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You're not handing your parent over. You're choosing who works for them.

This page is for the person doing the research at midnight. We'll walk you through how the conversation starts, what the move-in looks like, and how you stay part of your parent's daily life.

Start the conversation

How it begins

The first question is about your parent, not their chart.

Our admission conversation starts with who your parent is—their routines, opinions, and what a good day looks like for them. Medical history comes later; the person comes first.

Move-in is paced to them. Some residents settle in over a weekend; others take three weeks. We follow their lead, not a standard intake window. Belongings, routines, and preferences come with them.

A furnished resident bedroom at Loving Hands with a made bed, dresser, armchair and wood floors
What an RCFE is

Licensed assisted living, in a house on a residential street

In California, assisted living and board-and-care homes are licensed as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly. They serve adults 60 and over who need help with daily life but not round-the-clock nursing.

Many RCFEs are large buildings. Bellman House follows the same state rules and inspections, with the size and feel of a household.

How Bellman House compares with large assisted living and skilled nursing
BELLMAN HOUSELARGE ASSISTED LIVINGSKILLED NURSING
SettingA home in a Downey neighborhoodApartment style buildingClinical facility
Residents6Often 50 or moreVaries
StaffThe same small team, consistent shiftsRotating staff across floorsNursing staff by shift
Daily ScheduleSet by residents' preferencesSet by the buildingSet by care needs
Our license

Licensed to keep residents home as their needs change

Loving Hands Assisted Care is licensed by the California Department of Social Services as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. Our approvals mean a resident doesn't have to move out when walking gets harder or when it's time for hospice.

Facility number
198603969
Licensed since
May 22, 2026
Capacity
6 residents, age 60 and over
Mobility
Approved for 6 non-ambulatory residents, 1 bedridden
Hospice
Hospice waiver for all 6 residents
Client groups
RCFE and dementia
A staff member leaning in to talk with an elderly resident at a table with coffee cups and a notebook
Families stay in

You don't become a visitor when your parent moves here.

Families are active participants—you'll know the staff by name, hear about the week's programs, and be part of conversations about care as they evolve. There's no visiting schedule to request.

We keep families informed because residents want them to be. If your parent has opinions about something—and they will—you'll hear about it from them, not just from us.

No question is too early.

You don't need a decision made before you call. Tell us a little about your parent and where you are in the process—we'll take it from there.

Schedule a visit
(562) 441-8446
Moving in

What the steps look like

  1. Call or visit

    A free 45-minute visit at Bellman House. You don't need a decision made before you call.

  2. Get to know your parent

    We talk about routines and preferences, and complete California's pre-admission appraisal LIC 603 together.

  3. Physician's report

    Your parent's doctor completes the state medical assessment LIC 602A. We coordinate with their office.

  4. Move in at their pace

    We review the admission agreement with you, then plan a move-in that brings their belongings and routines with them.