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Josephines Garden Villa
Small home·Licensed for 6·Manhattan Beach, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Starting rate$7,800 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 visitJune 29, 2026CDSS inspection record
Josephines Garden Villa is a small care home in Manhattan Beach — 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 2001. Dementia care is 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 Josephines Garden Villa
Is Josephines Garden Villa licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Josephines Garden Villa licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Josephines Garden Villa been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Josephines Garden Villa still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Josephines Garden Villa cost?
$7,800 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 227 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,176 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 227 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 Josephines Garden Villa 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 Frances Lee Reeder, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance is 3.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Josephines Garden Villa keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Josephines Garden Villa license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “JOSEPHINES GARDEN VILLA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #198203121. 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 Frances Lee Reeder, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2001, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 29, 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 careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved by the state
- BedriddenApproved by the state
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
LICENSEE PREFERS TO SERVE RESIDENTS AGE 60 AND ABOVE. FIVE NON-AMBULATORY AND ONE BEDRIDDEN. FACILITY 87705 COMPLAINT, HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR 2.
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
This home’s starting rate
$7,800a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$7,800a month
Likely $7,800–$8,400
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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$7,800this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.
Shared room insteadAsknot on file
This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.
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 $7,800–$8,400
- $7,800
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $7,800–$11,900
- $9,800
Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.
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 private room, seen September 9, 2026.
12 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $5,000–$6,500.
- 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 12 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Aviation Guest HomeManhattan Beach · 0.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Americare Assisted LivingRedondo Beach · 1.5 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Simla Villas, Redondo BeachRedondo Beach · 1.6 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Angel Care IVRedondo Beach · 2.1 mi · Small home$6,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- South Bay Memory CareTorrance · 2.3 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Redondo Beach Elderly HomeRedondo Beach · 2.3 mi · Mid-size home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Hearts of Paradise HomeTorrance · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Cogir of South BayTorrance · 2.7 mi · Mid-size home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Anza Home CareTorrance · 2.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Daniella's HomeTorrance · 2.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bella ManorTorrance · 2.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Meridian Home CareTorrance · 2.9 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 521 N. Rowell Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266Address 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 2023, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2001. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 18, 2026.
- On file since
- 2023
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- June 29, 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 2001.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents
Jun 18, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 06/18/2026 at 1230pm, the Department conducted an unannounced required Annual visit with a primary focus on infection control. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zina Brown was met by caregiver Rissa Angenrani. Administrator France Reeder was not available to be at the facility and was notified by telephone of the visit. The facility is licensed for adults 60 years and over for (6) non-ambulatory residents. Facility is approved for (2) hospice residents and currently has (1) residents in hospice care. The facility has a administrator certification for Frances Reeder #7007037740 valid 12/01/2024 - 11/30/2026. The facility fees are current and paid in full. The facility has liability insurance with Kinsale Insurance Company with each occurrence at $1,000,000 and general aggregate at $3,000,000 which is valid from 03/22/2026 - 03/22/2027. The facility last fire and earthquake safety drill was conducted on 03/16/2026. The facility is a single-story structure with a ramp and front porch located in a residential neighborhood. The facility consist of (6) resident rooms, (1) staff room, (3) full bathrooms, kitchen, living / dining room, and patio area. Between the hours of 12:55pm - 1:10pm, the Department and caregiver Angenrani toured the physical plant. There are no bodies of water or on the premises. All resident rooms were checked. Beds and bedding were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for resident's personal belongings was observed. Walls and floors were in good repair. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were clean and operational. The water temperature measured at (120.F in 1 half bathroom/ 2 full bathroom/den area, 119.8 in kitchen, 118.9 in half bathroom and 116.6F in full bathroom). A comfortable temperature is maintained in the facility. LPA observed the facility to be clean and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning agents, toxins, and sharps were inaccessible to resident. The kitchen was inspected and there is enough perishable and non-perishable food available which is stored properly. Fire extinguisher was charged, smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide were operable. Between the hours of 1:15pm - 3:30pm the Department conducted a records review of (6) residents records, (5) staff records and (6) Record Medication Administration Records. During today's visit the Department did observe deficiencies. DEFICIENCIES: Resident 1 (R1), Resident 3 (R3), Resident 4 (R4) and Resident 6 (R6) has half bed rails with no is not on hospice care nor had physician's orders for bed rails. Administrator did not have personnel file available at the time audit for review for Staff 1 which is the Adminstrator. Staff #5 no associated to the facility in Guardian nor LIS. As a result, civil penalties are being assessed and a deficiencies are being cited under California Code of Regulation Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 are being cited on the LIC 809-D. Exit interview held with Rissa Angenrani. A copy of the report, deficiencies, civil penalties, and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 18, 2026
Jun 9, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 2/06/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ernand Dabuet conducted an unannounced required Annual visit with a primary focus on infection control. LPA was met by caregiver Rissa Angenrani. Administrator France Reeder was not available to be at the facility and was notified by telephone of the visit. The facility is licensed for adults 60 years and over for (6) non-ambulatory residents. Facility is approved for (2) hospice residents and currently has (2) residents in hospice care. The facility is a single-story structure with a ramp and front porch located in a residential neighborhood. The facility consist of (6) resident rooms, (1) staff room, (3) full bathrooms, kitchen, living / dining room, and patio area. LPA and caregiver Angenrani toured the physical plant. There are no bodies of water or firearm/ammunition on the premises. All resident rooms were checked. Beds and bedding were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for resident's personal belongings was observed. Walls and floors were in good repair. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were clean and operational, yet outside of Title 22 regulations. The water temperature measured at 118.3 F. A comfortable temperature is maintained in the facility. LPA observed the facility to be clean and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning agents, toxins, and sharps were inaccessible to resident. The kitchen was inspected and there is enough perishable and non-perishable food available which is stored properly. Fire extinguisher was charged, smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide were operable. Evaluation Report continues LIC 809-C During the visit, LPA observed the facility infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff and residents, sanitizing stations (located in common areas and restrooms). All mandated CCL posters were posted. Audit of (4) resident service files and (3) staff personnel files were determined to be maintained in order. DEFICIENCIES: Resident #1 had full bed rails and was not on hospice care nor had physician's orders for bed rails. Staff #4 did not have personnel file available for audit/review. Administrator Certificate for Frances Reeder expired December 2024 and no renewal on record on file. Technical Advisory Assistance and Violation (see LIC 9102) Exit interview held with Rissa Angenrani. A copy of the report, deficiencies, civil penalties, and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 9, 2025
Jun 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 06/03/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Annual required visit using the CARE Tool. LPA met with Rissa Angerani, Caregiver and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. LPA was granted access to the facility. Facility is licensed to serve six (6) residents aged 60 and above, five (5) non-ambulatory and one (1) bedridden. There are currently five (5) residents in the facility. The facility is a single-story home located in a residential neighborhood. The facility consists of six (6) bedrooms, one (1) staff room, four (4) bathrooms including a separate shower room for residents, a living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry area, and an attached garage with a backyard shaded area. LPA Gonzalez and Rissa Angerani toured the inside and outside grounds of the facility. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, and adequate lighting was provided. LPA observed bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Bathrooms were checked and found to be within title 22 regulations and were operational. The water temperature measured between 105.0 F and 120.0 F in all bathrooms. LPA observed linens, bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food supply maintained adequately. All sharps, toxins, cleaning solutions, hazardous items, and medications were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA Gonzalez observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of the visit. Medications were centrally stored and properly locked. A review of Medication Administration Records was maintained in order and accurate. Continued on LIC809-C The facility has a landline telephone on-site in working condition. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were operational and working properly. Fire extinguishers were charged and operable. LPA observed a stocked First Aid kit along with manual. During the visit, LPA observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents. There are sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All mandated inspection control posters were posted. During this inspection LPA did not observe any deficiencies, therefore no citations were issued at this time. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the Report and Appeal Rights was provided to Rissa Angerani, Caregiver.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 3, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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Rooms & the spaces they will use
Room typesPrivate · Semi-Private
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Before you call
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- 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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