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Palm Garden Retirement Home & Dementia Care
Small home·Licensed for 6·Clovis, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,350 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,350
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedNovember 22, 2022 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJune 4, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderKopacz Residential Care, Inc.Since 2020 · 2 licensed homes
Palm Garden Retirement Home & Dementia Care is a small care home in Clovis — 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 2020. Bedridden 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 Palm Garden Retirement Home & Dementia Care
Is Palm Garden Retirement Home & Dementia Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Palm Garden Retirement Home & Dementia Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Palm Garden Retirement Home & Dementia Care been cited?
1 Type A and 1 Type B citations since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.
Is Palm Garden Retirement Home & Dementia Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Palm Garden Retirement Home & Dementia Care cost?
$4,350 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,550–$5,350. 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 8 small homes and similar homes within 39 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 7 other homes of a similar licensed size across Fresno County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,150 to $5,525 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 7 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Palm Garden Retirement Home & Dementia 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 Kopacz Residential Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Kopacz Residential Care, Inc. — at least 4 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Clovis Community Medical Center is 1.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Palm Garden Retirement Home & Dementia Care keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Palm Garden Retirement Home & Dementia Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “PALM GARDEN RETIREMENT HOME & DEMENTIA CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #107209060. 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 Kopacz Residential Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 8 state inspection visits since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 1 Type A and 1 Type B citations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
- 2 complaints and 2 substantiated allegations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 4, 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 careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 3 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. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — 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
- 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 13, 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
$4,350a month to start
Likely $3,550–$5,350
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,350a month
Likely $3,550–$5,550
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$4,350likely $3,550–$5,350
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 39 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 $3,550–$5,550
- $4,350
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,150–$8,700
- $6,350
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 8 small homes and similar homes within 39 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.
8 homes like this within 39 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$5,800.
- 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 8 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Carmel Village Memory CareClovis · 3.7 mi · Mid-size home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · independent living private cottage/casita · seen September 9, 2026
- Serenity Garden Home 2Fresno · 8.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Close to Home Residential CareFresno · 9.2 mi · Small home$5,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Palo Alto Senior Care HomeFresno · 9.2 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Joyful Living RcheFresno · 10 mi · Small home$3,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Green VillaFresno · 10 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- The Harvest at FowlerFowler · 15 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Jordeth Senior Care HomeVisalia · 38 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 8891 E. Herndon Ave., Clovis, CA 93619Address 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 7 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 2020. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 4, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 8
- Most recent visit
- June 4, 2026
- Occupied · November 22, 2022 visit
- 6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated November 22, 2022. 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 allegations2typical 0
- Total complaints2typical 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 2020.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 7 documents
Jun 4, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 06/04/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M Vega arrived unannounced at the above facility to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry to the facility. LPA toured the facility with facility staff Karlene Maitland. Administrator (AD) - Camalah Kopacz was contacted by phone however was not able to attend Annual Inspection. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, of 77 degrees F. Facility is free of debris, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed. Common areas were properly furnished and well-lit throughout. LPA observed some residents in common area during breakfast watching television, others in their room still in bed. Department phone number and infection prevention information signs were posted thought the facility. Inspecting kitchen LPA observed the required 7-day supply of non-perishable food and 2-day supply of fresh perishables to be properly stored. An emergency disaster supply was observed. A fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of 05/27/2026. All six private residents’ bedrooms were observed to be at comfortable temperatures. The bathroom’s water temperature was tested and recorded reading of 115.7 degrees F. Medications observed to be locked in a cabinet in the common area. LPA reviewed medication records, records are observed to be properly maintained at time of inspection. Cleaning supplies were observed to be in a locked cabinet in the storage are near the front