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Av RCFE, Oldfield
Small home·Licensed for 6·Lancaster, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,850 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,950
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitMarch 17, 2026CDSS inspection record
Av RCFE, Oldfield is a small care home in Lancaster — 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 2024.
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 Av RCFE, Oldfield
Is Av RCFE, Oldfield licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Av RCFE, Oldfield licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Av RCFE, Oldfield been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Av RCFE, Oldfield still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Av RCFE, Oldfield cost?
$4,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,950–$5,950. 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 8 small homes within 8 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 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Lancaster that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $4,250 a month, and the middle figure is $3,800 (n = 5 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 Av RCFE, Oldfield 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 Av RCFE, Oldfield, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Antelope Valley Medical Center is 2.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Av RCFE, Oldfield 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.
Av RCFE, Oldfield license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “AV RCFE, OLDFIELD”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197610472. 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 Av RCFE, Oldfield, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is March 17, 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 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS, OF WHICH ONE(1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #3. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX(6).
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
Covelight estimate
$4,850a month to start
Likely $3,950–$5,950
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,850a month
Likely $3,950–$6,150
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$4,850likely $3,950–$5,950
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 8 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 $3,950–$6,150
- $4,850
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,650–$9,250
- $6,850
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 8 small homes within 8 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.
8 homes like this within 8 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$4,900.
- 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 8 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Sarah's Care HomeLancaster · 3.0 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Antelope Valley ManorLancaster · 3.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pink Coral Residence IIPalmdale · 5.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alexo ManorLancaster · 6.1 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Club Rancho ManorPalmdale · 6.9 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- 1St Golden Senior Care HomePalmdale · 6.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Caring Home CottageLancaster · 7.3 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Beyond A HomeLancaster · 7.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 839 East Oldfield Street, Lancaster, CA 93535Address 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 2023, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 17, 2026.
- On file since
- 2023
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- March 17, 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 2024.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 5 of 5 documents
Mar 17, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 03/17/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorena Casillas conducted an announced annual visit to this facility. LPA arrived at 9:30 am, however, there was no one at the facility. LPA called and spoke to Administrator Fernando DeGuzman who stated that they were on their way to the facility. Administrator arrived shortly after. LPA spoke to Administrator and explained the reason for the visit. Entrance interview conducted. Infection Control and Emergency Preparedness Plan: LPA reviewed facility Infection Control Plan and Emergency Preparedness Plan to make sure protocols are being reviewed and/or updated. Plans were discussed and updated. At 11:30 am LPA began the facility tour with the Administrator and the following was observed. The facility has no residents currently living in the home therefore the tool kit was not used during this visit. The facility has a fire clearance for five (5) non-ambulatory residents and one (1) bedridden resident. The facility has six (6) approved hospice waivers. Common Areas: LPA observed the living room to be neat and clean along with the dining room. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 71°F. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed to be operational. Bedrooms: There are three (3) bedrooms for resident use, which contain beds, a mattress on each bed, linens, nightstand, lamp, chair, chest of drawers, and a closet. All window screens were in good repair. Continued on LIC809-C Kitchen: The facility has a seven-day supply of non-perishable foods and will have a two-day supply of perishable foods when residents are acquired. There are two (2) fire extinguishers, one is located in the kitchen and the other in a hallway, both were full and last purchased on 02/20/26. Appliances in the kitchen appeared to be functional. The medication will be locked in a medication cabinet which is stored on the kitchen counter. The knives are located in a locked kitchen drawer. The kitchen appeared to be clean and clear of clutter and free of pests. Bathrooms: There are two (2) bathrooms that are equipped with hand soap, paper towels, grab bars, slip resistant mats and trash cans with lids. The water temperature was tested at 12:00 pm and was within regulation at 112°F. Laundry/Garage: The washer and dryer were in the garage and appeared to be in good repair. There is a hallway closet that was locked and contained cleaning solutions. A hallway cabinet contained linens and personal hygiene items. LPA observed additional stored items in the garage. Surrounding Grounds: The backyard contained comfortable seating. The side gate leading from the backyard to the front yard was not locked. Passageways were clear of obstructions. LPA observed door alarms throughout the facility, and they were observed to be functional. Resident & Staff files: No current residents or staff, files were not reviewed. Resident & Staff interviews: No interviews conducted as there are no residents or staff. Administrative: All fees are current. No citations issued. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report provided to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 17, 2026
