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Emmanuel's Paradise for the Elderly

Small home·Licensed for 6·Compton, California

Licensed since 2024Licence #198320502
  • Care approvals on fileDementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,100 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitOctober 3, 2025CDSS inspection record

Emmanuel's Paradise for the Elderly is a small care home in Compton — 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. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory care and bedridden care are 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 Emmanuel's Paradise for the Elderly

Is Emmanuel's Paradise for the Elderly licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is Emmanuel's Paradise for the Elderly licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Emmanuel's Paradise for the Elderly been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.

Is Emmanuel's Paradise for the Elderly still open?

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

What does Emmanuel's Paradise for the Elderly cost?

$5,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,150–$6,250. 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 17 small 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 Emmanuel's Paradise for the Elderly 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 Emmanuel's Paradise for the Elderly, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorial Hospital of Gardena is 2.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Emmanuel's Paradise for the Elderly 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.

Emmanuel's Paradise for the Elderly license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “EMMANUEL'S PARADISE FOR THE ELDERLY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #198320502. 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 Emmanuel's Paradise for the Elderly, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 2 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 2 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is October 3, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

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
APPROVED FOR; AGES 60+; 6 TOTAL BED CAPACITY (6 NON-AMB). WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 6

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 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 13, 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 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?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

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

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,100a month to start

Likely $4,150–$6,250

From 17 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,100a month

Likely $4,150–$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
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,100likely $4,150–$6,250

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small 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 $4,150–$6,400
$5,100
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,850–$9,500
$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.
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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small 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.

17 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,850–$6,200.

  • 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 17 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 2737 West 154Th Street, Compton, CA 90220Address 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 2024, the state has filed 2 documents for this home, and its records count 2 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated October 3, 2025.

On file since
2024
State visits
2
Most recent visit
October 3, 2025

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
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20251102024110

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document
Oct 3, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 10/3/2025 at 11:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perry Scott started an unannounced required inspection visit to Amber Adult Residential Home. LPA was met by Theresa Edun, Administrator, and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve six (6) non-ambulatory adults (age 60 and over) and has a hospice waiver for six (6) residents. Currently, the home has (5) residents. The facilities’ annual fees are current. The facility is a single-story building located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, shaded area, indoor and outdoor activity area, laundry room and an attached garage. LPA conducted a review of (5) resident records, (5) staff records, and reviewed the facility disaster plan. The facility disaster plan was current and in compliance with Title 22 at the time of visit. At 11:30am, LPA and staff toured the facility. There are no bodies of water or firearm/ammunition on the premises. All resident rooms were checked. Beds and bedding were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and adequate storage for resident’s personal belongings was observed. Walls and floors were in good repair. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations. Toilets and water faucets worked properly. The shower was free of mold/mildew, there is adequate lighting, and sufficient toiletries are accessible to clients. The water temperature measured within Title 22 guidelines at 112.7f degrees, and a comfortable temperature is maintained in the facility. Report Continued on LIC809-C LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary, and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for cleaning agents, toxins, and sharps were inaccessible to clients. The kitchen was inspected and there is enough perishable and non-perishable food available for the clients. All food items were stored properly. Medications were centrally stored and properly locked, first aid kit was checked and fully stocked with manual. The fire extinguishers were charged, and the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were operable. The last fire and emergency drill was conducted on 09/30/2025. The facilities administrator’s certificate was valid from 08/30/2025 through 08/29/2027. The facilities liability insurance was valid from 09/01/2025 through 09/01/2026. During the visit, LPA observed the facility infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and clients. LPA observed that sanitizing stations were in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed that the facility had the required postings, posted throughout the facility. LPA advised the facility to continuously monitor the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website and Community Care Licensing (www.cdss.ca.gov) for Provider Informational Notices (PIN) and for any updates relating to COVID-19 guidance and other related issues. Deficiencies were cited for Health and Safety 1569.618(c)(3) and CCR 87412(a) Personnel Records during this inspection visit. Citations are attached on the LIC9099D. Note: *Citations that are not cleared by the due date of 10/14/25 will have a $100 fine assessed for each citation until it is cleared. Civil penalties will continue to accrue until Proof of Corrections (POC) is cleared. Deficiencies were issued and plans of corrections were discussed. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this Facility Evaluation Report was provided to Theresa Edun, Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 3, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Oct 2, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 10/2/2024, Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA’s) Yolanda Rosser and Licensing Program Manager/ Eva Alvarez conducted All fire extinguishers were charged and operable an Announced Pre-Licensing visit. LPA Rosser met with and toured the facility with Licensee Theresa Edun. The facility plans to support individuals who are 60 years of age and above. The facility has a fire clearance for (6) non-ambulatory individuals. The facility is located in a residential neighborhood The facility is a single-story with four bedrooms and 2 restrooms. LPA Rosser observed the following during a tour of the facility: living room, activity room, dining room, and kitchen. The areas inspected have the required furnishings, lighting, and storage. The required perishable and non-perishable food supply was observed. LPA Rosser toured the detached garage and observed a washer/dryer. The patio area is located in the backyard and is shaded. The front yard landscape is clean and gated. The walkways around the facility are free of obstructions. LPA Rosser conducted a test of the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and found them to be functioning properly. LPA Rosser conducted a test of the water temperature in the bathrooms and kitchen. The water temperature registered at 106-108 °F. LPA Rosser observed inaccessible storage areas for medications, sharp objects, and chemicals. All fire extinguishers were charged and operable. During this visit LPA Rosser found no corrections are needed. The Component III was completed during this visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Licensee/Theresa Edun.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 2, 2024
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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