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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,300 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,500–$5,300
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJanuary 20, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderFamily Is Why LLCSince 2022 · 2 licensed homes
Home Is Why is a small care home in Fresno — 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 2022. Dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.
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 Home Is Why
Is Home Is Why licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Home Is Why licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Home Is Why been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.
Is Home Is Why still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Home Is Why cost?
$4,300 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,500–$5,300. 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 and similar homes within 36 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 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Fresno that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,450 to $5,175 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 5 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 Home Is Why 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 Family Is Why LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Family Is Why LLC — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Community Regional 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 Home Is Why keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Home Is Why license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “HOME IS WHY LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #107209267. 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 Family Is Why LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2022, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 7 state inspection visits since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is January 20, 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 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved by the state
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
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
ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR ONE (1) RESIDENT.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — 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
4 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?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,300a month to start
Likely $3,500–$5,300
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,300a month
Likely $3,500–$5,500
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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,300likely $3,500–$5,300
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 36 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 $3,500–$5,500
- $4,300
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,100–$8,650
- $6,300
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 8 small homes and similar homes within 36 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 36 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$5,800.
- 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 8 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Serenity Garden Home 2Fresno · 1.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Close to Home Residential CareFresno · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Carmel Village Memory CareClovis · 4.4 mi · Mid-size home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · independent living private cottage/casita · seen September 9, 2026
- Palo Alto Senior Care HomeFresno · 7.6 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Joyful Living RcheFresno · 7.7 mi · Small home$3,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Green VillaFresno · 8.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- The Harvest at FowlerFowler · 8.5 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Jordeth Senior Care HomeVisalia · 35 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 5364 E. Mckenzie, Fresno, CA 93727Address 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 2022, the state has filed 7 documents for this home, and its records count 7 visits since 2022. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 20, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 7
- Most recent visit
- January 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 2022.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 5 of 7 documents
Jan 20, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) B. Miranda conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA introduced themselves and was allowed entrance into the facility. LPA met with Administrator DeAngela Santos. Facility is licensed for 6 residents and has a current census of 2. Water temperature was checked in the kitchen which read at 115.5 degrees Fahrenheit and in the common bathroom which read at 108.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Fire Extinguisher was purchased 5/15/2025 and has current charge. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are in working order. DeAngela's Administrator Certificate is current. Staff files were reviewed, complete, and current. Resident files were reviewed, complete, and current. Facility provided a log for disaster drills that are conducted quarterly. First aid kit on site and is complete. Toxins and cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible. There is a locked storage for medications. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living space, resident bedrooms, bathrooms, medication storage, kitchen, garage, and outdoor areas. Bedrooms were clean, properly furnished, with adequate lighting, and in good repair. Food supply is adequate for 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable. There were no deficiencies observed or cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report LIC809 was provided to Administrator DeAngela Santos.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 20, 2026
Jul 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Incident
