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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$6,050 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $5,000–$7,450
- 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 24, 2026CDSS inspection record
Encanto Living is a small care home in Ventura — 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. Dementia care is not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 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 Encanto Living
Is Encanto Living licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Encanto Living licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Encanto Living been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is Encanto Living still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Encanto Living cost?
$6,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $5,000–$7,450. 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 12 small homes and similar homes within 9 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 Ventura that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,428 to $7,475 a month, and the middle figure is $3,750 (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 Encanto Living 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 Encanto Living LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
St Johns Regional Medical Center is 4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Encanto Living keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Encanto Living license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ENCANTO LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #565850602. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Encanto Living LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is March 24, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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 careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident
State licensing record · September 27, 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, OF WHICH ONE(1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #4. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 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 27, 2026
4 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$6,050a month to start
Likely $5,000–$7,450
From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$6,050a month
Likely $5,000–$7,600
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$6,050likely $5,000–$7,450
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes and similar homes within 9 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 $5,000–$7,600
- $6,050
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,750–$10,600
- $8,050
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.
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 12 small homes and similar homes within 9 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.
12 homes like this within 9 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,400–$7,700.
- 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 12 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Rowe ResidenceVentura · 1.7 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Cottage InnVentura · 3.2 mi · Small home$7,300Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Ventura Grand ChateauVentura · 3.5 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · memory care private room · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
- Villa Teresa Residential CareOxnard · 4.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mom and Dad Home CareOxnard · 4.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ventura Villa Assisted LivingVentura · 5.1 mi · Mid-size home$3,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Finest Living at ArcadeVentura · 6.1 mi · Small home$3,210Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ocean Breeze at BeechwoodCamarillo · 6.6 mi · Small home$5,700Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Sea Breeze ManorOxnard · 6.9 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Absolute Care HomeOxnard · 7.5 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brookhaven AlCamarillo · 7.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Via EsmeraldaCamarillo · 8.4 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 10238 Mammoth St., Ventura, CA 93004Address from the public record · September 27, 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. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 24, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 2
- Most recent visit
- March 24, 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.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
Mar 24, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Post Licensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Dulek conducted an unannounced post-licensing visit to this facility at 02:00PM. LPA initially met with staff. Administrator was contacted via telephone and arrived at 02:15PM. Entrance interview conducted. Beginning at 02:23PM, the LPA, along with Administrator toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was observed: BEDROOMS: The LPA observed the resident bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. There are six (6) total bedrooms, all of which are designated for private resident use. RESTROOMS: The LPA observed four (4) restrooms in the facility; two (2) are shared restrooms, including one (1) for guests and one (1) for residents and two (2) are designated for private resident use. Resident restrooms were observed to be clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and slip resistant surfaces. Water temperature measured within the required range. COMMON AREAS: Facility common areas include the living room and dining room. All common areas were observed to be clean and properly furnished. Auditory alarms on exit doors functioned properly. OUTDOOR SPACE: The back yard area is enclosed. The backyard contains a shaded seating area and appropriate outdoor furnishings, as well as outdoor activity supplies. All passageways were observed to be clear and the outdoor area free from hazard. Report Continued on LIC 809-C KITCHEN: Kitchen appliances appeared to be in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Knives and other sharps were observed locked in a kitchen drawer. Cleaning supplies were observed in a locked cabinet. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged and purchased just prior to the facility opening. RECORD REVIEW: Began at 02:40PM; all staff and resident records are stored electronically. Staff and resident records were reviewed for documents including, but not limited to: health screening, TB test, staff training records, fingerprint clearance, resident physician's report, needs and service appraisal, and personal rights. Five (5) resident records reviewed were complete and contained all required documents. Three (3) staff files were reviewed; all staff files reviewed were observed to be in compliance. MEDICATION REVIEW: Began at 03:50PM. Medications for two (2) residents were observed. No discrepancies were observed during medication review. INFECTION CONTROL/EMERGENCY DISASTER PLAN: During today’s visit, the LPA reviewed the facility’s infection control practices. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. LPA also reviewed the facility's emergency disaster plan, which was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drills will be conducted quarterly. INTERVIEWS: Throughout today's visit, LPA interviewed residents and staff. No concerns were noted. No citations issued. Exit interview conducted. A copy of today's report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 24, 2026
Nov 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Dulek conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection at the facility today and met with Licensee Representative/Applicant Yeny Estrada. Entrance interview conducted. The facility obtained a fire clearance on 10/10/2025 for six (6) non-ambulatory, with a total capacity of 6 (six) residents. The Licensee Representative submitted a hospice waiver request for six (6) residents, which is pending at this time. The facility also has a dementia care plan pending. Component II was completed telephonically with the assigned CAB Analyst on 10/16/2025. Component III was completed during today's visit. The facility is a single-story home in the Ventura area, which consists of six (6) bedrooms and four (4) bathrooms. There is no staff room and Applicant stated that staff will remain awake at night. Beginning at 10:48AM, the LPA, along with Applicant Representative, conducted a physical plant tour to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and the facility is in compliance with regulation. The following was observed: RESIDENT BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS: The resident bedrooms were observed. Two (2) bedrooms are fully furnished for resident use. The resident bathrooms were observed to be clean and sanitary with slip-resistant surfaces. There are two (2) private en-suite restrooms designated for resident use. One (1) private bathroom did not contain grab bars, which Applicant Representative indicated are on order and should arrive later today. There are an additional two (2) shared bathrooms for resident, staff and guest use. Hot water was measured in a sample of resident restrooms and measured within the required range. The facility has a sufficient supply of linens and towels. Facility has a call button system for resident use. Report continued on LIC 809-C Continued from LIC 809 COMMON AREAS: The living room and dining area are furnished appropriately. Paint, windows, window coverings, and floors are in good repair. The LPA observed the required postings in the entry way. Alarms were present on all doors, except the two (2) sliding doors. Common areas maintained a comfortable temperature during the visit. Hardwired combination smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and fire door were tested at 01:12PM and were operational at the time of the visit. Fire extinguishers were observed to be fully charged and Applicant Representative indicated were recently purchased; LPA advised maintaining proof of purchase for fire extinguishers. First aid supplies were reviewed and observed to be in compliance. KITCHEN/FOOD SERVICE AREA: The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable foods. The facility has a sufficient supply of plates, cups and utensils. Knives and sharp items will be stored in a locked drawer. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants will be stored underneath the locked kitchen sink. There is a locked cabinet for medication storage in the kitchen. LAUNDRY/STORAGE AREA: The facility has a laundry area, with locked cabinet for storage of personal care/hygiene items, should any residents be determined at risk with direct access to these items. There is also a storage area, containing emergency food and water and extra supplies. GARAGE: LPA observed the facility has a locked detached garage. Residents and staff will not have access to the locked garage area. OUTDOOR SPACE: Currently, the back and front yards are under construction. Applicant Representative stated the property owner is responsible for completion of the outdoor construction, which was delayed due to recent rain. Currently, paved areas are completed. Applicant Representative stated work to be completed in the yard includes: replacement fencing, installation of turf/landscaping, and gates. Outdoor furniture is pending delivery at this time, which will include seating and shade. All passageways were observed to be free of obstructions. Report Continued on LIC 809-C (p.3) Continued from LIC 809-C The following items must be completed prior to issuing the license: Install grab bars in one (1) private restroom Install auditory alarms on two (2) sliding doors Completion of construction in all outdoor areas to include: landscaping in the front yard, turf/landscaping in the backyard, fence replacement, self-closing & self-latching gate installed to ensure the yard is completely enclosed. This report will be sent to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved. You are not allowed to begin operating until you have been notified that your license has been approved by the CAB Analyst/LPA. Failure to comply could affect approval of your license. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 18, 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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Ventura County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Veterans Home of California-Ventura
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$4,900 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Mariposa Valley
Ventura · Small home · 1.4 mi away
$4,800 a month to start · Covelight estimate
The Palms at Bonaventure
Ventura · Large community · 1.5 mi away
$4,675 a month to start · Listed by the home
Rowe Residence
Ventura · Small home · 1.7 mi away
$8,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Home Sweet Home Van Buren
Ventura · Small home · 2.1 mi away
$5,300 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Oakmont of Riverpark
Oxnard · Large community · 2.5 mi away
$4,995 a month to start · Listed by the home