Small home · Licensed for 6 · Santa Monica
Dewey Home
2127 Dewey Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405Licensed since 1995
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: WheelchairState 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
Not on file: dementia, hospice and bedridden approvals.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
6 NON-AMBULATORY.
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
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Dewey Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines, staying through hospice and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,100a month to start
Likely $4,150–$6,250
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$5,100likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,100likely $4,150–$6,250
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 10 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–$6,400
- $5,100
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,900–$9,600
- $7,600
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $4,000 to $9,000
9 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,750–$9,000.
- Coastal HouseLos Angeles · 1.3 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bentley ManorLos Angeles · 1.7 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Miko InnLos Angeles · 2.7 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Ayres Residential Care Home-Century CityLos Angeles · 3.7 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Ladera VistaLos Angeles · 4.9 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Ladera Sunrise Care HomeLos Angeles · 5.4 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Palisades VillaPacific Palisades · 5.6 mi · Small home$6,400Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Harvard Hope HouseLos Angeles · 8.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Josephines Garden VillaManhattan Beach · 9.6 mi · Small home$7,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · 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 and similar homes within 10 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 (1)Room types
Room typesStudio · Semi-Private
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence (2)Pet types allowed · Pet weight limit
Pet types allowedDogs · Cats
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Pet weight limit
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Where it is
2127 Dewey Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Saint John's Health CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.8 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 #198200623 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 2 of 4 documents
20251 state visit · 1 document
Oct 2, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bernadette Allen conducted an unannounced visit to conduct an annual inspection. The LPA met with Ivan Bravo and informed him of the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve 6 non-ambulatory residents and currently has a census of (0). The facility does not handle any of the resident’s money. This home is a one story home consisting of: (4) resident bedrooms, (4) bathrooms, living room, kitchen with a dining room, and laundry area (located in the back of the facility a shaded patio area located outside the facility in the front of the house. The resident’s bedrooms had the required furniture, lamps, adequate bed linen and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident. Resident bathrooms were checked and found to be sanitary and within Title 22 regulations. Toilets flushed and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, showers were free of mold and mildew. The water temperature measured between 105F and 110F. LPA observed personal hygiene supplies adequately stocked. Common areas such as the dining room and living room were clean and clear of hazards; doorways were free of obstruction. LPA observed that the facility appeared to be clean, sanitary, and appropriately furnished. Storage areas for personal hygiene were in place. Cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharp objects were stored in a way that made them inaccessible to residents in care. The kitchen was inspected, and there was a 5-day supply of perishable and a 7day supply of non-perishable food items available, which was adequately maintained/stored. The fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors were fully charged and operable. The First Aid kits were checked and properly stocked. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was discussed and provided to Ivan Bravo the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 2, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Sep 13, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Troy Watson conducted an unannounced visit to Dewey Home Inc. on 09/13/2024 at 08:50 AM. The LPA met with the Administrator Ivan Bravo and the purpose of the visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 6 non-ambulatory residents and currently has a census of (0). Hospice waiver for 3 residents. The facility does not handle any of the resident’s money.This home is a one story home consisting of: (4) resident bedrooms, (4) bathrooms, (1) living room, (1) kitchen with a dining room, and laundry area (located in the back of the facility a shaded patio area located outside the facility in the front of the house. The resident’s bedrooms had the required furniture, lamps, adequate bed linen and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked and found to be sanitary and within Title 22 regulations. Toilets flushed and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, showers were free of mold and mildew. The water temperature measured between 108 F and 109.F in each bathroom and in the kitchen. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas such as the dining room and living room were clean and clear of hazards; doorways were free of obstructions. Kitchen was checked and observed to be within Title 22 regulations. Perishable and non-perishable food supplies were checked and adequately stocked. All cleaning solutions, hazardous items, and medications were in a securely locked space that will be inaccessible to residents. Eight smoke detectors/ carbon monoxide detectors worked properly. The residence has (3) fire extinguishers that was inspected on 10/03/23 and are fully charged. The First Aid kits were checked and properly stocked with scissors, tape, gauze, and certified manual. No bodies of water were observed around the facility. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Administrator Ivan Bravo.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 13, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 2 documents
20231 state visit · 1 document
