Large community · Licensed for 518 · Alhambra
Atherton
214 South Atlantic Blvd., Alhambra, CA 91801Licensed since 1999
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 518: a large care communityThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 100 residents
- Hospiceup to 10 residents
Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
LICENSED TO SERVE 518 RESIDENTS 60 YEARS AND ABOVE. 259 AMBULATORY AND 259 NON-AMBULATORY. 629 IRVING APPROVED FOR AMBULATORY RESIDENTS ONLY. 625 W. COMMONWEALTH 5O UNITS CLEARED FOR 100 NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 10 RESIDENTS.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
Care services
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Assisted living
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 29, 2025.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withHelp with daily living
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 29, 2025.
Works with residents’ own health care providers
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 29, 2025.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 29, 2025.
Certified nursing assistants on staff
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 29, 2025.
Safety and wellness checks
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 29, 2025.
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 10 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Atherton: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,150a month to start
Likely $4,000–$6,550
From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Costs & moving in
What the base rate includesThe lifestyle · Maintenance · Safety features · Utilities · Some meals · Shopping trips · and 1 more
The lifestyle · Maintenance · Safety features · Utilities · Some meals · Shopping trips · Programming — reported on abh.org · source dated October 28, 2025.
Monthly cost breakdownWith a studio and basic help · room, care and fees$5,150likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,150likely $4,000–$6,550
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 communities with 50 or more beds within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$25,000this home · one time
The home lists this one-time fee on its own website for additional entrance fee, seen October 5, 2026.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,000–$6,700
- $5,150
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $29,000–$31,700
- $30,150
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes11 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $10,995
11 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$8,150.
- Savant of AlhambraAlhambra · 0.6 mi · Large community$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Silverado Senior Living - The HuntingtonAlhambra · 1.2 mi · Large community$8,100Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Prospect ManorSouth Pasadena · 2.4 mi · Large community$5,500Listed on its own website · assisted living, semi-private · seen October 5, 2026
- California Mission InnRosemead · 2.7 mi · Large community$3,000Listed on its own website · san gabriel suite · seen October 5, 2026
- Morningstar of PasadenaPasadena · 3.0 mi · Large community$6,825Listed on its own website · assisted living starting rate · seen October 27, 2026
- Del Mar ParkPasadena · 3.6 mi · Large community$3,250Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Regency Park Oak KnollPasadena · 3.6 mi · Large community$5,950Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Ivy Park at San MarinoSan Gabriel · 3.7 mi · Large community$3,995Listed on its own website · private studio & companion suites available floor plans · seen October 27, 2026
- Villa GardensPasadena · 4.5 mi · Large community$10,995Listed on its own website · seen October 5, 2026
- Astoria Park Senior LivingPasadena · 4.6 mi · Large community$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Arcadia Gardens Retirement HotelArcadia · 5.0 mi · Large community$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 communities with 50 or more beds within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.
Rooms & the spaces they will use (7)Building type · Outdoor space · Common areas
Building typeCampus
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 27, 2025.
Common areasHomes (connected on campus) · Dining areas (connected on campus) · Gardens (connected on campus) · Recreation spaces (connected on campus) · Places of worship (connected on campus) · Inviting common spaces
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 24, 2025.
Housekeeping frequencyWeekly
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 29, 2025.
Visitor parking
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 27, 2025.
AmenitiesTennis Court · Shuffleboard · Library · Golf Course Access · Exercise Room · Craft Rooms · and 8 more
Tennis Court · Shuffleboard · Library · Golf Course Access · Exercise Room · Craft Rooms · Coffee Shop · Bowling Green · Billiard Room · Nursing/Wellness Clinic — reported on abh.org · source dated April 29, 2026.
Meals · Activities · Transportation · Wellness services — reported on abh.org · source dated October 27, 2025.
Housekeeping
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 29, 2025.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (8)Dining style · Nutrition specialist on staff · Meals provided per day
Dining styleRestaurant style
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 28, 2025.
Nutrition specialist on staff
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 27, 2025.
Meals provided per day3
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 29, 2025.
Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its foodFun themed meals · Festive holiday meals · Daily specials · Fresh meals
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 27, 2025.
Meals provided
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 27, 2025.
Dining atmosphereResidents gather, connect, and enjoy good food together.
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 27, 2025.
