This licence is listed as closed. The state lists it as “Closed, Change of Location”, September 13, 2026.

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Palomino Residential Care

Name: Palomino Residential Care
Address: 1400 Piedra Way, Monterey Park, CA, 91754, US
Telephone: (323) 353-1167

Small home·6 while this license was open·Monterey Park, California

Closed in state recordLicence #198601973

(323) 353-1167From the state roster · September 13, 2026

Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
Home size6 while this license was openSmall care home · the state license record
Licence holderPalomino Residential Care, Inc.Since 2015 · 2 licensed homes

Palomino Residential Care in Monterey Park held a license for a small care home — a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE). The license covered 6 residents, first issued in 2015. The state lists this licence as “Closed, Change of Location.”

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 Palomino Residential Care

Is Palomino Residential Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Palomino Residential Care licensed for?

6 residents while this license was open — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Palomino Residential Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2015, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Palomino Residential Care still open?

This license is listed as closed, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

What does Palomino Residential Care cost?

This license is listed as closed, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

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.

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 Palomino Residential Care take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this license is listed as closed. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license was held by Palomino Residential Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Can Palomino Residential Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is on this closed license’s record, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Palomino Residential Care license and inspection record

Name on the license: “PALOMINO RESIDENTIAL CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
License #198601973. The state lists this license as “Closed, Change of Location,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
This license covered 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
This license was held by Palomino Residential Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
First licensed in 2015, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
5 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 5 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 July 15, 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 5 residents
Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
BedriddenApproved by the state

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, HOSPICE WAIVER FOR FOUR (4). APPROVED FOR 5 NONAMBULATORY AND 1 BEDRIDDEN.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — 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

$5,000a month to start

Likely $3,650–$6,850

From homes this size in Los Angeles County · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,000a month

Likely $3,650–$6,950

With a shared room and basic help.

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

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

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$5,000likely $3,650–$6,850
Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 218 small homes publish in Los Angeles County, with a wider likely range. 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 $3,650–$6,950: $5,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,550–$9,800: $7,000

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 license is listed as closed. 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 nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 218 small homes publish in Los Angeles County, with a wider likely range. 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.

Where it is

1400 Piedra Way, Monterey Park, CA 91754Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Open directions

A map position is not on file for this address.

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 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2015. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 15, 2025.

On file since: 2021
State visits: 5
Most recent visit: July 15, 2025

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

YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20251102024110202311020221102021110

The last 36 months — 2 of 5 documents

The full record on the state’s site →

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jul 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility using the CARE tool. LPA was greeted by DSP Juana Reyes and Amanda Palomino, Administrator, arrived a few minutes later. LPA explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed for residents ages 60 and over and approved for 5 non-ambulatory and 1 bedridden. The facility is a one-story home located in a residential area and has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a living room, kitchen, dining room, family room, laundry area, and an attached garage. LPA Lopez conducted a tour with the Administrator and observed the following: The facility is clean and mostly in good repair inside and outside. The living room has a cover fireplace. The kitchen is clean, and knives and cleaning supplies are kept in lock cabinets. Refrigerator and freezer were observed at 40 degrees and 0 degrees which are within the recommended temperatures. Sufficient food was observed for at least 2 days of perishables and 7 days of non-perishables. The dining room has sufficient seating space. The Kitchen faucet and cabinet under the stove need minor repair. Administrator called their handy man Pablo, and he will be coming today to address the repairs. Each bedroom has the required furniture, bedding, and sufficient lighting. 3 bathrooms were observed in working condition with grab bars and skid mats. Water temperature was tested in each, and tested between 113.7 -114.4 degrees F., which is within the required 105.0-120.0 degrees F. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors were observed and tested throughout the facility. A pool was observed with a 5ft fence around it, and a shaded seating area was observed in the backyard. Fire extinguisher was last checked on 07/11/2025. The facility conducted an evacuation drill on 6/1/25. Emergency food supplies and water were observed. Emergency disaster plan was posted at facility and updated. LPA reviewed medication and files for four (4) residents and reviewed four (4) staff files. LPA conducted interviews with three (3) staff and Four (4) residents. Administrator certificate was observed for Amanda Palomino #60312667440 and expired on 6/15/26. No deficiencies were noted during this visit per Title 22 Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with the administrator and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 15, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Jun 21, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility using the CARE tool. LPA was greeted by DSP Juana Reyes and Amanda and Boris Palomino, Administrators, arrived a short time later. LPA explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed for residents ages 60 and over and approved for 5 non-ambulatory and 1 bedridden. The facility is a one-story home located in a residential area and has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, family room, laundry area, and an attached garage. LPA Lopez conducted a tour with administrator and observed the following: Facility is clean and in good repair inside and outside. Living room has a cover fireplace. Kitchen is clean and knives and cleaning supplies are kept in lock cabinets. Refrigerator and freezer were observed at 40 degrees and 0 degrees which are within the recommended temperatures. Sufficient food was observed for at least 2 days of perishables and 7 days of non-perishables. Family room has a fireplace with decoy decorations and dining room has sufficient seating space. Each bedroom has the required furniture, bedding, and sufficient lighting. 3 bathrooms were observed in working condition with grab bars and skid mats. Water temperature was tested in each, and tested between 109.9 -116.0 degrees F., which is within the required 105-120 degrees F. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors were observed and tested throughout the facility. A pool was observed with a 5ft fence around it., and shaded seating area was observed in the backyard. Fire extinguishers were last checked on 6/12/24. Facility conducted an evacuation drill on 6/1/24. Emergency food supplies and water were observed. Emergency disaster plan needs updating and Infection control plan were reviewed. LPA reviewed medication and files for 5 residents and 4 staff files and conducted interviews with 4 staff and 3 residents. Administrator certificate was observed for Amanda Palomino #60312667440 and expired on 6/15/24. Renewal was sent on sent on June 6,2024 via certified mail. No deficiencies were noted during this visit per Title 22 Regulations. Technical advisories provided. Exit interview was conducted with administrator and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 21, 2024

The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

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.

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Who holds the licence

Palomino Residential Care, Inc., 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.

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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.

Other homes nearby

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