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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,050 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,200
- Home sizeLicensed for 5Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitSeptember 29, 2025CDSS inspection record
Jw Care Home is a small care home in Palmdale — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 5 residents since 2022. 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 Jw Care Home
Is Jw Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Jw Care Home licensed for?
5 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Jw Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Jw Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Jw Care Home cost?
$5,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,150–$6,200. 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 9 small homes within 14 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 228 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,300 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 228 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 Jw Care Home 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 Jw Carehome LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Can Jw Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Jw Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “JW CARE HOME, LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197610312. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 5 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Jw Carehome LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2022, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 6 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 6 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 September 29, 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 5 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved by the state
- 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. APPROVED FOR FIVE (5) NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 1. HOSPICE APPROVED FOR FOUR (4).
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?”
Care & day-to-day support
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Respite / short-term stays
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Diabetes care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,050a month to start
Likely $4,150–$6,200
From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,050a month
Likely $4,150–$6,350
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$5,050likely $4,150–$6,200
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 14 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 $4,150–$6,350
- $5,050
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,850–$9,450
- $7,050
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 9 small homes within 14 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.
9 homes like this within 14 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,550–$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 9 nearby homes behind this estimate
- All Star CarePalmdale · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,525Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- 1St Golden Senior Care HomePalmdale · 6.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pink Coral Residence IIPalmdale · 6.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sarah's Care HomeLancaster · 7.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Club Rancho ManorPalmdale · 9.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alexo ManorLancaster · 9.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Antelope Valley ManorLancaster · 11 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Beyond A HomeLancaster · 12 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Caring Home CottageLancaster · 13 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 37944 Moondance Drive, Palmdale, CA 93552Address 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 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2022. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated September 29, 2025.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- September 29, 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 2022.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents
Sep 29, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation
On 9/29/2025 at approximately 09:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Angelica Segovia conducted an unannounced annual continuation visit to the facility. LPA was greeted by the caregiver and stated the reason for their visit. The Administrator, Jojomaureli Salamero arrived shortly after to assist with today’s visit. The updated census for the facility is four (4). Common areas: The living room and dining room were observed to be in proper condition. The rooms were observed to be properly furnished and in good repair. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 70°F. LPA observed a fire extinguisher to be located near the kitchen and dated 08/26/2025. LPA observed required postings such as See/Say Something and Personal Rights to be located alongside the hallway’s passageway. A working telephone was observed. LPA observed the fireplace to be covered and inaccessible to residents. Kitchen: The kitchen was observed to be clean and free from pests. Sufficient supplies of seven (7) day nonperishable foods and two (2) day perishable foods were observed. The cleaning solutions/toxins/knives/sharps were observed to be kept locked underneath the kitchen sink. Kitchen appliances were observed to be working and in proper condition. Bedrooms: The residents’ rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate furniture and lighting system. Hallways/passageways are lighted appropriately. Extra linens/covers were observed to be stored in storage closet located within the hallway’s passageway. Staff room: LPA observed staff room to be locked. (Continue to LIC 809-C) Bathrooms: The bathrooms were checked for cleanliness and proper operation. The hot water temperature was measured within regulations. LPA observed appropriate grab rails and slip-resistant mats to be in proper condition. Backyard: The backyard of the facility is equipped with a designated shaded area with outdoor furniture for residents. There is no body of water located at the facility. Garage: The garage can be accessed from inside of the facility with its entrance observed to be located in the staff room. The garage was observed to be kept locked and used for storage purposes. Laundry Room: The laundry appliances were observed to located within the garage. The laundry appliances were observed to be working and in proper condition. Medications: The medications where observed to be kept in locked cabinet located in the hallway’s passageway. First-aid kit observed to be equipped with but not limited to bandages, scissors and tweezer. LPA observed the First-Aid Manuel to be missing. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide observed to be working properly and were tested. Residents/Staff Records: LPA conducted a complete file review of resident records. Resident records were observed to be incomplete. Staff records: LPA conducted a file review of staff records. Staff records appeared to be incomplete. Per LPA’s initial annual visit on 8/26/2025 deficiencies were observed. Today’s annual continuation visit observed additional deficiencies that will be cited. Citations issued, please refer to 809-D There were no other immediate health and safety hazards observed during the day of inspection. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights given and a copy of this report was provided to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 29, 2025
