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My Ladies Guest House

Mid-size home·Licensed for 15·Alhambra, California

Licensed since 2018Licence #198602936
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$6,300 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $5,000–$8,300
  • Home sizeLicensed for 15Mid-size care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitOctober 27, 2025CDSS inspection record

My Ladies Guest House is a mid-size care home in Alhambra — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 15 residents since 2018. 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 My Ladies Guest House

Is My Ladies Guest House licensed?

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

How many residents is My Ladies Guest House licensed for?

15 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has My Ladies Guest House been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is My Ladies Guest House still open?

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

What does My Ladies Guest House cost?

$6,300 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $5,000–$8,300. 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 12 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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.

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 My Ladies Guest House 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 Independent Living LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Alhambra Hospital Medical Center is 0.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can My Ladies Guest House keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

My Ladies Guest House license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “MY LADIES GUEST HOUSE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #198602936. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 15 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Independent Living LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2018, 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 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is October 27, 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-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 15 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 5 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 15 NON-AMBULATORY. APPROVED FOR 5 HOSPICE RESIDENTS

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — 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

$6,300a month to start

Likely $5,000–$8,300

From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$6,300a month

Likely $5,000–$8,400

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

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

  • Starting monthly rate$6,300likely $5,000–$8,300

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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 $5,000–$8,400
$6,300
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,900–$11,200
$8,300
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 12 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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.

12 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $6,500–$8,000.

  • 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 12 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 128 N Fourth Street, Alhambra, CA 91801Address 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 2021, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2018. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated October 27, 2025.

On file since
2021
State visits
6
Most recent visit
October 27, 2025

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 1

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 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 2018.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20251102024220202311020221102021110

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document
Oct 27, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. LPA Lopez met with Licensee Rosalie Ngo and explained the reason for the visit. Infection Control: Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. There is a visitor sign-in station located in the main entrance. The facility has an Infection Control Plan. Operational Requirements: A current Plan of Operation was reviewed. The facility serves residents 60 years and older, and a Hospice Waiver for two (2) resident is approved. Liability Insurance in the amount of at least ($1,000,000) per occurrence and ($3,000,000) in total annual aggregate is in place. A surety bond is not applicable. Facility does not handle resident's money. Physical Plant/Environment Safety: Facility is in good repair indoor and outdoor. Kitchen is clean, refrigerator and freezer are in good repair. Sufficient food was observed for at least 2 days of perishables and 7 days of non-perishables. Sharps and medication are kept in the kitchen. Residents do not have access to the kitchen but are able to request any food item at any time. Each resident's room (8) was observed with sufficient lighting, required furniture, and bedding supplies. (continued on 809C) (Continued from 809C) Room #3 is being used by staff. Each bathroom (7) was observed in working condition, grab bars and skid mats were observed, and water temperature was tested between 105.9 -117.7 degrees F., which is within the required 105-120 degrees F. Cleaning supplies are kept in a lock closet in the hallway. Additional bedding supplies were observed. First aid is available with all the required items. Living room, dining room, and family room are clean and have sufficient seating space. Motion sound detector device was observed in the front door, door going to the laundry, and gate in the side patio. Cameras were observed in the common areas. Carbon Monoxide/Smoke detectors were observed and in working condition. One room did not have a smoke detector and staff promptly placed one in room. Fire extinguishers were last checked on 08/01/2024 Last fire drill was on 09/01/2025 and disaster drill was on 09/01/2025 Food Service: Sufficient food supply is stored in the kitchen and storage areas consisting of: 2-day perishables, 7-day non-perishables, and emergency food supplies. Staffing: There appears to be always sufficient staffing in the facility. With night staff that are trained and able to assist in care and supervision of the residents in case of an emergency. Personnel Records/Staff Training: Staff have criminal record clearance, current First-Aid training along with training in medication assistance, and other ongoing training are documented in personnel files. LPA reviewed 5 staff files with no deficiencies observed. Health screening for one staff member is missing one page. Administrator Greg Tillman certificate expires on 10/09/2026. Residents Rights-Information: Residents are provided with telephone and internet at the facility. The facility has the following posters posted: Residents Rights, Complaint Poster, and Ombudsman posted at facility A total of five (5) resident files were reviewed. Files contained admission agreements, Physician's Reports, Appraisals, TB clearance, COVID-19 vaccine cards, Functional Capability Assessment, and emergency information. Currently facility has one (2) hospice residents and has waiver for two (2) and has requested additional 3. (continued on (809C) (continued fro 809C) Planned Activities: Sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities was observed. Indoor and outdoor activities are performed daily. Incident Medical and Dental: Five (5) centrally stored resident medications were reviewed. Medication is given according to doctor’s orders. Three (3) of (10) resident’s PRN did not have labels on bottles. Medical and dental transportation is provided by family and transportation services. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan with contact numbers but only has 1 relocation site. LIC610 needs to be updated with second relocation site. Residents with Special Health Needs: Facility has recommended documents on residents with home health services and have ongoing communication with home health agencies. No deficiencies were cited today. Technical advisories provided. Exit interview was conducted with staff. A copy of the report, technical advisories and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 27, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Oct 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez made subsequent visit to complete annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee Rosalie Ngo and Administrator Greg Tilman arrived a short time later. LPA discussed purpose of visit. Today LPA inspected the remaining domains using the CARE tool. Staffing: There appears to be always sufficient staffing in the facility. With night staff that is trained and able to assist in care and supervision of the residents in the case of an emergency. Personnel Records/Staff Training: Staff have criminal record clearance, current First-Aid training along with training in medication assistance, and other ongoing training are documented in personnel files. LPA reviewed 5 staff files with no deficiencies observed. Administrator Greg Tillman certificate expires on 10/09/2024. Administrator has applied for renewal. Residents Rights-Information: Residents are provided with telephone and internet at the facility. The facility has the following posters posted: Residents Rights, Complaint Poster, and Ombudsman near the entrance. A total of five (5) resident files were reviewed. Files contained admission agreements, Physician's Reports, Appraisals, TB clearance, COVID-19 vaccine cards, Functional Capability Assessment, and emergency information. Currently facility has one (1) hospice resident and has waiver for two (2) (continued on (809C) (Continued from 809C) Planned Activities: Sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities was observed. Indoor and outdoor activities are performed daily. Incident Medical and Dental: Five (5) centrally stored resident medications were reviewed. Medication is given according to doctor’s orders. Medical and dental transportation is provided by family, and transportation services. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan with contact numbers and at least 2 relocation sites. LIC610 needs to be updated when all staff are trained on shut of utilities. Residents with Special Health Needs: Facility has recommended documents on residents with home health services and have ongoing communication with home health agencies. Facility admits residents with dementia and staff have all required training documented within personnel files. , No deficiencies were cited today. Technical advisory provided. Exit interview was conducted with staff. A copy of the report, technical advisory and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 8, 2024

