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Royal Care Home

Small home·Licensed for 6·Santa Maria, California

Licensed since 1998Licence #425800347
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,400 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,600–$5,400
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit4 of 6 beds occupiedNovember 16, 2021 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitMay 11, 2026CDSS inspection record

Royal Care Home is a small care home in Santa Maria — 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 1998. Bedridden care is not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 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 Royal Care Home

Is Royal Care Home licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Royal Care Home licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Royal Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1998, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Royal Care Home still open?

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

What does Royal Care Home cost?

$4,400 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,600–$5,400. 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 9 small homes and similar homes within 25 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 9 other homes of a similar licensed size across Santa Barbara County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $5,050 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 9 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 Royal Care Home 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 Vea, Leilanie A., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Marian Regional 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 Royal Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 1 resident, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Royal Care Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “ROYAL CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #425800347. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Vea, Leilanie A., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 1998, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 1998, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1998, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1998, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is May 11, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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 careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 1 resident
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
5 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 1.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 1 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 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 27, 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

$4,400a month to start

Likely $3,600–$5,400

From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,400a month

Likely $3,600–$5,600

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
  • Starting monthly rate$4,400likely $3,600–$5,400

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 25 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 $3,600–$5,600
$4,400
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,200–$8,750
$6,400
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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 25 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.

9 homes like this within 25 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,400–$7,500.

  • 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 9 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 338 East Creston Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2021, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 1998. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 11, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
5
Most recent visit
May 11, 2026
Occupied · November 16, 2021 visit
4 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated November 16, 2021. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (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 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 1998.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020251102024110202311020221102021110

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
May 11, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melisa Rankin arrived at 01:05 pm to conduct a 1-year annual visit. LPA met with Leilanie Acosta Vea and explained the purpose of the visit. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted with Administrator. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility has 4 resident bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms,. The facility is occupying five (5) residents and employs two (2) staff of which one is the Administrator and one (1) back-up staff. The facility is clean, safe and sanitary. The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors which were tested and working properly at time of inspection, one is being replaced. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort and safety. The showers have non-skid flooring. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and poisons are inaccessible to residents. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a backyard for client use with furniture and plenty of shade. The backyard has 2 sheds which are secured. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. Operational Requirements: The Facility is operating in compliance with the granted fire clearance and facility sketch. The facility has current liability insurance which expires on 05/17/2027. The facility is approved for a capacity of 5 non-ambulatory and approved for hospice waiver of 1. Staffing, Personnel Records & Training: LPA reviewed two (2) staff files. Files reviewed for current 1st Aid/CPR, Personnel Records/Application, Health screening with TB results. Administrator Certificate expires on 12/03/27. All files were kept up to date with all requirements being met. LPA reviewed two (2) staff training records for Annual Training Requirements of 20 plus hours. Continued 809-C Resident Records & Incident Reports: Five (5) files were reviewed for signed Admission Agreements, Medical Assessments, LIC 602A Physicians Report, ID and Emergency contact forms, Appraisal Needs and Services plans (ANS), TB results, Personal Rights, and Safeguard for personal property and valuables. The facility does not handle cash resources. Incidental Medical & Dental: The facility has a medication cabinet that is kept locked. Facility provides or assist in providing transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. The medications records were reviewed and all residents in care had a Medication Administration Record (MAR) and a Centrally Stored Medication Destruction Record (CSMDR). LPA inspected medication for all prescription medications. LPA reviewed all residents’ medications, no medications labels were altered, no expired medications, and medications were stored in original containers. Food Service: The facility handles and prepares food safely. The facility has 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables to meet the food service requirement. Kitchen areas are kept clean and free insects and pests. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were reviewed. The facility will resume their quarterly disaster drills. The fire extinguishers were charged and last inspected in 3/16/26. Emergency exits and telephone numbers were posted. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. All items that could pose a danger, sharps, cleaners were inaccessible to residents in care. The facility does not have delayed egress. The facility does not have anyone on oxygen. The facility has 1 resident on Home Health services. The facility has no one on hospice. The facility gate is self-latching and has self-closing equipment on one side. The backyard is completely fenced. The facility front exiting door alarm was working on LPA's visit. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 11, 2026

