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Aaspen Village Care III
Mid-size home·23 while this license was open·Yucca Valley, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Home size23 while this license was openMid-size care home · the state license record
- Room at the last state visit0 of 23 beds occupiedNovember 6, 2024 · not a current opening
- Licence holderMnk Group LLCSince 2009 · 2 licensed homes
Aaspen Village Care III in Yucca Valley held a license for a mid-size care home — a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE). The license covered 23 residents, first issued in 2009. The state lists this licence as “Closed, Licensee Initiated.”
Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.
Quick answers and the state record
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Aaspen Village Care III
Is Aaspen Village Care III licensed?
The state lists this license as “Closed, Licensee Initiated,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Aaspen Village Care III licensed for?
23 residents while this license was open — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Aaspen Village Care III been cited?
0 Type A and 7 Type B citations since 2009, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 13 state visits over the same years.
Is Aaspen Village Care III still open?
This license is listed as closed, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
What does Aaspen Village Care III cost?
This license is listed as closed, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Among 74 other homes of a similar licensed size across San Bernardino County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,700 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 74 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.
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 Aaspen Village Care III 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 Mnk Group LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Can Aaspen Village Care III keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is on this closed license’s record, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Aaspen Village Care III license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “AASPEN VILLAGE CARE III”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #366424198. The state lists this license as “Closed, Licensee Initiated,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- This license covered 23 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- This license was held by Mnk Group LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2009, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 13 state inspection visits since 2009, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 7 Type B citations on file since 2009, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 13 state visits in that period.
- 5 complaints and 7 substantiated allegations on file since 2009, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 27, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 23 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 20 residents
State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
23 NON-AMBULATORY; OF WHICH 20 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN, EXCEPT IN ROOM(S) #11 & #12. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 27, 2026
4 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
What it costs here
Typical starting rate
$4,050a month to start
Likely $2,700–$6,000
From homes this size in San Bernardino County · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,050a month
Likely $2,700–$6,100
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,050likely $2,700–$6,000
Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 8 homes with 7 to 49 beds publish in San Bernardino County, with a wider likely range. 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 (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $2,700–$6,100
- $4,050
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,600–$8,950
- $6,050
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- 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 license is listed as closed. 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.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
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 community 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.
- What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
- What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
- What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
- Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhy this is a county figure
Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 8 homes with 7 to 49 beds publish in San Bernardino County, with a wider likely range. 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.
Where it is
- 56524 Antelope Trail, Yucca Valley, CA 92284Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
A map position is not on file for this address.
The state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.
Since 2021, the state has filed 11 documents for this home, and its records count 13 visits since 2009. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 27, 2025.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 13
- Most recent visit
- June 27, 2025
- Occupied · November 6, 2024 visit
- 0 of 23 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 5 complaint reports the state published for this home, dated September 29, 2021 to November 6, 2024. 5 of the 5 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (4), “Unsubstantiated” (1). 5 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 5 complaint reports below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations7typical 1
- Substantiated allegations7typical 2
- Total complaints5typical 6
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ 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 licence since 2009.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 11 documents
Jun 27, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
On June 27, 2025, the Department held an informal office meeting to discuss the status of all Aaspen Village Care facilities. In attendance was Regional Manager (RM) Leslie Mendiveles, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Karen Clemons, Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Sarina Ramirez and Licensee Khan Mushtaq. Per Licensee Khan Mustaq the property for Aaspen Village Care III has been sold, no residents have been residing at the facility since April 4,2024. The Licensee no longer has control of the property. As of 6/27/2025 the facility is closed. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed and a copy provided to Licensee Khan Mustaq at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 27, 2025
