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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Lancaster
Mark Alton Care
43116 Lemonwood Drive, Lancaster, CA 93536Licensed since 2025
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 6 residents
- Bedriddenup to 6 residents
Not on file: wheelchair 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. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR SIX (6) BEDRIDDEN RESIDENTS IN ROOMS #2-5. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6) RESIDENTS. BEDROOM #1 NOT FOR CLIENT USE.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Mark Alton Care: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,750a month to start
Likely $3,900–$5,900
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,750likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,750likely $3,900–$5,900
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 7 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,900–$6,050
- $4,750
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,600–$9,250
- $7,250
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $5,000
8 homes like this within 7 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$4,500.
- Antelope Valley ManorLancaster · 1.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alexo ManorLancaster · 2.2 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Beyond A HomeLancaster · 3.0 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Club Rancho ManorPalmdale · 3.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Caring Home CottageLancaster · 3.3 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Pink Coral Residence IIPalmdale · 3.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- 1st Golden Senior Care HomePalmdale · 5.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sarah's Care HomeLancaster · 6.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed 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 8 small homes within 7 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
43116 Lemonwood Drive, Lancaster, CA 93536Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Antelope Valley Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.2 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 #197610818 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
20252 state visits · 2 documents
Nov 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelin Rios conducted a Pre-Licensing Inspection at this facility and met with the Administrator, Donald Brodt and Licensee Representatives, Marques Crutchfield and Mary Crutchfield. The applicant is "MARK ALTON CARE, LLC". A fire clearance was approved on 09/25/2025 for six (6) bedridden residents and the facility has a hospice waiver for six (6). The facility is a single story home with a total of five (5) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. A tour of the physical plant was initiated at approximately 9:50 a.m. and the following was observed: At entry LPA observed required postings on the wall by the front door. KITCHEN: The facility has a Kitchen that is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, stove, dishwasher and sink. Knives and sharps were observed locked in a kitchen drawer. Cleaning supplies and other toxins are stored in a locked cabinet under the sink. BEDROOMS: There are five (5) bedrooms of which four (4) are designated for residents' use. One (1) is a shared bedroom. Residents' bedrooms were furnished with beds, night stand, chairs, dressers, bedding and linens. The bedrooms have sufficient lighting and storage. BATHROOMS: The facility has two (2) bathrooms for residents' use. One (1) bathroom is located in the shared bedroom. The bathrooms were observed to have the proper fixtures, grab bars, slip-resistant strips. The hot water temperature was measured at 115.2°F in both bathrooms within regulation. (Continued on LIC 809-C) (continued from LIC 809) LAUNDRY ROOM: The laundry room was observed locked. Laundry detergents and other cleaning agents were locked in the laundry room. The attached garage is through the laundry room. The garage is used to store extra facility supplies. Dual smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed to be operable, they are hardwired and interconnected. LPA observed a second carbon monoxide detector on the hallway leading to the residents rooms. A Fire extinguisher was observed fully charged with purchase date 07/30/2025. COMMON AREAS: These included the living area and the dining area. Living area was furnished with chairs and a couch that sit the capacity of the facility. The living area was furnished with a television, and side tables. There is a fireplace secured with a screen. MEDICATIONS/STAFF/RESIDENT: The medication cabinet is located in a closet and was observed locked. A complete first aid kit is located in the medication closet. Staff and resident records will be kept in the medication closet. SURROUNDING GROUNDS: The driveway, passageways and entrance to the facility was clear of obstruction. The backyard of the facility has a covered patio and backyard furniture to accommodate the residents. No bodies water observed. Component III was conducted with the Administrator and Licensee representatives. Pre-Licensing is complete and this facility has no deficiencies. This report will be sent to Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when the license has been approved. You are not allowed to begin operating until you have been notified that your license has been approved by the CAB Analyst. Failure to comply could affect approval of your license. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 18, 2025
Oct 29, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): none COMP II Participants: Marques Crutchfield, Applicant Donald Brodt, Applicant/Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams) On October 29, 2025, Applicants and administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the Applicants and Administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, Applicants and Administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant and Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility Operation: License Type, Client/Resident Populations, and Program. 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing Requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General Provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 29, 2025
License holder
Mark Alton Care, LLC, licensed since 2025.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 2
- 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 2025, 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 Mark Alton Care
Is Mark Alton Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Mark Alton Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Mark Alton Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.
Is Mark Alton Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.
What does Mark Alton Care cost?
$4,750 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,900–$5,900. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 7 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Lancaster that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $4,250 a month, and the middle figure is $3,800 (n = 5 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Mark Alton Care 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 Mark Alton Care, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Antelope Valley Medical Center is 2.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Mark Alton Care 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.
Mark Alton Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “MARK ALTON CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #197610818. 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 Mark Alton Care, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 2 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 2 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is November 18, 2025, 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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Starting rate
$3,965 a month to start
Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,550 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,700–$5,600On 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
$4,300 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,500–$5,300On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,700 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,850–$5,800On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,750 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,850On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,550 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,700–$5,600On 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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