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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$2,700 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $2,100–$3,450
- Home sizeLicensed for 76Large care community · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
- Last state visitSeptember 17, 2026CDSS inspection record
Arbor Place is a large care community in Lodi — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 76 residents. 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 Arbor Place
Is Arbor Place licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Arbor Place licensed for?
76 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Arbor Place been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is Arbor Place still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Arbor Place cost?
$2,700 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $2,100–$3,450. 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 9 communities with 50 or more beds within 12 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 12 other homes of a similar licensed size across San Joaquin County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $2,873 to $4,495 a month, and the middle figure is $4,073 (n = 12 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.
Does Arbor Place take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Dragonfly Senior, Living Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial is 1.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Arbor Place keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Arbor Place license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ARBOR PLACE”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #392701601. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 76 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Dragonfly Senior, Living Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
- 4 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is September 17, 2026, 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 76 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved by the state
- 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
AGE RANGE 18 THROUGH 59; APPROVED FOR CAPACITY OF 76 NON-AMBULATORY; WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE (10)
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — 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
$2,700a month to start
Likely $2,100–$3,450
From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$2,700a month
Likely $2,100–$3,700
With a studio 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$2,700likely $2,100–$3,450
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 communities with 50 or more beds within 12 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 $2,100–$3,700
- $2,700
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $2,600–$6,950
- $4,700
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for 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 9 communities with 50 or more beds within 12 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.
9 homes like this within 12 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,650–$5,700.
- 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 9 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Brookdale Kettleman LaneLodi · 2.5 mi · Large community$5,640Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Brookdale LodiLodi · 2.5 mi · Large community$4,145Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- River Fountains of LodiLodi · 2.6 mi · Large community$2,795Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Oakmont of LodiLodi · 3.2 mi · Large community$5,695Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- The Commons on ThorntonStockton · 7.5 mi · Large community$4,270Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- The Oaks at Inglewood Assisted LivingStockton · 9.4 mi · Large community$2,795Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- The Courtyard at Rio Las PalmasStockton · 9.9 mi · Large community$1,760Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Summerfield of StocktonStockton · 12 mi · Large community$4,295Listed on Seniorly · memory care shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
- Oakmont of BrooksideStockton · 12 mi · Large community$4,695Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 17 Louie Avenue, Lodi, CA 95240Address 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 2025, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 27, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- September 17, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 1
- Substantiated allegations0typical 2
- Total complaints0typical 6
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents
Aug 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Kesha Lewis arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year Annual Inspection Visit. LPA was met by administrator. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Administrator. Administrator certificate # 7003501740 expires 01/22/2028. LPA and administrator inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry area, living area and other common areas, as well as outside of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Facility is a 76 bed facility with a current census of 66. There is entry door is leading to the living room, kitchen with a hallway to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Medications noted to be locked to residents in care. LPA also conducted the care tool. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. Hot water temperature was measured at 120 F degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is within the required range of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the following posted on the facility wall: Facility license, sketch, See Something Say Something poster, Ombudsman poster, Theft and Loss Policy, Resident Bill of Rights, Rights of Resident/Family Councils. LPA observed the facility to have adequate food supply of 7 days non-perishables and 2 days perishables in place. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. LPA observed, fire extinguishers inspected on 02/10/2026 and current, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were tested on 06/22/2026, central heating and air in the facility. The first aid kit was found in compliance. LPA reviewed eight (8) staff files. All staff is fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility and staff have current First Aid or CPR certifications on file. Facility is conducting initial and continuing training as required. LPA reviewed eight (8) resident facility files, COVID-19 Plan, and survey binder. All necessary documents were in place. Exit interview held with staff and copies of reports left at conclusion of visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 27, 2026
Jul 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Incident
