Small home · Licensed for 6 · San Pedro

A Guardian Angel Guest Home

1854 El Rey Road, San Pedro, CA 90732Licensed since 2025

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,600 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,850 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 6 residents
Hospiceup to 6 residents
Bedriddenup to 1 resident

Not on file: dementia approval.

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

AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH ONE(1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDROOM # 3 APPROVED FOR 1 BEDRIDDEN. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6).

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for A Guardian Angel Guest Home: 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.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,600a month to start

Likely $4,550–$6,850

From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,600likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

Starting monthly rate$5,600likely $4,550–$6,850
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 3 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$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,550–$7,000: $5,600
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,350–$10,150: $8,100

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.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $4,000 to $7,000

8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,050–$6,600.

Ethel's Guest HomeSan Pedro · 0.3 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Home of the AmazingRancho Palos Verdes · 1.1 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Velez Care HomeRancho Palos Verdes · 1.5 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
TLC Guest Home IIRancho Palos Verdes · 1.6 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
TarrasaRancho Palos Verdes · 2.0 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Avenida VillaRancho Palos Verdes · 2.0 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Palos Verdes Care CottageRancho Palos Verdes · 2.5 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Ocean Breeze Care Home IILomita · 2.8 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 3 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.

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Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

1854 El Rey Road, San Pedro, CA 90732Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San PedroHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.8 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).

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The 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 #198320506 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jul 2, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 07/02/26, the department conducted an unannounced annual required inspection visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. The department met with caregiver, Renerose Seludo, and the purpose of the visit was explained. The department was granted access to the facility. Administrator, Shirley Danting joined the department for the visit shortly after. The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) non-ambulatory residents of which one (1) may be bedridden elderly residents ages 60 and above. The facility is a single-story home and consists of the following: four (4) resident bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, three (3) bathrooms, living room/activity room, kitchen, dining room, a detached garage which houses the washer and dryer, and an outdoor shaded patio area. All bedrooms were checked, mattresses and box springs were in good condition, adequate lighting, plenty of dresser and closet space was observed. Bathroom toilets and water faucets worked properly, shower was free of mold/mildew, and there are sufficient toiletries accessible to residents. The water temperature properly measured between 105-120 F. A supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed, toxins and knifes were stored and inaccessible to residents, no weapons nor bodies of water on the premises, exits and walkways are free of debris/hazards. The department conducted a review of five (5) residents records, five (5) resident Medication Administration Records (MAR) and four (4) staff records and observed to be complete and in order. First aid kit observed along with manual, fire extinguishers were fully charged, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were operational, and the last fire/emergency drill was completed on 06/10/26. Facility fees are current, liability insurance is active (TRL Insurance Marketing Policy #00164269-1 exp. 06/05/27), and Administrator certificate is active (exp. 07/25/26). Annual fees are current. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 2, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Feb 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 02/10/2025, Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA’s) Yolanda Rosser, LPA Rosser met with and toured the facility with Licensee, Shirley Danting and Ethel Monterroso, administrators. The facility plans to support individuals who are 60 years of age and older . The facility has a fire clearance for (5) non ambulatory, (1) bedridden. LPA assured fire extinguishers were charged and operable on the Announced Pre-Licensing visit. Census is 4. The facility is under new ownership. The facility is a single-story with four(4) bedrooms, (1) Staff room and (3) three restrooms. LPA Rosser observed the following during a tour of the facility: living room/ activity room, dining room, and kitchen. The areas inspected have the required furnishings, lighting, and storage. The required perishable and non-perishable food supply was observed. LPA Rosser toured the detached garage and observed a washer/dryer. The patio area is located in the backyard and is shaded. The front yard landscape is clean and gated. The walkways around the facility are free of obstructions. The facility is newly renovated. LPA Rosser conducted a test of the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and found them to be functioning properly. LPA Rosser conducted a test of the water temperature in the bathrooms and kitchen. The water temperature registered at 106-115°F. LPA Rosser observed inaccessible storage areas for medications, sharp objects, and chemicals. All fire extinguishers were charged and operable. The facility is very well kept. During this visit LPA Rosser found no corrections are needed. The Component III was completed during this visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator Shirley Danting.h.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 10, 2025

License holder

A Guardian Angel Guest Home, licensed since 2025.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 2
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 2025, 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	0
Substantiated allegations	0	0
Total complaints	0	0

“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 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about A Guardian Angel Guest Home

Is A Guardian Angel Guest Home licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is A Guardian Angel Guest Home licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has A Guardian Angel Guest Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.

Is A Guardian Angel Guest Home still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does A Guardian Angel Guest Home cost?

$5,600 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,550–$6,850. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 232 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,151 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 232 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 A Guardian Angel Guest Home 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 A Guardian Angel Guest Home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro is 0.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can A Guardian Angel Guest Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.