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JW Care HomeLicense #197610312 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareJW Care HomeLicense #197610312 · 37944 Moondance Drive, Palmdale, CA · (661) 285-3255Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$5,050/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,200 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 5 · Palmdale

JW Care Home

37944 Moondance Drive, Palmdale, CA 93552 · Licensed since 2022

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JW Care Home

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,050 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,200 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Languages spoken: EnglishReported on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026
  • Licensed for 5: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 5 residents
  • Hospiceup to 4 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR FIVE (5) NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 1. HOSPICE APPROVED FOR FOUR (4).

935 - ELDERLY

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.

  • Respite / short-term stays

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

  • Diabetes care

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

  • 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 4 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for JW Care Home: 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

$5,050a month to start

Likely $4,150–$6,200

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$5,050likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$5,050likely $4,150–$6,200

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small 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 $4,150–$6,350
$5,050
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,850–$9,550
$7,550
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $5,000

$3,500$6,200

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

9 homes like this within 14 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,550–$4,750.

  • All Star CarePalmdale · 2.3 mi · Small home
    $4,525Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • 1st Golden Senior Care HomePalmdale · 6.2 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Pink Coral Residence IIPalmdale · 7.0 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sarah's Care HomeLancaster · 7.5 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Club Rancho ManorPalmdale · 9.1 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Alexo ManorLancaster · 9.6 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Antelope Valley ManorLancaster · 11 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Beyond A HomeLancaster · 12 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Caring Home CottageLancaster · 13 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed 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 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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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 (4)Room types · Outdoor space · Roll-in / accessible shower
  • Room typesPrivate · Semi-Private

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

  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor Common Areas

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

  • Roll-in / accessible shower

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

  • Common areasIndoor Common Areas

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

Meals, preferences & familiar food (3)Meals provided · Vegetarian or vegan options · Kosher food
  • Meals provided

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

  • Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian

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

  • Kosher foodKosher style

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

Activities & the rhythm of a day (2)Activity types offered · Trips outside the home
  • Activity types offeredActivities On-site

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

  • Trips outside the home

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

Faith, culture & language (1)Languages spoken by caregivers
  • Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish

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

Where it is

37944 Moondance Drive, Palmdale, CA 93552Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #197610312 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

20252 state visits · 2 documents

Sep 29, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Annual ContinuationReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

