Small home · Licensed for 6 · Cathedral City

Alvera Care Center

31837 Avenida Alvera, Cathedral City, CA 92234Licensed since 2025

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,250 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 25, 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 3 residents
Bedriddenup to 1 resident

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 25, 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, OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 1. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR THREE (3).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 25, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 25, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 25, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Alvera Care Center: 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

$5,250a month to start

Likely $4,300–$6,450

From 12 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$5,250likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$5,250likely $4,300–$6,450
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes and similar homes within 3 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 $4,300–$6,600: $5,250
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,050–$9,800: $7,750

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.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes12 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $7,000

12 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$6,000.

Angel HomecareCathedral City · 0.2 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
A Romero's RetreatCathedral City · 0.4 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Gerada Home CareCathedral City · 0.6 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Tender Loving Care Assisted LivingCathedral City · 0.7 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Attentive Manor IICathedral City · 0.7 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
4J's Elderly CareCathedral City · 1.0 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Aubrey's VillasCathedral City · 1.0 mi · Mid-size home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Dolores HomecareCathedral City · 1.5 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Angel's Haven Care Rancho MirageRancho Mirage · 1.7 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on its own website · seen October 27, 2026
Desert Starlight Senior Care HomeCathedral City · 1.9 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
8 Amara CareCathedral City · 1.9 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Angel's Haven Care Cathedral CityCathedral City · 2.5 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on its own website · seen October 27, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes and similar homes within 3 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

31837 Avenida Alvera, Cathedral City, CA 92234Address from the public record · October 25, 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 list1.4 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 25, 2026 · License #331881780 · See the state’s own record

The full record — 1 document

20251 state visit · 1 document

Nov 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seo Jeon conducted an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of a Pre-Licensing inspection. LPA met with Karine Boyadijan, Applicant, and was granted entry. Fire clearance was granted on 08-20-2025 for a total of six (6) clients. LPA observed the following: Facility is a one-story building with four (4) client bedrooms, and three (3) bathrooms, laundry room, living room, dining area, and kitchen. LPA observed clients’ bedrooms with the required bedding and furniture, such as, clean mattresses/linen, night-stands, dressers, chairs, lighting, and emergency lighting. Client bathrooms had clean appliances that were operating in safe and sanitary condition and the showers contained non-slip surface. Facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. Facility met the required 2-day supply of perishable and 7-day supply of non-perishable foods. Client and staff files will be stored in a locked cabinet. Client medication will be centrally stored in a locked cabinet. The facility has a pool with proper fences and locked gate in the backyard. There is a covered area with seating for all clients. All passageways were free from obstruction. LPA observed a brand new fire extinguisher in the facility. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms were operational. The facility does not have any firearms and ammunition on the property. LPA observed required postings including the visitation polices, emergency/disaster plans, complaint procedures, and personal rights. Facility contains emergency supplies and first aid kits with the required items. The facility has working telephone for client use. Continued on LIC809-C.... LPA observed that the physical plant is clean, in good repair, and to be hazard-free during today’s visit. LPA determined the facility meets the operational requirements for licensure. The Pre-licensing inspection is complete, and this facility has no deficiencies. 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 applicant, Karine Boyadijan.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 18, 2025

License holder

Alvera Care Center, licensed since 2025.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, 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 2025, 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.

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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 Alvera Care Center

Is Alvera Care Center licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

How many residents is Alvera Care Center licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Has Alvera Care Center been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. Those records count 1 state visit over the same years.

Is Alvera Care Center still open?

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

What does Alvera Care Center cost?

$5,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,300–$6,450. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 11 other homes of a similar licensed size in Cathedral City that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $5,875 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 11 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 Alvera Care Center 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 Alvera Care Center, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California is 1.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Alvera Care Center keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.