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Joystar Assisted LivingLicense #365530273 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareJoystar Assisted LivingLicense #365530273 · 7449 Center Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA · (909) 579-9681Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
Home/California/San Bernardino County/Rancho Cucamonga/Joystar Assisted Living
Map · 7449 Center Ave

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Estimated starting rate$4,750/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,850 · See costs

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  • (909) 579-9681

    From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

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Rancho Cucamonga · Licensed for 5

(909) 579-9681

From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

From the home’s website, joystarcare.com:

(840) 239-5113 · main line · seen October 5, 2026

joystarcarehome@gmail.com · general email · seen October 5, 2026

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Small home · Licensed for 5 · Rancho Cucamonga

Joystar Assisted Living

7449 Center Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 · Licensed since 2024

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  • State record

Joystar Assisted Living

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,750 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,850 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Languages spoken: English and ChineseReported on Caring.com · September 9, 2026
  • Licensed for 5: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 5 residents
  • Dementia
  • Hospiceup to 2 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
APPROVED FOR; AGES 60+; 5 TOTAL BED CAPACITY (5 NON-AMB). WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 2

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.

  • Assisted living

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

  • Help with bathing or showering

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

  • Assistance with transfers

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

  • Works with residents’ own health care providers

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

  • Diabetic / carbohydrate-controlled diet

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Incontinence care

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

  • Renal diet

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Low-sodium or cardiac diet available

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Works with hospice

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

  • Help with dressing and grooming

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

  • Staff walk with residents / ambulation support

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

  • Toileting assistance

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

  • Activities of daily living the home lists help withMobility · Transfers · Toileting · Incontinence care · Mobility and transfers (walking, moving from bed to chair) · Toileting and incontinence care · and 2 more

    Mobility · Transfers · Toileting · Incontinence care · Mobility and transfers (walking, moving from bed to chair) · Toileting and incontinence care · Dressing and grooming · Bathing and showering — reported on joystarcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Staff background checksEvery licensed home in California must do this.

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

  • 24-hour supervision claimed

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

  • Hiring checksCaregivers are carefully screened (all caregivers) · Caregivers are background checked (all caregivers)

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

As needs change

  • Someone awake overnight

    Awake staff overnight — reported yes

    joystarcare.com · October 5, 2026

  • Medicines

    Level of medication service: assistance with self administration

    joystarcare.com · October 5, 2026

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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 Joystar Assisted Living: two-person transfers or a lift. When we check availability, we ask about it too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,750a month to start

Likely $3,900–$5,850

From 10 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Costs & moving in

  • How care costs are added to the rentAll inclusive

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Payment methodsCredit card · Check

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,750likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,750likely $3,900–$5,850

    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.

  • Help with daily careIncludedper the home

    The home lists its rent as all-inclusive on Caring.com, seen September 9, 2026. Ask which care needs would change the monthly rate.

  • 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 $3,900–$5,850
$4,750
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,600–$9,150
$7,250
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 homes10 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,800 to $5,500

$3,800$5,850

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

10 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,150–$5,500.

  • Early Bird Care Home 3Rancho Cucamonga · 0.7 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • The Hills of HamiltonRancho Cucamonga · 0.9 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • The Royal Paradise Senior LivingRancho Cucamonga · 1.1 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Genesis Manor VIAlta Loma · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $4,750Listed on its own website · shared room · seen October 27, 2026
  • Summer Dreams Assisted LivingRancho Cucamonga · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Agate Home CareRancho Cucamonga · 1.7 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Genesis ManorAlta Loma · 2.3 mi · Small home
    $4,750Listed on its own website · shared room · seen October 27, 2026
  • Mountain Crest Senior Home CareRancho Cucamonga · 2.6 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Villa LivingRancho Cucamonga · 2.8 mi · Small home
    $5,400Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Divine Manor CareRancho Cucamonga · 3.0 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed 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 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.

