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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,550 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,600
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 18, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderHome Care El Shamah LLCSince date not on file · 2 licensed homes
House of Judah is a small care home in Elk 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. 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 House of Judah
Is House of Judah licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is House of Judah licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has House of Judah been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is House of Judah still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does House of Judah cost?
$4,550 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,750–$5,600. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 8 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 51 other homes of a similar licensed size across Sacramento County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 51 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 House of Judah 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 Home Care El Shamah LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Can House of Judah keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
House of Judah license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “HOUSE OF JUDAH”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #342701703. 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 Home Care El Shamah 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?”
- 5 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 August 18, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 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. SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS. BEDROOM #2 AND ROOM #5 DOORS ARE RESTRICTED FROM THE USE OF PRIVACY LOCKS. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR TWO (2) RESIDENTS.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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
$4,550a month to start
Likely $3,750–$5,600
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,550a month
Likely $3,750–$5,800
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$4,550likely $3,750–$5,600
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 8 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 $3,750–$5,800
- $4,550
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,350–$8,900
- $6,550
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
- What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
- What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
- What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
- Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 8 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
8 homes like this within 8 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,700–$4,250.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 8 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Comforts of Home GavirateElk Grove · 3.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Immaculate Care HomeElk Grove · 3.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Spring View Gardens Care HomeElk Grove · 4.2 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Siebenthal Care HomeSacramento · 4.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Gene-Lyn Guest HomeSacramento · 4.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Maria Teresa Home CareSacramento · 5.7 mi · Small home$2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Yellow OrchidElk Grove · 6.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunshine Glory Care HomeWilton · 7.6 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 9070 El Oro Plaza, Elk Grove, CA 95624Address 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 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 18, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- August 18, 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.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 5 of 5 documents
Aug 18, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies
On 8/18/2026 at 9:40 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Reza Jamaly arrived unannounced at the facility to continue investigation regarding complaint 27-AS-20260726201956. LPA met with facility designated staff Daniel Rokuro and explained the purpose of the visit. During the investigation LPA interviewed Administrator (AD), Staff 1 (S1) and reviewed R1 file. LPA learned that R1 medication refusal was not reported to department since R1 admission (2/26/2025). On 7/31/2026 LPA Jamaly interviewed Administrator (AD) Nawasa Apakuki, LPA asked when R1 started to refuse medication? And what action facility is taken? AD stated that R1 started to refuse medication a month after admission, we shared the issue with referral agency Bay Area Community Services (BACS), they told us, R1 will be like that. LPA asked if AD talked to physician, responsible party and if AD reported R1 medication refusal to department? AD stated I didn't talk to the doctor, I didn't speak with responsible party either, I just talked to R1. I verbally talked with LPA Shakaricka when R1 was admitted to the facility, but we didn't report it to the facility. Also, LPA interviewed S1 on 8/18/2026, S1 confirmed that facility didn't report R1 medication refusal to department. Based on observation, and interview conducted facility failed to report R1 medication refusal to department. Therefore, technical violation were issued. An exit interview was conducted with Daniel and a copy of this report provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 18, 2026
Jun 30, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Incident
