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Claire's Villa

Small home·Licensed for 6·Palmdale, California

Licensed since 2024Licence #197610527
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,050 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,200
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitMarch 14, 2026CDSS inspection record

Claire's Villa is a small care home in Palmdale — 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 2024.

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 Claire's Villa

Is Claire's Villa licensed?

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

How many residents is Claire's Villa licensed for?

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

Has Claire's Villa been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Claire's Villa still open?

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

What does Claire's Villa cost?

$5,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,150–$6,200. 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 9 small homes within 8 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 Claire's 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 Claire's Villa Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Palmdale Regional Medical Center is 1.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Claire's Villa keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Claire's Villa license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “CLAIRE'S VILLA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #197610527. 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 Claire's Villa Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, 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 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is March 14, 2026, 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 careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident

State licensing record · September 13, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 & OVER. SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY IN ROOMS 1, 3, 4, & 5 OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 5 ONLY. ROOM 2 FOR STAFF ONLY.HOSPICE WAIVER FOR SIX (6). STAFF ONLY.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

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

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,050a month to start

Likely $4,150–$6,200

From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,050a month

Likely $4,150–$6,350

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
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,050likely $4,150–$6,200

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 8 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 $4,150–$6,350
$5,050
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,850–$9,450
$7,050
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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 8 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.

9 homes like this within 8 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$4,550.

  • 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 9 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 39430 11 Street West, Palmdale, CA 93551Address 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 2024, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 14, 2026.

On file since
2024
State visits
4
Most recent visit
March 14, 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 2024.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020251102024220