On 9/29/2025 at approximately 09:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Angelica Segovia conducted an unannounced annual continuation visit to the facility. LPA was greeted by the caregiver and stated the reason for their visit. The Administrator, Jojomaureli Salamero arrived shortly after to assist with today’s visit. The updated census for the facility is four (4). Common areas: The living room and dining room were observed to be in proper condition. The rooms were observed to be properly furnished and in good repair. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 70°F. LPA observed a fire extinguisher to be located near the kitchen and dated 08/26/2025. LPA observed required postings such as See/Say Something and Personal Rights to be located alongside the hallway’s passageway. A working telephone was observed. LPA observed the fireplace to be covered and inaccessible to residents. Kitchen: The kitchen was observed to be clean and free from pests. Sufficient supplies of seven (7) day nonperishable foods and two (2) day perishable foods were observed. The cleaning solutions/toxins/knives/sharps were observed to be kept locked underneath the kitchen sink. Kitchen appliances were observed to be working and in proper condition. Bedrooms: The residents’ rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate furniture and lighting system. Hallways/passageways are lighted appropriately. Extra linens/covers were observed to be stored in storage closet located within the hallway’s passageway. Staff room: LPA observed staff room to be locked. (Continue to LIC 809-C) Bathrooms: The bathrooms were checked for cleanliness and proper operation. The hot water temperature was measured within regulations. LPA observed appropriate grab rails and slip-resistant mats to be in proper condition. Backyard: The backyard of the facility is equipped with a designated shaded area with outdoor furniture for residents. There is no body of water located at the facility. Garage: The garage can be accessed from inside of the facility with its entrance observed to be located in the staff room. The garage was observed to be kept locked and used for storage purposes. Laundry Room: The laundry appliances were observed to located within the garage. The laundry appliances were observed to be working and in proper condition. Medications: The medications where observed to be kept in locked cabinet located in the hallway’s passageway. First-aid kit observed to be equipped with but not limited to bandages, scissors and tweezer. LPA observed the First-Aid Manuel to be missing. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide observed to be working properly and were tested. Residents/Staff Records: LPA conducted a complete file review of resident records. Resident records were observed to be incomplete. Staff records: LPA conducted a file review of staff records. Staff records appeared to be incomplete. Per LPA’s initial annual visit on 8/26/2025 deficiencies were observed. Today’s annual continuation visit observed additional deficiencies that will be cited. Citations issued, please refer to 809-D There were no other immediate health and safety hazards observed during the day of inspection. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights given and a copy of this report was provided to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 29, 2025
Aug 26, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/26/2025 at approximately 09:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Angelica Segovia conducted an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA was greeted by the caregiver and stated the reason for their visit. The Administrator, Jojomaureli Salamero arrived shortly after to assist with today’s visit. LPA asked for the census, Staff/Resident Roster, and Liability Insurance. LPA conducted a physical plant tour at approximately 12:00 PM and the following was noted: The facility is a single-story building with five (5) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. The facility is currently occupying three (3) residents. There is a designated staff room. The facility has an approved fire clearance for five (5) non-ambulatory residents of which one (1) may be bedridden. Hospice waiver approved for four (4). (Continue to LIC 809-C) The following deficiencies were observed: - The only staff member present upon LPA’s arrival did not have proof of First-Aid/CPR training, initial training and dementia training - The Administrator’s certificate expired: 7/05/2024 - All four staff documentation were missing and/or incomplete - 1 of 3 residents were missing a pre-appraisal - All 3 residents missing Needs and Service Plans - 1 of 3 residents requires awake staff due to wandering behavior documented on their Physician’s Report - In the backyard LPA observed an accessible storage unit unlocked containing multiple cans of paint and toxins Due to time constraints, the yearly annual will need to be completed at a later date. Citations will be issued at later date. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 26, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Oct 6, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gary Tan conducted a One Year Required visit at this facility today and met with the Administrator Jojomaureli Salamero. LPA informed the administrator the purpose of the visit. At 1:03 PM, A tour of the physical plant was conducted with Ms. Salamero. The facility has five (5) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms currently occupying four (4) residents. One (1) bedroom is designated for staff use. The facility fire cleared for five (5) non-ambulatory residents, one of which maybe bedridden. Infection control: The facility has submitted and approved Mitigation Plan and Infection Control plan on file. The main door is the only entrance being utilized at the facility. Screening area is located in immediately upon entrance. Sign in sheet, hand sanitizer, gloves and masks are available. Hand washing sign are posted on the bathroom. The facility has an approved Infection Control and Mitigation Plan. Physical environment was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, floors and floor coverings, and doors were checked, the following was noted: Living and dining room furniture were also checked. The living room is neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 75°F. The smoke detectors and alarms are interconnected and hardwired and observed to be fully operational. There is a carbon monoxide installed and observed to be operational. The door alarms were also and observed to be operational. The fire extinguisher is located at the dining room and observed to be full and current. The front of the facility has outdoor furniture and the backyard has shaded area. There is no body of water at the facility. The garage was observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents and also being used as Laundry area, storage for frozen food, PPE, other supplies, laundry detergent, cleaning agents and other toxins. The backyard has a locked tool she being used as old equipment storage. (continued on LIC 809-C) (continued from LIC 809) Food Service/Kitchen area was sufficiently stocked with two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are properly wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Cleaning supplies, pesticides, detergents and/or toxins are stored in the cabinet below the kitchen sink and were locked and inaccessible to residents. Knives and sharps are also locked in a kitchen drawer. The Clients' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate furniture and lighting system. Hall ways/passage ways are appropriately lit. Clients have sufficient amounts of personal hygiene product which is provided by the licensee. Staff Rooms: Staff room was locked. No medication was observed in the staff room. The bathrooms were checked for cleanliness and proper operation. LPA observed the appropriate grab bars for each toilet, bathtub and shower. The hot water temperature measured at a range of 109.3°F to 111.2°F . Towels and washcloths are not shared. There is enough clean linen available in stock at the cabinet. Medications: LPA observed the medication in the bedroom hallway cabinet to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Medications are listed on the centrally stored medication and destruction record. The first aid kit was complete and stored in the medication cabinet. Client records: All client records wee reviewed. Client records appeared to be complete and updated. Staff records: LPA conducted a complete file review of staff records. Staff records appeared to be complete and updated. Disaster drill was last conducted on 09/08/24. Required posting are observed to be complete and current and displayed properly at the facility. Exit interview conducted and copy of this report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 6, 2024
Earlier years2022 · 3 documents

