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The Good Nests
Small home·6 while this license was open·Palm Springs, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Home size6 while this license was openSmall care home · the state license record
- Licence holderThe Good Nests LLCSince date not on file · 3 licensed homes
The Good Nests in Palm Springs held a license for a small care home — a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE). The license covered 6 residents. The state lists this licence as “Closed, Change of Location.”
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 The Good Nests
Is The Good Nests licensed?
The state lists this license as “Closed, Change of Location,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is The Good Nests licensed for?
6 residents while this license was open — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has The Good Nests been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is The Good Nests still open?
This license is listed as closed, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
What does The Good Nests cost?
This license is listed as closed, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Among 161 other homes of a similar licensed size across Riverside County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,800 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 161 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.
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 The Good Nests take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this license is listed as closed. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license was held by The Good Nests LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Desert Regional Medical Center is 3.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can The Good Nests keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is on this closed license’s record, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
The Good Nests license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “GOOD NESTS THE”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #331881681. The state lists this license as “Closed, Change of Location,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- This license covered 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- This license was held by The Good Nests LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
- 3 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is May 6, 2025, 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 careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 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. SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS OF WHICH ONE MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #1 ONLY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR FOUR (4) RESIDENTS.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — 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
Covelight estimate
$5,700a month to start
Likely $4,700–$7,050
From 16 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,700a month
Likely $4,700–$7,200
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
Starting monthly rate$5,700likely $4,700–$7,050
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 16 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 $4,700–$7,200
- $5,700
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,450–$10,200
- $7,700
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 license is listed as closed. 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 16 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.
16 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,450–$5,800.
- 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 16 nearby homes behind this estimate
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- Gerada Home CareCathedral City · 2.6 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Tender Loving Care Assisted LivingCathedral City · 2.7 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Aubrey's VillasCathedral City · 2.7 mi · Mid-size home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Angel HomecareCathedral City · 2.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Luna Senior ServicesPalm Springs · 2.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Attentive Manor IICathedral City · 3.0 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- 4J's Elderly CareCathedral City · 3.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- 8 Amara CareCathedral City · 3.1 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Raphael RCFECathedral City · 3.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Desert Starlight Senior Care HomeCathedral City · 3.2 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Serrano Residential Care for the ElderlyPalm Springs · 3.3 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Luna Senior LivingPalm Springs · 3.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Dolores HomecareCathedral City · 3.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Stonewall Gardens Assisted LivingPalm Springs · 3.8 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Luna Assisted LivingRancho Mirage · 4.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 891 S Avenida Evelita, Palm Springs, CA 92264Address 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. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 6, 2025.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- May 6, 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.
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
May 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abdoulaye Zerbo conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection at the facility and met with Administrator Tiffany Montoya Application: The inspection is an initial application for a Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE). The Palm Springs Fire Department approved a fire clearance on 03-20-2025 for five (5) non-ambulatory clients and one(1) bedridden in bedroom one. Buildings and Grounds: The facility is composed of three (3) residents' bedrooms, one(1) staff bedroom, two (2) bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen area, and a garage. Water temperature was measured within regulation at 106.5 F. The interior and exterior walkways of the facility were observed to be clutter free with no obstructions present. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were in working order. There is a no pool and there are no weapons stored in the facility. Residents' bedrooms are fully furnished, and privacy is available. Outdoor areas have sufficient room for activities and leisure. A washing machine and dryer were available and in working order. The facility has a working phone witnessed by calling the phone number. Storage and Supplies: Medications, residents and staff files will be stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen area, inaccessible to any unauthorized individuals. A complete first aid kit was observed to be available. Cleaning supplies will be stored under the kitchen sink. Linens, and equipment appeared to be in good repair and sufficient for the approved census. Fire extinguishers were available and fully charged with an expiration date of February 26th, 2026. Continued 809-C... Food Service: Utensils and dishware are sufficient for the requested capacity. The refrigerator and freezer are in working order. Sharps knives will be stored in a locked cabinets in the kitchen area, available only to authorized individuals. Forms: The following signs were observed to be posted at the facility: Personal Rights, Complaint information, Emergency disaster plan, the facility sketch. LPA verified the Administrator's Certification, with an expiration date of April 16, 2026 and CPR certification with the expiration date of October-30-26. The applicant will be contacted by the regional office to schedule the Comp III. LPA determined the facility meets the operational requirements for licensure. The Pre-licensing inspection is complete and has satisfied all requirements in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was discussed and a copy was provided to Administrator Tiffany Montoya.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 6, 2025
Apr 21, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abdoulaye Zerbo conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection at the facility and met with Administrator Tiffany Montoya Application: The inspection is an initial application for a Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE). The Palm Springs Fire Department approved a fire clearance on 03-20-2025 for five (5) non-ambulatory clients and one(1) bedridden in bedroom one Buildings and Grounds: The facility is composed of three (3) residents' bedrooms, one(1) staff bedroom, two (2) bathrooms, a living room a kitchen area, and a garage. Water temperature was measured at 76.5 F. The licensee stated they had hot water few days ago. They stated they will have maintenance fix it and provide proof of correction. The interior and exterior walkways of the facility were observed to be clutter free with no obstructions present. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were in working order. There is a no pool and there are no weapons stored in the facility. Residents' bedrooms are fully furnished, and privacy is available. Outdoor areas have sufficient room for activities and leisure. A washing machine and dryer were available and in working order. The facility has a working phone witnessed by calling the phone number. Storage and Supplies: Medications, residents and staff files will be stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen area, inaccessible to any unauthorized individuals. A complete first aid kit was observed to be available. Cleaning supplies will be stored under the kitchen sink. Linens, and equipment appeared to be in good repair and sufficient for the approved census. Fire extinguishers were available and fully charged with an expiration date of February 26th, 2026. Food Service: Utensils and dishware are sufficient for the requested capacity. The refrigerator and freezer are in working order. Sharps knives will be stored in a locked cabinets in the kitchen area, available only to authorized individuals. Forms: The following signs were observed to be posted at the facility: Personal Rights, Complaint information, Emergency disaster plan, the facility sketch. LPA verified the Administrator's Certification, with an expiration date of April 16, 2026 and CPR certification with the expiration date of October-30-26. The applicant will be contacted by the regional office to schedule the Comp III. LPA determined the facility does not meets the operational requirements for licensure. The Pre-Licensing is incomplete with deficiencies to be resolved by May 5th 2025 . A follow up Pre-licensure visit will be conducted upon resolution of deficiencies. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was discussed and a copy was provided to Administrator Tiffany Montoya.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 21, 2025
Apr 1, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: MONTOYA, TIFFANY Interview Method: Telephone interview On 04/01/2025, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. 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, Apr 1, 2025
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
The Good Nests LLC, operates 3 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Good Nests II the · Glendora
- Good Nests the · San Gabriel
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.
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