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St. Mary's Home Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·Simi Valley, California

Licensed since 2001Licence #565800680
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,550 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,650
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJune 16, 2026CDSS inspection record

St. Mary's Home Care is a small care home in Simi Valley — 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 2001. 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 St. Mary's Home Care

Is St. Mary's Home Care licensed?

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

How many residents is St. Mary's Home Care licensed for?

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

Has St. Mary's Home Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is St. Mary's Home Care still open?

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

What does St. Mary's Home Care cost?

$4,550 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 11 small homes within 10 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 17 other homes of a similar licensed size across Ventura County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $6,202 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 17 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 St. Mary's Home Care 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 Marilou Laigo-Mallari, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Adventist Health Simi Valley is 1.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can St. Mary's Home Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

St. Mary's Home Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “ST. MARY'S HOME CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #565800680. 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 Marilou Laigo-Mallari, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2001, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2001, 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 2001, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 16, 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 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved by the state
  • 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
SIX (6) ELDERLY RESIDENTS AGES 60 AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY DEMENTIA WAIVER GRANTED ON 08/29/01. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR ONE (1) RESIDENT ONLY ON 09/09/04.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file — 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

$4,550a month to start

Likely $3,750–$5,650

From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,550a 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
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,550likely $3,750–$5,650

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes within 10 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
$4,550
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,350–$8,950
$6,550
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 11 small homes within 10 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.

11 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,800–$5,800.

  • 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 11 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 2474 Knightwood Circle, Simi Valley, CA 93063Address 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 2022, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2001. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 16, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
5
Most recent visit
June 16, 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 2001.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202411020231102022110