On July 8, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rachel Bruce conducted an unannounced case management visit at the above facility. LPA met with House Manager Heidi Seja who called the Administrator DeAngela Santos who arrived shortly thereafter. The death report indicates R1 (see attached confidential names list attached) passed away on 6/28/2025 after being transported to a the hospital with a spinal cord injury after an un-witnessed fall. R1 subsequently died at the hospital. The purpose of today's visit is to obtain medical documentation regarding R1. LPA left with a copy R1's medical file and pertinent information. Below is a statement from Administrator: Resident had mental disabilities, this was not anticipated. She was oriented to her environment, the bathroom is free of any hazards and well lit. Everything in our control was done and the whole situation has really impacted staff. Last year in March of 2024, it was noticed one day she had been drooling - refused to go to emergency room. Was vendored through CVRC- she was not obligated to go. We had wanted a referral to a neurologist. She had a history of seizures 20 years ago but was not actively seizing. The purpose of the visit was to rule out behavioral vs neuro. The day it occurred....R1 ambulates independently- she is continent and after she went into the restroom staff heard a noise and found her on the ground. She was conscious..no blood no bruising no obvious deformities of any limbs. She was on her back face , coherent and taking. Complained of her shoulder hurting (previous shoulder injury). Staff did not move her and called an ambulance. ER took R1 for shoulder x-ray and hen took her for a CT. The hospital put a C collar on her and did a central line and then put her on meds to raise her blood pressure and transferred to ICU. She passed away on the 28th and had been taken to the hospital the morning of the 26th.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 8, 2025
Dec 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 12/12/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M Medina conduced an unannounced Annual Required inspection. LPA arrived, introduced self, stated purpose of visit and allowed entrance by Licensee. LPA conducted facility tour with DeAngela Santos, Licensee. Heidi Seja, Administrator arrived during facility visit. Currently, there are four (4) residents in care. All were present at time of inspection. LPA observed residents to be interacting with staff at start of inspection. LPA observed facility to be clean, odor free, and a comfortable temperature. Facility tour conducted with Licensee. All common areas have adequate seating available for all residents in care. Kitchen toured, LPA observed facility to have a 2-day supply of perishable and a 7-day of non-perishable food available. LPA observed all food to be properly stored and dated. LPA observed stove knobs to be removed and secured. All knives and sharps were also observed to be locked and secured. All resident bedrooms toured, bedrooms observed to have all required accommodations available. Resident bathrooms toured. LPA observed fixtures to be operational during inspection. LPA observed grab bars, non-skid mats, and grab bars in the shower/tub areas, as well as near toilets. Medications observed to be locked and secured in hall closet . LPA observed medications to have original labels and to be administered as prescribed. Cleaning supplies observed to be locked and secured in garage. Fire extinguishers present with a purchase date of 12/04/2024. Last fire drill conducted 4/17/24, last disaster drill conducted 11/09/24 according to facility records. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors observed operational at time of inspection. Outside of facility toured. All exits open free of obstruction. Shed observed to be locked and secured. No hazards observed. Resident and staff files reviewed. A copy of this signed report will be provided to Licensee via e-mail for their records. No deficiencies cited.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 14, 2024
Jan 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
This document was recreated due to replication error which did not record the original document. The copy of the original LIC809 with signatures is on file. Licensing Program Analyst, L. Padgett (LPA) arrived unannounced to conduct the Annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator DeAngela Santos (AD) and explained the purpose of the visit. The Facility was toured with AD. Facility observed to be clean, odor free and at a comfortable temperature. Common areas were furnished well with adequate seating and lighting available. Resident rooms appeared clean and had required furnishings. LPA observed an adequate supply of linen. Resident bathrooms were properly equipped with securely fastened grab bars in toilet and tub/shower areas, non-skid strips were observed in both showers. Hot water measure at 125.4 and 131.1 degrees F, AD posted warning signs above sinks during this inspection and also lowered the temperature on the water heater during this visit. Kitchen toured, appeared clean, observed a 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day supply of perishable food. Exterior tour conducted, all exits open and free of obstructions. Side gate was observed to be self-latching. Fire extinguisher located in the dining room was purchased on 4/27/23. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors (combo alarm) observed operational during today's inspection. Last fire drill conducted on 12/4/2023. All cleaning supplies are locked in secured in locked cabinet in the garage. LPA reviewed staff and client records. Medications reviewed and observed to be well organized in bubble packs with original labels. First Aid Kit contained the required supplies. LPA is requesting the following documents be submitted to the Fresno CCL office by 1/12/2024: Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308), Administrator Organization (LIC 309), Affidavit regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400, Liability Insurance, Emergency and Disaster Plan (LIC 610E) Personnel Report (LIC500) Register of Facility Clients/Residents for (LIC9020A). Surety Bond.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 3, 2024
Jan 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies
This is an Amended Report for the unannounced annual inspection conducted at this facility on 1/3/2024. No deficiencies cited.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 3, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Family Is Why LLC, licensed since 2022, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Family Is Why · Fresno
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 Fresno County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Villa Guest Home
Fresno · Small home · 0.5 mi away
$4,300 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Sgs Care Home I
Fresno · Small home · 0.6 mi away
$4,400 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Vintage Gardens
Fresno · Large community · 0.8 mi away
$3,950 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Garden Manor
Fresno · Mid-size home · 1.2 mi away
$3,500 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Peterson Residential
Fresno · Small home · 1.2 mi away
$4,150 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Serenity Garden Home 2
Fresno · Small home · 1.3 mi away
$4,000 a month to start · Listed by the home