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Golden Era Retirement Home
Small home·Licensed for 6·Winnetka, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,550 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,800
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitApril 9, 2026CDSS inspection record
Golden Era Retirement Home is a small care home in Winnetka — 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.
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 Golden Era Retirement Home
Is Golden Era Retirement Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Golden Era Retirement Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Golden Era Retirement Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Golden Era Retirement Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Golden Era Retirement Home cost?
$5,550 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,550–$6,800. 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 13 small homes within 5 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 Golden Era Retirement Home 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 Iccc LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Woodland Hills is 2.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Golden Era Retirement Home 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.
Golden Era Retirement Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “GOLDEN ERA RETIREMENT HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197610637. 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 Iccc LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 3 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 3 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 April 9, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 5 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice 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. 1 AMBULATORY & 5 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDROOM #1 CLEARED FOR AMBULATORY ONLY. BEDROOMS #2, 3, 4 AND 5 CLEARED FOR NON-AMBULATORY. BEDROOM #5 CLEARED FOR 1 BEDRIDDEN. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 6.
935 - ELDERLY · 983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
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
$5,550a month to start
Likely $4,550–$6,800
From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,550a month
Likely $4,550–$6,950
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$5,550likely $4,550–$6,800
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes within 5 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 $4,550–$6,950
- $5,550
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,300–$10,000
- $7,550
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 13 small homes within 5 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.
13 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,600–$5,500.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 13 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Wholesome Life Senior LivingCanoga Park · 1.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Liebelove CareWoodland Hills · 1.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Lily of the ValleyNorthridge · 2.0 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Skies RanchTarzana · 2.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Senior ResidenceChatsworth · 2.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Elite Retirement ResidenceWest Hills · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Elegance Care ResortTarzana · 2.9 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- 4Th Generation Senior LivingWest Hills · 3.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · memory care shared bedroom · 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.
- My Home of AgingWoodland Hills · 3.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Caring Touch Board and CareChatsworth · 3.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Paradise in the ValleyNorthridge · 3.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 4.0 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Chateau Le Petite IIIWoodland Hills · 4.4 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 19825 Leadwell St, Winnetka, CA 91306Address 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 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated April 9, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- April 9, 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 — 3 of 3 documents
Apr 9, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with Francisco Fabregas for a Required One (01) Year visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at around 09:30 AM and the following was noted: The facility has outdoor furniture with a covered shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility does not have a swimming pool. There is a garage being used for storage. The facility is fire cleared for one (01) ambulatory and five (05) non-ambulatory, of which one (01) may be bedridden. Bedroom #1 cleared for ambulatory only. Bedroom #2,3,4 and 5 cleared for non-ambulatory. Bedroom #5 cleared for one (01) bedridden. Waiver granted for six (06) hospice. The facility is currently occupying three (03) residents. The living and dining room are neat and clean. The facility has a total of five (05) bedrooms and two (02) bathrooms. The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate lighting system. Hallways are well lit. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. Towels and washcloths are not shared. (continued on LIC 809-C) Kitchen is sufficiently stocked with at least two (02) days perishable and seven (07) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are locked away. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 76°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. Fire extinguisher is located near the kitchen and observed to be fully charged and last inspected 04/23/2025. The hot water temperature was measured at 115.1°F. LPA observed medication to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Facility maintains a complete first aid kit. No health and safety hazards noted during the visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 9, 2026
Apr 21, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 4/21/25 at 9:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perchui Milena Khurshudyan conducted a Pre-Licensing Inspection with the facility Administrator Francisco F Fabregas. Upon arrival, LPA introduced herself by showing her department badge. This is a single story house which will be operating as Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE). A fire clearance was approved on August 1st, 2024, for five (5) Non-Ambulatory residents of which one (1) may be Bedridden for bedroom #5, and one (1) Ambulatory resident for bedroom #1. Facility also received Hospice approval for six (6) residents. The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are hard wired and inter-connected, they were tested and are operational. The facility has one (1) fire extinguisher that was purchased on 9/24/2024 and is located on the kitchen wall. A tour of the physical plant was initiated at approximately 10:15am and the following was observed: KITCHEN: The facility has a Kitchen area that is equipped with a refrigerator, gas stove, microwave oven and sink. There were adequate supplies of two (2) days of perishable and seven (7) days of nonperishable food, dining ware to accommodate a maximum capacity of six (6) residents. Knives and other sharps were observed locked inside the kitchen cabinet and chemicals observed stored inside locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. Kitchen area is open plan facing dining area. BEDROOMS: The facility has five (5) bedrooms and all bedrooms are designated for residents' use. All residents' bedrooms observed to be nicely furnished with beds, night stands, lamps, chairs, dresser, bedding and linen. The bedrooms have sufficient lighting and a closet space. Additional linen is available inside each bedroom’s closet and inside the linen cabinet located in the hallway. Continue on LIC809-C BATHROOMS: The facility has two (2) bathrooms, both designated for residents’ and staff use. All bathrooms were observed to have the proper fixtures, grab bars, non-skid mats, trash cans with closed lids, paper towels and washing hands signs. The hot water delivered in the bathrooms measured at 10:35am to be at 108.9 degrees F. COMMON AREAS: These includes living room and a dining room. The living room was equipped with new furniture, a television, and chairs. There is a fireplace in the living room area which is fenced and blocked with flowers. The dining area has a dining table to accommodate six (6) clients. There were no visible immediate hazards. The facility has comfortable temperature which was measured at 10:45am to be at 68 degrees F. Office/Activity room: Facility has separate activity/resting room located next to the kitchen. LPA observed a cabinet with various activity supplies nicely stored and ready for residents' use. The office area is furnished with office desk, cabinets, printer and other required office supplies. GARAGE: The garage is currently being used as staff room / storage for facility equipment, supplies and water. Garage is attached to the facility and has access from the kitchen area. LAUNDRY ROOM: The washer and dryer is located in a laundry area next to the kitchen. Laundry chemicals will be kept inside the garage, which will always be locked and under supervision. MEDICATIONS: Medications will be kept inside the locked kitchen cabinet. First Aid and the new manual is also locked inside the same cabinet. LPA observed the First-aid has all proper items and is current. Client/Staff Files: All files and documents will be kept locked inside the commercial cabinet located in the office area. SURROUNDING GROUNDS: The driveway, passageways and entrance to the home were clear of obstruction. The backyard of the facility is properly fenced, has a patio and backyard furniture to accommodate six (6) clients. Continue on LIC809-C LPA observed the facility is clean, safe and sanitary. All window screens were in good repair. Auditory signals were installed on exit doors. All passageways were free of obstruction. In addition to the Pre-Licensing inspection, a Component III power point presentation was also held. Pursuant to Title 22, CA Code of Regulations, the facility's physical environment appears to be compliant and ready for licensure. CAB will be advised. An emergency exit plan/sketch along with other posting requirements were available and posted on the wall. No deficiency cited on today’s visit. Exit interview conducted and copy of this report signed and delivered to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 21, 2025
Apr 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 COMP II Participant: Francisco Fabregas, Managing Member/Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On 4/7/25, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant/administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant/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, Apr 7, 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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