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Alta Vista RCFE II
Small home·Licensed for 6·Glendale, California
- Care approvals on fileHospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,600 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,600–$6,900
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitApril 21, 2026CDSS inspection record
Alta Vista RCFE II is a small care home in Glendale — 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 since 2007. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory care and dementia 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 Alta Vista RCFE II
Is Alta Vista RCFE II licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Alta Vista RCFE II licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Alta Vista RCFE II been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Alta Vista RCFE II still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Alta Vista RCFE II cost?
$5,600 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,600–$6,900. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Glendale that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $6,000 to $8,000 a month, and the middle figure is $7,000 (n = 6 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 Alta Vista RCFE II 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 About Agape, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Glendale Adventist Medical Center is 1.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Alta Vista RCFE II 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.
Alta Vista RCFE II license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ALTA VISTA RCFE II”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197606977. 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 About Agape, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 21, 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 6 residents
- BedriddenApproved by the state
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
6 BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAVIER FOR 6.
985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
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
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
Covelight estimate
$5,600a month to start
Likely $4,600–$6,900
From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,600a month
Likely $4,600–$7,050
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$5,600likely $4,600–$6,900
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. 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 $4,600–$7,050
- $5,600
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,350–$10,100
- $7,600
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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
13 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,450–$8,000.
- 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.
Show the 13 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Grace Residential Care FacilityGlendale · 0.8 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Dryden GardensGlendale · 0.9 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Cozy ChateauGlendale · 1.7 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity HomesGlendale · 1.7 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Oakridge InnGlendale · 2.3 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alameda Board & CareGlendale · 2.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Anne's Golden Years HomeLos Angeles · 2.7 mi · Small home$2,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Atwater Village SouthLos Angeles · 3.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio with alcove · seen September 9, 2026
- Chateau MagnoliaBurbank · 3.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Victor Jem Happy HomesBurbank · 4.0 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of BurbankBurbank · 4.2 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- An Olive ChateauLa Crescenta · 4.5 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity of VerdugoBurbank · 4.9 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1204 N. Louise Street, Glendale, CA 91207Address 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 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2007. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated April 21, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- April 21, 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. Counts cover this licence since 2007.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents
Apr 21, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 04/21/26, at 09:20am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gina Saucedo arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced, annual visit. LPA met with, Mary Esparrago, Administrator and was advised of the visit. LPA asked for the census, resident, and staff files. There is one (1) entrance being utilized at the facility. The facility has a total of four (04) resident bedrooms and two (02) and 1/2 bathrooms. The facility has a hospice waiver for six (06) residents. Outside/Backyard: The facility has outdoor furniture with a covered shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility does not have a swimming pool/body of water. There is a detached garage. The garage has extra supplies and utilized as parking. There is an extra refrigerator outside. Kitchen area: Kitchen is sufficiently stocked with at least seven (07) days perishable and seven (07) days non-perishable food. There is one (1) refrigerator with frozen foods wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents on one (1) of the left upper cabinets. There are toxins/chemicals under the sink locked and inaccessible to the residents. Fire extinguisher is located near the exit of the kitchen leading to the washer and dryer. It is fully charged and last purchased 02/2026. The medication is locked and inaccessible to the residents in a cabinet in the kitchen. LIC 809C continued No firearms observed or will be maintained on the premises. The smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational. They are hardwired. The facility has fire sprinklers. Living Room and Dining Room: The living and dining room are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 75°F. There is a fire place that is covered. Bedrooms: Facility has four (4) bedrooms and were toured. The bedrooms are fully furnished with proper lighting and bedding. Four (4) of the bedrooms are currently single occupied. Bathrooms: There are two (2) 1/2 bathrooms. The bathrooms contained a trash can with tight-fitting lid. One (1) of the bathrooms is in the hallway. One (1) is in a resident room-private and the 1/2 bathroom is also in the hallway. Hot water was tested and measured 117.1 within regulations. Administrative: The administrative Certification is current and expires 08/29/2027. The liability insurance expires on 06/01/26. The Ombudsman Sign, YES, Rights of Resident Council and Personal Rights, Theft and Loss, House Rules and Designated Facility Responsibility is against the wall of the facility. The facility has a signal system and cameras in common areas. Staff/Client Files: Three (3) staff files were reviewed and four (4) resident files were reviewed. The last fire drill was on 01/2026. An exit interview was conducted, no citation(s) were issued and a copy of this report was given to the administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 21, 2026