entrance of the facility. An outdoor seating area with shade was observed operational for residents in care. Report continues on attached LIC 809C Community Care Licensing (CCL) is always striving to have facility files that reflect the most accurate and up to date information for your facility. In an effort to maintain your facility file, please submit the most current and complete forms and/or information as identified below: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 400 Affidavit Regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources LIC 402 Surety Bond LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency And Disaster Plan For Residential Care Facilities For The Elderly LIC 9020 Register of Facility Clients/Residents Copy of current Liability Insurance Copy of current Administrator Certificate Alternate contact information including name, telephone number, & email address. Please submit the above forms/information to Fresno CCL by: 06/18/2026 As an operator of a Community Care Licensed facility it is your responsibility to be aware of and in compliance with all regulations, including Chaptered Legislation. Go to www.ccld.ca.gov to stay updated and informed. AD granted S1 Karlene Maitland authorization to sign report. No deficiencies issued during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted with S1. A copy of this report was given to S1 whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these reports.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 4, 2026
Jun 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 06/18/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M Vega arrived unannounced at the above facility to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry to the facility. LPA toured the facility with facility staff Karlene Maitland. Administrator (AD) - Camalah Kopacz was contacted by phone however was not able to attend Annual Inspection. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, of 74 degrees F. Facility is free of debris, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed. Common areas were properly furnished and well-lit throughout. LPA observed some residents in common area during breakfast watching television, others in their room still in bed. Department phone number and infection prevention information signs were posted thought the facility. Inspecting kitchen LPA observed the required 7-day supply of non-perishable food and 2-day supply of fresh perishables to be properly stored. An emergency disaster supply was observed. A fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of 05/20/2025. All six private residents’ bedrooms were observed to be at comfortable temperatures. The bathroom’s water temperature was tested and recorded reading of 112.9 degrees F. Medications observed to be locked in a cabinet in the common area. LPA reviewed medication records, records are observed to be properly maintained at time of inspection. Cleaning supplies were observed to be in a locked cabinet in the storage are near the front entrance of the facility. An outdoor seating area with shade was observed operational for residents in care. Report continues on attached LIC 809C LPA reviewed staff and residents’ files. No deficiencies were observed and cited during this visit. AD granted Staff Karlene Maitland authorization to sign report. Exit interview conducted. A report was signed, and a copy of this report was provided for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 18, 2025
Jun 13, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 06/13/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Gorban arrived unannounced at the above facility to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry to the facility. LPA toured the facility with facility staff Charmen Francis. Administrator (AD) Camalah Copacz, Licence number 6044267740 and expiration date 05/11/2025 was notified of Licensing visit over the phone was able to attend the visit. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, of 74 degrees F. Facility is free of debris, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed. Common areas were properly furnished and well-lit throughout. LPA observed some residents in common area during breakfast watching television, others in their room still in bed. Department phone number and infection prevention information signs were posted thought the facility. Inspecting kitchen LPA observed the required 7-day supply of non-perishable food and 2- day supply of fresh perishables to be properly stored. An emergency disaster supply was observed. A fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of 05/16/2024. All six private residents’ bedrooms were observed to be at comfortable temperatures. The bathroom’s water temperature was tested and recorded reading of 111 degrees F. Medications observed to be locked in a cabinet in the common area. LPA reviewed medication records appears to be administered properly. Cleaning supplies were observed to be in a locked cabinet in the storage it the laundry room. An outdoor seating area was observed operational for residents in care. Report continues on attached LIC809-C Community Care Licensing (CCL) is always striving to have facility files that reflect the most accurate & up to date information for your facility. In an effort to maintain your facility file, please submit the most current & complete forms &/or information as identified below: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE): · LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility · -as applicable: LIC 309 Administrative Organization · LIC 500 Personnel Report · LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan For Residential Care Facilities For The Elderly · LIC 9020 Register of Facility Clients/Residents · Copy of current Liability Insurance · Copy of current Administrator Certificate · Alternate contact information including name, telephone number, & email address. Please submit the above forms/information to Fresno CCL by: 06/20/2024 As an operator of a Community Care Licensed facility it is your responsibility to be aware of and in compliance with all regulations, including Chaptered Legislation. Go to www.ccld.ca.gov to stay updated and informed. LPA reviewed staff and residents’ files. No deficiencies were observed and cited during this visit. Advisory notes were created for Administrator to follow up by 6/20/24. Exit interview conducted. A report was signed, and a copy of this report was provided for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 13, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Kopacz Residential Care, Inc., licensed since 2020, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Dignity Manor Senior Home · Clovis
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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