Small home · Licensed for 6 · Menifee
Alvin's Care
32454 Bullard St, Menifee, CA 92584Licensed since 2025
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: 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
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 4 residents
- Bedriddenup to 4 residents
Not on file: wheelchair 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 FOUR(4) BEDRIDDEN RESIDENTS IN BEDROOMS 1,2,&3. GARAGE NOT TO BE USED AS AN EXIT. PATHWAY FROM EXIT #2 TO SIDE YARD GATE MUST REMAIN CLEAR AND GATE REMAIN UNLOCKED. WAIVER/GR ANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR FOUR(4).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
Care services
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on alvinsrcfe.com · seen October 5, 2026.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on alvinsrcfe.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Fire sprinklers
Reported on alvinsrcfe.com · seen October 5, 2026.
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — 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 Alvin's 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
$4,900a month to start
Likely $4,000–$6,050
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$4,900likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,900likely $4,000–$6,050
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 $4,000–$6,200
- $4,900
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,700–$9,400
- $7,400
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 $3,000 to $5,600
10 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,900–$5,550.
- We R EvergreenMenifee · 1.2 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Agate ManorMenifee · 1.7 mi · Small home$5,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Fairhill Elder CareMenifee · 1.8 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Murrieta Manor: Senior LivingMurrieta · 2.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Penda Homes Assisted Living 2Menifee · 2.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on its own website · and the same small-home ratio as westridge. 6 residents fireplace covered patio · seen October 27, 2026
- Angel's Haven Care Assisted LivingMurrieta · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on its own website · seen October 27, 2026
- Sarah's Best LifeMurrieta · 2.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Care IntegrationMenifee · 2.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Senior Haven of MurrietaMurrieta · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aloha Home CareMurrieta · 2.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed 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
Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.
Rooms & the spaces they will use (6)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Shared / companion rooms
Private rooms
Reported on alvinsrcfe.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Outdoor spaceBackyard
Reported on alvinsrcfe.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on alvinsrcfe.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Common areasDining area
Reported on alvinsrcfe.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Room typesPrivate bedrooms · Shared bedrooms
Reported on alvinsrcfe.com · seen October 5, 2026.
AmenitiesSmart home technology
Reported on alvinsrcfe.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (2)Activity types offered · Trips outside the home
Activity types offeredEnjoying a baseball game · Taking in fresh air and sunshine
Reported on alvinsrcfe.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on alvinsrcfe.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (2)Tour scheduling link · Contact form
- Open on the website
Tour scheduling link
Reported on alvinsrcfe.com · source dated June 22, 2025.
- Open on the website
Contact form
Reported on alvinsrcfe.com · source dated December 22, 2025.
About the home (1)Brand or trade name
Brand or trade nameAlvin's Care
Reported on alvinsrcfe.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Where it is
32454 Bullard St, Menifee, CA 92584Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Loma Linda University Medical Center - MurrietaHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.6 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 #331881712 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
20261 state visit · 2 documents
Jun 17, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Imaculada Vasquez arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Caregiver, Rose Tabula and granted entry. Administrator, John Allen Bulaoro arrived 15 minutes later. LPA began inspection with introduction and visit purpose. There are currently three (3) residents living at the facility. The single story facility consists of four (4) bedrooms and two (2) baths. Resident record review began- Three (3) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for admission agreement, medical assessment and TB test results, consent forms, identification and emergency information, appraisal needs and service plans, centrally stored medication/destruction records, and personal rights notification. This facility meets documentation requirements. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements- LPA toured the facility inside and outside. The home is maintained at a comfortable temperature for the clients. Lighting is sufficient for safety and comfort. Water temperature measured 106.8 degrees F. Laundry chemicals, cleaning chemicals, and sharped objects are observed in a locked cabinet. Medications are locked in a cabinet. LPA verified there is a telephone working at this location (951)223-3018. Food Service- Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables food on hand. Food prep areas are clean and organized. (Continued on next page) (Continued from Page 1) LPA began review of employee records- Three (3) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee records for first aid, fingerprint clearance, personnel/job application, health screening, criminal record statement, employee rights, training verification, and current administrator certifications. CPR and First Aid requirements have been met. The facility employs enough staff to maintain cleanliness and meet the needs of the clients in care. Administrator certifications present and current, expires on 12/02/2027. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. The facility has not exceeded its capacity limitation and the structure remains unchanged according to the approved floor plan. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. One (1) Fire extinguisher is tested or replaced annually and was last done so on 04/29/2026. The facility is conducting quarterly emergency disaster drills. The last disaster drill was conducted on 04/21/2026. Based on the information received during this visit today, there are zero (0) deficiencies being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Imaculada Vasquez conducted an unannounced case management visit in order to increase the capacity per licensee request. LPA met with Administrator, John Bulaoro. Licensee request for capacity increase approval of building from four(4) to six(6). Fire Clearance is approved for six (6) bedridden clients approved by the Riverside Fire Department on 05/13/2026. Facility sketch on file with designation of capacity for each room; licensee is advised that the noted designated capacity for each room is to remain in compliance as described on the facility sketch and each room capacity attachments. All rooms are designated for bedridden residents. Resident bedrooms observed to be in sufficient compliance to capacity increase. LPA observed the Administrator has installed sprinkler system and appropriate fire alarms. Bedroom #4 has a required door leading to the exterior of the facility. The physical plant is ready for increase in capacity. There are currently three(3) residents in care as of today. . An exit interview was conducted and this report was reviewed and provided to Administrator, John Bulaoro.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 17, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
