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Live in Serenity

Mid-size home·Licensed for 32·Santa Cruz, California

Licensed since 2019Licence #445202635
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,300 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,700
  • Home sizeLicensed for 32Mid-size care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitMarch 26, 2026CDSS inspection record

Live in Serenity is a mid-size care home in Santa Cruz — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 32 residents since 2019. Dementia care is not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 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 Live in Serenity

Is Live in Serenity licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Live in Serenity licensed for?

32 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Live in Serenity been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.

Is Live in Serenity still open?

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

What does Live in Serenity cost?

$4,300 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,400–$5,700. 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 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 21 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 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Santa Cruz that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,313 to $4,563 a month, and the middle figure is $3,800 (n = 5 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 Live in Serenity 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 Arcilla Investments Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz is 1.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Live in Serenity keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 15 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Live in Serenity license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “LIVE IN SERENITY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #445202635. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 32 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Arcilla Investments Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 7 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is March 26, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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 7 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 15 residents
  • BedriddenApproved by the state

State licensing record · September 27, 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 7 NON-AMBULATORY AND 25 BEDRIDDEN. BLDG 1-RM 1-4, AND6 FOR NON-AMB OR BEDRIDDEN, OF WHICH ONLY 1 BEDRIDDEN MAY RESIDE. RM 5 FOR AMBULATORY ONLY. BLDG 2-RM 1-12 FOR NON-AMB OR BEDRIDDEN. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 15 RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 15 — care may continue at the end of life

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

    State licensing record · September 27, 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.

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,300a month to start

Likely $3,400–$5,700

From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,300a month

Likely $3,400–$5,850

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

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

  • Starting monthly rate$4,300likely $3,400–$5,700

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 21 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 $3,400–$5,850
$4,300
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,100–$8,850
$6,300
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 24 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 21 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 21 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,400–$5,500.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 24 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 1340 17Th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Address from the public record · September 27, 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 7 documents for this home, and its records count 7 visits since 2019. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 26, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
7
Most recent visit
March 26, 2026

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 1
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 2
  • Total complaints0typical 6

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ 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 2019.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20263302025110202411020231102022110

The last 36 months — 5 of 7 documents

20263 state visits · 3 documents
Mar 26, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: POC

