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C-H #6 Residential Care for Elderly
Small home·Licensed for 4·Downey, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchairState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,000 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,300–$4,950
- Home sizeLicensed for 4Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitMay 28, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderHartwell, MaxineSince 2010 · 2 licensed homes
C-H #6 Residential Care for Elderly is a small care home in Downey — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 4 residents since 2010. Dementia care, hospice 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 C-H #6 Residential Care for Elderly
Is C-H #6 Residential Care for Elderly licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is C-H #6 Residential Care for Elderly licensed for?
4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has C-H #6 Residential Care for Elderly been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2010, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is C-H #6 Residential Care for Elderly still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does C-H #6 Residential Care for Elderly cost?
$4,000 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,300–$4,950. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 5 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 C-H #6 Residential Care for Elderly 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 Hartwell, Maxine, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Downey is 1.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can C-H #6 Residential Care for Elderly 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?”
C-H #6 Residential Care for Elderly license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “C-H #6 RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR ELDERLY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197607893. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Hartwell, Maxine, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2010, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2010, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2010, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2010, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is May 28, 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 4 residents
- 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
LICENSEE PREFERS TO SERVE CLIENTS AGE 60 AND OVER, FOUR (4) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS ONLY. 87705 COMPLIANT.
910 - DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED (DD)
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
$4,000a month to start
Likely $3,300–$4,950
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,000a month
Likely $3,300–$5,150
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,000likely $3,300–$4,950
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 5 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 $3,300–$5,150
- $4,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,850–$8,300
- $6,000
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
- What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
- What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
- What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
- Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$5,200.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 8 nearby homes behind this estimate
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- Allen's Palm Cove CerritosCerritos · 4.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Floresma Guest HomeLong Beach · 4.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Anl Facility HomeNorwalk · 4.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Faithful Home of CerritosCerritos · 4.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rose Garden Villa IILong Beach · 4.8 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Prime Villa CloudLong Beach · 4.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Cerritos Villa 1Cerritos · 4.9 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 8726 Dorian St, Downey, CA 90242Address 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 2010. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 28, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- May 28, 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 2010.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents
May 28, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted the annual inspection using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools. LPA met with Administrator Adlean Ashley and explained reason for visit. The facility is licensed to serve up to (4) non-ambulatory residents ages 60 and older. The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area. A tour of the facility includes living room, dining room, kitchen, (3) client bedrooms, 1 staff room, 2 bathrooms, laundry room, attached garage with extra refrigerator and large freezer, front yard, and backyard. There are currently four (4) residents serviced by South Central Los Angeles Regional Center in care. All resident bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a bed, linen, dresser, and lighting. R4 had no pillows available in bedroom at time of visit. Smoke detectors were observed in each room and throughout facility. One carbon monoxide device was not working at time of visit, batteries were replaced. The facility has one (1) fire extinguisher that is fully charged in laundry room. Cleaning supplies, sharp objects, and toxic substances are inaccessible locked in laundry room. Freezers are maintained at a temperature of 0-degree F and the refrigerators at a maximum of 40 degrees F LPA did not observe a sufficient supply of 2-day perishable food. LPA did observe a sufficient supply of 7 days non-perishable foods in the kitchen. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility The resident bathrooms have the required grabs, bars and non-skid mats. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms were measured between the required range of 105-120 degrees F. Bathroom number one needed two light bulbs replaced. The common areas, including the living room and dining area, are clean and have the required furniture. The facility does not have a swimming pool or large body of water. There is a shaded seating area for the residents in back yard. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. Four staff files reviewed and included Criminal clearance record, and health screening with TB, and CPR/First Aid certificates. Three staff did not have the required annual training. Four (4) resident files were reviewed and included physicians report, TB clearance, and appraisal needs and service plans. Last fire/earthquake drill was conducted in April of 2026. Infectious control plan was reviewed. Resident medications were reviewed, and one discrepancy was found. Medications are centrally stored. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, the deficiencies observed during the visit are documented on the LIC809Ds. Exit interview was held and a copy of the report along with appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 28, 2026
