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Ladera Homes I
Small home·Licensed for 5·Los Angeles, California
- Care approvals on fileDementiaState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,250 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,500
- Home sizeLicensed for 5Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 31, 2026CDSS inspection record
Ladera Homes I is a small care home in Los Angeles — 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 2016. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory care, hospice care and bedridden care are not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.
Quick answers and the state record
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Ladera Homes I
Is Ladera Homes I licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Ladera Homes I licensed for?
5 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Ladera Homes I been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Ladera Homes I still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Ladera Homes I cost?
$5,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,300–$6,500. 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 24 small homes and similar homes within 9 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 9 other homes of a similar licensed size in Los Angeles that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,375 to $8,250 a month, and the middle figure is $7,000 (n = 9 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 Ladera Homes I 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 Ladera Homes, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kindred Hospital - Los Angeles is 1.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Ladera Homes I keep a resident on hospice?
Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”
Ladera Homes I license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “LADERA HOMES I”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #198602236. 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 Ladera Homes, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 31, 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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careNot on file · ask the home
- 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. 5 AMBULATORY. APPROVED HOPSICE WAIVER FOR 2.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- 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
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?”
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver not on file
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,250a month to start
Likely $4,300–$6,500
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,250a month
Likely $4,300–$6,650
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
Starting monthly rate$5,250likely $4,300–$6,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 9 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 $4,300–$6,650
- $5,250
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,700
- $7,250
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 24 small homes and similar homes within 9 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.
24 homes like this within 9 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$8,400.
- 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 24 nearby homes behind this estimate
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- Coastal HouseLos Angeles · 5.9 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Simla Villas, Redondo BeachRedondo Beach · 7.2 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Josephines Garden VillaManhattan Beach · 7.3 mi · Small home$7,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa ChristaTorrance · 7.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
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- Atkinson Care HomeTorrance · 7.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Morningside TerraceTorrance · 7.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Tiara VillaTorrance · 7.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Royal Palms VillaTorrance · 7.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Americare Assisted LivingRedondo Beach · 7.9 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Hearts of Paradise HomeTorrance · 7.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Summerland ManorTorrance · 8.1 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Daniella's HomeTorrance · 8.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Redondo Beach Elderly HomeRedondo Beach · 8.3 mi · Mid-size home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Helping Hands With CareCompton · 8.4 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Tlc Guest Home 1Torrance · 8.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Active Board + CareTorrance · 8.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Cogir of South BayTorrance · 8.7 mi · Mid-size home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 6118 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90056Address 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 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2016. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 31, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- August 31, 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 2016.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Aug 31, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
On 08/31/2026 at 8:05am LPA Zina Brown arrived at the facility to conducted a case management at this facility listed above. LPA informed Renee Faulkner that the purpose of the visit is to conduct a final walk-through and to retrieve the license from Department of Social Services Community Care License. At 8:10am, the Department conducted a tour of the entire facility. During the inspection, the Department observed the following: (4) bedrooms, (1) full bathroom, (1) half bathroom, a living room, a dining room, kitchen, a laundry area, a backyard area, and an attached garage. Also the Department did not observe any residents residing at this home. Ladera Homes I submitted a closure notification to the Department on 08/27/2026, which stated Ladera Homes I closed the facility on 03/13/2026. The licensee informed the Department on 08/27/2026 that R1 & R2 moved out into Collaborative RCFE on 03/13/2026. On 08/27/2026 between the hours of 2:42pm - 2:44pm, the Department called to confirm the placement for R1 & R2 who resides at Collaborative RCFE as of 03/13/2026. On 08/31/2026 at 8:15am, Ladera Homes I has voluntarily surrender the Department of Social Services Community Care License. The original license was given to LPA Brown during the time of the inspection. The licensed facility has been operating since 09/09/2016. Effective as of 08/31/2026 Ladera Home I will no longer hold a license to operate from Community Care Licensing. According to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 and Chapter 8, the Department did not observe deficiencies; therefore no citations are being issued. Exit interview conducted with Renee Faulkner (Administrator) & a copy of this report is being provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 31, 2026
