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Citrus Breeze Villa
Small home·Licensed for 6·West Covina, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState 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 visitMay 11, 2026CDSS inspection record
Citrus Breeze Villa is a small care home in West Covina — 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 2025. Bedridden care is 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 Citrus Breeze Villa
Is Citrus Breeze Villa licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Citrus Breeze Villa licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Citrus Breeze Villa been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.
Is Citrus Breeze Villa still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Citrus Breeze Villa 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 24 small homes and similar homes within 10 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 Citrus Breeze 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 Citrus Breeze Villa LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital is 1.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Citrus Breeze Villa keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Citrus Breeze Villa license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “CITRUS BREEZE VILLA LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #198603818. 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 Citrus Breeze Villa LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 2 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 2 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, 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 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR TWO (2).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
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
- 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 24 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 24 small homes and similar homes within 10 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 24 small homes and similar homes within 10 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.
24 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,450–$6,350.
- 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 24 nearby homes behind this estimate
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- Vine ResidenceWest Covina · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Faithful Home of CovinaCovina · 2.1 mi · Small home$2,295Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Family HomeSan Dimas · 3.2 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Active Care HomeWest Covina · 3.8 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Happy Home Care for ElderlyDiamond Bar · 5.3 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Glen Park at GlendoraGlendora · 5.8 mi · Mid-size home$6,102Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Leaning PineDiamond Bar · 5.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bentits Retirement VillaSan Dimas · 6.0 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Banner Ridge Country HomeDiamond Bar · 6.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Silver Rain Home CareDiamond Bar · 6.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- San Dimas Adventist Home CareSan Dimas · 6.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Home Sweet HomeHacienda Heights · 7.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Genesis Manor IVLa Verne · 7.9 mi · Small home$4,100Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Monaco Crest Guest HomeHacienda Heights · 8.0 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity of MonroviaMonrovia · 8.2 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Placerville Home CareLa Habra · 8.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Glen Park at MonroviaMonrovia · 8.4 mi · Mid-size home$5,286Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Las Estancias Assisted CareBrea · 8.5 mi · Small home$5,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Care Marstel 1La Habra · 8.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Comfort Keepers Home CareBrea · 8.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Virtud Care IIBrea · 8.8 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Gold Medal EstatesClaremont · 8.9 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alta Loma Gardens Residential Care #2Claremont · 9.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1009 South Citrus Street, West Covina, CA 91791Address 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 2 documents for this home, and its records count 2 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 11, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- 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. Counts cover this licence since 2025.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
May 11, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bennette Pena conducted an unannounced Required-1 year visit. LPA was met by Yodit Gebray, Caregiver and explained the purpose of the visit. At 3:30pm, administrator Yom Tekeste arrived and assisted LPA. The facility is licensed to care for age range 60 and over. Approved for (6) non ambulatory and has an approved hospice waiver for (2). LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following: Infection Control: Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were maintained. Bathroom has hygiene items such as paper towel, hand soap and toilet paper. Staff are trained in the proper use of required PPEs. Operational Requirements: A fire clearance is in place. Fire Drill has not been conducted with staff yet as there are (0) residents in the facility. Facility has signal systems installed in exit points but are inoperable. Liability insurance is valid and expires on 01/06/2027. Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The facility is a single story home located in a residential neighborhood which consists of (4) resident bedrooms, but (1) of the bedrooms is currently being used as a staff bedroom, (4) bathrooms, (2) living rooms with fireplace, office area, kitchen, dining area, attached garage, laundry area in the garage, backyard with shaded patio area. Currently, there is (1) resident in the facility. The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Resident bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a smoke detector, linen, light, chair and sufficient closet space. Backyard was inspected and has a shaded area and sitting area. There is (1) fire extinguisher in the facility. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide were tested and operable. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. Water temperature reading measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. *****REPORT CONTINUED ON LIC809-C***** Staffing: There are (2) staff including the Administrator who provide care and supervision to the resident. Staff employed are over the age of 18 and have criminal background clearance, fingerprint cleared, and associated to the facility. Personnel Records/Staff Training: Administrator's proof of health clearance, fingerprint clearance, vaccinations and 1st Aid/CPR training are current. Administrator's certificate expires on 06/23/2026. Resident Rights-Information: Facility provides internet services to all residents and have access to the facility phone. Planned Activities: Sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities was observed. Food Service: The kitchen was inspected and has sufficient supply of 2-day perishable & 7 day non-perishable food. Pesticides and cleaning supplies are kept away from the food preparation areas. Plates, cups and utensils are kept cleaned and stored properly. Incidental Medical Services: The facility uses Medication Administration Record (MAR) log to document medications given. Resident's medications are centrally stored in a locked cabinet in the office area. Resident Records-Incident Reports: (1) resident file was reviewed containing admission agreement, Physician's Report, Medical/Functional assessment, Needs and Services Plan, Personal rights and Medical Consent. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has a complete Emergency Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan. The facility has a complete Emergency Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan. The facility conducts emergency drill on a quarterly basis. Last fire drill was conducted on 07/18/2025 Residents with SHN: Appraisals were observed in resident's files. There are zero (0) dementia, hospice or bedridden resident. No resident uses oxygen. Resident uses a half bed rail used only for assistance authorized by a physician Deficiencies cited and Technical assistance issued. Exit interview and a copy of this report was provided to the Administrator, Yom Tekeste.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 11, 2026
The state marks this report as 6 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 5. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Apr 25, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daniel Konishi made an announced visit and met with Licensee/Administrator, Yom Tekeste conduct an announced Pre-Licensing evaluation. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following: An application was submitted to Community Care Licensing Department (CCLD) on for an initial application of a Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) to serve adults ages 60 and over. Approved for six (6) ambulatory, of which six (6) may be non-ambulatory residents. Structure: Facility is a single-story home located in a residential area consisting of four (4) bedrooms, three (3) residents’ bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, garage, and a backyard with seating and shade. Front entry and all exits have a wheelchair ramp. Operational Requirements: The facility did not have proof of liability insurance during today's visit and that they were instructed to obtain the liability insurance prior to accepting the first resident and will submit proof of that insurance to the department once it is obtained. Bedroom Clients: Bedrooms are equipped with a bed, nightstand, chair, lamp, dresser, trash bins, and overhead lighting. Bathrooms: Two (2) full bath equipped with working toilet, wash basins, bathtub/shower and two (1) full bath equipped with working toilet, wash basins, walk in shower. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: All beds had the required linen/supplies which include, pillowcase, mattress pads, fitted sheet, blanket and bedspreads. Adequate supply of linens is stored in linen closets. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan: Emergency numbers and Exit plans are posted and readily available for review. One (1) fully charged fire extinguisher was observed. Facility has a land line telephone. Food Service: Facility has sufficient weekly supply of non-perishable foods. Dishes, cups, and flatware are stored in the kitchen cupboards, all equipment, inspected and in good repair. All equipment Knives, cutlery, and other sharp kitchen utensils were observed locked and inaccessible. Emergency water supply was observed. Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Detectors were observed and tested. Appliances: Refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer are in good condition. The residence is equipped with central heating and air conditioning. Toxins: Cleaning supplies, and toxins are locked only accessible to staff. Water Temperature: Hot water was tested in all bathrooms, and kitchen sink. Water temperature was within normal limits 105 degrees Fahrenheit and not more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Medication, First-Aid Kit & Book: Designated centrally stored medications cabinet, and the first-aid kit has been inspected which has at least the following: tweezers, scissors, antiseptic, bandages, gauze, thermometer; including a current First Aid manual. Resident & Staff Files: Designated area for files will be in locked closet. Pools/Jacuzzi/Body of Water: No bodies of water were observed. Fire Clearance: Fire clearance was approved on 12/11/2024 for six (6) ambulatory, of which six (6) may be non-ambulatory residents. Component III: Component III was reviewed during inspection. Pre-Licensing is complete, and this facility has no deficiencies. Exit interview was conducted with the Licensee/Administrator, Yom Tekeste and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 25, 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?
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