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Hickorywood Care Home
Small home·Licensed for 6·Hemet, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Starting rate$3,800 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
- Last state visitMay 20, 2026CDSS inspection record
Hickorywood Care Home is a small care home in Hemet — 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 2020. Bedridden 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 Hickorywood Care Home
Is Hickorywood Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Hickorywood Care Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Hickorywood Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Hickorywood Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Hickorywood Care Home cost?
$3,800 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 Hemet that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $3,875 a month, and the middle figure is $3,500 (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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.
Does Hickorywood Care Home take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Carlson, David Jon & Carlson, Emelinda Juliano, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Hemet Global 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 Hickorywood Care Home 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.
Hickorywood Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “HICKORYWOOD CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #331880915. 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 Carlson, David Jon & Carlson, Emelinda Juliano, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is May 20, 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 careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
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. 6 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
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
- 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 27, 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
$3,800a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$3,800a month
Likely $3,800–$4,400
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$3,800this 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 $3,800–$4,400
- $3,800
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,800–$7,900
- $5,800
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for 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 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,200–$4,750.
- 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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- Bountiful GardensHemet · 2.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aria Board and CareHemet · 4.2 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
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- Crystal Springs Senior Care FacilityHemet · 5.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
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- Mama Angelina CoconochoHemet · 6.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Putters Lane Assisted LivingHemet · 6.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Care IntegrationMenifee · 7.2 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
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- Fairhill Elder CareMenifee · 8.2 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grace Home TavelWinchester · 8.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- We R EvergreenMenifee · 8.8 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Murrieta Manor: Senior LivingMurrieta · 8.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Grace Home AthenaWinchester · 8.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Senior Haven of MurrietaMurrieta · 9.3 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Agate ManorMenifee · 9.3 mi · Small home$5,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Dato Guest HomeNuevo · 9.5 mi · Small home$3,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- New Hope Residential Elder Care IIIWinchester · 9.6 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1650 Hickorywood Lane, Hemet, CA 92545Address 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 2022, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2020. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 20, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- May 20, 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 2020.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents
May 20, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 5/20/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mia Lankford conducted an unannounced Annual visit. LPA was granted entry by caregiver Carmelita Juliano, who was informed of the purpose of visit; Licensee David Carlson arrived to the facility shortly after. At the time of the visit there was four (4) residents present. All staff present were observed to have obtained proper fingerprint clearance and were associated to the facility. LPA conducted a tour of the facility with Licensee David Carlson. The physical plant is a one story structure that contained five (5) resident bedrooms with one (1) caregiver bedroom, and three (3) bathrooms. The facility has a dining room, kitchen, living room, garage, and a gated backyard. Indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. There were no bodies of water located on the property. The facility has more than a two (2) day supply of perishable food and seven (7) day supply of non-perishable foods. Extra linen were observed in the closet located in the hallway. Knives and sharp items were observed in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Resident bedrooms had the required bedding, furniture, and lighting. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were observed to be operable. Centrally stored medications were observed in the kitchen in a locked medication cart. There are Three (3) fully charged fire extinguishers that were observed in the facility last served 4/14/2026. The living room was observed to have board games and other activities. The facility was observed to be in a clean condition; free of dirt, insects, rodents, and pests. Cont.... Cont... Staff files were reviewed that included: ADMIN certification expires 1/1/2027, personnel records, health screenings, criminal record clearance, required training, and valid first aid/CPR certification. Resident files included: signed admission agreements, personal rights, house rules, needs and service plans, and updated physician reports. Facility sketch, LTCO, CCL complaint poster, license and emergency disaster plan is posted on a wall in the living room near the entrance. Last fire drill was on 4/30/2026. The temperature in the home was at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature was 106 degrees. During today's visit, LPA did not observe any immediate violations or concerns. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Licensee David Carlson.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 20, 2026
May 28, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 05/28/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Palacios conducted an unannounced one (1) year required visit. LPA was granted entry by caregiver, John Hernandez Juliano, who was informed of the purpose of visit; Licensee David Carlson arrived to the facility shortly after. At the time of the visit there was four (4) residents present. All staff present were observed to have obtained proper fingerprint clearance and were associated to the facility. LPA observed the following during today's visit: LPA conducted a tour of the facility with Licensee David Carlson. The physical plant is a one story structure that contained five (5) resident bedrooms with one (1) shared bedroom, one (1) staff bedroom, and three (3) bathrooms. The facility has a dining room, kitchen, living room, garage, and a gated backyard. Indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. There were no bodies of water located on the property. The facility has more than a two (2) day supply of perishable food and seven (7) day supply of non-perishable foods. Extra linen were observed in the closet located in the hallway. Dishes and utensils were in sufficient supply and in good repair. Knives and sharp items were observed in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Resident bedrooms had the required bedding, furniture, and lighting. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were observed to be operable. Centrally stored medications were observed in a locked cabinet near the kitchen area. The outdoor patio was observed to have shaded seating to encourage outdoors socialization. Three (3) fully charged fire extinguishers were observed in the facility last served 01/29/2025. The living room was observed to have board games and other activities. The facility was observed to be in a clean condition; free of dirt, insects, rodents, and pests. Staff files reviewed include but not limited to have personnel records, health screenings, criminal record clearance, required training, and valid first aid/CPR certification. Resident files included but are not limited to signed admission agreements, personal rights, house rules, needs and service plans, and updated physician reports. Facility sketch, LTCO, CCL complaint poster, license and emergency disaster plan is posted on a wall in the living room near the entrance. During today's visit, LPA did not observe any immediate violations or concerns. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Licensee David Carlson.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 28, 2025
May 9, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sara Martinez conducted an unannounced annual required visit . LPA was granted entry and met with licensee Emelinda Carlson and David Carlson, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. At the time of the visit there was two (2) staff and two (2) residents present. The facility is licensed for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. The facility has a hospice waiver for six residents. A dementia program is also on file. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and exterior, reviewed facility documents and conducted interviews. LPA observed the following: Physical plant, floors, windows, and doors were observed to be clean. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair were present. The outdoor area was observed to be free of hazards and contained outdoor furniture for residents in care. LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies and hand washing signs. Facility contained PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. Cleaning supplies and detergents were stored and inaccessible to clients. The sharp and dangerous objects were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Facility sketch, exit routes, personal rights, complaint information and emergency phone numbers were found posted in the facility. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide was operational, and the hot water temperature met department requirements. Facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. LPA observed the facility met the required 2-day supply of perishable and 7-day supply of non-perishable foods. LPA reviewed two (2) staff files and training. All staff have the required personnel records on file and criminal record clearance and updated training along with CPR/First Aid Certification. Two resident files were reviewed, and possessed all required paperwork which included Admissions Agreement, Needs and Service Plan, and Physician's Report. The listed administrator possesses a current administrator's certificate. Resident medication was centrally stored and locked in a closet located in the hallway. LPA reviewed medications prescribed to the residents and found all medication listed on the Medication Administer Record (MAR) had all required labeling and signatures found to be in place. LPA reviewed the facility's emergency and disaster plan. LPA observed all facility exits were clear from obstructions. Records review revealed last fire drill was conducted 04/01/2024 which met department requirements. LPA observed emergency supplies and first aid kit with all required items. Facility contains multiple charged fire extinguishers located throughout the facility/ No deficiencies were cited at the time of the visit. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report was provided to Licensee Carlson.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 9, 2024
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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