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Caring Hands Senior Home Care
Small home·Licensed for 6·Westminster, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Starting rate$5,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJuly 13, 2026CDSS inspection record
Caring Hands Senior Home Care is a small care home in Westminster — 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.
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 Caring Hands Senior Home Care
Is Caring Hands Senior Home Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Caring Hands Senior Home Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Caring Hands Senior Home Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is Caring Hands Senior Home Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Caring Hands Senior Home Care cost?
$5,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 187 other homes of a similar licensed size across Orange County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 187 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 Caring Hands Senior Home Care 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 Caring Hands Senior Home Care LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kindred Hospital Westminster is 1.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Caring Hands Senior Home Care keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Caring Hands Senior Home Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “CARING HANDS SENIOR HOME CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #306006683. 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 Caring Hands Senior Home Care LLC, 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?”
- 3 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 July 13, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident
State licensing record · September 13, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM 1 ONLY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
3 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
What it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$5,500a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$5,500a month
Likely $5,500–$6,100
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 · where the price comes from
Starting monthly rate$5,500this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
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 $5,500–$6,100
- $5,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,500–$9,600
- $7,500
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 worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
10 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,850–$5,400.
- 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 10 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Jc Home for Seniors-CareHuntington Beach · 0.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Faithful Home of Huntington BeachHuntington Beach · 1.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Meadowlark Gardens on CornellHuntington Beach · 1.6 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Jc Home for Seniors - ThorHuntington Beach · 1.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ocean RetreatHuntington Beach · 1.7 mi · Small home$3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Home CareWestminster · 1.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Fountain Garden Guest HomeFountain Valley · 2.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Hands Care HomeHuntington Beach · 2.6 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Hills of Santa TeresaFountain Valley · 2.7 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Socal Assisted LivingHuntington Beach · 3.0 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 7672 Colgate Ave, Westminster, CA 92683Address 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 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 13, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- July 13, 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 — 3 of 3 documents
Jul 13, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On July 13, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Eboni Bentley arrived unannounced for the purposes of conducting a required 1-Year annual visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA Bentley was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff, after stating the reason for the visit. Administrator (AD) Brian Canseco arrived shortly to assist with the visit. The facility is licensed to operate age 60 and over for (6) non-ambulatory only residents of which one (1) may be bedridden in Bedroom 1 only, with a Hospice waiver for six (6). The building is a single story structure located in a residential neighborhood, which consists of the following: five (5) resident bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living area, dining area, kitchen, an outdoor covered seating area, and an attached two car garage. The facility currently has a census of five (5) residents in care with all are receiving home health services. LPA Bentley toured the inside and outside of the physical plant with AD Canseco. All rooms were inspected and the facility was observed to be appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, storage for each resident’s personal belongings was observed. Additional linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked and available. Bathrooms were found to be clean and operational with water temperatures measured between 109 degrees F to 109.6 degrees F. The kitchen was observed clean, all appliances were operational, and there was a two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food available. Toxins, disinfectants, sharps, and medications were secured. The backyard was observed with a shaded seating area for residents and the facility has one exit gate that was operational. Evaluation Report Continues on LIC 809-C..... The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were operable. An emergency safety drill was last conducted on June 1, 2026 and are conducted quarterly. Emergency food, emergency water, and emergency supplies were stored in the garage. The facility has one (1) fire extinguisher that was charged, mounted, and last serviced on June 24, 2026. First aid kit is maintained and contains all the necessary elements. A working telephone (657-227-3338) remains available and there is a device that can be used by residents for teleconference purposes. Liability Insurance is effective August 20, 2025 and expires on August 20, 2026. LPA Bentley conducted an audit of five (5) resident files (R1-R5), four (4) staff files (S1-S4), and medication and medication administration records review. Interviews were conducted with staff and residents. Based on today’s observations, no deficiencies are being cited during the visit, per Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Brian Canseco, and a copy of this report and Technical Violation were provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 13, 2026
The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Jul 29, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Tea made an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA Tea met with designated Licensee (LE) Tin Le. An application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was received by our agency on December 27, 2024, for a total capacity of five non-ambulatory residents and one bedridden. The fire clearance was approved by a fire inspector from the Orange County Fire Authority on March 5, 2025. The facility is a one-story home with five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a dining area, and an attached two car garage. There is a one exit gate on the left side of the house that is self-latching and unlocked. There is a shaded seating area for clients in the backyard and LPA did not observe any obstacles or hazards. There are activities such as games and puzzles for residents to play and participate in. LPA also observed reading materials. LPA observed Administrator certificate, Facility sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan in the facility mounted on the wall in the living room area. The See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475), Long Term Care Ombudsman poster, and Personal Rights were posted up on the wall in the living room. Resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. Bedrooms with sliding doors had working door alarms. LPA observed all beds had linens and blankets. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Hot water temperatures in the bathrooms measured around 112.8 to 113.7 Fahrenheit degrees. Toxins were secured and locked in a storage closet by the entry way. Medications will be stored in a locked cabinet in the living room alongside with facility record files. The first aid kit with all the required elements and first aid guidebook was observed in the living room. Records will also be stored alongside medication in the locked cabinet. A phone is in the kitchen for clients to use. Pre-licensing Report continuation on LIC809-C A supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Electric stove burner, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, washer, and dryer are operational. Emergency food and water and additional supplies were observed to be well stocked in the kitchen pantry and garage. There is a laptop in the kitchen for the residents to use. The fire extinguisher is in the kitchen and is fully charged. The facility is ready to be licensed. LPA conducted the Component Three Orientation with Licensee Tin Le. Licensee was notified that the final application approval will be issued by the Centralized Applications Bureau in Sacramento. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Licensee and Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 29, 2025
Jul 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity:6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: LE, TIN - Licensee/Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On 07/08/2025, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and 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. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. 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 readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 8, 2025
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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 Orange County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Jc Home for Seniors-Care
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$4,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Home at Cascade Lane
Huntington Beach · Small home · 0.2 mi away
$4,800 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Pacifica Royale Assisted Living Community
Midway City · Large community · 0.3 mi away
$3,250 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Ryan's Open Arms
Huntington Beach · Small home · 0.7 mi away
$4,250 a month to start · Covelight estimate
A Place Like Home 8
Westminster · Small home · 0.8 mi away
$5,450 a month to start · Covelight estimate
A Place Like Home 2
Westminster · Small home · 0.8 mi away
$4,850 a month to start · Covelight estimate