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Korean Senior Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·Lakewood, California

Licensed since 2017Licence #198602554
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,650 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,800–$5,750
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedApril 4, 2023 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitOctober 7, 2025CDSS inspection record

Korean Senior Care is a small care home in Lakewood — 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 2017. Bedridden 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 Korean Senior Care

Is Korean Senior Care licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is Korean Senior Care licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Korean Senior Care been cited?

1 Type A and 0 Type B citation since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.

Is Korean Senior Care still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Korean Senior Care cost?

$4,650 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,800–$5,750. 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 16 small homes within 3 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 Korean Senior Care 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 Elpis Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is 2.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Korean Senior Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Korean Senior Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “KOREAN SENIOR CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #198602554. 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 Elpis Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 7 state inspection visits since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 1 Type A and 0 Type B citation on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 1 substantiated allegation on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is October 7, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Type 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

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 residents
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

State licensing record · September 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. 6 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,650a month to start

Likely $3,800–$5,750

From 16 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,650a month

Likely $3,800–$5,950

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
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,650likely $3,800–$5,750

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 16 small homes within 3 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 $3,800–$5,950
$4,650
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,450–$9,050
$6,650
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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 16 small homes within 3 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.

16 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$5,200.

  • 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 16 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 20621 Seine Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90715Address 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 2021, the state has filed 7 documents for this home, and its records count 7 visits since 2017. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated October 7, 2025.

On file since
2021
State visits
7
Most recent visit
October 7, 2025
Occupied · April 4, 2023 visit
6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated April 4, 2023. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations1typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations1typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 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 2017.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20251102024110202333120221102021110

