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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · DementiaState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,800 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,950
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitMay 11, 2026CDSS inspection record
Chio Perpetual Care is a small care home in Lancaster — 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. 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 Chio Perpetual Care
Is Chio Perpetual Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Chio Perpetual Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Chio Perpetual Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is Chio Perpetual Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Chio Perpetual Care cost?
$4,800 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,950–$5,950. 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 6 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 Lancaster that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $4,250 a month, and the middle figure is $3,800 (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 Chio Perpetual 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 Chio Perpetual Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Antelope Valley Medical Center is 1.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Chio Perpetual Care 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?”
Chio Perpetual Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “CHIO PERPETUAL CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #197610889. 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 Chio Perpetual Care Inc., 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?”
- 2 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 May 11, 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 5 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR FIVE (5) NON-AMBULATORY AND ONE(1)AMBULATORY. ROOMS 1 AND 3 APPROVED FOR TWO (2) NON-AMBULATORY EACH. ROOM 4 APPROVED FOR ONE (1) AMBULATORY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR SIX (6).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- 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
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?”
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver not on file
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,800a month to start
Likely $3,950–$5,950
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,800a month
Likely $3,950–$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 · how this estimate works
Starting monthly rate$4,800likely $3,950–$5,950
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 6 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 $3,950–$6,100
- $4,800
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,600–$9,200
- $6,800
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 6 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 6 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$4,500.
- 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
- Antelope Valley ManorLancaster · 2.0 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alexo ManorLancaster · 2.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pink Coral Residence IIPalmdale · 3.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Club Rancho ManorPalmdale · 3.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Beyond A HomeLancaster · 4.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- 1St Golden Senior Care HomePalmdale · 4.6 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Caring Home CottageLancaster · 4.8 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Sarah's Care HomeLancaster · 5.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1603 Park Somerset Street, Lancaster, CA 93534Address 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 2026, the state has filed 2 documents for this home, and its records count 2 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 11, 2026.
- On file since
- 2026
- State visits
- 2
- Most recent visit
- May 11, 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.
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
May 11, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 5/11/2026, at approximately 09:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Segovia conducted an announced Pre-licensing visit. LPA met with the Administrator, Jose Chito L. Mendoza. An application was submitted to Community Care Licensing Division-CCLD on 08/07/2025, Initial license for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), 60 years and older. The requested capacity is for one (1) ambulatory and five (5) non-ambulatory, a total of up to six (6) residents. The fire clearance was approved on 10/20/2025. Structure: The facility is a single-story building with four (4) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. There is a designated staff room. Entrance: Upon entrance, required postings such as: Personal Rights of Residents, Emergency Disaster Plan, and See Something Say Something were observed. Common Areas: The common areas include: the living rooms and the dining room. The rooms were observed to be neat, clean, and organized with sufficient seating for both residents and staff. The rooms were observed to be properly furnished and in good repair. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature of sixty-eight (68) degrees. No firearms were observed or will be maintained on the premises. LPA observed a working telephone to be located in the living room. Resident/staff files: The resident and staff files will be kept in either the staff reception area located near the kitchen or in a locked cabinet located near the medication. Files will be kept in a locked cabinet inaccessible to Residents. LPA observed a complete First-aid kit not limited to tweezers, bandages, and scissors. LIC809C-continued Medications: The medication will be stored in a locked cabinet located near the kitchen. Medication storage was observed to be equipped with a lock to ensure medications will not be accessible to residents. Kitchen: The kitchen was observed to be equipped with sufficient supplies of dishes, cups, and silverware located within the kitchen cabinets and drawers. Sufficient supplies of seven (7) day nonperishable food and two (2) day perishable foods will be purchased prior to residents’ arrival. Sharps were observed to be stored in kitchen drawer locked and inaccessible to the residents. The cleaning solutions and toxins were observed to be kept in locked cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. Kitchen appliances were observed to be working and in proper condition. Emergency: The Fire extinguisher was observed to be located near the kitchen and dated 10/11/2025. Bedrooms: The bedrooms were observed to be properly furnished with bed, nightstand, applicable lighting, and seating. Window coverings are in good repair, not broken or damaged. Bathroom: The bathrooms were observed to be in proper condition. Towels and washcloths will not be shared. Appropriate grab-rails and slip-resistant mats were observed and in proper condition. Staff room: The staff room/office was observed to be located near the kitchen, Staff room was observed to be kept locked. Hallways: The hallway was observed to be properly lighted. LPA observed extra linens/covers stored in cabinet within the hallway’s passageway. Laundry: The laundry was observed to be located near the kitchen leading towards the staff room/office. Dryer and washer were observed to be in proper condition. The Garage: The garage can be accessed from inside the facility. The garage was observed to be kept locked and used for storage purposes. The garage will be used for extra storage, cleaning solutions, Laundry detergents, extra food for emergencies, and/or extra personal hygiene supplies. Water Temperature: The water temperature was measured in the bathrooms and observed to be within regulations. LIC809C-continued Smoke detectors: The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were observed to be working properly and were tested at 11:00 am. LPA observed one (1) fire door to be working and in proper condition. Outside: The outside was observed to be clean, free of hazards, and properly furnished with sufficient seating. Exercise equipment was observed near the shaded seating area. The equipment was observed to be in proper condition. LPA observed a shaded area for residents. LPA observed there to be two (2) locked sheds. Pool: LPA observed there to be no body of water located within the premises. Administration: The facility had submitted an Emergency and Disaster Plan For Residential Care Facilities For The Elderly and Infection plan. The Component III Orientation RCFE was shown/reviewed with the Administrator. The facility was observed to be in compliance with Title 22 Regulations at the time of the visit. This report will be forwarded to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved. Exit interview conducted and copy of this report issued to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 11, 2026
May 5, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 06 Census : 0 Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: JOSE MENDOZA; RASHELLE MENDOZA Administrator/Licensee participated in COMP II via telephone call with CAB analyst. Identification of the Administrator/Licensee was verified by confirming driver’s license number. During COMP II, Administrator/Licensee confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Administrator/Licensee was advised to email signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Administrator/Licensee'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, May 5, 2026
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?
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