Mid-size home · Licensed for 32 · Santa Cruz
Live in Serenity
1340 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Licensed since 2019
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 27, 2026
- Licensed for 32: a mid-size care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 7 residents
- Hospiceup to 15 residents
- Bedridden
Not on file: dementia approval.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 27, 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 7 NON-AMBULATORY AND 25 BEDRIDDEN. BLDG 1-RM 1-4, AND6 FOR NON-AMB OR BEDRIDDEN, OF WHICH ONLY 1 BEDRIDDEN MAY RESIDE. RM 5 FOR AMBULATORY ONLY. BLDG 2-RM 1-12 FOR NON-AMB OR BEDRIDDEN. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 15 RESIDENTS.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · October 27, 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 liveinserenitycare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withAssistance with activities of daily living
Reported on liveinserenitycare.com · source dated September 28, 2023.
Diabetes care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on liveinserenitycare.com · source dated September 28, 2023.
Hiring checksStaff are carefully selected (Memory care and respite care) · Staff are vetted (Memory care and respite care)We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Reported on liveinserenitycare.com · source dated May 21, 2021.
Safety and wellness checks
Reported on liveinserenitycare.com · source dated September 28, 2023.
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 15 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 27, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Live in Serenity: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,200a month to start
Likely $3,300–$5,500
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,200likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,200likely $3,300–$5,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 21 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 $3,300–$5,650
- $4,200
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,000–$8,800
- $6,700
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 homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $1,500 to $6,400
24 homes like this within 21 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,550–$5,500.
- Twin Lakes ManorSanta Cruz · 0.5 mi · Mid-size home$1,500Listed on its own website · shared studios (starting at) · seen October 5, 2026
- Paradise Assisted CareSanta Cruz · 0.7 mi · Mid-size home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Valley Haven IIISanta Cruz · 0.8 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Hanover Guest HomeSanta Cruz · 1.3 mi · Mid-size home$2,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Maple HouseSanta Cruz · 1.6 mi · Mid-size home$5,500Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Seaview Guest HomeAptos · 4.1 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rachelle's Home IFreedom · 12 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bonhomie ISan Jose · 18 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Harmonie HomeSan Jose · 19 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Silicon Valley Senior Care HomeSan Jose · 19 mi · Small home$3,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Camden Senior LivingSan Jose · 19 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Friendship HouseSan Jose · 19 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Roxbury Elderly CareLos Gatos · 20 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mina's Elderly Care Home @ VasonaLos Gatos · 20 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bed of Roses Residential Care HomeCampbell · 20 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sandy's Residential Care HomeSan Jose · 20 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa VerdeSan Jose · 20 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Pendar's Residential CareSan Jose · 20 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Palm Villas, CampbellCampbell · 20 mi · Mid-size home$6,400Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Princess Care Home #4San Jose · 20 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Juliette's Gardens (Rose)San Jose · 20 mi · Small home$4,100Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mayflower Care HomeSan Jose · 20 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Princess LodgeCampbell · 21 mi · Mid-size home$5,700Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Jessie Court Care HomeSan Jose · 21 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 21 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 (4)Room types · Outdoor space · Common areas
Room typesStudio · Semi-Private
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Outdoor spacePrivate outdoor area for activities and exercise · Private outdoor area
Reported on liveinserenitycare.com · source dated September 28, 2023.
Common areasIndoor Common Areas
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on liveinserenitycare.com · source dated September 28, 2023.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (3)Snacks available · Meals provided · Dining atmosphere
Snacks available
Reported on liveinserenitycare.com · source dated September 28, 2023.
Meals provided
Reported on liveinserenitycare.com · source dated September 28, 2023.
Dining atmosphereNutritious, home-cooked meals
Reported on liveinserenitycare.com · source dated September 28, 2023.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (2)Activity types offered · Religious services off site
Activity types offeredSpending time outside (Memory care and respite care) · Dining with friends (Memory care and respite care) · Musical entertainment · Exercise classes · Activities On-siteWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Spending time outside · Dining with friends · Musical entertainment · Exercise classes — reported on liveinserenitycare.com · source dated May 21, 2021.