The last 36 months — 3 of 7 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document
Oct 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA’s) Christian Gutierrez, and Elena Mallett conducted the required annual inspection. LPA’s arrived unannounced and met with Phyllis Lee - Assistant Administrator and explained the purpose for today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve 6 Non-Ambulatory Residents ages 60 and over (dementia approved), with a Hospice waiver for 2. There are no Residents with Hospice services at the moment. The facility is a single-story home located in Lakewood, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: 4 resident bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, laundry area, front yard, and backyard. There is a separate area for staff that includes bedroom, living room, 1 staff bathroom, washer/dryer, and a staff office area with a surplus of canned foods/refrigerated food and washer and dryer. All resident bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a bed, linen, dresser, and lighting. LPA’s observed full bed rails for one (1) resident not on hospice care. Smoke detector in bedroom #4 was not working at time of visit. No carbon monoxide detectors were observed in facility. The facility has three (3) fully charged fire extinguishers. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances are inaccessible locked in closet and under kitchen sink. Freezers are maintained at a temperature of 0-degree F and the refrigerators at a maximum of 40 degrees F. Sufficient supply of 2 days perishable & 7 days non-perishable foods was observed in the kitchen. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility The resident bathrooms have the required grab bars and non-skid mats. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms were not measured between the required range of 105-120 degrees F. The common areas, including the living room and dining area, are clean and have the required furniture. The facility does not have a swimming pool or large body of water. There is a shaded seating area for the residents in front yard. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. LPA’s observed garage to be converted into bedroom for staff deficiency cited. SEE LIC 809C Three staff files reviewed included criminal clearance record, health screening with TB, three (3) out of three (3) staff did not have valid CPR/First Aid. Five (5) out of six (6) resident files reviewed and did not have updated physicians’ reports, R3 and R4 were missing appraisal needs and service plans. No fire/earthquake drill was available. Infectious control plan was reviewed. Six (6) resident medications were reviewed. Medications are centrally stored and locked MAR log is used. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, the deficiencies observed during the visit are documented on the LIC809Ds. Exit interview was held and a copy of the report along with appeal rights will be emailed due to printer problems.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 7, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Sep 9, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Phyllis Lee - Assistant Administrator and explained the purpose for today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve 6 Non-Ambulatory Residents ages 60 and over (dementia approved), with a Hospice waiver for 2. There are no Residents with Hospice services at the moment. The facility is a single-story home located in Lakewood, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: 4 resident bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, laundry area, front yard, and backyard. There is a separate area for staff that includes bedroom, living room, there is also 1 staff bedroom and Staff office area with surplus of canned foods/refrigerated food. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit todays visit and the initial visit and observed the following: Infection Control: Staff are cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day and have an Infection Control Plan maintained at the facility. Operational Requirements: The facility has an approved fire clearance and facility maintains the required liability insurance. Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, residents’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably was available. The front yard is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available for clients. The hot water temperature was tested throughout the facility and measured within the required range of 105-120 degrees F. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept in a locked and are inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. There fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged. (continued on LIC809-C) Staffing: There appears to be sufficient staffing at all times in the facility. With night staff that is trained and able to assist in care and supervision of the residents in the case of an emergency. Personnel Records-Training: Staff has criminal record clearance, current First-Aid/CPR/AED training along with training in postural supports, medication assistance, and other ongoing training are documented in personnel files. LPA reviewed 4 staff files with no issues observed. Administrator Seong Soo Han maintains a valid Administrator Certificate that expires on 3/2/2026. Resident Records-Incident Reports: Resident files are kept in a secure location (within staff office area) and have the following documents in their files - Pre-admission appraisal/Appraisal Needs & Services Plan, Admission Agreements, Identification & Emergency Information and current Physician's Report. LPA reviewed 4 Resident Files, there will be a citation as 1 out of 4 files reviewed was missing an updated needs and service plan, last updated plan was when resident was admitted in 2017, details will be found in the LIC809-D Residents Rights-Information: Residents are provided with telephone and internet at the facility. Planned Activities: Facility provides a variety of activities to choose from within the facility. There is an outdoor activity area available for the residents. Food Service: The kitchen was observed for the ability to prepare and serve food. LPA observed an appropriate food supply of two (2) days of perishables and one week (7 days) of non-perishables. Incidental Medical & Dental: Medication is properly labeled and are centrally stored in a closet and are in their original containers. LPA reviewed 6 residents’ medications and there were no issues observed. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan with contact numbers and at least 2 relocation sites. The facility did not have record of the last Fire/Earthquake/Emergency Disaster Drill, citation will be issued and details will be found on LIC809-D. Residents with Special Health Needs: There are no bedridden or residents with postural supports at this facility. Residents with half-bed rails had a prescription for them within their file. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, deficiencies observed during the visit will be detailed in the LIC809-D. Exit interview held and a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided to Phyllis Lee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 9, 2024
20231 state visit · 1 document
Oct 27, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mora conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility using the CARE Tool. LPA Mora met Phyllis Lee - Assistant Administrator and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed to serve six non-ambulatory residents ages 60 and over and may retain up to two hospice residents. The facility is operating within the scope of its license. A tour of the single-story facility included: 4 resident bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, laundry area, front yard, and backyard. LPA and Phyllis toured the facility and the following was observed: sufficient supply of 2 days perishable & 7 days non-perishable foods was observed in the kitchen. Auditory devices were seen on all exit doors which are required for dementia residents and were operating at the time of the visit. The water temperature was tested in the bathroom and measured at 118.9 degrees F which is within the required 105 - 120 degrees F. The bathroom is clean and have the required grab bars in the shower and near the toilet for non-ambulatory residents. The shower has non-skid materials. Resident bedrooms have the required furniture such as bed frames, dressers, lamps and chairs. Resident beds have the required linen and the linen is in good condition. There is extra clean linen and towels in a living room closet. Smoke detectors were observed in each room and throughout the facility and are properly operating. A carbon monoxide was observed in the hallway and it is properly operating. A fire extinguisher was observed in the kitchen and hallway which are fully charged. Kitchen appliances are clean and were operating at the time of the visit. Knives are kept locked under the kitchen sink. Cleaning chemicals are kept locked in the living room closet. First Aid kit was fully stocked with current manual and it is kept locked in the medication cabinet. The front and backyard are well maintained. There is a shaded seating area for the residents located in the front yard. There are no bodies of water. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. Residents medication are centrally stored in a locked hallway cabinet. Residents and staff files are centrally stored in the medication cabinet. LPA reviewed medication for 4 of the residents and observed that medications are given as prescribed. The other 2 residents do not have medication prescribed to them. LPA reviewed files for 6 residents and 5 staff and observed no deficiencies. (Continued to LIC 809-C) LPA observed administrator certificate for Seong Soo Han - 6042329740 with an expiration date of 03/02/2024. LPA interviewed 2 residents and 1 staff. Facility has a valid liability insurance. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, there was no deficiencies observed. Exit interview held and a copy of the report were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 27, 2023
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe 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

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

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 and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

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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

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  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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