Small home · Licensed for 6 · Visalia

Heart and Home Living

710 W Vassar Ave, Visalia, CA 93277Licensed since 2026

Overview

Typical starting rate

$4,000 a month

Typical in Tulare County · likely $3,000–$5,000 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Hospiceup to 2 residents

Not on file: wheelchair, dementia and bedridden approvals.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording

AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX(6) AMBULATORY ONLY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR TWO(2).

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

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

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Heart and Home Living: 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.

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What it costs here

Typical starting rate

$4,000a month to start

Likely $3,000–$5,000

Covelight’s researched range for Tulare County · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,000likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

Starting monthly rate$4,000likely $3,000–$5,000
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for small care homes in Tulare County (compiled June 2026). 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 $3,000–$5,200: $4,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,800–$8,400: $6,500

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 homes6 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $6,660

Glory Days Assisted LivingVisalia · 1.6 mi · Mid-size home
$4,595Listed on its own website · our · seen October 5, 2026
Jordeth Senior Care HomeVisalia · 2.5 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Quail Park Memory Care ResidencesVisalia · 2.7 mi · Mid-size home
$6,660Listed on its own website · apartments · seen October 27, 2026
The Harvest at FowlerFowler · 30 mi · Mid-size home
$3,000Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
Close to Home Residential CareFresno · 35 mi · Small home
$5,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Serenity Garden Home 2Fresno · 37 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWhy this is a county figure

Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for small care homes in Tulare County (compiled June 2026). 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.

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Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

710 W Vassar Ave, Visalia, CA 93277Address 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 list0.9 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 #547209637 · See the state’s own record

The full record — 1 document

20261 state visit · 1 document

Feb 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K.Kaur conducted a Pre-licensing Inspection on this date. LPA met with Administrator/ Licensee Karina Megerdijian and Garabed Kalanjian. A tour of the facility was conducted together. This is a new facility with no residents in care. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, and in good repair. No passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside or outside. Common areas were properly furnished and well-lit throughout. The dining room is equipped with a table and chairs, living room is equipped with adequate sofas and chairs for residents. Non-perishable food supply appeared adequate. Knives will be kept locked in the kitchen cabinet. Medication, first aid kit, and facility files will be kept locked in the facility office. Cleaning and Chemical supplies observed locked under kitchen sink. Extra overflow of cleaning supplies and chemicals will be kept in the Hallway closet. adequate outside space for rest and recreational under a covered patio. Gate is self-closing and self-latching. Residents' bedrooms were observed to be adequately furnished with bed, dresser, chair and adequate lighting. Mattresses and linen were in good condition. Extra linen and towels are available. Hot water temperature measured at 107 degrees F. Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detectors installed and operational. Facility has designated one bathroom for residents. Grab bars observed in bathroom showers. Toilet equipped with toilet safety rails, Non-skid mats in place, hand soap available for use. Trash cans with tight fitting lids are in place. Fire extinguisher was purchased on 2/4/2026. Complaint poster posted, resident council info posted, residents' rights posted; emergency disaster plan posted. Component III was completed by Licensee. Exit interview was conducted. Pre-licensing requirements were met. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this document.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 6, 2026

License holder

Heart and Home LLC, licensed since 2026.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 1
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 2026, 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

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 Heart and Home Living

Is Heart and Home Living licensed?

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

How many residents is Heart and Home Living licensed for?

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

Has Heart and Home Living been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 1 state visit over the same years.

Is Heart and Home Living still open?

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

What does Heart and Home Living cost?

$4,000 a month to start is typical in Tulare County, likely $3,000–$5,000. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for small care homes in Tulare County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.

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 Heart and Home 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 Heart and Home LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaweah Health Medical Center is 0.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Heart and Home 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.