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- Care approvals on fileHospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Typical starting rate$4,500 a monthTypical in Humboldt County · likely $3,500–$5,500
- Home sizeLicensed for 15Mid-size care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit9 of 15 beds occupiedApril 29, 2026 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitApril 29, 2026CDSS inspection record
Aguilar Manor is a mid-size care home in Eureka — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 15 residents since 1991. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory care, dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 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 Aguilar Manor
Is Aguilar Manor licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Aguilar Manor licensed for?
15 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Aguilar Manor been cited?
1 Type A and 0 Type B citation since 1991, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 10 state visits over the same years.
Is Aguilar Manor still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Aguilar Manor cost?
$4,500 a month to start is typical in Humboldt County, likely $3,500–$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?”
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Humboldt 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 Aguilar Manor take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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 Aguilar, Stivi & Juliet, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Providence St. Joseph Hospital is 3.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Aguilar Manor keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Aguilar Manor license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “AGUILAR MANOR”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #121373153. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 15 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Aguilar, Stivi & Juliet, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 1991, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 10 state inspection visits since 1991, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 1 Type A and 0 Type B citation on file since 1991, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 10 state visits in that period.
- 4 complaints and 1 substantiated allegation on file since 1991, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 29, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
State licensing record · September 13, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
SIX NON-AMBULTORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR FOUR
945 - ADULTS / ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 13, 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
$4,500a month to start
Likely $3,500–$5,500
Covelight’s researched range for Humboldt County · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,500a month
Likely $3,500–$5,700
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$4,500likely $3,500–$5,500
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Humboldt 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 (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 $3,500–$5,700
- $4,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,250–$8,850
- $6,500
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 home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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.
- 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 homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Humboldt 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.
Where it is
- 6433 Eggert Road, Eureka, CA 95501Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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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 2022, the state has filed 9 documents for this home, and its records count 10 visits since 1991. The most recent — a complaint investigation report on April 29, 2026 — closed with the state’s outcome word: “Unsubstantiated.”
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 10
- Most recent visit
- April 29, 2026
- Occupied at that visit
- 9 of 15 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 4 complaint reports the state published for this home, dated May 13, 2024 to April 29, 2026. 4 of the 4 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (1), “Unsubstantiated” (3). 4 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 4 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 citations1typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations1typical 0
- Total complaints4typical 1
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 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 1991.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 7 of 9 documents
Apr 29, 2026Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Personal Rights
Approximately 11:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced, to conduct an investigation into the above allegation. LPA met with Licensee Stiivi Aguilar, interviewed residents and reviewed records. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, LPA was not able to find evidence to support the allegation of a personal rights violation. Interviews conducted did not provide any details of problems at the facility. LPA was informed the staff are helpful and provide for the residents needs. LPA was informed there were no recent arguments in the facility and no one has complained of any injuries or mistreatment. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 29, 2026 · control 21-AS-20260422094313
Mar 4, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At approximately 10:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with Administrator Stiivi Aguilar and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate was current. At approximately 10:45AM, LPA toured the facility to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature. Areas toured include but are not limited to resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and back yard. LPA observed two of the three bathrooms have been refitted and are working well. Fire extinguishers were fully charged. Smoke detectors are all operational. Carbon Monoxide Detector was present. The common areas, bathrooms and kitchen were clean. All bedrooms had required furniture, bedding, and lighting. The kitchen contained cooking/dining equipment that was clean and orderly, utensils were present. Food appears to be stored and prepared properly. Refrigerators and freezers were maintained at the proper temperature. Facility has required seven-day non-perishable and two-day perishable supply of food. LPA observed several containers of food that were past the "best by date" which were removed. LPA discussed options for rotating the food stores to better manage freshness. Emergency food stores and water was present to ensure facility can be self-sufficient for 72 hours. Facility has a generator to supply power in an emergency. Emergency lighting devices were present. LPA will return at a later date to review resident and staff records. No citations issued during today's visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 4, 2026
Nov 20, 2025Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not ensure that a comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility for residents in care
At approximatley 11:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced, to open an investigation into the above allegation. LPA met with Administrator Stiivi Aguilar and toured the facility. LPA used the Department issued thermometer and rested it on the dining room table upon entry to the facility. At approximately 11:20AM, LPA observed the temperature inside the building to be 67.8 degrees. LPA received information that the resident rooms have been as low as 56 degrees recently. LPA discussed with the Administrator the requirements for the temperature inside the building and requested daily temperature logs be kept to enusre the temperature is at least 68 degrees. Based on the Departments investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. This report was reviewed with Stiivi Aguilar and Appeal rights were given. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 20, 2025 · control 21-AS-20251118130202
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87303(b)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Nov 21, 2025
87303 Maintenance and Operation:(b) A comfortable temperature for residents shall be maintained at all times.(1)The facility shall heat rooms that residents occupy to a minimum of 68 degree F, (20 degrees C). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee did not ensure the temperature was at least 68 degrees in rooms occupied by Residents. This poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 20, 2025
Plan of correction: Licensee adjusted the heater controls during visit and agrees to keep a log of morning and evening temperatures inside the home by taking a photograph of the thermometer. Temperature log will be maintained on an ongoing basis through the winter. POC cleared during visit.
