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The Vineyard Residential
Small home·Licensed for 6·Apple Valley, California
- Care approvals on fileDementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,050 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,300–$4,950
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitMarch 6, 2026CDSS inspection record
The Vineyard Residential is a small care home in Apple 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 2007. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory 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 The Vineyard Residential
Is The Vineyard Residential licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is The Vineyard Residential licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has The Vineyard Residential been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is The Vineyard Residential still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does The Vineyard Residential cost?
$4,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,300–$4,950. 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 and similar homes within 9 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 74 other homes of a similar licensed size across San Bernardino County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,700 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 74 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 Vineyard Residential 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 Arnold Mansat and Romella Mansat, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Can The Vineyard Residential keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
The Vineyard Residential license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “VINEYARD RESIDENTIAL, THE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #366412839. 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 Arnold Mansat and Romella Mansat, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is March 6, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 6 residents
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
6 AMBULATORY, OF WHICH ALL 6 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — 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
$4,050a month to start
Likely $3,300–$4,950
From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,050a month
Likely $3,300–$5,150
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
Starting monthly rate$4,050likely $3,300–$4,950
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes and similar homes within 9 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 $3,300–$5,150
- $4,050
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,900–$8,350
- $6,050
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.
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 and similar homes within 9 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 9 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,050–$5,050.
- 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
- Crystal Garden RCFEApple Valley · 0.7 mi · Mid-size home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Yorkshire Garden Care #1Apple Valley · 2.6 mi · Small home$3,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aries Residential CareHesperia · 4.6 mi · Small home$3,400Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Arya Senior Care HomeApple Valley · 5.2 mi · Small home$4,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Years Elderly CareVictorville · 5.8 mi · Small home$2,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Carmel Care HomeHesperia · 6.2 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Della Guest HomeVictorville · 6.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mission of Love IIHesperia · 6.6 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Seegal Residential CareVictorville · 6.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aging Grace Senior Living FacilityHesperia · 8.1 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Cherry & Pine Garden Home CareHesperia · 8.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Maemar ManorVictorville · 8.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 21246 Sauvignon Lane, Apple Valley, CA 92308Address 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 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2007. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 6, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- March 6, 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 2007.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents
Mar 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required comprehensive annual inspection. LPA met with Staff, Janette Mabutas, and discussed the purpose for the visit. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE) with a license capacity of (6), and a current census of (4). LPA conducted a general inspection of facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following: Operation/Physical Plant: Indoor and outdoor passageways were kept free of obstruction. The facility has no swimming pools or similar bodies of water. The facility has sufficient indoor and outdoor space for resident activities. Outdoor activity space is enclosed with a latching gate. The facility is maintained at a temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Resident bedrooms were furnished with beds, night stands, chairs, bed linen and lighting. Resident bathrooms were maintained clean and fixtures were operating properly. The hot water temperatures in the bathrooms measured at 114 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operating smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, fully charged fire extinguisher, laundry equipment, door signal, emergency supplies/water and telephone service. The facility has posted in a common area Community Care Licensing complaint poster, Ombudsman poster, Resident Personal Rights, facility license, facility sketch, food menu, "oxygen in use" signs, emergency plan and telephone numbers. The facility has a designated area for resident and staff files. In a non-private bathroom located near resident room #2, LPA observed cleaning supplies stored in unlocked and left unattended. Food Service: Kitchen and dining areas were maintained cleaned. Non-perishable and perishable food supply was sufficient for number of residents in care. Cups, plates, and utensils were sufficient for residents in care. **continued on LIC809-C** Health Related Services: The facility maintains a first aid kit with manual and medications were centrally stored in a locked area. LPA audited medications for three (3) residents. LPA observed hand written, altered prescription labels on two (2) prescribed medications for resident #1 (R1). Staff stated the there was a recent order change to the medication dosage and they altered the label to reflect the new dosage. LPA observed a medication supplement for R1 not stored in it's original container. Staff stated that resident's spouse had brought the medication to them in gum container. LPA observed the supplement was listed under medications in R1's Hospice Plan of Care. Record Review: Three (3) resident files were reviewed for admissions agreements, physician’s reports, appraisals, needs and services plans. LPA observed Resident #2 (R2) who was admitted to the facility in October 2025, did not have a hospice care plan maintained at the facility for review. Three (3) staff files were reviewed for First Aid/CPR certifications, criminal record clearances, training, and health screenings. Files were complete. The facility has available an infection control plan, emergency/disaster plan, client registry, and liability insurance for review. During today's visit, deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed and a copy provided with appeal rights to Staff Mabutas.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 6, 2026
