37620 Simi Street
Palmdale, CA 93552
6 beds • Est. 2001 (24 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
5 citations in the last 2 years and 2 older across 10 inspections, plus 4 substantiated complaints. We'd recommend reviewing the full state record before visiting. Last inspected in October 2025.
Best Elder Care is a 6-bed residential care home in Palmdale, operating under the Excellent Home Care brand that has served the Antelope Valley since 2007. Founded by Amy Morales, a first-generation Filipino American with nursing education and a master's in hospitality management, the home offers long-term care, respite care, mobility assistance with Hoyer lifts, and medication management.
Notably, it accepts Veterans Aid and Attendance, the Assisted Living Waiver Program, Long Term Care Insurance, and CAL-AIM.
24 years of licensed operation
Licensed since 2001, this is one of the longest-running care homes in Palmdale. That longevity means established routines, experienced staff, and a track record you can actually verify. Ask about how long current caregivers have been with the home.
Accepts multiple funding sources including ALW and VA benefits
This home participates in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, accepts Veterans Aid and Attendance pensions, Long Term Care Insurance, and CAL-AIM. If you're navigating affordability, these options can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Founder brings nursing and hospitality expertise
Amy Morales has both registered nursing education and a master's in Hotel and Restaurant Management. That combination of clinical knowledge and hospitality training is unusual for a small care home operator and speaks to a focus on both care quality and living experience.
Equipped for residents with mobility challenges
The facility is wheelchair accessible, ADA compliant, and equipped with sling lifts and Hoyer lifts. Not all small care homes invest in this equipment, and it matters for residents who need help transferring from bed to chair.
Antelope Valley is remote from central LA
Palmdale is roughly 60 miles from central Los Angeles. If family members live in the LA basin, regular visits will require significant drive time. Factor in the commute before committing.
Staff credentials are solid but verify individually
The website notes all staff are DOJ/FBI fingerprinted and CPR/First Aid certified with 20 hours of annual continuing education. These are good baselines, but ask specifically about the caregivers who will be working with your loved one.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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37620 Simi Street, Palmdale, CA 93552
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$5,325/mo
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