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Carmel Villa

Small home·Licensed for 6·Carmel, California

Licensed since 1986Licence #270708207
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$7,000 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit5 of 6 beds occupiedMarch 19, 2022 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitOctober 22, 2025CDSS inspection record

Carmel Villa is a small care home in Carmel — 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 1986. 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 Carmel Villa

Is Carmel Villa licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is Carmel Villa licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Carmel Villa been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1986, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Carmel Villa still open?

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

What does Carmel Villa cost?

$7,000 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size across Monterey County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,250 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 5 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 Carmel Villa 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 Voris, Kathleen S., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is 4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Carmel Villa keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Carmel Villa license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “CARMEL VILLA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #270708207. 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 Voris, Kathleen S., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 1986, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 1986, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1986, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1986, 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.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

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

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved by the state
  • 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
LICENSED TO SERVE AGES 60 AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. THIS LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOPSICE WAIVER FOR TWO CLIENTS.

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 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?”

Care & day-to-day support

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$7,000a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$7,000a month

Likely $7,000–$7,600

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$7,000this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared room insteadAsknot on file

    This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.

  • 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 $7,000–$7,600
$7,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $7,000–$11,100
$9,000

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

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

  • What is billed separately

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

  • Move-in costs

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

  • Increases

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

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

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

14 homes like this within 39 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,750–$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 14 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 26635 Pancho Way, Carmel, CA 93923Address 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 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 1986. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated October 22, 2025.

On file since
2021
State visits
5
Most recent visit
October 22, 2025
Occupied · March 19, 2022 visit
5 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated March 19, 2022. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unfounded” (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 citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 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 1986.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20251102024110202311020221102021110

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document
Oct 22, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 10/22/25 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Leffall arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was greeted by Staff (S1) Pilar Ayala. LPA was granted entry. All 5 residents were present during inspection. Administrator Dina Wissinger (A1) was called and arrived shortly after LPA’s arrival. LPA toured facility with S1. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Freezer temperature was maintained at -2 degrees F and refrigerator temperature was maintained at 36 degrees F. Fire extinguisher was observed with a purchase date of: 11/13/25. Fire drill last completed on 10/14/25. Washer and dryer observed operational during visit. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and observed to be operational. Residents' bedrooms were toured and observed to be adequately furnished with bed, dresser, and adequate lighting. All bathrooms are toured and observed to be operational. Hot water temperature was tested at a range of 105 degrees F and 113 degrees F in bathroom 4 bathrooms. Non-skid mat and grab bars observed in bathrooms. Outside of facility toured. Side gate was self-closing and self-latching. Outside was observed with adequate outdoor seatings available for residents. All medications were checked and observed kept locked in the hall closet. Residents’ MARS was reviewed. First aide kit observed with all of the required items. Both resident’s and staff files contained 1 missing document. Deficiencies are being cited on the attached 809D in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Exit Interview conducted. The following documents requested to be updated and submitted to Fresno CCL by 11/5/25: Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610E, Current Liability Insurance and current Administrator’s certificate. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 22, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Nov 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/14/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Gorban arrived unannounced at the above facility to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry to the facility. LPA toured the facility with Licensee Kathleen Voris. Administrator Dina Wissinger was notified and available during the visit. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, of 77 degrees F. Facility is free of debris, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed. Common areas were properly furnished and well-lit throughout. During the visit the facility residents were out at day program. Department phone number and infection prevention information signs were posted thought the facility. Inspecting kitchen LPA observed the required 7-day supply of non-perishable food and 2- day supply of fresh perishables to be properly stored. An emergency disaster supply was observed. A fire extinguisher was observed with service date of 01/15/2024. Private six residents’ bedroom observed to be at comfortable temperatures. The bathroom’s water temperature was tested and recorded reading of 105 degrees F. Medications records storage observed to be locked in a cabinet in a . Cleaning supplies were observed to be in a locked cabinet in the storage it the laundry room. An outdoor seating area was observed operational for residents in care. LPA reviewed staff and residents’ files. No deficiencies were observed and cited during this visit. Exit interview conducted. A report was signed, and a copy of this report was provided for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 14, 2024
20231 state visit · 1 document
Dec 13, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 12/13/2023, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) D. Ayers arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct a Required Annual Inspection. LPA met with Administrator Designee and announced the purpose of the inspection. Administrator certificate is current with expiration date 8/6/2024. LPA toured the facility inside and outside. Pathways and doors were clear and free from obstruction. Smoke-detectors and carbon-monoxide detectors were present and operational. Fire extinguisher were recently serviced. Facility was clean and odor free. LPA observed sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable foodstuffs. Common areas were clean, adequately furnished, and adequately lit. Resident bedrooms were clean and had required minimum furnishings. Resident bathrooms were clean, odor free, and water temperature was within required temperature range. Bathrooms had required non-skid mats and grab bars. Sharp items and detergents were secured in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Medications were secured in a locked cabinet in the kitchen area, and medications appeared to be administered properly. The fence had a self-locking latch mechanism, and there was adequate outdoor seating for residents. Outdoor area was free from hazards. LPA observed a a supply of clean linens and extra hygiene items for residents. LPA observed sufficient supply of personal protective equipment. LPA reviewed facility plan of operations and emergency disaster plan. LPA reviewed staff and resident files. LPA requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection, exit interview conducted with Licensee, a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 13, 2023
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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

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

Life here

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Rooms & the spaces they will use

Meals, preferences & familiar food

  • Meals provided

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day

  • Activity types offeredActivities On-site

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Trips outside the home

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence

Before you call

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

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