Activities On-site — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Religious services off site
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence (1)Pet types allowed
Pet types allowedCats · Dogs
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (2)Transportation · Office or phone hours as published
Transportation
Reported on liveinserenitycare.com · source dated September 28, 2023.
Office or phone hours as published9:30am–5:30pm every day · 9:30am – 5:30pm Everyday
Reported on liveinserenitycare.com · source dated September 28, 2023.
About the home (1)Brand or trade name
Brand or trade nameLive in Serenity
Reported on liveinserenitycare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Where it is
1340 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Address from the public record · October 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa CruzHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.1 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 27, 2026 · License #445202635 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 6 of 8 documents
Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 not transcribed yet.
20264 state visits · 4 documents
Sep 28, 2026Complaint investigation reportReport on file
We haven’t transcribed this report yet. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Mar 26, 2026Facility evaluation reportPOCReport on file
Type of visit: POC
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marcella Tarin conducted a Plan of Correction (POC) case management visit to clear a deficiency cited on March 9, 2026. LPA met with Designated Administrator Jason Arcilla and Licensee/Administrator Jesus Arcilla. LPA stated the purpose of the visit. The facility was cited the following Type A deficiency on March 9, 2026 87355 Criminal Record Clearance (e) POC due date March 10, 2026 LPA received POC for type A deficiency. A letter of Deficiencies Citations Cleared was provided to Designated Administrator Jason Arcilla during today’s visit. No deficiencies was cited during today’s visit per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted with Designated Administrator and Licensee/Administrator. A copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 26, 2026
Mar 9, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marcella Tarin conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Staff Jason Arcilla, Staff Sarah Galura, and Staff Minerva Velasco. LPA stated the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility with Staff to include the kitchen, resident rooms, dining room, bathrooms, back and front of the facility. All exit and passageways were free and clear of obstruction. LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. LPA toured Building 1 and Building 2 of the facility. Each kitchen area was observed with a perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. LPA observed each refrigerator temperature at 37 F and Freezer at 0 F in both kitchens. LPA observed the medication storage area, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care in both Buildings 1 and 2. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The smoke detector/fire system was inspected by a third party vendor on 2/26/2026, and passed inspection. Fire extinguishers were last serviced on 9/16/2025 in Buildings 1 and 2. The facility emergency drill log was reviewed. The facility's last drill was on 1/16/2026. Page 1 of 2 LPA toured 6 resident bedrooms (3 in Building 1, and 3 in Building 2). All 6 resident rooms have a bed, functioning lights, dresser/table, bedding and space for personal belongings. LPA toured 2 bathrooms. All 2 bathrooms had hand soap, paper towels, functioning lights, and covered trash bins. LPA measured water temperature with a range of 109.4 F to 117.3 F. LPA reviewed 3 resident records. Resident records included emergency contact information, physician’s report, needs and service plans, and personal rights. LPA reviewed 2 resident’s Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records (CSMDR’s). LPA reviewed 3 staff records. 2 Out of 3 Staff records included fingerprint background clearance, medical assessment with TB result, personnel record. Staff Minerva stated training records were in an online system and would provide copies of 3 staff training records to CCL by 3/10/2026. LPA also observed that S1's file did not contain a fingerprint background clearance. Staff Minerva stated S1 did not complete his/her fingerprints. Deficiencies are being cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. See LIC809-D. A civil penalty is being assessed for the amount of $500 ($100 per day x 5 days = $500) for S1 working in the facility without receiving a criminal record background clearance. An exit interview was conducted with Staff Minerva Velasco and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided. Page 2 of 2 END OF REPORTthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 9, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marcella Tarin conducted an unannounced Case Management visit to follow up on the facility's capacity increase request. LPA met with Licensee Jesus Arcilla and Administrator (ADM) Minerva Velasco. LPA stated the purpose of the visit. On 07/18/2025 the Department received a capacity increase request from Licensee Josephine Arcilla. Licensee requested an increase in capacity from eight (8) to thirty-two (32) on 7/14/2025. This facility has 2 separate buildings, Building #1 and Building #2, which share the same address. Licensee requested 1 ambulatory, and 31 bedridden, with a total capacity of 32. A Fire Clearance request was submitted to the local fire department on 8/26/2025. On 12/29/2025 the Department received the fire clearance approval: Building 1-Rooms 1-4, and 6 approved for bedridden or non-ambulatory residents, Room 5-approved for ambulatory ONLY. Building 2-Rooms 1-12 approved for bedridden or non-ambulatory. During today's visit, LPA inspected 6 bedrooms in Building 1, which currently has 5 residents, all exit doors/sliding glass doors are equipped with auditory alarms. LPA inspected Building #2, to include all 12 bedrooms. All 