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Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. III
Small home·Licensed for 6·Santa Maria, California
- Care approvals on fileDementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,650 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,800–$5,750
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJune 4, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderMydor's Open Guest Home, Inc.Since 2001 · 3 licensed homes
Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. III is a small care home in Santa Maria — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2001. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory 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
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Quick answers about Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. III
Is Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. III licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. III licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. III been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. III still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. III cost?
$4,650 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,800–$5,750. 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 9 small homes and similar homes within 25 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 across Santa Barbara County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $5,050 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (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 Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. III 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 Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. — at least 4 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Marian Regional Medical Center 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 Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. III keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. III license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “MYDOR'S OPEN GUEST HOME, INC. III”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #425800676. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2001, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 4, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 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
6 BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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
Covelight estimate
$4,650a month to start
Likely $3,800–$5,750
From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,650a month
Likely $3,800–$5,950
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Starting monthly rate$4,650likely $3,800–$5,750
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 25 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 $3,800–$5,950
- $4,650
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,450–$9,050
- $6,650
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 9 small homes and similar homes within 25 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.
9 homes like this within 25 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,400–$7,500.
- 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 9 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Yokam's RCFE # 1NNipomo · 5.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa Mariposa Senior CareNipomo · 6.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Casa Rosa Elder CareArroyo Grande · 11 mi · Mid-size home$7,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Cypress Garden Home CareArroyo Grande · 11 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alder HouseArroyo Grande · 14 mi · Mid-size home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Heritage ResidenceGrover Beach · 15 mi · Small home$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Edna Rose ResidenceSan Luis Obispo · 20 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Chateau RoseSan Luis Obispo · 24 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Welcome Home Residential Care for the ElderlySan Luis Obispo · 25 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1018 N. Nita St., Santa Maria, CA 93454Address 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 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2001. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 4, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- June 4, 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 2001.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Jun 4, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rankin arrived at 2:05 pm and made an unannounced 1-year required annual visit to the facility above. LPA’s met with Administrator Anna Teresa Tolentino and explained the purpose of the visit. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms currently occupying 6 residents. The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were tested. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort and safety. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secure grab bars are present. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Disinfectant and cleaning solutions are inaccessible to residents in care and are locked in a cupboard in the garage. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a fenced backyard for client use with plenty of shade. The fire extinguishers were last charged and inspected on 2/25/26. Facility has a Sprinkler that was inspected in June of 2025. Operational Requirements: The facility has a current plan of operation on file with the department. The facility has current liability insurance that expires on 12/30/26. The facility is operating in compliance with the granted fire clearance. The facility is approved for a capacity of 6, all 6 can be bedridden and a hospice waiver is approved for 2 residents. Staffing Records & Training: The facility currently employs 5 caregivers, and 1 administrator. Files reviewed for, but not limited to current 1st Aid/CPR, Personnel Records/Application, and Health screening with TB results. Administrator’s Certificate expires 1/16/27. Staff have annual training completed for various subjects/topics and hours for 2025 and 2026. Continued 809-C Resident Records & Incident Reports: Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. LPA reviewed 4 resident files for, but not limited to signed Admission Agreements, annual Physicians reports, Pre-appraisals, and Appraisals Needs and Services Plan, all forms were legible and complete. Food Service: The facility handles and prepares food safely. Kitchen was observed to be clean and all equipment operational. The facility has 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables to meet the food service requirements. All food is stored appropriately. Incidental Medical Services: Facility provides transportation or assists in providing transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) along with the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruct Records (CSMDR). LPA reviewed a sampling of residents’ medications, no labels were altered, no medications were expired, and all medications were kept in their original containers. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were reviewed. The facility conducts a monthly fire drill and quarterly disaster drill. Emergency exits were posted. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. The facility does not have delayed egress, locked doors or gates. Exit door alarms are working at time of visit. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 4, 2026