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jun 16, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Arroyo arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the required annual visit today. Upon arrival, the LPA was greeted by staff who then contacted the Administrator telephonically. The Administrator, Marilou Mallari arrived at approximately 09:35am and the reason for the visit was explained. Entrance interview conducted. Beginning at 09:45am, the LPA along with the Administrator toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards, and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was observed: Bedrooms: There are five (5) bedrooms for resident use. Four (4) bedrooms are designated as private / single bedrooms, and one (1) bedroom is designated as shared / double occupancy. Bedrooms were observed to be furnished appropriately and had sufficient lighting. Staff bedroom observed on premises locked and inaccessible at the time of the visit. Restrooms: There are three (3) restroom for resident use. Bathrooms were clean and sanitary and in operating condition with non-skid surfaces and grab bars. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels. Starting at 09:50am, the hot water temperature was measured in resident bathrooms, and they measured within the required range of 105 – 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of the visit. Personal hygiene items were observed locked and inaccessible at the time of the visit. Common Areas: This includes the living room and dining room area. Furniture in the common areas was observed to be in good condition at the time of the visit. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. Report Continued on LIC 809C... Report Continued from LIC 809... The LPA observed a fire extinguisher to be fully charged with a charge date of 11/02/2025. Required postings were observed throughout the common space. There is a working telephone on premises. There is a fireplace in the dining room; adequately screened. Activities were observed accessible to residents in care in the living room. The LPA observed a sufficient amount of emergency food and water; adequately stored. No hazards/obstructions observed inside or out. Laundry Room: Washer and dryer were observed in the laundry room. Detergents and cleaning supplies were observed locked and inaccessible to residents in care at the time of the visit. Kitchen: The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area at approximately 10:02am. Knives and sharps were observed in a locked cabinet. Cleaning supplies were observed locked and inaccessible under the kitchen sink. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates. Outdoors: The backyard has a covered patio area with adequate furniture for resident use. Emergency passageway was observed to be clear of any obstructions. There are two (2) side gates with latching mechanisms. No bodies of water noted at the time of the visit. Records: Record review began at approximately 10:15am. Four (4) resident files were reviewed for, but not limited to, the following: signed admission agreements, current medical assessments with TB results, consent for treatment form, preplacement appraisals, appraisals, and current needs and services plan. All files were in order. Five (5) personnel files were reviewed for, but not limited to: personnel records, health assessments with negative TB test results, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate yearly training. All personnel files were complete. The Administrator’s certificate is valid until 05/25/2027. The LPA interviewed three (3) residents during the inspection and no concerns were noted. Medications: Medication review began at approximately 12:30pm. Medications are centrally stored and kept in a locked cabinet by the kitchen. Report Continued on LIC 809C... Report Continued from LIC 809C... All medications including PRNs were labeled, stored, and locked inaccessible to residents in care. Medications appear to be administered as prescribed at the time of the visit. Infection Control / Emergency Disaster Planning: During today’s visit, the LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan. The facility’s policies and procedures as they pertain to infection control are adequate. The LPA also reviewed the facility's emergency disaster plan, which was observed to be complete and recently reviewed/updated. Emergency disaster drills conducted quarterly as per regulation; last disaster drill conducted on 05/18/2026. No citations issued at this time. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 16, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jun 3, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Arroyo arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. Upon arrival, the LPA was greeted by staff who then contacted the Administrator telephonically and at this time, the reason for the visit was explained. The Administrator, Marilou Mallari arrived at the facility at approximately 10:10am. Entrance interview conducted. Starting at 10:15am, the LPA along with the Administrator toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was observed: KITCHEN: The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area at 10:25am. Knives and sharps were observed locked and inaccessible in a kitchen cabinet. The LPA observed cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates. COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, furniture in the common areas was observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. The LPA observed the fire extinguisher to be fully charged with a date of 08/28/2024. Required postings were observed throughout the common space. The LPA observed a fireplace adequately covered at the time of the visit. Report Continued on LIC 809C... Report Continued from LIC 809... Activities were observed in the living room and dining room. There is a working telephone on premises. The LPA observed a closet in the hallway with additional clean linens and towels. Auditory alarms were observed at the time of the visit. Night-lights were observed in all walkways. No obstructions or hazards observed inside or out. LAUNDRY ROOM: The LPA observed the laundry room locked and inaccessible to residents at the time of the visit. Laundry detergents and cleaning supplies were observed locked and inaccessible. Personal hygiene items were also observed locked and inaccessible to residents in care. RESTROOMS: There are four (4) restrooms for resident use. Bathrooms were clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels. Starting at 10:18am, the hot water temperature was measured in bathrooms, and they measured within te required range of 105 – 120 degrees Fahrenheit. BEDROOMS: There are five (5) bedrooms for resident use. One (1) bedroom is designated for double occupancy and four (4) bedrooms are designated for private / single occupancy. All resident rooms were observed to be furnished appropriately with linens, appropriate furnishings, and sufficient lighting. The LPA observed a staff bedroom on premises. BACKYARD: The backyard has a covered patio area with patio furniture for resident use. The LPA observed two (2) locked sheds for storage purposes. All passageways were observed to be clear of any obstructions. There is one (1) side gate that self-latches. No bodies of water noted at the time of the visit. Report Continued on LIC 809C... Report Continued from LIC 809C... RECORDS: The LPA reviewed Resident Records and Personnel Records starting at 10:50am. Six (6) resident files were reviewed for, but not limited to, the following: signed admission agreements, current medical assessments with TB results, LIC627(c) Consent for Treatment form, and current needs and services plan. All files were in order. Four (4) personnel files including the current Administrator’s file were reviewed for, but not limited to: personnel records, health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate yearly training. All records were in order. During today's visit, the LPA conducted interviews with one staff and three residents. No concerns noted. INFECTION CONTROL/EMERGENCY DISASTER PLANNING: During today’s visit, the LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. LPA also reviewed the facility's emergency disaster plan, which was observed to be complete and recently reviewed/updated. Emergency disaster drills conducted quarterly as per regulation; the last one was conducted on 04/02/2025. MEDICATIONS: Medications review began at approximately 12:40pm. Medications are centrally stored in a locked cabinet adjacent to the kitchen. PRN Authorization letters on file for all residents. All medications including PRNs were labeled, stored, and locked inaccessible to residents in care. Medications appeared to be given as prescribed at the time of the visit. No citations issued. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 3, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Jun 11, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Balisi arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. Upon arrival LPA met with staff and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator Marilou Mallari was out of town at the time of the visit, but designated Staff Norma Zanders arrived shortly after. The LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. LPA began the inspection in the kitchen/food service area at 09:45 a.m. Knives are stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Kitchen appliances observed to be in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food properly stored. Cleaning supplies were observed locked and inaccessible under the kitchen sink. At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguishers were fully charged and were last serviced 09/11/2023. All exits have functioning auditory devices and were operational at the time of the visit. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for resident use. The LPA observed one (1) self-latching gate with clear passageways clear of obstruction. There were no bodies of water noted. LPA observed two (2) sheds, both were observed to be inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed both sheds to store extra furniture, medical equipment and other items for facility use. There is a separate laundry room, which is kept locked at all times. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants are kept locked inside the laundry room. Emergency water was observed in a closet by the entrance. The LPA observed the resident bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. There are four (4) designated resident rooms. The facility has one (1) designated staff bedroom that is maintained locked at all times. The three resident restrooms were clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels. The hot water temperature was measured in each restroom between 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Records review began at 10:30am. six (6) resident records were reviewed for the following: signed admission agreements, current medical assessments with TB results, LIC627(c) Consent for Treatment form, appraisals, and current needs and services plan. All records were in order. LPA reviewed staff files for, but not limited to, the following: personnel records, health screening, criminal record statements, and current first aid certification. Medications review began at 11:45 a.m. The medications are centrally stored and locked in a cabinet inside the kitchen. Medications are labeled and checked for expiration dates. No errors found during medication audit. INFECTION CONTROL: Upon entry, the facility has a central entry point for symptom screening, temperature checks, and sanitation station. At this time, the staff will continue to keep up signs that promotes good hand hygiene and symptoms of COVID. The facility has an adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and the facility is able to obtain additional supplies as needed. The facility’s cleaning protocol is sufficient. If needed, the facility has the capacity to designate a single isolation room if the facility has a confirmed case of an infectious disease. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. The LPA obtained the following documents at the time of visit: LIC500 Personnel Report, LIC9020 Client Roster, a copy of the emergency disaster plan, and a copy of the facility’s liability insurance. Staff and residents were interviewed during the visit. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was provided to designee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 11, 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.

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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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