Catering
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 27, 2025.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (2)Activity types offered · Exercise or fitness program
Activity types offeredActivities · Wellness programs · Clubs · Events · PT health and wellness series · Table tennis · and 2 more
Exercise or fitness programPool group exercises · Classes and programs to help residents stay active · Outdoor exercise classes
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 27, 2025.
Faith, culture & language (2)Cultural community the home serves · Faith tradition
Cultural community the home servesDiversity of all kinds · Retired ministers and missionaries · Over 25 ethnicities
Faith traditionABCOFLASH & Transformation Ministries (dba Aspire Network)
Reported on abh.org · source dated April 29, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (9)Transport for shopping and errands · Tour scheduling link · Neighborhood or area named
Transport for shopping and errands
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 3, 2026.
- Open on the website
Tour scheduling link
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 3, 2026.
Neighborhood or area namedSan Gabriel Valley
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 3, 2026.
Transport for group outings
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 3, 2026.
- Open on the website
Contact form
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 3, 2026.
Notes on visiting accessBus stops are just steps away from Atherton's main entrance.
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 27, 2025.
Transportation
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 3, 2026.
Public transit access claimed
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 27, 2025.
Transit lines namedL.A. Metro system · L.A. Metro
Reported on abh.org · source dated October 27, 2025.
Where it is
214 South Atlantic Blvd., Alhambra, CA 91801Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Alhambra Hospital Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.6 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #197802543 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 7 of 9 documents
20261 state visit · 2 documents
Mar 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez conducted an unannounced Case Management visit to inspect temporary housing for 14 residents while their units are remodeled. LPA met with Administrator Joelle Medina and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed as a Continuing Care Residential Community (RCFE-CCRC) to serve 518 residents, 60 years and above, of which 259 may be non-ambulatory. The hospice waiver is approved for 10 residents. There are currently 26 Assisted Living residents, including 14 in temporary Joselyn wing, 2 residents in the Memory Care unit. LPA toured the Joselyn wing with the Administrator. LPA inspected all 14 rooms and all the rooms met department regulations. No deficiencies observe in the Joselyn wing observed during visit. Fire department will make visit on Monday to re-inspect the temporary units, Exit interview conducted and copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 6, 2026
Mar 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez conducted an unannounced required annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Joelle Medina and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed as a Continuing Care Residential Community (RCFE-CCRC) to serve 518 residents, 60 years and above, of which 259 may be non-ambulatory. The hospice waiver is approved for 10 residents. There are currently 26 Assisted Living residents, including 14 in temporary Joselyn wing, 2 residents in the Memory Care unit, 60 residents in Skilled Nursing, and 254 residents in Independent Living. LPAs toured the community with the Administrator for the Assisted Living and Memory Care units, in addition to some of the common areas of the facility. The Assisted Living unit and Memory Care unit are detached from the main building. The Assisted Living unit consists of 32 individual apartments, of which 19 are being remodeled and 14 residents are being temporary housed at Joselyn wing, with their own bathrooms and a shared dining area. The Memory Care unit consists of 4 bedrooms, one TV room, 1 full bathroom and ½ bathroom, living room, dining room, small visiting room and kitchen. Currently there are two (2) resident residing in memory. There is an alert system installed on all the doors. Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and gloves while assisting residents and medications. Disposals of trash are done immediately after changing a resident. Staff are still cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an infection Control Plan at facility. Operational Requirements: The facility does accept patients with dementia. There are 0 bedridden residents residing at the facility. The facility has enough liability insurance covering injury to residents and guest. (continued on 809C) (continued from 809) Physical Plant & Environment Safety: There is a pool on the premises, and it is secured as required. Facility has operable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors located in each room and hallways and central fire alarm that were all tested. The memory Care was missing carbon monoxide detectors. Facility staff promptly installed them during visit. Knives, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants are locked and inaccessible to residents. No firearms or weapons are stored at the facility. LPA measured the hot water temperature in the resident’s bathrooms and kitchen sink. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms was measured between 112.6-118.8 degrees F, which is within required range of 105-120 degrees F. Staffing: There appears to be sufficient staffing at the facility. The administrator's (Joelle Medina) certificate expires, 06/11/2027 Staff employed are all over the age of 18. Personnel Records-Training: Staff files are maintained at the facility. Staff have current CPR/first aid training and sufficient on-going training. Resident Records-Incident Reports: Resident files are maintained at the facility and have the following documents in their files - Identification & Emergency Information, Original Physician's Report, Pre-admission appraisal/Appraisal Needs & Services Plan. Some residents files need Physicians reports. Resident Rights-Information: The Complaint poster and Residents personal rights are posted by the main entry. Visitors can visit anytime. Incidental - Medical Dental: Some medications were missing from cart and some did not have labels. Most of the medications are administered as ordered. Planned Activities: Facility has sufficient space to accommodate indoor and outdoor activities. There are sufficient supplies and equipment to meet resident's physical capability. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan but requires updating. Fire and disaster drills are conducted monthly. Last one was 3/02/2026 Facility will find additional evacuation location outside the immediate area and update Emergency Disaster plan. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does not accept and retains residents with special health needs. Exit interview conducted, deficiencies cited, technical advisories provided, 809D and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 6, 2026