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marcella Tarin conducted a Plan of Correction (POC) case management visit to clear a deficiency cited on March 9, 2026. LPA met with Designated Administrator Jason Arcilla and Licensee/Administrator Jesus Arcilla. LPA stated the purpose of the visit. The facility was cited the following Type A deficiency on March 9, 2026 87355 Criminal Record Clearance (e) POC due date March 10, 2026 LPA received POC for type A deficiency. A letter of Deficiencies Citations Cleared was provided to Designated Administrator Jason Arcilla during today’s visit. No deficiencies was cited during today’s visit per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted with Designated Administrator and Licensee/Administrator. A copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 26, 2026
Mar 9, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marcella Tarin conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Staff Jason Arcilla, Staff Sarah Galura, and Staff Minerva Velasco. LPA stated the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility with Staff to include the kitchen, resident rooms, dining room, bathrooms, back and front of the facility. All exit and passageways were free and clear of obstruction. LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. LPA toured Building 1 and Building 2 of the facility. Each kitchen area was observed with a perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. LPA observed each refrigerator temperature at 37 F and Freezer at 0 F in both kitchens. LPA observed the medication storage area, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care in both Buildings 1 and 2. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The smoke detector/fire system was inspected by a third party vendor on 2/26/2026, and passed inspection. Fire extinguishers were last serviced on 9/16/2025 in Buildings 1 and 2. The facility emergency drill log was reviewed. The facility's last drill was on 1/16/2026. Page 1 of 2 LPA toured 6 resident bedrooms (3 in Building 1, and 3 in Building 2). All 6 resident rooms have a bed, functioning lights, dresser/table, bedding and space for personal belongings. LPA toured 2 bathrooms. All 2 bathrooms had hand soap, paper towels, functioning lights, and covered trash bins. LPA measured water temperature with a range of 109.4 F to 117.3 F. LPA reviewed 3 resident records. Resident records included emergency contact information, physician’s report, needs and service plans, and personal rights. LPA reviewed 2 resident’s Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records (CSMDR’s). LPA reviewed 3 staff records. 2 Out of 3 Staff records included fingerprint background clearance, medical assessment with TB result, personnel record. Staff Minerva stated training records were in an online system and would provide copies of 3 staff training records to CCL by 3/10/2026. LPA also observed that S1's file did not contain a fingerprint background clearance. Staff Minerva stated S1 did not complete his/her fingerprints. Deficiencies are being cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. See LIC809-D. A civil penalty is being assessed for the amount of $500 ($100 per day x 5 days = $500) for S1 working in the facility without receiving a criminal record background clearance. An exit interview was conducted with Staff Minerva Velasco and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided. Page 2 of 2 END OF REPORTthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 9, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marcella Tarin conducted an unannounced Case Management visit to follow up on the facility's capacity increase request. LPA met with Licensee Jesus Arcilla and Administrator (ADM) Minerva Velasco. LPA stated the purpose of the visit. On 07/18/2025 the Department received a capacity increase request from Licensee Josephine Arcilla. Licensee requested an increase in capacity from eight (8) to thirty-two (32) on 7/14/2025. This facility has 2 separate buildings, Building #1 and Building #2, which share the same address. Licensee requested 1 ambulatory, and 31 bedridden, with a total capacity of 32. A Fire Clearance request was submitted to the local fire department on 8/26/2025. On 12/29/2025 the Department received the fire clearance approval: Building 1-Rooms 1-4, and 6 approved for bedridden or non-ambulatory residents, Room 5-approved for ambulatory ONLY. Building 2-Rooms 1-12 approved for bedridden or non-ambulatory. During today's visit, LPA inspected 6 bedrooms in Building 1, which currently has 5 residents, all exit doors/sliding glass doors are equipped with auditory alarms. LPA inspected Building #2, to include all 12 bedrooms. All 12 bedrooms had a bed, dresser, chair, and space for personal belongings and functioning lights. All 12 bedroom exit doors/sliding doors are equipped with auditory alarms. All 12 bedroom auditory alarms functioned properly when tested by the Licensee and ADM. Building 2 does not currently have any residents. Licensee and ADM were advised the facility cannot accept residents until the Department has processed all documentation for the capacity increase. Licensee and ADM stated understanding. No deficiencies cited during today's visit per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted with ADM Minerva Velasco and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 8, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Mar 21, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marcella Tarin conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Staff Minerva Velasco. Administrator (ADM) Jospehine Arcilla was not at the facility during inspection. During the visit, LPA observed 3 residents and 2 staff. LPA toured the facility with Staff to include the living room, kitchen, dining room, 3 restrooms and 6 residents bedrooms, front yard and backyard. All exits and passageways were free and clear of obstruction. While touring the facility, Staff informed LPA that buildings 2 and 3 were still under construction. Staff stated all 3 residents are staying in building 1. LPA advised facility to inform the Department once the construction is complete in building 2 and 3. LPA toured the kitchen and observed a two day perishable food supply and seven day nonperishable food supply. LPA observed the medication storage area, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Room temperature was at 74 degrees F, and hot water temperature was measured with a range of 109.4 to 116.2 F in 2 resident bathrooms. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and were last inspected on 12/10/2024. Fire extinguishers were last serviced on 9/17/2024. LPA reviewed the facility first aid kit. The facility emergency drill log was reviewed. The facility's last drill was on 2/11/2025. LPA reviewed facility records for 3 staff and 4 residents. LPA reviewed 3 resident medications and centrally stored medication record. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. A Technical Assisted was provided seeLIC9102. This report was reviewed with Staff Minerva Velsaco and a copy of the signed report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 21, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Mar 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manuel Monter conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Administrator (ADM) Jesus Arcilla. During the visit, LPA observed 5 residents and 2 staff. LPA toured the facility inside out with ADM which included the Living room, kitchen, dining room, 3 restrooms and 6 residents bedrooms. The front yard and backyard were inspected. There was no obstruction to block the walkways. While touring the facility, ADM informed LPA that building 2 and 3 are under construction. ADM stated all 5 residents are staying in building 1. ADM stated once the construction is complete in building 2 and 3, he would inform Community Care Licensing. LPA requested a copy of the facility's fire clearance and a copy of the permits for building 2 & 3. Two-day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed. LPA observed the medication storage area, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Room temperature was at 72 degrees F, and hot water temperature was measured at 116 degrees F in both resident bathrooms. Fire extinguisher was serviced in September 20, 2023. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke detectors was tested by ADM, and were functional. LPA observed facility first aid kit and facility fire/earthquake drill log. The facility's last drill was on January 23, 2024. LPA reviewed facility records for 3 staff and 3 residents. LPA reviewed 3 resident medications and centrally stored medication records. LPA conducted interviews with 2 staff (S1 and ADM) and 2 residents (R1-R2). No deficiencies cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Administrator Josephine Arcilla and a copy of the signed report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 5, 2024
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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Rooms & the spaces they will use

  • Room typesStudio · Semi-Private

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Common areasIndoor Common Areas

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food

Activities & the rhythm of a day

  • Activity types offeredActivities On-site

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Religious services off site

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence

  • Pet types allowedCats · Dogs

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

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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