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Primecare DowneyLicense #198603719 · Covelight Care
Covelight CarePrimecare DowneyLicense #198603719 · 9223 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA · (562) 286-3516Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$5,000/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,200 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Downey

Primecare Downey

9223 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90240 · Licensed since 2024

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Primecare Downey

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,000 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,200 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 2 residents

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 FIRE CLEARANCE FOR SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH, TWO(2) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN CLEARED IN BEDROOM #3. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE 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 Primecare Downey: 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

$5,000a month to start

Likely $4,100–$6,200

From 24 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$5,000likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,000likely $4,100–$6,200

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small 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 $4,100–$6,350
$5,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,800–$9,550
$7,500
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 homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $4,000 to $8,500

$4,000$8,500

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

24 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$6,500.

  • European Christian HomeBellflower · 3.6 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Anl Facility HomeNorwalk · 4.9 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Cerritos Villa 1Cerritos · 5.8 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Grandridge Residential CareMonterey Park · 5.9 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Allen's Palm Cove CerritosCerritos · 6.7 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Chalet Terrace Senior LivingMonterey Park · 6.8 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Faithful Home of CerritosCerritos · 7.1 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Cerritos Assisted LivingCerritos · 7.2 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Monaco Crest Guest HomeHacienda Heights · 7.5 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Cerritos Residence CareCerritos · 7.7 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Turning Point Quality CareLa Mirada · 7.7 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Kingdom WorksLa Mirada · 7.7 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Grace Blossom CareLakewood · 7.8 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Alondra Guest ManorLa Mirada · 7.8 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Floresma Guest HomeLong Beach · 8.0 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Home Sweet HomeHacienda Heights · 8.3 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Helping Hands With CareCompton · 8.5 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Douglas Residential CareLong Beach · 8.6 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Pepperwood VillaLong Beach · 8.6 mi · Small home
    $8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Rose Garden Villa IILong Beach · 8.7 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Prime Villa CloudLong Beach · 8.9 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Everlasting Home CareLong Beach · 8.9 mi · Small home
    $4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Mom & Dad's House-CottageLong Beach · 9.1 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bella Manor IILong Beach · 9.5 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed 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 24 small 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.

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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.

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Where it is

9223 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90240Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1PIH Health Downey HospitalHospital · 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).

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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 #198603719 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 5 of 5 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents

Apr 30, 2026Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Annual ContinuationReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted an annual continuation visit. Upon arriving at the facility, LPA met with caregiver Maria Campos and explained reason for visit. Administrator Hiransha Keerthisinghe and Assistant Administrator KM Dhammike Keerthisinghe arrived shortly after. On 04/27/26 LPA conducted an initial visit. During today's visit LPA Gutierrez reviewed the following CARE inspection tool domains: Staffing, Personnel Records/Staff Training, resident rights, resident records, health related services, and incidental medical services. Four (4) staff files were reviewed and included criminal clearance record, and health screening with TB. The required 20 hours of annual training was not completed. Five (5) of the six (6) resident files reviewed included physician reports and appraisal needs and service plan. R5 did not have updated physicians report LIC 602. Two (2) residents R4 and R5 were missing statements for shared room with a hospice resident. The medications are centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in living room. LPA reviewed medications for residents, and they are being administered as prescribed by the physician. Deficiencies have been noted on LIC 809D under Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, LIC 809D and appeal rights were provided to Hiransha Keerthisinghe.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 30, 2026
Apr 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted an unannounced required annual visit. LPA met with Maria Campos, Caregiver and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator Hiransha Keerthisinghe and Assistant Administrator KM Dhammike Keerthisinghe arrived shortly after. The facility is licensed to serve six (6) non-ambulatory of which two (2) may be bed-ridden. Waiver granted for Hospice Care for six (6). Currently there are three (3) residents on hospice care and one (1) bed-ridden resident in room number 3. The facility is operating within the scope of its license. Facility is in a residential area of Downey. A tour of the single-story facility included: 4 resident bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom, 2 resident bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, office area, front yard, backyard, and de-attached garage. LPA toured the facility and observed the following: Each resident bedroom has the required furniture and bedding. The Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were observed throughout the facility and are properly operating. The facility has one (1) fully charged fire extinguishers which is kept in living room. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances were observed to be inaccessible. LPA observed two knives and a pair of scissors in kitchen drying rack accessible to residents in care. Freezers are maintained at a temperature of 0-degree F and the refrigerators at a maximum of 40 degrees F. Facility had a sufficient supply of 2 days perishable & 7 days non-perishable foods. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms were measured between the required range of 105-120 degrees F. The resident bathrooms have the required grabs bars and non-skid mats. The facility does not have a swimming pool or bodies of water on the premises There is a shaded seating area for the residents in backyard. LPA observed a large hole on ramp leading to backyard. LPA reviewed Infection Control Plan and Emergency Disaster Plan. Last emergency drill was conducted on 02/02/2026. ***Due to time constraints, LPA was not able to complete the annual inspection for this facility. LPA will do a continuation of this inspection. ***Deficiencies have been noted on LIC 809D under Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, LIC 809D and appeal rights were provided to Hiransha Keerthisinghe.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 27, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Apr 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Mayra Cota and Blanca Gonzalez, conducted an unannounced required annual visit. LPAs met with Marianela Campos, Caregiver and explained the reason for the visit and she assisted LPAs with the tour of the facility. Km Dhammike Keerthisnghe, Administrator, arrived shortly after. The facility is licensed to serve six (6) non-ambulatory of which two (2) may be bed-ridden. Waiver granted for Hospice Care for six (6). The facility is operating within the scope of its license. Facility is in a residential area of Downey. During the visit, LPAs toured the facility's indoor and outdoor environment, reviewed three (3) resident and (3) staff files, and conducted medication review. The facility is a single-story house which consists of a receiving area, office area, living room/dining area, kitchen/laundry closet, two (2) private resident bedrooms, two (2) shared resident bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, three (3) bathrooms, front and backyard and detached garage. During today’s visit, LPAs observed the following: Inside the home: Living room and dining area were observed clean and furniture is in good repair. Resident bedrooms have the required furniture such as dressers, lamps, and chairs. Bedrooms also have sufficient closet space. Resident beds have the required linen and mattress pads. Bed rails have the required physician orders in place. Rooms housing oxygen tanks have the required signs posted on the doors. Resident oxygen tanks have the proper stands and extra tanks are stored properly. ***Continue on LIC 809-C Sharps/knives, cleaning supplies and toxins were observed locked under kitchen sink and are inaccessible to residents. Sufficient supply of 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishable food was observed. Food in the refrigerator and the cabinets was observed labeled and kept within expiration limits. Menus and Dietary Guidelines are posted in the kitchen. Kitchen appliances are clean and were operating at the time of visit. Three (3) full bathrooms were inspected and were observed clean. Showers have handrails and anti-slip mats. The water temperature was tested in all three (3) bathrooms and measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees F. Laundry closet was inspected and laundry appliances (washer and dryer) were observed to be working properly. Detergents are kept locked and inaccessible to clients. Sufficient personal hygiene products observed in storage cabinets throughout the facility. Outdoor environment: The front and backyard are well maintained and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Backyard has a patio area with outdoor furniture and shade. Patio furniture is in good repair and there is enough seating for clients in care. Garage is kept clean and free of clutter. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Intervention: Facility is equipped with back up generator which is located in the garage and a solar panel with a back up battery located in the backyard. Drills are conduced quarterly. Last fire/safety drill was conducted on 2/1/25. First Aid kit was reviewed and contained required tools and manual. Facility has one (1) fire extinguisher which was observed charged and operable. Emergency Disaster plan and Infection Control Plan reviewed and observed to be up to date. Facility is equipped with a fire sprinkler system and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors observed throughout the facility, were tested and working properly. ***Continues on LIC 809-C Medication Review: Medication is centrally stored and locked in medication cabinet. Client medication was reviewed and observed to be dispensed per physician's orders and documented accordingly on MAR. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, no deficiencies are cited today. Exit interview conducted with Km Dhammike Keerthisinghe, Administrator, and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 18, 2025