The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Sep 16, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. LPA Lopez met with Licensee Rosalie Ngo and explained the reason for the visit. Infection Control: Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. There is a visitor sign-in station located in the main entrance. The facility has an Infection Control Plan. Operational Requirements: A current Plan of Operation was reviewed. The facility serves residents 60 years and older, and a Hospice Waiver for ten (10) resident is approved. Liability Insurance in the amount of at least ($1,000,000) per occurrence and ($3,000,000) in total annual aggregate is in place. A surety bond is not applicable. Facility does not handle resident's money. Physical Plant/Environment Safety: Facility is in good repair indoor and outdoor. Kitchen is clean, refrigerator and freezer are in good repair. Sufficient food was observed for at least 2 days of perishables and 7 days of non-perishables. Sharps and medication are kept in the kitchen. Residents do not have access to the kitchen. Each resident's room (8) were observed with sufficient lighting, required furniture, and bedding supplies. Room #3 is being used by staff and room #4 is being used as a storage. Each bathroom (7) was observed in working condition, grab bars and skid mats were observed, and water temperature was tested between 110.3-118.4 degrees F., which is within the required 105-120 degrees F. Cleaning supplies are kept in a lock closet in the hallway. Additional bedding supplies were observed. First aid is available with all the required items. Living room, dining room, and family room are clean and have sufficient seating space. Motion sound detector device was observed in the front door, door going to the laundry, and gate in the side patio. Facility is currently serving 2 residents with dementia. Cameras were observed in the common areas. Carbon Monoxide/Smoke detectors were observed and in working condition. Fire extinguishers were last checked on 08/01/2024 Food Service: Sufficient food supply is stored in the kitchen and storage areas consisting of: 2-day perishables, 7-day non-perishables, and emergency food supplies. Due to time constraints, LPA will return to complete inspection on a later day. Per California Code of Regulations, No deficiencies were cited today. Exit interview was conducted with staff. A copy of the report and appeal rights were issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 16, 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 ↗

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  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. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  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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