Small home · Licensed for 6 · Gardena
Ainsworth Home Care
16919 S. Ainsworth St, Gardena, CA 90247Licensed since 2026
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 2 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 6 residents
Not on file: bedridden 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 SIX (6) AMBULATORY RESIDENTS OF WHICH TWO (2) MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY IN ROOM D. WAIVER GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6). GARAGE TO STAY GARAGE. GRANTED FOR (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 Ainsworth 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.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,250a month to start
Likely $4,300–$6,500
From 10 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$5,250likely a month
Starting monthly rate$5,250likely $4,300–$6,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes within 3 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 $4,300–$6,650
- $5,250
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,050–$9,800
- $7,750
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 homes10 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $6,000
10 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,850–$5,500.
- TLC Guest Home 1Torrance · 1.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Asahi Residential CareTorrance · 1.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa ChristaTorrance · 2.0 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Atkinson Care HomeTorrance · 2.0 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Tiara VillaTorrance · 2.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Morningside TerraceTorrance · 2.0 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Summerland ManorTorrance · 2.1 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Royal Palms VillaTorrance · 2.2 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Active Board + CareTorrance · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Live Well Residential CareCarson · 3.0 mi · Small home$3,800Listed 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 10 small homes within 3 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
16919 S. Ainsworth St, Gardena, CA 90247Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Kindred Hospital South BayHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1 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 #198320715 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
20262 state visits · 2 documents
Aug 26, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 08/26/26 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mario Leon, conducted an announced visit to the facility for purpose of a pre-licensing evaluation. An application was submitted to CCLD on 02/06/2026, for Initial with hospice waiver license for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) to serve six (6) clients, of which five (5) may be non-ambulatory and one (1) may be bedridden. Hospice is approved for six (6) clients in care. Structure: Facility is a single-story house with four (4) client bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, dining room, kitchen, laundry area, living/activity room and a covered outdoor seating area in the back yard. Bedrooms Residents: Bedrooms A and B have one bed, two nightstands, a bedroom closet and a lamp in addition to overhead lighting. Bedrooms C and D have two beds, two nightstands, a bedroom closet and two lamps in addition to overhead lighting. Bathrooms: Bathrooms have a working toilet, wash basin, and walk-in shower with grab bars and anti-slip mats. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Beds have the required linen/supplies which include, pillowcase, mattress pads, fitted sheet, blanket and bedspreads. Adequate supply of linen and hygiene products are stored in a closet in the hallway as you enter Room A. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: The facility has a working landline in the kitchen area. There are two fire extinguishers, both gauges read in green, located in the kitchen and living rooms and have been maintained yearly (dated 03/14/26). Report continues, please see LIC 809-C. Food Service: Dishes, cups and flatware are stored in the kitchen cupboards, inspected, and in good repair. Knives, cutlery and other sharp kitchen utensils are stored in a locked cabinet beneath the kitchen sink. Food supply was adequate; stored in the cabinets and refrigerator and consists of the following: canned goods, fruit, meat, and vegetables. Smoke Detectors & Carbon Monoxide Detector: Operational and interconnected. Appliances: Stove burners, toaster oven, microwave, washer and dryer working. There are two refrigerators in the kitchen; one for food and the other for refrigerated medication. There is one deep-freeze, available only for staff. Toxins: Locked/stored in closets and cupboards. Water Temperature: Tested at 112.6°F (degrees Fahrenheit) in bathroom #1 and 116.7°F in kitchen. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: A first aid kit has been inspected which has at least the following: scissors, antiseptic, bandages, gauze and current first aid manual, which are stored in the cabinet behind the dinner table, available for staff use but inaccessible to clients. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: The facility has board games, books, magazines, and puzzles for the residents' use and align with the plan of operation. Pool/Jacuzzi & Pets: None. Fire clearance: Fire Clearance with the following special conditions: rooms A and B are each able to host one (1) ambulatory resident, Room C is able to host two (2) ambulatory residents and Room D is able to host two non-ambulatory residents. Fire clearance was approved on 05/28/26. Report continues, please see LIC809-C. Component III: Conducted at the Pre-Licensing visit, information provided about how to operate the facility within substantial compliance. There have been zero (0) deficiencies cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report has been furnished to the applicant. Accordingly, LPA will submit a copy of this facility evaluation report to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) for review. If the applicant has questions regarding the status of the application, they have been instructed to communicate with the CAB Analyst assigned to their application.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 26, 2026
Jun 29, 2026Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): COMP II Participants: LINAYAO, KADIGULA/ADMINISTRATOR/APPLICANT Interview Method: Telephone interview On 6/29/26, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant 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/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, Jun 29, 2026
License holder
Joy Care Home LLC, licensed since 2026.
Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
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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 Ainsworth Home Care
Is Ainsworth Home Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Ainsworth Home Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Ainsworth Home Care 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 Ainsworth Home Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Ainsworth Home Care cost?
$5,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,300–$6,500. 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 10 small homes within 3 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 Ainsworth 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 Joy Care Home LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Joy Care Home LLC — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kindred Hospital South Bay is 1 mile away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth Home Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “AINSWORTH HOME CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of August 30, 2026.
- License #198320715. 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 Joy Care Home LLC, 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 August 26, 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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Starting rate
$5,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · 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
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Estimated starting rate
$2,900 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $2,250–$3,700On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
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Starting rate
$5,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,200 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400On the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,450 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,450–$6,700On 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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Estimated starting rate
$5,250 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450On the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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