Small home · Licensed for 6 · San Gabriel
The Good Nests
307 N Del Mar Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91775Licensed since 2026
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 4 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; APPROVED FOR CAPACITY OF SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORYOF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN; ROOM 3 APPROVED FOR BEDRIDDEN; WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (4)
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — 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 The Good Nests: 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
$7,000a month to start
Likely $5,750–$8,600
From 19 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$7,000likely a month
Starting monthly rate$7,000likely $5,750–$8,600
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 19 small homes and similar homes 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$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 $5,750–$8,750
- $7,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,700–$11,800
- $9,500
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 homes19 nearby homes publish starting rates of $5,000 to $10,000
19 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $6,250–$8,100.
- Grant Serenity on CharlotteSan Gabriel · 0.8 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Home Away Assisted LivingSan Gabriel · 1.6 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- The RetreatPasadena · 2.4 mi · Mid-size home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Trinity Hills Estates - WalnutArcadia · 2.8 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Moon Light Boarding CarePasadena · 2.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Assisted Living & Wellness - HollyArcadia · 3.2 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rose Valley ArcadiaArcadia · 3.3 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of Sierra MadrePasadena · 3.3 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity Homes of PasadenaPasadena · 3.4 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Montevista GardenPasadena · 3.4 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Pasadena MansionPasadena · 3.6 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Hampton Guest HomePasadena · 3.6 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- The CottagePasadena · 4.3 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Rose Valley GarfiasPasadena · 4.5 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Hastings Ranch HomePasadena · 4.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Chalet Terrace Senior LivingMonterey Park · 4.5 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- El Molino Rose VillaPasadena · 4.6 mi · Small home$8,250Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Varda HomePasadena · 4.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grandridge Residential CareMonterey Park · 5.0 mi · Small home$6,500Listed 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 19 small homes and similar homes 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
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
307 N Del Mar Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91775Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- San Gabriel Valley Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.5 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 #198603978 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
20262 state visits · 2 documents
May 19, 2026Facility evaluation reportPost LicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Post Licensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza arrived unannounced to conduct an Post Licensing inspection. The purpose of the visit was explained to caregiver Daniela Miranda. Administrator was contacted telephonically. The Facility is licensed for six (6) non- ambulatory elderly residents ages 59 and over. Observations & Record Review: LPA toured and inspected the facility. It consists of four three (3) bedrooms [1 private and 2 shared], three (3) bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room, storage room, 2 car detached garage, backyard patio area, and fenced pool. Sharps were observed locked and inaccessible to residents in care. No obstructions were noted in hallways or living areas. Sufficient furniture and lighting was observed throughout the facility. A complete record of resident files was not available for review. Licensee attempted to send records electronically, but was unsuccessful. There are currently 2 residents hospitalized. Two (2) resident files were reviewed. Reliever staff (S1) was not associated to the facility. Licensee associated S1 during the visit. Centrally stored medications were reviewed. They were observed locked and inaccessible to residents. The facility has a posted Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Complaint Poster. Pursuant to Title 22, a deficiency was cited and a technical violation was issued. The report was reviewed with caregiver Daniela Miranda. A copy of the report and appeal rights was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 19, 2026
Mar 5, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza made an announced visit and met with Licensee Tiffany Montoya. An application was submitted to Community Care Licensing Department (CCLD) for an initial application of a Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) to serve adults ages 60 and over. The plan of operation includes a Dementia Care program and a hospice waiver for four (4) residents. The requested capacity is for five (5) non-ambulatory, of which one (1) may be bedridden in room #3. Structure: Facility is a single-story home located in a residential area consisting of three (3) bedrooms, of which bedroom #3 is designated for bedridden residents, living room, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, kitchen, 2 dining rooms, den, office, laundry room, storage room, attached garage, and backyard with a fenced pool and covered patio area. Front yard is landscaped with grass. Doors and windows have auditory alarms. Bedroom Clients: Each bedroom is designated as shared bedrooms. Bedrooms are equipped with one bed, night-stand, chair, lamp, and overhead lighting. Bathrooms: Two (2) full bathrooms and one (1) half bathroom are equipped with working toilets, wash basins, bathtub/ walk-in shower. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: All beds had required linen/supplies which include, pillowcase, fitted sheet, blanket and bedspreads, but did not have mattress pads. Adequate supply of linens is stored in hallway closets. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan: Emergency numbers are posted and readily available for review. Two (2) fire extinguishers were observed. Facility has a land line telephone. Food Service: Dishes, cups, and flatware are stored in the kitchen cupboards, inspected and in good repair. Knives, cutlery, and other sharp kitchen utensils were observed locked and inaccessible. Adequate food supply is stored in the kitchen and consists of the following: 2-day perishables, and 7-day non-perishables. Emergency water supply was observed. Smoke Detectors: There are electrical & inter-connected smoke detectors located in all bedrooms, common areas, and hallways. Appliances: Refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer are in good condition. The residence is equipped with central heating and air conditioning. Toxins: Cleaning supplies, and toxins are locked only accessible to staff. ***Narrative continues next page.**** Water Temperature: Hot water was tested in all bathrooms, and kitchen sink. Water temperature was within normal limits 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5 degrees C) and not more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.8 degrees C). Medication, First-Aid Kit & Book: Designated centrally stored medications cabinet, and the first-aid kit has been inspected which has at least the following: tweezers, scissors, antiseptic, bandages, gauze, thermometer; including a current First Aid manual. Clients & Staff Files: Designated area for files will be in the office. Pools/Jacuzzi/Body of Water & Pets: The backyard has a fenced pool. No health and safety concerns were observed. Fire Clearance: Fire clearance was approved on 2/12/2026 for 5 non-ambulatory, of which 1 may be bedridden in rooms # 3. Component III: Component III was waived. Applicant is presently a Licensee of other RCFE's. The following items must be corrected and proof of correction shall be submitted to the CCLD office to the attention of LPA Galarza by 3/13/2026. If additional time is required to complete noted items to correct, then the applicant will request an extension in writing prior to the due date. Some items may require a follow up inspection for verification of correction. 1. All beds need mattress pads. 2. Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Complaint Poster (PUB 475) or may develop their own poster as provided in this section. A poster developed by the licensee shall contain the same content as the PUB 475. The poster that is posted shall be 20” x 26” in size and be posted in the main entryway of the facility. PUB 475 may be accessed, downloaded, and printed from the www.ccld.ca.gov website. 3. Backyard patio area has discarded debris i.e.,patio paver floor located in the rear left is not cleaned, gas tank, pool accessories, and torn bench shade. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report has been furnished to Tiffany Montoya. 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, Mar 5, 2026
License holder
The Good Nests LLC, licensed since 2026.
Operates 3 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- The Good Nests II · Glendora
- The Good Nests · Palm Springs
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, 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 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
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 The Good Nests
Is The Good Nests licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is The Good Nests licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has The Good Nests been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.
Is The Good Nests still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.
What does The Good Nests cost?
$7,000 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $5,750–$8,600. 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 19 small homes and similar homes 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 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 The Good Nests 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 The Good Nests LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to The Good Nests LLC — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center is 0.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can The Good Nests keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
The Good Nests license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “GOOD NESTS, THE”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #198603978. 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 The Good Nests LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 2 state inspection visits since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2026, 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 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is May 19, 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
$3,000 a month to start
Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 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
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
$6,900 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $5,650–$8,450On 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
$8,000 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
Estimated starting rate
$4,250 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$5,400On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$6,200 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $5,050–$7,600- Assisted living: Licensed by California as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly — the assisted-living license category.
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