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Best Elder Care III
Small home·Licensed for 6·Palmdale, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,350 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,350
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedSeptember 26, 2022 · not a current opening
- Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
- Last state visitOctober 22, 2025CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderIgid Senior Care, Inc.Since 2006 · 2 licensed homes
Best Elder Care III is a small care home in Palmdale — 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 2006. Dementia care and bedridden care 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 Best Elder Care III
Is Best Elder Care III licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Best Elder Care III licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Best Elder Care III been cited?
0 Type A and 1 Type B citation since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Best Elder Care III still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Best Elder Care III cost?
$4,350 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,550–$5,350. 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 9 small homes within 13 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.
Does Best Elder Care III take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Igid Senior Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Igid Senior Care, Inc. — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Palmdale Regional Medical Center is 4.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Best Elder Care III keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 1 resident, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Best Elder Care III license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “BEST ELDER CARE III”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197606773. 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 Igid Senior Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2006, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 1 substantiated allegation on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 22, 2025, 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 4 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 1 resident
- 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
2 AMBULATORY AND 4 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 1.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 1 — 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
4 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?”
- 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
$4,350a month to start
Likely $3,550–$5,350
From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,350a month
Likely $3,550–$5,550
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$4,350likely $3,550–$5,350
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 13 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–$5,550
- $4,350
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,150–$8,700
- $6,350
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for 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 9 small homes within 13 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.
9 homes like this within 13 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,550–$4,750.
- 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 9 nearby homes behind this estimate
- All Star CarePalmdale · 3.4 mi · Small home$4,525Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- 1St Golden Senior Care HomePalmdale · 5.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pink Coral Residence IIPalmdale · 5.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sarah's Care HomeLancaster · 6.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Club Rancho ManorPalmdale · 8.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alexo ManorLancaster · 8.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Antelope Valley ManorLancaster · 9.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Beyond A HomeLancaster · 11 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Caring Home CottageLancaster · 12 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 38648 Cortina Way, Palmdale, CA 93550Address 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 2021, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2006. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated October 22, 2025.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- October 22, 2025
- Occupied · September 26, 2022 visit
- 6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated September 26, 2022. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations1typical 0
- Substantiated allegations1typical 0
- Total complaints1typical 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 2006.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents
Oct 22, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an unannounced visit and was greeted by the caregiver, Gabriela Gagarin. LPA stated the purpose of the visit was to conduct an annual inspection. The caregiver confirmed there are three residents living in the facility. The facility is licensed for two (2) ambulatory and four (4) non-ambulatory residents and a hospice waiver for one resident. The Administrator, Fabiola Igid arrived to the facility. LPA Spaeth and the caregiver toured the location at 12:15 pm until 12:45 pm. Common Areas – The living room and dining room are combined. The living room was furnished with comfortable seating. The dining room contained dining room table and chairs. The family room contained a television and comfortable seating. Medications: LPA observed the resident medications were safely locked in a cabinet in the living room. At 12:20 pm, LPA observed a first aid kit which contained a pair scissors was not securely locked in the medication cabinet. At 12:20 pm, LPA observed the caregiver locked the scissors in the medication cabinet. Kitchen – LPA observed a two day supply of perishable food and a seven day supply of non-perishable food items. The knives and cleaning solutions were locked underneath the kitchen sink. The fire extinguisher was located in the kitchen and was operable. Continued on 809-C Hallway- The linens were located in a hallway cabinet. Laundry Area – The laundry area contained the washer and dryer. The laundry detergent was locked in a cabinet above the washer. Garage - LPA observed the garage was locked. The emergency food and water were stored in the garage. Bathrooms: There are two (2) bathrooms designated for resident’s use. All bathrooms were well lit, clean, had grab bars, nonskid mats and trash bins with lids. At 12:30 pm LPA tested the water temperature and the temperature was 105 degrees F. Surrounding Grounds: There were no visible hazards, and passageways were free from obstruction. The side gate of the house was closed and was not locked. There is a covered patio to provide shade and appropriate outdoor seating for residents. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors: The smoke alarms were tested at 12:40 pm and were operable. The carbon monoxide detector was tested at 12:46 pm and was operable. LPA reviewed resident files at 12:46 pm until 1:15 pm. LPA reviewed staff records at 1:15 pm until 1:40 pm. There were no issues with the facility records. Based LPA's observations, the following deficiency was cited (see 809-D). Exit interview conducted, appeal rights discussed, and a copy of this report issuedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 22, 2025
