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Nora's Residence Care of Cerritos
Small home·Licensed for 6·Cerritos, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,750 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,900
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitMarch 3, 2026CDSS inspection record
Nora's Residence Care of Cerritos is a small care home in Cerritos — 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 2023. Dementia care is 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
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Quick answers about Nora's Residence Care of Cerritos
Is Nora's Residence Care of Cerritos licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Nora's Residence Care of Cerritos licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Nora's Residence Care of Cerritos been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Nora's Residence Care of Cerritos still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Nora's Residence Care of Cerritos cost?
$4,750 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,900–$5,900. 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 12 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Cerritos that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,150 to $4,500 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 5 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Nora's Residence Care of Cerritos 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 Nora's Residence Care, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Los Angeles Community Hospital at Bellflower is 2.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Nora's Residence Care of Cerritos keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Nora's Residence Care of Cerritos license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “NORA'S RESIDENCE CARE OF CERRITOS”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #198603625. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Nora's Residence Care, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is March 3, 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-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident
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. 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDROOM # 5 APPROVED FOR BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 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 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
$4,750a month to start
Likely $3,900–$5,900
From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,750a month
Likely $3,900–$6,050
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$4,750likely $3,900–$5,900
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes within 3 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 $3,900–$6,050
- $4,750
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,550–$9,150
- $6,750
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 12 small homes within 3 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.
12 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$4,900.
- 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 12 nearby homes behind this estimate
- A Faithful Home of CerritosCerritos · 0.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Cerritos Residence CareCerritos · 0.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grace Blossom CareLakewood · 0.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Allen's Palm Cove CerritosCerritos · 0.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brighten Cottages - ParkcrestLong Beach · 2.1 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Cerritos Assisted LivingCerritos · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bella Manor IILong Beach · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Douglas Residential CareLong Beach · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Everlasting Home CareLong Beach · 2.5 mi · Small home$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Cerritos Villa 1Cerritos · 2.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mom & Dad's House-CottageLong Beach · 2.7 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Oaktree ManorLong Beach · 2.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 19627 Wiersma Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703Address 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 2023, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2023. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 3, 2026.
- On file since
- 2023
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- March 3, 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 2023.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Mar 3, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 3/03/26 at 10:05 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection to Nora’s Home Care in Cerritos. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by S1, and the administrators arrived shortly after. This home is licensed to serve an age range of 60 and over. 6 non-ambulatory, of which 1 may bedridden. Bedroom #5 approved for bedridden. Hospice waiver approved for 6. All residents were in care during the time of this visit. The last emergency disaster/fire drill was conducted on 02/09/2026. The Administrator Certificate expires on 2/12/2028. During today's visit, LPA inspected the physical plant inside and outside, reviewed the food supply, tested the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, reviewed (4) staff files, (6) residents' files, medications, and medication administration records for (6) residents. This home contains 5 bedrooms, 1 staff bathroom, 1 bathroom, a living room, an office/family room, a kitchen, a dining room, and an attached garage. LPA toured the physical plant with the Administrator. and observed all (5) resident bedrooms, which contained required furniture, lamps, a dresser, a chair, and closet space. The bathroom contain a working toilet, basin, and water faucet, walk in shower with a grab bar, a shower chair, and skid mats. The temperature measured at 115.9*F. The smoke detectors were