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Augdon Senior Care Home #3
Small home·Licensed for 4·Exeter, California
- Care approvals on fileDementia · Hospice · BedriddenState 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)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJuly 10, 2026CDSS inspection record
Augdon Senior Care Home #3 is a small care home in Exeter — 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 2022. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory care is not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.
Quick answers and the state record
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Augdon Senior Care Home #3
Is Augdon Senior Care Home #3 licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Augdon Senior Care Home #3 licensed for?
4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Augdon Senior Care Home #3 been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Augdon Senior Care Home #3 still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Augdon Senior Care Home #3 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 #3 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 Care Homes, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Can Augdon Senior Care Home #3 keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Augdon Senior Care Home #3 license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “AUGDON SENIOR CARE HOME #3”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #547209224. 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 Care Homes, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is July 10, 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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved by the state
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 4 residents
State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR FOUR (4) BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR ONE (1).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
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
- 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 27, 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
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
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 2 nearby homes that publish a rate
- Jordeth Senior Care HomeVisalia · 9.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Harvest at FowlerFowler · 37 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 216 Albert Avenue, Exeter, CA 93221Address 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 2022, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2022. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 10, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- July 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 2022.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Jul 10, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 07/10/26, 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) Whitney Hatton. LPA was informed by S1 that Licensee/Administrator Frances Augdon Assistant was unavailable to attending meeting. Administrator Renee Arreguin was called arrived shortly and left during visit unable to stay for meeting. LPA toured facility with S1. All two 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. Medications observed kept locked in kitchen shelf. Fire extinguishers were observed with a service date 02/5/26. Last fire drill was completed on 05/30/26. LPA observed 2 day supplies of perishable and 7 day supplies of non-perishable food. Cleaning supplies observed stored and locked under kitchen sink and in laundry shelves. All bedrooms were observed to have required furnishings and with adequate lighting. Bedroom 2 door observed in disrepair and hole was observed in the lower wall in bedroom 2. Bathroom was toured. LPA observed with securely fastened grab bars and non-skid mats. Hot water temperature was tested at 114 degrees F in bathroom 3, 115.2 degree F in bathroom 2, and 113.5 degree F in bathroom 1. Extra linens and towels observed in hall closet. (Continued to Lic 809C) (continued from Lic 809) Outside of facility toured and observed to be free of debris with adequate outdoor seating available for residents. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and observed to be operational. All residents and sample of staff files were reviewed to have all required documents. A deficiency is being cited on the attached Lic 809D in accordance to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 see attached 809D. Exit Interview conducted. The following documents are requested and submitted to Fresno CCL by: 07/16/26. Forms requested: Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610E, current liability insurance, and current Administrator certificate. A copy of this report was provided to the House Manager, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2026
The state marks this report as 9 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Aug 11, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 08/11/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct a required Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and met with caregiver Tyler Flores and Julie Pimentel. House Lead Whitney Hatton called and arrived shortly. All three residents were present during inspection. Administrator Renee Arreguin arrived later during inspection. LPA toured facility with Licensee and caregiver. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside. Fire extinguisher was observed with the service date 02/05/25. Medications were observed kept locked in the kitchen cabinet. Residents’ MARS was reviewed. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Cleaning chemicals were observed locked under kitchen sink and laundry room shelf. Extra linens observed. Residents' bedrooms were toured and observed to be adequately furnished with bed, dresser, and adequate lighting. Bathrooms were toured and observed functional. Non-skid mats and grabbed bars were observed. Hot water temperature was tested maintained at 109.9 degrees F in bathroom 1, 110.8 degree F in bathroom 2, and 107.2 degree F in bathroom 3. Outside of the facility toured. Exit side gate was self-closing and self-latching. Adequate outdoor seating is available for residents. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were operational during inspection. All residents’ and sample staff files were reviewed to have all required records. No deficiencies issued during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted. The following documents are requested and submitted to Fresno CCL by: 08/18/25. The following updated forms were requested: Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610E, current liability insurance, and current Administrator Certificate. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 11, 2025
Aug 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 08/08/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Walton arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and requested to meet with the Administrator. Facility staff granted LPA entry to the facility and contacted Licensee, Whitney Hatton via telephone. Licensee arrived a short time later. LPA met with Licensee and Administrator, Renee Arreguin. LPA conducted a tour inside and outside of facility. Facility observed to be clean, odor free and at a comfortable temperature. Common areas were furnished well with adequate seating and lighting available. Resident rooms appeared clean and had required furnishings. LPA observed an adequate supply of linen. Resident bathrooms were properly equipped with securely fastened grab bars in toilet and tub/shower areas, non-skid mats were observed. Hot water measured between 112.7 degrees F through 114.4 degrees F. Kitchen toured, appeared clean, observed a 7-day supply of non-perishable food and 2-day supply of perishable food. Exterior tour conducted, all exits open and free of obstructions. Side gate was observed to be self-latching. Fire extinguisher serviced on 01/05/2024. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors observed operational during today’s inspection. Last fire drill conducted on 04/27/2024. All cleaning supplies are locked and secured under kitchen sink. LPA reviewed staff and client records. Medications reviewed and observed to have original labels and be administered as prescribed. LPA is requesting the following documents be submitted to the Fresno CCL office by 08/22/2024: 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), Surety Bond No deficiencies issued. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was discussed and provided to Licensee, Whitney Hatton, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this document.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 8, 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?
- Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?
- 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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Glory Days Assisted Living
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Tlc Assisted Living for Seniors
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Heart and Home Living
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