Mid-size home · Licensed for 26 · Visalia
TLC Assisted Living for Seniors
2530 S Ben Maddox Way, Visalia, CA 93292Licensed since 2017
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 26: a mid-size care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Hospiceup to 8 residents
- Bedriddenup to 26 residents
Not on file: wheelchair and dementia approvals.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
ALL MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. FIRE CLEARED FOR DELAYED EGRESS. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR EIGHTEEN (18).
981 - RCFE / DELAYED
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
Care services
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Assisted living
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated March 2, 2020.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withBathing · Grooming · Dressing · Medication administration
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
Works with hospice
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated June 17, 2016.
Registered nurse on staff
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated June 17, 2016.
Secured building entry
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
LVN on staff
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated June 17, 2016.
Emergency call system
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
Nurse coverageFull-time L.V.N. on site
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated June 17, 2016.
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 8 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for TLC Assisted Living for Seniors: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Typical starting rate
$4,500a month to start
Likely $3,500–$5,500
Covelight’s researched range for Tulare County · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,500likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,500likely $3,500–$5,500
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Tulare County (compiled June 2026). 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 (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,500–$5,700
- $4,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,300–$8,900
- $7,000
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- 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 October 1, 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.
Rates at nearby homes6 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $6,660
- Glory Days Assisted LivingVisalia · 0.8 mi · Mid-size home$4,595Listed on its own website · our · seen October 5, 2026
- Jordeth Senior Care HomeVisalia · 3.6 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Quail Park Memory Care ResidencesVisalia · 4.2 mi · Mid-size home$6,660Listed on its own website · apartments · seen October 27, 2026
- The Harvest at FowlerFowler · 31 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Close to Home Residential CareFresno · 36 mi · Small home$5,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Serenity Garden Home 2Fresno · 38 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhy this is a county figure
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Tulare County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.
- 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.
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 move-in 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.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.
Rooms & the spaces they will use (14)Private rooms · Building type · Shared / companion rooms
Private rooms
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
Building typePurpose built community
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated June 17, 2016.
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
Outdoor spaceTwo recreational patios · Recreational Patios
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated June 17, 2016.
Room typesPrivate · Semi-private · Semi-Private Rooms · Private Rooms · Furnished bedrooms · Non-furnished bedrooms
Private · Semi-private · Semi-Private Rooms · Private Rooms — reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
Furnished bedrooms · Non-furnished bedrooms — reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated June 17, 2016.
Common areasSun room · Skylight lounge · Distinctive interiors for socializing with friends and family · Sky Light Lounge · Great Room with TV
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated June 17, 2016.
Emergency call system in the room
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
Private space for family visits
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
Cable or satellite TV
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
LaundryDone by staff
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
Housekeeping frequencyDaily
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
AmenitiesCommercial kitchen
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated June 17, 2016.
Housekeeping
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
Salon or barber
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated June 17, 2016.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (2)Who does the cooking · Snacks available
Who does the cookingIn house cook
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated August 2, 2023.
Snacks available
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (4)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered · Exercise or fitness program
The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itDaily, social interactive activities.
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated June 17, 2016.
Activity types offeredSeasonal activities · Holiday activities · Movies · Popcorn · Seasonal / Holiday Activities · Movies and Popcorn · and 3 more
Seasonal activities · Holiday activities · Movies · Popcorn · Seasonal / Holiday Activities · Movies and Popcorn · Resident Birthday Parties · Wine and Cheese Tastings — reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated June 17, 2016.
Daily, social interactive activities — reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated June 17, 2016.
Exercise or fitness programWeight training · Senior aerobics · Weight training with senior aerobics
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated June 17, 2016.
Religious services at the home
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
Faith, culture & language (1)Religious observance supported
Religious observance supportedReligious Services
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (2)Events the home invites families to · Neighborhood or area named
Events the home invites families to
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
Neighborhood or area namedSouth-east Visalia
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
About the home (2)Brand or trade name · Family-owned claim
Brand or trade nameTLC Senior Assisted Living for Seniors
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated May 13, 2016.
