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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Typical starting rate$5,000 a monthTypical in Los Angeles County · likely $3,650–$6,850
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 26, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderJoy Care Home LLCSince date not on file · 2 licensed homes
Ainsworth Home Care is a small care home in Gardena — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents. Bedridden care is 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 Ainsworth Home Care
Is Ainsworth Home Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Ainsworth Home Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Ainsworth Home Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is Ainsworth Home Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Ainsworth Home Care cost?
$5,000 a month to start is typical in Los Angeles County, likely $3,650–$6,850. 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 nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 218 small homes publish in Los Angeles County, with a wider likely range. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 228 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,300 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 228 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.
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 Ainsworth Home Care 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 Joy Care Home LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Joy Care Home LLC — at least 2 on the state roster.
Can Ainsworth Home Care keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Ainsworth Home Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “AINSWORTH HOME CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of August 30, 2026.
- License #198320715. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Joy Care Home LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
- 2 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 26, 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-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 2 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) AMBULATORY RESIDENTS OF WHICH TWO (2) MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY IN ROOM D. WAIVER GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6). GARAGE TO STAY GARAGE. GRANTED FOR (6).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 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 13, 2026
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
3 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?”
What it costs here
Typical starting rate
$5,000a month to start
Likely $3,650–$6,850
From homes this size in Los Angeles County · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,000a month
Likely $3,650–$6,950
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
Starting monthly rate$5,000likely $3,650–$6,850
Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 218 small homes publish in Los Angeles 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 $3,650–$6,950
- $5,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,550–$9,800
- $7,000
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 nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 218 small homes publish in Los Angeles 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
- 16919 S. Ainsworth St, Gardena, CA 90247Address from the public record · September 13, 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 2026, the state has filed 2 documents for this home, and its records count 2 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 26, 2026.
- On file since
- 2026
- State visits
- 2
- Most recent visit
- August 26, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 0
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer 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.
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
Aug 26, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 08/26/26 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mario Leon, conducted an announced visit to the facility for purpose of a pre-licensing evaluation. An application was submitted to CCLD on 02/06/2026, for Initial with hospice waiver license for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) to serve six (6) clients, of which five (5) may be non-ambulatory and one (1) may be bedridden. Hospice is approved for six (6) clients in care. Structure: Facility is a single-story house with four (4) client bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, dining room, kitchen, laundry area, living/activity room and a covered outdoor seating area in the back yard. Bedrooms Residents: Bedrooms A and B have one bed, two nightstands, a bedroom closet and a lamp in addition to overhead lighting. Bedrooms C and D have two beds, two nightstands, a bedroom closet and two lamps in addition to overhead lighting. Bathrooms: Bathrooms have a working toilet, wash basin, and walk-in shower with grab bars and anti-slip mats. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Beds have the required linen/supplies which include, pillowcase, mattress pads, fitted sheet, blanket and bedspreads. Adequate supply of linen and hygiene products are stored in a closet in the hallway as you enter Room A. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: The facility has a working landline in the kitchen area. There are two fire extinguishers, both gauges read in green, located in the kitchen and living rooms and have been maintained yearly (dated 03/14/26). Report continues, please see LIC 809-C. Food Service: Dishes, cups and flatware are stored in the kitchen cupboards, inspected, and in good repair. Knives, cutlery and other sharp kitchen utensils are stored in a locked cabinet beneath the kitchen sink. Food supply was adequate; stored in the cabinets and refrigerator and consists of the following: canned goods, fruit, meat, and vegetables. Smoke Detectors & Carbon Monoxide Detector: Operational and interconnected. Appliances: Stove burners, toaster oven, microwave, washer and dryer working. There are two refrigerators in the kitchen; one for food and the other for refrigerated medication. There is one deep-freeze, available only for staff. Toxins: Locked/stored in closets and cupboards. Water Temperature: Tested at 112.6°F (degrees Fahrenheit) in bathroom #1 and 116.7°F in kitchen. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: A first aid kit has been inspected which has at least the following: scissors, antiseptic, bandages, gauze and current first aid manual, which are stored in the cabinet behind the dinner table, available for staff use but inaccessible to clients. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: The facility has board games, books, magazines, and puzzles for the residents' use and align with the plan of operation. Pool/Jacuzzi & Pets: None. Fire clearance: Fire Clearance with the following special conditions: rooms A and B are each able to host one (1) ambulatory resident, Room C is able to host two (2) ambulatory residents and Room D is able to host two non-ambulatory residents. Fire clearance was approved on 05/28/26. Report continues, please see LIC809-C. Component III: Conducted at the Pre-Licensing visit, information provided about how to operate the facility within substantial compliance. There have been zero (0) deficiencies cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report has been furnished to the applicant. Accordingly, LPA will submit a copy of this facility evaluation report to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) for review. If the applicant has questions regarding the status of the application, they have been instructed to communicate with the CAB Analyst assigned to their application.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 26, 2026
Jun 29, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): COMP II Participants: LINAYAO, KADIGULA/ADMINISTRATOR/APPLICANT Interview Method: Telephone interview On 6/29/26, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 29, 2026
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Joy Care Home LLC, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
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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.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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