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Rnvalor Assisted LivingLicense #198603948 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareRnvalor Assisted LivingLicense #198603948 · 172 Poplar Lane, Pasadena, CA · (626) 590-4792Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$6,950/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $5,700–$8,600 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Pasadena

Rnvalor Assisted Living

172 Poplar Lane, Pasadena, CA 91103 · Licensed since 2026

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Rnvalor Assisted Living

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$6,950 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $5,700–$8,600 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 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. SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS OF WHOM ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #4 ONLY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR THREE (3).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

  • Assisted living

    Reported on rnvalorassistedliving.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 Rnvalor Assisted Living: 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

$6,950a month to start

Likely $5,700–$8,600

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$6,950likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$6,950likely $5,700–$8,600

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar 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 $5,700–$8,750
$6,950
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,650–$11,800
$9,450
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $4,500 to $8,250

$4,500$8,600

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

9 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $5,000–$8,200.

  • El Molino Rose VillaPasadena · 1.0 mi · Small home
    $8,250Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Rose Valley Altadena IIAltadena · 1.5 mi · Small home
    $8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Pasadena MansionPasadena · 2.1 mi · Small home
    $8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • The CottagePasadena · 2.1 mi · Small home
    $7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Grant Serenity Homes of PasadenaPasadena · 2.3 mi · Small home
    $8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Varda HomePasadena · 2.4 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Moon Light Boarding CarePasadena · 2.4 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Montevista GardenPasadena · 2.4 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • North Lake VillasAltadena · 2.6 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,500Listed on AssistedLiving.com · 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 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.

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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 (2)Meals provided · Dining atmosphere
  • Meals provided

    Reported on rnvalorassistedliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Dining atmosphereMeals are personalized to suit each resident's needs and preferences.

    Reported on rnvalorassistedliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (1)Activities tailored to the individual
  • Activities tailored to the individual

    Reported on rnvalorassistedliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

About the home (1)Brand or trade name
  • Brand or trade nameRNValor Assisted Living

    Reported on rnvalorassistedliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Where it is

172 Poplar Lane, Pasadena, CA 91103Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Huntington HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2 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

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CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #198603948 · See the state’s own record ↗

The full record — 1 document

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jan 21, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daniel Konishi made an announced visit and met with the Applicants Leshter Belo and Chona Belo to conduct an announced Pre-Licensing evaluation. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following: An application was submitted to Community Care Licensing Department (CCLD) for an initial application of a Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) to serve adults ages 60 and over. Approved for five (5) non-ambulatory residents of which one (1) may be bedridden. Structure: Facility is a single-story home located in a residential area consisting of five (5) bedrooms, two (2) bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, garage, one (1) staff bedroom, and a backyard with seating and shade. Front entry and all exits have a wheelchair ramp. Operational Requirements: The facility did not have proof of liability insurance during today's visit and that they were instructed to obtain the liability insurance prior to accepting the first resident and will submit proof of that insurance to the department once it is obtained. Bedroom Clients: Bedrooms are equipped with a bed, nightstand, chair, lamp, dresser, trash bins, and overhead lighting. Bathrooms: two (2) full bath equipped with working toilet, wash basins, shower. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: All beds had the required linen/supplies which include, pillowcase, mattress pads, fitted sheet, blanket and bedspreads. Adequate supply of linens is stored in linen closets. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan: Emergency numbers and Exit plans are posted and readily available for review. Three (3) fully charged fire extinguishers was observed. Facility has a land line telephone. Food Service: Dishes, cups, and flatware are stored in the kitchen cupboards, inspected and in good repair. Knives, cutlery, and other sharp kitchen utensils were observed locked and inaccessible. Adequate food supply is stored in the kitchen. Food Service {Cont.]: Emergency water supply was observed. Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Detectors: Where observed and tested. Appliances: Refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer are in good condition. The residence is equipped with central heating and air conditioning. Toxins: Cleaning supplies, and toxins are locked only accessible to staff. Water Temperature: Hot water was tested in all bathrooms, and kitchen sink. Water temperature was within normal limits 105 degrees Fahrenheit and not more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Medication, First-Aid Kit & Book: Designated centrally stored medications cabinet, and the first-aid kit has been inspected which has at least the following: tweezers, scissors, antiseptic, bandages, gauze, thermometer; including a current First Aid manual. Resident & Staff Files: Designated area for files will be in a locked closet. Pools/Jacuzzi/Body of Water: No bodies of water were observed. Fire Clearance: Fire clearance was approved on 10/08/2025 for five (5) non-ambulatory residents of which one (1) may be bedridden. Component III: Component III was reviewed during inspection. Pre-Licensing is complete, and this facility has no deficiencies. Exit interview was conducted with the Applicant, Leshter Belo and Chona Belo and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 21, 2026

License holder

Rnvalor Assisted Living LLC, licensed since 2026.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
1
Total complaints
0
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 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 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 Rnvalor Assisted Living

Is Rnvalor Assisted Living licensed?

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

How many residents is Rnvalor Assisted Living licensed for?

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

Has Rnvalor Assisted Living been cited?

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

Is Rnvalor Assisted Living still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.

What does Rnvalor Assisted Living cost?

$6,950 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $5,700–$8,600. 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 9 small homes and similar 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 12 other homes of a similar licensed size in Pasadena that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $6,000 to $8,000 a month, and the middle figure is $7,750 (n = 12 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 Rnvalor Assisted 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 Rnvalor Assisted Living LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Huntington Hospital is 2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Rnvalor Assisted 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.

Rnvalor Assisted Living license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “RNVALOR ASSISTED LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
  • License #198603948. 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 Rnvalor Assisted Living LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 1 state inspection visit 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 1 state visit 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 January 21, 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) ↗

See the state’s own record

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    Starting rate

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    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

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    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

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    Estimated starting rate

    $4,100 a month to start

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    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

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    Elderhart

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    Estimated starting rate

    $6,850 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $5,650–$8,450

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

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    Estimated starting rate

    $5,650 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,450–$7,400

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

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    Large community · licensed for 60

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,150 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,250–$5,300

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Estimated starting rate

    $5,350 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,400–$6,600
    • Assisted living: Licensed by California as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly — the assisted-living license category.

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