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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,950 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,100
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit0 of 6 beds occupiedJanuary 3, 2023 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJune 1, 2026CDSS inspection record
Ark Care Home is a small care home in Palmdale — 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 2016.
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 Ark Care Home
Is Ark Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Ark Care Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Ark Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Ark Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Ark Care Home cost?
$4,950 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,050–$6,100. 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 small homes within 15 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 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 Ark Care Home 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 Ark Care Home LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Can Ark Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Ark Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ARK CARE HOME LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197609016. 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 Ark Care Home LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 2 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 1, 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 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident
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. 6 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH ONE MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
- 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
Covelight estimate
$4,950a month to start
Likely $4,050–$6,100
From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,950a month
Likely $4,050–$6,250
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$4,950likely $4,050–$6,100
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 15 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 $4,050–$6,250
- $4,950
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,750–$9,350
- $6,950
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 9 small homes within 15 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 15 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,600–$4,800.
- 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
- All Star CarePalmdale · 2.1 mi · Small home$4,525Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- 1St Golden Senior Care HomePalmdale · 8.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sarah's Care HomeLancaster · 8.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Pink Coral Residence IIPalmdale · 8.6 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Club Rancho ManorPalmdale · 11 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alexo ManorLancaster · 11 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Antelope Valley ManorLancaster · 13 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Beyond A HomeLancaster · 14 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Caring Home CottageLancaster · 15 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 37616 Ribbon Lane, Palmdale, CA 93552Address 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 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2016. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 1, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- June 1, 2026
- Occupied · January 3, 2023 visit
- 0 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 2 complaint reports the state published for this home, dated August 7, 2022 to January 3, 2023. 2 of the 2 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (2). 2 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 2 complaint reports below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints2typical 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 2016.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents
Jun 1, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 6/01/2026 at approximately 09:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Angelica Segovia conducted an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA was greeted by the Administrator, Richard Mandac and stated the reason for their visit. LPA asked for the census, Staff/Resident Roster, and Liability Insurance. LPA conducted a physical plant tour at approximately 12:00 PM and the following was noted: The facility is a single-story building with five (5) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms currently occupying four (4) residents. There is a designated staff room and bathroom. The facility has an approved fire clearance for six (6) non-ambulatory residents of which one (1) may be bedridden. Hospice waiver for two (2). Common areas: The living rooms and dining room were observed to be neat, clean, and organized. The rooms were observed to be properly furnished and in good repair. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 71°F. LPA observed a fire extinguisher to be located in the kitchen and dated 05/22/2026. LPA observed required postings such as See/Say Something and Personal Rights to be located alongside the hallway leading towards the bedrooms. A fireplace was observed to be covered and inaccessible to residents. A working telephone was observed. Kitchen: The kitchen was observed to be clean and free from pests. Sufficient supplies of seven (7) day nonperishable foods and two (2) day perishable foods were observed. Knives/sharps were observed to be kept in a locked kitchen drawer. The cleaning solutions/toxins were observed to be kept locked in the hallway closet. Kitchen appliances were observed to be working and in proper condition. (continue to LIC 809-C) Bedrooms: The residents’ rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate furniture and lighting system. LPA observed appropriate auditory signals in each room working and in proper condition. Hallways/passageways are lighted appropriately Bathrooms: The bathrooms were checked for cleanliness and proper operation. The hot water temperature was measured within regulations at 112.5 °F. LPA observed appropriate grab rails and slip-resistant mats to be in proper condition. Garage: The garage can be accessed from inside of the facility and was observed to be kept locked. LPA observed the garage to be used for storage purposes. An additional freezer used to store additional food was observed. Laundry Room: The laundry room is located near the garage. The laundry appliances were observed to be working and in proper condition. Extra linens/covers were observed stored in the laundry cabinets. Staff Room: LPA observed staff room locked and inaccessible to residents. Backyard: The backyard of the facility is equipped with a designated shaded area with outdoor furniture for residents. There is no body of water located at the facility. Medications: The medications along with staff and residents’ files were observed to be kept in a locked storage closet located within the hallway’s passageway. First-aid kit observed to be equipped with but not limited to bandages, scissors, digital thermometer, tweezer, and First Aid manual. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide observed to be working properly and were tested. The Last Fire Drill was conducted on 3/06/2026. Residents/Staff Records: LPA conducted a complete file review of resident records. Resident records appeared to be complete and updated. Staff records: LPA conducted a complete file review of two (2) staff records. Staff records appeared to be complete and updated. There were no immediate health and safety hazards observed during the day of inspection. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 1, 2026