Sep 25, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 09/25/2023 at 8:38 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David España conducted an unannounced required annual visit. Upon arriving at the facility, LPA met with the Administrator Rafael Bravo, who assisted with the visit. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA David España conducted a risk assessment at the front door. Based on the assessment, the facility is clear of Covid-19 infection. LPA observed all mandated inspection control posters were posted.LPA verified that the facility has an approved mitigation plan report. The facility is a Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six (6) non- ambulatory clients. Currently, there are zero (0) non-ambulatory residents residing in the facility, all 60 or older. LPA and Administrator toured the physical plant. The facility is a one-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: four (4) resident bedrooms, with three (3) bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, outside laundry room. No weapons are stored in the premises.Kitchen was inspected and observed to be clean and operational. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational.LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Cleaning supplies and toxins, were stored in the laundry room and sharps objects are stored in locked kitchen drawers, locked and not accessible to clients. The kitchen was inspected and there is a 2-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food available, maintained properly. Two (2) fully charged fire extinguishers were kitchen and backyard. Outside grounds were toured, no bodies of water were observed. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. Common areas were observed clean; all doorways were free of obstruction. LPA requested Administrator Rafael Bravo full staff file to be mail, fax, or e-mailed by 09/26/2023. The following Technical Assistance (1) and Technical Violations were noted during the today’s visit: Technical Assistance: Physical Plant/Environmental Safety - Technical Assistance: 87307(d)(7) Technical Violations: Resident Rights/Information - Technical Violation: 87468(c)(2)(A) Disaster Preparedness - Technical Violation: 1569.695(a)(5) No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was given at the time of visit, Administrator Rafael Bravo.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 25, 2023
The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
20211 state visit · 1 document
Sep 30, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 9/30/2021/21, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Stephanie Cifuentes and Gail Johnson conducted an unannounced annual required visit with a primary focus on Infection Control measures using the new CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with administrator Ivan Bravo and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is an RCFE licensed for six (6) non- ambulatory client. Currently, there are (2) two non-ambulatory residents residing in the facility, all 60 or older. The facility is a one-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: four (4) resident bedrooms, with three bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, outside laundry room. No weapons are stored in the premises. Kitchen was inspected and observed to be clean and operational. A 2-day supply perishable and 7-day supply of non-perishable foods are present in the facility. LPA and Administrator toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Cleaning supplies and toxins, were stored in the laundry room and sharps objects are stored in locked kitchen drawers, locked and not accessible to clients. The kitchen was inspected and there is a 2-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food available, maintained properly. Two (2) fully charged fire extinguishers were kitchen and backyard. During the visit, LPA observed the facility infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocol for visitors, staff, and residents, sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed staff were wearing face coverings, All mandated inspection control posters were posted. The following deficiencies were noted during the visit: At 11:17AM water temperature in kitchen and bathroom 1 was over 143 degrees Farenheit. See 809-D Advisories are on attached 9102 An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Ivan Bravo, Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 30, 2021
The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
License holder
Dewey Home Inc., licensed since 1995.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 1995, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 3
- 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 1995, 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 Dewey Home
Is Dewey Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Dewey Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Dewey Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1995, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Dewey Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 9, 2026.
What does Dewey Home cost?
$5,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,150–$6,250. 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 and similar homes within 10 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 Dewey 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 Dewey Home Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Saint John's Health Center is 1.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Dewey Home keep a resident on hospice?
Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”
Dewey Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “DEWEY HOME INC.”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #198200623. 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 Dewey Home Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 1995, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 1995, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1995, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1995, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 2, 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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Estimated starting rate
$6,450 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $5,300–$7,900On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$9,000 a month to start
Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$6,250 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $5,100–$7,700On 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
$6,550 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $5,350–$8,050On 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
$6,250 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $5,100–$7,700On 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
- Dementia: on the state record
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