The state marks this report as 8 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 5. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
20253 state visits · 3 documents
Dec 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez made an unannounced visit to inspect the temporary relocation site of 15 assisted living residents from the assisted living section of facility to the skilled nursing section while renovations are being completed in the assisted living section. LPA met with Joelle E Medina, Administrator and Ruth Diehl, Assistant Director. LPA took tour of section of facility were residents will be relocated with Joelle E Medina, Administrator and Ruth Diehl, Assistant Director. LPA observed the following: 1) All rooms were missing all beds, chairs, dressers, and lamps. 2) Two (2) showers rooms were missing shower heads and non slip mats. 3) Two (2) shower was missing grab bars for toilet and shower. 4) All the rooms were missing smoke/carbon monoxide detectors 5) Water temperature measured within range. Facility will correct the above #1 - #4 and send proof to LPA. Once corrections have been completed, facility will move in residents and notify the department. No deficiencies cited, exit interview conducted and copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 18, 2025
Mar 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Annual ContinuationReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez made subsequent unannounced visit to complete the annual inspection started on 03/10/2025. LPA met with Director of Assisted Living Daniella Doromal and discussed the purpose of the visit. Today LPA reviewed the following. Staffing: There appears to be sufficient staffing at the facility. The Administrator's (Angela Lee) certificate expires 03/28/2025. Administrator retired unexpectedly and facility is in process of hiring new administrator. Proof of renewal Staff employed are all over the age of 18. Personnel Records-Training: Staff files are maintained at the facility. Staff have current CPR/first aid training and sufficient on-going training. Resident Records-Incident Reports: Resident files are maintained at the facility and have the following documents in their files - Identification & Emergency Information, Original Physician's Report, Pre-admission appraisal/Appraisal Needs & Services Plan. Some residents files need current Physicians reports. Resident Rights-Information: The Complaint poster and Residents personal rights are posted by the main entry. Visitors can visit anytime. Food Service: There are sufficient food supplies of 2-day perishable. Seven-day non-perishable in storage. The food is properly stored in the refrigerator to avoid cross contamination Planned Activities: Facility has sufficient space to accommodate indoor and outdoor activities. There are sufficient supplies and equipment to meet resident's physical capability. Incidental Medical & Dental: The medications are centrally stored and in their original containers. During the visit today, LPA reviewed 4 residents' medication, and all medication is administered according to doctor’s orders. However, some PRN medications are missing labels. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan but requires updating. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility accepts and retains residents with special health needs. Two residents with special health needs resides at facility. The staff received training on appropriately caring for residents with special health needs. Exit interview conducted with Director of Assisted Living Daniella Doromal copy of report, 809D and appeal rights provided along with one technical advisory.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 17, 2025
The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Mar 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Alberto Lopez and Sakinah Madyun conducted an unannounced required annual inspection. LPA met with Assistant Director Ruth Diehl and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed as a Continuing Care Residential Community (RCFE-CCRC) to serve 518 residents, 60 years and above, of which 259 may be non-ambulatory. The hospice waiver is approved for 10 residents. There are currently 31 Assisted Living residents, 3 residents in the Memory Care unit, 66 residents in Skilled Nursing, and 254 residents in Independent Living. LPAs toured the community with the Assistant director for the Assisted Living and Memory Care units, in addition to some of the common areas of the facility. The Assisted Living unit and Memory Care unit are detached from the main building. The Assisted Living unit consists of 32 individual apartments with their own bathrooms and a shared dining area. The Memory Care unit consists of 4 bedrooms, one TV room, 1 full bathroom and ½ bathroom, living room, dining room, small visiting room and kitchen. There is an alert system installed at all the doors. Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and gloves while assisting residents and medications. Disposals of trash are done immediately after changing a resident. Staff are still cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and have an infection Control Plan at facility. Operational Requirements: The facility does accept patients with dementia. There 0 bedridden residents residing at the facility. The facility has enough liability insurance covering injury to residents and guest. (continued on 809C) (continued from 809) Physical Plant & Environment Safety: There is a pool on the premises, and it is secured as required. Facility has operable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors located in each room and hallways. Knives were locked and inaccessible to residents. Cleaning solutions were not locked in the common laundry area and accessible to residents. No firearms or weapons are stored at the facility. LPA measured the hot water temperature in random resident’s bathrooms and laundry room and were measured between 107.6 -112.4 degrees F which is within required range of 105-120 degrees F. Skid mat was missing in room #27 Deficiencies cited on 809D, exit interview conducted and copy of report and appeal rights provided. Due to time constraints, LPA will return another day to complete annual inspection.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 10, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Mar 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Annual ContinuationReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation
LPA made subsequent unannounced visit to complete the annual assessment started on 02/27/2024. LPA met with administrator Angela Lee and discussed the purpose of the visit. Today LPA reviewed the following. Operational Requirements: The facility does not accept patients with dementia There 0 bedridden residents residing at the facility. The facility has the sufficient amount of liability insurance covering injury to residents and guest. Physical Plant & Environment Safety: There is a pool on the premises and it is secured as required. Facility has operable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors located in each room and hallways. Knives, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants are locked and inaccessible to residents. No firearms or weapons are stored at the facility. LPA measured the hot water temperature in the resident’s bathrooms and kitchen sink. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms were measured between 121.8 – 129.1 degrees F which is not within required range of 105-120 degrees F. Staffing: There appears to be sufficient staffing at the facility. The administrator's (Angela Lee) certificate has expired, Proof of renewal reviewed. Staff employed are all over the age of 18. Personnel Records-Training: Staff files are maintained at the facility. Staff have current CPR/first aid training and sufficient on-going training. Resident Records-Incident Reports: Resident files are maintained at the facility and have the following documents in their files - Identification & Emergency Information, Original Physician's Report, Pre-admission appraisal/Appraisal Needs & Services Plan. Some residents files need Physicians reports. Resident Rights-Information: The Complaint poster and Residents personal rights are posted by the main entry. Visitors can visit anytime. Continue on 809C Planned Activities: Facility has sufficient space to accommodate indoor and outdoor activities. There are sufficient supplies and equipment to meet resident's physical capability. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan but requires updating. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility accepts and retains residents with special health needs. One resident with special health needs resides at facility. The staff received training on appropriately caring for residents with special health needs. Exit interview conducted, deficiency cited, technical advisories, 809D and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 5, 2024
The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Feb 27, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez conducted an unannounced required annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Angela Lee, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed as a Continuing Care Residential Community (RCFE-CCRC) to serve 518 residents, 60 years and above, of which 259 may be non-ambulatory. The hospice waiver is approved for 10 residents. There are currently 30 Assisted Living residents, 2 residents in the Memory Care unit, 77 residents in Skilled Nursing, and 254 residents in Independent Living. LPA Lopez toured the community with the Administrator for the Assisted Living and Memory Care units, in addition to some of the common areas of the facility. The facility has a universal screening at the front lobby for staff and visitors. Temperature is taken and documented on the sign in log. LPA observed Coronavirus (COVID-19) signage posted throughout the facility. The Assisted Living unit and Memory Care unit are detached from the main building. The Assisted Living unit consists of 32 individual apartments with their own bathrooms and a shared dining area. The dining room tables are socially distanced. The Memory Care unit consists of 4 bedrooms, one TV room, 1.5 bathroom, living room, dining room, and kitchen. There is an alert system installed at all the doors. Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and gloves while assisting residents and medications. Disposals of trash are done immediately after changing a resident. Staff are still cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and have an infection Control Plan at facility. continued... Incidental Medical & Dental: The medications are centrally stored and in their original containers. During the visit today, LPA reviewed 4 residents' medication, and all medication is administered according to doctor’s orders. However, the PRN medications are missing labels. Food Service: There are sufficient food supplies of 2-day perishable. Seven day non-perishable in storage. The food is properly stored in the refrigerator to avoid cross contamination. Due to insufficient time, LPA will return another day to complete inspection. Deficiency cited (see 809D) , copy of report and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 27, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents
20231 state visit · 1 document