May 1, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore conducted an unannounced visit to this facility for a required annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Mayleen Saludez and was informed of the purpose of today's visit. The facility is approved for a capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory residents with a current census of one (1) resident in care. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and exterior of the facility. Physical Plant: All indoor and outdoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no pools or other bodies of water located on the premises. The facility's outdoor activity space is enclosed with a self-latching gate. The facility is being maintained at a comfortable temperature for resident. Resident bedroom equipment are in operating condition and bathrooms are equipped with grab rails and slip mats. Hot water temperature in resident bathrooms measured between 105 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with fire extinguishers, fire alarms, first aid kit, hallway night lights, bottled water and telephone service. The facility has posted in a common area: Community Care Licensing complaint poster, Ombudsman poster, facility license, evacuation sketch and emergency telephone numbers. Kitchen and Food Service: The facility is equipped with a two-day perishable and at least a 7-day non-perishable supply of food. All readily perishable food or beverages capable of micro-organism growth are being stored appropriately within regulatory temperatures. Sharps and cleaning agents are kept locked and secured. Medication and Supervision: The facility maintains sufficient staffing to provide services needed to meet residents' needs. Resident's medication is central stored and kept locked and secured. Record Review: Resident file had admissions agreement, physician's medical assessment, preadmission appraisals, reappraisal and/or needs and services plan. Staff files had criminal records clearances and/or exemptions, employment history, health screening, first Aid/CPR certifications and job related training. The facility has a client registry and disaster plan for review. The Administrator's certification and facility insurance are current. Overall the facility is in good repair. No deficiencies where cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted were this report was discussed and copy was provided to Administrator Saludez at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 1, 2025
The state marks this report as 9 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Apr 9, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Fannell conducted an unannounced visit to this facility for a required annual inspection. Entry into the facility is unobstructed and LPA met with care staff Janette Mabutas who was informed of the purpose of today's visit. Mabutas notified administrator Mayleen Saludez and Administrator arrived at the facility. The facility is approved for a Hospice Waiver for six (6) non-ambulatory residents, all of whom may be bedridden. Administrator left the facility before the conclusion of the visit. LPA and Staff toured the interior and exterior of the facility. Physical Plant: There are no pools or other bodies of water located on the premises. The facility is being maintained at a comfortable temperature for residents. All passageways are kept free of obstruction. Hot water temperature was measured in all bathrooms and measured between 105 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Grab bars, textured/tiled shower floors, and shower aid equipment are utilized by residents. Fire safety installations such as extinguishers, sprinklers, and alarms are present. Fire extinguisher is kept in the laundry area and was observed to be charged and last inspected on 06/28/2023. Carbon monoxide detector and bedroom and hallway smoke detectors were tested by Staff and units were observed working. Overall the facility is in good condition, is clean and sanitary, and is not malodorous. Kitchen and Food Service: LPA was present during lunch service. LPA observed food provisions and found a two-day perishable and at least a 7-day non-perishable supply. All readily perishable food or beverages capable of micro-organism growth are being stored appropriately within regulatory temperatures. Sharps and cleaning agents are kept locked and secured. Medication, Care, and Supervision: The facility maintains sufficient staffing to provide services needed to meet residents' needs. Chemicals and cleaning agents are stored inaccessible to residents. LPA inspected medications and found them in original containers and appear to be dispensed according to doctors' orders. Resident and Staff Files: LPA reviewed all staff and resident files. Resident files had the required documents including admission's agreement, consent forms, and appraisal and/or needs and services plan. Staff files had the required documentation and training including mandated reporting, health screening report, and CPR certification. Operations and Administration: Disaster Plan is present. Administrator is present in the facility a sufficient amount of hours and their administrator certification is up to date. The required ombudsman and licensing posters are posted in public view. Residents rights are posted and a copy is kept the resident's file. During today's visit, LPA Fannell issued technical advisories to remind staff of current regulations. An exit interview was conducted where this report in its entirety was discussed and provided to care staff Janette Mabutas.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 9, 2024
The state marks this report as 5 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?
- Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in San Bernardino County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
The Vineyard Residential II
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$4,050 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Crystal Garden RCFE
Apple Valley · Mid-size home · 0.7 mi away
$5,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Home Care First
Apple Valley · Small home · 1.3 mi away
$4,800 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Skyline Villa
Apple Valley · Mid-size home · 1.4 mi away
$4,300 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Apple Garden Seniors
Apple Valley · Small home · 1.4 mi away
$3,500 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Andrew Care Center
Apple Valley · Small home · 1.8 mi away
$3,950 a month to start · Covelight estimate