20223 state visits · 3 documents

Oct 13, 2022Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

At 2:00pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Angela Panushkina conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit to the above facility and met with Applicant/Licensee, Jojomaureli Salamero. This is a change of ownership application from (Facility #197604677) to (Facility #197610312). LPA conducted an entrance interview with the Applicant/Licensee. At the time of this visit LPA observed and assessed five (5) residents present in the facility. All residents appear to be clean and groomed. Fire Clearance dated 09/22/2022 was received for four (4) non-ambulatory and one (1) bedridden resident. The purpose of today’s visit is to inspect the facility to ensure that the facility is in compliance with rules and regulations under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. The facility is a single-story building. LPA toured the entire facility from inside and outside and observed the following: The facility has a total of five (5) bedrooms, four (4) of which are designated for resident use. Resident bedrooms were observed to be appropriately furnished. There are two (2) bathrooms in the facility and were observed to have non-skid mats and appropriate grab bars installed. The facility will have awake staff at night. The common areas (living room, kitchen and dining areas) were appropriately furnished and lighting was adequate. The living room has a television and comfortable furniture. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet in a hallway. The fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen and was observed to be fully charged and was last serviced on 04/11/22. Smoke detectors were located throughout the facility, and carbon monoxide was located in a hallway by the staff room and at 2:15pm they were tested and observed to be operational. At 2:20pm the hot water was tested and measured 109.4°F. There is a functioning telephone on the premises. An emergency exit plan/sketch is posted by the entrance wall with other posting requirements. Facility appears to be clean, in good repair and kept at a comfortable temperature of 76°F. Appliances in the kitchen appeared to be functional. Continue on LIC809-C LPA observed enough sufficient supply of 2 days perishable foods and one week of non-perishable foods on premises. The necessary precautions have been made to the facility to safely house dementia residents such as auditory alarms on all doors. Plan of operation for dementia residents was also discussed with the Applicant/Administrator. Access to the garage can be conducted through the staff room which is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Laundry area is located in an attached garage and LPA observed extra PPE supplies. Resident and staff records are stored in a locked cabinet in a staff room. At approximately, 2:30pm 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. Component III was conducted with the Administrator. Facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations at this time. This report will be forwarded to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) and be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved. Exit interview was conducted and with a copy of this report was provided to the Applicant/Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 13, 2022
Sep 9, 2022Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW-EAO Capacity: 5 Census (if any clients in care): 4 COVID Mitigation Plan discussed? YES Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: Licensee/Administrator, Jojomaureli Salamero Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II via telephone call with the analyst at CAB. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Staff qualifications and responsibilities 3. Applicant and Administrator qualifications 4. Program policy: Abuse, admission agreement, medication management, reporting incidents to CCL, restricted & prohibited conditions 5. Grievances, Complaints, Community resources 6. Physical plant, food service 7. Application document review and technical assistance: Criminal record clearance, Health screening, Fire clearance, First Aid/CPR certificate, Administrator certificate, Financial verification, Pre-licensing inspection, Compliance history, Control of propertythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 9, 2022
Jul 1, 2022Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Regional Office scheduled a meeting to discuss the transition period of a new license. The Administrator met with Angela Kendrick(Regional Manager), Nichelle Gillyard(Licensing Program Manager) and Angela Panushkina(Licensing Program Analyst). On 06/24/22 the Department received a notification that the Licensee, Josephine Wassel, passed away on 06/22/22. The Centralized Application Bureau received a new application along with the fee on 06/27/22 and is in a pending process until further notification. During todays meeting the following was discussed: Health and Safety Code Regulations Copy of the Regulation and Health and Safety Code were issued to the Administrator Copy of application status was issued on today's date Department issued Emergency Approval To Operate for up to 60 days pending issuance or denial of a license. Exit interview conducted and copy of this report issued to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 1, 2022

License holder

Jw Carehome LLC, licensed since 2022.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2022, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
6
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 2022, 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 JW Care Home

Is JW Care Home licensed?

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

How many residents is JW Care Home licensed for?

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

Has JW Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is JW Care Home still open?

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

What does JW Care Home cost?

$5,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,150–$6,200. 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 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.

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 JW Care 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 Jw Carehome LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Can JW Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

JW Care Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “JW CARE HOME, LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #197610312. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 5 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Jw Carehome LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is September 29, 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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    Estimated starting rate

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    Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,100

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    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Estimated starting rate

    $4,350 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,350

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    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,350 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,350

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Small home · licensed for 4

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,150 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,150

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
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    Estimated starting rate

    $4,450 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,650–$5,500

    On the state record

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