Feb 14, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Chan conducted the required annual inspection with the focus of the infection control domain. LPA met with Administrator, Angela Lee, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed as a Continuing Care Residential Community (RCFE-CCRC) to serve 518 residents, 60 years and above, of which 259 may be non-ambulatory. The hospice waiver is approved for 10 residents. There are currently 28 Assisted Living residents and 2 residents in the Memory Care unit. LPA toured the Assisted Living community and the Memory Care unit with the Administrator. All visitors check in at the front lobby for temperature and routine symptom screening for COVID-19. The COVID-19 signage are posted at the main entrance and has a voluntary rapid testing station. The memory care unit is located across from the main building which consists of 4 bedrooms, one t.v room, 1.5 bathroom, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Proper COVID-19 signage are posted at the home. The assisted living building is located behind skilled nursing. The Assisted Living unit consists of 32 individual apartments with their own bathrooms, a communal activity area, and the medication room. There are hand sanitizer stations throughout the facility. Extra soap and paper towels are available. The facility has sufficient PPE supplies for at least 30 days. Tables and chairs in the communal areas and dining area are set up with social distancing. The facility has isolation carts with PPE supplies for use during any positive COVID-19 cases. The housekeepers are employed daily to ensure proper cleaning and disinfecting. LPA checked the medications for 5 residents and they are being administered as prescribed. The emergency contact information for residents are up-to-date. Per Administrator, they are still following the strictest COVID-19 guidance and have backup staffing if needed to assist residents. No deficiencies observed today. An exit interview was held and a copy of this report was given to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 14, 2023
20221 state visit · 1 document
Feb 2, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
censing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Chan conducted an unannounced required annual inspection with the focus of the Infection Control domain. LPA met with Administrator Angela Lee, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed as a Continuing Care Residential Community (RCFE-CCRC) to serve 518 residents, 60 years and above, of which 259 may be non-ambulatory. The hospice waiver is approved for 10 residents. There are currently 26 Assisted Living residents, 3 residents in the Memory Care unit, 88 residents in Skilled Nursing, and 274 residents in Independent Living. LPA Chan toured the community with the Administrator for the Assisted Living and Memory Care units, in addition to the common areas of the facility. The facility has a universal screening at the front lobby for staff and visitors. Temperature are taken and documented on the sign in log. LPA observed Coronavirus (COVID-19) signage posted throughout the facility. The Assisted Living unit and Memory Care unit are detached from the main building. The Assisted Living unit consists of 32 individual apartments with their own bathrooms and a shared dining area. The dining room tables are socially distanced. The Memory Care unit consists of 4 bedrooms, one t.v room, 1.5 bathroom, living room, dining room, and kitchen. There is an alert system installed at all the doors. The cleaning solutions are stored and locked in the cabinet besides the laundry machine. There are sufficient supplies of 2 day perishable and a week of nonperishable items observed. The smoke detectors are hard wired and operable. The fire extinguishers were last inspected on 7/8/21. The hot water temperature was measured between the required range of 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. Medications are centrally stored and locked in the nursing station. LPA randomly selected 6 residents medications for review and did not observe any deficiencies in this area. Per Administrator, they are following guidance set by CCL and updating protocols as needed. There are no discrepancies observed during the visit today. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report along with appeal rights were given to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 2, 2022
License holder
Atherton Baptist Homes, licensed since 1999.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 1999, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 9
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 1999, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 1 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 2 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 6 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Atherton
Is Atherton licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Atherton licensed for?
518 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Atherton been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1999, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 9 state visits over the same years.
Is Atherton still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does Atherton cost?
$5,150 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,000–$6,550. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 communities with 50 or more beds within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 133 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,306 to $5,961 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 133 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Atherton take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Atherton Baptist Homes, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center is 0.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Atherton keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 10 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Atherton license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ATHERTON”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197802543. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 518 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Atherton Baptist Homes, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 1999, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 9 state inspection visits since 1999, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1999, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 9 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1999, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is March 6, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Nearby
Other homes nearby
Licensed homes near this one in Los Angeles County, most information on file first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
- Map
Starting rate
$5,000 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$8,100 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,100–$5,100On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$6,400 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $5,050–$8,400On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,500 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,800On the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$6,800 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $5,400–$8,950On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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