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Hillcrest Living Center
Small home·Licensed for 6·Visalia, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Typical starting rate$4,000 a monthTypical in Tulare County · likely $3,000–$5,000
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitFebruary 28, 2026CDSS inspection record
Hillcrest Living Center is a small care home in Visalia — 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. 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 Hillcrest Living Center
Is Hillcrest Living Center licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Hillcrest Living Center licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Hillcrest Living Center been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Hillcrest Living Center still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Hillcrest Living Center cost?
$4,000 a month to start is typical in Tulare County, likely $3,000–$5,000. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for small care homes in Tulare County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.
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 Hillcrest Living Center 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 Hillcrest Living Center Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaweah Health Medical Center is 2.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Hillcrest Living Center keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Hillcrest Living Center license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “HILLCREST LIVING CENTER”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #547209487. 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 Hillcrest Living Center Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is February 28, 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 2 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. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) RESIDENTS. ALL OF WHICH MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR TWO (2) RESIDENTS.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 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 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
Typical starting rate
$4,000a month to start
Likely $3,000–$5,000
Covelight’s researched range for Tulare County · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,000a month
Likely $3,000–$5,200
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$4,000likely $3,000–$5,000
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for small care homes in Tulare County (compiled June 2026). 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 $3,000–$5,200
- $4,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,750–$8,350
- $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 worksWhy this is a county figure
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for small care homes in Tulare County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.
- 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 4 nearby homes that publish a rate
- Jordeth Senior Care HomeVisalia · 4.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Harvest at FowlerFowler · 32 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Close to Home Residential CareFresno · 37 mi · Small home$5,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Serenity Garden Home 2Fresno · 38 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 3939 E. Hillcrest Ave, Visalia, CA 93292Address 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 2024, 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 February 28, 2026.
- On file since
- 2024
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- February 28, 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
Feb 28, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Kiran Chehal, Continual Administrator's Certification expires 04/17/2026. There are currently 4 residents who reside at this home and there is 0 residents on hospice at this time. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, activity rooms, medication storage, kitchen, garage and outdoor areas. Bedrooms were clean and in good repair. There is a locked storage for medications. Food supply is adequate for 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable. Fire extinguisher is within the safety regulation period. Smoke alarms were tested and are operational. The home has a carbon monoxide detector and performs disaster drills as required. Water temperature was tested at 110 degrees. First Aid kit is on site and complete. Toxins and cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible. LPA reviewed a sample of staff and resident files, Emergency Disaster Plan, Infection Control Plan, and Plan of Operation. Multiple resident admission agreements are missing rate amount. Infection Control Plan and Emergency Disaster Plan are not signed/ documented as reviewed annually. Technical advisories reviewed. There were no deficiencies observed or cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing. Exit interview conducted with Administrator Kiran Chehal, and copy of report left at facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 28, 2026
Dec 4, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 12/04/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yang arrived to the facility announced to conduct the Pre licensing visit. LPA Yang met with Licensee (L1) Kanwar Singh and Licensee 2 (L2) Kiran Chehal who granted LPA entry into the facility. The facility is a 4 bedroom, and 2 bathroom home and fire clearance were granted for 6 Ambulatory for a total capacity of 6. There are no clients present during this inspection. LPA toured the facility with L1 and L2. A fire extinguisher was observed with a purchase date 05/10/24. Facility was free from ground obstructions and odor free. Common areas were observed to have adequate seating and lighting available. Kitchen was toured and observed to have dishes, plates, and utensils. Knives kept locked in kitchen shelf. Medications will be kept locked in kitchen shelf. Refrigerator temperature maintained at 39.2 degrees F and freezer temperature maintained at 0 degrees F. LPA observed a 7-day supply of non-perishable foods and a 2-day supply of perishable foods. Cleaning supplies and chemicals was locked in a garage cabinet. LPA observed an extra supply of bed linens and personal hygiene products. Bedrooms were observed to have the required furnishing and are ready for occupancy. Bathrooms tour. LPA observed grabbed bars and non-skid mats. Hot water temperature tested at 108.1 degrees F, ranged between 105.8 and 107.1 degrees F in master bathroom. Outside of facility toured. Adequate outdoor seatings available for resident. LPA observed exit side gate to be self-latching and free of debris. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were observed to be operational during this inspection. Facility phone number is (559)667-4355. Component III was conducted during pre-licensing visit with Applicants. I have found that applicant has met all Pre-licensing requirements. LPA will submit documentation to CAB in Sacramento for final review prior to license being issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 4, 2024
Oct 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: Chehal, Kiran On 10/14/24, the applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB via telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by confirming driver’s license number. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. 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, Oct 14, 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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Tulare County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Glory Days Assisted Living
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$4,500 a month to start · Typical in Tulare County
Lourdes Senior Care Home
Visalia · Small home · 1.3 mi away
$4,000 a month to start · Typical in Tulare County
Tlc Assisted Living for Seniors
Visalia · Mid-size home · 1.5 mi away
$4,500 a month to start · Typical in Tulare County
Village at Mill Creek
Visalia · Large community · 1.8 mi away
$4,500 a month to start · Typical in Tulare County
Heart and Home Living
Visalia · Small home · 2.8 mi away
$4,000 a month to start · Typical in Tulare County
Augdon Senior Care Home
Visalia · Small home · 3.3 mi away
$4,000 a month to start · Typical in Tulare County