Family-owned claim
Reported on tlc4seniors.net · source dated October 1, 2026.
Where it is
2530 S Ben Maddox Way, Visalia, CA 93292Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Kaweah Health Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.9 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #547208261 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Jan 28, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
An Annual visit was conducted on the date above by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. McClurg. LPA met with Administrator (Admin) Brian Costa; Assistant Administrator /Registered Nurse (RN) Cynthia Costa. LPA introduced self & purpose of visit. Physical Plant toured. Kitchen area toured. 2 day supply perishable & 7 day supply non-perishable food observed on the premises. Tight fitting lids on trash cans. Lobby, front sitting rooms, & dining room sufficiently furnished with sufficient lighting. Furnishing observed to be in good repair & appear to be clean with no unpleasant odors. Resident rooms observed to be sufficiently furnished with adequate lighting. Resident bathrooms appeared to be clean with no unpleasant odors. Grab bars in all toilets, tub, & shower areas. Non-skid mats in tub/showers. Hot water measured at 118 degrees F. Auditory alarms on exits. Outside area toured. No hazards observed. Interior & exterior walkways observed to be clear & free from obstructions. Medications observed to be organized & stored in locked area. Paperwork maintained. Resident & staff records complete, organized, & up to date. Cleansers, soaps, etc stored in area inaccessible to residents. Smoke & carbon monoxide detectors operational. Fire extinguisher service date: 12/20/2025. Q&A License with updated comments & updated Hospice Waiver approval discussed & provided. No deficiencies observed. Exit interview conduced with Admin & RN. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 28, 2026
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Dec 23, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 12/23/2024, Licensing Program Analyst LPA J. Leffall arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the Required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted by Resident Assistant (RA) Jayden Costa. LPA stated the purpose of the visit. Administrator (A1) Brian Costa arrived shortly after LPA’s arrival. LPA conducted tour of facility with A1. Residents were observed in open living area. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair with no passageway obstructions or fire hazards. Fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of: 12/17/2024. Kitchen was toured. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed to be properly stored in freezer and refrigerator. Refrigerator temperature was observed maintained at 35 degrees F. and freezer was observed maintained at 2 degrees F. All chemicals were in locked storage area. LPA toured samples of resident’s bedrooms, dining room and enclosed patio area. Residents' rooms were toured and observed with adequately furnished bed, dresser, and adequate lighting. LPAs observed grab bars next to toilet and all tub/shower areas. 5 out of 5 residents rooms observed with non-skid shower strips. 5 out of 5 residents bathroom temperatures measured at 105, 112.8, 116.4, 112.4, and 105, degrees F. LPA completed a medication audit. Medications were stored in a locked medication room in a medication cabinet. MARs and medications were reviewed. LPA observed secured Centrally Stored Medication Record. Samples of staff files were reviewed to have all of the required documents. Samples of resident’s files were reviewed to have all the required documents. No deficiencies issued during this inspection. Exit Interview conducted. The following documents requested to be updated and submitted to Fresno CCL by 1/6/25: Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610E, Current Liability Insurance and current Administrator’s certificate. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 23, 2024
Jan 29, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
An unannounced Annual visit was conducted on the date & times indicated above by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Mcclurg. LPA met with Assistant Administrator (AA) Brian Costa; Registered Nurse (RN) & Assistant to the Administrator Cynthia Costa. This facility is fire cleared for delayed egress. Hospice waiver granted for sixteen (16). Physical Plant toured. Kitchen area toured. 2 day supply perishable & 7 day supply non-perishable food observed on the premises. Tight fitting lids on trash cans. Lobby, front sitting rooms, & dining room sufficiently furnished with sufficient lighting. Furnishing observed to be in good repair & appear to be clean with no unpleasant odors. Resident rooms observed to be sufficiently furnished with adequate lighting. Resident bathrooms appeared to be clean with no unpleasant odors. Grab bars in all toilets, tub, & shower areas. Non-skid mats in tub/showers. Hot water measured at 107 degrees F. Auditory alarms on exits. Outside area toured. No hazards observed. Interior & exterior walkways observed to be clear & free from obstruction. Medications observed to be stored in locked area. Cleansers, soaps, etc stored in area inaccessible to residents. Smoke & carbon monoxide detectors operational. Fire extinguisher service date: 12/22/2023 Records review to be continued during a later visit. No deficiencies observed. Exit interview conduced with AA & RN. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 29, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 2 documents
20231 state visit · 1 document
