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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$6,250 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $5,100–$7,700
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitMay 12, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderThe Gardens Care Facilities, LLCSince 2015 · 2 licensed homes
Oak Garden is a small care home in Arcadia — 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 2015. 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 Oak Garden
Is Oak Garden licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Oak Garden licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Oak Garden been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2015, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Oak Garden still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Oak Garden cost?
$6,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $5,100–$7,700. 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 11 small homes and similar homes within 5 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 228 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,300 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 228 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 Oak Garden 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 The Gardens Care Facilities, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to The Gardens Care Facilities, LLC — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
USC Arcadia Hospital is 1.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Oak Garden 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.
Oak Garden license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “OAK GARDEN”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #198601969. 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 The Gardens Care Facilities, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2015, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2015, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2015, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2015, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is May 12, 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
- 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 6 NON AMBULATORY RESIDENTS. APPROVED 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?”
Care & day-to-day support
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Incontinence care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$6,250a month to start
Likely $5,100–$7,700
From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$6,250a month
Likely $5,100–$7,850
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 · 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$6,250likely $5,100–$7,700
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes and similar homes within 5 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 $5,100–$7,850
- $6,250
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,900–$10,800
- $8,250
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 11 small homes and similar homes within 5 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.
11 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $5,500–$8,650.
- 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 11 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Grant Serenity of MonroviaMonrovia · 2.0 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Glen Park at MonroviaMonrovia · 2.2 mi · Mid-size home$5,286Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rose Valley ArcadiaArcadia · 2.2 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Assisted Living & Wellness - HollyArcadia · 2.3 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Hampton Guest HomePasadena · 2.7 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Trinity Hills Estates - WalnutArcadia · 2.8 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Hastings Ranch HomePasadena · 3.2 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Home Away Assisted LivingSan Gabriel · 3.6 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- The RetreatPasadena · 3.8 mi · Mid-size home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of Sierra MadrePasadena · 4.1 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Rose Valley GarfiasPasadena · 4.8 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 246 E. Newman Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006Address 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 2022, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2015. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 12, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- May 12, 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 2015.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents
May 12, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sanjay Vaid conducted an unannounced annual visit using the CARE Tool. LPA Vaid was allowed entry by caregiver Griselda Cisneros, Caregiver and met with Laura Aguilar (Assistant Administrator) and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed to serve 6 non-ambulatory residents in the age range of 60 and over. The facility has a hospice care waiver for 6 residents. The facility is operating within the scope of its license. A tour of the single-story facility included: living room, kitchen, dining room, 4 resident bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, front porch, backyard, and attached garage. Two private and two shared rooms. Today’s census is three (3) residents. Garage is inaccessible to residents. LPA Vaid and Laura Aguilar toured the facility and the following was observed: the front porch and backyard are well maintained. There is a shaded seating area for the residents located in the backyard. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. Auditory devices were seen on exit doors which are required for dementia residents and were operating at the time of the visit. The water temperature was tested in both bathrooms and measured at 108.7 degrees F and 110.1 degrees F which is within the required 105 - 120 degrees F. The bathrooms are clean and have the required grab bars in the shower and near the toilet for non-ambulatory residents. Showers also have non-skid materials. Resident bedrooms have the required furniture such as bed frames, dressers, lamps and chairs. Bedrooms also have enough closet space. Resident beds have the required linen, and the linen is in good condition. There are extra clean linen and towels in a hallway closet. Smoke detectors were observed in each room and throughout the facility and were properly operating. There is carbon monoxide in the kitchen/dining area and was properly operating. There is one fire extinguisher located in the kitchen which is fully charged. Kitchen appliances are clean and were operating at the time of the visit. (Continued to LIC 809-C) Sharps, cleaning supplies and toxins are kept locked under the kitchen sink and are inaccessible to residents. Sufficient supply of 2 days perishable & 7 days non-perishable foods was observed in the kitchen and garage freezer. First Aid kit was fully stocked with current manual, and it is kept locked in the medication cabinet. Residents and staff files are centrally stored in the medication cabinet. Residents medication are centrally stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA reviewed medication for all 3 residents and observed that medications are documented properly and given as prescribed. LPA reviewed all 3 resident files and 2 staff files have CPR and 1st Aid certifications. LPA observed administrator certificate for Luis Aguilar with an expiration date of 09/23/2026. LPA interviewed 2 staff and attempted to interview all 3 residents. Liability Insurance expires 02/20/2027. Safety drills conducted 04/06/26. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, there were Zero (0) deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit interview was held and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 12, 2026