On 6/30/2026 at 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Reza Jamaly and Christina Valerio conducted a case management visit to follow up with below incident report and meet with Staff 1 (S1). Facility staff attempted to contact Administrator Apakuki Nawasa via cell phone but did not answer the phone. The department received incident Report that on 3/17/2026 friend of R1 walked in to the facility and picked up R1 to outside to have a joint visit with R1's wife, since R1's wife has trespass order and can't come inside the facility. Per incident report, R1 has been left outside of the facility for hours exposed to sun. To investigate the incident LPAs Jamaly and Valerio, conducted interview, and reviewed resident's file. LPA interviewed S1 about the incident, S1 stated that "on 3/17/2026, R1's friend walked in and signed the Visitor Sign in Sheet and took R1 outside to meet R1's wife outside. R1's wife is on trespass order, and can not meet R1 inside the facility, then I got busy with supervising other resident, after approximately an hour, I noticed that R1 is left alone outside of the facility" LPAs also, reviewed R1 file, based on LIC 602, R1 can not leave facility unsupervised. LPAs also observed that Visitor Sign in Sheet is signed in on date of incident (3/17/2026) by the visitor name and R1 is listed as a reason for the visit. Based on observation, interview and record review made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted with S1 and a copy of this report provided at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 30, 2026
Dec 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: POC
On 12/8/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shakaricka Hughes conducted an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of this visit was to follow-up with the licensee regarding a Plan of Correction (POC) cited during a visit to the facility on 11/21/2025. LPA spoke with facility staff/ administrator Dede Nawasa. The current census is 4 with 1 facility staff. LPA spoke with the licensee regarding the status of the Plan of Correction cited Title 22 regulation 87468.2(a)(4) Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities. The licensee stated that the facility is in progress of completing the training related to resident care and supervision and will send LPA proof of training for all staff currently working in the facility by 12/12/2025. No citations were issued during this visit. A copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 8, 2025
Nov 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Incident
On 11/19/2025 at 9:30 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shakaricka Hughes conducted a visit to the facility. The purpose of this visit was to conduct a case management visit regarding a Special Incident Report (SIR) that was received by CCLD on 11/13/2025 concerning a resident that eloped from the facility. LPA met with facility staff Dede Nawasa. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The current census is 3 with 1 facility staff. LPA interviewed facility staff (S1) regarding an incident of elopement on 11/11/2025. Based on interview with S1 it was revealed that the facility staff fell asleep, and was not aware of the resident eloping from the facility until the morning of 11/11/2025. Facility staff stated that law enforcement was called, and the resident (R1) was located by law enforcement on 11/12/2025 at 3:00 AM. LPA toured the facility, and noticed the facility has auditory signals on the front and back door of the facility. LPA reviewed the LIC 602 Physician's Report for resident (R1) and it was revealed that the resident is unable to leave the facility unassisted. Based on today's case management, a citation is issued under Title 22, Division 6. An immediate civil penalty in the amount of $500 is issued for the date of 11/11/2025 due to absence of supervision. An exit interview was conducted with facility staff Dede Nawasa. A copy of this report LIC 809, LIC 809-D, LIC 421IM and appeal rights was provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 19, 2025
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87464(f)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Nov 20, 2025
87464 (f)(1) Basic services care and supervision as defined in Section 87101(c)(3) and Health and Safety Code section 1569.2(c). This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews with facility staff. The facility did not provide adequate care and supervision which resulted in R1 eloping from the facility on 11/10/2025 and returning to the facility on 11/12/2025. This posed an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 19, 2025
Plan of correction: Licensee agrees to submit a plan of correction to LPA by 11/20/2025 on how the facility will remain in compliance with the regulation at all times, and ensure supervision of residents in care. Additionally, licensee stated that the facility will update the LIC 602 Physician's Report for resident (R1) and send an updated copy to LPA Hughes via email.
Oct 24, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 10/24/25 at 1:10am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Gould arrived at House of Judah for the purpose of conducting a required change of location pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Apakuki Nawasa and together conducted a tour of the home. The home received a fire clearance for 6 non-ambulatory residents. There are four bedrooms and one staff office. Fire clearance indicates the staff office may not be used as a staff bedroom. LPA and licensee evaluated the physical plant to ensure the health and safety of future residents in care. Areas inspected are including but not limited to the kitchen, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, living and dining room and outdoor areas and staff office. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPA observed that all rooms are equipped with the required furniture and sufficient lighting throughout the facility. LPA observed all beds in place and the home is appropriately furnished to meet the licensed capacity. LPA measured the water temperature, temperature measured at 109 degrees F which meets the 105-120 degree Fahrenheit regulation. LPA observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are current and in compliance with fire safety. LPA notes the facility has the required carbon monoxide detectors. First aid kit was checked and is complete. LPA observed centrally stored medications area secure from residents. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 the licensee has met all requirements for this facility to be licensed. LPA has no objections to the facility being licensed at the time of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 24, 2025
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Home Care El Shamah LLC, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- House of Judah · Sacramento
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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The nearest licensed homes in Sacramento County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Elk Vista Residential Home
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