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Martha's House

Small home·Licensed for 4·Los Angeles, California

Licensed since 2023Licence #198320318Medi-Cal ALW
  • Care approvals on fileHospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,850 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,950
  • Home sizeLicensed for 4Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
  • Last state visitAugust 18, 2026CDSS inspection record

Martha's House is a small care home in Los Angeles — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 4 residents since 2023. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory care, dementia 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 Martha's House

Is Martha's House licensed?

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

How many residents is Martha's House licensed for?

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

Has Martha's House been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Martha's House still open?

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

What does Martha's House cost?

$4,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,950–$5,950. 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 24 small homes within 9 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 9 other homes of a similar licensed size in Los Angeles that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,375 to $8,250 a month, and the middle figure is $7,000 (n = 9 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.

Does Martha's House take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Marthas House LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital is 1 mile away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Martha's House keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Martha's House license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “MARTHA'S HOUSE LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #198320318. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Marthas House LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is August 18, 2026, 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 careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved by the state
  • 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. 4 AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR 4.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file — 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

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

$4,850a month to start

Likely $3,950–$5,950

From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,850a month

Likely $3,950–$6,150

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

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$4,850likely $3,950–$5,950

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 9 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 $3,950–$6,150
$4,850
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,650–$9,250
$6,850
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for 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 24 small homes within 9 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.

24 homes like this within 9 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$6,000.

  • 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 24 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 2422 E. 113 St., Los Angeles, CA 90059Address 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 2022, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2023. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 18, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
6
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. Counts cover this licence since 2023.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202411020232202022110

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Aug 18, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 08/18/2025 at approximately 8:52 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Troy Watson conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year Inspection to the above-named facility and met with Care Giver Ernestine Gordon. LPA Watson explained the purpose of the visit and was granted entry inside the facility. The facility is licensed for ages range 60 and up. A Hospice waiver is approved for 4 residents. A total of 3 residents is currently residing in this facility. A total of 2 staff members is currently working in the facility. The facility is a one-story house located on a residential street. The home consists of 2 resident bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 living room, 1 kitchen, 1 detached garage, and 1 backyard patio area with shaded seating. The department toured the outside grounds with the Care Giver Ernestine Gordon, and no bodies of water were observed. The patio furniture is under a shaded area and accessible to residents. Walkways around the home were clear and free of hazards and debris. CONTINUED ON LIC9099 - C The department inspected the kitchen area and observed supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of 7 days and perishable food for a maximum of two weeks. Documents are posted as mandated. The first aid kit is fully stocked with a certified manual, tweezers, scissors, tape, gauze and antiseptic. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were inspected and found to be operational. The fire extinguishers were inspected and found to be current and fully charged. The department inspected 2 residents’ bedrooms. Mattresses were observed to be in good condition and free of bed bugs, the bedrooms contained adequate lighting, dresser drawers and plenty of closet space. Comforters, bed linen, bath towels and mattress protectors were adequately stocked. Bathroom toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, and a non-skid mat was in place. Adequate lighting and toiletries are accessible to residents. The department tested the facilities hot water temperature, and it measured between (121.3 – 122.4) degrees Fahrenheit between the kitchen and bathroom. No staff or resident records were reviewed. Deficiencies are being cited, and the department found the facility not to be in total compliance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Because of time constraints and insufficient time to complete this report needs further time to complete. An exit interview was conducted with the Care Giver Ernestine Gordon, and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 18, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Aug 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 08/07/2025 at around 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jose Anguiano conducted an announced Required 1 Year Inspection to the above-named facility and met with Licensee/Administrator Sharina Hymes. LPA explained the purpose of the visit and was accompanied inside and outside the facility during this inspection. The facility is licensed age range 60 and over. Hospice waiver approved for 4. A total of 0 residents are currently residing in this facility. A total of 0 staff are currently in the facility. The facility is a one-story house located in a residential street. The home consists of 2 resident bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 living room, 1 kitchen, 1 detached garage, and 1 backyard patio area with shaded seating. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. The patio furniture is under a shaded area and accessible to residents. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. LPA toured the kitchen area and observed supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week for a minimum of two days. Documents are posted as mandated. The first aid kit is fully stocked. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors complied and operational. 2 out of 2 residents’ bedrooms were checked. Mattresses were in good condition, adequate lighting, plenty of dresser and closet space observed. Walls and floors were clean and in good condition. Comforters, bed linen, bath towels and mattress protectors were adequately stocked. Bathroom toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, and a non-skid mat was in place. Adequate lighting and toiletries are accessible to residents. LPA tested hot water temperature, and it measured 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Please see LIC809-C for report continuation. No deficiencies are being cited based on LPA observation in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. However, Advisory - Technical Assistance’s was provided (please see LIC9102). An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left with the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 7, 2025

The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20241 state visit · 1 document
Jul 11, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 08/02/2024 at around 8:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leandro conducted an unannounced Required – 1 Year Inspection to the above-named facility and met with Licensee/Administrator Sharina Hymes. LPA explained the purpose of the visit and was accompanied by Administrator inside and outside the facility during this inspection. This facility is licensed to serve 4 adults ages 55 and above. A total of 0 residents are currently residing in this facility. A total of 0 staff are currently in the facility. The facility is a one-story house located in a residential street. The home consists of 2 resident bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 living room, 1 kitchen, 1 detached garage, and 1 backyard patio area with shaded seating. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. The patio furniture is under a shaded area and accessible to residents. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There are security bars on the premises. LPA toured the kitchen area and observed supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and fresh perishable foods for a minimum of two days. Documents are posted as mandated. First aid kit is fully stocked with manual. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in compliance and operational. 2 out of 2 resident’s bedrooms were checked. Mattresses were in good condition, adequate lighting, plenty of dresser and closet space observed. Walls and floors were clean and in good condition. Comforters, bed linen, bath towels and mattress protectors were adequately stocked. Bathroom toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, and a non-skid mat was in place. Adequate lighting and toiletries accessible to residents. LPA tested hot water temperature and it measured between 105 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. No deficiencies are being cited based on LPA observation in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left with the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 11, 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. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  4. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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