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Ark's Villa

Small home·Licensed for 6·Valencia, California

Licensed since 2025Licence #197610686
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$4,250 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitFebruary 10, 2026CDSS inspection record

Ark's Villa is a small care home in Valencia — 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 2025.

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's Villa

Is Ark's Villa licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is Ark's Villa licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Ark's Villa been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.

Is Ark's Villa still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Ark's Villa cost?

$4,250 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 227 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,350 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 227 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's Villa 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's Villa LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is 2.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Ark's Villa 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.

Ark's Villa license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “ARK'S VILLA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #197610686. 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's Villa LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 3 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is February 10, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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 6 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
APPROVED FOR: AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS IN ROOMS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 4 ONLY. GARAGE IS A NON HABITABLE SPACE TO BE USED FOR VEHICLE AND STORAGE ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR SIX (6) RESIDENTS.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$4,250a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$4,250a month

Likely $4,250–$4,850

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 · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,250this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

  • 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 $4,250–$4,850
$4,250
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,250–$8,350
$6,250
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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

9 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,900–$5,100.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 26860 Lugar De Oro Drive, Valencia, CA 91354Address 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 2024, the state has filed 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated February 10, 2026.

On file since
2024
State visits
3
Most recent visit
February 10, 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 2025.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020251102024110

The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Feb 10, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tuesday Cabiness conducted an annual inspection. LPA was greeted by caregiver who allowed LPA to enter. The Administrator Gamer Nazari was contacted and arrived to the facility during the inspection. LPA conducted a physical plant inspection of the inside and outside. 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. 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 garage and kitchen. Kitchen appliances were observed to be working and in proper condition. Bedrooms: The facility is a single-story building with (5) private bedrooms and (2) bathrooms. All rooms were appropriately furnished, with clean bedding and linens, and lighting system. LPA observed auditory signals in each room working and in proper condition. Rooms also have fall risk alarm on the floors of resident rooms. Each time a resident touch the floor with there feet, an alarm notifies staff which room and resident touched the floor. 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 120.0. LPA observed grab bars in the shower and by the toilet, with non-skid mats in the shower. Soap and towel are available. Laundry Room: The laundry room is located near the garage. The laundry appliances were observed to be working and in proper condition. Chemicals and household supplies are locked and secured. 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. Backyard: The backyard of the facility is equipped with a designated shaded area with outdoor furniture for residents. There is swimming pool that was secured and inaccessible to residents. There were (2) exit gates. No obstruction and clear passageways. Medications: The medications were observed stored in a locked closet located with the hallway’s passageway. First-aid kit observed to be equipped. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide observed to be working properly and were tested. 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. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 10, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jan 16, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 1/16/25, at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Segovia conducted an announced Pre-licensing visit. LPA Segovia met with Administrator Gamer Jim Nazari. An application was submitted to Community Care Licensing Division-CCLD on 06/20/2024, Initial license for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), 60 years and older. The pending facility will have a Dementia Care Program. The requested capacity is for five (5) non-ambulatory and one (1) bedridden, total of up to six (6) residents, and Hospice waiver for six (6) residents. Fire clearance was approved on 11/14/2024. Structure: The facility is a single-story building with five (5) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. One (1) room will be designated staff room only. Entrance: There is only one (1) entrance being utilized. Required postings such as: Personal Rights of Residents, Rights of Resident by Council, Family Council, Infection Control, Emergency and Disaster Plan, Facility Sketch, Theft and Loss Policy, House Rules, Non-discrimination Policy and See Something Say Something are posted upon entry. Living/Dining area: The living room is neat, clean, and organized with sufficient seating for both residents and staff. The dining area is also neat, clean, and organized. Both rooms are properly furnished and in good repair. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature of seventy (70) degrees. No firearms observed or will be maintained on the premises. There is a working telephone on the premises. Fireplace: LPA observed fireplace covered and inaccessible to residents. Resident/staff files: Resident and staff files will be kept in the office located near the garage. Files will be kept in a locked cabinet inaccessible to Residents. First-aid kit observed as well. LIC809C-continued Kitchen: Sufficient supplies of dishes, cups, and silverware located within the kitchen cabinets and drawers. Sharps are stored in kitchen drawer locked and inaccessible to the residents. Sufficient supply of food such as: canned goods, bottles of water, cereal were observed. Kitchen appliances are working and in proper condition. Emergency: Fire extinguisher located upon entrance to the kitchen on the right side and dated 8/07/2024. Medications: Medication will be stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Medication storage is equipped with a lock to ensure medications will not be accessible to residents. Bedrooms: The bedrooms are properly furnished with bed, nightstand, applicable lightening, and seating. Window coverings are in good repair, not broken or damaged. LPA observed a signal systems in each bedroom windows, working and in proper condition. Bathroom: The bathrooms are in proper condition and will be equipped with sufficient personal hygiene for each resident. Towels and washcloths will not be shared. Appropriate grab-rails and slip-resistant mats observed and in proper condition. Hallways: Hallway is properly lighted. Extra linens/covers observed in storage cabinet within the passageway. The Garage: The garage can be accessed from inside the facility. It is kept locked. The garage will be used for extra storage, Cleaning solutions, Laundry detergents, extra food for emergencies, and extra personal hygiene supplies. There is an extra refrigerator and freezer. Both working and in proper condition. Laundry: Laundry is located inside the garage. Dryer and washer observed to be in good repair. Staff room: LPA observed designated staff room located near staff office. Staff room observed locked inaccessible to residents. Office: LPA observed staff reception office located near staff room. Water Temperature: The water temperature was measured in the bathrooms at 115 Fahrenheit and is within regulations. LIC809C-continued Smoke detectors: Dual interconnected smoke detectors and carbon monoxide observed to be working properly and were tested at 11:00 am. Outside: The outside is clean, free of hazards, and properly furnished with sufficient seating. A shaded area for residents was observed as well. Pool: Pool was observed to be fenced and locked inaccessible to residents. Administration: The facility had submitted a Emergency and Disaster Plan For Residential Care Facilities For The Elderly and Infection plan. Administrator: The Component III Orientation RCFE was shown/reviewed with the Administrator. Facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations at this time. This report will be forwarded to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved. Exit interview conducted and copy of this report issued to the administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 16, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Nov 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: NAZARI, GAMER JIM - Licensee/Applicant Interview Method: Telephone interview On 11/19/2024, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 19, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

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Life here

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  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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