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Pepperwood Villa

Small home·Licensed for 6·Long Beach, California

Licensed since 2024Licence #198320487
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$8,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitAugust 4, 2026CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderOc Villas Inc.Since 2024 · 2 licensed homes

Pepperwood Villa is a small care home in Long Beach — 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 2024. 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

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

Quick answers about Pepperwood Villa

Is Pepperwood Villa licensed?

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

How many residents is Pepperwood Villa licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Pepperwood Villa been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Pepperwood Villa still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Pepperwood Villa cost?

$8,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 21 other homes of a similar licensed size in Long Beach that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,500 a month, and the middle figure is $5,500 (n = 21 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 Pepperwood Villa 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 Oc Villas Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Oc Villas Inc. — at least 2 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center is 2.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Pepperwood Villa keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Pepperwood Villa license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “PEPPERWOOD VILLA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #198320487. 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 Oc Villas Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is August 4, 2026, 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 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 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 SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY ONLY RESIDENTS. HOSPICE/WAIVER GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (2).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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

This home’s starting rate

$8,500a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$8,500a month

Likely $8,500–$9,100

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 · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$8,500this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared room insteadAsknot on file

    This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.

  • 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 $8,500–$9,100
$8,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $8,500–$12,600
$10,500

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

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 worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

13 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$7,050.

  • 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 13 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 4224 Pepperwood Ave, Long Beach, CA 90808Address 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 2024, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 4, 2026.

On file since
2024
State visits
4
Most recent visit
August 4, 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 2024.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020251102024220