Aug 26, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 8/26/2025 at approximately 09:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Angelica Segovia conducted an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA was greeted by the caregiver and stated the reason for their visit. The Administrator, Jojomaureli Salamero arrived shortly after to assist with today’s visit. LPA asked for the census, Staff/Resident Roster, and Liability Insurance. LPA conducted a physical plant tour at approximately 12:00 PM and the following was noted: The facility is a single-story building with five (5) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. The facility is currently occupying three (3) residents. There is a designated staff room. The facility has an approved fire clearance for five (5) non-ambulatory residents of which one (1) may be bedridden. Hospice waiver approved for four (4). (Continue to LIC 809-C) The following deficiencies were observed: - The only staff member present upon LPA’s arrival did not have proof of First-Aid/CPR training, initial training and dementia training - The Administrator’s certificate expired: 7/05/2024 - All four staff documentation were missing and/or incomplete - 1 of 3 residents were missing a pre-appraisal - All 3 residents missing Needs and Service Plans - 1 of 3 residents requires awake staff due to wandering behavior documented on their Physician’s Report - In the backyard LPA observed an accessible storage unit unlocked containing multiple cans of paint and toxins Due to time constraints, the yearly annual will need to be completed at a later date. Citations will be issued at later date. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 26, 2025
Oct 6, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gary Tan conducted a One Year Required visit at this facility today and met with the Administrator Jojomaureli Salamero. LPA informed the administrator the purpose of the visit. At 1:03 PM, A tour of the physical plant was conducted with Ms. Salamero. The facility has five (5) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms currently occupying four (4) residents. One (1) bedroom is designated for staff use. The facility fire cleared for five (5) non-ambulatory residents, one of which maybe bedridden. Infection control: The facility has submitted and approved Mitigation Plan and Infection Control plan on file. The main door is the only entrance being utilized at the facility. Screening area is located in immediately upon entrance. Sign in sheet, hand sanitizer, gloves and masks are available. Hand washing sign are posted on the bathroom. The facility has an approved Infection Control and Mitigation Plan. Physical environment was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, floors and floor coverings, and doors were checked, the following was noted: Living and dining room furniture were also checked. The living room is neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 75°F. The smoke detectors and alarms are interconnected and hardwired and observed to be fully operational. There is a carbon monoxide installed and observed to be operational. The door alarms were also and observed to be operational. The fire extinguisher is located at the dining room and observed to be full and current. The front of the facility has outdoor furniture and the backyard has shaded area. There is no body of water at the facility. The garage was observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents and also being used as Laundry area, storage for frozen food, PPE, other supplies, laundry detergent, cleaning agents and other toxins. The backyard has a locked tool she being used as old equipment storage. (continued on LIC 809-C) (continued from LIC 809) Food Service/Kitchen area was sufficiently stocked with two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are properly wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Cleaning supplies, pesticides, detergents and/or toxins are stored in the cabinet below the kitchen sink and were locked and inaccessible to residents. Knives and sharps are also locked in a kitchen drawer. The Clients' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate furniture and lighting system. Hall ways/passage ways are appropriately lit. Clients have sufficient amounts of personal hygiene product which is provided by the licensee. Staff Rooms: Staff room was locked. No medication was observed in the staff room. The bathrooms were checked for cleanliness and proper operation. LPA observed the appropriate grab bars for each toilet, bathtub and shower. The hot water temperature measured at a range of 109.3°F to 111.2°F . Towels and washcloths are not shared. There is enough clean linen available in stock at the cabinet. Medications: LPA observed the medication in the bedroom hallway cabinet to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Medications are listed on the centrally stored medication and destruction record. The first aid kit was complete and stored in the medication cabinet. Client records: All client records wee reviewed. Client records appeared to be complete and updated. Staff records: LPA conducted a complete file review of staff records. Staff records appeared to be complete and updated. Disaster drill was last conducted on 09/08/24. Required posting are observed to be complete and current and displayed properly at the facility. Exit interview conducted and copy of this report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 6, 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.
Find a detail about life at this home.
Rooms & the spaces they will use
Room typesPrivate · Semi-Private
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Outdoor spaceOutdoor Common Areas
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Roll-in / accessible shower
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Common areasIndoor Common Areas
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food
Meals provided
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Kosher foodKosher style
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day
Activity types offeredActivities On-site
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Faith, culture & language
Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
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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