Lakewood Palace Hc
State licensed12440 East 207th St., Lakewood, CA 90715
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
You Are Why
Lakewood, CaliforniaState inspected May 5, 2026, no citations since 2023
About You Are Why
You Are Why brings personalized assisted living to Lakewood, California, where compassionate care meets daily independence. Our team understands that moving to assisted living is deeply personal—we focus on what matters most to you and your family, supporting your lifestyle while providing the help you need.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#198603667, Licensed
Location
Lakewood, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
12535 Elvins St, Lakewood, California 90715
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects You Are Why. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited You Are Why on May 5, 2026.
Since April 2023, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 3 routine inspections and 2 other visits.
Those visits produced no citations.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
No complaints were investigated in that time.
Last visit
May 5, 2026
Routine inspections
3
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0
Visits and citations
No citations in the state's record for You Are Why.
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on May 5, 2026, Jun 3, 2025, May 14, 2024.
Complaints
- Date not reportedOutcome not reported
- 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
- 198603667
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- May 16, 2023
- Licensee
- You Are Why LLC
- Administrator
- Palafox, Lorena
Location
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12535 Elvins StLakewood, CA 90715
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has You Are Why had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued no citations to You Are Why since April 2023.
When was You Are Why last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on May 5, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about You Are Why?+
The state has no complaint investigations on record for You Are Why since April 2023.
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.