Lakewood, California
You Are Why
Assisted Living · Residential Care
12535 Elvins Street, Lakewood, CA 90715
You Are Why is a small assisted living and residential care community in Lakewood, California, serving six residents.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- May 2023
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
You Are Why has a citation-free record across all three inspections conducted since it was licensed in May 2023, with no complaint investigations on file.
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- Track record — All three routine inspections checked areas like medication management and staff training with no Type A or Type B citations issued, giving a clean baseline for this small six-bed home.
- Operating tenure — With just over three years of licensed operation and three inspection cycles completed, the record is still relatively young but consistent so far.
- Complaints — No complaint investigations have been filed against this community, meaning the clean record reflects routine oversight only rather than a track record tested by outside allegations.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #198603667
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 3
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 5
Facility evaluation
May 5, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jun 3, 2025
Facility evaluation
May 14, 2024
Facility evaluation
May 1, 2023
Facility evaluation
Apr 19, 2023
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Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,000 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $4,000 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $5,200 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
7 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
4 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Dining Options
1 feature- Accommodates special diets
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
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