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Oakhurst Board and Care

Mid-size home·Licensed for 11·Oakhurst, California

Licensed since 2021Licence #207209142
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Typical starting rate$4,500 a monthTypical in Madera County · likely $3,500–$5,500
  • Home sizeLicensed for 11Mid-size care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit5 of 11 beds occupiedAugust 30, 2023 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitOctober 20, 2025CDSS inspection record

Oakhurst Board and Care is a mid-size care home in Oakhurst — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 11 residents since 2021. 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

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Oakhurst Board and Care

Is Oakhurst Board and Care licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is Oakhurst Board and Care licensed for?

11 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Oakhurst Board and Care been cited?

1 Type A and 1 Type B citations since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 10 state visits over the same years.

Is Oakhurst Board and Care still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.

What does Oakhurst Board and Care cost?

$4,500 a month to start is typical in Madera County, likely $3,500–$5,500. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Madera County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.

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 Oakhurst Board and Care 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 Mcwealth Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Can Oakhurst Board and Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 10 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Oakhurst Board and Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “OAKHURST BOARD AND CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #207209142. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 11 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Mcwealth Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 10 state inspection visits since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 1 Type A and 1 Type B citations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 10 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 3 substantiated allegations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is October 20, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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 11 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 10 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. APPROVED FOR 11 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE CARE WAIVER FOR 10 RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 10 — 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

Typical starting rate

$4,500a month to start

Likely $3,500–$5,500

Covelight’s researched range for Madera County · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,500a month

Likely $3,500–$5,700

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$4,500likely $3,500–$5,500

    Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Madera County (compiled June 2026). 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 $3,500–$5,700
$4,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,250–$8,850
$6,500
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 worksWhy this is a county figure

Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Madera County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • 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 4 nearby homes that publish a rate

Where it is

  • 41456 Pamela Place, Oakhurst, CA 93644Address 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 2021, the state has filed 11 documents for this home, and its records count 10 visits since 2021. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated October 20, 2025.

On file since
2021
State visits
10
Most recent visit
October 20, 2025
Occupied · August 30, 2023 visit
5 of 11 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated August 30, 2023. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations1typical 0
  • Type B citations1typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations3typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 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 2021.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20252202024330202323120221102021220

The last 36 months — 5 of 11 documents

20252 state visits · 2 documents
Oct 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

On 9/25/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt arrived unannounced at the facility listed above to conduct a continuance of the Annual Inspection which was originally started on 09/30/2025. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry to the facility. LPA met with staff Kathy Mckinney, and Caregiver Tiffany Standley. Facility staff present notified facility Administrator Mistie Rose of Annual continuation inspection. LPA reviewed a sample of facility staff files, and a sample of resident files. LPA reviewed resident Centrally stored medication records along with medications. Facility Resident 1 does not have required annually updated assessment. Resident 2's Appraisal does not document recent frequent falls, and is more than 12 months old. The following Deficiencies are being cited Per Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview conducted with facility staff Tiffany Standley, and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 20, 2025

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87463(a) · Plan of correction due date: Nov 4, 2025

87463 Reappraisals (a) The pre-admission appraisal, as specified in Section 87457, Pre-Admission Appraisal, shall be updated in writing as frequently as necessary or once every 12 months, whichever occurs first, to note significant changes in condition, as defined in Section 87101, Definitions, and to keep the appraisal accurate. For the purposes of this section, the updated pre-admission appraisal shall be referred to as the reappraisal. The following requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Resident 1 and Resident 2 need current updated assessments, which poses a potential, health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 20, 2025

Plan of correction: Administrator will submit updated appraisals for Resident and Resident to LPA by POC date of 11/04/2025.

Sep 30, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA met with facility staff Janna Suglian Continual Administrator's Certification for Shana Thrasher expires 08/19/2027. There are currently 5 residents who reside at this home and there is 0 residents on hospice at this time. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, activity rooms, medication storage, kitchen, and outdoor areas. There is a locked storage for medications. Food supply is adequate for 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable. Fire extinguisher is within the safety regulation period. Water temperature was tested at 113 degrees. Toxins and cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible. LPA observed two facility resident bedrooms smell strongly of urine. LPA observed facility front room carpet to be stained. LPA observed downstairs bedroom labeled on facility sketch as resident bedroom is full of mattresses and clutter. LPA observed rotten molded cabbage in the facility refrigerator. LPA observed back porch slider window screen has tear near the door handle. The following deficiencies observed or cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA will return at a later date to review records and complete this inspection. LPA requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing. Exit interview conducted with Facility staff, Janna Suglian, and copy of report left at facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 30, 2025

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20243 state visits · 3 documents
Sep 25, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

