Small home · Licensed for 6 · Lancaster

Aquamarine Retirement Home Care

6523 W Avenue L7, Lancaster, CA 93536Licensed since 2025

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,750 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,850 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · 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

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 SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS, OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #2. WAIVER GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

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 Aquamarine Retirement Home Care: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,750a month to start

Likely $3,900–$5,850

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$4,750likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$4,750likely $3,900–$5,850
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 15 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.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $5,000

9 homes like this within 15 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$4,500.

Beyond A HomeLancaster · 0.7 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Caring Home CottageLancaster · 1.6 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Alexo ManorLancaster · 3.1 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Club Rancho ManorPalmdale · 3.7 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Antelope Valley ManorLancaster · 4.2 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Pink Coral Residence IIPalmdale · 5.7 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
1st Golden Senior Care HomePalmdale · 6.6 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Sarah's Care HomeLancaster · 10 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
All Star CarePalmdale · 14 mi · Small home
$4,525Listed 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 15 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

6523 W Avenue L7, Lancaster, CA 93536Address 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 #197610863 · See the state’s own record

The full record — 1 document

20251 state visit · 1 document

Dec 2, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelin Rios conducted a Pre-Licensing Inspection with the applicant representative/administrator, Glennard Tiu. An Application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) on 07/11/2025. This is a change in ownership (CHOW) application. The current census for active license is six (6). A fire clearance was approved on 09/03/2025 for five (5) non-ambulatory residents and one (1) bedridden resident, for a total capacity of six (6). At entrance LPA observed required postings by the front door and a sign in sheet for visitors. A tour of the physical plant was initiated at approximately 9:25 a.m., and the following was observed: Bedrooms: There are six (06) total private bedrooms designated for residents use. Per STD 850, rooms #2 is cleared for one (01) bedridden resident. Bedrooms designated for resident use have appropriate furniture with sufficient lighting and storage space. LPA observed functional auditory alarms on all exit doors. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher last serviced on 06/20/2025 by bedroom #4. Kitchen: The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher and microwave. The facility has a sufficient amount of two day perishable and seven day non perishable supply of food. The facility has dishware and cook ware for the capacity of the facility. Knives are kept locked in a kitchen drawer. Cleaning supplies are kept locked under the kitchen sink. (Continue to LIC809-C) Common Areas: Furniture such as the dining table, chairs and couches were observed in good repair. Both living room and dining room have sufficient space and lighting. LPA observed a television and games in the living room. A fireplace was also observed not in use, secured with a screen. No tripping hazards observed. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher last serviced on 06/20/2025 by the dining table. Bathrooms: The facility has three (03) bathrooms. Two (02) bathrooms are designated for resident use of which one (01) is located in a resident bedroom for private use. Bathrooms were observed to have proper fixtures, grab bars, and non-skid mats. The hot water temperature was measured and was within regulation. Laundry/Garage: The laundry room is accessible to residents and equipped with a washer and dryer. LPA observed detergent, and cleaning supplies are kept locked in a laundry room closet. Entrance to the attached garage is through the laundry room. In the garage LPA observed a freezer and facility supplies. Resident/Staff Records: Residents' medication was observed locked in a kitchen cabinet. Resident, staff, facility records and a fully supplied first aid kit with manual are stored in a kitchen cabinet. LPA reviewed the administrator file and six (06) of six (06) resident records. Backyard: LPA observed a fenced in backyard with appropriate outdoor furniture. No bodies of water on the premises. Exits and passageways were clear from obstructions. The carbon monoxide detector was observed on a wall by the living room, functioning. Smoke detectors are located throughout the facility. LPA observed smoke detectors to be functioning properly. Component III was held with applicant representative/administrator. Pre-Licensing is complete and no deficiencies were observed. This report will be sent to Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when the license has been approved. Exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report was signed and provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 2, 2025

License holder

Aquamarine Retirement Home 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: 1
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

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.

The earlier licensePreviously at this address: Aquamarine Retirement Home (license #197606738).

The state lists license #197606738 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #197606738 are on the state’s record of that license.

The state’s record for license #197606738 The state’s record for license #197610863

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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 Aquamarine Retirement Home Care

Is Aquamarine Retirement Home Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Aquamarine Retirement Home Care licensed for?

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

Has Aquamarine Retirement Home Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 1 state visit over the same years.

Is Aquamarine Retirement Home Care still open?

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

What does Aquamarine Retirement Home Care cost?

$4,750 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,900–$5,850. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

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 Aquamarine Retirement Home 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 Aquamarine Retirement Home Care, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Can Aquamarine Retirement Home 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.