Ask for the price

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 (7)Room types · Building type · Wifi in resident rooms
  • Room typesPrivate Rooms; Shared Rooms

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Building typeSingle family home

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

  • Wifi in resident rooms

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Outdoor spaceLarge back yard · Garden · Back yard

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

  • LaundryDone by staff

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Visitor parking

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Housekeeping

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

Meals, preferences & familiar food (6)Meals provided per day · Special diets supported · Snacks available
  • Meals provided per day3

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

  • Special diets supportedDiverse dietary needs and preferences

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

  • Snacks available

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

  • Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meals provided

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

  • Kosher foodKosher style

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (3)Activity types offered · Activities tailored to the individual · Trips outside the home
  • Activity types offeredGroup games · Arts and crafts · Outings · Puzzles · Games

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

  • Activities tailored to the individual

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

  • Trips outside the home

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

Faith, culture & language (1)Languages spoken by caregivers
  • Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish · Chinese

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence (2)Residents may bring a pet · Visiting hours
  • Residents may bring a petReported no

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Visiting hoursOpen anytime

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

Visiting & staying involved (3)Contact form · Setting · URL of the photo gallery page
  • Contact form

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

    Open on the website ↗
  • SettingResidential neighborhood

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

  • URL of the photo gallery page

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

    Open on the website ↗
About the home (1)Brand or trade name
  • Brand or trade nameJOYSTAR ASSISTED LIVING

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

Where it is

7449 Center Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

Opening the neighborhood map…

  1. 1Kindred Hospital RanchoHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.4 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 #365530273 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document

Nov 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Javier Prieto made an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required comprehensive annual inspection LPA met with Jiaqi Li, Administrator, and was granted entry to the facility. At the time of the visit there was three (3) staff present, and two (2) resident present. The facility is a four (4) bedroom, two (2), bathroom home, with a kitchen/dining area, living room, and attached garage. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE) Licensed capacity is (5) current census (2). LPA was accompanied by Facility Administrator, to conduct a general overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following: Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL). There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected resident bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, nightstands, storage space, and sufficient lighting; bathrooms were clean, and appliances were operating appropriately. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. LPA measured and observed the water temperatures in the bathrooms to be at 113.1 degrees F The facility is equipped with operating smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Posters such as personal rights, the CCL complaint poster, and the disaster plan were posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept inaccessible to residents in care. There was a designated storage space for resident/staff files. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions for residents in care. Food Service: Non-perishable and perishable food supply is sufficient for number of residents in care. Care & Supervision: Facility has sufficient care staff for coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All staff members working in the facility have criminal record clearance through the department. Record Review: LPA reviewed two (2) resident file for admission agreement, updated physician report, and needs and services plans. LPA also reviewed one (1) staff files for First Aid/CPR certification, criminal record clearance, training, and health screenings. Medications were audited at random and appeared to be dispensed appropriately by staff members. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report (LIC809) was discussed and provided to Jiaqi Li, Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 20, 2025

