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Andrew Care Center
Small home·Licensed for 6·Apple Valley, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$3,950 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,200–$4,850
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit4 of 6 beds occupiedOctober 7, 2021 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitOctober 28, 2025CDSS inspection record
Andrew Care Center is a small care home in Apple Valley — 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 2010. Dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.
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 Andrew Care Center
Is Andrew Care Center licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Andrew Care Center licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Andrew Care Center been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2010, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Andrew Care Center still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Andrew Care Center cost?
$3,950 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,200–$4,850. 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 and similar homes within 10 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 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.
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 Andrew Care Center 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 Andrew Care Center, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Providence St. Mary Medical Center is 3.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Andrew Care Center keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Andrew Care Center license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ANDREW CARE CENTER”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #366424647. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Andrew Care Center, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2010, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2010, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2010, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2010, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 28, 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 2 residents
- 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 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
4 AMBULATORY, 2 NON-AMBULATORY IN ROOM #4. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 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 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
Covelight estimate
$3,950a month to start
Likely $3,200–$4,850
From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$3,950a month
Likely $3,200–$5,050
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$3,950likely $3,200–$4,850
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes and similar homes within 10 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 $3,200–$5,050
- $3,950
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,800–$8,250
- $5,950
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 and similar homes within 10 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 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,050–$4,900.
- 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
- Crystal Garden RCFEApple Valley · 1.1 mi · Mid-size home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Yorkshire Garden Care #1Apple Valley · 1.7 mi · Small home$3,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Arya Senior Care HomeApple Valley · 3.6 mi · Small home$4,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aries Residential CareHesperia · 3.7 mi · Small home$3,400Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Years Elderly CareVictorville · 4.3 mi · Small home$2,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Della Guest HomeVictorville · 4.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Carmel Care HomeHesperia · 5.0 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Seegal Residential CareVictorville · 5.2 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mission of Love IIHesperia · 5.3 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aging Grace Senior Living FacilityHesperia · 6.8 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Maemar ManorVictorville · 7.2 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Cherry & Pine Garden Home CareHesperia · 8.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Arya Garden Assisted LivingVictorville · 10.0 mi · Small home$4,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 13821 Cronese Way, Apple Valley, CA 92307Address from the public record · September 27, 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 2021, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2010. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated October 28, 2025.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- October 28, 2025
- Occupied · October 7, 2021 visit
- 4 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated October 7, 2021. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report 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 citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints1typical 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 2010.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents
Oct 28, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Becky Mann conducted an unannounced required 1-year visit to the facility. LPA met with Rufina Laygo, Administrator and discussed the purpose of the visit. The facility is an Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE). Licensed capacity of 6 with a current census of 4. LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to the following: Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL). There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature 69 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA inspected resident bedrooms; they are equipped with the required furniture such as beds, chairs, mattresses, night stands, storage space, and sufficient lighting. Bathrooms were clean and appliances were operating appropriately. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. The hot water temperature tested between 106 and 117 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operating smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Posters such as personal rights, the CCL complaint poster, and the disaster plan were posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept inaccessible to residents in care. All the sharps are locked. There was a designated area for resident/staff files. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in a safe condition for residents in care. Food Service: Non-perishable and perishable food supply is sufficient for the number of residents in care. Facility has a variety of food available for residents. Dishes, cups, and utensils were also stored properly. Care & Supervision: Facility does have sufficient care staff for coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Record Review: LPA reviewed (2) resident files for admission agreements, updated physician reports, and needs and services plans. Resident files are maintained and up to date. LPA reviewed (2) resident medications. Medications are labeled and administered as prescribed. Medications are kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA also reviewed (3) staff files for First Aid/CPR certification, criminal record clearance, training, and health screenings. Facility staff records are up to date. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report LIC809, LIC809C was discussed and provided to Administrator Rufina Laygothe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 28, 2025
Oct 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Echeverria made an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required comprehensive annual inspection. LPA met with Staff, Sulema Smith and was granted entry to the facility. LPA was accompanied by Sulema to conduct a general overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following: The facility has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, 2 dining areas, living room, laundry room, office, attached garage, and backyard. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center. LPA completed a walk through of the facility, review of records, P&I and medication audit. Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL). There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 73 degrees fahrenheit. LPA inspected resident bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, chairs and sufficient lighting. LPA inspected resident bathrooms; bathrooms were clean and appliances were found functional. Water temperatures tested at 105.6 degrees fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, charged fire extinguisher, and first aid kit. Posters such as; the personal rights, CCL complaint poster, ombudsman, emergency disaster plan were posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, medications and other dangerous items were kept in secure cabinets inaccessible to residents. Residents/Staff files and P&I were observed locked and made inaccessible. The facility had emergency kits, emergency food and water. There are no firearms and ammunition in the facility. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions for residents in care. Food Service: LPA observed 2 days of perishables and 7 days non-perishables food, pantry stocked and up to date. Facility has a variety of food available. Dishes, cups, and utensils were stored properly Yards/Outside: One shaded patio, an inaccessible shed used for storage, and a side gate with self-latching handle on the left and right side of the house that leads into the backyard. All outdoor pathways were free of obstructions. LPA observed that the facility did not have window screens. Deficiency issued. Care & Supervision: Facility has sufficient care staff for coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Record Review: LPA reviewed resident files for admission agreements, updated physician reports, and needs and services plans. LPA also reviewed staff and administrator's file for First Aid/CPR certification, criminal record clearance, trainings, and health screenings. P& I and medication were audited and matched with record. The facility last conducted an earthquake and fire drill on 10/1/24. LPA observed that the Emergency Disaster Plan was not reviewed/updated annually. Technical violation issued. One deficiency and one technical violation were cited during this visit. An exit interview was conducted where this report LIC809, LIC809C, LIC809D, LIC9102TV and appeal rights were discussed and copies were provided to Administrator, Rufina Laygo who later arrived.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 19, 2024
The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Oct 12, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mary Rico made an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required comprehensive annual inspection. LPA met with Jessica Magtangob and was granted entry to the facility. Licensed capacity is (6) current census (3). LPA was accompanied by staff Jessica Magtangob to conduct a general overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following: Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL). There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, nightstands, storage space, and sufficient lighting; bathrooms were clean, and appliances were operating appropriately. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. The facility is equipped with operating smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Posters such as personal rights, the CCL complaint poster, and the disaster plan were posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept inaccessible to clients in care. There was a designated office for client/staff files. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions for clients in care. Food Service: Non-perishable and perishable food supply is sufficient for number of clients in care. Facility has a variety of food available for clients. Dishes, cups, and utensils were also stored properly. Care & Supervision: Facility has sufficient care staff for coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Record Review: LPA reviewed (3) client files for admission agreements, updated physician reports, and needs and services plans. LPA reviewed (3) client medications. LPA also reviewed (3) staff files for First Aid/CPR certification, criminal record clearance, training, and health screenings. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report (LIC809) was discussed and provided to Administrator Rufina Laygo.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 12, 2023
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?
- 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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The nearest licensed homes in San Bernardino County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Apple Garden Seniors
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Home Care First
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Crystal Garden RCFE
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Country Club Care
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