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Cerritos Christian Home
Small home·Licensed for 6·Cerritos, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,950 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,100
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitOctober 18, 2025CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderTlt Care Home, LLCSince 2023 · 2 licensed homes
Cerritos Christian Home is a small care home in Cerritos — 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 2023.
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 Cerritos Christian Home
Is Cerritos Christian Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Cerritos Christian Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Cerritos Christian Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Cerritos Christian Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Cerritos Christian Home cost?
$4,950 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,050–$6,100. 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 13 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Cerritos that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,150 to $4,500 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (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 Cerritos Christian Home 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 Tlt Care Home, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Tlt Care Home, LLC — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is 2.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Cerritos Christian Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Cerritos Christian Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “CERRITOS CHRISTIAN HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #198603697. 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 Tlt Care Home, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 18, 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 by the state
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 5 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. APPROVED FIRE CLEARANCE FOR SIX(6), OF WHICH ONE(1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN AND FIVE(5) MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. BEDRIDDEN CLEARED IN BEDROOM #4. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (5).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — 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
Covelight estimate
$4,950a month to start
Likely $4,050–$6,100
From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,950a month
Likely $4,050–$6,250
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
Starting monthly rate$4,950likely $4,050–$6,100
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,050–$6,250
- $4,950
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,750–$9,350
- $6,950
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 13 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
13 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$5,100.
- 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 13 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Cerritos Residence CareCerritos · 0.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grace Blossom CareLakewood · 1.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Faithful Home of CerritosCerritos · 1.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Cerritos Assisted LivingCerritos · 1.5 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bella Manor IILong Beach · 1.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Allen's Palm Cove CerritosCerritos · 1.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Cerritos Villa 1Cerritos · 2.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Gentle Senior CareCypress · 2.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brighten Cottages - ParkcrestLong Beach · 2.8 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Kamstra Care HomeCypress · 2.8 mi · Small home$5,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Francis Home for the ElderlyCypress · 2.8 mi · Small home$5,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Hannah's Home CareCypress · 2.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Best Home CareCypress · 2.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 12033 Camino Valencia, Cerritos, CA 90703Address 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 2023, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2023. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated October 18, 2025.
- On file since
- 2023
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- October 18, 2025
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 2023.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents
Oct 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted an unannounced annual inspection using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools. LPA was met by Caregiver Claude Anino at approximately 12:00 PM and explained reason for visit. Administrator Thomas Trice arrived later. Facility is licensed to serve six (6) residents over 60 years old, five (5) can be non-ambulatory one (1) bedridden in room #4. Hospice waiver approved for five (5). The facility is in a residential area, and it is a one-story family home. A tour of the single-story facility included the living room, kitchen, dining room, four (4) resident bedrooms, one (1) staff room, 2 bathrooms, front yard, backyard, and attached garage. LPA toured the facility and observed the following: Each resident’s bedroom has the required furniture and bedding. There is extra clean linen and towels in hallway cabinet. Smoke / carbon monoxide detectors were observed in each room and throughout the facility and are properly operating. The facility has one (1) fully charged fire extinguishers which is kept in kitchen. LPA observed cleaning supplies, toxic substances, and knives accessible unlocked in cupboards in kitchen. Freezers are maintained at a temperature of 0-degree F and the refrigerators at a maximum of 40 degrees F. Sufficient supply of 2 days perishable & 7 days non-perishable foods was observed in the kitchen. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms were measured between the required range of 105-120 degrees F. Bathrooms had required grab bars and nonskid mats. The facility does not have a swimming pool or bodies of water on the premises There is a shaded seating area for the residents located in the backyard. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. Garage has an extra refrigerator and supplies. SEE LIC 809C Four (4) staff files were reviewed and included Criminal clearance record, CPR/training, and health screening with TB. Five (5) resident files were reviewed and included physicians report, TB clearance, and appraisal needs and service plan. Last fire/earthquake drill was conducted in September of 2025. Infectious control plan was reviewed. Two (2) residents and one (1) staff were interviewed. Resident medications were reviewed, and no discrepancies were 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 LIC 809D. Exit interview was held and a copy of the report along with appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 18, 2025