20242 state visits · 2 documents

Mar 29, 2024Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mora conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit using the CARE Tool. LPA met with Hiransha S Keerthisinghe (Licensee) and explained the reason for the visit. A change of ownership application was submitted to Community Care Licensing Department (CCLD) for a Residential Care For Elderly facility to serve six (6) non-ambulatory residents, of which two (2) may be bedridden in the age range of 60 and over. Facility is approved for 6 hospice waivers. A tour of the single-story facility included: 4 resident bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom, 3 resident bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, office area, front yard, backyard, and de-attached garage. LPA and Hiransha Keerthisinghe toured the facility and the following was observed: sufficient supply of 2 days perishable & 7 days non-perishable foods was observed in the kitchen. Auditory devices were seen on all exit doors which are required for dementia residents and were operating at the time of the visit. The water temperature was tested and measured at 110.2 degrees F which is within the required 105 - 120 degrees F. The bathrooms are clean and have the required grab bars in the shower and near the toilet for non-ambulatory residents. The shower has non-skid material. Resident bedrooms have the required furniture such as bed frames, dressers, lamps and chairs. Bedrooms also have enough closet space. Resident beds have the required linen and the linen is in good condition. There is extra clean linen and towels in each bedroom. Smoke detectors were observed in each room and throughout the facility and are properly operating. A carbon monoxide was observed in the kitchen and it is properly operating. A fire extinguisher was observed in the hallway which is fully charged. Kitchen appliances are clean and were operating at the time of the visit. Sharps are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. Chemicals and cleaning supplies are kept locked under the kitchen sink. First Aid kit was fully stocked with current manual and it is kept locked in the medication cabinet. The front and backyard are well maintained. There is a shaded seating area for the residents located in the backyard. There are no bodies of water at the facility. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. Residents medication are centrally stored in a locked living room cabinet. Residents and staff files are centrally stored in a office area cabinet. LPA reviewed medication for 6 of the residents and observed that medications are documented properly and given as prescribed. LPA reviewed files for all 6 residents and 5 staff. No deficiencies were found with the files. LPA observed administrator certificate for Hiransha Keerthisinghe with an expiration date of 05/12/2024. (Continued to LIC 809-C) No outstanding or pending items were observed by the LPA requiring additional pre-licensing visits. LPA will notify the assigned Centralized Applications Bureau (CAB) Analyst of the completed pre-licensing facility evaluation visit conducted, which included the Component III Orientation. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the licensee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 29, 2024
Mar 7, 2024Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 6 COMP II Participants: Hiransha Keerthisinghe (Licensee & Administrator) Interview Method: Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams On March 07, 2024, 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, Mar 7, 2024

License holder

Primecare Facility Home, Inc., licensed since 2024.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2024, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
5
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 2024, 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 homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“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.

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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 Primecare Downey

Is Primecare Downey licensed?

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

How many residents is Primecare Downey licensed for?

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

Has Primecare Downey been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Primecare Downey still open?

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

What does Primecare Downey cost?

$5,000 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,100–$6,200. 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 24 small 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.

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Does Primecare Downey 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 Primecare Facility Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Primecare Facility Home Inc. — at least 2 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

PIH Health Downey Hospital 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 Primecare Downey 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.

Primecare Downey license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “PRIMECARE DOWNEY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #198603719. 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 Primecare Facility Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is April 30, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type 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

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

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    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    • Wheelchair: on the state record
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    Loving Hands Assisted Care

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    Estimated starting rate

    $5,050 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250

    On 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

    $4,450 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,650–$5,500

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
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    Casa Del Corazon Alegre

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,850 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,000

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    The Palazzo of Downey

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,800 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,900

    On the state record

    • Hospice: on the state record

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