Alejandro's Rcfe is a residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California — state license #425801403, with a licensed capacity of 6, listed as closed, licensee initiated in the CDSS record we retrieved August 2, 2026. It does not appear on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant list checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers the state waiver only, not a home's own payment arrangements. California has 7 dated inspection and complaint documents on file for this home going back to 2022, the most recent dated August 14, 2025 — published below in full, verbatim and unscored.

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Residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) · Small home, 6 residents · Santa Maria, CA · Santa Barbara County
Closed in state recordWheelchairMemory careHospiceBedridden
No openings reportedBeds change hands in days · we confirm by phone before any referral
License #425801403, held since 2006 · read from the California state record on August 2, 2026 ·See on State Site →
1130 Grapevine Road · Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County
Phone
(805) 349-9446
from the state licensing roster · August 2, 2026
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Website
None on file
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Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved for 3 residents
Dementia / memory careVerified in record
Hospice careApproved for 4 residents
Bedridden careVerified in record

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What the state record says, word for word
1 AMBULATORY, 3 NON-AMBULATORY, 2 BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4.State service designation983 - RCFE / DEMENTIAthe CDSS license record, verbatim · checked August 2, 2026

“RCFE / Dementia” is the state’s designation for a home with an approved Dementia Care Plan of Operation — it’s recorded separately from the comments above, which is why the memory-care approval may not appear in that text.

Since 2022, the state has visited this home 9 times and filed 7 documents. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 14, 2025.

Most recent state visit
August 14, 2025
Occupancy at the August 13, 2025 visit
0 of 6 beds

The state's published file for this home includes 3 documents with transcribed findings, dated April 10, 2024 to August 13, 2025. 3 of the 3 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (2), “Unsubstantiated” (1). 3 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word.

Summary composed by computer from the 3 documents below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedinvestigated, but couldn’t be confirmed either way — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe state concluded it was false or couldn’t have happenedType A citationthe most serious: an immediate health-or-safety risk, usually fixed on the spot or on a short deadlineType B citationless serious, with a deadline to fix
The last 36 months — 6 of 7 documentsFull record on the state’s site →
20253 state visits · 3 documents
Aug 14, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Aug 13, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Facility failed to provide utilities

On 8/13/25 at 12:38 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rankin conducted a 10-day complaint visit to the facility above. LPA met with Venier Alejandro Licensee and explained the purpose of the visit. During the visit LPA interviewed 1 staff, the Licensee, and via a phone call, the Administrator Aurea Alejandro. LPA toured facility, no residents are present, rooms have furniture, but no personal belongings. Staff were cleaning out kitchen when LPA arrived. On the allegation: Facility failed to provide utilities It was alleged that the facility had shut off power to part of the facility intentionally. LPA went to all rooms turning on and off lights. LPA went to the back half of the facility where 3 bedrooms and one bathroom is located, and found that 2 rooms and the bathroom did not have power. Staff stated the power went off yesterday and they weren’t sure why. LPA was shown a breaker panel which appeared to have all power switchs on. LPA flipped one breaker switch that seemed to not bethe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 13, 2025 · control 29-AS-20250813120622
Jun 6, 2025Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Facility restrained resident

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rankin conducted a subsequent complaint visit to the facility above to issue final findings. LPA met with Licensee Venier Alejandro and explained the purpose of the visit. During the initial visit on 6/5/25 LPA Rankin toured the facility, interviewed staff, viewed video of resident behaviors, and obtained relevant documents. Additional interviews were conducted with relevant parties on 6/4/25 and 6/5/25. On the allegation – Facility restrained resident: It was alleged on two occasions Resident 1 (R1) was observed with a fabric wrap around R1’s waist and that R1 was strapped into the wheelchair to restrain R1 from getting out of the wheelchair. During LPA’s visit on 6/5/25, both licensee and Staff 1 stated, “yes” to R1 having a seatbelt on when in the wheelchair. In both separate interviews the care staff stated it was out of concern for R1 falling, especially due to R1’s constant movements. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 6, 2025 · control 29-AS-20250604140707
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Nov 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Apr 10, 2024Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff did not issue a refund to the party that paid the rent

Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's) De Leon and Rankin conducted a 10-day Complaint visit to the facility above. LPA met with Venier D. Alejandro, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA interviewed witness 1 (W1) on 04/09/2024 at 1:35pm. LPA interviewed staff 1(S1) and staff 2 (S2) around 12:00pm on 04/10/2024. LPA requested the following records: Resident 1's (R1's) Incident & Death Reports, Admission Agreement, Pre-Placement Apprisal, ID & Emergency Information, and Resident Personal Property and Valuables and Discharge Paperwork from Marian Regional Medical Center. On the allegation: Staff did not issue a refund to the party that paid the rent. LPA conducted interviews with staff and witness regarding the facility not issuing a refund to the responsible party (RP) of R1. Continued 9099-C Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 10, 2024 · control 29-AS-20240410112611
20231 state visit · 1 document
Nov 13, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Beside homes the same size
Type A citations0typical 0
Type B citations3typical 0
Substantiated complaints3typical 0
Total complaints3typical 0
State visits on file9typical 6
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 5,773 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this license since 2006.
Year-by-year trend
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2025331202422120231102022110
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.Operate this home? Respond to or correct any document here, free. Respond or correct →

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$5,000$8,000 /mo
our estimate — Santa Barbara County band, market research June 2026; not this home’s quoted price
$3,000 · statewide low$8,000 · statewide high
California’s public record holds no per-home price, so we never invent one.
Ways families pay here
Private pay — ask what the base rate includes and what’s billed separately.SSI/SSP — California’s board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/mo (2026): $1,444.07 to the home, $182 stays with the resident.Medi-Cal ALW — this home isn’t on the DHCS waiver list (checked August 9, 2026). Details →

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Is Alejandro's Rcfe licensed?

No — not currently. The CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026 lists Alejandro's Rcfe in Santa Maria (Santa Barbara County), California license #425801403, as “Closed, Licensee Initiated, formerly licensed for 6 residents. State records list 7 inspection and complaint documents since 2022; the most recent, a facility evaluation report dated August 14, 2025, appears in the inspection record on this page.

Can Alejandro's Rcfe care for dementia, hospice, bedridden, or non-ambulatory residents?

From the CDSS license record, checked August 2, 2026.

The CDSS license record checked August 2, 2026 lists Alejandro's Rcfe with clearances for wheelchair / non-ambulatory, dementia / memory care, hospice care, and bedridden. Clearances describe what the license permits, not day-to-day staffing — confirm current scope and availability with the home directly on a tour.

Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryDementia / memory careHospice careBedridden

From the California state record. Some approvals are bed- or room-specific — always confirm current scope with the facility.

What the state record says, word for word
Verbatim, from the CDSS license record1 AMBULATORY, 3 NON-AMBULATORY, 2 BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4.

How much does Alejandro's Rcfe cost?

California's public licensing record does not include Alejandro's Rcfe's monthly price, so we never show or estimate one for a specific home. As county-level context only, assisted living in Santa Barbara County typically runs $6,000–$9,000/mo and small board-and-care homes $5,000–$8,000/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes; California's 2026 SSI/SSP board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home). Ask the home for its own rate sheet and what the base rate includes — or use the cost section at the top of this page.

Does Alejandro's Rcfe accept Medi-Cal or the Assisted Living Waiver?

Alejandro's Rcfe is not in the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant record we checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers only the state's ALW program, not a home's own payment policies, so ask the home directly about private Medi-Cal arrangements. The waiver pays for assisted-living care services (not room and board) at participating homes; every DHCS-listed home appears on our statewide Medi-Cal page.

Assisted living on Medi-Cal in California →See the DHCS list →

How full it was at the last state visit

0 of 6 beds occupied (0%) when the state visited on August 13, 2025. Availability changes constantly — confirm a current opening with the home.

What do state inspections show for Alejandro's Rcfe?

Verbatim from CDSS complaint-investigation reports — the state's own words, never summarized by us. Record checked August 2, 2026.

The CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026 lists 9 state visits and 7 dated documents since 2022 for Alejandro's Rcfe; 3 complaint-investigation narratives are transcribed verbatim below. The most recent, dated August 13, 2025, records an allegation the state marked “Unsubstantiated. Open any entry to read the state's full finding, word for word.

