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Somerset Homecare
Small home·Licensed for 6·Long Beach, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · 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 visitJune 17, 2026CDSS inspection record
Somerset Homecare 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 2019. Dementia 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 Somerset Homecare
Is Somerset Homecare licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Somerset Homecare licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Somerset Homecare been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Somerset Homecare still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Somerset Homecare 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 12 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 22 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 = 22 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 Somerset Homecare 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 Peopleconnect Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center is 1.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Somerset Homecare 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.
Somerset Homecare license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “SOMERSET HOMECARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #198602970. 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 Peopleconnect Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 17, 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 careNot on file · ask the home
- 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. SIX (6) NONAMBULATORY IN ROOMS 2, 3, & 4 ONLY. ROOM #1 APPROVED FOR AMBULATORY ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO (2).
935 - ELDERLY
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
4 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,600a month to start
Likely $3,750–$5,650
From 12 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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,600likely $3,750–$5,650
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 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 12 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.
12 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$6,250.
- 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 12 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Prime Villa CloudLong Beach · 0.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Rose Garden Villa IILong Beach · 0.7 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rose Garden Villa at BixbyLong Beach · 1.2 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Floresma Guest HomeLong Beach · 1.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sea Breeze ManorLong Beach · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Groves Residential CareLong Beach · 2.3 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Douglas Residential CareLong Beach · 2.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Everlasting Home CareLong Beach · 2.7 mi · Small home$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mom & Dad's House-CottageLong Beach · 2.8 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Canton CottageLong Beach · 2.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Renaissance Residential CareLong Beach · 2.9 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pepperwood VillaLong Beach · 2.9 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1309 E Somerset Pl, Long Beach, CA 90807Address 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 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2019. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 17, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- June 17, 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 2019.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents
Jun 17, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 05/17/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mario Leon conducted a required annual inspection using the CARE Inspection Tool. California Department of Social Services was greeted by staff one Licensee, Jovan Iglesias (S1) and the purpose of the visit was explained. As a part of the inspection, LPA reviewed all 5 client service records. One (1) resident did not have an updated physician's report and one (1) resident did not have any physician's report. One deficiency has been cited. LPA inspected the inside/outside facility grounds along with S1. This home consists of 4 client bedrooms and 3 client bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, activity room, laundry area and patio. There were 5 residents present during the inspection. There were adequate perishable and non-perishable food supply were kept at the home and fully stocked in kitchen cabinets. LPA reviewed facilities' 5-year fire sprinkler system report, noting all fire equipment are working properly. During the inspection, LPA observed the following client rooms: mattresses and box springs in working condition, adequate lighting present, plenty of dresser/closet space is present, and all bed linens present. LPA observed additional stocked bedding and towels in closets. All bathroom fixtures are in working condition. Water temperature properly measured at 116.7°F (degrees F) in bathroom #1. Showers were free of mold/mildew, adequate lighting, and sufficient toiletries were accessible to clients. LPA observed sufficient bedding, linens, and walls and floors were clean and in good repair. During today's visit, there has been one (1) deficiency cited. Please see LIC809-D. An exit interview was held with Jovan Iglesias and a copy of facilities' appeal rights and this report have been provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 17, 2026
May 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation
On 05/19/2025 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deborah Lee conducted an unannounced Case Management Annual Continuation to complete Inspection started on 5/14/25. LPA met with Jovan Iglesias and explained the purpose of the visit facility is licensed to serve a total of 6 adults ages 60 and above, of which 5 may be non-ambulatory residents. There is a hospice waiver for 2. A total of 6 residents are currently residing in this facility. The Annual Licensing Fees are current. Structure/physical plant: This home consists of 4 client bedrooms and 3 client bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, activity room, laundry area and patio. There were 5 residents present during the inspection. LPA observed all required documents posted throughout the facility. The facility has a working landline telephone. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were operational. There is a fully charged fire extinguisher located near front of resident. The last emergency drill was conducted on 5/2/25. page 1 of 2 Files: LPA reviewed 5 resident files and found that (5 ) out of (5 ) contained all the necessary documentation. LPA reviewed 4 staff files and found that ( 4) out of (4) contained the required documentation, certification, and training. Liability Insurance expires on 8/16/25 Medications: LPA observed that medications were safe, locked, and inaccessible to the residents. All medications observed were labeled and maintained in compliance with label instructions and State and Federal law. No deficiencies are being cited during today's visit. Technical Assistance issued. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left with the Licensee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 19, 2025
May 14, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 05/14/2025 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deborah Lee conducted an unannounced Required – 1 Year Inspection to the above-named facility and met with Wilma Iglesias LPA explained the purpose of the visit facility is licensed to serve a total of 6 adults ages 60 and above, of which 5 may be non-ambulatory residents. There is a hospice waiver for 2. A total of 6 residents are currently residing in this facility. The Annual Licensing Fees are current. Structure/physical plant: This home consists of 4 client bedrooms and 3 client bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, activity room, laundry area and patio. There were 5 residents present during the inspection. Kitchen: LPA toured the kitchen area and observed supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and fresh perishable foods for a minimum of two days. Knives and toxins were kept in locked storage cabinet. Page 1 of 2 Bedrooms/Bathrooms: All 4 bedrooms were inspected. The mattresses were in good condition, adequate lighting, plenty of dresser and closet space observed. Walls and floors were clean and in good condition. Comforters, bed linen, bath towels and mattress protectors were adequately stocked. Bathroom toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, and a non-skid mat was in place. Adequate lighting and toiletries accessible to residents. LPA tested hot water temperature, and it measured between 105 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This facility provides residents with hygiene products such as feminine napkins, soap, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, and comb. Safety: LPA inspected the First Aid kit and found it contained an ample supply of required items: scissors, tweezers, gauze, disinfectant wipes, band aids. LPA observed all exits to be clear and easily accessible. All toxins locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed all required documents posted throughout the facility. The facility has a working landline telephone. Due to time restraints, LPA to complete inspection on subsequent visit. There were no deficiencies cited during today’s visit. An exit interview was conducted with Wilma Iglesias and a copy of this report was provided. Page 2 of 2the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 14, 2025
May 17, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 05/17/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mario Leon conducted a required annual inspection using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA was greeted by Licensee Jovan Iglesias (S1) and the purpose of the visit was explained. As a part of the inspection, LPA reviewed all 5 client service records, personnel records and medications. LPA inspected the inside/outside facility grounds along with S1. This home consists of 4 client bedrooms and 3 client bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, activity room, laundry area and patio. There were 5 residents present during the inspection. There were adequate perishable and non-perishable food supply were kept at the home and fully stocked in kitchen cabinets. LPA reviewed facilities' 5-year fire sprinkler system report, noting all fire equipment are working properly. During the inspection, LPA observed the following client rooms: mattresses and box springs in working condition, adequate lighting present, plenty of dresser/closet space is present, and all bed linens present. LPA observed additional stocked bedding and towels in closets. All bathroom fixtures are in working condition, yet located cleaning agents under bathroom 1. Cleaning agents were immediately relocated while LPA was on-site, see LIC9102A. Water temperature properly measured at 108.0 degrees F in the kitchen. Showers were free of mold/mildew, adequate lighting, and sufficient toiletries accessible to clients. LPA observed sufficient bedding, linens, and walls and floors were clean and in good repair. All 3 staff present have obtained criminal clearance, though not associated to the facility. See LIC809-D. During today's visit, there has been one (1) technical violation, 1 technical advisory, and 1 deficiency cited. An exit interview was held with Jovan Iglesias (S1) and a copy of this report, technical violation, technical advisory and deficiency, along with appeal rights, have been provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 17, 2024
The state marks this report as 9 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
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?
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