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Desert Starlight Senior Care Home

Small home·Licensed for 6·Cathedral City, California

Licensed since 2025Licence #331881648
  • Care approvals on fileDementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Starting rate$5,000 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit3 of 6 beds occupiedJanuary 23, 2026 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJanuary 23, 2026CDSS inspection record

Desert Starlight Senior Care Home is a small care home in Cathedral City — 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 2025. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory 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 Desert Starlight Senior Care Home

Is Desert Starlight Senior Care Home licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Desert Starlight Senior Care Home licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Desert Starlight Senior Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.

Is Desert Starlight Senior Care Home still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Desert Starlight Senior Care Home cost?

$5,000 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 10 other homes of a similar licensed size in Cathedral City that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $5,500 a month, and the middle figure is $4,750 (n = 10 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 Desert Starlight Senior Care 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 Present Senior Care, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California is 2.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Desert Starlight Senior Care 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.

Desert Starlight Senior Care Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “DESERT STARLIGHT SENIOR CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #331881648. 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 Present Senior Care, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 3 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is January 23, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Type 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

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • BedriddenApproved by the state

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
APPROVED FOR; AGES 60+; 6 TOTAL BED CAPACITY (5 NON-AMB AND 1 WHICH MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 1). WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 6

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

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

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 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?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$5,000a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$5,000a month

Likely $5,000–$5,600

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 · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,000this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared room insteadAsknot on file

    This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.

  • 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 $5,000–$5,600
$5,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,100
$7,000

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

10 homes like this within 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,050–$5,900.

  • 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 10 nearby homes behind this estimate
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    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
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  • 4J's Elderly CareCathedral City · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Tender Loving Care Assisted LivingCathedral City · 1.3 mi · Small home
    $2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Gerada Home CareCathedral City · 1.3 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • St. Raphael RCFECathedral City · 1.5 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Attentive Manor IICathedral City · 1.7 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Romero's RetreatCathedral City · 1.7 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Dolores HomecareCathedral City · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026

Where it is

  • 68655 San Felipe Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234Address 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 2025, the state has filed 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 23, 2026.

On file since
2025
State visits
3
Most recent visit
January 23, 2026
Occupied at that visit
3 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated January 23, 2026. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 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 2025.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261202025110

The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents

20261 state visit · 2 documents
Jan 23, 2026Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff hit resident in care Staff handle resident in rough manner

