Small home · Licensed for 6 · Desert Hot Springs

Neighbor Care Assisted Living

13787 Inaja Street, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240Licensed since 2024

Overview

Starting rate

$3,500 a month

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 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 5 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

APPROVED FOR; AGES 60+; 6 TOTAL BED CAPACITY (5 NON-AMB OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 1). 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 Neighbor Care Assisted Living: 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

This home’s starting rate

$3,500a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$3,500likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$3,500this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
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 $3,500–$4,100: $3,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,500–$7,650: $6,000

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 homes15 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $7,000

15 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,300–$6,000.

Serrano Residential Care for the ElderlyPalm Springs · 7.1 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
8 Amara CareCathedral City · 7.2 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Desert Starlight Senior Care HomeCathedral City · 7.3 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Luna Senior LivingPalm Springs · 7.3 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Luna Senior ServicesPalm Springs · 7.5 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Stonewall Gardens Assisted LivingPalm Springs · 8.0 mi · Mid-size home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Aubrey's VillasCathedral City · 8.1 mi · Mid-size home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
4J's Elderly CareCathedral City · 8.4 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Tender Loving Care Assisted LivingCathedral City · 8.5 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Gerada Home CareCathedral City · 8.6 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Dolores HomecareCathedral City · 8.8 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Attentive Manor IICathedral City · 8.9 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Angel HomecareCathedral City · 9.0 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
A Romero's RetreatCathedral City · 9.1 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Angel's Haven Care Rancho MirageRancho Mirage · 9.9 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on its own website · seen October 27, 2026

How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

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

13787 Inaja Street, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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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 #331881601 · See the state’s own record

The full record — 1 document

20241 state visit · 1 document

Aug 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 8/19/24 Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA) Valerie Flores, Andrei Castillo, Abdoulaye Zerbo made an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA's Flores, Zerbo, and Castillo met with Applicant Helena Abramova, who accompanied LPA's for the tour of the facility. The Applicant has submitted an application for 6 residents. On 6/17/24 the Riverside County Fire Department approved a fire clearance for five (5) non-ambulatory residents and one (1) bedridden resident. Per applicant, they do not have any live-in staff at this moment but may apply for it at a later date. The home is a single-story structure consisting of three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, a kitchen, formal dining room, family room, garage, and a backyard. The bedrooms were observed to have met the required bedding and furniture (i.e., bed, lighting, night stand, dresser, and area for sitting). The bathrooms had non-skid mats, and grab bars. There are plenty of extra linen (sheets, blankets, towels) that were observed to be in good repair. Two (2) fully charged fire extinguisher located in the kitchen and hallway. A locked cabinet was observed in the kitchen that stored disinfectants, knifes and other sharp objects. A locked cabinet was observed in the hallway for centrally stored medication. The dual carbon monoxide and smoke detector was in good working condition. The hot water temperature was measured at 110.3 degrees Fahrenheit meeting within the required limits. The facility has an emergency disaster plan and approved infection control training plan on file. The facility has a sufficient supply of dishes, cooking and eating utensils, that were observed to be in good repair. The facility maintained the required two (2) day supply of perishable and a seven (7) day supply of nonperishable food items. The facility has an emergency food and water supply. There is a fully stocked first aid kit. Indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. LPA's observed an outdoor patio with a shaded seating area available for all resident use. There are no bodies of water observed on the premises. Per Applicant Helena, there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. LPA's observed the required postings of the emergency disaster plan, personal rights, employee rights, PUB475 CCLD Complaint poster, Administrator Certification and the Long term Care Ombudsman poster. During today's visit, LPA's Flores, Castillo, and Zerbo did not observe any issues or concerns. Final approval of licensure will be determined by Centralized Application Bureau (CAB).the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 19, 2024

License holder

Neighbor Care Assisted Living Inc., licensed since 2024.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2024, 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 2024, 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

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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 Neighbor Care Assisted Living

Is Neighbor Care Assisted Living licensed?

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

How many residents is Neighbor Care Assisted Living licensed for?

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

Has Neighbor Care Assisted Living been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 1 state visit over the same years.

Is Neighbor Care Assisted Living still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does Neighbor Care Assisted Living cost?

$3,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 164 other homes of a similar licensed size across Riverside County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,800 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 164 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 Neighbor Care Assisted Living 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 Neighbor Care Assisted Living Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Can Neighbor Care Assisted Living 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.