12 bedrooms had a bed, dresser, chair, and space for personal belongings and functioning lights. All 12 bedroom exit doors/sliding doors are equipped with auditory alarms. All 12 bedroom auditory alarms functioned properly when tested by the Licensee and ADM. Building 2 does not currently have any residents. Licensee and ADM were advised the facility cannot accept residents until the Department has processed all documentation for the capacity increase. Licensee and ADM stated understanding. No deficiencies cited during today's visit per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted with ADM Minerva Velasco and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 8, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Mar 21, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marcella Tarin conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Staff Minerva Velasco. Administrator (ADM) Jospehine Arcilla was not at the facility during inspection. During the visit, LPA observed 3 residents and 2 staff. LPA toured the facility with Staff to include the living room, kitchen, dining room, 3 restrooms and 6 residents bedrooms, front yard and backyard. All exits and passageways were free and clear of obstruction. While touring the facility, Staff informed LPA that buildings 2 and 3 were still under construction. Staff stated all 3 residents are staying in building 1. LPA advised facility to inform the Department once the construction is complete in building 2 and 3. LPA toured the kitchen and observed a two day perishable food supply and seven day nonperishable food supply. LPA observed the medication storage area, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Room temperature was at 74 degrees F, and hot water temperature was measured with a range of 109.4 to 116.2 F in 2 resident bathrooms. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and were last inspected on 12/10/2024. Fire extinguishers were last serviced on 9/17/2024. LPA reviewed the facility first aid kit. The facility emergency drill log was reviewed. The facility's last drill was on 2/11/2025. LPA reviewed facility records for 3 staff and 4 residents. LPA reviewed 3 resident medications and centrally stored medication record. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. A Technical Assisted was provided seeLIC9102. This report was reviewed with Staff Minerva Velsaco and a copy of the signed report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 21, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Mar 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manuel Monter conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Administrator (ADM) Jesus Arcilla. During the visit, LPA observed 5 residents and 2 staff. LPA toured the facility inside out with ADM which included the Living room, kitchen, dining room, 3 restrooms and 6 residents bedrooms. The front yard and backyard were inspected. There was no obstruction to block the walkways. While touring the facility, ADM informed LPA that building 2 and 3 are under construction. ADM stated all 5 residents are staying in building 1. ADM stated once the construction is complete in building 2 and 3, he would inform Community Care Licensing. LPA requested a copy of the facility's fire clearance and a copy of the permits for building 2 & 3. Two-day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed. LPA observed the medication storage area, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Room temperature was at 72 degrees F, and hot water temperature was measured at 116 degrees F in both resident bathrooms. Fire extinguisher was serviced in September 20, 2023. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke detectors was tested by ADM, and were functional. LPA observed facility first aid kit and facility fire/earthquake drill log. The facility's last drill was on January 23, 2024. LPA reviewed facility records for 3 staff and 3 residents. LPA reviewed 3 resident medications and centrally stored medication records. LPA conducted interviews with 2 staff (S1 and ADM) and 2 residents (R1-R2). No deficiencies cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Administrator Josephine Arcilla and a copy of the signed report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 5, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents
20231 state visit · 1 document
Mar 8, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst Ryker Heberle (LPA) conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 03/08/2023 at 12:44pm. LPA met with facility Administrator Josephine Arcilla (Admin). LPA toured the facility, including living room, kitchen, dining room, laundry room, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, medicine room, and back yard. All staff members observed to be wearing masks. Admin confirmed that all staff and residents have been vaccinated. All residents and staff have received their booster shots as well. Facility Mitigation plan has already been submitted. No prohibited items noted in resident rooms. All emergency exits noted to be clear of obstruction. All rooms in facility noted to be clean and well maintained. Facility water temperature measured at 116.5*F. Hand sanitizers, soap, and paper supplies were observed to be available. At least 2 days' supply of perishable food and at least 1 week's supply of non-perishable food was observed on the premises. Fire extinguisher observed to be inspected in August 2022. Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors tested and observed to be operational. LPA interviewed 2 facility residents and 4 facility staff. 2 out of 2 residents interviewed claimed to always be satisfied with facility services. 4 out 4 staff interviewed demonstrated understanding of all elements of position duties. All staff members present at the facility were observed to be fingerprint cleared on Guardian. LPA reviewed 4 out of 4 resident files, all resident files were observed to be complete and up to date. LPA reviewed 4 staff files. 4 out of 4 staff fules were observed to contain all the necessary employment documentation and proof of complete and up-to-date employee training. Facility disaster plan and plan of operation were observed to be complete and reviewed within a year's time. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Administrator Josephine Arcilla and a copy of the signed report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 8, 2023
