Small home · Licensed for 6 · Hemet
Alaga Guest Home
3485 Sugar Maple Court, Hemet, CA 92545Licensed since 2026
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · 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
- Hospiceup to 4 residents
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
Not on file: dementia approval.
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 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #1. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (4).
935 - ELDERLY
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
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Alaga Guest Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,250a month to start
Likely $3,500–$5,250
From 10 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$4,250likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,250likely $3,500–$5,250
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small 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 $3,500–$5,450
- $4,250
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,100–$8,650
- $6,750
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 homes10 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $4,500
10 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,100–$4,100.
- Bountiful GardensHemet · 0.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Iris Family Home CareSan Jacinto · 1.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Endless Care FacilitySan Jacinto · 1.5 mi · Small home$3,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Marceline's Home CareSan Jacinto · 1.9 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Vandelon Home CareHemet · 2.2 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aria Board and CareHemet · 2.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rainbow View Senior Care LpaHemet · 2.7 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Hickorywood Care HomeHemet · 3.0 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Crystal Springs Senior Care FacilityHemet · 4.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Victoria Gardens Residential CareSan Jacinto · 4.9 mi · Small home$3,800Listed 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 10 small 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
3485 Sugar Maple Court, Hemet, CA 92545Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Hemet Global Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.9 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 #331881872 · See the state’s own record
The full record — 1 document
20261 state visit · 1 document
Jul 17, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On July 17, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA),Mia Lankford arrived for a scheduled Pre-licensing visit. LPA Lankford met with the Licensee / Administrator, Gerly Orona and introduced herself, and stated the purpose of the visit. Physical Plant: The location is a single-story home located at 3485 Sugar Maple Ct. Hemet CA. 92545, and has six bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a living room, dining room, and a kitchen, with a two-car garage. A backyard and front yard. The Riverside Fire Department approved this facility for one (1) Ambulatory, five (5) Non-Ambulatory, and one (1) bedridden residents, on May 6, 2026. The home has a first aid kit and manual, the Administrator has received First Aid and CPR training, and the Administrator’s certificate is current, and will expire January 15, 2028. Medications: LPA Lankford observed where medications are to be stored, locked, and inaccessible to the residents. The home is equipped with lights in the passages and stocked with emergency night lights throughout the home. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed and are operable. LPA Lankford observed the fire extinguisher, it was charged and in the green, and serviced on February 28,2026. The cleaning supplies were locked and inaccessible, along with the sharp objects and the Administrator informed the LPA there are no firearms on the premises. Bedrooms: The bedrooms were large enough to allow for easy passage between the beds, and other required items of furniture were present currently at the time of this inspection. Chair, nightstand, and sufficient lighting for future residents. Cont.. 809C Cont... Kitchen/Food: The knives were locked in a kitchen cabinet, plenty of pots, pans, and other kitchen accessories. The facility has the required seven-day supply of non-perishable food items and the two-day supply of perishable food items. LPA Lankford observed hygiene supplies for residents. There were no pesticides, poisons, or other toxic substances stored near any food storage or preparation area currently at the time of this inspection. Records: There is confidential storage space for personnel records currently. Bathrooms: The bathrooms floors were clean and sanitary and free of odors, water and other appliances were operable, water temperature tested within regulations. Administration: LPA Lankford observed emergency exiting plans and telephone numbers posted, Personal Rights, Complaint Poster, and other required documents were posted currently at the time of this visit, along with the current Administrators certification. The facility theft and loss program policy are posted, currently at the time of this inspection. Activities: There are activity supplies and equipment available for future residents. Including access to daily newspapers, current magazines, and a variety of reading materials in the language of choice. Miscellaneous: There is a first aid kit, including sterile dressings, bandages, thermometer, and other items as required by regulations. There are laundry supplies and equipment, including machine in good repair, and there is space for clean linen storage and a separate space for soiled linen. An exit interview was conducted with the Licensee Gerly Orona and a copy of this report was left.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 17, 2026
License holder
Alaga Guest Home 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
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: Maple Guest Home (license #331881410).
The state lists license #331881410 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #331881410 are on the state’s record of that license.
The state’s record for license #331881410 The state’s record for license #331881872
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Alaga Guest Home
Is Alaga Guest Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Alaga Guest Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Alaga Guest Home 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 Alaga Guest Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.
What does Alaga Guest Home cost?
$4,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,500–$5,250. 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 10 small 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 8 other homes of a similar licensed size in Hemet that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $3,900 a month, and the middle figure is $3,500 (n = 8 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 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 Alaga Guest Home 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 Alaga Guest Home LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Hemet Global Medical Center is 2.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Alaga Guest Home 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.
Alaga Guest Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ALAGA GUEST HOME LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of August 30, 2026.
- License #331881872. 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 Alaga Guest Home LLC, 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 July 17, 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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- Map
Estimated starting rate
$3,950 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,100–$5,050On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$3,500 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
- Map
Starting rate
$3,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: 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
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$3,500 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $2,700–$4,450On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,350 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,350On the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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