May 13, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On May 13, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Venus Mixson arrived for a scheduled visit for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing visit. LPA Mixson met with Christine Bulaoro, Administrator, introduced herself, and stated the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the location along with the Administrator and made observations following is a summary. Physical Plant: The location is a single-story facility located at 32454 Bullard Street Menifee CA 92584, and has four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a living room, dining room, and a kitchen. A backyard and front yard with two car drive-way. The Riverside County Fire Department City of Menifee approved this facility for zero (0) non-Ambulatory, zero-Ambulatory, and four (4) bedridden residents, on April 28, 2025. The home has a first aid kit and manual, the Administrator has received First Aid and CPR training, and the Administrator’s certificate is current, and posted. With an expiration date of 11/18/2025. Medications: LPA Mixson observed where medications are to be stored, locked, and inaccessible to the residents. The home is equipped with lights in the passages and stocked with emergency night lights throughout the home. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed and are operable. LPA Mixson observed one brand new fire extinguisher, charged and in the green, and obtained on 04/10/2025. The cleaning supplies were locked and inaccessible, along with the sharp objects and the Administrator informed LPA there are no firearms on the premises. Bedrooms: four (4) bedrooms were observed and are large enough to allow for easy passage. The required items of furniture were observed currently at the time of this inspection. Chair, nightstand, and sufficient lighting. Kitchen/Food: Knives were locked in a kitchen drawer, plenty of pots, pans, and other kitchen accessories. Facility has the required seven-day supply of non-perishable food items. LPA Mixson observed hygiene supplies for residents. There were no pesticides, poisons, or other toxic substances stored in any food storage or preparation area currently at the time of this inspection. (87555). Records: There is confidential storage space for personnel records at the time of this visit. (87412). Bathrooms: Two bathrooms floors were clean and sanitary and free of odors. Other appliances were operable, water temperature tested within regulations and was logged. There was at least one toilet and sink for each six persons to include residents, family, and personnel. (87307), and at least one bathtub/shower for each ten persons which includes residents, family and/or live-in personnel. (87307). Administration: LPA Mixson observed emergency exiting plans and telephone numbers posted, Personal Rights, Complaint Poster, and other required documents were posted currently at the time of this visit, along with the current Administrators certification, which has an expiration date of 11/18/2025. The facility theft and loss program policy are posted (87218). Activities: There are activity supplies and equipment, including access to a variety of reading materials in the language of choice. There is an outdoor activity area equipped for outdoor use. (87219). Miscellaneous: There is a first aid kit, including sterile dressings, bandages, thermometer, and other items as required by regulations. (87465). There are laundry supplies and equipment and there is space for clean linen storage and a separate space for soiled linen. (87307). LPA Mixson observed emergency lighting supplies to include flashlights, and extra batteries. (87303). Dementia Care: There were no bodies of water on the premises currently at the time of this visit, and there are auditory devices in place to monitor exits and completely enclosed outdoor activity space with self-closing latches and gates. (87705). Inside/Outside: All doors, and passageways are clear of obstruction. There were no bodies of water on the premises, and the fireplace was covered with a screen. There was enough clean linen and hygiene items, and there was appropriate lighting in each room. LPA Mixson observed central heating and air conditioning systems, and they are operable currently. The Administrator dialed the land line phone number (951) 223-3018, and it was operable. Outside/Yards: Had shade and covering for shaded visits, and activities. There were no obstructions observed. The Licensee stated there were no firearms, and/or ammunition on the premises. CAB 8.0 Pre-licensing / COMP III requested and anticipation to scheduled. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Christine Bullaoro, Administrator,the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 13, 2025
License holder
Jc Residential Care LLC, licensed since 2025.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 3
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2025, 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 Alvin's Care
Is Alvin's Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Alvin's Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Alvin's Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Alvin's Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does Alvin's Care cost?
$4,900 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,000–$6,050. 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 11 other homes of a similar licensed size in Menifee that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,125 to $4,500 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 11 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 Alvin's 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 Jc Residential Care LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta is 3.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Alvin's Care keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Alvin's Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ALVIN'S CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #331881712. 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 Jc Residential Care LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 17, 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
$4,800 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
- Map
Starting rate
$5,600 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
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,900 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,050On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$3,000 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
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,650 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,800–$5,750On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,650 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,800–$5,750On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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