The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20251 state visit · 1 document
May 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melisa Rankin arrived at 09:15 am to conduct a 1-year annual visit. LPA met with Leilanie Acosta Vea and explained the purpose of the visit. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted with Administrator. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility is a 6 bedroom and 3 bathrooms, one of which is being used as an office and another which is located on the fire clearance as a “Manager room” in the garage. The facility is occupying five (5) residents and employs two (2) staff of which one is the Administrator and two (2) back-up staff. The facility is clean, safe and sanitary. LPA was authorized to enter and inspect facility. The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors which were tested and working properly at time of inspection. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. The showers have non-skid mats/non-skid flooring. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit inside and outside for safety. Disinfectant, cleaning solutions and poisons are inaccessible to residents. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a backyard for client use with furniture and plenty of shade. The backyard has 2 sheds which are secured. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. Operational Requirements: The Facility is operating in compliance with the granted fire clearance and facility sketch. The facility has current liability insurance which expires on 05/17/2026. The facility is approved for a capacity of 5 non-ambulatory and approved for hospice waiver of 1. Continued 809-C Staffing, Personnel Records & Training: Staff records are kept confidential. LPA reviewed two (2) staff files. Files reviewed had current 1st Aid/CPR, Personnel Records/Application, Health screening with TB results, Criminal Record statements, and Fingerprint clearance/Associations/exemptions. Administrator Certificate expires on 12/03/25. All files were kept up to date with all requirements being met. LPA reviewed two (2) staff training records for Annual Training Requirements of 20 plus hours. Resident Records & Incident Reports: The facility keeps separate files on each resident confidential. Five (5) files were reviewed for signed Admission Agreements, Medical Assessments, LIC 602A Physicians Report, ID and Emergency contact forms, Appraisal Needs and Services plans (ANS), TB results, Personal Rights, and Safeguard for personal property and valuables. The facility does not handle cash resources. Incidental Medical & Dental: The facility has a medication cabinet in the kitchen that is kept locked and remaining medications are stored in locked office. Facility provides or assist in providing transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. The medications records were reviewed and all residents in care had a Medication Administration Record (MAR) and a Centrally Stored Medication Destruction Record (CSMDR). LPA inspected medication for all prescription and PRN medications. LPA reviewed a sampling of residents’ medications, no medications labels were altered, no expired medications, and medications were stored in original containers. Food Service: The facility handles and prepares food safely. The facility has 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables to meet the food service requirement. Kitchen areas are kept clean and free insects and pests. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were reviewed. The facility conducts quarterly disaster drills. The fire extinguishers were charged and last inspected in February of 2025. Emergency exits and telephone numbers were posted. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. All items that could pose a danger, sharps, cleaners were inaccessible to residents in care. The facility does not have delayed egress. The facility does have one resident currently on PRN oxygen. The facility has no resident on Home Health services. The facility has 1 resident on hospice. Hospice services records are kept on file. The facility gate is self-latching and has self-closing equipment on one side. The backyard is completely fenced. The facility has exiting door alarms, which were working on LPA's visit. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 20, 2025

The state marks this report as 10 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20241 state visit · 1 document
May 23, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melisa Rankin arrived at 09:45am to conduct a 1-year annual visit. LPA met with Leilanie Acosta Vea and explained the purpose of the visit. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted with Administrator, Leilanie Acosta Vea. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: The facility has 3 bathrooms and 6 bedrooms, one of which is being used as an office and another which is located on the fire clearance as a “Manager room” in the garage. The common areas for residents are clean, safe and sanitary. The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon Monoxide and 2 smoke alarms were tested and working at the time of visit. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. The showers have non-skid mats. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a backyard and a front yard area for client use with furniture and plenty of shade. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. The backyard has 2 sheds which are secured. The Facility is operating in compliance with the granted fire clearance and facility sketch. The facility has current liability insurance which expires on 05/17/2025. The facility is approved for a capacity of 5 non-ambulatory and approved for hospice waiver of 1. Continued 809-C The facility has 2 full-time staff, one of which is the Administrator, and 2 back-up staff. Staff records are kept confidential. LPA reviewed 3 staff files. Files reviewed had all required information. All staff have current CPR/First Aid training. Administrator training document was reviewed for Continuing Education requirements and an Administrator Certificate was submitted to Licensing in October of 2023. LPA reviewed 3 staff training records for Annual Training Requirements. Training records are kept on file, additional certificates are needed and are scheduled to be completed in the next 14 days. Four (4) resident files were reviewed and all have required paperwork as well as the necessary annual assessments for dementia/mild cognitive residents. The facility has medication locked in office area. The medication records were reviewed and medication audit was conducted. All residents in care had a Centrally Stored Medication Destruction Record that was up to date and accurate. The facility has 2 day perishables and 7 day non-perishables to meet the food service requirement. All food is covered, stored and marked appropriately. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. Kitchen areas are kept clean and free from litter, and insects. LPA observed a meal preparation and meal service. The current emergency disaster forms were posted. The facility conducts quarterly disaster drills. The fire extinguisher was charged. Emergency exits and telephone numbers were posted. A set of keys is available for staff on all shifts to access full facility in an emergency. The facility does accept dementia residents in care. Additional locks will be added for locations where potential cleaners could be stored. The facility does not have delayed egress. The facility does not currently have residents with oxygen. The backyard is completely fenced with a self-latching/self-closing gate. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 23, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

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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