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Ayres Residential Care Home
Small home·Licensed for 6·Los Angeles, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,800 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,750–$7,150
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitMay 8, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderMichael GabaiSince 2003 · 2 licensed homes
Ayres Residential Care Home 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 2003.
Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.
Quick answers and the state record
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Quick answers about Ayres Residential Care Home
Is Ayres Residential Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Ayres Residential Care Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Ayres Residential Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2003, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Ayres Residential Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Ayres Residential Care Home cost?
$5,800 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,750–$7,150. 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 11 small homes and similar homes within 10 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 9 other homes of a similar licensed size in Los Angeles that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,375 to $8,250 a month, and the middle figure is $7,000 (n = 9 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 Ayres Residential Care Home 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 Michael Gabai, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Michael Gabai — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical 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 Ayres Residential Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Ayres Residential Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “AYRES RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197604374. 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 Michael Gabai, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2003, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2003, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2003, 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 2003, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is May 8, 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 5 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
6 NON-AMBULATORY, ONE MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 5.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — 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
$5,800a month to start
Likely $4,750–$7,150
From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,800a month
Likely $4,750–$7,300
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$5,800likely $4,750–$7,150
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes and similar homes within 10 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 $4,750–$7,300
- $5,800
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,500–$10,300
- $7,800
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 11 small homes and similar homes within 10 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.
11 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,700–$9,000.
- 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 11 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Ayres Residential Care Home-Century CityLos Angeles · 1.4 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Coastal HouseLos Angeles · 2.2 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Miko InnLos Angeles · 2.2 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Bentley ManorLos Angeles · 2.9 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- The Palisades VillaPacific Palisades · 5.9 mi · Small home$6,400Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Ladera VistaLos Angeles · 6.4 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Ladera Sunrise Care HomeLos Angeles · 6.5 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Harvard Hope HouseLos Angeles · 8.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- The LighthouseToluca Lake · 8.9 mi · Mid-size home$2,500Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity of VerdugoBurbank · 9.3 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of Sf ValleyVan Nuys · 9.7 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 10862 Wellworth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024Address 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 2022, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2003. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 8, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- May 8, 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 2003.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
May 8, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 05/08/2026 between 08:20 AM – 12:30PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Troy Watson conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the one-year inspection. LPA met with Administrator Arielle Lewis, and the purpose of the visit was discussed. Facility is licensed to serve 6 non- ambulatory residents aged 60 and over of which (1) may be bedridden. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for (3) residents. (2) residents are diagnosed with dementia, (1) residents are receiving home health and (2) Resident is receiving hospice care services. The facility does not handle any of the residents’ money. This home is a single-story home consisting of: (6) resident bedrooms, (6) Full bathrooms, (1) staff room and (1) staff bathroom. living room, kitchen, dining area, laundry room, beauty salon room, an attached garage and an outdoor shaded patio area. The department toured the Resident bedrooms, and they contained the required furniture, a chair, overhead lighting, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked and found to be within Title 22 regulations. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, shower was free of mold/mildew, and non-skid surfaces were in place, water temperature measured between (106.2 F – 109.4 F) in the bathrooms and (106.2 F) in the kitchen. Residents’ bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked inside the facility. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards; doorways were free of obstructions. CONTINUE ON LIC9099-C Kitchen was checked and observed to be within Title 22 regulations. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked. All cleaning solutions, hazardous items, and medications were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Nine smoke detectors were checked and working properly, and (2) fire extinguishers were fully charged. Carbon monoxide detectors were operational. First Aid kit was available and contained tweezers, thermometer, scissors, gauze, tape and manual. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises.The last fire drill was conducted on 03/25/2026. During today’s visit the department did not observe any deficiencies. An exit interview was conducted with the Administrator Arielle Lewis, and a copy of this report was provided at the time of visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 8, 2026
Mar 4, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sparkle Day conducted an unannounced visit to the above facility. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the one-year inspection. LPA met with Arielle Lewis, Administrator and the purpose of the visit was discussed. Facility is licensed to serve 6 non- ambulatory residents age 60 and over of which (1) maybe bedridden. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for (3) residents. (2) of the residents are diagnosed with dementia, (2) residents are receiving home health and (1) resident is receiving hospice care services. The facility does not handle any of the residents’ money. This home is a single story home consisting of: (6) resident bedrooms, (6) Full bathroom, (1) staff room and (1) staff bathroom. living room, kitchen , dining area, laundry room, beauty salon room, an attached garage and an outdoor shaded patio area. LPA toured the Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, shower was free of mold/mildew and a non-skid mat was in place, water temperature measured between 112.1F. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards; doorways were free of obstructions. Kitchen was checked and observed to be within Title 22 regulations. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked. All cleaning solutions, hazardous items, and medications were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors were working properly and fire extinguisher was fully charged. Carbon monoxide detector was operational. First Aid kit was available. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. During todays visit LPA did not observe any deficiencies. Exit interview conducted with Antanina Remeika, caregiver. A copy of this report was provided at time of visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 4, 2025
Mar 13, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sparkle Day conducted an unannounced visit to the above facility. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the required inspection. LPA met with Arielle Lewis , Administrator and the purpose of the visit was discussed. Facility is licensed to serve 6 non- ambulatory residents of which one may be bedridden. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for 5 residents. There are residents diagnosed with dementia, Three (3) residents are receiving home health and one (1) resident is receiving hospice care services. The facility does not handle any of the residents’ money. This home is a single story home consisting of: (6) resident bedrooms, (6) Full bathroom, break room, office, living room, kitchen, dining room, laundry room , salon area and an outdoor shaded area. LPA toured the Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, shower was free of mold/mildew and a non-skid mat was in place, water temperature measured between 120F. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards; doorways were free of obstructions. Kitchen was checked and observed to be within Title 22 regulations. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked. All cleaning solutions, hazardous items, and medications were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors were working properly and fire extinguisher was fully charged. Carbon monoxide detector was operational. First Aid kit was available. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Deficiencies cited under California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), LPA observed the following deficiencies: -On 3/13/24 11:30 am LPA reviewed Resident #2, Resident #4 and R#5 records. LPA observed the records are incomplete. The above residents file did not contain Current medical assessment nor current appraisals. During todays visit All documents were received and placed in residents file. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of Report and Appeal Rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 13, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Michael Gabai, licensed since 2003, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Ayres Residential Care Home-Century City · Los Angeles
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.
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Rooms & the spaces they will use
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Room typesStudio
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence
Residents may bring a pet
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Los Angeles County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Westwood Manor
Los Angeles · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$5,600 a month to start · Covelight estimate
The Watermark at Westwood Village
Los Angeles · Large community · 0.4 mi away
$5,600 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Belmont Village Westwood
Los Angeles · Large community · 0.8 mi away
$11,200 a month to start · Listed by the home
The Plaza at Westwood
Los Angeles · Large community · 1.1 mi away
$3,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles
Los Angeles · Large community · 1.3 mi away
$5,900 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Ayres Residential Care Home-Century City
Los Angeles · Small home · 1.4 mi away
$7,000 a month to start · Listed by the home