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Aug 4, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/4/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Felisa Shirley conducted an unannounced required annual visit. LPA met with the Administrator, Elsa Roman and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the required annual inspection, using the new Care Tool. The facility is licensed approved for age range 60 and over; Approved for six (6) non-ambulatory only residents. Hospice/waiver granted for hospice care for (2). The census is currently 5. Pepperwood Villa is a one-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. The facility consists of (5) resident bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, shaded patio and the laundry is located in the kitchen. Four (4) bedrooms are occupied and one (1) bedroom is vacant. Facility maintains all required posting throughout the facility. LPA Shirley reviewed five (5) resident files, four (4) staff files, and five (5) resident medications. All resident and staff files were complete. The facility’s Emergency Disaster Plan was current. The facility does not handle any of the residents’ money. The annual fees are current. LPA Shirley and Elsa walked throughout the facility and all common areas such as the living room, dining room, and outdoor patio were all observed. The medications are stored in a cabinet in the living room, and sharps are stored in a kitchen cabinet, locked and inaccessible to clients in care. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. The water delivered at 115 F. LPA observed that there is ample seating and space for all clients. All walkways were clean, and clear of obstructions and hazards. All areas have ample lighting. There are (2) charged fire extinguishers last serviced 4/25/26. Exterior areas are clean and clear of obstructions and hazards and there are no bodies of water present. The first aid kit was fully stocked and there was a first aid manual available. Elsa conducts the fire drill quarterly. Last fire drill conducted on 6/3/26. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Administrator, Elsa Roman.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 4, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jul 28, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 07/28/2025 at 11:15 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zina Brown conducted an unannounced visit to the above facility. The purpose of today's visit was to conduct the one-year inspection. LPA met with Elsa Roman, Administrator and the purpose of the visit was discussed. The The facility is licensed to serve 6 non-ambulatory only residents and a waiver granted for an approved hospice care for five (5) residents. Five (5) of the residents are diagnosed with dementia, zero (0) residents receive home health, and one (1) of the residents are receiving hospice care services. The facility does not handle any of the residents’ money. The facility has a current administrator certificate (#7012218740) for Elsa Roman valid from 06/24/2024 - 06/23/2026. The facility fees are current. The facility has liability insurance with James River Casualty Company (NAIC# 13685) with each occurrence at $1,000,000 and general aggregate at $3,000,000 (policy #00150009-1) effective date 11/17/2024 - 11/17/2025. The facility fees are current. The home is a single home consisting of : (5) resident bedrooms, (2) full bathrooms, living room, a kitchen, a washer and dryer area, a dining area, a living room, a backyard with two (2) shed with additional storage and an outdoor shaded patio are in the backyard. Report continues on LIC 809-C Between the hours 11:29 am - 11:52 am, LPA toured the resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, shower was free of mold/mildew and a non-skid mat was in place. The water temperature measured at 112.5°F (in the kitchen), 112.5 °F (in bathroom #1) and 110.7°F (bathroom #2). Resident bath towels, toiletries, and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards doorways were free of obstructions. Between the hours of 11:52 am - 2:30 pm, LPA conducted a records review of (5) residents records, (5) staff records and (5) Client Medication Administration Records and the facility disaster plan. All client & staff records were complete. The facility disaster plan was current (last conducted on 07.08.2025) and in compliance with Title 22 at the time of visit. LPA did not observed any discrepancies at the time of visit. Kitchen was checked and observed to be within Title 22 regulations. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked. All cleaning solutions, hazardous Items, and medications were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors were working properly, and fire extinguisher was fully charged. Carbon monoxide detector was operational. First Aid kit was available. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. During today’s visit LPA did not observe any deficiencies. An exit interview was conducted with Elsa Roman (Administrator) and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 28, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Jul 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 07/08/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mario Leon conducted an announced visit to this home. LPA was met by Jose Umana, Administrator and LPA explained the purpose of today’s prelicensing inspection visit. An application was submitted to CCLD on 04/15/2024 in the initial license application for a Residential Facility for the Elderly, ages 60 years and above. The applicant requested a capacity of six (6) individuals, of which six may be (6) non-ambulatory and zero (0) bedridden residents. Structure: The home is a one-story, residential unit, without any garage and is located in a residential neighborhood. The home consists of five (5) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, one (1) Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for staff with one (1) staff toilet. The home includes a living, dining, kitchen area which includes a laundry area. The living room did not include a fireplace. The living area included recliner seating. The kitchen has a refrigerator and stove. The rear exterior is fenced throughout. The passageways, walkways, and steps are free from obstructions. Bedrooms Residents: The facility has five (5) bedrooms for residents. This includes all five (5) bedrooms for non-ambulatory residents. All rooms include a twin-size bed, one (1) chair, one (1) night stand, and one (1) table lamp. All bedrooms are equipped with a ceiling light. Four (4) rooms include a dresser and closet, one (1) shared room is fitted with a stand-alone closet, which complies with the requirement of 8 cubic feet of personal storage space. The rooms also include wall night lights. REPORT CONTINUES, SEE LIC809C. Bedrooms Staff: Detached ADU is designated for live-in staff, with one (1) toilet included within. Bathrooms: The home has two (2) bathrooms. All bathrooms have a working toilet, washbasin, and shower with grab bars and non-skid mats. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Beds have the required linen supplies which include, pillowcases, waterproof mattress pads, fitted sheets, flat sheets and blankets. An adequate supply of linen is stored in the northernmost hall closet . Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: Emergency phone numbers. The exit plan and menu are posted and readily available for review throughout the home. There are two (2) fire extinguishers located in the entryway and kitchen, both mounted on the wall, and are fully charged as of 05/07/2024 and are accessible to staff and residents. A telephone line is available in the facility at 562.354.6354. Emergency supplies and Personal Protective Equipment supplies are stored in the central closet. The applicant has an approved Infection Control Plan on file. Food Service: Dishes, cups, and flatware are stored in the kitchen cabinets, inspected, and in good repair. Cutlery has been supplied adequately. Knives and other sharp kitchen utensils are stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. Food supply is adequately stored in kitchen cabinets and consists of 7-day supply of non-perishable canned goods. The refrigerator is adequately stocked for, at least, 2-days of perishable foods. Smoke Detectors: Seven (7) smoke detectors and two (2) carbon monoxide detectors were observed throughout the interior space. All units were tested and are in working order. One (1) Carbon monoxide is located in the dining room and one (1) is located in northern hallway. Toxins: All toxins and detergents are locked and stored under the kitchen sink cabinet. Appliances: Stove burners, microwave, washer, and dryer are in working order. There is one (1) refrigerator in the home. The refrigerator measured a temperature of at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit for appropriate food storage. There is also one (1) coffee maker and one (1) toaster, both in working order. The residential area has a central cooling/heating system. REPORT CONTINUES, SEE LIC809C. Water Temperature: The water temperature is 106.9 degrees F located in the kitchen and water temperature averaged at 105.7 degrees F in the two (2) bathrooms. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: A first aid kit is stored in the central closet and was inspected which has at least the following: thermometer, tweezers, scissors, antiseptic, bandages, gauze, and current first aid manual locked and inaccessible to residents. The resident's medications will be stored in a metal cabinet, locked and inaccessible to residents in care, located in the living room area. Resident & Staff Files: The applicant is not handling the cash resources for residents. Records of staff and residents will be stored in a metal cabinet in the dining room area. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: The facility has board games, books, magazines, and other recreational materials for the resident's use all stored in the living room, below the TV unit. Pool/Jacuzzi & Pets: There are no pets located on-site and the above-mentioned facility does not have any bodies of water on-site. The component III power point was held with Jose Umana and Elsa Roman and both acknowledged the points discussed . An exit interview was conducted with Jose Umana, and a copy of this report has been provided to the applicant. LPA Leon will submit a copy of this facility evaluation report to the Central Applications Unit (CAU) for review. If the applicant has questions regarding the status of the application, they have been instructed to communicate with the CAU Analyst assigned to their application.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 8, 2024
Jun 18, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: Name - Elsa Roman CEO/ Jose Umana Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On June 18, 2024, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of the following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-Licensing Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 18, 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.

Who holds the licence

Oc Villas Inc., licensed since 2024, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

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.

  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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