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Baldwin Gracious Living
Small home·Licensed for 6·Baldwin Park, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,200 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitMay 26, 2026CDSS inspection record
Baldwin Gracious Living is a small care home in Baldwin Park — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2014. Dementia care is not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.
Quick answers and the state record
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Baldwin Gracious Living
Is Baldwin Gracious Living licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Baldwin Gracious Living licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Baldwin Gracious Living been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2014, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Baldwin Gracious Living still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Baldwin Gracious Living cost?
$5,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,250–$6,400. 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 8 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 228 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,300 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 228 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 Baldwin Gracious Living take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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 Jhed Health Care LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
West Covina Medical Center is 2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Baldwin Gracious Living keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Baldwin Gracious Living license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “BALDWIN GRACIOUS LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #198601706. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Jhed Health Care LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2014, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2014, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2014, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2014, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is May 26, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident
State licensing record · September 13, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
LICENSED TO SERVE 6 NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Medicines
Level of medication service: reminders only
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
caring.com · 2026-09-09
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
3 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
Care & day-to-day support
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Level of medication serviceReminders only
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Pharmacy services on site
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Nights & staffing
Secured building entry
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,200a month to start
Likely $4,250–$6,400
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,200a month
Likely $4,250–$6,400
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,200likely $4,250–$6,400
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 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.
Help with daily careIncludedper the home
The home lists its rent as all-inclusive on Caring.com, seen September 9, 2026. Ask which care needs would change the monthly rate.
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,250–$6,400
- $5,200
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,950–$9,550
- $7,200
Costs & moving in
How care costs are added to the rentAll inclusive
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Payment methodsCheck
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- 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 September 23, 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.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
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 community 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.
- What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
- What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
- What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
- Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 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.
8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,200–$8,000.
- 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.
Show the 8 nearby homes behind this estimate
- A Faithful Home of CovinaCovina · 3.1 mi · Small home$2,295Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Active Care HomeWest Covina · 3.1 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Vine ResidenceWest Covina · 3.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity of MonroviaMonrovia · 3.9 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Inspired Elderly Care LivingWest Covina · 3.9 mi · Small home$4,650Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Glen Park at MonroviaMonrovia · 4.2 mi · Mid-size home$5,286Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rose Valley ArcadiaArcadia · 4.9 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Assisted Living & Wellness - HollyArcadia · 4.9 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 14218 Rockenbach St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706Address from the public record · September 13, 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. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.
Since 2021, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2014. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 26, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- May 26, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 0
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2014.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents
May 26, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Nune Margaryan conducted an unannounced annual visit using the Care Tool. LPA met with Arney Tiger Leysa. Administrator Herminia Pegollo arrived shortly after and assisted with the visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed for residents age range 60 and over. Approved for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 1 may be bedridden. Facility approved Hospice waiver for 6. The facility is a single story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: (3) resident bedrooms, (1) staff bedroom, (1) resident bathroom, (1) staff bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room, detached garage. The front and backyard are well maintained and there are no pools or large bodies of water. There is a shaded seating area for the residents located in the backyard. LPA toured the facility. All indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. The kitchen was inspected. LPA observed all kitchen equipment to be clean and in working condition. LPA observed sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable foods. Sharps, cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke / Carbon monoxide detectors were in compliance and operational. There are (3) fire extinguisher located throughout the facility which are fully charged. The common areas (dining room, living room) are clean and were properly furnished. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. Medications are centrally stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. LPA observed detached garage/ storage room. There is second refrigerator in the garage. Garage/Storage door is locked. The resident bathroom is clean and operational w/grab bars and non-skid surface/mats in place. The hot water temperature was tested and maintained within the required range of 105-120*F. The first aid kit was observed and found to be in compliance with the Title 22 Regulations. Continue 809C Last emergency/ fire drill was conducted on 05/17/26. LPA reviewed 2 residents and 3 staff files. LPA confirmed staff working have fingerprint clearances. LPA observed that S1 did not have current CPR/First training certificate in their file ( S1 was only staff at the time of visit until Administrator arrived) and one (1) out of two (2) residents did not have an annual physicians report. LPA reviewed clients medications. Medications are documented properly and given as prescribed. Deficiencies have been noted on LIC 809D under Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview conducted with administrator and a copy of this report and appeal right were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 26, 2026
May 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Blanca Gonzalez and Nune Margaryan conducted an unannounced annual visit using the Care Tool. LPAs met with Administrator Herminia Pegollo who assisted with visit. LPAs explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed for residents age range 60 and over. Approved for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 1 may be bedridden. Facility approved Hospice waiver for 6, The facility is a single story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: (3) resident bedrooms, (1) staff bedroom, (1) resident bathroom, (1) staff bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room, detached garage. The front and backyard are well maintained and there are no pools or large bodies of water. There is a shaded seating area for the residents located in the backyard. LPAs toured the facility. All indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. The kitchen was inspected. LPAs observed all kitchen equipment to be clean and in working condition. LPAs observed sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable foods. Sharps, cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke / Carbon monoxide detectors were in compliance and operational. There are (3) fire extinguisher located throughout the facility which are fully charged. The common areas (dining room, living room) are clean and were properly furnished. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. Medications are centrally stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. LPAs observed discrepancies in medication file documentation and administration for R1, R2 and R3. LPAs observed detached garage/ storage room. There is second refrigerator in the garage. Garage/Storage door is locked. Continued on 809C The resident bathroom is clean and operational w/grab bars and non-skid surface/mats in place. The hot water temperature was tested and maintained within the required range of 105-120*F. The first aid kit was observed and found to be in compliance with the Title 22 Regulations. Last emergency/ fire drill was conducted on 05/16/25. LPAs reviewed 4 residents and 2 staff files. Residents’ files were found to be complete and current. LPA observed staff maintained a criminal record clearance and are associated to the facility. Deficiencies have been noted on LIC 809D under Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview conducted with administrator and a copy of this report and appeal right were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 20, 2025
May 20, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Nune Margaryan conducted an unannounced annual visit using the Care Tool. LPA met with Administrator Hermina Pegollo who assisted with visit.LPA explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed for residents age range 60 and over. Approved for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 1 may be bedridden. Facility approved Hospice waiver for 6. The facility is a single story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: (3) resident bedrooms, (1) staff bedroom, (1) resident bathroom, (1) staff bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room, detached garage. The front and backyard are well maintained and there are no pools or large bodies of water. There is a shaded seating area for the residents located in the backyard. LPA toured the facility. All indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. The kitchen was inspected. LPA observed all kitchen equipment to be clean and in working condition. LPA observed sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable foods. Sharps, cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke / Carbon monoxide detectors were in compliance and operational. There are (3) fire extinguisher located throughout the facility which are fully charged. The common areas (dining room, living room) are clean and were properly furnished. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. Medications are centrally stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. LPA observed detached garage/ storage room. There is second refrigerator in the garage. Garage/Storage door is locked. The resident bathroom is clean and operational w/grab bars and non-skid surface/mats in place. The hot water temperature was tested and maintained within the required range of 105-120*F. The first aid kit was observed and found to be in compliance with the Title 22 Regulations. Last emergency/ fire drill was conducted on 03/06/23. LPA reviewed residents files to confirm emergency contact is updated. Residents medications reviewed. Medications documented properly and stored appropriately. LPA also reviewed staff files to confirm health screenings and fingerprint clearances. All staff files reviewed were fingerprint cleared. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, deficiency was cited. Exit interview was conducted with Herminia Pegollo. A copy of the report and appeal rights were issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 20, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
Find a detail about life at this home.
Rooms & the spaces they will use
Wifi in resident rooms
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Outdoor spaceGarden
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Cable or satellite TV
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
LaundryDone by staff
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food
Meals served in the room
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day
Trips outside the home
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Faith, culture & language
Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence
Residents may bring a petReported no
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved
Transport for group outings
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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