This licence is listed as closed. The state lists it as “Closed, Licensee Initiated”, October 26, 2026.

Small home · Visalia

J & M Elderly Homecare

Name: J & M Elderly Homecare
Address: 3510 W. Elowin Avenue, Visalia, CA, 93291, US
Telephone: (559) 623-9099

3510 W. Elowin Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291Closed in state record

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At a glance

Care approvals recorded under this license: Dementia · Hospice; State licensing record · October 26, 2026
Home size: 6 while this license was open; Small care home · the state license record

(559) 623-9099From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

Care and support

These approvals belong to the closed license. They do not establish current care services at this address.

Dementia / memory careRecorded under this license
Hospice careRecorded under this license · up to 2 residents

Not on file in this record: Wheelchair / non-ambulatory and Bedridden.

State licensing record · October 26, 2026. A different license at this address has its own record.

Read the state’s own wording

AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. DEMENTIA CARE PLAN ON FILE. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO (2) RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Previously reported costs

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This license is listed as closed. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Daily life

Descriptions collected for this closed license. They do not describe current services at this address.

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Where it is

3510 W. Elowin Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Kaweah Health Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.2 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 #547206566 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents

20252 state visits · 2 documents

May 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst Shawna Doucette arrived at the facility announced to conduct a case management for facility closure. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator Jose Pira. Licensee requested to close the facility. LPA toured the facility. There were no residents observed to be residing in the facility. LPA requested and obtained the facility license. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 17, 2025

May 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst Shawna Doucette arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Staff Viloria Editha. Staff contacted Licensee/Administrator Jose Pira via telephone who responded to the facility to assist with the visit. During the course of the inspection Licensee/Administrator informed LPA all residents were being moved to another facility 5/16/25. LPA will return on 5/17/25 to close the facility. An exit interview and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 15, 2025

20242 state visits · 2 documents

Aug 26, 2024Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Annual ContinuationReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

On 8/26/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M Medina arrived unannounced to Case Management Annual Continuation. LPA arrived, introduced self, and stated purpose of visit. Administrator, Melanie Rafanan contacted by telephone and arrived a short time later. LPA Medina completed inspection tool and reviewed a sample of staff files. LPA Medina conducted physical plant tour during initial inspection on 7/30/24 and documented on original report. LPA recevied copies of the following documents during Annual Continuation visit: LIC 308 (Designation of Facility Responsibility), LIC 500 (Personnel Report), LIC 610E (Emergency and Disaster Plan), LIC 9020 (Register of Facility Clients/Residents). Exit interview conducted. No deficiencies cited.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 26, 2024

Jul 30, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 7/30/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA introduced self, and allowed entrance by Direct Care Staff. Administrator, Jose Pira contacted by telephone and arrived a short time later to conduct annual inspection. Facility tour conducted, facility observed to be well lit, a comfortable temperature and odor free. All common areas observed to have adequate seating for residents in care. Resident bedrooms observed to have all required furnishings, residents observed to be relaxing watching television at time of inspection. Resident bathroom toured, LPA observed grab bars, shower chair, and non-skid mats available. Water temperature measured at 111 degrees F. Kitchen toured, LPA observed adequate food supply for residents in care. Knives observed to be locked and secured in kitchen drawer. All medications observed to be locked and secured in cabinet. Medications observed to have original labels and be administered as prescribed. Outside of facility toured. LPA observed 2 separate rooms with locking doors in the garage that are not part of facility sketch. LPA also observed an unlocked shed in the back yard containing hazardous items accessible to residents. Deficiencies cited based on LPA observation in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC809D. Due to time restraints LPA will return to conduct staff and resident file reviews. An exit interview was conducted. Plan of Correction and appeals rights given. A copy of report provided to licensee for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 30, 2024

Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Jul 26, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 7/26/23 at 9:41 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Malia Thao arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual inspection. LPA explained reason for inspection and was granted entry by staff. Licensee/Administrator (LIC) Jose "Joe" Pira arrived a short time later. Facility was toured with ADM. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested and operational. Bedrooms were checked. Centrally stored medication observed in locked kitchen cabinet. Food supply was observed in adequate supply. Cleaning supplies observed in laundry room. Hot water in hall bathroom measured at 115.4 degrees F. Staff and resident records reviewed. Administrator certification is valid. The following deficiency was observed: 1. R1 was admitted to the facility with hospice care, on 3/1/23. Facility does not have a hospice care plan in place between the hospice agency and the facility. Deficiency is being cited based on LPA interview and record review conducted in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC809D. An exit interview was conducted and a Plan of Correction was reviewed and developed with the Licensee. A copy of this report and appeal rights were given to Licensee, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these documents. The following updated forms are to be submitted to CCL within 2 weeks: LIC610E, LIC500, LIC9020, Proof of liability insurance, LIC308the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 26, 2023

The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20221 state visit · 1 document

Aug 9, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst LPA Shawna Doucette and Vadim Gorban conducted an Annual Infection Inspection on this date. LPA was met by Staff and discussed the purpose of the visit. Administrator Jose Pira responded to the facility to assist with the inspection. LPA and Administrator Jose Pira began the tour at the front entrance/office of the facility. LPA's entered the facility and observed R1 to be restrained in a wheelchair by a postural support belt. LPA's reviewed records and R1 did not have a physicians note for the restraint. While touring the facility LPA's observed a bottle of acetaminophen on the dresser in room 3 accessible to residents in care. Facility has a mitigation plan however needs to submit the plan on an LIC808. Visitor log-in/temperature check, masks, and disinfection station was observed upon entry. Facility has one entrance/exit point. Hand sanitizer was readily available to residents and visitors. Social distancing is maintained in the common areas. Covid-19 related signs were observed in the common areas. Cleaning supplies were observed locked in cabinet in the garage. LPA observed the following personal protective equipment in garage; gowns, gloves, face shields, hand sanitizer and masks. LPA observed all facility staff to be wearing masks upon arrival. Resident’s files have updated emergency contact information. LPA's reviewed staff training for Covid. See 809D for deficiencies Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 9, 2022

Held this license

Pira, Jose & Rafanan, Melanie, license first issued in 2012.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2012, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 6
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 2012, 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

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

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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 J & M Elderly Homecare

Is J & M Elderly Homecare licensed?

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

How many residents is J & M Elderly Homecare licensed for?

6 residents while this license was open — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has J & M Elderly Homecare been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2012, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is J & M Elderly Homecare still open?

This license is listed as closed, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

What does J & M Elderly Homecare cost?

This license is listed as closed, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

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 J & M Elderly Homecare take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this license is listed as closed. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license was held by Pira, Jose & Rafanan, Melanie, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaweah Health Medical Center is 2.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can J & M Elderly Homecare keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is on this closed license’s record, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.