Carmel Care Home
Carmel Care Home in Hesperia, California, is a haven where seniors can receive exceptional residential care, emphasizing a high-level approach to ensure a secure and nurturing environment within this family-owned community. Employing a person-centered approach, Carmel Care Home provides a range of services, including assisted living and board care home services, fostering a residential-style living experience with 24-hour assistance and a home-like setting. The facility also offers dementia and hospice care services, ensuring a personalized and compassionate approach to meet the unique needs of each resident.
Carmel Care Home prioritizes residents’ well-being through features like well-balanced meals, catering to special dietary needs, transportation services, planned activities, ambulation and mobility assistance, as well as daily room cleaning, sanitation, and laundry services. Regular observation of physical and mental conditions is part of the comprehensive care provided, reflecting the commitment to enhancing the overall assisted living experience for seniors.
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About this community
Occupancy
Carmel Care Home is legally operated by Densen, Rommel & Densen, Caroline, and administrated by Rommel Densen.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average• Official inspections (at CA avg) 8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Total visits (69% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #600 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better |
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Citations per year
| 0.4 | 2 | This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 80% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.4 | 3.3 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 5 | 16 | This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 69% better |
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Complaint visits
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better |
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Official inspections
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- November 10, 2025 inspection cited two Type A deficiencies for unlocked chemicals in bathrooms and a dusty ceiling fan posing immediate health and safety risks to residents.
- November 19, 2024 and December 1, 2023 inspections found no deficiencies and confirmed the facility was clean, safe, and in good repair.
- January 31, 2023 inspection had no deficiencies but noted untidy backyard and dining area, resulting in technical assistance for cleanliness.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-storey
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Carmel Care Home
3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hesperia's city center to Carmel Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.48 miles to nearest hospital (Desert Valley Hospital)
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Carmel Care Home is located in Hesperia, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
Compare Assisted Living around Hesperia
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Foremost Retirement Resort |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Hesperia | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
103
Rank
#802 / 1658 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1761 / 2093 | 1 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#719 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1390 / 1487 |
95.8%
Facility
95.8%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#178 / 1368 | - | Foremost Retirement Resort Inc | - |
| Mission of Love |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Hesperia | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1306 / 1658 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1181 / 2093 | 4 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#458 / 1487 |
78.6%
Facility
78.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#630 / 1368 | - | Mission Of Love II Inc. | - |
| Carmel Care Home |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Hesperia | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1322 / 1658 | Yes |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1243 / 2093 | 4 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#738 / 1487 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1223 / 1368 | A+ | Densen, Rommel & Densen, Caroline | - |
| Aloha Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Hesperia | - | No |
0
Facility
0
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2071 / 2093 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Carmel Care Home
Who is the owner of Carmel Care Home?
The legal owner and operator of Carmel Care Home is Densen, Rommel & Densen, Caroline.
Is Carmel Care Home in a walkable area?
Carmel Care Home has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Carmel Care Home?
Carmel Care Home's occupancy is 50%.
Who is the administrator of Carmel Care Home?
Rommel Densen is the administrator of Carmel Care Home.
How many beds does Carmel Care Home have?
Carmel Care Home has 10 beds.
Has Carmel Care Home had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Carmel Care Home has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Carmel Care Home?
Yes — there are 12 photos of Carmel Care Home in the photo gallery on this page.
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