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- Care approvals on fileHospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,350 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,550
- Home sizeLicensed for 4Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJune 1, 2026CDSS inspection record
Maes Hands 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 4 residents since 2025. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory care, dementia 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 Maes Hands
Is Maes Hands licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Maes Hands licensed for?
4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Maes Hands been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Maes Hands still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Maes Hands cost?
$5,350 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,350–$6,550. 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 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 Maes Hands 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 Jcs Loving Arms LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Centinela Hospital Medical Center is 3.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Maes Hands keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Maes Hands license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “MAES HANDS”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #198320578. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Jcs Loving Arms LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 1, 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 careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 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. APPROVED FOR FOUR(4) AMBULATORY ONLY RESIDENTS. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (4).
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — 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
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?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,350a month to start
Likely $4,350–$6,550
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,350a month
Likely $4,350–$6,700
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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,350likely $4,350–$6,550
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 $4,350–$6,700
- $5,350
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,100–$9,800
- $7,350
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 $4,200–$7,150.
- 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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- Helping Hands With CareCompton · 5.0 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ladera VistaLos Angeles · 5.0 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa ChristaTorrance · 6.0 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Atkinson Care HomeTorrance · 6.4 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Morningside TerraceTorrance · 6.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Tiara VillaTorrance · 6.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Royal Palms VillaTorrance · 6.7 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Summerland ManorTorrance · 6.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Tlc Guest Home 1Torrance · 7.0 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Simla Villas, Redondo BeachRedondo Beach · 7.1 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Asahi Residential CareTorrance · 7.1 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Hearts of Paradise HomeTorrance · 7.2 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Daniella's HomeTorrance · 7.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Active Board + CareTorrance · 7.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Redondo Beach Elderly HomeRedondo Beach · 7.8 mi · Mid-size home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Americare Assisted LivingRedondo Beach · 7.8 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Aviation Guest HomeManhattan Beach · 7.8 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Josephines Garden VillaManhattan Beach · 7.9 mi · Small home$7,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Cogir of South BayTorrance · 8.2 mi · Mid-size home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Miko InnLos Angeles · 8.5 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Bentley ManorLos Angeles · 8.6 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Drock Home CareCarson · 8.6 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1054 W. 81St Place, Los Angeles, CA 90044Address 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 2025, the state has filed 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 1, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- June 1, 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 2025.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
Jun 1, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit. *There was no answer at the door. Licensee/Administrator Jennifer Stinson was contacted telephonically and was explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator arrived later. The facility is licensed as a Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE) that serves residents ages 60 and over. The Administrator certificate expires 12/12/2026. The following were observed/inspected: Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The facility is a single story home located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of two (2) resident bedrooms, one (1) bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, backyard area, and a detached garage. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operational. The facility has two (2) fire extinguishers. Water temperature readings measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility has a 1st Aid Kit and Manual. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Operational Requirements: The facility has zero (0) residents in care. A Fire clearance is approved for four (4) ambulatory only residents. Staffing: The facility has no staff. Only Administrator records were reviewed. Resident Records/Incident Reports: No resident records were reviewed. Disaster Preparedness: Emergency and Disaster Plan LIC 610E was reviewed. Facility has a First Aid Kit and Manual. No deficiencies cited. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Jennifer Stinson. A copy of the report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 1, 2026
May 2, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 05/02/2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Troy Watson conducted a pre-licensing evaluation for Mae’s Hands a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. Today’s pre-licensing evaluation was conducted with the licensee Jennifer Stinson. The licensee has applied for a license to serve (4) ambulatory adults. The fire clearance is approved for (4) ambulatory residents. The building is equipped with (6) smoke detectors, one carbon monoxide detector and 2 fully charged fire extinguishers with two exits for the residents. All windows are barred with a fire escape latch for quick opening in case of an emergency. A tour of the Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room (2) bedrooms, (1) bathrooms, shaded patio area, (1) Office, and garage area used to store PPE and the perimeter of the facility for the clients was inspected by the LPA. Inspection of the inside and outside perimeters were conducted with the Licensee Jennifer Stinson. Storage for all PPE are located inside the facilities hallway. Food, extra bedding, and linen was inspected and adequately furnished for the residents. A back yard with chairs and a shaded patio area was also observed. The front and back entrance of the facility has Exit signs. The following was observed during this visit: CONTINUED ON LIC9099-C MEDICATIONS There is a locked centralized storage area for clients’ medications, personnel folders and P&I. There is also a cabinet for staff’s personnel folders. PHYSICAL PLANT Facility is clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Protective devices are in place. Indoor and outdoor passageways, stairways, an open porch, and other areas of potential hazard are free of obstructions. All window screens are clean and in good repair. Facility temperature is between 68°F. degrees and 69.1°F. degrees. Open porches, and areas of potential hazard are well-lit. All (6) Smoke alarms were tested and operate properly. Carbon monoxide detectors operate properly. BEDROOMS All bedrooms have lamps, chairs, and sufficient lighting, mattresses, and pillows. There are 2 bedrooms in the main facility with dresser drawers and adequate closet space. Each room has nightstands. And there is sufficient lighting in the hallway. BATHROOMS There are (2) bathrooms with accessible to the residents. There (1) shower and (1) bathtub. The hot water temperature in bathrooms and kitchen is between 108° Fahrenheit and 109° Fahrenheit. One bathroom is located next to the bedrooms and on bathroom is in the hallway. SUPPLIES There are clients’ personal hygiene supplies to include soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, and comb. There is a sufficient supply of clean linens to permit weekly changing of clients’ top sheets, bottom sheets, bedspreads, blankets, pillowcases, mattress covers, bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths in the hallway closet. CONTINUED ON LIC9099-C FOOD SERVICE Dining room is near kitchen. The facility currently has one refrigerator fully stocked with food. Freezer is 0° Fahrenheit. Refrigerator is a maximum of 45° Fahrenheit. A pantry located inside the kitchen has a (7) day supply of non-perishable food present. There are enough tableware, tables, dishes, and utensils. There is enough equipment for the storage, preparation, and service of food. All equipment, dishes, and utensils are clean and well maintained, kitchen, food storage, and preparation areas are clean. RECORDS There is a confidential storage space designated for client and personnel records at the facility. ADMINISTRATION The emergency exiting plan and emergency phone numbers are posted. Client Personal Rights are posted. Posting both sides of the Personal Rights form LIC 613 meets this requirement. Facility Visiting Policy is posted. A Licensing Complaint Poster See Something, Say Something is posted. There is space available for resident council meetings and resident council postings. ACTIVITIES There is an outdoor activity space with a table and chairs furnished for outdoor use. There is at least one common room available to clients for visitors. Component III Power Pointe presentation and exit interview was conducted with the Administrator Jennifer Stinson and a copy of this report was provided. CONTINUED LIC9099-Cthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 2, 2025
Apr 22, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 4 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: - Jennifer Stinson CEO/Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On April 22, 2025, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of the following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-Licensing Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 22, 2025
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?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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