On 9/25/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) B. Miranda arrived unannounced at the facility listed above to conduct a continuance of the Annual Inspection which was originally started on 9/20/24. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry to the facility. LPA met with staff Muang Saechao who stated they are in the process of becoming Administrator. Caregiver Heidy Campos was at the facility and the annual inspection was completed with her. LPA has been to the facility multiple times and current administrator Lucy Leang has not been at the facility. Interviews were conducted and some interviewees stated they did not know nor have they met the listed Administrator. Administrator was also not listed on the schedule Staff Maung Saechao provided. Current and valid administrator’s certificate was not provided. LPA did not observe documentation for emergency drills that were conducted at the facility. LPA observed medication to not be stored in original containers and to be stored in weekly pill planners. LPA reviewed a sample of files and R2’s file did not have current PRN form with correct medications. Residents with a DX of dementia should have a medical assessment and reappraisal completed annually, LPA reviewed sample files and found R1 to have their last medical assessment 9/21/2020. On 9/20/2024 LPA observed a cabinet in the dining area to be unlocked with medication accessible to residents. On 9/20/2024 & 9/25/2024 LPA observed exit auditory alarms to be turned off or not in working conditions. LPA reviewed a sample of resident’s centrally stored medication log which was not completed correctly for R1. LPA was not able to review liability insurance due to not being provided. LPA was not able to review staff file on 9/20/2024 due to not being at the facility. LPA reviewed staff files which did not have current training, some of the older training did not have the completed amount of time of training. Facility has residents with DX of dementia, LPA observed box cutter/razor in unlocked kitchen drawer, shed in the back of the facility unlocked with tools and other hazardous items, gardening items & cigarette butts left outside and accessible. LPA observed soiled toilet paper to be on the floor of the bathroom, trash can with no fitted lid, and brown markings on the back of the bathroom door. LPA observed one caregiver at the facility answering medication questions from family members, trying to conduct a tour, playing bingo with residents, give water to resident, make dinner, and tend to other resident needs. Caregiver was the only one on staff at the facility. Muang also stated the facility is short staffed. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report LIC809, LIC809C, LIC809Ds, and appeal rights were provided to Caregiver Heidy Camposthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 25, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 9/20/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) B. Miranda arrived unannounced at the facility listed above to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry to the facility. Staff stated April Gaylord is the Administrator and was contacted. April asked if she needed to be at the facility and LPA informed it is not require and staff will be asked to sign the report. LPA toured the facility inside and out including entry, kitchen, dining, living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, and exterior. LPA observed the facility to be at a comfortable temperature, clean inside, and odor free. Inside the facility is free of debris and no passageway obstructions were observed. Common areas were properly furnished and well-lit throughout. LPA observed debris outside the facility and outside not being maintained. LPA observed storage shed to be open and accessible which has tools and other hazard items. LPA observed one medication cabinet to be unlocked and accessible to residents. One drawer in the kitchen has a razor/box cutter accessible to residents. Exits of the facility did not have auditory alarms and kitchen cabinets are dirty. Facility capacity is 11, with a current census of 7. Facility has 9 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. At this time the current residents do not share bedrooms. Fire extinguishers were last serviced 5/2/23, there is still charge. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and 1 carbon monoxide detector is not working. Water temperature was checked in the kitchen and read at 107.9 degree Fahrenheit, one common resident's bathroom was checked and read at 116.8 degree Fahrenheit. Inspecting kitchen LPA observed the required 7-day supply of non-perishable food and 2- day supply of fresh perishables food items to be properly stored. Knives & cleaning supplies were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA reviewed a sample of resident files and was not able to review staff files or listed Administrator's file Lucy Leang. LPA observed residents physician reports to be over a year old and not current. Facility did not have infection control plan, liability insurance, plan of operation, plan of operation with dementia, current resident roster available at the facility for LPA to review. LPA conducted multiple interviews with residents who stated they are happy at the facility, feel safe, and love the food. Follow-up visit will be conducted to complete annual inspection. Deficiencies will be cited during the follow-up visit. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report LIC809 was provided to Staff Heidy Campos.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 20, 2024
Jan 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On 1/5/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) B. Miranda arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct a case management visit. LPA met with the two staff members at the facility. LPA spoke with Ester from Admin over the phone, staff member K. McKinny assisted LPA at the facility during the visit. LPA spoke with Ester regarding an incident report that was submitted 12/14/23 to LPA's email account regarding R1's incident that occurred 11/12/23. Ester stated it was a typo and the incident occurred 12/12/23, LPA informed Ester to submit a revised incident report for R1. Facility provided a revised incident report with the correct date and activity log for the date the incident occurred by 1/9/24. An incident report was submitted for R2 which resulted in a change of condition. Ester stated the incident report was originally sent to LPA on 12/21/23, and the follow-up incident report was sent 1/3/24. LPA was able to confirm. LPA was not able to locate S2's current LIC602A, reappraisal, health care plan and verification of staff training for R2. The facility will provide the information to LPA by 1/9/24. The resident actively log indicates R2 was discharged and back at the facility as of 1/2/24. At this time no deficiencies were cited Exit interview was conducted with Ester over the phone and a copy of this report LIC809 was provided to Caregiver K. McKinny who will be signing the report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 5, 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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Before you call

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  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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