battery-operated, tested, and observed to be working properly. The carbon monoxide detector was located in the office, tested, and was functioning properly. There was (1) fire extinguisher located in the kitchen, fully charged and up to date. The kitchen was toured and contained working appliances: refrigerator, stove, oven, and dishware, cups, plates, utensils, pots, and pans with knives secured and locked in the kitchen draw. The cleaning agents/ toxins were locked in the garage. The pantry was well stocked with canned goods, pasta, cereals. There was sufficient food supply, with a two-day supply of perishables and a seven-day supply of non-perishables that met Title 22 guidelines. Walls and floors, cabinets and counters were clean and sanitary throughout the home. (Report continued on LIC809C.) The outdoor grounds were toured and inspected, and the patio was well-maintained with a shaded seating area accessible for resident use. The garage contained a working washer and dryer, with cabinetry that contained emergency supply kits, bottled water, toiletries, personal care supplies, and toxins and cleaning agents stored locked and inaccessible to the residents. The office contained notifications and postings: California Labor Laws, Emergency Disaster Plan, personal rights, facility license, business license, medical emergency information, let-us-know licensing contact information, consumer grievance, support services, community resources, and resident hygiene schedule. An exit interview was conducted with Peter Nora, Administrator. A copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 3, 2026
Apr 4, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nicol Wesley conducted an unannounced Required 1 year visit at the facility and met with staff Tess Colobong, Arnold Villanino, Melda Ramirez to discuss the purpose for todays visit. Shortly afterwards MJ Nora and Normita Daclison arrived and joined the visit. There are 6 residents in care. The facility phone number is 562 865 2314. The Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools was used for the visit today. LPA Wesley toured the facility and observed the following: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, office/family room, kitchen, dining room and an attached garage. Hot water was tested and the temperature measured at 110-113 degrees F. Medications, medication records, and first aid kit with manual is centrally stored in the office cabinets. Toxins, detergents, and sharps, are stored in locked cabinets. Linen and towels, were observed in the hallway cabinet. The smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. 1 fully charged fire extinguishers(1 in the kitchen area). LPA Wesley observed a supply of perishable and non perishable food items. Last emergency disaster was completed on 03/01/2025. There are no deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 4, 2025
Feb 13, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 2/13/24 at 12:15 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection to Nora’s Home Care in Cerritos. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by S1 and the administrator’s arrived shortly after. This home is license to serve age range 60 and over. 6 non ambulatory, of which 1 may bedridden. Bedroom #5 approved for bedridden. Hospice wavier approved for 6. All residents were in care during the time of this visit. The last emergency disaster/fire drill was conducted on 01/19/2024. The Administrator Certificate expires on 2/014/2024 #6031894740. The administrator’s certificate is currently on the pending list. During today's visit LPA inspected the physical plant inside and outside, reviewed the food supply, tested the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, reviewed (4) staff files, (5) residents files, medications, and medication administration records for (5) residents. This home contains 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, office/family room, kitchen, dining room and an attached garage. LPA toured the physical plant with the Administrator. and observed all (5) resident bedrooms, contained required furniture, lamps, dresser, chair, and closet space. The two bathrooms contain a working toilet, basin, and water faucet, walk in shower with grab bar, shower chair, and skid mats. The temperature measured at 107.2*F-119.3*F. The smoke detectors were battery operated and individually tested and observed to be working properly. The carbon monoxide detector was located throughout the facility, tested, and functioning properly. There were (1) fire extinguishers located in kitchen fully charged and up to date. The kitchen was toured and contained working appliances; refrigerator, stove, oven and contained dishware, cups, plates, utensils, pots, and pans with knives secured and locked in kitchen draw and cleaning agents/ toxins was locked in garage. The pantry was well stocked with canned goods, pasta, cereals, and the food supply contained a sufficient supply with a two-day supply of perishables and a seven-day supply of non-perishables that met title 22 guidelines. Walls and floors, cabinets and counters were clean and sanitary throughout the home. (Report continued on LIC809C.) The outdoor grounds were toured and inspected, and the patio was well maintained with a shaded seating area accessible for client use. The garage contained a working washer and dryer, with cabinetry that contained emergency supply kits, bottled water, toiletries, personal care supplies, and toxins and cleaning agents stored locked and inaccessible to the clients. The office contained notifications and postings: California Labor Laws, Emergency Disaster Plan, personal rights, facility license, business license, medical emergency information, let-us-know licensing contact information, consumer grievance, support services, community resources and client hygiene schedule. Exit interview conducted with Peter Nora, Administrator, a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 13, 2024
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?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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