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Sweet Life Senior Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·Harbor City, California

Licensed since 2021Licence #198320185
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$4,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitMay 19, 2026CDSS inspection record

Sweet Life Senior Care is a small care home in Harbor City — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2021.

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 Sweet Life Senior Care

Is Sweet Life Senior Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Sweet Life Senior Care licensed for?

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

Has Sweet Life Senior Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Sweet Life Senior Care still open?

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

What does Sweet Life Senior Care cost?

$4,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in Harbor City that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $4,500 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 7 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 Sweet Life Senior 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 Sweet Life Senior Care, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South Bay is 1.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Sweet Life Senior Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Sweet Life Senior Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SWEET LIFE SENIOR CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #198320185. 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 Sweet Life Senior Care, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is May 19, 2026, 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 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident

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. 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #4. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4.

935 - ELDERLY · 983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life

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

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$4,500a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$4,500a month

Likely $4,500–$5,100

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 · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,500this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

  • 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 $4,500–$5,100
$4,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,500–$8,600
$6,500
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 worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

24 homes like this within 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$5,000.

  • 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 24 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 23741 Kippen St, Harbor City, CA 90710Address 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 2021. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 19, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
6
Most recent visit
May 19, 2026

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2021.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202411020232202022110

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
May 19, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On May 19, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ernand Dabuet conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Robin Taporco administrator. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve (6) non-ambulatory and (1) maybe bedridden ages 60 and above. The facility is approved for (4) hospice waivers. Currently, the are no hospice residents. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. The facility consists of (4) bedrooms, (2) full bathrooms, a patio area, a dining area, a living room, a kitchen, a (2) car garage with a laundry area. LPA toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for the resident's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of the visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. A water temperature of 106.7 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 72 degrees F. was maintained in the facility. LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished during the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected and there are sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available and maintained adequately. The fire extinguisher was charged, and smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operable. The facility conducted a Fire Drill 05/15/26. Evaluation Report Continues on LIC 809-C A review of Medication Records Administration (MAR) was observed to be maintained in order and accurate. The facility has a working landline telephone. The staff have all current CPR/First Aid Training on file. During the visit, LPA observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed staff following screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents, sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Mandate posters for inspection control were posted along with Facility Food Menu. An audit of residents #1-#6 (R1-R6) service records and staff #1-#4 (S1-S4) personnel records were revealed to be complete. The facility has current liability insurance with policy #PC128035589-03 valid 07/20/25 through 07/20/26. The facility is current on CCL annual dues. The facility has a current administrator's certificate for Robin Taporco #702053470 valid 11/11/202 through 11/10/27. No deficiencies cited during this inspection visit. An exit interview conducted with Robin Taporco and a copy of the report is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 19, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Aug 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 08/07/2025 at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst LPA) Jose Calderon conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit at the Sweet Life Guest Home Facility. LPA Calderon was allowed entry into the facility by Administrator Robin Taporco. The facility is licensed to serve six (6) elderly residents aged 60 and above all five (5) can be non-ambulatory, one (1) can be bedridden and one (1) can be on hospice care. Currently, there are five (5) residents residing in the facility 60 and above. LPA Calderon explained to Administrator Robin Taporco, the purpose of the one-year Annual Inspection visit, and escorted LPA Calderon on a tour of the entire inside and outside facility grounds. As part of the inspection, LPA Calderon reviewed: Five (5) client service records, five (5) client medication records, three (3) staff records, and inspected the inside facility and outside grounds. The facility’s last fire drill was conducted on 07/15/2025. The one-story residential home consists of four (4) client bedrooms, two (2) client bathrooms, living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, staff room, office area, attached garage with washer and dryer/ storage area, backyard with table and chairs. No weapons are stored on the premises. The kitchen was inspected and observed to be clean and operational. A two-day supply perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable foods are present in the facility. Emergency Water Storage is found in the garage and kitchen area. LPA Calderon observed that all facility rooms are clean and in good repair. A comfortable temperature was observed, and the facility has central air and heating. LPA Calderon observed the following during inspection of client’s rooms: mattresses are in good condition, adequate lighting present, plenty of dresser/closet space is present, and all bed linens present. All bedrooms contain furniture, lighting fixtures and personal storage space as required, all beds have the required amount of linen and mattress covers, LPA Calderon observed fully stocked closet with bedding, towels, and toiletries supplies. Bathroom fixtures are clean, in good repair, and working properly and contain the required nonskid mats and grab bars. LPA Calderon observed bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulation. Bathroom #1 hot water temperature properly measured at 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Bathroom #2 hot water temperature properly measured at 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen hot water temperature is properly measured at 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility two (2), Carbon Monoxide and seven (7) Smoke Detectors, hard-wired and connected, were tested and are working properly. The facility one (1) Fire Extinguishers was checked and found to be fully charged and accessible. All exit doors in the facility have alarm systems. All toxins and knives are locked/secured and inaccessible to clients. Medications are centrally stored and in a locked storage cabinet. Facility one (1) first aid kit is fully stocked with manuals was checked and in order. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. All Exits/ Walkways around the home were free of debris and hazards. Outside patio accessible to clients. Five (5) client files were reviewed and found to be complete. LPA Calderon reviewed five (5) resident medications, and they were all found to be administered according to doctor's orders. Three (3) staff files were checked, and they have the required documents. LPA Calderon noted the Administrator Robin Taporco Certification # 6007472740 expiration date of 11/10/2025 was valid at time of visit. Commercial General Liability Policy #PCI9359186302 policy period from 07/20/2025 to 07/20/2026 underwritten by Primary Care Insurance Company, coverage 1,000,000/3,000,000 is valid at time of inspection. All the required documents are posted in the facility in a clearly visible area. According to the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), LPA Calderon did not observe deficiencies therefore no citations were issued at this time. Annual Licensing Fee is CURRENT. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report was provided to Administrator Robin Taporco.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 7, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
May 20, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 05/20/2024 at 11:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jose Calderon conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit at the Sweet Life Senior Care Facility. LPA Calderon was allowed entry into the facility by Administrator Jerissa Bucu. Administrator Jerissa Bucu asked infection control questions and took LPA Calderon temperature prior to entrance into the facility. The facility is licensed to operate for four (6) non-ambulatory residents with disabilities. Currently there is 6 residents in care living at the facility. LPA Calderon explained to Administrator Jerissa Bucu, the purpose of the one year Annual Inspection visit, and escorted LPA Calderon on a tour of the entire inside and outside facility grounds. As part of the inspection, LPA Calderon reviewed: Six (6) client service records, six (6) client medication records, three (3) staff records, and inspected the inside facility and outside grounds. LPA Calderon interviewed six (6) clients and three (3) staff members for visit. The facilities’ last fire drill was conducted on 05/15/2024. The one story residential home consists of four (4) client bedrooms, two (2) client bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, staff room, office area, attached garage with washer and dryer/ storage area, backyard with table and chairs. No weapons are stored in the premises. Kitchen was inspected and observed to be clean and operational. A two-way supply perishable and seven day supply of non-perishable foods are present in the facility. Emergency Water Storage is in the garage and kitchen area. LPA Calderon observed that all facility rooms are clean and in good repair. A comfortable temperature was observed, and the facility has central air and heating. LPA Calderon observed the following during inspection of client’s rooms: mattresses are in good condition, adequate lighting present, plenty of dresser/closet space is present, and all bed linens present. All bedrooms contain furniture, lighting fixtures and personal storage space as required, all beds have the required amount of linen and mattress covers, LPA Calderon observed fully stocked closet with bedding, towels, and toiletries supplies. Bathroom fixtures are clean, in good repair, and working properly and contain the required nonskid mats and grab bars. LPA Calderon observed bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulation. Bathroom #1 hot water temperature properly measured at 109 degrees Fahrenheit, and bathroom #2 hot water temperature properly measured at 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen hot water temperature properly measured at 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility (2) Carbon Monoxide and (6) Smoke Detectors hard wired and connected were tested and are working properly. The facility one (1) Fire Extinguishers was checked and found to be fully charged and accessible. All exit doors in the facility have alarm systems. All toxins and knifes are locked/secured and inaccessible to clients. Medications are centrally stored and in a locked storage cabinet. Facility first aid kit is fully stocked with manual was checked and in order. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. All Exits/ Walkways around the home were free of debris and hazards. Outside patio accessible to clients. Six (6) client files were reviewed and found to be complete. LPA Calderon reviewed six (6) resident medications and they were all found to be administered according to doctor's orders. Three (3) staff files were checked and have the required documents. LPA Calderon noted the Administrator Robin Taporco Certification # 6007472740 expiration date of 11/10/2025 was valid at time of visit. The facility DOES handle client's money/cash resources and a Surety bond is NOT needed. General Liability Policy #PC12803553901 policy period from 07/20/2023 to 07/20/2024 underwritten by Primary Care Insurance Company, coverage 1,000,000/3,000,000 is valid at time of inspection. Administrator Jerissa Bucu to email LPA Calderon a full copy of the commercial insurance policy including all endorsements no later than 05/31/2024. All the required documents are posted in the facility in a clearly visible area. During the visit, LPA observed the facility infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and clients, sanitizing stations (Located in common areas and restrooms). LPA observed staff and clients were NOT wearing face coverings. LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). LPA Calderon advised the Administrator Jerissa Bucu to continuously monitor the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website and Community Care Likening Provider Informational Notices (PIN) for any updates relating to COVID-19 guidance. According to the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), LPA Calderon did not observe deficiencies therefore no citations were issued at this time. Annual Licensing Fee is CURRENT. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report was provided to Administrator Jerissa Bucu.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 20, 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 ↗

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Life here

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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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