Sep 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 09/20/25 at 9:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gina Saucedo, arrived to conduct an unannounced, annual inspection at the facility. Upon arrival, LPA Saucedo met with Caregiver, Norman Meadows and disclosed the purpose of the visit. The Administrator, Renee Faulkner arrived about thirty (30) minutes later. LPA asked for the census, resident, and staff files. A physical tour was conducted at 10:10am and observed the following: The Kitchen area was toured, and LPA observed there to be sufficient seven (7) day supply of non-perishable foods and perishable food for all residents. The kitchen area was clean at the time of the tour. The fire extinguisher is located against the wall on your right-hand side of the kitchen. It is fully charged dated 12/23/2024. There is extra, food emergency kits in the kitchen and in the kitchen pantry. The sharps are locked and inaccessible to the residents in one (1) of the right side cabinets. The medication is also locked and inaccessible to the residents in one (1) right hand side cabinets. Outside/Backyard: There is a ramp at the entrance of the facility. The outside/backyard has furniture for residents with proper seating. The facility has a cameras in common areas. The facility has no pool or bodies of water. There is a garage that can be accessed from the living room area. The garage has extra storage. LIC 809C-continued Bedrooms and Bathrooms: There are four (4) bedrooms, one (1) 1/2 bedrooms. There are four (4) bedrooms that are single, occupied with no bathroom. Two (2) bedrooms are currently unoccupied. All bedrooms and bathrooms were toured and were properly furnished and have appropriate bedding, linens, toiletry and lightning. There is one (1) and half bathrooms for resident and staff use. The bathrooms have proper toiletry and grab bars. The bathroom temperatures of the water are within regulations reading at 108.3 degrees Fahrenheit. There is no staff bedroom. There is also extra linen kept in the hallways in between the bedrooms and bathroom. The dining area/living room area has enough seating for the residents and the staff. There is a large television against the wall and there is also internet access and telephone access. There is one (1) washer and dryer. There are chemicals/toxins that are kept in this area that are locked and inaccessible to the residents. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are located throughout the facility and are operable and interconnected. The house temperature is set at 75 degrees. Administrative: At the entrance of the facility on your left-hand side there is COVID signs, YES signs, Emergency Disaster Plan, Rights of Resident Council, Personal Rights, Theft and Loss, Ombudsman sign The insurance plan is updated and is dated 12/2025. The last emergency disaster drill was July of 2025. There is one (1) transportation vehicle that is mandatory to have which is available and functioning. Staff and Resident Files were reviewed: Resident files were missing physician's report/tuberculosis, resident appraisal, pre-appraisal and functional capabilities. Both residents observed were ambulatory. An exit interview was conducted, citation(s) were issued, appeal rights was provided and a copy of this report was given to the administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 20, 2025
Dec 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Annual/Random
On 12/14/2024 around 9:20 AM, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) – Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) staff conducted an unannounced Required – 1 Year Inspection to the above-named facility and met with Administrator/Licensee, Renee Faulkner. CCLD staff explained the purpose of the visit and was accompanied by a staff member inside and outside the facility during this inspection. This facility is licensed to serve 5 ambulatory adults ages 55 and above, of which 2 maybe on hospice. A total of 3 residents are currently residing in this facility. The Annual Licensing Fees are current. Facility Layout: The facility is a one-story house located on a main residential street. The home consists of 4 resident bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, 1 toilet room, 1 kitchen area, 1 laundry area, 1 living room area, 1 community room area with a dinning table, office area, and activity table, 1 backyard area with a table and seats, and 1 attached garage. Outside Grounds: were toured no bodies of water were observed, walkways around the home were clear of hazards, and there are security bars on the back windows but not on the resident bedroom windows. Kitchen Area/Facility Food: The facility has supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and fresh perishable foods for a minimum of two days. Knives were kept inaccessible to residents in care. There is fire extinguisher in the kitchen area. Living Room/Community Room: There is a landline telephone, videoconferencing device, and games/activity work (i.e puzzles) for residents in the community room area. There are sofas and a large television in the living room. Resident Bedrooms: 4 out of 4 resident bedrooms were toured. There is adequate lighting, plenty of dresser and closet space observed. Walls and floors were clean and in good condition. Bathrooms: Toilets, showers, and water faucets worked, grab bars were secure, and a non-skid mat was in place. Adequate lighting and toiletries accessible to residents. Medications: were inaccessible to residents in care. All medications observed were labeled and maintained in compliance with label instructions and State and Federal law. 3 out of 3 Medication Administration Records (MARs) were reviewed and they were current and up to date. Miscellaneous: Documents are posted as mandated. First aid kit is fully stocked with manual. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in compliance and operational. The last Disaster Drill was conducted on 01/30/2023. 5 staff records were reviewed, 5 out of 5 staff records had required documentation. 3 resident records were reviewed and, 3 out 3 resident records did not have their Tuberculosis Test Results and 1 out of 3 resident records did not have their Physicians Report (Physical Exam). A technical advisor is being provided regarding removing facility small refrigerator and facility file cabinet from a resident’s bedroom. The licensee has agreed to find a new place for the items. A deficiency is being cited based on record review in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC809D. A violation regarding resident records. An exit interview was conducted, Plans of Corrections were reviewed and developed. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with the Licensee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 14, 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.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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