Jul 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rankin arrived at 1:08 pm and made an unannounced 1-year required annual visit to the facility above. LPA’s met with Licensee Amelita Antonio and Teresa Tolentino, administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms currently occupying 6 residents. LPA was authorized to enter and inspect the facility. The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were tested and were working at the time of visit. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secure grab bars are present. The showers have non-skid mats or non-skid flooring. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit inside and outside for safety. Disinfectant and cleaning solutions are inaccessible to residents in care and are locked in a cupboard in the garage. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a fenced backyard for client use with plenty of shade. The facility has a telephone and internet service for residents’ use. The fire extinguishers were last charged and inspected on 1/13/25. Operational Requirements: The facility has a current plan of operation on file with the department. The facility has current liability insurance that expires on 1/30/26. The facility is operating in compliance with the granted fire clearance. The facility is approved for a capacity of 6, all 6 can be bedridden and a hospice waiver is approved for 2 residents. Staffing Records & Training: The facility currently employs 3 full-time caregivers, 2 relief staff and 1 administrator. Staff records are kept confidential. Files reviewed had current 1st Aid/CPR, Personnel Records/Application, Health screening with TB results, Continued 809-C Criminal Record statements, and Fingerprint clearance/Associations/exemptions. Administrator file was reviewed for Continuing Education requirements and Administrator Certificate which expires 1/16/27. Staff have annual training completed for various subjects/topics and hours for 2024 and 2025. Resident Records & Incident Reports: Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. LPA reviewed 4 resident files for signed Admission Agreements, Personal Rights, Safeguard for property and valuables, Physicians reports, Pre-appraisals, Appraisals Needs and Services Plan, (TCRC IPP) Emergency and ID forms, all forms were legible, and records are kept confidential. Food Service: The facility handles and prepares food safely. The facility has 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables to meet the food service requirements. All food is covered, stored, and marked appropriately. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. Incidental Medical Services: Facility provides transportation or assists in providing transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) along with the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruct Records (CSMDR). LPA reviewed a sampling of residents’ medications, no labels were altered, no medications were expired, and all medications were kept in their original containers. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. The facility conducts a monthly fire drill and quarterly disaster drill. 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. The facility does not have delayed egress, locked doors or gates. Exit door alarms are working. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 15, 2025
Jul 16, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miller arrived at 2:30 pm and made an unannounced 1-year required annual visit to the facility above. LPA’s met with Amelita Antonio, administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Infection Control: The facility has a current Infection Control Plan. The facility has a sign in and out binder for visitors at entry with hand sanitizer. The bathrooms have toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, and hand washing signs. The facility has EPA approved disinfectants sprays and cleaners. The facility has a 30-day supply of PPE. Quarantined or isolated individuals will have meals and medication delivered to rooms. Staff are trained on infection control and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The fire extinguishers were last charged and inspected on 1/22/24. All trash cans and wastebaskets have tight fitting covers. The facility has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms currently occupying 6 residents. LPA was authorized to enter and inspect facility. The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were tested. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The showers have non-skid mats. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit inside and outside for safety. Disinfectant and cleaning solutions are inaccessible to residents in care and are locked in a cupboard in the garage. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a fenced backyard for client use with plenty of shade. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. Continued 809-C Operational Requirements: The facility has a current plan of operation on file with the department. The facility has current liability insurance that expires on 1/30/25. The facility is operating in compliance with the granted fire clearance. The facility is approved for a capacity of 6. The fire clearance is granted for 6 bedridden residents. A hospice waiver is approved for 2 residents. The facility currently has 5 non-Ambulatory residents and 1 ambulatory resident. Staffing: The facility currently employs 3 vfull time caregivers, 3 relievers and 1 administrator. Staff records are kept confidential. Files reviewed had current 1st Aid/CPR, Personnel Records/Application, Health screening with TB results, Criminal Record statements, and Fingerprint clearance/Associations/exemptions. Administrator file was reviewed for Continuing Education requirements and Administrator Certificate expires 8/2/25. Personnel Records & Training: The facility keeps confidential files for each staff member. Staff have annual training completed for various subjects/topics and hours for 2023 and 2024. Resident Records & Incident Reports: The facility keeps separate files on each resident confidentially. Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. LPA reviewed 5 resident files for signed Admission Agreements, Personal Rights, Safeguard for property and valuables, Physicians reports, Pre-appraisals, Appraisals Needs and Services Plan, (TCRC IPP) Emergency and ID forms, all forms were legible, and records are kept confidential. Food Service: 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. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. Continued 809-C Incidental Medical Services: Facility provides transportation or assists in providing transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) along with the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruct Records (CSMDR). LPA reviewed residents’ medications, no labels were altered, no medications were expired, and all medications were kept in their original containers. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. The facility last conducted a quarterly disaster drill 6/10/2024. 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. The facility does not have delayed egress, locked doors or gates. Exit door alarms are working. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 16, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc., licensed since 2001, operates 3 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Mydor's Open Guest Home IV · Santa Maria
- Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. II · Santa Maria
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Santa Barbara County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. II
Santa Maria · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$4,650 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. I
Santa Maria · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$4,650 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Mydor's Open Guest Home IV
Santa Maria · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$4,600 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Estrell Home Care
Santa Maria · Small home · 0.2 mi away
$4,700 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Cavilla Care Home
Santa Maria · Small home · 0.4 mi away
$4,450 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Lorie's RCFE LLC #2
Santa Maria · Small home · 0.4 mi away
$5,000 a month to start · Covelight estimate