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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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Dream Care Home is administrated by Mona Castro.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
6 points above the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
Inspection score: 82 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 6 points above the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations 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 |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations 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 |
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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 |
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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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Total Residents: 6 Residents
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Personal Care Assistance
2.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Norwalk's city center to Dream Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Dream Care Home is located in Norwalk, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Hollywood Hills 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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Los Angeles (Central La) | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
103
Rank
#563 / 1658 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2093 | 4 | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1356 / 1397 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3
Rank
#988 / 1164 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#885 / 1486 |
55.8%
Facility
55.8%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1081 / 1249 | Pacifica Hollywood LLC; Hollywood Mgr LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Mission Viejo |
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. | Mission Viejo | 110
Facility
110
CA AVG
103
Rank
#644 / 1658 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1393 / 2093 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#336 / 1486 |
75.5%
Facility
75.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#681 / 1249 | Szr Mission Viejo Asst Lvg; Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt | Private / Shared Rooms |
| Brookdale Central Whittier |
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. | Whittier (East Whittier) | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
103
Rank
#840 / 1658 | Yes |
83
Facility
83
CA AVG
57
Rank
#338 / 2093 | 6 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1222 / 1397 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1015 / 1164 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
13
Rank
#392 / 1486 |
57.6%
Facility
57.6%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1063 / 1249 | Brea Whittier LLC; Emeritus Corporation | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Silverado Rolling Hills Memory Care Community |
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. | Torrance (Walteria) | 68
Facility
68
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1017 / 1658 | Yes |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#417 / 2093 | - | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1388 / 1486 |
64.7%
Facility
64.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#958 / 1249 | Silverado Rolling Hills LLC& Silverado Senior Liv | Private / Shared Rooms |
| Dream 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. | Norwalk | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1331 / 1658 | No |
87
Facility
87
CA AVG
57
Rank
#249 / 2093 | 5 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | - |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#865 / 1249 | - | Private / Shared Rooms |
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.
Dream Care Home's occupancy is 67%.
Mona Castro is the administrator of Dream Care Home.
Dream Care Home has 6 beds.
Dream Care Home has had 4 recently reported deficiencies.
Yes — there are 7 photos of Dream Care Home in the photo gallery on this page.
Dream Care Home is located at 11838 163rd St, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA.
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