Excellence Board And Care
State licensed12551 Downey Ave., Downey, CA 90242
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
The Villa
Downey, CaliforniaState inspected Feb 10, 2026, 12 citations since 2022
About The Villa
The Villa provides thoughtful assisted living support in Downey, California, where residents receive personalized care that respects independence while ensuring safety and comfort. Our team focuses on helping seniors maintain dignity and engagement in daily life.
Community at a glance
Capacity
15 residents
State license
#198204587, Licensed
Location
Downey, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
12565 Downey Avenue, Downey, California 90242
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects The Villa. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited The Villa on February 10, 2026.
Since February 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections and 3 complaint visits.
Inspectors issued 3 Type A citations and 9 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 3 complaints, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
Feb 10, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
3
Type B citations
9
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 0 | 3 | 9 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Feb 10, 2026, Feb 18, 2025, Mar 6, 2024, Feb 15, 2023, Feb 25, 2022.
Complaints
- May 15, 20251 unsubstantiated
- August 4, 20235 unsubstantiated
- June 27, 20235 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
- 198204587
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 15 residents
- Licensed since
- February 15, 2005
- Licensee
- Playa de Oro, LLC
- Administrator
- David Kim
Location
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12565 Downey AvenueDowney, CA 90242
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has The Villa had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued The Villa 3 Type A citations and 9 Type B citations since February 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was The Villa last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on February 10, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about The Villa?+
The state investigated 3 complaints since February 2022. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 11 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.