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Monterey Lodge

Mid-size home·Licensed for 15·Paso Robles, California

Licensed since 2024Licence #405850402
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Starting rate$6,250 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 15Mid-size care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitMarch 25, 2026CDSS inspection record

Monterey Lodge is a mid-size care home in Paso Robles — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 15 residents since 2024.

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 Monterey Lodge

Is Monterey Lodge licensed?

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

How many residents is Monterey Lodge licensed for?

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

Has Monterey Lodge been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Monterey Lodge still open?

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

What does Monterey Lodge cost?

$6,250 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living one bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in Paso Robles that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $5,000 to $6,175 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 7 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 Monterey Lodge 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 Monarch Care Group Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Monarch Care Group Inc. — at least 3 on the state roster.

Can Monterey Lodge keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Monterey Lodge license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “MONTEREY LODGE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #405850402. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 15 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Monarch Care Group Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is March 25, 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 15 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 6 residents

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. 15 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 6 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 1, 5, 6, 7, OR 10. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — 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

  • 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 27, 2026

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

    Not on file

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

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

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

  • Medicines

    Not on file

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

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$6,250a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$6,250a month

Likely $6,250–$6,850

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 · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$6,250this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living one bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared room insteadAsknot on file

    This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living one bedroom. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.

  • 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 $6,250–$6,850
$6,250
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,250–$10,350
$8,250

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

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 worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living one bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

10 homes like this within 15 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,700–$6,550.

  • 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.
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  • Paso Robles Senior LivingPaso Robles · 5.3 mi · Small home
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  • Roses Assisted LivingAtascadero · 13 mi · Small home
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Where it is

  • 5255 Monterey Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446Address 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 2024, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 25, 2026.

On file since
2024
State visits
4
Most recent visit
March 25, 2026

Beside homes the same size

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

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 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 2024.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020251102024220

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Mar 25, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) De Leon arrived at 11:15am to conducted a 1 year annual visit to the facility above. LPA met Administrator Juan Marcos Ibarra and explained the purpose of the visit. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted with Administrator. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Infection Control: The facility has submitted an Infection Control Plan to the department. The facility has a sign in and out kiosk for Staff, Residents and visitors. The bathrooms have toilet paper, paper towels, and hand soap. The facility has EPA approved disinfectants spray and cleaners. The facility has a 30 day supply of PPE. Staff are trained on infection control and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) upon hire and annual there after. Physical Plant & Environmental Safety: The facility is 10 bedroom with 10 private bathrooms and 1 common areas restroom and 1 staff restroom currently occupying 9 residents and employs 31 staff and 1 Administrator. The facility is clean, safe and sanitary. LPA was authorized to enter and inspect facility. The facility has dual smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with sprinkler system. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for residents comfort. The facility kitchen is clean, safe and sanitary. The showers have non-skid textured floors or mats. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The facility has a pendant system and pull cords in each residents bathroom. All pathways are clear of any obstruction. Personnel Records & Training: The facility keeps confidential files for each staff member. LPA reviewed 5 staff training records for Initial and/or Annual Training Requirements of 20 plus hours meeting 8 hours of dementia training with all subjects covered over a 3 year period, Continued 809-C 4 hours of hospice care, postural supports and restricted health condition and 8 hours of other training to include ADL's, resident characteristics, emergency preparedness policy and procedures, infection control requirements and Quarterly Disaster Drills are conducted. Staff handling medications had initial and/or annual training of 8 hours of medication training. Kitchen staff had training on facility policy and procedures for food handling and preparation as well as infection control requirements, some staff had food handler certificates. Trainers met the requirements to train staff with required information present in files. Hospice and Home Health care plans had training records on file. Staffing: The facility employes 31 staff and 1 Administrator. Staff records are kept confidential. LPA reviewed 5 random staff files. Files reviewed had current 1st Aid/CPR, Personnel Records/Application, Health screening with TB results and Finger print clearance/Associations/exemptions. Administrator file was reviewed for Continuing Education requirements and current Administrator Certificate expires 03/29/2027. Resident Records & Incident Reports: The facility keeps separate files on each resident confidentially. 5 files were reviewed for signed Admission Agreements, Medical Assessments, LIC. 602A Physicians Report, ID and Emergency contact forms, Appraisal Needs and Services plans (ANS), TB results, Personal Rights, and Safeguard for personal property and valuables. Pre-Admission appraisals are conducted on perspective residents before accepting them into care. Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. Resident Rights Information: All require postings were posted in the common area of the facility. Personal rights, Rights to Resident Council, Theft and Loss policy, and Non-discrimination notice. CCL Complaint poster and LTCO poster were posted in the common areas of facility. The current license is posted. Internet is provided to each resident with confidentiality and privacy. Planned Activities: The facility offers activities to all residents in care. The facility employs an Activities Director and a monthly calendar with all activities is posted. The facility also offers additional activities to include books, magazines, newspapers, television, daily walks, group discussions and communications, games and puzzles. The facility has sufficient space to allow for activities indoors and outdoors. Food Service: The facility employs food service staff. The facility handles and prepares food safely. The facility has 2 day perishables and 7 day non-perishables to meet the food service requirement. The freezer is kept at 0 degrees and the refrigeration is kept at 40 degrees or lower. All food is covered, stored and marked appropriately. Food, snacks and drinks are available when the residents want them. Emergency supply of food and water is available. A menu is posted for residents in care. Modified diets prescribed by a physician are followed for those residents in care. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately than food supply. Continued 809-C Kitchen areas are kept clean and free from litter, rodents, vermin and insects. Kitchen staff are observed for personal hygiene and food sanitation practices. Kitchen Cook has a valid Food Handler Certificate. Incidental Medical & Dental: The facility has a medication cart and it is always kept locked. Facility provides transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. The facility uses a Medication Administration Record (MAR) and a Centrally Stored Medication Destruction Record (CSMDR) for residents in care. The facility has a mini locked refrigerator for medication and an ice chest for emergency use. The facility has a red sharps container for disposal of syringes. Medication Destruct is done at the Pharmacy or Administrator and staff do it at the facility. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. The facility conducts quarterly disaster drills. The fire extinguishers were charged and last inspected 09/11/2025. Emergency exits and telephone numbers were posted. A set of keys is available for staff on all shifts to access full facility in an emergency. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. All items that could pose a danger, sharps, cleaners were in accessible to residents in care. The facility does not have delayed egress. The facility does have residents with oxygen and required signs are posted. The facility currently has 2 hospice residents in care. Hospice care plans are kept on file and up to date when a resident is on hospice services. The facility currently has 2 residents on Home Health services. Home Health services records are kept on file if a resident is on services. The facility is a secured perimeter with a locked key coded gate for entry and exit. The facility has key coded locked gates on the enclosed patio in the back of the facility. LPA conducted interviews with 2 Staff and 2 residents. Exit interview conducted, no deficiencies cited, copy of report printed for Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 25, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jan 27, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