Dec 17, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted an unannounced annual inspection using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools. LPA was met by Caregiver Kyla Toglie approximately 2:00PM and explained reason for visit. Administrator Thomas Trice arrived later. Facility is licensed to serve six (6) residents over 60 years old five (5) can be non-ambulatory one (1) bedridden in room #4. Hospice waiver approved for five (5). The facility is in a residential area, and it is a one-story family home. A tour of the single-story facility included the living room, kitchen, dining room, four (4) resident bedrooms, one (1) staff room, 2 bathrooms, front yard, backyard, attached garage. LPA toured the facility and observed the following: Each resident’s bedroom has the required furniture and bedding. There is extra clean linen and towels in hallway cabinet. Smoke / carbon monoxide detectors were observed in each room and throughout the facility and are properly operating. The facility has one (1) fully charged fire extinguishers which is kept in kitchen. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances are inaccessible locked in cupboards in kitchen. Freezers are maintained at a temperature of 0-degree F and the refrigerators at a maximum of 40 degrees F. Sufficient supply of 2 days perishable & 7 days non-perishable foods was observed in the kitchen. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms were measured between the required range of 105-120 degrees F. Bathrooms had required grab bars and nonskid mats. The facility does not have a swimming pool or bodies of water on the premises There is a shaded seating area for the residents located in the backyard. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. Garage has an extra refrigerator and supplies. SEE LIC 809C Three (3) staff files were reviewed and included Criminal clearance record, CPR/training, and health screening with TB. Four (4) client files were reviewed and included physicians report, TB clearance, and appraisal needs and service plan. Last fire/earthquake drill was conducted in September of 2024. Infectious control plan was reviewed. Three (3) residents were interviewed. Four (4) client medications were reviewed. Medications are centrally stored and locked. No deficiency was observed during today’s visit. Exit interview was conducted with Administrator Trice and a copy of report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 17, 2024
Feb 27, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Post Licensing
On 2/27/24 at 11:25 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste conducted an unannounced Post Licensing inspection to Cerritos Christian Home. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by direct care professional (DSP) who then contacted Administrator Thomas Trice. The Administrator Thomas Trice arrived at 11:40 a.m., and LPA explained the reason for the visit. This home is licensed to serve age range 60 and over. Approved fire clearance for six (6), of which one (1) may be bedridden and five (5) may be non-ambulatory. Bedridden cleared in bedroom #4. Waiver granted for hospice care for five (5). There were (5) residents in care during the time of this visit. The last emergency disaster/fire drill was conducted on 12/18/2023. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/23/24. The Administrator Certificate expires on 12/01/2024 #6048147740. During today's visit LPA inspected the physical plant inside and outside, reviewed the food supply, tested the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, reviewed (3) staff files, (5) resident files, medications, and medication administration records for (5) resident. LPA also reviewed personal policies, abuse reporting procedures, in-service training, and medication training. This home contains 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room with fireplace, 1 break room/storage, kitchen, dining room, and an attached garage. LPA toured the physical plant with the Administrator. and observed all (4) resident bedrooms, contained required furniture, lamps, dresser, chair, and closet space. The two bathrooms contain a working toilet, basin, and water faucet, walk in shower with grab bar, shower chair, and bathmat. The temperature measured at 109.5*F. The smoke detectors were battery operated, tested, and observed to be working properly. The carbon monoxide detector was located throughout the facility, tested, and functioning properly. There were (1) fire extinguishers located in the dining room fully charged and up to date. The kitchen was toured and contained working appliances; refrigerator, stove, oven and contained dishware, cups, plates, utensils, pots, and pans with knives secured and locked in kitchen cabinet. The pantry was well stocked with canned goods, pasta, cereals, and the food supply contained a sufficient supply with a two-day supply of perishables and a seven-day supply of non-perishables that met title 22 guidelines.Walls and floors, cabinets and counters were clean and sanitary throughout the home. (Report continued on LIC809C.) The outdoor grounds were toured and inspected the patio; it was well maintained with a shaded seating area accessible for resident use. The garage contained cabinetry that contained emergency supply kits, bottled water, toiletries, personal care supplies, PPE’s, activity supplies, and toxins and cleaning agents stored locked and inaccessible to the clients. The living room contained playing cards, board games and activity supplies available to the residents and non- working fireplace with cover. Posted in living room area contained notifications and postings: California Labor Laws, Emergency Disaster Plan, personal rights, facility license, medical emergency information, let-us-know licensing contact information, consumer grievance, support services, community resources, personal policies, and abuse reporting procedures. Exit interview conducted with Thomas Trice, Administrator, a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 27, 2024
Nov 17, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 5 COMP II Participants: Thomas Trice (Corporate Board Member) & Liza Trice (Corporate Board Member) Interview Method: Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams On November 17, 2023, 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, Nov 17, 2023
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Tlt Care Home, LLC, licensed since 2023, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Downey Christian Home · Downey
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?
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