Small home · Licensed for 6 · Los Angeles
Kingston Care Living
1447 W. 36th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90018Licensed since 2026
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Ways to pay: Private payThe home’s website · June 20, 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 3 residents
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 1 MAY BEBEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #3. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
Care services
Assisted living
Reported on kingstoncalifornia.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withAssistance with daily chores · Personal Care · Daily Living Support
Reported on kingstoncalifornia.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Companion care
Reported on kingstoncalifornia.com · seen October 5, 2026.
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — 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 Kingston Care Living: 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
$6,150a month to start
Likely $5,050–$7,600
From 18 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Costs & moving in
Private pay
Reported on kingstoncalifornia.com · source dated June 20, 2026.
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$6,150likely a month
Starting monthly rate$6,150likely $5,050–$7,600
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 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 $5,050–$7,750
- $6,150
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,900–$10,850
- $8,650
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 homes18 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,800 to $9,000
18 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,250–$8,800.
- Harvard Hope HouseLos Angeles · 1.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Ladera Sunrise Care HomeLos Angeles · 4.7 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ladera VistaLos Angeles · 5.3 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Miko InnLos Angeles · 6.8 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Ayres Residential Care Home-Century CityLos Angeles · 7.0 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Atwater Village SouthLos Angeles · 7.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio with alcove · seen September 9, 2026
- Bentley ManorLos Angeles · 7.4 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Oakridge InnGlendale · 8.1 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Coastal HouseLos Angeles · 8.4 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Helping Hands With CareCompton · 8.7 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity HomesGlendale · 9.0 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Chalet Terrace Senior LivingMonterey Park · 9.3 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Anne's Golden Years HomeLos Angeles · 9.6 mi · Small home$2,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grandridge Residential CareMonterey Park · 9.7 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Dryden GardensGlendale · 9.7 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa ChristaTorrance · 9.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity of VerdugoBurbank · 9.9 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Grace Residential Care FacilityGlendale · 9.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 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.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (4)Who does the cooking · Meals provided · Professional chef
Who does the cookingProfessional chef
Reported on kingstoncalifornia.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on kingstoncalifornia.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Professional chef
Reported on kingstoncalifornia.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Dining atmosphereWelcoming
Reported on kingstoncalifornia.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Faith, culture & language (1)Veteran-focused programming
Veteran-focused programming
Reported on kingstoncalifornia.com · source dated June 20, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (1)Contact form
- Open on the website
Contact form
Reported on kingstoncalifornia.com · source dated September 20, 2026.
About the home (1)Brand or trade name
Brand or trade nameKingston Care Living
Reported on kingstoncalifornia.com · source dated June 20, 2026.
Where it is
1447 W. 36th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90018Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- California Hospital Medical Center - Los AngelesHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.3 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 #198320671 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
20262 state visits · 2 documents
Jan 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On January 23, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Deborah Lee conducted an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing evaluation. An application was submitted to CCLD, for opening a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). Fire clearance approved for capacity of 6 residents 60 and over residents (5 non-ambulatory and 1 bedridden) on July 21, 2025. LPA met with Amirmohammad Alkabir, Applicant and the designee Kashari Jones and explained the purpose of today’s visit. LPA and Applicant toured the physical plant (inside and outside). Overview of Facility: Facility is a 3-story building with the first-floor serve as an RCFE. The other floors are not yet licensed as they are empty. Currently the RCFE has a total of 6 resident rooms all private with private bathroom. The bedrooms are spacious and easily accommodate the residents' furnishings. LPA observed that there are no bodies of water on the premises. The RCFE consists of an activity room, a recreation room, salon room, staff room, family meeting room and Administrator office. Page 1 of 3 The shaded area and outdoor passageways, walkways, driveways, steps and patios are free from obstruction. LPA did not observe hazards, such as ladders, gardening tools and/or motorized equipment in the front, back and/or side areas of the facility. Resident Bedrooms: Bedrooms 1-6 have working lights, working windows with no bars. All private rooms. The Bedridden room has an exit door leading to the back yard. Bathrooms: All Bathrooms have a working toilet, wash basins and shower, and observed to be clean, safe, and sanitary. LPA observed adequate lighting throughout the entire facility. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Extra linens are available to residents when needed and located in each of the residents bathrooms. Living/common room is fully furnished with 6 recliners, projection TV, Dining area is equipped with a 8 seated dinette set. There is adequate space for the residents. Kitchen is clean and sanitary with appliances that are operational. LPA observed 7-day supply of non-perishables foods and 2-day supply of perishable food. LPA observed the area where sharp objects and cleaning solutions will be locked and inaccessible to the residents in care. Stackable washer and dryer located hallway. The Facility has a lan-line phone for emergencies. There are 3 fully charged fire Extinguishers inside the facility. LPA observed all required postings: See something say something, resident rights, emergency disaster plan, facility sketch and exit signs Page 2 of 3 Resident/Staff files: LPA observed that there is a confidential storage area where staff and resident files will be kept it will be securely locked in a file cabinet. Medications: LPA observed that there is a locked centralized area where residents' medications will be stored. Located in locked cabinet near kitchen area. Smoke Detectors: Facility has 20 smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors which are hardwired and interconnected. They were tested and operable. Water Temperature: Tested between 105-120 degrees F. There are no corrections needed. Component III: Conducted during today’s Pre-Licensing visit. LPA provide copy of report to applicant. Page 3 of 3the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 23, 2026
Jan 13, 2026Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
COMP II by CAB successfully completed Method: Phone Call at CAB Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by presenting photo ID via phone. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. 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, Jan 13, 2026
License holder
Encore Care Inc., licensed since 2026.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, 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 2026, 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 Kingston Care Living
Is Kingston Care Living licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Kingston Care Living licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Kingston Care Living been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.
Is Kingston Care Living still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.
What does Kingston Care Living cost?
$6,150 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $5,050–$7,600. 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 18 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 9 other homes of a similar licensed size in Los Angeles that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,375 to $8,250 a month, and the middle figure is $7,000 (n = 9 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 Kingston Care Living 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 Encore Care Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
California Hospital Medical Center - Los Angeles is 2.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Kingston Care Living keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Kingston Care Living license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “KINGSTON CARE LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #198320671. 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 Encore Care Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 2 state inspection visits since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2026, 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 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 19, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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$5,200 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,650On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$6,150 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $5,050–$7,550On 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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- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
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$5,200 a month to start
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- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,400 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,200–$6,850On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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