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Seo Jeon and Aziz Faizi conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to deliver findings of the above allegations. LPA met with Milagros De Leon Osilla, Licensee. The Department investigation involved interviews with staff and residents and review of records. On 12-29-2025, Community Care Licensing (The Department) received a complaint report with the following allegations. It was alleged that staff hit resident in care. Information received indicated that Resident #1 (R1) was hit by staff during change, but the information was without any detail. LPA conducted an interview with R1 who stated that they did not have any issues with the staff. R1 stated that they were doing just fine at the facility. LPA conducted interviews with three (3) other residents, all of whom denied ever being hit by staff members. Continued on LIC9099-C.... Unsubstantiated LPA conducted interviews with two (2) staff members, both of whom denied ever hitting a resident in care. Based on interviews conducted, the Department did not find any information to corroborate the allegation that staff hit resident in care. Therefore, this allegation is unsubstantiated. It was alleged that staff handle resident in rough manner. Information received indicated that staff handled resident in rough manner during incontinence care. LPA conducted an interview with R1 who stated that they have not experienced any rough handling from staff members. LPA conducted interviews with three (3) other residents, all of whom denied ever experiencing rough handling from staff members. LPA conducted interviews with two (2) staff members, both of whom denied rough handling of residents in care. Based on interviews conducted, the Department’s investigation did not find any information to corroborate the allegation that staff handle resident in rough manner. Therefore, this allegation is unsubstantiated. A finding that the complaint is UNSUBSTANTIATED means the allegation may have happened or is valid, but there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 23, 2026 · control 18-AS-20251229124331
Jan 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Seo Jeon and Aziz Faizi conducted an unannounced annual required visit. Upon entry, LPA was greeted by Milagros De Leon Osilla, Licensee, and informed them of the purpose of the visit. At the time of the visit, there were three (3) staff members and three (3) residents present. Facility Overview: The facility is a one-story home with six (6) bedrooms and five (5) bathrooms, including an attached garage. There are no pools or known firearms on the premises. Infection Control: LPA observed that hygiene and cleaning supplies were available for regular facility maintenance. The facility has infection control plan in file. Physical Plant: The physical plant, including floors, windows, and doors, was clean and well maintained. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair. The outdoor area was free of hazards. Laundry equipment was in good working condition. Sharp and dangerous objects were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. The hot water temperature was 106°F. LPA reviewed city fire marshal's inspection report dated 10-14-2025 and observed that the facility passed the inspection. Food Service: The facility’s kitchen was clean and equipped to prepare food. The facility maintained the required two-day supply of perishable foods and a seven-day supply of non-perishable foods. Continued on LIC809-C.... Care & Supervision/Administration: Adequate staff were present to supervise clients during the visit. The administrator holds a current administrator’s certificate. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPA reviewed files for four (4) staff members, confirming criminal clearances, updated training, and CPR/First Aid certification. Three (3) resident files were reviewed and contained all required documentation. Health-Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: All resident medications were securely locked. LPA reviewed medications for three (3) residents, confirming that all medications were dispensed per the order. Disaster Preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility’s emergency and disaster plan, including documentation of the last fire drill conducted on 12-05-2025, which met department requirements. All facility exits were clear of obstructions. No deficiencies were cited during the visit. An exit interview was conducted, during which this report was reviewed and provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 23, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jan 24, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 1-24-2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seo Jeon made an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Applicant, Milagros De Leon-Osilla, who accompanied LPA for the inspection. The Applicant has submitted an application for six (6) residents (5 non ambulatory and 1 bedridden). On 10-8-2024, the Riverside County Fire Department approved a fire clearance for which the applicant has applied for. The bedroom #1 is specifically for a bedridden resident. The home is a single story structure consisting of (6) bedrooms, (5) bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, family room, garage, backyard with a covered patio, and a locked shed that is being used for storage. The bedrooms were observed to have bed, lighting, nightstand, chest of drawers and area for sitting. The bathrooms had nonskid mats, and grab bars. There is plenty of extra linen (sheets, blankets, towels) that were observed to be in good repair. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operable. The hot water temperature was tested and was found to be within regulatory limits measuring at 107 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with flashlights, night lights and solar panels. The facility has an emergency disaster plan, and infection control training plan on file. The facility has a sufficient supply of dishes, cooking and eating utensils, that were observed to be in good repair. The facility food supply was observed to be sufficient as there was 2-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of nonperishable food items. The facility has an emergency food and water supply. There is a fully stocked first aid kit with manual. Continued on LIC809-C.... The passageways, and ramps/inclines are clear and free from obstruction. The home has 1 fully charged fire extinguisher. The facility does not have any known guns or ammunition stored on grounds. The sharps/knives are stored in a locked drawer in kitchen. The medications will be kept in individual boxes that will be stored in a locked cabinet located in dining area. Upon entry to the home in the dining room wall, the required postings (facility sketch, resident council, theft and loss policy, personal rights, PUB475 CCL/dept complaint poster and he Long term Care Ombudsman poster) were posted. The facility was observed to have activities to encourage socialization such as, board games and bingo, as well as a covered patio with plenty of outdoor space for walking and physical activities. The applicant is scheduled to attend COMP III orientation on 1-28-2025. LPA observed that the physical plant is clean, in good repair, and to be hazard-free during today’s visit. LPA has determined that the facility met the operational requirements for licensure. The Pre-licensing inspection is complete. 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, Milagros De Leon-Osilla .the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 24, 2025
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe 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 and the questions below stand in their place.

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.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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