Small home · Licensed for 6 · Glendora

Higher Aim Elderly Care

1033 E Virginia Ave, Glendora, CA 91741Licensed since 2026

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,350 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,550 See costs

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. SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS OF WHOM ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #1 ONLY. UPSTAIRS SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY CLIENTS. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6) CLIENTS.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

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 Higher Aim Elderly Care: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,350a month to start

Likely $4,350–$6,550

From 21 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$5,350likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$5,350likely $4,350–$6,550
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 21 small homes and similar homes within 10 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 $4,350–$6,700: $5,350
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,150–$9,900: $7,850

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 homes21 nearby homes publish starting rates of $1,900 to $8,000

21 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,400–$6,350.

Glen Park at GlendoraGlendora · 1.3 mi · Mid-size home
$6,102Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Bentits Retirement VillaSan Dimas · 2.2 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
San Dimas Adventist Home CareSan Dimas · 2.8 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Family HomeSan Dimas · 4.3 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Genesis Manor IVLa Verne · 4.6 mi · Small home
$4,750Listed on its own website · shared room · seen October 27, 2026
A Faithful Home of CovinaCovina · 5.6 mi · Small home
$2,295Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
Gold Medal EstatesClaremont · 6.0 mi · Small home
$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Alta Loma Gardens Residential Care #2Claremont · 6.6 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Vine ResidenceWest Covina · 7.2 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Inspired Elderly Care LivingWest Covina · 7.3 mi · Small home
$4,650Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Gold Medal Senior Living GardensClaremont · 7.5 mi · Small home
$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Western Assemblies HomeClaremont · 7.8 mi · Mid-size home
$1,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Glen Park at MonroviaMonrovia · 7.9 mi · Mid-size home
$5,286Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Happy Home Care for ElderlyDiamond Bar · 8.0 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Grant Serenity of MonroviaMonrovia · 8.0 mi · Small home
$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Genesis Manor VClaremont · 8.2 mi · Small home
$4,750Listed on its own website · shared room · seen October 27, 2026
Genesis Manor IIClaremont · 8.2 mi · Small home
$4,750Listed on its own website · shared room · seen October 27, 2026
Mountain View CenterClaremont · 8.4 mi · Mid-size home
$2,550Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Active Care HomeWest Covina · 9.0 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Ira CareUpland · 9.8 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Banner Ridge Country HomeDiamond Bar · 9.9 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed 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 21 small homes and similar homes within 10 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

1033 E Virginia Ave, Glendora, CA 91741Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.6 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).

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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 #198603909 · See the state’s own record

The full record — 1 document

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jan 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Blanca Gonzalez conducted an announced Pre-Licensing Inspection visit and met with Applicant Cheryl Carter. This Pre-Licensing Inspection is due to a change of ownership. The facility has an approved fire clearance to be licensed to serve six (6) residents aged 60 and over, five (5) non-ambulatory and one (1) bedridden. LPA and Applicant toured the physical plant interior and exterior. The Pre-Licensing Inspection CARE Tool was used and the following was observed: The facility is a single-story located in a residential area of Glendora. The home consist of living room, dining area, kitchen, three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, laundry room, detached garage, front yard and back yard. Laundry room included a locked cabinet for detergent and cleaning supplies. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector observed, tested and are operable. Fire extinguishers last serviced 08/19/2025 continued on LIC809C Appliances such as a microwave, refrigerator and stove were observed to be clean and operating properly. Adequate food supply is stored in the kitchen and consists of the following: 2-day perishables, and 7-day non-perishables. Sharps were observed secured and inaccessible to residents. Centrally stored medications are located in a locked cabinet in the dining area. Dining area was clean with sufficient seating. Living room was observed with sufficient seating for residents and has a fireplace with a covered screen. Grab bars and non-skid floors were observed in the bathrooms. The water temperature was tested in all bathrooms and measured above the required 105-120 degrees F. Licensee adjusted at time of visit. Residents bedrooms have all required furniture, lighting, and bedding. There is closet space for clothing and other belongings. Extra, clean linen were observed in a cabinet in the hallway. Staff and client files are maintained secured. Doors, exits, hallways, and passageways were clear and free of obstruction. The front and back yards were observed to be clean and free of debris. Licensee will provide an outdoor seating area with umbrella for shade and sufficient seating for residents. No pools or bodies of water were observed.. There are no firearms present at the facility. The first-aid kit was observed to be complete. Component III was completed. The Pre-licensing is complete, and the facility has no deficiencies. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Applicant. Accordingly, LPA will submit a copy of this facility evaluation report to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) for review. If the applicant has questions regarding the status of the application, they have been instructed to communicate with the CAB Analyst assigned to their application.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 6, 2026

License holder

Higher Aim Elderly Care LLC, licensed since 2026.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 1
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 2026, 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.

The earlier licensePreviously at this address: Peaceful Gardens (license #198603028).

The state lists license #198603028 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #198603028 are on the state’s record of that license.

The state’s record for license #198603028 The state’s record for license #198603909

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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 Higher Aim Elderly Care

Is Higher Aim Elderly Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Higher Aim Elderly Care licensed for?

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

Has Higher Aim Elderly Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 1 state visit over the same years.

Is Higher Aim Elderly Care still open?

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

What does Higher Aim Elderly Care cost?

$5,350 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,350–$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?”

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 Higher Aim Elderly 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 Higher Aim Elderly Care LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital is 1.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Higher Aim Elderly 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.