Apr 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 4/17/2025 at approximately 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Angelica Segovia conducted an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA was greeted by the caregiver and stated the reason for their visit. Facility Designee Richard Mandac arrived shortly after to assist with today’s visit. LPA asked for the census, Staff/Resident Roster, and Liability Insurance. LPA conducted a physical plant tour at approximately 11:00 AM and the following was noted: The facility is a single-story building with five (5) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms currently occupying three (3) residents. There is a designated staff room and bathroom. The facility has an approved fire clearance for six (6) non-ambulatory residents of which one (1) may be bedridden. Hospice waiver for two (2). Sign in sheet, hand sanitizer, gloves and masks are available upon entrance. Common areas: The living rooms and dining room were observed to be neat, clean, and organized. The rooms were observed to be properly furnished and in good repair. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 71°F. LPA observed a fire extinguisher to be located in the kitchen and dated 05/16/24. LPA observed required postings such as See/Say Something, Facility License, and Personal Rights alongside the hallway leading towards the bedrooms. A fireplace was observed to be covered and inaccessible to residents. A working telephone was observed. Kitchen: The kitchen was observed to be clean and free from pests. Sufficient supplies of seven (7) day nonperishable foods and two (2) day perishable foods were observed. LPA observed an additional freezer used to store extra food located inside the garage. Knives/sharps were observed to be kept in a locked kitchen drawer. The cleaning solutions/toxins were observed to be kept locked in the hallway closet. Kitchen appliances were observed to be working and in proper condition. (continued on LIC 809-C) Bedrooms: The residents’ rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate furniture and lighting system. LPA observed appropriate auditory signals in each room working and in proper condition. Hallways/passageways are lighted appropriately. Extra linens/covers were observed stored in multiple cabinets located in the laundry area. Bathrooms: The bathrooms were checked for cleanliness and proper operation. The hot water temperature was measured within regulations at 106.7 °F. Garage: The garage can be accessed from inside of the facility and was observed to be kept locked. LPA observed cleaning solutions, toxins, and an extra freezer for food all stored within the garage and inaccessible to residents. Laundry Room: The laundry room is located near the garage. The laundry appliances were observed to be working and in proper condition. Staff Room: LPA observed staff room locked and inaccessible to residents. Backyard: The backyard of the facility is equipped with a designated shaded area with outdoor furniture for residents. There is no body of water located at the facility. Medications: The medications were observed stored in a locked closet located with the hallway’s passageway. First-aid kit observed to be equipped with but not limited to bandages, scissors, digital thermometer, tweezer, and First Aid manual. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide observed to be working properly and were tested. The Last Fire Drill was conducted on 3/01/2025. Residents/Staff Records: LPA conducted a complete file review of resident records. Resident records appeared to be complete and updated. Staff records: LPA conducted a complete file review of staff records. Staff records appeared to be complete and updated. There were no immediate health and safety hazard observed during the day of inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the Facility Designee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 17, 2025
Jul 13, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gary Tan, met with Administrator Richard Mandac for a one (1) year required visit for this facility. Purpose of the visit was stated. There is only one entrance being utilized at the facility, there are required poster posted at the main door. Screening area is located immediately upon entrance. Sign in sheet, hand sanitizer, gloves and masks are available. The facility had submitted and approved Mitigation and Infection Plan. Signs of Covid 19 prevention protocol signs were posted outside the doors. Hand washing, coughing etiquette, physical distancing and other necessary signs were posted in the bathroom and all over the facility. A tour of the physical plant was conducted with Mr. Mandac at 9:123 AM. The facility has five (5) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms currently occupying three (3) residents. One (1) bedroom and one (1) bathroom is designated for staff use only. The facility is fire cleared for six (6) non-ambulatory residents, one of which maybe bedridden. Hospice waiver for two (2) residents. Physical environment was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, floors and floor coverings, and doors were checked, the following was noted: Living and dining room furniture were also checked. The living room is neat and clean along with the dining room. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 76°F. Dual smoke/carbon monoxide detector is hardwired, tested and observed to be operational. There was a fire extinguisher located in the bedroom hallway. Fire extinguisher was observed to be full and last inspected on 05/16/24. The backyard of the facility has outdoor furniture, with a covered shaded area for clients. There is no body of water in the facility. (continued on LIC 809-C) (continued from LIC 809) The garage is attached to the home and also being used as storage for frozen and emergency food and old equipment. The garage is observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Laundry room is located along the bedroom hallway going to the garage. Laundry detergents, cleaning solutions and other chemicals and toxins are locked and secured in the garage. Food Service/Kitchen area was sufficiently stocked with two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are properly wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Dishwashing liquids and other cleaning supplies were stored in the garage. All sharps and knives were also observed to be locked in the medication cabinet. The Clients' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate furniture and lighting system. Hall ways/passage ways are lit to non-private rooms. Clients have sufficient amounts of personal hygiene product which is provided by the licensee. Staff Room: Staff room is observed to be locked. No medications are observed in the staff room. The bathrooms were checked for cleanliness and proper operation. LPA observed the appropriate grab bars for each toilet, bathtub and shower. The hot water temperature measured at 111.2.°F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There is enough clean linen available in stock at the cabinet. Medications: LPA observed medication in the medication cabinet located in the bedroom hallway to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Medications are listed on the centrally stored medication and destruction record. There is a complete first aid kit located in the bedroom hallway. Client records: Client records are reviewed and appeared to be complete and updated. Staff records: LPA also conducted a complete file review of staff records. Staff record appeared to be complete and updated. Disaster drill was last conducted on 07/01/24. Required posting are observed to be complete and current and displayed properly at the facility. Exit interview conducted and copy of this report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 13, 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?
- 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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