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Atwater Village South

Small home·Licensed for 6·Los Angeles, California

Licensed since 2019Licence #197609791
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$4,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedSeptember 3, 2021 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitAugust 21, 2026CDSS inspection record

Atwater Village South is a small care home in Los Angeles — 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 2019.

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 Atwater Village South

Is Atwater Village South licensed?

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

How many residents is Atwater Village South licensed for?

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

Has Atwater Village South been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Atwater Village South still open?

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

What does Atwater Village South cost?

$4,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living studio with alcove, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 8 other homes of a similar licensed size in Los Angeles that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,250 to $8,500 a month, and the middle figure is $7,000 (n = 8 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 Atwater Village South 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 Jocelyn's Loving Place Corp., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Jocelyn's Loving Place Corp. — at least 3 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is 0.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Atwater Village South 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.

Atwater Village South license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “ATWATER VILLAGE SOUTH”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #197609791. 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 Jocelyn's Loving Place Corp., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is August 21, 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 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 1 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

This home’s starting rate

$4,500a month to start

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

Likely monthly total

$4,500a month

Likely $4,500–$5,100

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$4,500this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living studio with alcove, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared room insteadAsknot on file

    This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living studio with alcove. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.

  • 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 $4,500–$5,100
$4,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,500–$8,600
$6,500

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

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 studio with alcove, seen September 9, 2026.

24 homes like this within 9 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,350–$8,000.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 24 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 3454 Perlita Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039Address 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 2021, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2019. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 21, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
6
Most recent visit
August 21, 2026
Occupied · September 3, 2021 visit
6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated September 3, 2021. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unfounded” (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 2019.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020251102024110202311020221102021110