May 12, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit. LPA met with facility staff Laura Aguilar. The purpose of today's visit was discussed. The facility is licensed to serve six (6) non-ambulatory residents who are ages 60 and above and approved for three (6) Hospice Waivers. Facility had dementia program on file. Currently, two (2) residents are on hospice. Annual licensing fees are current. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following: 1. Infection Control: Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. The facility has submitted a COVID-19 Mitigation Plan and Infection Control Plan. 2. Operational Requirement: Liability Insurance is updated and in the amount of at least ($1,000,000) per occurrence and ($3,000,000) in total annual aggregate is in place. 2) PHYSICAL PLANT The facility is a one-story home with four (4) resident rooms, two (2) bathrooms, front porch, backyard, and attached garage. Resident rooms had the required furniture and in compliance. Bathrooms inspected were clean, operable, with the required grab bars and non-skid materials in the shower. Hot water temperature was measured in a range from 112.6 to 113.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Adequate linen and personal hygiene supplies were observed. Medications were centrally stored, locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Auditory device alarms are operational. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operable. Fire extinguishers were fully charged and replaced when needed. The outdoor area has a shaped area and seating. (continued on 809C) (Continued from 809) 4. Staffing: The facility has sufficient staffing, and the night supervision staff have current CPR/first aid certification. 5. Personnel Record-Training: All the staff files are maintained in the facility. Staff employed are over the age of 18 and are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. Some staff have required ongoing training. Administrator Luis Aguilar Certificate expires 09/23/2026 6. Resident Records-Incident Reports: Resident files are maintained at the facility and have the following documents in their files - Admission Agreements, Identification & Emergency Information, Pre-admission appraisal/Appraisal Needs & Services Plan. 7. Resident Rights-Information: The Complaint, ombudsman and CCLD poster are not posted. entry. Visiting hours are included in admission agreement. 8. Planned Activities: Facility has sufficient space to accommodate indoor and outdoor activities. There are sufficient supplies and equipment to meet resident's physical capability. 9. Food Service: The kitchen was inspected and did have sufficient supply of 2-day perishable & 7-day non-perishable food. Kitchen, food preparation area, and storage areas were observed to be very clean and sanitary. Pesticides and cleaning supplies are kept away from the food preparation areas. Kitchen is kept clean and free from rodents. 10. Incidental Medical and Dental: Medication is centrally stored and locked in the medication cabinet near the kitchen. Four (4) centrally stored resident medications were reviewed, which contained 30-day supply of medications. All medications are administered according to physician’s orders, Disaster preparedness: The last fire drill was conducted on 04/28/25. The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan posted at the facility. 12. Resident with Special Health Needs: 1 resident are receiving home health services. No resident is currently on postural support. Individual Service Plans and Appraisals are on file. No deficiencies observed during today’s visit. An exit interview was held. A copy of this report, and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 12, 2025
May 24, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tao conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit. LPA met Laura Aguilar, Administrator assistant who assisted with the visit. The facility is licensed to serve six (6) non-ambulatory residents in the age range of 60 and over. The facility has a hospice care waiver for six (6) residents. Annual fees are current. Administrator certificate is current, expires on 09/23/24. During the visit, the CARE tool was used; a tour of the facility was conducted; food supply was reviewed; staff/residents files were reviewed; staff/residents interviews were conducted; and medications were reviewed. The facility was a single family with four (4) resident rooms, two (2) bathrooms, front porch, backyard, and attached garage. Resident rooms had the required furniture and in compliance. Bathrooms inspected were clean, operable, with the required grab bars and non-skid materials in the shower. Hot water temperature was measured in a range from 106.1 to 111.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Adequate linen and personal hygiene supplies were observed. Sufficient supply of two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable foods was observed in the kitchen and garage freezer. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in residents' rooms were operable. Auditory devices were operable. All mandated documents and signages were posted in common areas. There was shaded patio and garden areas with ample seating. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Resident and staff records inspected were current. Fire/ Emergency drill was conducted on 02/26/24. No deficiencies were observed to be in violation of California code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. An exit interview was conducted. This report was discussed with Administrator and report LIC 809s were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 24, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
The Gardens Care Facilities, LLC, licensed since 2015, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Montevista Garden · Pasadena
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.
Find a detail about life at this home.
Rooms & the spaces they will use
Room typesStudio · Semi-Private
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence
Pet types allowedCats · Dogs
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved
Transportation costs extraReported no
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Los Angeles County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Assisted Living & Wellness - Naomi B
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Assisted Living & Wellness - Naomi
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Grant Serenity of Monrovia
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