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Great Place Home Care
Small home·Licensed for 6·Harbor City, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Starting rate$4,000 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitNovember 5, 2025CDSS inspection record
Great Place Home Care is a small care home in Harbor City — 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 2018.
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 Great Place Home Care
Is Great Place Home Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Great Place Home Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Great Place Home Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Great Place Home Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Great Place Home Care cost?
$4,000 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in Harbor City that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $4,500 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 7 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 Great Place Home 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 Great Place Home Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South Bay is 1.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Great Place Home Care keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Great Place Home Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “GREAT PLACE HOME CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #198602872. 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 Great Place Home Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is November 5, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 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. 6 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH, 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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
This home’s starting rate
$4,000a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$4,000a month
Likely $4,000–$4,600
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 · where the price comes from
Starting monthly rate$4,000this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
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 $4,000–$4,600
- $4,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,000–$8,100
- $6,000
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 worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
24 homes like this within 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$5,000.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 24 nearby homes behind this estimate
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Where it is
- 1556 238Th Street, Harbor City, CA 90710Address 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 2021, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2018. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated November 5, 2025.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- November 5, 2025
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 2018.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Nov 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 11/05/2025 at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jose Calderon conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit at the Great Place Home Care Facility. LPA Calderon was allowed entry into the facility by Administrator Coty Cabra. The Facility is licensed to serve residents age range 60 and over, six Non- ambulatory residents of which, one may be bedridden and approved hospice waiver for two residents. Currently, there are six (6) residents residing in the facility. LPA Calderon explained to Administrator Coty Cabra the purpose of the one year Annual Inspection visit, and escorted LPA Calderon on a tour of the entire inside and outside facility grounds. As part of the inspection, LPA Calderon reviewed: Six (6) client service records, six (6) client medication records (MAR), two (2) staff records, and inspected the inside facility and outside grounds. The facility’s last fire drill was conducted on 11/03/2025. The one story residential home consists of five (5) client bedrooms, two (2) client bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, staff room, office area, attached garage with washer and dryer/ storage area, backyard with table and chairs. No weapons are stored or found on the premise grounds. The kitchen was inspected and observed to be clean and operational. A two day supply perishable and seven day supply of non-perishable foods are present in the facility. Emergency Water Storage is in the garage area. LPA Calderon observed that all facility rooms are clean and in good repair. A comfortable temperature was observed, and the facility has central air and heating. LPA Calderon observed the following during inspection of client’s rooms: mattresses are in good condition, adequate lighting present, plenty of dresser/closet space is present, and all bed linens present. All bedrooms contain furniture, lighting fixtures and personal storage space as required, all beds have the required amount of linen and mattress covers, LPA Calderon observed fully stocked closet with bedding, towels, and toiletries supplies. Bathroom fixtures are clean, in good repair, and working properly and contain the required nonskid mats and grab bars. LPA Calderon observed bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulation. Bathroom #1 hot water temperature properly measured at 100 degrees Fahrenheit; bathroom #2 hot water temperature properly measured at 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen hot water temperature properly measured at 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility one (1) Carbon Monoxide and six (6) Smoke Detectors, hardwired and connected, were tested and are working properly. Facility two (2) Fire Extinguisher was checked and found to be fully charged and accessible. All exit doors in the facility have alarm systems. The facility has a working landline/ telephone. All toxins and knives are locked/secured and inaccessible to clients. Medications are centrally stored and in a locked storage cabinet. Facility one (1) first aid kits are fully stocked with manuals being checked and in order. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. All Exits/ Walkways around the home were free of debris and hazards. Outside patio accessible to clients. Six (6) client files were reviewed and found to be complete. LPA Calderon reviewed six (6) resident medications (MAR) and they were all found to be administered according to doctor's orders. Two (2) staff files were checked, and they have the required documents. LPA Calderon noted the Administrator Coty Cabral Certification # 6000867740 expiration date of 06/05/2025 was NOT valid at time of inspection. Commercial General Liability Policy #000896746 policy period from 03/01/2025 to 03/01/2026 underwritten by James River Insurance Company, coverage 1,000,000/3,000,000 is valid at time of inspection. All the required documents are posted in the facility in a clearly visible area. According to the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), LPA Calderon did not observe deficiencies therefore no citations were issued at this time. Annual Licensing Fee is CURRENT. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report was provided to Administrator Coty Cabra.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 5, 2025
Nov 9, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 11/09/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Regina Cloyd conducted an unannounced required – annual inspection and met with Administrator Coty Cabral. Facility is licensed to serve residents age range 60 and over, six non- ambulatory residents of which, one may be bedridden and approved hospice waiver for two residents. During this visit, there were zero hospice residents. This is a single-story home consisting of four resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, one common bathroom, one ensuite bathroom (bedroom#5), living room, kitchen with dining area, garage, and a shaded outdoor patio. The facility is clean, sanitary, and in good repair. The Administrator accompanied LPA inside and outside the facility during this inspection. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens, and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, shower was free of mold/mildew, and a non-skid mat was in place. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. Continue to LIC809-C. LPA toured the kitchen area and observed a two-day supply of perishable and a seven-day supply of non-perishable food. Knives and toxins were kept in locked storage cabinet. First Aid kit was available. One fire extinguisher, last serviced October 3, 2024 was observed in the kitchen area. Another fire extinguisher was observed in the hallway. Administrator tested the carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the house. Device were functional and interconnected. Five staff records were reviewed, and five out of five staff records had current first aid certificates and required criminal record clearances or criminal record exemptions. Five resident records were reviewed, and five out of five resident records had medical assessments and pre-appraisal or reappraisals. Two residents’ medication was reviewed. No deficiencies are being cited. An exit interview was conducted, technical assistance provided, and a copy of this report was discussed and left with Administrator Coty Cabral.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 9, 2024
Dec 1, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 12/1/2023 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lourdes Montoya conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit to the above facility. LPA met with Caregivers Iosefo Naumati and Imelda Diquit and LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator/Licensee Coty Cabral arrived later and joined the visit. Facility is licensed to serve residents age range 60 and over, six non- ambulatory residents of which, one may be bedridden and approved hospice waiver for two residents. During this visit, there is one hospice resident. This is a single-story home consisting of four resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, one common bathroom, one ensuite bathroom (bedroom#5), living room, kitchen with dining area, garage, and a shaded outdoor patio. At 9:42 AM, LPA Montoya toured the facility with Caregiver Imelda Diquit. The kitchen was checked and observed to be within Title 22 regulations. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked. All cleaning solutions, hazardous items, and medications were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. At 10:30 am, outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. REPORT CONTINUED IN LIC 809-C At 10:40 am, LPA observed the resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, shower was free of mold/mildew and a non-skid mat was in place. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards; doorways were free of obstructions. At 11:15 am, LPA observed the smoke detectors were working properly and fire extinguisher was fully charged. Carbon monoxide detector was operational. First Aid kit was available. At 11:30 am, LPA conducted records review, staff files, resident files and medication administration records (MARs) are complete. At 11:45 AM, LPA conducted interviews with staff and residents. LPA observed the following deficiencies: At 9:46 AM, LPA observed the filing cabinet where client files are stored has no lock. At 10:03 AM, LPA checked the water temperature in resident bedroom #5 ensuite bathroom and it measured at 120.7 degree Fahrenheit. At 3:08 PM, LPA Montoya checked the water temperature again in the same bathroom and it measured at 124.8 degree F. Deficiencies cited under California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8). An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report and Appeal Rights were provided to Administrator Coty Cabral.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 1, 2023
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
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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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The nearest licensed homes in Los Angeles County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Michael's Manor
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A Family Homecare
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Dhaniella's Care Home
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