Illustration — no photo of this home on file yet
- Care approvals on fileNone on fileWheelchair, dementia, hospice, bedridden — ask the home
- Estimated starting rate$5,150 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,200–$6,300
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 30, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderErmanita CorporationSince date not on file · 2 licensed homes
Bb Cares Lomita is a small care home in Lomita — 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. Hospice, dementia, wheelchair and bedridden approvals are not on file.
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 Bb Cares Lomita
Is Bb Cares Lomita licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Bb Cares Lomita licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Bb Cares Lomita been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is Bb Cares Lomita still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Bb Cares Lomita cost?
$5,150 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,200–$6,300. 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 24 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 228 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,300 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 228 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 Bb Cares Lomita 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 Ermanita Corporation, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Ermanita Corporation — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Torrance Memorial Medical Center is 1.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Bb Cares Lomita keep a resident on hospice?
Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”
Bb Cares Lomita license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “BB CARES LOMITA”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #198320466. 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 Ermanita Corporation, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
- 4 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 30, 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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careNot on file · ask the home
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
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. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR SIX (6) AMBULATORY ONLY. FACILTY CANNOT ACCEPT ANY DEMENTIA RESIDENTS OR HOSPICE RESIDENTS.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
5 questions to ask the home — nothing on file yet
- 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?”
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver not on file
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,150a month to start
Likely $4,200–$6,300
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,150a month
Likely $4,200–$6,450
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,150likely $4,200–$6,300
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 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 $4,200–$6,450
- $5,150
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,900–$9,550
- $7,150
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 24 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.
24 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$6,000.
- 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 24 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Global Elderly Care FacilityLomita · 0.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Americare Assisted Living of WalteriaTorrance · 0.8 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- St Anthony's Care Home IILomita · 0.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sweet Care ManorTorrance · 1.0 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sweet Life Senior CareHarbor City · 1.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Great Place Home CareHarbor City · 1.2 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Michael's ManorHarbor City · 1.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brightwater ManorTorrance · 1.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ocean Breeze Care Home IILomita · 1.3 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Best Place Home CareHarbor City · 1.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden City Home CareTorrance · 1.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Oakhorne ManorHarbor City · 1.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Green Meadows Board and Care 11Harbor City · 1.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Dhaniella's Care HomeHarbor City · 1.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Southwoods LivingHarbor City · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Palos Verdes Care CottageRancho Palos Verdes · 1.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Cerise Guest HomeTorrance · 1.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Senior Manor Care IIITorrance · 1.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Magnificent ManorTorrance · 2.0 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Avenida VillaRancho Palos Verdes · 2.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Luxury Assisted LivingTorrance · 2.1 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sterling Senior Community VTorrance · 2.1 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- TarrasaRancho Palos Verdes · 2.1 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Family Connected Memory Care BoutiqueTorrance · 2.1 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 2254 250Th Street, Lomita, CA 90717Address 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 2025, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 30, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- August 30, 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.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents
Aug 30, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Annual/Random
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with House Manager Maria Bangash and explained the purpose for today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve 6 Ambulatory-Only Adults ages 60+. The facility is a single-story home located in Lomita, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: 3 Resident Bedrooms (1 Bedroom has a full bath within), 2 Bathrooms, Living Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, 1 Garage used as ADU, 1 Detached ADU, 1 Storage Garage, Front Yard and Back Yard. LPA used the Compliance & Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit todays visit and observed the following: Infection Control: Facility maintains the required Infection Control Plan. Operational Requirements: The facility has an approved fire clearance. Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, residents’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably was available. The front yard is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available for clients. The hot water temperature measured within the required range of 105-120 degrees F. