnished. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility. The garage: laundry area is in an attached garage and kept locked and inaccessible to residents. Extra PPE supplies and food storage was also observed. Outside areas: At approximately, 12:25pm LPA toured the outside area of the facility. LPA observed appropriate outdoor furniture, with a covered shaded area for residents. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining the care and supervision to meet the needs of residents. There are no bodies of water. Administrative: LPA collected Certificate of Liability Insurance and LIC.500. No citations issued during this visit. No health and safety issues noted during the visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report issued to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 13, 2023
20221 state visit · 1 document
May 5, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At 2:20pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Angela Panushkina, conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the facility mentioned above. LPA was greeted by staff, John Lagansua , who granted access to the facility. Shortly after the Administrator arrived and LPA explained the purpose for the visit. Infection control: LPA reviewed the facility mitigation plan (approved on 03/21/2021) to make sure licensee was following current infection control recommendations. Upon arrival, LPA was screened and asked to sign-in the visitors’ log. In addition, LPA was asked all infection control questions. Proper signage was observed inside along the hallway and in the restrooms. Hand sanitizer was also observed. Administrator stated they have sufficient PPE supplies for residents and staff. LPA observed all trash can throughout the facility have fitted lids. Kitchen: At approximately, 2:45pm LPA toured the kitchen area and observed enough supplies of staple non-perishable for minimum 1 week and perishable for 2 days at the facility. All knives and sharps are observed to be locked in a kitchen drawer and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 05/20/21. Medications: At approximately, 2:55pm LPA observed medications are centrally stored and locked in the cabinet, in a dining room area and inaccessible to residents in care. Bedrooms: There are five (5) bedrooms designated for residents use and have sufficient lighting. All bedrooms are properly furnished, clean and have appropriate bedding and linens. Auditory alarms were tested and observed to be operational. Bathrooms: At 3:00pm LPA observed all bathrooms are clean and in good repair. Properly supplied with toilet papers, soap and paper towels. The hot water temperature measured at 107°F. Continue on LIC809-C LPA observed appropriate grab bars and non-skid mats. LPA observed appropriate hand washing signs posted in each bathroom. Common Areas: The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 78°F. The living room and dining area appeared clean and were properly furnished. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility. The garage: Laundry area is located in an attached garage and kept locked and inaccessible to residents. Extra PPE supplies and food storage was also observed. Outside areas: At approximately, 3:10pm LPA toured the outside area of the facility. LPA observed appropriate outdoor furniture, with a covered shaded area for residents. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining the care and supervision to meet the needs of residents. There are no bodies of water. Administrative: LPA collected Certificate of Liability Insurance and LIC.500. No citations issued during this visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report emailed to Licensee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 5, 2022
License holder
Castlemere Senior Homes, LLC, licensed since 2020.
Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Castlemere Senior Home II · Valencia
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2020, 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 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
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 Castlemere Senior Home
Is Castlemere Senior Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Castlemere Senior Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Castlemere Senior Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2020, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Castlemere Senior Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Castlemere Senior Home cost?
$5,000 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,100–$6,150. 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 5 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 Valencia that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,438 to $4,625 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (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 Castlemere Senior Home 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 Castlemere Senior Homes, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Castlemere Senior Homes, LLC — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is 1.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Castlemere Senior Home 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.
Castlemere Senior Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “CASTLEMERE SENIOR HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197610049. 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 Castlemere Senior Homes, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2020, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2020, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2020, 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 2020, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 18, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Licensed homes near this one in Los Angeles County, most information on file first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Estimated starting rate
$5,100 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,200–$6,300On 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
$4,400 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,600–$5,450On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,100 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250On 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
$5,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,150On 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
$4,900 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,050On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,200On 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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