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Atkins Way Home

Residential care in Porterville, California

Checked November 1, 2026

Provider details
Address1551 N. ATKINS WAY
CityPorterville
StateCalifornia
ZIP code93257
CountyTULARE
Phone(559) 782-3481
License number547204240
License typeResidential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) — California's assisted living license
Licensing statusLICENSED
Licensed since5/11/2009
LicenseeSTONER, V., MOORE, D. & RICKMAN, V.
Capacity5
Care typesresidential care, assisted living
Services offered24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living
CMS quality noteLicensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.

Atkins Way Home is in 1551 N. ATKINS WAY, Porterville, CA 93257. Phone: (559) 782-3481. Ownership: not stated in the source file. It holds California RCFE license 547204240 (status LICENSED, first licensed 5/11/2009, capacity 5). In California, assisted living is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.

Who pays for residential care?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

Residential care guide · Paying for care

Other residential care in TULARE County

Common questions about Atkins Way Home

Where is Atkins Way Home located?

Atkins Way Home is at 1551 N. ATKINS WAY, Porterville, California 93257.

What care and services does Atkins Way Home offer?

Atkins Way Home offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living.

How do I contact Atkins Way Home?

Call Atkins Way Home at (559) 782-3481.

How much does assisted living cost?

The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in California can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?

No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.

What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?

Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.

Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?

Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.

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