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Bardwells Pines Manor

Small home·Licensed for 6·Riverside, California

Licensed since 2020Licence #331881001
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,350 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,400
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitOctober 2, 2025CDSS inspection record

Bardwells Pines Manor is a small care home in Riverside — 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 2020. Bedridden 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 Bardwells Pines Manor

Is Bardwells Pines Manor licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Bardwells Pines Manor licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Bardwells Pines Manor been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Bardwells Pines Manor still open?

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

What does Bardwells Pines Manor cost?

$4,350 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,550–$5,400. 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 13 small homes within 3 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 31 other homes of a similar licensed size in Riverside that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,925 to $4,725 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 31 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 Bardwells Pines Manor take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: we have not yet confirmed that an entry on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver list is this home’s. Ask the home: “Do you take the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver?” The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Bardwells Pines Manor LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Riverside Community Hospital is 1.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Bardwells Pines Manor keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Bardwells Pines Manor license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “BARDWELLS PINES MANOR LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #331881001. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Bardwells Pines Manor LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2020, 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 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is October 2, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR 2 RESIDENTS.

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

Covelight estimate

$4,350a month to start

Likely $3,550–$5,400

From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,350a month

Likely $3,550–$5,600

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
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,350likely $3,550–$5,400

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes within 3 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 $3,550–$5,600
$4,350
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,150–$8,700
$6,350
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 WaiverWe have not yet confirmed that an entry on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver list is this home’s. Ask the home: “Do you take the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver?” The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes within 3 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.

13 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,500–$5,500.

  • 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 13 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 5336 Bardwells Ave, Riverside, CA 92506Address 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 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2020. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated October 2, 2025.

On file since
2021
State visits
5
Most recent visit
October 2, 2025

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 2020.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20251102024110202311020221102021110