Nov 21, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarina Ramirez conducted an announced visit to the facility to conduct a required comprehensive annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by the House Manager Amanda Roberts, The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a license capacity of (23) and current census of (0) residents. Last resident residing at facility was on April 4, 2024. LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following: The facility has no swimming pool or similar bodies of water. The facility has sufficient indoor and outdoor space for resident activities. Facility has twelve (12) bedrooms and seven (7) bathrooms. One (1) bedroom was equipped with a bed. The facility has a small food supply, overall the facility is empty and currently in a pending decision to either remodel or sell. No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed and a copy provided to Administrator Christopher Tanabe at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 21, 2024
Nov 6, 2024Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Licensee is not ensuring the facility is in good repair Licensee is not ensuring the facility is free from rodents and insects
Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Magda Malcore and Renese Howell-Small conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a complaint investigation. LPAs met with Amanda Roberts, facility representative, and discussed the purpose of the visit and was granted entry into the facility. The investigation consisted of LPAs observations and staff interviews. Regarding the allegation, Licensee is not ensuring the facility is in good repair, LPAs observed in the facility laundry room, torn flooring, and a large open hole in the wall. LPAs observed in the facility’s bathrooms, bathroom toilets were rusted and were missing seats, and showers tiles were stained. LPAs observed in facility kitchen, kitchen floor was stained, kitchen cabinets doors were missing and a soiled and damaged wood panel underneath the kitchen sink. LPAs observed in the dining area near the kitchen, an open gap in the ceiling next to the light fixture. Regarding the allegation, Licensee is not ensuring the facility is free from rodents and insects, LPAs observed dead ants and roaches in resident’s bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen area. Administrator Chris Tanabe stated that an exterminator did spray the facility; however, it was several months ago and will schedule an exterminator to treat and inspect the facility. LPAs did not observe rodents in the facility. Substantiated Based on observations and interviews, the allegations are Substantiated. A substantiated finding means that the allegation(s) are valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. An exit interview was conducted where reports (LIC9099, LIC9099-C &LIC9099-D) were discussed and provided with appeal rights to Facility Representative Roberts at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 6, 2024 · control 56-AS-20241029141012
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87303(a)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Nov 29, 2024
87303 Maintenance and Operation(a)The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times...(1)Floor surfaces in bath, laundry and kitchen areas shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary..condition.This requirement is not met at evidenced by: The Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not maintaining laundry area, facility ceiling, resident bathrooms, and kitchen area in good repair which poses a potential health and safety risk.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 6, 2024
Plan of correction: The Licensee/Administrator shall have repairs completed and facility cleaned by plan of correction date.
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87303(a) · Plan of correction due date: Nov 29, 2024
87303 Maintenance and Operation (a)The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times.Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures...This requirement is not met at evidenced by: The Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by facility not being treated for several months for insects and rodents. LPAs observed dead ants and roaches in the facility, which poses a potentional health and safety risk.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 6, 2024
Plan of correction: The Administrator stated that they will have an exterminator treat the facility. The Licensee/Administrator shall submit documentation of treatment to the licensing agency by plan of correction date.
Oct 27, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Amanda Roberts, House Manager and Marlene Rasmussen'niesen, facility staff and discussed the purpose of the visit. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). License capacity of (23) with a current census of (12). LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following: Physical Plant: Indoor passageways are free of obstruction. The facility has sufficient lighting and is maintained at a comfortable temperature. The hot water temperature in residents' bathrooms measured 108 degrees F. Resident’s bedrooms have sufficient lighting and furniture in good repair. Facility has operating carbon monoxide alarms and telephone service. The facility has sufficient linen, towels, and personal hygiene items for residents. The facility has posted in a common area, Ombudsman poster and facility license. LPA observed disinfectants and cleaning solutions were stored in an unlocked cabinet underneath the kitchen sink and in a unlocked cabinet in the laundry room. LPA observed oxygen tanks without posted "No Smoking-Oxygen in Use” signs in the areas of oxygen use. The facility was not maintained free of incontinence odors. Yards/Outside: Outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. The facility has no bodies of water accessible to residents in care. The facility is enclosed with self-latching gates. Outdoor shaded area is sufficient for resident activities. Food Service: Facility has sufficient non-perishable and perishable food supply for residents in care. The refrigerator and freezer are operating in a healthful manner. Care & Supervision: Facility has 24-hour care staff. Staff working at the facility have criminal record clearances or exemptions through the Department. Record Review: (4) resident files reviewed were observed to be complete. (4) staff files were reviewed. LPA observed facility did not maintain documentation of staff #1's (S1's) Dementia training. Facility did not maintain documentation of staff #2's (S2's) health screening and examination results. Facility did not maintain proof of liability insurance on file. Facility did not maintain record of last emergency drill on file. Facility did not maintain record of a emergency and disaster plan. Medical Related Services: All medication is centrally stored and kept in a locked in a cabinet. Based on observations and record review, deficiencies were cited during today's visit and a plan of correction was discussed. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed and a copy provided to facility staff at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 27, 2023
The state marks this report as 12 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 11. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Mnk Group LLC, licensed since 2009, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Aaspen Villagecare · Yucca Valley
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
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