Small home · Licensed for 6 · El Monte
St. Jude's Home for the Elderly II
4944 Buffington Road, El Monte, CA 91732Licensed since 2025
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 6 residents
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 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. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORIES WHERE ONE (1) CAN BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #4. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6) RESIDENTS. DEMENTIA AND BEDRIDDEN PLAN ON FILE.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
Care services
Assisted living
Reported on stjudeshomes.com · seen October 27, 2026.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on stjudeshomes.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Continuing education cadenceOngoing unspecified
Reported on stjudeshomes.com · seen October 27, 2026.
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for St. Jude's Home for the Elderly II: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$6,700a month to start
Likely $5,500–$8,250
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$6,700likely a month
Starting monthly rate$6,700likely $5,500–$8,250
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 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 (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $5,500–$8,400
- $6,700
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,400–$11,450
- $9,200
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- 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 October 1, 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.
Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $5,286 to $8,500
8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $6,500–$8,300.
- Assisted Living & Wellness - HollyArcadia · 2.8 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rose Valley ArcadiaArcadia · 2.8 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Trinity Hills Estates - WalnutArcadia · 2.9 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity of MonroviaMonrovia · 4.0 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Active Care HomeWest Covina · 4.2 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Home Away Assisted LivingSan Gabriel · 4.4 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Glen Park at MonroviaMonrovia · 4.4 mi · Mid-size home$5,286Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grant Serenity on CharlotteSan Gabriel · 4.6 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
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 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.
- 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.
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 move-in 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.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.
Rooms & the spaces they will use (2)Room types · Amenities
Room typesBright and cheery bedrooms with unique charm
Reported on stjudeshomes.com · source dated July 27, 2025.
AmenitiesModified bathrooms for easy access and comfort
Reported on stjudeshomes.com · source dated June 8, 2020.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (1)Meals provided
Meals provided
Reported on stjudeshomes.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (1)Activities tailored to the individual
Activities tailored to the individual
Reported on stjudeshomes.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (1)Setting
SettingResidential neighborhood
Reported on stjudeshomes.com · source dated July 27, 2025.
About the home (1)Brand or trade name
Brand or trade nameSt. Judes Homes
Reported on stjudeshomes.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Where it is
4944 Buffington Road, El Monte, CA 91732Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin ParkHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.3 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #198603769 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents
Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Substantiated”.
20261 state visit · 1 document
Apr 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Glenn Trueman made an unannounced visit and was greeted by Staff Samantha Mercado and explained the reason for the visit. The purpose of the visit is to complete the required inspection. LPA Trueman toured the facility along with Staff Samantha Mercado today 04/23/2026 at 9:40 AM and the following was observed: Facility contains 3 Resident Bedrooms and 1 Resident Bathroom, dining room, living room, and TV room. Annual Inspection includes the following Domains: Infection Control, Physical Plant and Environment Safety, Operational Requirements, Staffing, Personnel Records- Staff Training, Resident Records- Incident Reports, Resident Rights/ Information, Planned Activities, Food Service, Health Related Services, Incidental Medical, Disaster Preparedness, and Residents with Special Health needs. Resident and Staff files were reviewed. All staff were cleared and associated. Medication was administered per physician's directions. Signage for hand washing and proper sanitizing were posted. Staff have been trained in hand washing. Licensee maintained an individual admission agreement for each client. Fire Clearance has been maintained. Facility had sufficient supply of 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishables meeting regulations. Each client has personal rights free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, ridicule, coercion, threats, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature. There is an adequate number of direct care staff to support each resident's physical, social, emotional safety and health care needs as identified in his/her current appraisal. No deficiencies. Exit interview conducted and copy provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 23, 2026
20253 state visits · 3 documents
Jun 30, 2025Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Facility is not providing a refund to resident's responsible party as necessary.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted an unannounced complaint investigation regarding the above allegations. LPA was met by Caregiver Virgi Vicente. Administrator Terry McGee was notified by telephone. The investigation consisted of the following: LPA Gutierrez requested and obtained copies of staff roster, resident roster, resident (R1) identification and emergency information, and admission agreement. LPA conducted interview with Administrator over the telephone. SEE 9099C Substantiated In regard to the allegation” Facility is not providing a refund to resident's responsible party as necessary”. It is alleged that after R1’s passing on April 10th, 2025, facility did not issue refund for rent. It was revealed during record review that admission agreement dated March 10th, 2024, that upon death of a resident within 15 days a refund will be issued. During interview with Administrator, it was reveled that admission agreement had not been followed and a refund was issued on June 23rd with a bank hold of June 30th, 2025. Based on record review and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies are being cited according to California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Health and Safety Code. An exit interview was conducted with Caregiver. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 30, 2025 · control 28-AS-20250626163949
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87507(f) · Plan of correction due date: Jul 4, 2025
87507 Admission Agreements (f) The licensee shall comply with all applicable terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement, including all modifications and attachments. This deficiency is evidenced by the following: Administrator did not issue a refund within the 15 days of R1’s death.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 30, 2025
Plan of correction: Administrator issued refund on June 23rd, 2025, with a bank hold until June 30th, 2025. Administrator will send LPA by email a plan on how moving forward the admission agreement will be followed.
