Small home · Licensed for 6 · Glendale

Kind Companions Home Care

1225 Dorothy Drive, Glendale, CA 91202Licensed since 2007

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,350 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,400–$6,600 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 4 residents
Hospiceup to 6 residents

Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

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4 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Kind Companions Home Care: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,350a month to start

Likely $4,400–$6,600

From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,350likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

Starting monthly rate$5,350likely $4,400–$6,600
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes within 5 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 (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,400–$6,750: $5,350
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,150–$9,900: $7,850

How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance

MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
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 October 1, 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.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes13 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,800 to $9,000

13 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,400–$8,000.

Dryden GardensGlendale · 0.4 mi · Small home
$7,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Grace Residential Care FacilityGlendale · 1.4 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Alameda Board & CareGlendale · 2.1 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Grant Serenity HomesGlendale · 2.1 mi · Small home
$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
A Cozy ChateauGlendale · 2.3 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Oakridge InnGlendale · 2.5 mi · Small home
$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Chateau MagnoliaBurbank · 2.9 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Atwater Village SouthLos Angeles · 3.2 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio with alcove · seen September 9, 2026
St. Anne's Golden Years HomeLos Angeles · 3.3 mi · Small home
$2,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Victor Jem Happy HomesBurbank · 3.4 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Grant Serenity Homes of BurbankBurbank · 3.5 mi · Small home
$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Grant Serenity of VerdugoBurbank · 4.3 mi · Small home
$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
An Olive ChateauLa Crescenta · 4.6 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes within 5 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.

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.

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 move-in 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.

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Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

1225 Dorothy Drive, Glendale, CA 91202Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Glendale Adventist Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.1 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #197606778 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Mar 24, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 03/24/26, at 9:35am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gina Saucedo arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced, annual visit. Dolores Ayson, Caregiver was advised of the visit. Edelwina Calica Administrator was called and arrived about ten (10) minutes later. LPA asked for the census, resident, and staff files. The facility is a one (1) story home that has a total of three (03) bedrooms and two (02) bathrooms. The facility has a hospice waiver approved for six (06) residents approved on 10/2022. Last fire drill/Fire Alarms were conducted on 03/01/2026. The living and dining room are neat and clean. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. Fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen, observed to be full and last purchased on 02/2026. There is a signal system in the house. Kitchen is sufficiently stocked with at least two (02) days perishable and seven (07) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are wrapped and stored appropriately. Kitchen cabinets contain extra food. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in one (1) of the top cabinets on your right side. The medication is kept in the kitchen area locked and inaccessible to the residents in a cabinet. LIC 809C-continued There is one (1) washer and dryer next to the kitchen area. The chemicals/toxins are kept in the patio area enclosed locked and inaccessible to residents. There is another pantry in the hallway with food. Living Room and Dining Room: LPA observed the living room and furniture to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed the dining area to be clean and in good repair. The dining room area has five(5) chairs for residents. The facility temperature is between 73 degrees Fahrenheit. There is another fire extinguisher at the entrance of the facility with a recent date of 02/2026. Bedrooms: Facility has three (3) bedrooms. All three (3) bedrooms are shared and currently occupied. Bathrooms: There are two (2) bathrooms that have proper grab bars, non-skid mats. The bathrooms contained a trash can with tight-fitting lid. Hot water was tested and measured between 113.7 Fahrenheit within regulations. Outside/Backyard: There is no garage. The outside/backyard has furniture for residents to have proper There is a no pool/bodies of water. Administrative: The administrative Certification is current. There is a yes sign, Ombudsman, Personal Rights Council and Personal Property Procedures at the entrance of the facility. The liability insurance is dated 07/01/26. Staff/Resident Files: LPA reviewed six (6) resident files and three (3) staff files. An exit interview was conducted, no citation(s) were issued and a copy of this report was given to the administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 24, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Apr 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with, Dolores Ayson, for a Required One (01) Year visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. LPA spoke with the administrator, Edelwina Calica, and she designated Ayson to sign and accept the report. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at 01:30 PM and the following was noted: There is one entrance being utilized at the facility. The facility has a total of three (03) resident bedrooms and two (02) bathrooms. The facility is fire cleared for six (06) non-ambulatory and a hospice waiver for one (01). The facility is currently occupying four (04) non-ambulatory residents. The facility has outdoor furniture with a covered shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility does not have a swimming pool/body of water. The garage is currently being used for storage. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are locked away. Kitchen is sufficiently stocked with at least two (02) days perishable and seven (07) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. The living and dining room are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 74°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. Fire extinguisher is located near the kitchen, observed to be fully charged and last purchased 07/10/2025. (continued on LIC 809-C) The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate lighting system. Hallways are well lit. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. The hot water temperature was measured at 116.2°F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets. LPA observed medication and first aid kit to be locked and inaccessible to residents. No health and safety hazards noted during the visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 10, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Mar 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with the administrator, Edelwina Calica, for a Required One (01) Year visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at 01:30 PM and the following was noted: There is one entrance being utilized at the facility. The facility has a total of three (03) resident bedrooms and two (02) bathrooms. The facility is fire cleared for six (06) non-ambulatory and a hospice waiver for one (01). The facility is currently occupying four (04) non-ambulatory residents. The facility has outdoor furniture with a covered shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility does not have a swimming pool/body of water. The garage is currently being used for storage. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are locked away. Kitchen is sufficiently stocked with at least two (02) days perishable and seven (07) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. The living and dining room are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 72°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. Fire extinguisher is located near the kitchen, observed to be fully charged and last purchased 04/20/2023. (continued on LIC 809-C) The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate lighting system. Hallways are well lit. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. The hot water temperature was measured at 113.8°F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets. LPA observed medication and first aid kit to be locked and inaccessible to residents. No health and safety hazards noted during the visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 3, 2024