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kesha Lewis arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct a case management visit. LPA met Frances Santillan , and explained the purpose of the visit. An incident report was sent to the Department regarding a a staff member from the ventage fair facility that used a residents (R1) debit cared to makes purchases on tik tok, R1 moved from vintage fair to Arbor then discovered the charges. That staff member never worked at arbor. That staff member has been let go. Per California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22, No deficiencies are being cited. An exit interview was held, a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 27, 2026
May 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 5/20/2025,Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kesha Lewis arrived announced to conduct an inspection to the above facility for purpose of a pre-licensing evaluation. This pre-licensing is for Change of Ownership (CHOW). LPA met with Belinda Guzman, Erik Olson with Ensign and Frances Santillan with convent care and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA, Kesha Lewis inspected the physical plant of the facility to ensure compliance of Title 22 regulation. LPA observed 8 random resident units, the activity room, dining room, kitchen, laundry, and outdoor areas. Facility has a 76-resident capacity for Assisted Living residents, 76 of which 76 can be non ambulatory residents. Facility is a one-story building located in a residential neighborhood. Outdoor passageways, walkways, driveways, and steps are free from obstructions. LPA did not observe hazards, such as ladders, gardening tools and/or motorized equipment in the front, back and/or side areas of the facility. LPA did not observe bodies of water at this time. Bedrooms Residents: LPA inspected 8 resident units. Each unit is fire cleared for non-ambulatory residents. The resident apartments/units are spacious and will easily accommodate the residents furnishings. The inspected resident units were observed to be furnished with adequate storage for resident belongings. Bathroom: Each resident unit contain private bathroom. All bathrooms inspected have working toilets, wash basins and showers. There are grab rails next to both the toilets and the showers as well as nonskid flooring. Toxins and Chemicals: Toxins and chemicals for cleaning are properly stored, locked, and inaccessible to residents in care. Water temperature: Water temperature in a randomly selected bathroom (in a resident units) were measured at 112 and 119 degrees F. Activities: Facility employs an activity director. LPA observed activity calendar for residents use. LPA observed an activity area in the facility. Doors leading to the outside have auditory devices to monitor exits. Food Service and Kitchen: Kitchen area and dining area were inspected and observed to be in good repair. Knives, cutlery and other sharp kitchen utensils are in locked and inaccessible to residents. Food supply was adequate and stored in kitchen refrigerator and walk-in pantry and consists of the following: A variety of fresh and canned fruit, vegetable and meat food items. Stove burners and oven were observed to be in good repair. Temperatures in refrigerator and freezer were observed to be within regulatory standard. Menu was observed and available to residents in care. Smoke Detectors/Carbon Monoxide: Each inspected resident units were observed to have a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors. Additionally, facility is equipped with sprinkler system. Smoke detectors are hardwired and interconnected, and they are fully operational. Facility conducts quarterly disaster emergency drills. Medications and First-Aid Kit: Resident medications were observed to be stored in the medication room and observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. First aid kit has been inspected which has at least the following: thermometer, tweezers, scissors, antiseptic, bandages, gauze and manual which are stored in locked cabinet, available for staff use but inaccessible to clients. Facility, Residents & Staff Files: Applicant will handling cash resources for residents or families that choose to. Records of staff and residents are stored in a locked room and accessible to staff. LPA reviewed 5 resident files and 5 staff files. Component III: was Conducted on 5/20/2025 at Arbor Place, information provided about how to operate the facility within substantial compliance. Pre licensing is complete and this facility has no deficiencies. An exit interview was conducted with Belinda Guzman. A copy of this report was provided. If the applicant have 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, May 20, 2025
Apr 16, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
This is an amended report. Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Liza King AMENDED this report which was previously entered on this facility in error. The exact report in its original form can be located on facility number 397004353. No citations were issued and a copy of this report was provided via email to the Administrator of record Belinda Guzman.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 16, 2025
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87211(a)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Apr 18, 2025
Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department may require, including, but not limited to, the following: A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence of any of the events specified in (A) through (D) below. This report shall include the resident's name, age, sex and date of admission; date and nature of event; attending physician's name, findings, and treatment, if any; and disposition of the case. This requirement was not meet as evidenced by: based on, interviews with clients, records recieved, and adminststrator inteview. this poses a potential risk to residents in care,the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 16, 2025
Plan of correction: The adminstrator will sign the citation, read and understand the regulation, and email confirmation to the LPA.
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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in San Joaquin County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Optimum Senior Care Home
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$4,050 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Golden Pine Guest Home
Lodi · Mid-size home · 0.7 mi away
$3,750 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Home Sweet Home
Lodi · Mid-size home · 1.2 mi away
$4,200 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Balance Assisted Living and Memory Care
Lodi · Large community · 1.5 mi away
$3,250 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Alems Senior Care Home II
Lodi · Small home · 2.2 mi away
$4,600 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Brookdale Kettleman Lane
Lodi · Large community · 2.5 mi away
$5,640 a month to start · Listed by the home