Apr 11, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Glenn Trueman made an announced pre-licensing visit and was greeted by Licensee Terry McGee. Tour of the facility was conducted and included the following: Living room, dining area, kitchen, 4 bedrooms (3 client and 1 staff), 2 bathrooms (1 client and 1 staff), laundry area, and patio area Inspection included the following domains: Infection Control, Operational Requirements, Physical Plant/ Environmental Safety, Personnel Records- Staff Training, Staffing, Resident Rights, Resident Information, Food Service, Incidental Medical and Dental, Health, Resident Records- Incident Reports, Disaster , Preparedness and Residents with Special Health Needs. Medication is locked an inaccessible to residents. The facility is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. All passageways are free from obstruction. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and poisons are inaccessible to clients and are locked. The restrooms were observed to be clean and water temperature measured between 105 F.- and 120 F. Fire Clearance has been maintained. The program maintains a comfortable temperature in each room/office. The First Aid kit is kept and it is fully stocked with all required items including a current manual. Sufficient supply of 2 day perishables and 7 day non-perishables were maintained. Each client has personal rights free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, ridicule, coercion, threats, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature. Component 3 was completed at today's visit. Pre-Licensing is complete and this facility has no deficiencies Exit interview conducted.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 11, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Change in Ownership (CHOW) Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 5 COMP II Participants: Terry McGee Jr, Applicant Antoinette Corsentino, Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams) On March 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM, Applicant and Administrator participated in COMP II for the below pending facilities: St. Jude’s Homes For The Elderly I—198603767 St. Jude’s Homes For The Elderly II—198603769 St. Jude’s Homes For The Elderly III—198603768 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. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant and 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 Readiness Exit interview conducted with Applicant and Administrator Report sent via email to applicant and informed to return sign copy to CAB by end of business day today.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 12, 2025
6 of 6 beds were occupied at the June 30, 2025 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.
License holder
St. Judes Homes for the Elderly, Inc., licensed since 2025.
Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- St. Jude's Home for the Elderly I · El Monte
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 4
- Total complaints
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 1
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 1
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2025, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 1 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 1 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 1 | 0 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
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 stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about St. Jude's Home for the Elderly II
Is St. Jude's Home for the Elderly II licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is St. Jude's Home for the Elderly II licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has St. Jude's Home for the Elderly II been cited?
0 Type A and 1 Type B citation since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is St. Jude's Home for the Elderly II still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does St. Jude's Home for the Elderly II cost?
$6,700 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $5,500–$8,250. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 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.
Among 232 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,151 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 232 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 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 St. Jude's Home for the Elderly II take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 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 St. Judes Homes for the Elderly, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to St. Judes Homes for the Elderly, Inc. — at least 3 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park is 2.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can St. Jude's Home for the Elderly II keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
St. Jude's Home for the Elderly II license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ST. JUDE'S HOME FOR THE ELDERLY II”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #198603769. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to St. Judes Homes for the Elderly, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 1 substantiated allegation on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 23, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Estimated starting rate
$6,700 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $5,500–$8,250On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$6,700 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $5,500–$8,250On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,900 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,650–$7,750On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,450 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$7,150On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,450 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$7,150On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$6,700 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $5,500–$8,250On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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