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The Palisades Villa

Small home·Licensed for 6·Pacific Palisades, California

Licensed since 2007Licence #197607174
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$6,400 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 visitDecember 5, 2024CDSS inspection record

The Palisades Villa is a small care home in Pacific Palisades — 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 2007. Dementia care is 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 The Palisades Villa

Is The Palisades Villa licensed?

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

How many residents is The Palisades Villa licensed for?

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

Has The Palisades Villa been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.

Is The Palisades Villa still open?

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

What does The Palisades Villa cost?

$6,400 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

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

Among 227 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,176 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 227 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 The Palisades Villa 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 Sunset Residential Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital is 3.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can The Palisades Villa keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 1 resident, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

The Palisades Villa license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “PALISADES VILLA, THE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #197607174. 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 Sunset Residential Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 3 state inspection visits since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is December 5, 2024, 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 careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 1 resident
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 2 residents

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
6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 2 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 1.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

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

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

    State licensing record · September 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

This home’s starting rate

$6,400a month to start

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

Likely monthly total

$6,400a month

Likely $6,400–$7,000

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

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$6,400this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living, 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 $6,400–$7,000
$6,400
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,400–$10,500
$8,400
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

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

24 homes like this within 14 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,600–$8,800.

  • 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 24 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 16629 W. Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272Address 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 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits since 2007. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated December 5, 2024.

On file since
2022
State visits
3
Most recent visit
December 5, 2024

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 2007.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202411020231102022110

The last 36 months — 2 of 3 documents

20241 state visit · 1 document
Dec 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sparkle Day conducted an unannounced visit to the above facility. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the one-year inspection. LPA met with Nawal Sfeir, Administrator, and the purpose of the visit was discussed. Facility is licensed to serve 6 residents of which (4) maybe non- ambulatory, (2) bedridden and an approved hospice waiver for 1 resident. Two (2) of the residents are diagnosed with dementia. No residents are receiving home health . There is (1) residents receiving hospice care services, and there is 1 bedridden resident currently. The facility does not handle any of the residents’ money. This home is a single story home consisting of: (6) resident bedrooms, (7) Full bathroom, living room, kitchen,dining room, laundry room (located in the dining area) and an outdoor shaded patio area. LPA toured the Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets orked properly, grab bars were secure, shower was free of mold/mildew and a non-skid mat was in place, water temperature measured between 115.F. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards; doorways were free of obstructions. Kitchen was checked and observed to be within Title 22 regulations. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked. All cleaning solutions, hazardous items, and medications were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors were working properly and fire extinguisher was fully charged. Carbon monoxide detector was operational. First Aid kit was available. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. During todays visit LPA did not observe any deficiencies. Exit interview conducted with Nawal Sfeir, Administrator,and a copy of this was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 5, 2024
20231 state visit · 1 document
Dec 29, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Annual/Random

On 12/29/2023 at 9:00 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David España conducted an unannounced Required-1-year annual visit. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA España conducted a risk assessment at the front door. Based on the assessment, the facility is clear of Covid-19 infection (No COVID-19 cases). LPA verified that the facility has an approved mitigation plan report. LPA was granted access and allowed to enter the facility to conduct the inspection. LPA met with House Manager, Nawal Sfeir, and explained the purpose of the visit. Together we toured the facility.The facility has Five (5) Residents in care and three (3) staff present at the time of visit. The Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) facility has five (5) non-ambulatory residents, three (3) residents with dementia and one (1) resident in hospice. The facility is a single-story home in a residential neighborhood. The facility consists of six (6) bedrooms, six-point five (6.5) bathrooms, one (1) kitchen, one (1) dining room, one (1) sitting room, one (1) living room and front and back patio sitting areas. LPA observed a backyard with shaded seating areas which is accessible to clients. There are additional chairs and tables on the front patio. LPA observed a water fountain in the front of the facility near the front door and another in the back in a corner both have running water. All exits/ walkways around the home were free of debris, hazards, or obstructions.The facility has 6 private bedrooms. The bedrooms all had a chair, nightstand, lamp or overhead light that produced adequate lighting, a bed, dresser and closet with plenty of space. The beds have a mattress cover, top and bottom sheets, blanket, comforter, pillows and pillowcases. There are linens in each resident’s room fully stocked. The toilets, showers and sinks are all in working order. The showers had nonskid mats or chairs and grab bars. LPA observed soap, paper towel and other hygiene products fully stocked. The water temperature in the bathrooms measured between 111.9- and 115.0-degrees Fahrenheit. LPA toured the outside of the facility. All appliances in the kitchen are in good working order except the stove is missing a knob. The refrigerator was stocked with an ample supply of perishable foods. The cupboards were stocked with ample supply of nonperishable food. The knives were locked in a drawer. Facility Evaluation Report LIC-809-C The cleaning supplies were locked in a cabinet in the kitchen. The kitchen sink water temperature measured at 113 degrees Fahrenheit, guess bathroom hot water temperature measured at 112 degrees Fehrenheit, and bedroom 3 hot water temperature measured at 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The telephone, which is a landline ((310) 454-3583), is working. Exit plan and emergency phone numbers are posted. The fire extinguishers are fully charged. The last emergency drill was on 06/20/2023. LPA checked the smoke detectors with sprinklers and carbon monoxide detectors. Egress devices are working on all the doors exiting the facility. The medications cabinet is located in the kitchen and medications are in a locked cabinet and inaccessible to residents. LPA checked three (3) of the resident medications and the MARs. All the medications were within title 22 regulations. LPA interviewed three (3) staff members at the time of the visit. The First Aid kit was fully stocked, and a manual was with it. LPA reviewed Six (6) out of Seven (7) staff member files. LPA reviewed Five (5) out of Five (5) residents records. All files contained the required documentation. LPA observed staff wearing masks, Visitor Log /Symptom screening Log, required Covid-19 Postings, 30 day supply of PPE and other required documents posted. LPA reviewed facility’s Liability Insurance: Expires 06/13/2024. LPA observed cameras in the common areas and in the resident bedrooms. Cameras are to monitor the clients per the family’s request.LPA confirmed that there was one (1) resident taking Oxygen. LPA confirmed there are three (3) non-ambulatory present at the time of visit. There were deficiencies observed during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Nawal Sfeir and a hard copy of the report was furnished.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 29, 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

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

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

Life here

Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.

The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.

Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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