Jan 26, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 1/26/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection - Infection Control. LPA was greeted with Kassandra Rodriguez and granted entry into faciltiy. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and requested to meet with administrator. LPA met with Register Nurse (RN) Cynthia Costa. Administrator Loretta Costa was called and unable to attend meeting. Administrator authorized RN to receive and signed report. All 15 residents were present during the inspection. Administrator Loretta Costa and Assistant Administrator Brian Costa arrived shortly. Upon entry facility staff was observed with facial covering. Visitor log-in/temperature check was observed upon entry. Hand sanitizer was readily available to residents and visitors. Facility has one entrance/exit point. Facility appeared cleaned with no obstruction or fire clearance issues. Social distancing is maintained in the common and dining areas. Social distancing and cough etiquette postings observed in the facility. Cleaning supplies were stored and locked in cleaning closet. LPA checked residents’ locked medications. Food supply was checked and appeared to be an adequate supply. 30 days PPE supplies was observed. All resident’s room toured and observed to be adequately furnished and lit. All shared bedroom LPA observed residents’ bed to be at least 6 feet apart. All bathrooms are observed with securely fastened grab bars. All bathrooms observed trash bin with lid. Hand washing posting observed by bathroom sinks. Staff records were reviewed for good health and infection control training. Half of the resident’s records were reviewed and have updated emergency contact information. Staff records were reviewed for good health and infection control training. No deficiencies issued during this inspection. Exit Interview conducted. The following documents are requested and submitted to Fresno CCL by: 3/7/22. The following updated forms were requested: Lic 309, Lic 500, and Lic 610E. LPA received a copy of the Lic 9282, Lic 308, current liability insurance and current Administrator certificate. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator, RN and Assistant Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 26, 2023
20211 state visit · 1 document
Nov 5, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
An Annual Inspection Control visit was conducted on the date & times indicated above by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Mcclurg. LPA met with Administrator (Admin) Loretta Costa & Assistant Administrator (AA) Brian Costa & stated purpose of visit. One central entry point has been designated for universal entry screening. Routine symptom screening including temperature taken & recorded daily for all staff, residents, & visitors. Infection Control signs are posted, including in bathrooms with hand washing techniques. Soap & paper towels available. Hand sanitizer available on entry & throughout the facility. Face coverings in use & available. Sufficient supply of PPEs. Infection control policies & procedures & practices in place & currently applied. No deficiencies issued. Exit interview conducted with Admin & AA. Report Provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 5, 2021
License holder
Tlc Assisted Living for Seniors, licensed since 2017.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2017, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 5
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2017, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 1 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 2 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 6 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
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 stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about TLC Assisted Living for Seniors
Is TLC Assisted Living for Seniors licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is TLC Assisted Living for Seniors licensed for?
26 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has TLC Assisted Living for Seniors been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is TLC Assisted Living for Seniors still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does TLC Assisted Living for Seniors cost?
$4,500 a month to start is typical in Tulare County, likely $3,500–$5,500. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Tulare County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.
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 TLC Assisted Living for Seniors take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 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 Tlc Assisted Living for Seniors, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaweah Health Medical Center is 1.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can TLC Assisted Living for Seniors keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 8 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
TLC Assisted Living for Seniors license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “TLC ASSISTED LIVING FOR SENIORS”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #547208261. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 26 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Tlc Assisted Living for Seniors, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is January 28, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Starting rate
$4,595 a month to start
Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$3,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Typical starting rate
$4,000 a month to start
Typical in Tulare County · likely $3,000–$5,000On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Typical starting rate
$4,000 a month to start
Typical in Tulare County · likely $3,000–$5,000On the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Typical starting rate
$4,000 a month to start
Typical in Tulare County · likely $3,000–$5,000On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Typical starting rate
$4,000 a month to start
Typical in Tulare County · likely $3,000–$5,000On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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