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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Cathedral City
8 Amara Care
68325 Vista Chino, Cathedral City, CA 92234Licensed 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 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. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #1. WAIVER GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6).
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 8 Amara 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
This home’s starting rate
$5,000a 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$5,000likely a month
Starting monthly rate$5,000this 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 $5,000–$5,600
- $5,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,150
- $7,500
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 homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $6,000
9 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,850–$6,000.
- Desert Starlight Senior Care HomeCathedral City · 0.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Aubrey's VillasCathedral City · 0.9 mi · Mid-size home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Tender Loving Care Assisted LivingCathedral City · 1.3 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- 4J's Elderly CareCathedral City · 1.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Gerada Home CareCathedral City · 1.4 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Angel HomecareCathedral City · 1.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Attentive Manor IICathedral City · 1.8 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- A Romero's RetreatCathedral City · 1.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Dolores HomecareCathedral City · 2.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 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.
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
68325 Vista Chino, Cathedral City, CA 92234Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern CaliforniaHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.7 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 #331881813 · See the state’s own record
The full record — 1 document
20261 state visit · 1 document
Feb 12, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Seo Jeon and Janira Arreola conducted an announced visit to conduct a Pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Maria Crystal, Applicant, for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a capacity of six (6) residents. The facility is a four (4) bedroom, three (3) bath home. There are four (4) resident bedrooms, kitchen/dining area, one (1) living room area, a laundry room, and a backyard. The facility does not contain any bodies of water or firearms or ammunition. LPA toured the interior and exterior areas of the facility. The following were inspected: All bedrooms have the required bedding and furniture, nightstands, dressers, chairs, lighting, and emergency lighting. The bathroom appliances were operating in safe and sanitary condition. The bathrooms have non-slip surface and grab bars. Utensils and dishware are in good repair and ready for client use. Kitchen appliances and countertop were free of debris and in good repair. The knives and sharp objects were locked in a kitchen drawer. The water temperature was measured by LPA, the thermometer read at 116 degrees F. There is adequate seating in the common areas. Resident and staff files will be stored in a locked staff room. The facility will store medication in locked cabinet in a locked medication room. The facility will keep the detergents and cleaning chemicals in locked laundry room. An adequate supply of clean linens and hygienic supplies for the residents were readily available at the facility. There is one (1) charged fire extinguisher in the facility. LPA observed operating smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in the facility. Continued on LIC9099-C.... LPA observed required postings including the visitation policies, emergency/disaster plans, complaint procedures, and personal rights. The facility was equipped with a complete first aid kit and manual. LPA observed that the physical plant is clean, in good repair, and to be hazard-free during today’s visit. LPA has determined that the facility met the operational requirements for licensure. The Pre-licensing inspection is complete. The facility has satisfied all requirements in accordance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was discussed and provided to the Applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 12, 2026
License holder
8 Amara Care, Inc., 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
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 8 Amara Care
Is 8 Amara Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is 8 Amara Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has 8 Amara 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 8 Amara Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does 8 Amara Care cost?
$5,000 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 10 other homes of a similar licensed size in Cathedral City that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 10 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 8 Amara 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 8 Amara Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California is 2.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can 8 Amara 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.
8 Amara Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “8 AMARA CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #331881813. 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 8 Amara Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 1 state inspection visit 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 1 state visit 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 February 12, 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
$5,000 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
Starting rate
$4,500 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
$4,950 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,100On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,700 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,850–$5,750On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,950–$6,600On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,150 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,200–$6,300On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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