Earlier years2022 · 1 document

20221 state visit · 1 document

Mar 8, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nune Margaryan conducted an annual required visit. LPA met with Administrator Edelwina Calica who assisted with the visit. Reason for the visit was explained. LPA used the infection control tool to evaluate the facility. LPA inspected the physical plant, COVID-19 procedures, reviewed residents' medications, observed food supply, and reviewed resident and staff files. The facility is licensed for six (6) residents over the age of 60, with a hospice waiver for one (1) residents. There is only one entrance being utilized at the facility, all required posters were posted at the entrance. Screening area is located immediately upon entrance. Sign in sheet, hand sanitizer, gloves and masks are available. LPA was screened upon entry. All staff were observed to be wearing mask upon entrance and during visit. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility with Administrator Edelwina Calica including but not limited to: living room, dinning room, kitchen, breakfast nook, laundry area in the back of the kitchen, three (3) resident bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, covered deck, backyard and garage. All indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. No large body of water observed. Bathrooms and bedrooms were clean and in good repair. There is a locked storages for medications in the kitchen and toxins were locked in the garage. The kitchen was toured. All appliances were operating properly. There was a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food. Kitchen knives and sharps are stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. The common areas including the living room and dining room are clean and have the required furniture. Continue on 809C Residents bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a smoke detector, bed, linen, dresser, light, and sufficient closet space. Both bathrooms were toured and were observed to be clean, operational and equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats / materials. The hot water was 115.2 degrees which is within the required 105 - 120 degrees. All exit doors were alarmed and smoke detector was observed to be working properly. LPA observed 3 fire extinguishers throughout the facility which were fully charged. First-aid kit is complete and located in the living room. LPA reviewed residents files to confirm emergency contact is updated. LPA also reviewed staff files to confirm health screenings and fingerprint clearances. All staff files reviewed were fingerprint cleared. Residents' medications were reviewed. Medications are documented properly and stored appropriately. Based on California Code of Regulations, Title 22, there were no deficiencies observed during the visit. A copy of the report was provided to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 8, 2022

License holder

Kind Companions, Inc., licensed since 2007.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2007, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 4
Total complaints: 0
Substantiated allegations: 0
Type A citations: 0
Type B citations: 0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2007, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size

	This home	Typical
Type A citations	0	0
Type B citations	0	0
Substantiated allegations	0	0
Total complaints	0	0

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Kind Companions Home Care

Is Kind Companions Home Care licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Kind Companions Home Care licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Kind Companions Home Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2007, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Kind Companions Home Care still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Kind Companions Home Care cost?

$5,350 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,400–$6,600. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Glendale that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $6,000 to $8,000 a month, and the middle figure is $7,000 (n = 6 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 Kind Companions Home Care take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 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 Kind Companions, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Glendale Adventist Medical Center is 2.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Kind Companions Home Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.