At 8:00am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeffries arrived announced to the facility to conduct the annual facility inspection. LPA met with facility administrator Garrett Haner-Tomasko announced who he is and the reason for the visit. At 8:15am, Administrator and LPA conducted a walking tour of the facility. LPA observed at least two days of perishable foods and at least 7 days of nonperishable foods on hand for at least fifteen residents and staff. LPA noted that the facility was a comfortable 71 degrees (f). LPA tested the water temperature to be within regulation range of 105*-120* (f). LPA noted that all bedrooms are properly furnished and have the appropriate lighting and linin. LPA noted that this facility has a locked medcart located in the hallway of the facility. This facility is located on approximately 3 acres in a rural area. There is a gated complex with two identical facilities. This facility has 10 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. Rooms are single and/or double occupancy which each of the 10 bedroom having a full privet bathroom, the other two bathrooms are resident, staff and visitor bathrooms that are in common areas. The facility has a sprinkler system and was pressure tested by Great Western Alarm on 10/11/2024. The carbon monoxides and smoke detectors are placed throughout the facility and are functioning properly. LPA observed 4 fire extinguishers placed throughout the facility all tested and in the green charge range. All passageways and exits are free and clear of debris. LPA noted that the residents were engaged in daily activities and there is an activity calendar posted on the wall. LPA noted that all regulated posting were posted on the hallways in a conspicuous and accessible area. Administrator and LPA conducted a full review of the annual care tools modules. LPA noted that no technical, violation, or citation were noted on the full review of the annual care tools modules review and no violations or citations were issued a result of the facility walk through inspection. At this time there are no citations or violations as a result of the facility annual inspection. Exit interview, report read, and report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 27, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Mar 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

At 9:00am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeffries arrived announced to the facility to conduct a pre-licensing facility inspection. LPA met with facility administrator Garrett Haner-Tomasko announced who he is and the reason for the visit. This facility is located on approximately 3 acres in a rural area. There is a gated complex with two identical facilities. This facility has 10 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. Rooms are single and/or double occupancy which each of the 10 bedroom having a full privet bathroom, the other two bathrooms are resident, staff and visitor bathrooms that are in common areas. The facility has a fire alarm system and was tested by Great Western Alarm on 12/14/2023. Mid Coast Fire Protection tested the pressured sprinkler system on 12/07/2023 The carbon monoxides and smoke detectors are placed throughout the facility and are functioning properly. LPA observed several fire extinguisher placed throughout the facility all tested and in the green charge range. All passage ways and exits are free and clear of debris. Administrator and LPA conducted a walking tour of the facility. LPA observed at least two days of perishable foods and at least 7 days of non perishable foods on hand for at least fifteen residents and staff. LPA noted that the facility was a comfortable 72 degrees (f). LPA tested the waster temperature to be within regulation range of 105*-120* (f). LPA noted that all bedrooms are properly furnished and have the appropriate lighting and linin. LPA noted that this facility has a locked med-cart located in the hallway of the facility. LPA noted that the residents were engaged in daily activities and there is an activity calendar posted on the wall. LPA noted that all regulated posting were posted on the hallways in a conspicuous and accessible area. Administrator and LPA conducted a full review of the pre licensing care tools modules. LPA noted no technical, violations, or citations issued as a result of the full pre-licensing tools modules review. LPA noted that no other technical, violation, or citation were noted on the full review of the pre licensing care tools review and no violations or citations were issued a result of the facility walk through inspection. Administrators and new licensee have recently conducted the COMP III requirements and a LIC812 has been created to forego the COMP III class, as it has previously been administered Exit interview, report read, and report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 8, 2024
Feb 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

COMP II by CAB successfully completed Method: Phone Call at CAB Census (if any clients in care): Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by presenting photo ID via phone. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Staff qualifications and responsibilities 3. Applicant and Administrator qualifications 4. Program policy: Abuse, admission agreement, medication management, reporting incidents to CCL, restricted & prohibited conditions 5. Grievances, Complaints, Community resources 6. Physical plant, food service 7. Application document review and technical assistance: Criminal record clearance, Health screening, Fire clearance, First Aid/CPR certificate, Administrator certificate, Financial verification, Pre-licensing inspection, Compliance history, Control of propertythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 14, 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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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.

  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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