Apr 14, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At approximately 11:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with Administrator Stiivi Aguilar and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate was current. At approximately 11:50AM, LPA toured the facility to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature. Areas toured include but are not limited to resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and back yard. One of two facility showers was not operational at the time of this visit. Hot water measured above regulation at both bathroom faucets. Administrator turned down the water temperature during visit. Fire extinguishers were fully charged. Smoke detectors are all operational. Carbon Monoxide Detector was present. The common areas, bathrooms and kitchen were clean. All bedrooms had required furniture, bedding, and lighting. The kitchen contained cooking/dining equipment that was clean and orderly, utensils were present. Food appears to be stored and prepared properly. Refrigerators and freezers were maintained at the proper temperature. Facility has required seven-day non-perishable and two-day perishable supply of food. Emergency food stores and water was present to ensure facility can be self-sufficient for 72 hours. Facility has a generator to supply power in an emergency. Emergency lighting devices were present. At approximately 12:30PM, LPA conducted a review of medications. Medication is locked and not accessible. First aid kit was present. All employees requiring background checks are cleared. No pools/bodies of water are on the premises. Facility has been conducting drills every 3 months. At approximately 12:45PM, LPA reviewed 5 of 10 resident files. 5 of 5 files did not have reappraisals within the last 12 months. All other documents were on file. Continued on LIC809-C... At approximately 1:10PM, LPA reviewed 2 staff files. Staff files reviewed did not contain evidence of completed annual training but Administrator has a plan for completion. First Aid/CPR certification was current. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL within 30 days of this visit: LIC610E- Disaster Plan Evidence of Liability Insurance Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. This report was reviewed with Stiivi Aguilar and Appeal rights were given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 14, 2025
Feb 11, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not maintain sufficient foods at the facility for residents in care Staff did not ensure the facility was kept free of pests Staff did not ensure a comfortable temperature was maintained for residents in care Facility is malodorous
At approximately 2:15PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced to open an investigation into the above allegations. LPA met with Administrator Stiivi Aguilar, toured the building and interviewed residents. LPA observed food stores in the facility which met requirements. Facility pantry is stocked and the kitchen refrigerators and freezers were full. LPA spoke with residents about the process to get snacks. LPA was told they only need to ask and snacks are provided. LPA spoke with Administrator about the various pests. Administrator said the issue comes and goes throughout the year. He said when pests are observed, they put out traps. LPA did not observed evidence of pests during this visit. Upon arrival, LPA observed the thermostate inside the facility was set to 70 degrees. LPA verified with a thermometer and found the temperature to be 70.5 degrees. LPA observed there was a musty odor when the heater was on during this visit. Administrator removed the air filters for the heater and found the filters were in need of changing. The filters were removed during the visit and the odor disappeared. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are Unsubstantiated. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 11, 2025 · control 21-AS-20250206140441
May 13, 2024Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff does not ensure adaquite care and supervision is provided to residents in care Staff did not ensure reporting requirements were followed Staff mismanages residents cash resources for goods and personal items
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced, to conduct an investigation into the above allegations. LPA met with Administrator Stiivi Aguilar, reviewed records and interviewed staff. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, LPA was not able to find evidence to support the allegation that staff did not ensure adaquite care and supervision. Records reviewed showed R1 was able to be in the community without assistance and staff were aware resident was away from the home. Based on records reviewed, facility notified CCLD and other responsible parties within timelines of Title 22. Based on records reviewed and interviews conducted, LPA learned facility does not handle resident cash resources. LPA reviewed facility procedures for handling resident finances. A resident is payed monthly and facility takes residents to the bank to cash their checks. Continued on LIC9099-C... Unsubstantiated Facility receives resident checks in the mail and safeguards them until a trip to the bank is made. Once checks are cashed, residents handle their own finances. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are Unsubstantiated.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 13, 2024 · control 21-AS-20240228134417
May 13, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At approximately 10:45AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with Administrator Stiivi Aguilar and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current. LPA toured the facility to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and back yard. LPA observed several food items in the facility pantry that were past expiration dates. In the remaining area's toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. Staff and resident files were reviewed. First Aid/CPR certification was current. Medications were also reviewed. The common area was clean and in good repair. All bedrooms had required furniture, bedding, and lighting. The bathrooms were clean and in good repair. The kitchen was clean and in good repair. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. Food appears to be stored and prepared properly. Facility has required (7) seven-day non-perishable and (2) day perishable supply of food. Medication is locked and not accessible. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature. First aid kit fully stocked and ready for emergency use. Fire extinguishers were fully charged. Smoke detectors are all operational. Carbon Monoxide Detector was present. All employees requiring background checks are cleared. No pools/bodies of water are on the premises. The last disaster drill was conducted and documented on 4-5-24, the facility has been conducting drills every month. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. This report was reviewed with Stiivi Aguilar and Appeal rights were given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 13, 2024
What the state’s words mean
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- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
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- What could change whether someone can stay here?
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