Jun 9, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At 9:45a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Antonia Alvizar-Ettima conducted an unannounced Required One (1) year inspection to the facility. LPA met with caregivers that granted entry to the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Later, Administrator joined today’s visit. At 10:30a.m., LPA and Administrator conducted a physical plant tour inside and out. During the tour, LPA observed that the facility is a home located in a residential community. Required postings were observed in the dining area. The facility has fire sprinklers throughout the home and fire extinguishers were observed. Fire extinguishers charge date is 02/05/2025. There were combo smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in each bedroom and hallway. Fire/Earthquake emergency drill was last conducted on 05/19/2025. During this visit the facility is at 73 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is licensed for six (06) residents over the age of 60, six (06) bedridden, hospice waiver for six (06) residents. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following: Kitchen: LPA observed kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. The kitchen has a working gas stove, faucet, freezer, refrigerator, and microwave. LPA found enough at least two (02) days perishable and seven (07) days non-perishable food at the facility that is properly stored. Frozen foods are wrap, dated, and stored properly as well. Knives were stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Garbage cans have tight fitting covers. Cleaning supplies, pesticides or toxic cleaning supplies were stored and locked away in the kitchen under the sink. Cont. LIC 809-C Cont. LIC 809 Bedrooms: LPA observed four (04) bedrooms designated for residents use and one (01) bedroom designated for staff. All bedrooms were toured and observed to be clean and properly furnished with appropriate dresser, beddings, and linens with sufficient lighting. Bathrooms: LPA observed two (02) full bathrooms and a half (1/2) bathroom to be clean, sanitary and with necessary supplies. The appropriate grab bars and mats in the shower. Hot water temperature measured at a range of 116.9°F to 117.2°F and within the required range. Resident’s personal hygiene supplied are kept separate in caddy container stored in a locked cabinet under the sink. Towels and washcloths are not shared. Common Areas: These included the living room and dining area for residents. The common areas were properly furnished. Furniture in common area was observed to be in good repair. Residents dining table fits six (06) residents. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility. There are no issues with Fire Clearance. Surrounding Grounds: Entry and exits were free of obstruction. There was furniture appropriate for outdoor use. The outdoor area was free of hazards. The outdoor area was enclosed, and no bodies of water were observed. Garage is detached from the house and observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. The garage stores extra supplies and utilized as parking. Laundry Room: LPA observed a washer and dryer machine located next to the kitchen. Linens are stored in the hallway cabinet and observed to have ample supply of clean linen, comforters, and towels in facility. Cleaning and extra hygiene supplies are being stored in locked cabinets in the hallway. Medications: are in a centrally stored and locked medication cabinet the in kitchen, including over-the-counter medicines; medications are properly labeled and checked for expiration dates. Each centrally stored prescription and PRN medication has been logged in the medications log with proper documentation from the resident’s doctor. First-aid has all proper items and were observed to be stored in locked cabinet in the kitchen. Staff Files: were reviewed they all have criminal record clearances and associated to this facility. Staff have current first aid and training documentation showing training completed. Administrator's certificate was observed to be current. Resident Records: All three (03) resident records were reviewed. Residents’ records are complete and current at this time. Resident were also interviewed. Facility is within CA code of Regulations Title 22 or Health and Safety Code. No deficiencies were found, exit interview conducted, copy of report has been issued and discussed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 9, 2025
Jul 23, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rosaura Valenzuela conducted an unannounced annual required visit. LPA met with Administrator Mary Esparrago and explained the reason for the visit. LPA inspected the physical plant, observed food supply, and reviewed resident and staff files. The facility is licensed for six (6) residents over the age of 60, with a hospice waiver for six (06) residents. There is only one entrance being utilized at the facility. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility with Administrator Mary Esparrago including but not limited to: the living room, dinning room, staff / storage room, kitchen, four (4) resident bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, laundry area and backyard. All indoor and outdoor passageways were observed to be free from obstruction. There is no body of water. Bathrooms and bedrooms were observed to be clean and in good repair. There is a locked storage area for medications and toxins in the kitchen which is inaccessible to residents. Laundry area is located in the back of the kitchen. The kitchen was toured. All appliances were operating properly. There was a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food. Kitchen knives and sharps are stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. The common areas including the living room and dining room are clean and have the required furniture. The temperature was comfortable. The backyard has a shaded sitting area. All resident bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a smoke detector, a bed, linens, a dresser, a lamp and sufficient closet space. Both bathrooms were toured. Bathrooms have the required grabs bars and non-skid mats. The hot water was 117.2 degrees which is within the required 105 - 120 degrees. LPA observed a fire extinguisher near the kitchen which was fully charged and last serviced on February 2024. Smoke detectors were observed throughout the facility. First-aid Kit is complete and located in the kitchen. LPA reviewed residents files to confirm emergency contact information has been updated. LPA also reviewed staff files to confirm health screenings and fingerprint clearances. All staff files reviewed were fingerprint cleared. Continue of 9099-C No health or safety issues noted at the time of this visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 23, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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