Small home · Licensed for 6 · Merced
LLC Retirement Homes I
693 Northwood Drive, Merced, CA 95348Licensed since 2020
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Hospiceup to 4 residents
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
Not on file: dementia approval.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 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, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR FOUR (4)
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for LLC Retirement Homes I: 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.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,500a month to start
Likely $3,700–$5,550
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$4,500likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,500likely $3,700–$5,550
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes and similar homes within 39 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 $3,700–$5,750
- $4,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,350–$8,950
- $7,000
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.
Rates at nearby homes13 nearby homes publish starting rates of $1,900 to $6,000
13 homes like this within 39 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,850–$4,950.
- Kazlin Infinite CareMerced · 1.3 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Integrated Health CareMerced · 1.6 mi · Small home$3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Trinity Valley CareTurlock · 24 mi · Mid-size home$3,650Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Lifespring Senior Campus, A Wellness CommunityTurlock · 24 mi · Mid-size home$1,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Anaya Elder CareLos Banos · 26 mi · Small home$3,900Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Malonzo EldercareModesto · 36 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Safe Haven Central ValleyModesto · 37 mi · Small home$4,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Astoria at OakdaleOakdale · 38 mi · Mid-size home$2,150Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Stephen's HomeModesto · 38 mi · Small home$2,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Crossroads ManorRiverbank · 38 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sisters Assisted LivingModesto · 38 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Graceful Living at RiverbankRiverbank · 38 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Patterson CarehomePatterson · 38 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · 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 and similar homes within 39 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.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
693 Northwood Drive, Merced, CA 95348Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Mercy Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.8 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).
Open directionsThe 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 #247209030 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents
Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Unsubstantiated”.
20262 state visits · 2 documents
Mar 25, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 03/25/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V Gorban arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct the required annual inspection visit. LPA was greeted by staff Allys G, stated the purpose of the visit and were allowed entry into the facility. Administrator on record is Lindsey Lamerson, certification number 7009987740 and expiration date 02/05/2027. LPA toured the facility inside and out and observed six residents in the home at the time of visit, three residents are receiving Hospice services or Home Health care services. The facility temperature read at 74 degrees F. Resident bedrooms were observed to have the required lighting/furnishings and are free from odor and passageway obstruction/fire hazards. Bathrooms were observed to have operational lights, running water, and non- slip floors. Hot water temperature tested at 105 degrees F. Cleaning supplies were observed to be locked cabinet located in the laundry room. LPA toured the kitchen observed the required 7-day supply of non-perishable food and 2- day supply of fresh perishables to be properly stored. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be operational. A fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of 01/07/2026, disaster drill recorded on 03/02/2026. First aid kits were observed to contain all required items. Medications were observed to be locked cabinet located in the dinning room. Required postings were observed. A sample of resident and staff files were reviewed and documented. Plan of Operations, Disaster Plan and Infection Control plans observed to be complete. No deficiencies cited, exit interview conducted, report signed and provided to administrator for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 25, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff do not follow resident's physician's orders. Staff are not properly trained.
On 03/18/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gorban unannounced visited the facility regarding complaint investigation. LPA introduced self and met with house manger Italy Woods. LPA stated purpose of the visit and was allowed entry. Administrator was notified of Licensing visit. During the complaint investigation LPA toured the facility conducting health and safety checks, reviewed records, and conducted interviews. Allegation: Staff do not follow resident's physician's order. Based on interviews and records facility files up to date with staff familiar to provide care to each individual resident. Allegation: Staff are not properly trained. Based on interviews and records reviews staff completed annual training as required. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there are not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did occur, therefore the allegations are Unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted, report signed and copy of this report provided to administrator for facility records. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 18, 2026 · control 24-AS-20260213113945
20251 state visit · 1 document
Mar 26, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 03/26/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Gorban arrived unannounced at the above facility to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry to the facility by staff Valerie Ramos. Administrator Lindsey Lamerson was notified of the visit, but was not able to attend the visit. House manager Italy Woods assisted LPA with inspection. During the tour LPA observed facility to be at a comfortable temperature, of 75 degrees F. Facility is free of debris, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed. Common areas were properly furnished and well-lit throughout. LPA observed some residents in common area after lunch, others in their rooms resting. Department phone number and infection prevention information signs were posted thought the facility. Inspecting kitchen LPA observed the required 7-day supply of non-perishable food and 2- day supply of fresh perishables to be properly stored. An emergency disaster supply was observed. Groceries purchased on weekly bases by house manager. Fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of 12/02/2024. Last fire drill recorded on 02/19/2025. All 6 residents’ bedrooms were observed to be with comfortable temperature. Bathroom water temperature was tested and recorded reading of 107 degrees F. No deficiencies were observed or cited during this visit. Exit interview conducted, report signed and copy of this report provided for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 26, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Apr 23, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 4/23/2024, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) D. Ayers arrived unannounced to conduct a Required Annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator Lindsey Lamerson and announced the purpose of the inspection. Administrator certificate is current with renewal date 2/5/2025. The facility has a hospice waiver for three residents, and there was one resident receiving hospice services at the time of inspection. LPA toured the facility inside and outside. All passageways and exits were clear and free from obstruction. Fire extinguisher was recently serviced. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were present and operational. Outdoor area was free from hazard and had enough seating for residents in a covered area. The fence gate had a self-latching mechanism. LPA reviewed emergency disaster plan and record of emergency drills. There was an adequate supply of perishable and nonperishable foodstuffs. There was an adequate supply of emergency food and personal protective equipment. Medications were locked in a cabinet and appeared to be administered properly. Sharp items and detergents were secured and inaccessible to residents. LPA toured bedrooms and bathrooms. Bedrooms were clean, odor free, and had required minimum furnishings. Bathrooms were clean and serviceable, and had required secure garb bars and non-skid mats. Facility had a extra towels, linens, and personal hygiene items for residents. Resident and staff files were reviewed and contained all required records. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. A copy of the report was provided via email and exit interview conducted.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 23, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents
20231 state visit · 1 document
May 24, 2023Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff mismanage residents' medication Untrained staff
On 3/22/2023, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) D. Ayers arrived at the facility unannounced to deliver complaint findings. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator Lindsey Lamerson and announced the purpose of the inspection. During the course of the investigation, the department inspected the facility, conducted interviews, and reviewed records. LPA and licensee reviewed staff training procdeures and Licensee provided records of reuired training for staff. LPA inspected centrally stored medications and medication administratio records(MAR's), and all medications appeared to be administered properly. LPA reviewed physicians' orders for resident medications. The above allegations are unsubstantiated. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. A copy of the report was provided and exit interview conducted with the licensee. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 24, 2023 · control 24-AS-20230315152930
The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
20221 state visit · 1 document
Apr 26, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lady Cabrera arrived unannounced for an Annual Required Inspection. Administrator Lindsey Lamerson was unavailable and approved for Administrator Norma Ceja to sign this report. LPA stated the purpose of the visit. A tour of the facility was conducted. COVID-19 guidelines are in place. Visitor log-in/temperature check was observed upon entry. Facility has one entrance/exit point. Facility appeared clean with no obstruction or fire clearance issues. Hand sanitizer was readily available to residents and visitors. Social distancing is maintained in the common and dining areas. Bathrooms have trashcans with lid. Hand washing posters were observed by the kitchen and bathrooms. Bedrooms were checked. The exterior tour was conducted. LPA checked residents’ medications and observed a 30-day supply. Food supply was checked and there appeared to be an adequate supply. Cleaning and PPE supplies were checked. Facility staff was observed with mask on. Residents wear masks when away from the community. Resident’s files have updated emergency contact information. Exit interview was conducted. Community Care Licensing (CCL) is always striving to have facility files that reflect the most accurate & up to date information for your facility. In an effort to maintain your facility file, please submit the most current & complete forms &/or information as identified below: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE): · LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility · -as applicable: LIC 309 Administrative Organization · -as applicable: LIC 400 Affidavit Regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources · -as applicable: LIC 402 Surety Bond · LIC 500 Personnel Report · LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan For Residential Care Facilities For The Elderly · LIC 9020 Register of Facility Clients/Residents · Copy of current Liability Insurance · Copy of current Administrator Certificate · Alternate contact information including name, telephone number, & email address. Please submit the above forms/information to Fresno CCL by: 05/03/2022 As an operator of a Community Care Licensed facility it is your responsibility to be aware of and in compliance with all regulations, including Chaptered Legislation. Go to www.ccld.ca.gov to stay updated and informed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 26, 2022
The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
6 of 6 beds were occupied at the March 18, 2026 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.
License holder
LLC Retirement Homes, LLC, licensed since 2020.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2020, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 6
- Total complaints
- 2
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2020, 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 | 2 | 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
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 stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about LLC Retirement Homes I
Is LLC Retirement Homes I licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is LLC Retirement Homes I licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has LLC Retirement Homes I been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2020, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is LLC Retirement Homes I still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does LLC Retirement Homes I cost?
$4,500 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,700–$5,550. 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 13 small homes and similar homes within 39 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.
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 LLC Retirement Homes I 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 LLC Retirement Homes, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Mercy Medical Center is 1.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can LLC Retirement Homes I keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
LLC Retirement Homes I license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “LLC RETIREMENT HOMES I”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #247209030. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to LLC Retirement Homes, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2020, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2020, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 2 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is March 25, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Nearby
Other homes nearby
Licensed homes near this one in Merced County, most information on file first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
- Map
Starting rate
$2,895 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,200 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,250–$5,350On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$3,000 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,700 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,850–$5,750On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,550 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,650On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,600 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,800–$5,700On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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