20221 state visit · 1 document
Aug 24, 2022Facility evaluation reportCase Management - IncidentDeficiency page: Type A
Type of visit: Case Management - Incident
Licensing Program Analyst Ryker Heberle (LPA) conducted an unannounced case management visit at the facility on 08/24/2022. LPA was visiting the facility to follow up on an incident report indicating that a resident at the facility was experiencing burning like sensations. Resident returned to the facility with no updates. Staff on-site at the facility was said to not be fingerprint cleared in follow-up call LPA Christine Delores made to the facility. LPA arrived at the facility at 03:14pm. LPA met with facility staff member (S1). S1 stated that she was the only person currently working at the facility. LPA asked S1 whether or not they had received fingerprint clearance. S1 stated that they had not, but that they were going to go get it completed tomorrow. LPA checked guardian to determine fingerprint clearance status, which returned no results. Administrator Josephine Arcilla (Admin) arrived at the facility shortly thereafter. LPA informed Admin that no staff members without fingerprint clearance were allowed to be working at the facility, and that S1 would have to leave immediately. Admin stated that she understood and dismissed S1. LPA asked Admin how many days non-fingerprint cleared staff had been working at the facility, Admin confirmed that S1 had been working at the facility in excess of 5 days. A deficiency was cited during today’s visit, see LIC 809-D. A civil penalty is being assessed for the amount of $500 ($100 per day x 5 days = $500), for staff S1 working at the facility without fingerprint clearance. Please see LIC 421BG. Exit interview was conducted with Administrator Jesus Arcilla. This report, LIC 809-D, civil penalty, plan of correction, and appeal rights were discussed with Administrator Jesus Arcilla, and copies were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 24, 2022
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87355(e)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 25, 2022
87355 - Criminal Record Clearance - (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review ... shall prior to working... (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited for staff member S1, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 24, 2022
Plan of correction: S1 left the facility immediately and will not return until fingerprint clearance has been obtained. Admin agreed to develop a plan in writing to ensure all new staff are fingerprint cleared and associated with the facility prior to working and will submit the plan to LPA by the POC due date.
License holder
Arcilla Investments Inc., licensed since 2019.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2019, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 8
- Total complaints
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 3
- Type A citations
- 2
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2019, 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 1 |
| Substantiated allegations | 3 | 2 |
| Total complaints | 1 | 6 |
“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 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ 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 Live in Serenity
Is Live in Serenity licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
How many residents is Live in Serenity licensed for?
32 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
Has Live in Serenity been cited?
2 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.
Is Live in Serenity still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Live in Serenity cost?
$4,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,300–$5,500. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 21 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 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Santa Cruz that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $2,438 to $4,225 a month, and the middle figure is $3,500 (n = 5 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 Live in Serenity 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 Arcilla Investments Inc., per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz is 1.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Live in Serenity keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 15 residents, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
Live in Serenity license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “LIVE IN SERENITY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #445202635. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 32 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Arcilla Investments Inc., per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
- 8 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
- 2 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 3 substantiated allegations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is September 28, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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$2,750 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
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Starting rate
$1,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Starting rate
$3,800 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
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$3,500 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
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Estimated starting rate
$4,200 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$5,500On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$4,600 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,650–$6,050On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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