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D & G Guest Home
Small home·Licensed for 6·Lemon Grove, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,100 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,200–$6,300
- 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 30, 2026CDSS inspection record
D & G Guest Home is a small care home in Lemon Grove — 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 2024. Dementia care and bedridden care are 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 D & G Guest Home
Is D & G Guest Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is D & G Guest Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has D & G Guest Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is D & G Guest Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does D & G Guest Home cost?
$5,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,200–$6,300. 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 19 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 195 other homes of a similar licensed size across San Diego County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 195 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 D & G Guest Home 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 Joseph Gaerlan, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Grossmont Hospital is 3.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can D & G Guest Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
D & G Guest Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “D & G GUEST HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #374604650. 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 Joseph Gaerlan, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 30, 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 2 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
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 AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 2 MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- 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 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
$5,100a month to start
Likely $4,200–$6,300
From 19 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,100a month
Likely $4,200–$6,450
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$5,100likely $4,200–$6,300
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 19 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.
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 $4,200–$6,450
- $5,100
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,900–$9,550
- $7,100
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 19 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.
19 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,950–$5,500.
- 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 19 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Chhina's Senior Guest HouseSpring Valley · 1.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Oasis Village CareLa Mesa · 1.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mayflower Home CareSan Diego · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Peppertree Guest Home IILa Mesa · 2.4 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Angel Genesis Guest HomeSpring Valley · 2.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Archangel's Residential CareSan Diego · 2.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Casa Del CieloSan Diego · 2.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Seniors Dignity Home and CareSan Diego · 3.2 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Renaissance LivingLa Mesa · 3.4 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa Victoria Care HomeSan Diego · 3.6 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Right Choice Senior Living LLC - La MesaLa Mesa · 3.8 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Lake Murray Health Care CenterSan Diego · 4.2 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Green VillaSan Diego · 4.3 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Meadow Creek VillaEl Cajon · 4.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Silvercreek Home CareSan Diego · 4.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Del Cerro Elder CareSan Diego · 4.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Daleina's Home CareNational City · 4.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Comfort & Joy LivingSan Diego · 4.8 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Parkway Gardens Retirement Care HomeEl Cajon · 4.9 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 2150 Washington Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945Address 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 2024, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated April 30, 2026.
- On file since
- 2024
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- April 30, 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 2024.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents
Apr 30, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Boyles conducted an unannounced, Required Annual Inspection. The facility file and personnel report was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified herself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit to Administrator Angeles Gaerlan. LPA also spoke with Licensee Joseph Gaerlan over the phone. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) ages sixty (60) and over, of which two (2) may be non-ambulatory. Hospice waiver granted for six (6). LPA and 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. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were all compliant. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. The facility contained at least two (2) days of perishable food, and at least seven (7) days non-perishable food, all safely stored. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. Knives and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. (Continued on LIC 809-C) (Continued from LIC 809) No toxic chemicals or poisons were accessible to residents. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. However, LPA observed medications not stored in their original packaging and stored in weekly pill boxes. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per administrator, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. Fire extinguishers were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit was complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff and clients. LPA reviewed multiple staff and client records/files. The interviews did not raise any significant licensing concerns. Reviewed files for Resident #1 (R1) did not contain all the required documentation. [See LIC811 Confidential Name List for a description of select person identifiers used in this report.] Confidential records were stored in locked areas. Two deficiencies were observed and being cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 (refer to the attached LIC 9099-D page). A Plan of Correction was jointly developed with the Administrator. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Angeles Gaerlan to whom a copy of this report was provided. Their signature below confirms receipt of this document.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 30, 2026
May 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Boyles conducted an unannounced, Required Annual Inspection. The facility file and personnel report was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified herself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit to Mila Coronado, caregiver. Acting Administrator Angeles Gaerlan later joined the visit. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) ages sixty (60) and over, of which two (2) may be non-ambulatory. Hospice waiver granted for six (6). During today’s inspection there were two (2) residents in care. LPA and 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. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were all compliant. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility contained at least two (2) days of perishable food, and at least seven (7) days non-perishable food, all safely stored. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. Knives and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. [Continued on LIC 809-C] [Continued from LIC 809] 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 administrator, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. Fire extinguishers were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit was complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff and clients. LPA reviewed multiple staff and client records/files. The interviews did not raise any significant licensing concerns. The reviewed files contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. Licensee also presented proof of current/active business liability insurance. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Angeles Gaerlan, Acting Administrator to whom a copy of this report was provided. Their signature below confirms receipt of this document.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 20, 2025
May 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Rodgers conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit to observe the facility’s physical plant for compliance with Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations and California Health & Safety Code. LPA was greeted by, identified herself to, and explained the purpose of the visit to the applicant’s Licensee Joseph Gaerlan and Administrator Rodelio Aquino.. The facility fire clearance was granted on 12/21/2023 and reflected that the facility was approved for six (6) residents in total, of which two (2) may be non-ambulatory. On the date of LPA's site visit, there were no residents in care. The submitted facility sketch was consistent with the current layout of the facility. During today’s visit, LPA, accompanied by the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected all rooms. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were well lit and free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms allowed for easy passage and contained the required furnishings. Toilets, sinks, and showers were in working order. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was compliant at 75 degrees F. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to residents were also compliant. There was 7 days supply of non-perishable food however due to zero occupancy there were no perishable food supplies on site. All kitchen appliances were in working order. There is only one freezer refrigerator combo in the home and the temperature of said appliance was compliant. The facility has sufficient space and equipment to facilitate laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. The facility has locked areas for storage of sharp objects, medication, and confidential resident and staff records. The facility has enough linens, hygiene supplies, cooking and dining supplies. No pools or bodies of water were observed on the premises. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons, fireplaces, or open-faced heaters accessible to residents. Per the Licensee, no firearms or ammunition are or will be stored at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all operational. Fire extinguishers were serviced within the last twelve months. A complete first aid kit was present. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. The items reviewed were complaint with Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations and California Health & Safety Code. The applicant passed the pre-licensing inspection. LPA also provided the Component III Training during today’s visit. Licensee Gaerlan was advised that the facility’s application is pending management final review and approval. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Gaerlan, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 3, 2024
Jan 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
COMP II by CAB successfully completed Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: Rodelio Aquino, Administrator; Joseph Gaerlan, Owner; Shannon Betker, analyst. Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB via telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by confirming driver’s license number. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 12, 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?
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