Jul 3, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA’S) Christian Gutierrez, and Gaby Castro conducted the annual inspection using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools. LPA’s met Caregiver Yeneka Davis at approximately 9:38 AM and explained reason for visit. Administrator Ashley Fisher arrived shortly. The facility is licensed to serve up to (4) non-ambulatory residents ages 60 and older. The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area. A tour of the facility includes living room, dining room, kitchen, (3) client bedrooms, 1 staff room, 2 bathrooms, laundry room, attached garage with extra refrigerator and large freezer, front yard, and backyard. There are currently four (4) ambulatory residents serviced by South Central Los Angeles Regional Center. All resident bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a bed, linen, dresser, and lighting. Smoke detectors were observed in each room and throughout facility. Carbon monoxide device was not working at time of visit. The facility has one (1) fire extinguisher that is fully charged in laundry room. Cleaning supplies, sharp objects, and toxic substances are inaccessible locked in laundry room. Freezers are maintained at a temperature of 0-degree F and the refrigerators at a maximum of 40 degrees F. LPAs did not observe a sufficient supply of 2 days perishable food. LPAs did observe a sufficient supply of 7 days non-perishable foods in the kitchen. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility The resident bathrooms have the required grabs bars and non-skid mats. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms were measured between the required range of 105-120 degrees F. The common areas include the living room and dining area are clean and have the required furniture. The facility does not have a swimming pool or large body of water. There is a shaded seating area for the residents in back yard. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. Three (3) out of three (3) staff files reviewed and included Criminal clearance record, and health screening with TB, and CPR/First Aid certificates. Three (3) out of four (4) resident files were reviewed and included physicians report, TB clearance, and appraisal needs and service plans. R4 is missing admission agreement, medical assessment, pre- admission appraisal, appraisal needs and service plan, and consent forms. Last fire/earthquake drill was conducted in June of 2025. Infectious control plan was reviewed. One (1) staff, and three (3) residents were interviewed. Resident medications were reviewed, and no discrepancies found. Medications are centrally stored. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, the deficiencies observed during the visit are documented on the LIC809Ds. Exit interview held and a copy of the report along with appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 3, 2025
May 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jose Villalobos conducted the unannounced Annual Inspection visit using the Compliance And Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tool. LPA met with Staff David Berry and the purpose of the visit was discussed. The following tool domains were completed: Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and gloves while assisting residents’ medications. Staff are still cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an Infection Control Plan. Physical Plant and Environmental Safety: The facility is licensed to serve up to (4) non-ambulatory residents ages 60 and older. The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area. A tour of the facility includes: living room, dining room, kitchen, (3) client bedrooms, 1 staff room, 2 bathrooms, laundry room, attached garage, front yard, and backyard. There are currently (2) ambulatory residents serviced by South Central Los Angeles Regional Center. There are no bodies of water on the premises. The facility was inspected during the physical plant tour. No passageways or paths were obstructed. Water temperature in bathrooms tested at 114 and 115 degrees. The knives and sharp items are stored in a locked cabinet. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors operational. The fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged. Operational Requirements: Facility is operating within its approved clearance as there are only (2) Residents of which both are ambulatory. Activities Calendar observed. Liability insurance is maintained. Personnel Records-Training: Personal records centrally stored. LPA inspected six (6) staff files. All staff are background check cleared and associated with the facility. All the staff files have the required Title 22 documents. The administrators certificate is currently active. Continued on LIC 809-C Staffing: The facility has a sufficient amount of staff per shift in the facility. LPA reviewed staff roster to verify that there is a staff present during the Nightshift. Resident Rights-Information: Resident personal rights poster was observed. Other required postings also observed. Resident Records-Incident Reports: LPA reviewed (2) Resident Files during the visit. Resident files are kept locked in a file cabinet and have the following documents in their files - Admission Agreements, Identification & Emergency Information, current Physician's Report, Pre-admission appraisal/Appraisal Needs & Services Plans. Planned Activities: There are sufficient activities readily available for residents in care. Sufficient space for activities was observed. Food Service: Supply of Non perishables and perishables was observed. Food supply was adequately stored. Pesticides and other toxic substances were not stored with the food supply. Kitchen area was clean. Food menu was observed. Incidental Medical & Dental: All medications for residents are centrally stored and kept locked and inaccessible to other residents in care. LPA reviewed (2) Resident medications supply. No medication errors were observed. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan posted with contact numbers and at least 2 relocation sites. Last emergency drills conducted on 4/4/24 Residents with Special Needs: There are no residents who are bedridden or in need of postural supports in the facility. There are no residents in care receiving hospice services. There are no residents in care with prohibited health conditions. There are no residents in care with dementia. There is (1) residents in care receiving Home Health services for incidental medical care. Home health plan observed. Per Title 22 Regulations, no deficiencies are being cited on todays visit. Exit Interview conducted. A copy of the report was providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 19, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Hartwell, Maxine, licensed since 2010, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- C&H #7 Residential Care for Elderly · Compton
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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Neardale Place
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Casa Blanca Senior Care
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European Christian Home
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Downey Christian Home
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