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Serenity Seniors Home III

Small home·Licensed for 4·Compton, California

Licensed since 2016Licence #198602281
(424) 338-6385From the state roster · September 13, 2026Plan a visit
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchairState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,300 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,300
  • Home sizeLicensed for 4Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit4 of 4 beds occupiedApril 18, 2022 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitSeptember 25, 2025CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderSerenity Seniors Home, Inc.Since 2016 · 3 licensed homes

Serenity Seniors Home III is a small care home in Compton — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 4 residents since 2016. Dementia care, hospice care and bedridden care are 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 Serenity Seniors Home III

Is Serenity Seniors Home III licensed?

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

How many residents is Serenity Seniors Home III licensed for?

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

Has Serenity Seniors Home III been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Serenity Seniors Home III still open?

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

What does Serenity Seniors Home III cost?

$4,300 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,550–$5,300. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 5 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 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.

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 Serenity Seniors Home III 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 Serenity Seniors Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Serenity Seniors Home, Inc. — at least 4 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

St. Francis Medical Center is 2.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Serenity Seniors Home III keep a resident on hospice?

Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”

Serenity Seniors Home III license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SERENITY SENIORS HOME III”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #198602281. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Serenity Seniors Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is September 25, 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 4 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careNot on file · ask the home
  • 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. 4 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRRIDEN.

910 - DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED (DD)

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

5 questions to ask the home — nothing on file yet
  • 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?”

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver not on file

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

  • 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

Covelight estimate

$4,300a month to start

Likely $3,550–$5,300

From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,300a month

Likely $3,550–$5,500

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$4,300likely $3,550–$5,300

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,550–$5,500
$4,300
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,150–$8,650
$6,300
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 8 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$6,400.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 212 S. Essey Ave, Compton, CA 90221Address 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 2021, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2016. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated September 25, 2025.

On file since
2021
State visits
6
Most recent visit
September 25, 2025
Occupied · April 18, 2022 visit
4 of 4 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated April 18, 2022. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 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 2016.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20251102024110202311020222212021110

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

The full record on the state’s site →
20251 state visit · 1 document
Sep 25, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 09/25/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Villegas conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Administrator DeAnthony Hardiman as the purpose of today’s visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 4 non-ambulatory of which 1 may be bedridden developmentally disabled clients (age 60 and over). Clients are linked with the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center. Liability insurance is active (Ferrer Insurance services 00067943-10). Administrator provided with upcoming facility fees info (balance: $495 Pin: 964417). The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: living room, kitchen, dining room, two (2) client bedrooms, one (1) furnished bedroom for isolation if needed, (2) bathrooms of which (1) is private, a two-car detached garage that is used for storage and houses a washer and dryer, and a shaded patio area. All client rooms were checked. Beds and bedding were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed. Walls and floors were in good repair. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Toxins and knifes were observed to be locked and inaccessible to clients. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. Water temperature measured between 114.3F- 120 F. There are no bodies of water or firearm/ammunition on the premises. LPA conducted a records review of 3 staff records, 4 client records, and 4 Medication Administration Records, No discrepancies observed. LPA unable to review P&I ledgers. Medications were centrally stored and properly locked, first aid kit was checked and fully stocked. Disaster drills were conducted on 08/01/25, (2) fire extinguishers fully charged, carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are operational. Landline and internet service was observed. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights explained, and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 25, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Sep 23, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 09/23/2024 at around 2:00 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hollie Enriquez conducted an unannounced annual required visit. LPA met with House Manager Maria Fausto and was later joined by Administrator Maya Astier and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 4 non-ambulatory residents (one of which may be bedridden) with developmental disabilities ages 60 years and above. Currently, there are 4 residents in care, all of which receive services through the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center. The facility is a single-story home located in a residential neighborhood consisting of the following: living room, kitchen, dining room/TV room, two (2) client bedrooms, one (1) furnished bedroom for isolation if needed, two (2) bathrooms of which (1) is private, a two-car detached garage that is used for storage and houses a washer and dryer, and a shaded patio area. There are no bodies of water or firearms/ammunition on the premises. All client rooms were checked. Beds and beddings were in good condition and storage for client personal belongings was observed. Walls and floors were in good repair. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and met Title 22 regulations. Toxins, medications and knives were observed to be locked and inaccessible to clients. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. Water temperature of both bathrooms were measured between 105.3-105.7 degrees Fahrenheit. A comfortable ambient temperature was maintained in the facility. First aid kit was observed stocked and complete with manual. The required facility postings were observed and incompliance per Title 22. Continued on 809C During today’s visit there was a deficiency observed per Title 22, Division 6 Chapter 8 Article 08 and it is being cited on the LIC9099D. LPA observed about a 4 foot wide area in the backyard cement by the grassy area that had sunken and separated with large cracks and created uneven surface for walking. A plan of correction has been developed with Administrator Astier. Due to time constraints the annual required visit will be continued at another unscheduled visit. An exit interview has been conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided to House Manager Fausto.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 23, 2024
20231 state visit · 1 document
Oct 4, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 10/04/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Villegas conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Administrator DeAnthony Hardiman as the purpose of today’s visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 4 non-ambulatory of which 1 may be bedridden developmentally disabled clients (age 60 and over). Clients are linked with the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: living room, kitchen, dining room, two (2) client bedrooms, one (1) furnished bedroom for isolation if needed, two (2) bathrooms of which (1) is private, a two-car detached garage that is used for storage and houses a washer and dryer, and a shaded patio area. There are no bodies of water or firearm/ammunition on the premises. All client rooms were checked. Beds and bedding were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed. Walls and floors were in good repair. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Toxins and knifes were observed to be locked and inaccessible to clients. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. A comfortable temperature is maintained in the facility. LPA conducted a records review of 2 staff records, 2 client records, and 2 Medication Administration Records, No discrepancies observed. Medications were centrally stored and properly locked, first aid kit was checked and fully stocked. The last fire drill was conducted on 07/06/23, (2) fire extinguishers fully charged, carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are operational. Landline and internet service was observed. Liability insurance is active. Exits/ Walkways around the facility were free of debris and hazards. During today’s visit no discrepancies were cited. Exit interview conducted with Administrator DeAnthony Hardiman, and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 4, 2023
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

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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

Serenity Seniors Home, Inc., licensed since 2016, operates 3 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.

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  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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