20242 state visits · 2 documents

Oct 24, 2024Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 10/24/2024 at 1:35 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Eldin Serrano conducted an announced visit to the facility for purpose of Prelicensing evaluation. LPA met with Applicant Jiaqi Li. An initial application to operate a Residential Care for the Elderly facility (RCFE) was submitted to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) on 06/22/2024 for a total capacity of five (5) of which five (5) can be nonambulatory. Fire clearance was granted on 09/25/2024 for five (5) non-ambulatory residents. LPA Serrano observed the following: Structure: Facility was a one (1) story house with four (4) resident bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, dining area/kitchen and laundry. There was an attached two (2) car garage in the left side of the house. Heating/Cooling System: Central heating and air conditioning system installed with one (1) central panel located in the hallway to control entire house. Bedrooms: Each resident bedrooms accommodate any nonambulatory residents. All resident bedrooms were adequately furnished with bed, chair, closet, appropriate linens, adequate lighting, nightstands, a lamp and an operable smoke/carbon monoxide alarm. Bathrooms: The two (2) resident/staff bathrooms have a working toilet, wash basin, grab bars, non-slip mat and shower with an adequate supply of toilet paper and soap. LPA Serrano tested the water temperatures in the residents' bathrooms. ***CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C*** ***CONTINUED FROM LIC 809*** LPA Serrano verified water temperature was measured at 113.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen/Laundry: An adequate supply of dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, and pans were observed. Knives/sharp instruments were secured in a locked closet by the kitchen. There was adequate room for food storage. LPA Serrano observed the stove to be operational. Refrigerator/freezer were in working condition. There is sufficient storage for perishable food. There was adequate seating for meals for all clients. Laundry room with washer and dryer was in the laundry room. Laundry detergents and cleaning supplies were observed in a locked cabinet. Garage door is locked away from residents. Living Room: There was a living/family room with adequate seating for all clients and a working TV. Linens and Hygiene Supplies: An adequate supply of linens was stored in a cabinet in the hallway of the residence. Yards/Outside: Patio furniture for outdoor seating observed. Self-latching handle gate on left side of the house that leads into the backyard. All outdoor pathways were free of obstructions. Emergency Phone Numbers, and Exit Plan: Facility sketch was observed posted near the main entrance. There was Let-Us-No poster. Dementia Care Plan: LPA Serrano observed and reviewed the Dementia Care Plan during the visit. General items: One (1) fire extinguisher was charged and located in the kitchen. Five (5) combined smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were observed to be in working order. Resident records and staff records will be stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. First Aid kit with required components, First Aid Book and locked area for medication storage was observed. LPA observed a facility phone and was operational as ***CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C*** ***CONTINUED FROM LIC 809*** evidenced by LPAs dialing the number. The phone number designated for the facility is (909) 870-6352. There is enough Emergency water supply and the required 72-hour emergency food supply for residents and staffs available at the facility. Component III was completed on this day as well. Additionally, LPA Serrano observed facility having Visitor Sign In/Sign Out Sheet and Client Sign In/Sign Out Sheet, upon entering facility. The facility was evaluated in accordance with the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22, Division 6, Chapters 1 and 6 to ensure the health and safety of clients in care. Facility appears to be ready for licensure. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, LIC809 was discussed and provided to Applicant Jiaqi Li.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 24, 2024
Oct 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 5 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: Jiaqi Li, administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On 10-3-2024, 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, Oct 3, 2024

License holder

Joystar Assisted Living LLC, licensed since 2024.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2024, 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 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 Joystar Assisted Living

Is Joystar Assisted Living licensed?

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

How many residents is Joystar Assisted Living licensed for?

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

Has Joystar Assisted Living been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.

Is Joystar Assisted Living still open?

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

What does Joystar Assisted Living cost?

$4,750 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,900–$5,850. 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 9 other homes of a similar licensed size in Rancho Cucamonga that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,375 to $5,425 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 9 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Joystar 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 Joystar Assisted Living LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kindred Hospital Rancho is 1.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Joystar Assisted Living keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Joystar Assisted Living license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “JOYSTAR ASSISTED LIVING LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #365530273. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 5 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Joystar Assisted Living LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 3 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 3 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 November 20, 2025, 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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    Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga

    Large community · licensed for 117

    Starting rate

    $4,945 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    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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    Rancho Cucamonga · 0.6 mi

    Cassandra's Care Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,900 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,050

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Rancho Cucamonga · 0.7 mi

    Early Bird Care Home 3

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $5,500 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Rancho Cucamonga · 0.9 mi

    The Hills of Hamilton

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $3,800 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    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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    Rancho Cucamonga · 0.5 mi

    A Berkshire Cottage

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,950 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,100

    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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    Rancho Cucamonga · 0.6 mi

    Tejada Gardens

    Small home · licensed for 5

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,800 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,900

    On the state record

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

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(840) 239-5113 · main line · seen October 5, 2026

joystarcarehome@gmail.com · general email · seen October 5, 2026

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