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Rav Premera Care
Small home·Licensed for 6·Fullerton, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,600 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,650
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
- Last state visitFebruary 11, 2026CDSS inspection record
Rav Premera Care is a small care home in Fullerton — 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 2021. 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 Rav Premera Care
Is Rav Premera Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Rav Premera Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Rav Premera Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Rav Premera Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Rav Premera Care cost?
$4,600 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,750–$5,650. 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 17 small homes within 3 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 15 other homes of a similar licensed size in Fullerton that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,125 to $6,150 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 15 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.
Does Rav Premera Care take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Rav Premera Care, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Providence St. Jude Medical Center is 1.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Rav Premera Care keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Rav Premera Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “RAV PREMERA CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306005851. 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 Rav Premera Care, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is February 11, 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 4 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, OF WHICH 1 MAY BED BEDRIDDEN. APPROVED HOSPICE FOR 4 RESIDENTS.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
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
- 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
$4,600a month to start
Likely $3,750–$5,650
From 17 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,600a month
Likely $3,750–$5,850
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Starting monthly rate$4,600likely $3,750–$5,650
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes within 3 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 $3,750–$5,850
- $4,600
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,400–$8,950
- $6,600
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for 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 17 small homes within 3 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.
17 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$6,450.
- 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 17 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Arc Facility at RichmanFullerton · 0.3 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Amazing Grace & CareFullerton · 1.0 mi · Small home$6,450Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Crown Manor at Paseo GrandeFullerton · 1.4 mi · Small home$4,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Karol's KornerFullerton · 1.4 mi · Small home$6,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Arc Facility at Camino 2Fullerton · 1.4 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Glenwood CareFullerton · 2.0 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rolling Hills Guest HomeFullerton · 2.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Olive Branch Care HomeFullerton · 2.1 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Concordia Guest Home - 3Fullerton · 2.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Las Palmas Home CareFullerton · 2.2 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- La Palma HomecareAnaheim · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunny Ridge Manor HomeFullerton · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Beechwood CottageFullerton · 2.4 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunshine Home CareFullerton · 2.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Fullerton Plaza Guest HomesFullerton · 2.6 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Care Facility for the ElderlyFullerton · 2.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Allen's Palm Cove Residence CareAnaheim · 2.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 864 N. Ford Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832Address 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 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits since 2021. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated February 11, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- February 11, 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 2021.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 2 of 3 documents
Feb 11, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Mendivil made an unannounced visit to the facility today to conduct a required annual. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which one can be bedridden. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 4 residents and the home currently has 4 residents. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors, testing hot water temperature in bathrooms. The hot water temperature measured between 106.2 and 109.8 degrees Fahrenheit and all smoke detectors were operational. The facility’s last fire drill was conducted on December 1st 2025. LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. LPA observed medication storage in locked kitchen cabinet. LPA observed emergency food in facility pantry and emergency water in staff bedroom. LPA reviewed three of three staff training and fingerprint records. Staff 1-3 (S1-S3) did not have the required training hours .LPA conducted a complete review of resident records. LPA observed Resident 3 (R3) to have half rails without a physician's order. LPA confirmed that administrator has a current administrator certificate which expires on 04/27/2026. Based on the observations made during today’s visit deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was discussed with the facility representative and a copy was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 11, 2026
Dec 16, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Remigo Villanueva and explained the purpose for today’s visit, shortly after Administrator Wesley Pao arrived to assist with visit. The facility is licensed to serve 6 Non-Ambulatory Residents, 1 of which may be bedridden, and have an approved Hospice Waiver for 4 Residents. The facility currently has 4 Residents. The facility is a single-story home located in Fullerton, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: living area, dining area, kitchen, laundry room, 6 bedrooms (2 are used as staff rooms for now), 2 bathrooms, attached garage, front yard, back yard, and a detached shed (for storage). LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit todays visit and the initial visit and observed the following: Infection Control: Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and Infection Control Plan maintained at the facility. Operational Requirements: The facility has an approved fire clearance, and facility maintains the required liability insurance with the required coverage and expiration date of 6/1/25. Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, residents’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably was available. The front yard is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available for clients. The hot water temperature was tested throughout the facility and measured within the required range of 105-120 degrees F. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept locked and are inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. There fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged. Last fire/disaster/earthquake drill was conducted on 12/16/24. (Continued on LIC809C) Personnel Records-Training: Staff has criminal record clearance, current First-Aid/CPR/AED and all training are documented in personnel files. LPA reviewed 4 staff files with no issues observed. Administrator Wesley Pao certificate expires on 4/26/2026. Staffing: There appears to be sufficient staffing at all times in the facility. Resident Records-Incident Reports: Resident files are kept in a secure location and have the following documents in their files - Pre-admission appraisal/Appraisal Needs & Services Plan, Admission Agreements, Identification & Emergency Information and current Physician's Report. LPA reviewed 4 Resident Files with no issues observed. Residents Rights-Information: Residents are provided with telephone and internet at the facility. The facility has the following posters posted: Residents Rights, Complaint Poster, and Ombudsman. Planned Activities: Facility provides activities and have a variety of activities to choose from within the facility. There is an outdoor activity area available for the residents. Food Service: The kitchen was observed for the ability to prepare and serve food. LPA observed an appropriate food supply of two (2) days of perishables and one week (7 days) of non-perishables. Incidental Medical & Dental: Medication is properly labeled and are centrally stored in a locked cabinet and are in their original containers. LPA reviewed 4 residents’ medications and there were no issues observed. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan with contact numbers and at least 2 relocation sites. Residents with Special Health Needs: There are no bedridden at this time. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, there were no deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit interview held and a copy of the report was provided to Wesley Pao.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 16, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Orange County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Arc Facility at Richman
Fullerton · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$3,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Whispering Oaks of Fullerton Hills
Fullerton · Small home · 0.5 mi away
$5,550 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Kaego's Richman Gardens
Fullerton · Mid-size home · 0.5 mi away
$4,650 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Aria Senior Care Assisted Living
Fullerton · Small home · 0.7 mi away
$4,900 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Palms Retirement Center
Fullerton · Large community · 0.7 mi away
$2,800 a month to start · Listed by the home
Sunnycrest Senior Living
Fullerton · Large community · 0.9 mi away
$3,000 a month to start · Listed by the home