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Augdon Senior Care Home #2
Small home·Licensed for 4·Tulare, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Typical starting rate$4,000 a monthTypical in Tulare County · likely $3,000–$5,000
- Home sizeLicensed for 4Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit4 of 4 beds occupiedJune 28, 2025 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJuly 9, 2026CDSS inspection record
Augdon Senior Care Home #2 is a small care home in Tulare — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 4 residents since 2007. 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
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Quick answers about Augdon Senior Care Home #2
Is Augdon Senior Care Home #2 licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Augdon Senior Care Home #2 licensed for?
4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Augdon Senior Care Home #2 been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.
Is Augdon Senior Care Home #2 still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Augdon Senior Care Home #2 cost?
$4,000 a month to start is typical in Tulare County, likely $3,000–$5,000. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for small care homes in Tulare County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.
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 Augdon Senior Care Home #2 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 Augdon, Frances, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Can Augdon Senior Care Home #2 keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Augdon Senior Care Home #2 license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “AUGDON SENIOR CARE HOME #2”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #547203991. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Augdon, Frances, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 7 state inspection visits since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is July 9, 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 by the state
- 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
AMBULATORY ONLY IN ROOM #3. ROOMS #1 & #3 APPROVED FOR NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR ONE (1).
910 - DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED (DD)
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
Typical starting rate
$4,000a month to start
Likely $3,000–$5,000
Covelight’s researched range for Tulare County · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,000a month
Likely $3,000–$5,200
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,000likely $3,000–$5,000
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for small care homes in Tulare County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,000–$5,200
- $4,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,750–$8,350
- $6,000
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 worksWhy this is a county figure
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for small care homes in Tulare County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.
- 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 3 nearby homes that publish a rate
- Jordeth Senior Care HomeVisalia · 10 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Harvest at FowlerFowler · 33 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Close to Home Residential CareFresno · 39 mi · Small home$5,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 134 Colorado Ave, Tulare, CA 93274Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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The state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.
Since 2021, the state has filed 7 documents for this home, and its records count 7 visits since 2007. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 9, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 7
- Most recent visit
- July 9, 2026
- Occupied · June 28, 2025 visit
- 4 of 4 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated June 28, 2025. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints1typical 0
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2007.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 7 documents
Jul 9, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 07/09/26, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct an annual visit. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and requested to meet with Administrator. LPA met with House manager (S1) Alicia Lomeli. Administrator Renee Arreguin was called and arrived later during visit. LPA toured facility with S1. All four residents were present during inspection. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside or outside. Knives were observed locked in the kitchen. Medications observed kept locked in medication closet. Fire extinguishers were observed with a service date 01/16/26. Last fire drill was completed on 6/18/26. Temperature maintained for refrigerator at 34 degrees F. 2 day supplies of perishable and 7 day supplies of non-perishable food were observed. Cleaning supplies observed stored and locked under kitchen sink. Gardening tools observed locked in garage cabinet. All bedrooms were observed to have required furnishings and with adequate lighting. Bathroom was toured. LPA observed with securely fastened grab bars and non-skid mats. Hot water temperature was tested at 105.1 degrees F in bathroom. Extra linens observed in hall closet. Outside of facility toured and observed to be free of debris with adequate outdoor seating available for residents. All residents and a sample of staff files were reviewed. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and observed to be operational. No deficiency cited during visit. Exit Interview conducted. LPA received copies of Lic 308, Lic 610E, Lic 9020, and current liability insurance. The following documents is requested to be submitted to the Fresno CCL by 07/14/26: Lic 500 and Lic 610E. A copy of this report was provided to the Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 9, 2026
