The Villa
State licensed12565 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90242
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Excellence Board And Care
Downey, CaliforniaState inspected Mar 24, 2026, 21 citations since 2023
About Excellence Board And Care
Excellence Board And Care offers personalized assisted living support in Downey, California, where residents receive help with daily activities while maintaining independence. Our compassionate team focuses on creating a comfortable home environment that respects each person's individual needs and preferences.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#198603661, Licensed
Location
Downey, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
12551 Downey Ave., Downey, California 90242
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Excellence Board And Care. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Excellence Board And Care on March 24, 2026.
Since November 2023, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 2 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit and 5 other visits.
Inspectors issued 6 Type A citations and 15 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 1 complaint, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
Mar 24, 2026
Routine inspections
2
Type A citations
6
Type B citations
15
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 5 | 6 | 15 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Jan 22, 2026, Nov 22, 2024.
Complaints
- March 24, 20265 unsubstantiated
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 198603661
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- January 19, 2024
- Licensee
- Excellence Board and Care LLC
- Administrator
- Espinal, Alma
Location
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12551 Downey Ave.Downey, CA 90242
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Excellence Board And Care had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Excellence Board And Care 6 Type A citations and 15 Type B citations since November 2023. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Excellence Board And Care last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on March 24, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Excellence Board And Care?+
The state investigated 1 complaint since November 2023. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 5 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.