Small home · Licensed for 6 · Inglewood
Augustine Family Elder Care
544 St. John Pl., Inglewood, CA 90301Licensed since 2025
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · 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
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 6 residents
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
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. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORIES WHERE ONE (1) CAN BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #1 (MASTER BEDROOM). WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6) RESIDENTS.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
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
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Augustine Family Elder Care: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,600a month to start
Likely $4,600–$6,900
From 24 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
Starting monthly rate$5,600likely $4,600–$6,900
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 8 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 $4,600–$7,050
- $5,600
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,400–$10,200
- $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.
Rates at nearby homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $9,000
24 homes like this within 8 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$8,000.
- Ladera Sunrise Care HomeLos Angeles · 1.7 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ladera VistaLos Angeles · 2.1 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Harvard Hope HouseLos Angeles · 3.6 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Bentley ManorLos Angeles · 5.8 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Miko InnLos Angeles · 6.0 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Simla Villas, Redondo BeachRedondo Beach · 6.1 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa ChristaTorrance · 6.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Josephines Garden VillaManhattan Beach · 6.3 mi · Small home$7,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Atkinson Care HomeTorrance · 6.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aviation Guest HomeManhattan Beach · 6.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Morningside TerraceTorrance · 6.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Tiara VillaTorrance · 6.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Royal Palms VillaTorrance · 6.7 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Hearts of Paradise HomeTorrance · 6.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Americare Assisted LivingRedondo Beach · 6.8 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Summerland ManorTorrance · 6.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Daniella's HomeTorrance · 6.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Coastal HouseLos Angeles · 7.1 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Redondo Beach Elderly HomeRedondo Beach · 7.1 mi · Mid-size home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ayres Residential Care Home-Century CityLos Angeles · 7.2 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Helping Hands With CareCompton · 7.2 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- TLC Guest Home 1Torrance · 7.3 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Active Board + CareTorrance · 7.4 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Asahi Residential CareTorrance · 7.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 8 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
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
544 St. John Pl., Inglewood, CA 90301Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Centinela Hospital Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.2 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 #198320576 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
20252 state visits · 2 documents
Oct 3, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 10/03/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Wendy Gibbs, conducted a scheduled Pre-Licensing Visit. LPA met with Licensee Andrea Augustine, and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. LPA was granted entry. An application was submitted to CCLD on 07/16/2025. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly that will serve six (6) residents over the age of 60. The facility has an approved Fire Clearance for five (5) non-ambulatory and one (1) bedridden in bedroom #1. The facility has a hospice waiver for six (6) residents. Physical Plant/Structure The facility is a single-story structure in a residential neighborhood. It consists of four (4) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living area, laundry room, front and backyard, and attached garage. The backyard has a shaded patio with a table and chairs. All walkways around the facility were observed clean, clear, and free of debris, obstruction, and hazards. LPA observed a pool in the back yard that has a fence around it that meet Title 22 regulations and is inaccessible to residents. All windows, screens, and blinds were observed to be in good repair. LPA observed a screened fireplace that is inaccessible to residents. Bedrooms LPA inspected resident bedrooms. LPA observed the resident rooms were clean and in good repair. LPA observed the bedrooms have the required furniture including bed(s), dresser(s), nightstand(s) with lamp(s), chair(s), and ample storage space for resident’s personal belongings. The beds have the required linens including a mattress cover, fitted sheets, top sheet, blanket, comforter, and pillows. Bedrooms were observed with ample lighting. LPA observed an ample supply of linens in a closet in the hallway. Bathroom LPA inspected all bathrooms and observed them to be operable and within Title 22 regulations. LPA observed all showers were clean and free of mildew and mold. All safety handrails are securely fastened. LPA observed nonskid mats and shower chairs available in the showers. LPA observed an ample supply of toiletries, towels, and wash clothes for residents. The water temperature in the bathrooms measured 112.5-degrees, 112.3-degrees, and 113.2-degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen LPA inspected the kitchen and found it to be clean and sanitary. All appliances were observed operational and in good repair. LPA observed an ample supply of cookware, dishware, and cutlery. LPA observed a 2-day supply of perishable foods, and 7-day supply of nonperishable foods properly labeled and stored. The water temperature measured 114.3-degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed knives and sharps secured in a locked in a drawer. All cleaning supplies were observed secured in the locked cabinet under the sink. Common Areas During the facility inspection, LPA observed in the living area there are recliners to accommodate residents. LPA observed an ample supply of games, activities, and reading material available. The dining room has a large table with chairs to accommodate residents. LPA observed the facility to be appropriately furnished at the time of visit. All rooms were observed clean and in good repair. LPA observed all rooms and hallways have ample lighting. The hallways have night lights. All walkways and hallways in the facility were observed clean, clear, and free of obstructions and hazards. The facility was maintained at a comfortable temperature. Files LPA observed a cabinet in the laundry area where the resident files and staff files will be locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed the Licensee has a valid Administrator Certificate active till 09/19/2026. LPA received and reviewed a copy of the facility’s Emergency and Disaster Plan For Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (LIC610E). LPA observed a copy of the LIC610E posted in the facility in a hallway. LPA received and reviewed a copy of the facility’s Infection Control Plan. LPA observed a copy of the facility’s Infection Control Plan posted in the hallway. LPA observed all required signs and information posted inside the facility. Medications LPA observed a cabinet in the kitchen where Centrally Stored Medications will be secured. LPA observed and tested the lock on the medication cabinet. Medications will be documented on a Medication Administration Record (MAR). Safety LPA observed two (2) fully charged fire extinguisher last serviced on 10/28/2024. LPA observed and tested all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and found them to be operable. All doors have an alarm that chimes when a door exiting the facility is opened. The facility has a working landline telephone. LPA observed a First Aid kit with the required items and a current manual secured in the medication cabinet. LPA observed a supply of emergency food and water. LPA observed a supply of emergency lighting and batteries. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Infection Control Upon entry, LPA observed a sanitizing station that consisted of a Visitor Sing in log, hand sanitizer, thermometer, and masks available. LPA observed required Infection Control signs posted in the facility. LPA observed an ample supply of cleaning products secured in locked cabinets. Licensee and LPA reviewed and discussed Component III. LPA did not observe any advisory deficiencies or violations. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Andrea Augustine, and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 3, 2025
Aug 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): none COMP II Participants: Andrea Augustine, Applicant/Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams) On August 6, 2025, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the Applicant/Administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, Applicant/Administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility Operation: License Type, Client/Resident Populations, and Program. 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing Requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General Provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 6, 2025
License holder
Augustine Family Elder Care, Inc., 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
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 Augustine Family Elder Care
Is Augustine Family Elder Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Augustine Family Elder Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Augustine Family Elder Care 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 Augustine Family Elder Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.
What does Augustine Family Elder Care cost?
$5,600 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,600–$6,900. 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 24 small homes and similar homes within 8 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 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 Augustine Family Elder Care 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 Augustine Family Elder Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Centinela Hospital Medical Center is 1.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Augustine Family Elder Care 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.
Augustine Family Elder Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “AUGUSTINE FAMILY ELDER CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #198320576. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Augustine Family Elder Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 2 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 2 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 7, 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) ↗
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Starting rate
$4,000 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
- Map
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$5,200 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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$5,450 a month to start
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- Hospice: on the state record
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$4,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,100–$5,100On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,550 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,850On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,350 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,550On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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