Most licensed homes receive some findings over 36 months; what matters is what was found and whether it was corrected. Counts here are shown compared with homes of similar size, and the state's own words appear in full below.

3 transcribed reports on file

2025

Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Unsubstantiated
Allegation the state reviewedFacility failed to provide utilities
State's findingUnsubstantiatedThe state investigated but could not confirm the allegation. This is not a finding of wrongdoing.
On 8/13/25 at 12:38 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rankin conducted a 10-day complaint visit to the facility above. LPA met with Venier Alejandro Licensee and explained the purpose of the visit. During the visit LPA interviewed 1 staff, the Licensee, and via a phone call, the Administrator Aurea Alejandro. LPA toured facility, no residents are present, rooms have furniture, but no personal belongings. Staff were cleaning out kitchen when LPA arrived. On the allegation: Facility failed to provide utilities It was alleged that the facility had shut off power to part of the facility intentionally. LPA went to all rooms turning on and off lights. LPA went to the back half of the facility where 3 bedrooms and one bathroom is located, and found that 2 rooms and the bathroom did not have power. Staff stated the power went off yesterday and they weren’t sure why. LPA was shown a breaker panel which appeared to have all power switchs on. LPA flipped one breaker switch that seemed to not beCDSS inspection report, August 13, 2025 · control 29-AS-20250813120622
Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Substantiated
Allegation the state reviewedFacility restrained resident
State's findingSubstantiatedThe state investigated and found this allegation more likely than not true.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rankin conducted a subsequent complaint visit to the facility above to issue final findings. LPA met with Licensee Venier Alejandro and explained the purpose of the visit. During the initial visit on 6/5/25 LPA Rankin toured the facility, interviewed staff, viewed video of resident behaviors, and obtained relevant documents. Additional interviews were conducted with relevant parties on 6/4/25 and 6/5/25. On the allegation – Facility restrained resident: It was alleged on two occasions Resident 1 (R1) was observed with a fabric wrap around R1’s waist and that R1 was strapped into the wheelchair to restrain R1 from getting out of the wheelchair. During LPA’s visit on 6/5/25, both licensee and Staff 1 stated, “yes” to R1 having a seatbelt on when in the wheelchair. In both separate interviews the care staff stated it was out of concern for R1 falling, especially due to R1’s constant movements. SubstantiatedCDSS inspection report, June 6, 2025 · control 29-AS-20250604140707

2024

Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Substantiated
Allegation the state reviewedStaff did not issue a refund to the party that paid the rent
State's findingSubstantiatedThe state investigated and found this allegation more likely than not true.
Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's) De Leon and Rankin conducted a 10-day Complaint visit to the facility above. LPA met with Venier D. Alejandro, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA interviewed witness 1 (W1) on 04/09/2024 at 1:35pm. LPA interviewed staff 1(S1) and staff 2 (S2) around 12:00pm on 04/10/2024. LPA requested the following records: Resident 1's (R1's) Incident & Death Reports, Admission Agreement, Pre-Placement Apprisal, ID & Emergency Information, and Resident Personal Property and Valuables and Discharge Paperwork from Marian Regional Medical Center. On the allegation: Staff did not issue a refund to the party that paid the rent. LPA conducted interviews with staff and witness regarding the facility not issuing a refund to the responsible party (RP) of R1. Continued 9099-C SubstantiatedCDSS inspection report, April 10, 2024 · control 29-AS-20240410112611

Transcribed from CDSS complaint-investigation reports · record checked August 2, 2026.

What the state has logged

California has logged 9 state visits for this home as of August 2, 2026. These are the home's own counts, straight from that record — shown beside the statewide median for small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds), computed across all 5,773 licensed homes of that size, because larger and longer-licensed homes naturally accumulate more visits and reports. They are facts, not a grade — a citation may be minor and since corrected, and an “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing.

Type A citations
0
typical for this size: 0
Type B citations
3
typical for this size: 0
Substantiated complaints
3
typical for this size: 0
Total complaints
3
typical for this size: 0
State visits on file
9
typical for this size: 6
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