Jun 28, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff threatens the residents while in care
On 06/28/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Salazar arrived at the facility unannonced to deliver findings on the above allegations. LPA met with Administrator, stated the purpose of the visit and was allowed entry into the facility. During the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, reviewed records and toured the facility. Based on the information received, and although the allegation may have happened, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted and copy of report was provided to Administrator. Nothe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 28, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250312115337
Jun 28, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 06/28/25, Licensing Program Analyst LPA L. Salazar arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted by Staff S1, stated the purpose of the visit and was allowed entry into the facility. S1 contacted Administrator, Renee Arreguin Rodriguez who arrived to the facility shortly after LPAs arrival. Administrator Certificate #7012073740 Exp 07/29/26. LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA observed 4 residents in care at the time of visit. Facility is a 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom house. Resident bedrooms were observed to have the required lighting/furnishings and are free from odor and passageway obstruction/fire hazards. Bathrooms were observed to have operational lights, running water, and non- slip floors. Hot water temperature tested at 105 degrees F. Required postings were observed. Cleaning supplies were observed to be locked in the laundry room. LPA toured the kitchen observed the required 7-day supply of non-perishable food and 2- day supply of fresh perishables to be properly stored. Carbon monoxide detector was observed to be operational. Fire Extinguisher was observed with a service date of 01/21/25. First aid kit was observed to contain all required items. LPA reviewed resident and staff files. 3 out of 4 residents in care attend day program. 1 out of 4 residents do not attend. LPA asked R1 if they would like to attend program and R1 replied, "yes!". LPA observed R1's IPP which states, Resident R1's IDteam agreed that due to decline in health, it was best for R1 to not return to day program. R1 has not been in day program since their admission date of 01/22/2024. . Interviews with Administrator state that the responsible party of R1 would like R1 to attend day program and hoping for even part time so R1 can have the socialization interaction. (Continuned on LIC 809) Continued from LIC 809) LPA requested the following documents be submitted to the Fresno CCL office by 07/18/2025: Current copy of Administrator Certificate, Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308), Administrator Organization (LIC 309), Affidavit regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400), Liability Insurance Emergency and Disaster Plan (LIC 610E) Personnel Report (LIC500), Register of Facility Clients/Residents (LIC9020A), and Surety Bond. No deficiencies cited on today's visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 28, 2025
The state marks this report as 6 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Jun 13, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 06/13/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Salazar arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct the required annual Inspection. LPA was greeted by Direct Support Personnel (DSP II), stated the purpose of the visit and was allowed entry into the facility. DSP II contacted the Administrator, who arrived to the facility shortly after. LPA toured the facility inside and out. Administrator on record is Rene Arreguin, Certificate #6020726740, Exp. 10/28/24. LPA observed 2 residents in care at the time of visit. Facility is a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home. The front bedroom is designated as an office Bathrooms were observed to have grab bars by the toilets and a grab bar in the shower used by residents. Residents in care receive Regional Center services. Resident bedrooms were observed to have the required lighting and furnishings and were free from odor and free from any passageway obstruction / fire hazards. Facility temperature was 78 degrees F. Bathrooms were toured and observed to have operational lights, running water, and non- slip floors. Hot water temperature tested at 107 degrees F. Trash can with lid and hand washing postings were observed. Medications were observed to be locked in a cabinet located in the entry. Cleaning supplies were observed to be locked in the garage. LPA toured the kitchen observed the required 7-day supply of non-perishable food and 2- day supply of fresh perishables to be properly stored. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and observed to be operational. Night lights were observed in the hallways. Fire Extinguisher was observed with a service date of 02/07/24. First aid kit was observed and contained all required items. Internet devices and a working phone line were observed to be available for residents in care. (Continued on 809-C) (Continued from 809) Required postings were observed for Non-discrimination LGBTQ-A+, Personal Rights of Residents in RCFE (87468.1 and 87468.2), facility's visitation policy and LETUSNO Complaint Poster, (PUB475), Ombudsman poster and Resident Council Rights were observed. No residents are receiving Hospice services residents or receiving Home Health care service. A sample of resident and staff files were reviewed and observed to have the required forms and training records. No deficiencies cited on today's visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 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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The nearest licensed homes in Tulare County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Evergreen Residence
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Park Visalia Assisted Living
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