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Family First Board & Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·Gardena, California

Licensed since 2023Licence #198320366
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,250 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit5 of 6 beds occupiedJuly 28, 2023 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJune 4, 2026CDSS inspection record

Family First Board & Care is a small care home in Gardena — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2023.

Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Family First Board & Care

Is Family First Board & Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Family First Board & Care licensed for?

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

Has Family First Board & Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.

Is Family First Board & Care still open?

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

What does Family First Board & Care cost?

$5,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,300–$6,450. 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 8 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 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 Family First Board & 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 Famisan, Rosemarie, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorial Hospital of Gardena is 0.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Family First Board & Care 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.

Family First Board & Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “FAMILY FIRST BOARD & CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #198320366. 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 Famisan, Rosemarie, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 8 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
  • 2 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 4, 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 3 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 AND OVER. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR SIX(6), OF WHICH THREE(3) MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY AND ONE(1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN CLEARED IN BEDROOM #1, NON-AMBULATORY IN BEDROOM #2. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR SIX(6) HOSPICE RESIDENTS.

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

$5,250a month to start

Likely $4,300–$6,450

From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,250a month

Likely $4,300–$6,600

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
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,250likely $4,300–$6,450

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,300–$6,600
$5,250
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,700
$7,250
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 8 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,800–$5,600.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 14532 Halldale Ave, Gardena, CA 90247Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2023, the state has filed 8 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 2023. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 4, 2026.

On file since
2023
State visits
8
Most recent visit
June 4, 2026
Occupied · July 28, 2023 visit
5 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 2 complaint reports the state published for this home, dated July 28, 2023 to August 30, 2023. 2 of the 2 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (2). 2 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 2 complaint reports below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints2typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2023.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2026110202511020241102023550

The last 36 months — 3 of 8 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jun 4, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 06/04/26 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Villegas conducted an unannounced Annual required visit using the new Care Inspection Tool. LPA was met by the Administrator Rosemarie Famison as the purpose of today’s visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 6 adults ages 60 and older of which (3) may be non-ambulatory and (1) bedridden. There is an approved hospice waiver for (6). Facility fees are current. Administrator certificate is active (7028457740 Exp: 08/11/26). Liability insurance is active (PCI42577191-04 EXP05/25/27). The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood and consists of the following: a living, dining room, kitchen, (4) bedrooms, (1) staff bedroom, (2) bathrooms, an outdoor laundry/ storage area, a ramp that is accessed from bedroom #1, a detached garage, a backyard with shaded sitting. There is a working land line. There are no bodies of water or firearms on the premises. All resident rooms were checked. Beds and bedding were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for residents personal belongings was observed. Walls and floors were in good repair. Bathroom toilets and water faucets worked properly, shower was free of mold/mildew, and there are sufficient toiletries available. The water temperature properly measured between 105-120 F.. A supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed, toxins and knives are stored and inaccessible to residents. There no weapons nor bodies of water on the premises, exits and walkways are free of debris/hazards. Fire extinguishers were charged, smoke detectors and carbon Monoxide are operable. Last fire drill was conducted on 04/20/26. LPA observed a first aid kit and manual. LPA reviewed 3 staff files and 5 resident records, and 5 medication administration records (MAR). Exit interview conducted, appeal rights explained, and a copy of the report was provided to Rosemarie Famison.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 4, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
May 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 05/5/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Felisa Shirley conducted an unannounced Annual required visit with a primary focus on infection control measures, using the new Care Inspection Tool. LPA was met by the Administrator, Rosemarie Famison and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 6 adults age range 60 and older. There are currently three (6) residents in placement. The facility consists of living and dining rooms, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, front and back yards. LPA reviewed 3 staff files and 6 residents and found that they include all required documents. LPA Shirley and Rosemarie toured the physical plant. There are no bodies of water or firearms on the premises. All resident rooms were checked. Beds and bedding were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed. Walls and floors were in good repair. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. The water temperature measured 110.7 F. All fire extinguishers were operable. A comfortable temperature is maintained in the facility. LPA observed the facility to be clean and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning agents, toxins, and sharps were inaccessible to clients. The kitchen was inspected and there is enough perishable and non-perishable food available which is stored properly. Fire extinguishers were charged, smoke detectors and carbon Monoxide were operable. LPA checked first aid kit; and found that it was compliant with a manual. LPA also observed that all mandated posters were posted. There were no deficiencies observed during today’s visit. Exit interview held and a copy of the report was provided to the Administrator, Rosemarie Famison.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 5, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
May 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 05/8/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Felisa Shirley conducted an unannounced required annual visit using the full CAREs Inspection Tool. LPA met with Administrator, Rosemarie Famison and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve elderly developmentally disabled residents ages 60 years and older. LPA reviewed all resident files and found they contained the required documents. LPA reviewed two (2) staff files and found they contained the required documents, training, and certification. LPA received a copy of the Liability Insurance. LPA Felisa and Rosemarie toured both inside and outside of the facility. The facility is a one-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. The facility consists of (4) client bedrooms, (2) bathroom, living room, kitchen, dining area, garage used for storage. The washer and dryer stored in the backyard. Facility maintains all required posting throughout the facility. All bedrooms were toured. Bedrooms 1-4 are occupied by residents and contain the mandated furniture. LPA observed all rooms to have the required furniture including a bed, nightstand, and chair(s). All beds had the required linens including a mattress cover, fitted sheets, blanket, comforter, and pillow. LPA observed ample lighting in all the bedrooms. LPA Shirley and Rosemarie toured the kitchen and found it to be clean and sanitary. All appliances were in good working order. Knives were locked and stored. The medications were locked and stored in a cabinet and inaccessible to the resident. LPA observed a 3-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of nonperishable foods. The water temperature measured 111 degrees. Con'd 809-C The (2) bathrooms have grab bars and are clean and operational. First aid kit is fully stocked with manual. No firearms are stored at facility and no bodies of water present. This facility is in good repair. LPA Shirley and Rosemarie walked through all common areas. In the living room, kitchen, dining room there is ample seating and space for all residents. All rooms and walkways were clean, and clear of obstructions and hazards. All areas have ample lighting. All rooms, hallway, and living room have working smoke detectors. There is a charged fire extinguisher in the dining area. The backyard is clean and clear of obstructions and hazards, shaded patio area and there are no bodies of water present. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator, Rosemarie Famisan.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 8, 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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