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Aug 21, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 08/21/26, Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Raymond Comer, arrived to conduct an unannounced annual inspection visit. LPA met the with Administrator Jocelyn Espiritu, and reason for the visit was discussed. Facility is licensed as a single-story residence. Total capacity for six (6) non-ambulatory; one may be bedridden. Hospice waiver for four (4). Facility has four (4) total resident bedrooms; two private, and two shared. Facility has two (2) bathrooms. At 10:45 am, LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant with the Administrator and observed the following: PHYSICAL PLANT was inspected for cleanliness and condition. Facility’s main door is the primary entry/exit access. Screening area is located immediately upon entrance. Visitor sign-in sheet, hand sanitizer, gloves and masks are available. Required signage posted throughout the facility. Room temperature is comfortable; thermostat displays a setting of 74.0°F., within the required range. Rear glass doors allow exiting to back yard. Required postings are prominently displayed and observed to be current. Disaster drills were last conducted on 7/01/2026. FIRE DETECTION/SUPPRESSION SYSTEM present at facility. Multiple combination smoke\ carbon monoxide alarm detectors are installed, hardwired and interconnected. Detectors were tested and function properly. Two (2) fire extinguishers were observed; located near the front entrance and rear exit. Extinguishers indicate a full charge; last inspection service date: 02/06/2026. [LIC 809C]-Continued- MEDICATIONS: are stored in secured med cart in the kitchen area; inaccessible to residents. Medications are listed on a centrally stored medication and destruction record log. A First Aid kit is fully stocked and includes manual. KITCHEN area is clean and non-cluttered. LPA observed refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven, dishwasher and sink to be operational. Knives/Sharps are stored in lower cabinets, locked and inaccessible to residents. Plates, cups, utensils, and two day supply of perishable food is properly stored and labeled. A seven day supply of nonperishable food is located in kitchen area pantry. Dish Soap, cleaning solutions, and toxins are stored in locked lower cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. BEDROOMS: Resident bedrooms #2 and #3 are private. Resident bedrooms #1 and #4 are shared. All bedrooms are observed as clean with sufficient lighting, properly furnished with bedding, linens, at least one chair, and night stand. BATHROOMS were observed to be clean and sanitary with necessary supplies and required safety fixtures (grab bars, anti-slip floor stripping). Hot water temperature measured at 108°F., within the required range. OUTDOORS: (backyard) area observed to have a shaded patio, with tables with sufficient seating for the residents. Patio furniture was observed to be in good condition. All trash cans were observed to be covered. There are no bodies of water in the facility. COMMON AREAS: Entry and exit doors have a functional auditory alert when the doors open. Dining room is furnished with table large enough to accommodate residents, staff, and visitors. Dining room is furnished with television, stored games, reading materials. Furniture and fixtures are clean and in good condition. Facility telephone was operational at time of visit. LAUNDRY: LPA observed the laundry room located in a kitchen area enclosure and inaccessible to residents. Laundry area is clean and clear from obstruction. Detergents, cleaning supplies, and other toxins, are securely stored and inaccessible to residents. [LIC 809C]-Continued- RESIDENT RECORDS are stored in secure and locked file cabinet in kitchen area and inaccessible to residents. Five (5) records were reviewed for current IPP and/or Needs and Services plans, physician report, admission agreements, and all required documents. Resident records appeared to be complete. STAFF RECORDS are stored in secure and locked file cabinet in kitchen area and are inaccessible to residents. Four (4) records were checked for criminal record clearances\associations to this facility, and all required documents. Staff records appear to be complete. No immediate health and safety hazards observed during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 21, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jul 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On Thursday, 07/17/25, 9:45 am, Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Raymond Comer, arrived to conduct an unannounced annual inspection visit. LPA met with Administrator Jocelyn Espiritu, and reason for the visit was discussed. Facility is licensed as a single-story residence. Total capacity for six (6) non-ambulatory; one may be bedridden. Hospice waiver for four (4). Facility has four (4) total resident bedrooms; two private, and two shared. Facility has two (2) bathrooms. At 10:00 am, LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant with the Administrator and observed the following: PHYSICAL PLANT was inspected for cleanliness and condition. Facility’s main door is the primary entry/exit access. Screening area is located immediately upon entrance. Visitor Sign-in sheet, hand sanitizer, gloves and masks are available. Hand washing, coughing etiquette, and other necessary signage are posted throughout the facility. Room temperature is comfortable; wall thermostat displays a setting of 76.0°F., within the required range. Rear glass doors allow exiting to back yard. The facility maintains a Mitigation and Infection Control plan. Required postings are prominently displayed and observed to be current. Disaster drills were last conducted on 7/01/2025. [LIC 809C]-Continued KITCHEN area is clean and clear of clutter. LPA observed refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven, dishwasher and sink to be operational. Knives/Sharps are stored in lower cabinets, locked and inaccessible to residents. Plates, cups, utensils, and two day supply of perishable food is properly stored and labeled. A seven day supply of nonperishable food is located in kitchen area pantry. Dish Soap, cleaning solutions, and toxins are stored in locked lower cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. FIRE DETECTION/SUPPRESSION SYSTEM present at facility. Multiple combination smoke\ carbon monoxide alarm detectors are installed, hardwired and interconnected. Smoke and Carbon monoxide detectors were tested and function properly. Two (2) fire extinguishers were observed; located near the front entrance and rear exit. Extinguishers indicate a full charge; last inspection service date: 03/11/2025. BEDROOMS: Resident bedrooms #2 and #3 are private. Resident bedrooms #1 and #4 are shared. All bedrooms are observed as clean with sufficient lighting, properly furnished with bedding, linens, at least one chair, and night stand. BATHROOMS were observed to be clean and sanitary with necessary supplies and required safety fixtures (grab bars, anti-slip floor stripping). Hot water temperature measured at 117°F. Within the required range. OUTDOORS: (backyard) area observed to have a shaded patio, with tables with sufficient seating for the residents. Patio furniture was observed to be in good condition. All trash cans were observed to be covered. There are no bodies of water in the facility. COMMON AREAS: Entry and exit doors have a functional auditory alert when the doors open. Dining room is furnished with table large enough to accommodate residents, staff, and visitors. Dining room furnishing with sitting area, television, stored games, reading materials. Furniture and fixtures are clean and in good condition. Facility telephone was operational at time of visit. RESIDENT RECORDS are stored in secure and locked file cabinet in kitchen area and inaccessible to residents. Records were reviewed for current IPP and/or Needs and Services plans, physician report, and admission agreements. Resident records appear to be complete and current. [LIC 809C]-Continued STAFF RECORDS are stored in secure and locked file cabinet in kitchen area and are inaccessible to residents. Records were checked for criminal record clearances\associations to this facility. Staff records appear to be complete and current. MEDICATIONS: are stored in locked and secured medications cart located in the kitchen area; inaccessible to residents. Medications are listed on a centrally stored medication and destruction record log. A First Aid kit is complete. No immediate health and safety hazards observed during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 17, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Sep 15, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with Christopher Espiritu for a Required One (01) Year visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at around 1:00 PM and the following was noted: There is one entrance being utilized at the facility. The facility has a total of four (04) bedrooms and two (02) bathrooms. The facility is fire cleared for six (06) non-ambulatory, of which one (01) may be bedridden, and a hospice waiver for four (04). The facility is currently occupying six (06) residents. The facility has outdoor furniture with a covered shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility does not have a swimming pool/body of water. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are locked away. Kitchen is sufficiently stocked with at least two (02) days perishable and seven (07) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. The living and dining room are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 73°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. Fire extinguisher is located near the front entrance, observed to be fully charged and last inspected on 11/20/2023. (continued on LIC 809-C) The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate lighting system. Hallways are well lit. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. The hot water temperature was measured at 117.8°F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets. LPA observed medication to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Facility maintains a complete first aid kit. No health and safety hazards noted during the visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 15, 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 ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents and the questions below stand in their place.

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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