Oct 9, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an unannounced visit and was greeted by the Back-Up Administrato, Vincent Igidr. LPA stated the purpose of the visit was to conduct an annual inspection. The Administrator confirmed there are five residents living in the facility. The facility is licensed for two (2) ambulatory and four (4) non-ambulatory residents and a hospice waiver for one resident. LPA Spaeth and the Administrator toured the location at 12:45 pm until 1:15 pm. Common Areas – The living room and dining room are combined. The living room was furnished with comfortable seating. The dining room contained dining room table and chairs. The family room contained a television and comfortable seating. Medications: LPA observed the resident medications were safely locked in a cabinet in the living room. Kitchen – LPA observed a two day supply of perishable food and a seven day supply of non-perishable food items. The knives and cleaning solutions were locked underneath the kitchen sink. The fire extinguisher was located in the kitchen and was operable. Hallway- The linens were located in a hallway cabinet. Laundry Area – The laundry area contained the washer and dryer. The laundry detergent was locked in a cabinet above the washer. Garage - LPA observed the garage was locked. The emergency food and water were stored in the garage. An additional refrigerator contained additional frozen food and dairy products. Continued on 809-C Bathrooms: There are two (2) bathrooms designated for resident’s use. All bathrooms were well lit, clean, had grab bars, nonskid mats and trash bins with lids. At 1:15 pm LPA tested the water temperature and the temperature was 105 degrees F. Surrounding Grounds: There were no visible hazards, and passageways were free from obstruction. The side gate of the house was closed and was not locked. There is a covered patio to provide shade and appropriate outdoor seating for residents. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors: The smoke alarms were tested at 11:00 am and were operable. The carbon monoxide detector was tested at 1:20 pm and was operable. LPA reviewed resident files at 1:00 pm until 1:30 pm LPA reviewed staff records at 1:30 pm until 1:55 pm There are no deficiencies to report at this time. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report issuedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 9, 2024
Feb 7, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an unannounced visit and was greeted by the Administrator. LPA stated the purpose of the visit was to conduct an annual inspection. The Administrator confirmed there are three residents living in the facility. The facility is licensed for two (2) ambulatory and four (4) non-ambulatory residents and a hospice waiver for one resident. LPA Spaeth and the Administrator toured the location at 11:00 am until 11:45 am Common Areas – The living room and dining room are combined. The living room was furnished with comfortable seating. The dining room contained dining room table and chairs. The family room contained a television and comfortable seating. Medications: LPA observed the resident medications were safely locked in a cabinet in the living room. Kitchen – LPA observed a two day supply of perishable food and a seven day supply of non-perishable food items. The knives and cleaning solutions were locked underneath the kitchen sink. The fire extinguisher was located in the kitchen and was operable. Hallway- The linens were located in a hallway cabinet. Laundry Area – The laundry area contained the washer and dryer. The laundry detergent was locked in a cabinet above the washer. Garage - LPA observed the garage was locked. The emergency food and water were stored in the garage. An additional refrigerator contained additional frozen food and dairy products. Continued on 809-C Bathrooms: There are two (2) bathrooms designated for resident’s use. All bathrooms were well lit, clean, had grab bars, nonskid mats and trash bins with lids. At 11:45 a.m. the water temperature measure was 109.0 degrees F. Surrounding Grounds: There were no visible hazards, and passageways were free from obstruction. The side gate of the house was closed and was not locked. There is a covered patio to provide shade and appropriate outdoor seating for residents. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors: The smoke alarms were tested at 11:00 am and were operable. The carbon monoxide detector was tested at 11:10 am and was operable. LPA reviewed resident files at 12:00 pm until 12:40 pm. LPA reviewed staff records at 12:45 pm until 1:00 pm. LPA Spaeth reviewed resident medications at 1:00 pm until 1:20 pm. There are no deficiencies to report at this time. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report issuedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 7, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Igid Senior Care, Inc., licensed since 2006, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Best Elder Care · Palmdale
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?
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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Palmdale Senior Villa
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Durando Home II
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Jw Care Home
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$5,050 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Elwood Home Care
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$4,950 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Humble Haven RCFE II
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$4,850 a month to start · Covelight estimate