Feb 11, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorena Casillas met with the Licensee/Administrator Fernando De Guzman for an unannounced Case Management visit for this facility. On 01/23/2026 LPA Casillas received an email from Licensee/Administrator stating that they would like to surrender their license and close the facility. LPA arrived at 09:40 am, Licensee informed LPA that they do not have any residents as they were not able to secure any since opening. The Licensee is no longer interested in keeping the facility open and wishes to cease operation due to focusing on family. Licensee states that they have plans to lease the home. A tour of the physical plant was conducted with Licensee. The facility has three (3) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. Facility is currently not occupied by residents. Facility has been absent from residents since first being licensed. LPA confirmed that there are no residents in the facility. During visit Licensee had questions regarding a change of ownership (CHOW) as a potential option in leu of relinquishing their license at this time. LPA was able to answer Licensee's questions and Licensee decided to keep facility open until the potential CHOW is further discussed. Licensee mentioned that there is a potential entity that would be interested in a CHOW, they just need to meet and finalize their decision. At this time Licensee has decided that they would like to keep their license and will keep LPA informed on what the next steps will be. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report provided to Licensee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 11, 2026
Jan 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 01/15/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorena Casillas conducted an announced annual visit to this facility and met with the Administrator Fernando De Guzman. The facility has a fire clearance for five (5) non-ambulatory residents and one (1) bedridden resident. LPA arrived at 9:30 am, there was no one at the facility. LPA called and spoke to Administrator who stated that they were on their way to the facility. Administrator arrived shortly after. LPA spoke to Administrator and explained the reason for the visit. Entrance interview conducted. While LPA was waiting for Administrator LPA noticed a smell of natural gas. Upon entry to the home LPA noticed that there was a strong smell of natural gas. LPA and Administrator exited the building and emergency services were called. Southern California Gas company and the Fire Department arrived shortly after, found there to be a leak in a valve on the boiler located in the garage. This will be immediately repaired. Once the home was cleared LPA and Administrator resumed the annual visit. At 11:30 am LPA began the facility tour with the Administrator, the following was observed. The facility has no residents currently residing therefore the tool kit was not used during this visit. Common area: The living room contained comfortable seating. The family room contained comfortable seating and games. The room temperature was at a comfortable 68°F. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were tested at 12:00 pm and were observed to be operational. The dining area was neat and clean with sufficient seating to accommodate all residents. Continued on LIC809-C Kitchen: The facility has a seven-day supply of non-perishable food and will have a two-day supply of perishable foods when residents are acquired. There are two (2) fire extinguishers, one is located in the kitchen and the other in a hallway, both were full. Appliances in the kitchen appeared to be functional. The medication will be locked in a medication cabinet which is stored on the kitchen counter. The knives are located in a locked kitchen drawer. The kitchen appeared to be clean of clutter and free of pests. Bedrooms: There are three (3) bedrooms for resident use, which contained beds, a mattress on each bed, linens, night stand, lamp, a chair, chest of drawers, and a closet. All window screens were in good repair. Bathrooms: There are two (2) bathrooms which contained hand soap, paper towels, grab bars, slip resistant mats and a trash can with a lid. The water temperature was tested at 12:10 pm and was within regulation between 105°F and 120°F. Laundry/Garage: The washer and dryer were in the garage and appeared to be functional and in good repair. There is a hallway closet that was locked and contained cleaning solutions. A hallway cabinet contained linens and personal hygiene items. LPA observed additional stored items in the garage. Surrounding grounds: The backyard contained comfortable seating. The side gate leading from the backyard to the front yard was not locked. Passageways were clear of obstructions. LPA observed egress delayed alarms throughout the facility, and they were observed to be functional. Resident and staff files: No current residents or staff, files were not reviewed. Medication: There are no medications as there are no residents. Resident and Staff interviews: No interviews conducted as there are no residents or staff. Administrative: All fees are current. No citations issued. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report provided to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 15, 2025
Jan 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 01/04/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an announced pre-licensing visit to this facility and met with the Administrator and the business partner. This is a new application and a fire clearance dated 10/24/2023 was received for five (5) non-ambulatory residents and one (1) bedridden resident. The facility phone number is 661-418-0425.. The purpose of today’s visit is to inspect the facility to ensure that it maintains compliance under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Component III was conducted with the applicant from 9:15 am until 10:20 am. Today’s site visit consisted of LPA touring the physical plant inside and outside from 10:35 am until 11:10 am. LPA Spaeth observed the following: Common Areas – The living room contained comfortable seating. The dining room table and chairs are located in the kitchen. The family room contained comfortable seating and games. Kitchen - The facility contained a seven-day supply of non-perishable food and a two-day supply of perishable foods. A fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen. Appliances in the kitchen appeared to be functional. The knives and medications were locked in a medication cabinet which is stored on the kitchen counter. The pantry contained emergency food and water. Backyard - The backyard contained comfortable seating. The side gate leading from the backyard to the front yard was not locked. Continued - 809C Bedrooms - There are three (3) bedrooms which contained beds, a mattress on each bed, linens, night stand, lamp, a chair, chest of drawers, and a closet. Bathrooms- There are two bathrooms which contained hand soap, paper towels, grab bars, slip resistant mats and a trash can. The water temperature was recorded at 11:11 am and was 110. degrees F. Hallway - The hallway closet was locked and contained cleaning solutions. A hallway cabinet contained linens and personal hygiene items. Garage- LPA observed the garage was locked and contained the washer and dryer. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 11:30 am and were operable. The facility was clean and appears to be in good repair. LPA observed the egress delayed alarm was functional. 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 was conducted with Licensee. A copy of this report was signed and delivered.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 3, 2024
Nov 6, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: Name - Fernando de Guzman CEO/Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On November 6, 2023, 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 the 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 6, 2023
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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