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept locked and are inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. The fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged. Staffing & Personnel Records-Training: There appears to be sufficient staffing at all times in the facility. Staff has criminal record clearance, current First-Aid/CPR/AED training along with training in postural supports, medication assistance, and other ongoing training are documented in personnel files. LPA reviewed 4 staff files with no issues observed. Administrator Farah Bangash certificate expires on 3/14/27. (Continued on LIC809-C) Resident Records-Incident Reports: Resident files are kept in a secure location and have the following documents in their files - Pre-admission appraisal/Appraisal Needs & Services Plan, Admission Agreements, Identification & Emergency Information and current Physician's Report. LPA reviewed 5 Resident Files with no issues observed. Residents Rights-Information: Residents are provided with telephone and internet at the facility. The facility has the following posters posted: Residents Rights, Complaint Poster, and Ombudsman. Planned Activities: Facility provides scheduled activities and have a variety of activities to choose from within the facility. There is an outdoor activity area available for the residents. Food Service: The kitchen was observed for the ability to prepare and serve food. LPA observed an appropriate food supply of two (2) days of perishables and one week (7 days) of non-perishables. Incidental Medical & Dental: Medication is properly labeled, are centrally stored and are inaccessible to residents, all medication were in their original containers. LPA reviewed 5 residents’ medications with no issues observed. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan with contact numbers and at least 2 relocation sites. Last fire/disaster/earthquake drill was conducted on 7/3/26. Residents with Special Health Needs: There are no residents that require any special health care needs at the facility. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, there were no deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit interview held and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 30, 2026
Apr 8, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Health Checks
On 04/08/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jose Calderon conducted a Case Management Health and Safety check/visit at BB Cares Lomita facility. LPA met with office manager Maria Bangash who allowed entry in this facility. LPA informed house manager Maria Bangash the purpose of the visit is to conduct a health and safety check and inspect the physical plant. Investigation revealed the following: LPA conducted a tour of the entire facility. During the inspection, LPA observed the following: (3) bedrooms (2) bathroom, kitchen, living room, den, patio, and garage LPA observed all (4) residents residing at this home. LPA Calderon requested a copy of R1-R3 Physician report, admission agreement, resident appraisal. LPA Calderon interviewed R1-R2 for safety check. Residents appeared to be well cared for. R3 moved out of the facility into a independent facility in Lomita CA. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with House Manager Maria Bangash and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 8, 2026
Jun 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 06/18/2025 at around 10:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Antonine Richard conducted an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of a pre-licensing evaluation. LPA met with the Administrator Bangash Farah and staff Maria Bangash. On 03/04/2024 an application was submitted to CCLD, for Initial license for a Residential Care Facility Elderly (RCFE) to serve resident ages 60 and above. The facility was approved for a capacity of 6 ambulatory residents, zero (0) non-ambulatory and zero (0) bedridden residents in this facility. The facility is a one-story house located on a residential street. The facility is composed of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 kitchen/common room area, 1-dining room, 1 backyard, 1 detached garage and 1 storage room. LPA conducted a review of the Physical Plant, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Supplies, Food Service, Medications, Records, Administration, Activities, Pe-Licensing Checklist and Component III Orientation. PRE-LICENSING CHECKLIST LPA observed ample supply of clean linen. There is 1 fully charged fire extinguisher located in the living room areas mounted on the wall. LPA observed a 7-day supply of nonperishable foods and 3-day supply of perishable foods, 1 fully stocked first aid kit with tweezers, scissors, band aid, gauze, antibiotic ointment and manual, all exits are marked, hallways and passageway are clean and clear of clutter and obstructions. The front and back yard areas are well maintained. No bodies of water nor firearms are on the property. Bedrooms Residents: Bedrooms 1-3 have working lights, new blinds and working windows with no bars. All Bathrooms have a working toilet, wash basins and shower, and observed to be clean, safe, and sanitary. LPAs observed adequate lighting in throughout the entire facility. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Extra linens are in hallway closet. Living room is fully furnished with sofa, 2 chairs, coffee table, and mounted TV. There is adequate space for activities. Smoke Detectors: Facility has 6 smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired and interconnected. They were tested and operable. Water Temperature: Tested at 115.1 degrees F. Clients & Staff Files: will all be stored in locked area in the living room. Medications: There is a locked centralized storage area for resident medications. LA City Fire Department clearance granted on 11/20/24 with approval for (6) ambulatory residents 60 and above. COMPONENT III COMPONENT III Information was provided about how to operate the facility within substantial compliance. There are no corrections needed. An exit interview was conducted, and a hard copy of this report has been furnished to the applicant. Bangash Farah Accordingly, LPA will submit a copy of this facility evaluation report to the Central Applications Unit (CAU) for review. If the applicant has questions regarding the status of the application, they have been instructed to communicate with the CAU Analyst assigned to the applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 18, 2025
Apr 23, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 ambulatory only Census (if any clients in care): none COMP II Participants: Farah Bangash, Applicant/Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Team) On April 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the Applicant/Administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, Applicant/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. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of 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 Readiness Exit interview conducted with Applicant/Administrator. Report sent via email and request to return sign copy to CAB by end of business day today.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 23, 2025
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Ermanita Corporation, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Devonshire Elderly Care · Northridge
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?
- 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.
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Pepper Tree Assisted Living III
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Sunshine Board and Care
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Pepper Tree Assisted Living II
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Global Elderly Care Facility
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Twin Homecare - B
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