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Butterfly Gardens
Small home·Licensed for 6·San Diego, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,000 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,150
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitApril 6, 2026CDSS inspection record
Butterfly Gardens is a small care home in San Diego — 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 2022. Dementia care is not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 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 Butterfly Gardens
Is Butterfly Gardens licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Butterfly Gardens licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Butterfly Gardens been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Butterfly Gardens still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Butterfly Gardens cost?
$5,000 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,100–$6,150. 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 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.
Among 49 other homes of a similar licensed size in San Diego that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,950 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 49 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 Butterfly Gardens 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 Avanah Care Services LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns is 1.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Butterfly Gardens keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Butterfly Gardens license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “BUTTERFLY GARDENS”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #374604536. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Avanah Care Services LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 6, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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 3 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident
State licensing record · September 27, 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 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 27, 2026
4 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?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
- 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?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,000a month to start
Likely $4,100–$6,150
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,000a month
Likely $4,100–$6,300
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$5,000likely $4,100–$6,150
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small 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 (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
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 $4,100–$6,300
- $5,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,800–$9,400
- $7,000
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 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.
8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,250–$7,550.
- 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
- Gold Canyon Care HomeSan Diego · 1.0 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Canyon Guest HomeSan Diego · 1.2 mi · Small home$7,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Mission Carehome SouthSan Diego · 1.2 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mission Carehome NorthSan Diego · 1.2 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Right Choice Senior Living ClairemontSan Diego · 1.5 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Clairemont Guest HomeSan Diego · 2.1 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Sea Breeze Senior LivingLa Jolla · 2.9 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- La Jolla Casa FiestaLa Jolla · 2.9 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 5332 Mount Burnham Drive, San Diego, CA 92111Address from the public record · September 27, 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 2022, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2022. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated April 6, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- April 6, 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 2022.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Apr 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Ngallo conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by and discussed the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Lilibeth Maliksi. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory residents, ages 60 and over. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for three (3), and bedridden waiver for one (1). During today’s inspection there were 6 residents in care. LPA Ngallo and Lilibeth Maliksi, caregiver toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility contained at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food, all safely stored. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. No toxic chemicals or poisons were accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per Caregiver Lilibeth Maliksi, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. Fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. (Cont. on LIC 809-C) (Cont. from LIC 809) LPA interviewed staff and residents, and reviewed facility records. LPA requested staff files during the visit; however, the caregiver on duty was unable to locate the files and stated that the administrator was out of town and unavailable to assist with locating the files. As a result, LPA was unable to access and review staff files during the visit. One (1) deficiency was cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, (refer to the LIC 809-D page). A plan of Correction was jointly developed with the Licensee. An exit interview was conducted with Caregiver Lilibeth Maliksi to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 6, 2026
Sep 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ramin Hashemi conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by and discussed the purpose of the visit to Alex Jo, administrator. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory residents, ages 60 and over. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for three (3), and bedridden waiver for one (1). During today’s inspection there were 6 residents in care. LPA and Alex Jo, Administrator toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility contained at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food, all safely stored. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. No toxic chemicals or poisons were accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per Alex Jo, administrator, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. Fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. (Continued on LIC809C, Page 2) (Continued from LIC809, Page 1) LPA interviewed staff and clients, and reviewed facility records. The files reviewed by LPA contained required documents, however Administrator Alex Jo was missing a current First Aid Training Certification. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. One (1) deficiency was cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, (refer to the LIC 809-D pages). Plans of Correction were jointly developed with the Licensee. An exit interview was conducted with Alex Jo, administrator to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 19, 2025
Apr 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Iby Strong conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified herself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Administrator Alex Arguelles Jo. According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of six (6) residents, of whom all may be non-ambulatory 1 of which may be bedridden. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, toilets, and showers were in working order. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. There were no toxic chemicals accessible to residents. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pools or bodies of water on the premises. Per Administrator, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher(s) were present. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Resident records contained the required documents. Staff files did not contain first aid training. Administrator did not have a log of recent emergency drills. Two technical violation (TV) for records were issued on today’s visit for first aid training's and fire drills. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator, to whom a copy of this report, LIC9102 and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22, were provided to during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 5, 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.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in San Diego County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Canyon Villas
San Diego · Large community · 0.8 mi away
$4,642 a month to start · Listed by the home
Gold Canyon Care Home
San Diego · Small home · 1.0 mi away
$3,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Carmona's Residential Care
San Diego · Small home · 1.1 mi away
$4,250 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Canyon Guest Home
San Diego · Small home · 1.2 mi away
$7,200 a month to start · Listed by the home
Mission Carehome South
San Diego · Small home · 1.2 mi away
$3,800 a month to start · Listed by the home
Mission Carehome North
San Diego · Small home · 1.2 mi away
$3,800 a month to start · Listed by the home