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document
Oct 2, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yolanda Delgado arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility staff and granted entry by Teresa Powell. LPA began inspection with introduction, visit purpose and provided the facility caregiver with LPA identification and business card. Resident record review began- Three (3) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for admission agreement, medical assessment and TB test results, consent forms, identification and emergency information, appraisal needs and service plans, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. This facility is meeting documentation requirements. Employee records review began- Two (2) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee record for first aid certification, fingerprint clearance, personnel/job application, health screening and TB test results, criminal record statement, employee rights, training verification, and current administrator certification. CPR and requirements have been met. The facility employs enough staff to maintain cleanliness and meet the needs of the clients in care. Administrator certification is present and current 10/01/2026. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements- LPA toured the facility inside and outside. The home is maintained at a comfortable temperature for the clients. Lighting is sufficient for safety and comfort. Water temperature measured 117.0 degrees F. Laundry facilities and a locked cabinet is present for storing laundry soap and other chemicals. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. A locked area is provided for medications and sharp objects. LPA verified there is a telephone working at this location. (Continued from LIC809, Page 1) (Continued from LIC809, Page 1) Food Service- Food supply meets the one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day supply of perishables food on hand. A menu is posted, foods are dated to assure safety. Food prep areas are clean and organized. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. The facility has not exceeded its capacity limitation, and the structure remains unchanged according to the approved floor plan. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. Fire extinguishers are tested or replaced annually and were last done so on 08/05/2025. The facility is conducting emergency disaster drills, last done on 09/18/2025. Corporation is active and in good standing. Based on the information received during this visit today, there is one (1) deficiency that is being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. This report, LIC809 D and Appeal Rights was reviewed with Teresa Powell and a copy provided at the time of the exit interview.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 2, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Oct 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs), Armando Perez and Ferrer Sabarias made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. The LPAs were granted entry by staff to conduct the inspection and met with administrator,Najeh Hamed. The LPA informed the Administrator of the purpose for the visit. The inspection included the following: The facility consists of five (5) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, a kitchen and dinning area, a living room area, a garage and laundry room, and a patio and yard with sufficient seating and space for activities. There are no bodies of water located on the property. According to Administrator, no weapons are stored in the home. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction and are free of debris and other trash. There are grab bars for each toilet, bathtub and shower used by residents. Resident showers have non-skid mats present. LPAs began review of client records. Five (5) records were reviewed. LPAs reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. LPAs began review of employee records- Three (3) records were reviewed. LPAs reviewed employee records for first aid certification, criminal record clearance or an exemption, health screening and TB test results, employee rights, training verification, and current administrator certification; expiration date 10/01/2024.Administrator provided proof of payment and the pending status email. Payment was made on 07/26/24. LPAs observed facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. Emergency food and water supply is present. There is a locked location for chemicals and sharps in the kitchen. Medications are centrally stored. There is a locked kitchen cabinet allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained. Medications reviewed appear to have been dispensed accurately. LPAs made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. Fire extinguishers was recharged this year, 08/01/2024. The facility is conducting emergency disaster/fire drills quarterly; last done on 09/21/2024. Based on the information received during this visit today in the areas reviewed, there are no deficiency that are being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. This LIC 809 report was reviewed with the facility representative and a copy was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 8, 2024
20231 state visit · 1 document
Oct 19, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 10/19/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chinwe Nwogene arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA Nwogene was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver, Teresa Powell who called the House Manager, Juana Shalabi. Juana arrived at the facility shortly after. Teresa Powell and Juana Shalabi were informed of the purpose of the visit. At the time of visit there was 2 staff and 7 residents present. LPA was informed by Teresa and Juana that facility has seven residents residing in the facility. Facility is operating above capacity. Citation and civil penalty will be issued. LPA toured the facility inside and out with Teresa. Tour included: Kitchen; LPA toured the kitchen and observed kitchen to be clean. Food is stored in a safe and healthful manner. Utensils and dishware are sufficient for the census. The refrigerator and stove are in working order. Sharps are stored in a locked kitchen drawer, available only to authorized individuals. Trash cans has tight-fitting lids. Fridge, freezer and all need appliances were present and shown to be in working condition and clean. Dining and Livingroom; LPA toured the dinning and Livingroom area. LPA observed area to be clean and furnitures in good condition. Temperature was 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Hallway; LPA toured the hallway and observed hallway to be clean with no pathway obstruction. LPA observed additional linens and hygiene items. LPA inspected the fire extinguisher and found it to be in compliance and record to be up to date. Smoke detector was tested and functioning properly. LPA observed facility has no Carbon monoxide. Citation will be issued. Medication; Medications were labeled and stored in separate bins inside of a locked medication cabinet and are distributed according to physician orders. The first aid kit was complete. Continue on LIC809-C Continued from LIC809. Bathroom; LPA toured two #2 out of #2 resident’s bathroom and observed bathroom to be clean and equipped with grab bar. There is also a good number of personal toiletries available for the residents in care. The hot water measured at 114 degrees Fahrenheit. Bedroom; LPA toured five #5 out of #5 residents bedroom and observed bedrooms to be clean and furnished according to regulation, which includes proper furniture, dressers, chairs and lighting. Facility has no Night lights. Citation will be issued. Garage; LPA tour the garage and observed garage to be clean. Laundry; Cleaning supplies are stored away in the laundry room, inaccessible to clients. Washing machine and dryer are all in good repair and sufficient for the census. Backyard; LPA toured the backyard and observed backyard to be clean and furnitures in good condition. The backyard was free from obstruction and the side gates remain unlocked. No bodies of water were observed. Food Services: There are seven days non-perishable and two days of perishable food supply present, and all food was properly stored and available to residents. Fridge and freezer are sufficient enough to accommodate the required perishable foods. Records: All required postings, were posted near the entryway and throughout the facility. The administrator certificate expired on 10/1/2022. LPA was informed Administrator already received the administrator certificate but is yet to print it out. LPA advised Juana to print out the administrator certificate and have it available in the facility. All staff present are confirmed as being associated with the facility. Two staff and three #3 residents' records were reviewed. One staff has no documentation of criminal record clearance, both staff has no health screening, both staff has no CPR, one staff has no proof of training, and two residents has no medical assessment. Facility has no infection control plan. Citations will be issued. Interview; two staff and three residents were interviewed. Therefore, based on the observations made during today’s visit, a civil penalty will be assessed, and nine #9 deficiencies will be cited per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. See LIC 809D. An exit interview was conducted, and this reported was provided along with appeal rights to Juana Shalabi.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 19, 2023
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

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

Life here

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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.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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