Dream Care Home

Overview of Dream Care Home

Dream Care Home is a privately-owned assisted living community in Norwalk, CA, that offers assisted living. The community promotes a home-like environment, treating residents like family to ensure they won’t feel lonely during their stay. Medication management, fully furnished rooms, and housekeeping services are also offered to ensure residents have a hassle-free living. With all-inclusive care, the community strives to ease older adults’ financial burdens while receiving high-quality care for their unique needs.

Fun events, engaging activities, and wellness programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. The community also features bedroom furniture and communal spaces with a TV, dedicated to residents’ comfort and healing. Commercial establishments and other local amenities are also located nearby, providing residents with convenient access to their needs and leisure. This trusted assisted living community in California is an ideal choice for older adults needing assistance in their later years.

Facility Direct Line (562) 404-7010 dreamcarehome@yahoo.com

6-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

Walk Score: 87 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

67%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

4 / 6

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

CountyLos Angeles

RCFE Number198602967

Dream Care Home is administered by Mona Castro.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 4 citations 11 total visits 2 complaint visits 5 official inspections 2 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

7 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection January 15, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	4	10	This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better
Serious citations (Type A) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	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 #599 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 599th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	2	4	This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	0.8	2	This facility has 60% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 60% better
Citations per inspection Average 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	11	16	This facility has 31% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 31% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	2	13	This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better Rank #324 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	4	7	This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	5	4	This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	2	10	This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better

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What does this home offer?

No pets allowed

Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Housekeeping Services

Social and Recreational Activities

Personal Care Assistance

Reviews (2)

Dream Care Home Reviews

Mona, Administrator

We take immense pride in being true advocates for our residents, living by our motto: "Your family next to yours." For those without local family, we step in as their primary support system—seamlessly handling everything from daily fresh meals, housekeeping, and laundry to complex hospital logistics. To ensure complete well-being, we maintain strong medical connections, including an on-site primary care physician and staff psychologist. Nestled in a quiet, safe neighborhood, our stable home is licensed for just six residents, creating an intimate, family-like atmosphere. Our residents are alert, independent, and ambulatory. They stay highly engaged by attending a weekday adult day program for socialization, with door-to-door pickup and drop-off. We love celebrating their individuality, hosting backyard barbecues for holidays and cooking custom favorite meals, cakes, and balloons for birthdays. We are proud to provide a place they can truly call home.

Davy Cheng, Daughter

My father, David Cheng, has been with Dream Home Care for about five years now, and it has been a truly wonderful experience for him. He has stayed in different facilities before, but I can honestly say this is one of the best ones he has ever been in. Our hope is that he can stay here long-term. Because it has fewer residents, it doesn't feel crowded, and it feels much more like a real home to him. He is getting excellent care, and they keep him happily busy with plenty of activities. Every day, a transportation service picks him up to take him to local senior events, which he really enjoys. The staff also goes out of their way to make the residents feel special; they celebrate birthdays with a cake and put together nice dinners for holidays like Thanksgiving. Every time we visit—and we had family over to see him recently—the facility is always incredibly clean. The staff is exceptionally friendly and always responsive whenever we have questions or need anything. It is a massive relief to see him so well taken care of and genuinely happy. I highly recommend Dream Home Care.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Is Dream Care Home in a walkable area?

Dream Care Home has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Dream Care Home?

Dream Care Home's occupancy is 67%.

Are pets allowed at Dream Care Home?

No, Dream Care Home has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Dream Care Home?

Mona Castro is the administrator of Dream Care Home.

How many beds does Dream Care Home have?

Dream Care Home has 6 beds.

Has Dream Care Home had any citations?

Dream Care Home has had 4 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

Are there photos of Dream Care Home?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Dream Care Home in the photo gallery on this page.

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