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Mar 14, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jose Tan conducted an Annual Required inspection of this facility today. LPA initially met with staff Leonita Garcia, who called the Administrator Claire Francisco. The Administrator arrived 10 minutes later and explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at 12:18 PM and the following was noted: There is only one entrance being utilized at the facility. The facility had submitted and approved Infection Control and Mitigation plan. The facility has a designated visitors' area at the backyard. The facility has sufficient stock of PPE in the storage room. The facility has five (5) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms currently occupying four (4) residents. One (1) bedroom is designated for staff use. The facility is fire cleared for six (6) non-ambulatory residents, one of which may be bedridden on Room #5. The facility is also has an approved hospice waiver for six (6) residents. Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. LPA found a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food at the facility; properly stored. Knives were stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Bedrooms: All five (5) resident rooms were properly furnished with appropriate beddings and linens with sufficient lighting. Bathrooms: The bathroom for residents' use was observed to have grab bars, non-skid mats and properly supplied with hygiene products. Hot water temperature was measured at a range of 112.5°F to 112.8°F. LPA did not observe any toxins or cleaning supplies in any of the bathrooms during the day's visit. (continued on LIC 809-C) (continued from LIC 809) Common Areas: These included the living room and dining area. The common areas were properly furnished. The dining room area and table is large enough to accommodate up to six (6) residents. The auditory alarms on all exit doors were on and functional at the time of the visit. There is a fire extinguisher located in the kitchen and was last inspected on 02/18/26. Dual smoke/carbon monoxide alarms are hardwired and inter connected, tested and observed to be operational. Surrounding Grounds: Entry/exits were free of obstruction. There was furniture appropriate for outdoor use. The outdoor area was free of hazards. The laundry room is located going through to the garage and was locked at the time of the visit. Detergents and cleaning supplies are kept in the laundry room cabinet observed to be locked and inaccessible. There is no body of water at the facility. There is a tool shed in the backyard observed to be locked during visit. Garage: The garage was currently being used as frozen food, toxins and other cleaning supplies storage. The garage is attached to the facility but could only be accessed through the laundry room. Resident Files: Resident files are kept in a locked medication closet located by the bedroom hallway. LPA conducted a file review of resident records. Resident records are complete and updated.. Staff Files: Staff files are kept in a locked closet, also by the dining room. LPA conducted a file review of staff records and observed that the files are complete and updated. Medications: Medications are kept in a locked closet by the bedroom hallway. Medications and Medication Records were reviewed for proper storage and documentation. There is a complete first aid kit located in the medication closet. Disaster drill was last conducted on 12/04/25. Required posting observed in facility (complaint hot line poster). Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, there were no deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit Interview Conducted and a Copy of the Report Issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 14, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jan 31, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an unannounced visit and was greeted by the caregivers. LPA Spaeth stated the purpose of the visit was to conduct an annual inspection. The caregiver confirmed there are three residents living in the facility. The Administrator, Claire Francisco arrived at 10:30 am. The facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents in rooms 1, 3, 4 and 5 of which one bedridden may be bedridden in bedroom 5. Room 2 is the designated staff room. LPA Spaeth reviewed the residents' files at 11:00 am until 11:20 am. LPA toured the facility at 11:20 am until 12:00 pm and observed the following: Living Room – The room contained comfortable seating and a television. Kitchen/Dining Room - The facility contained a seven-day supply of non-perishable food and a two-day supply of perishable foods. The knives were locked in a kitchen cabinet. The cleaning solutions were locked underneath the kitchen sink. The medications were locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPA observed the first aid kit was securely locked in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies were also locked in a kitchen cabinet. A fire extinguisher is also located in the kitchen. Appliances in the kitchen appeared to be functional. The dining room area contained a dining room table and chairs. Backyard - The backyard contained a shaded area with comfortable seating. The side gate leading from the backyard to the front yard was not locked. Continued on 809-C Bedrooms –LPA Spaeth observed the bedrooms were furnished with a bed, linens, night stand, lamp, chest of drawers, a chair and a closet. Bathrooms- There are three bathrooms which contained hand soap, grab bars, non-skid mats, paper towels, and trash can. The water temperature was recorded at 11:50 am and was 108.0 degrees F. Hallway - The hallway cabinet contained clean linens. Laundry Room – the laundry room was locked and contained the washer and dryer. Garage- LPA observed there were no safety issues. Egress- LPA observed the egress system were properly working at each exit door. LPA reviewed staff records at 11:50 am until 12:10 pm. and checked the residents' medications at 12:10 pm until 12:20 pm. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 12:15 pm and were operable. The facility was clean and appears to be in good repair. There are no deficiencies to report at this time. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 31, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Mar 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 3/08/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit to this facility and met with the Licensee. This is a new application and a fire clearance dated 12/07/2023 was received for five (5) non-ambulatory residents and one (1) bedridden resident. The facility phone number is 661-526-7051. The purpose of today’s visit is to inspect the facility to ensure that it maintains compliance under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Component III was conducted with the applicant from 2:10 pm until 3:10 pm. Today’s site visit consisted of LPA touring the physical plant inside and outside from 3:10 pm until 3:40 pm LPA Spaeth observed the following: Living Room – The room contained comfortable seating and a television. Kitchen/Dining Room - The facility contained a seven-day supply of non-perishable food and a two-day supply of perishable foods. The knives were locked in a kitchen cabinet. The cleaning solutions were locked underneath the kitchen sink. The medications will be locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPA observed the first aid kit was securely locked in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies were also locked in a kitchen cabinet. A fire extinguisher is also located in the kitchen. Appliances in the kitchen appeared to be functional. The dining room area contained a dining room table and chairs. Continued - 809C Backyard - The backyard contained a shaded area with comfortable seating. The side gate leading from the backyard to the front yard was not locked. Bedrooms – Bedroom one is designated for two non-ambulatory residents, bedroom two designated for staff only, bedroom three to house one non-ambulatory resident, bedroom four to house one non-ambulatory resident, bedroom five to house one bedridden, and one non-ambulatory resident. The bedrooms were furnished with a bed, linens, night stand, lamp, chest of drawers, a chair and a closet. Bathrooms- There are three bathrooms which contained hand soap, grab bars, non-skid mats, paper towels, and trash can. The water temperature was recorded at 3:50 pm and was 108.0 degrees F. Hallway - The hallway cabinet contained clean linens. Laundry Room – the laundry room was locked and contained the washer and dryer. Garage- LPA observed there were no safety issues. Egress- LPA observed the egress system were properly working at each exit door. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 2:15 pm and were operable. The facility was clean and appears to be in good repair. 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.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 8, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: Francisco, Claire Jith M - Applicant/Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On 02/09/2024, 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, Feb 9, 2024
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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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.

  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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