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St. Raphael RCFE
Small home·Licensed for 6·Cathedral City, California
- Care approvals on fileDementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Starting rate$4,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJanuary 23, 2026CDSS inspection record
St. Raphael RCFE is a small care home in Cathedral City — 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 since 2025. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory care is 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 St. Raphael RCFE
Is St. Raphael RCFE licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is St. Raphael RCFE licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has St. Raphael RCFE been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.
Is St. Raphael RCFE still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does St. Raphael RCFE cost?
$4,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 10 other homes of a similar licensed size in Cathedral City that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $5,500 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 10 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 St. Raphael RCFE 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 St. Raphael RCFE Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California 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 St. Raphael RCFE keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
St. Raphael RCFE license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ST. RAPHAEL RCFE INC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #331881647. 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 St. Raphael RCFE Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 2 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 2 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is January 23, 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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident
State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
APPROVED FOR; AGES 60+; 6 TOTAL CAPACITY (5 NON-AMB OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 3). WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 4
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 27, 2026
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”
State licensing record · September 27, 2026
3 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
What it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$4,500a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$4,500a month
Likely $4,500–$5,100
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 · where the price comes from
Starting monthly rate$4,500this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,500–$5,100
- $4,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,500–$8,600
- $6,500
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 worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
10 homes like this within 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,650–$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 10 nearby homes behind this estimate
- 4J's Elderly CareCathedral City · 0.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Attentive Manor IICathedral City · 0.3 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Gerada Home CareCathedral City · 0.5 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Tender Loving Care Assisted LivingCathedral City · 0.5 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Angel HomecareCathedral City · 0.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Dolores HomecareCathedral City · 0.6 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aubrey's VillasCathedral City · 0.8 mi · Mid-size home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Romero's RetreatCathedral City · 1.2 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Desert Starlight Senior Care HomeCathedral City · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- 8 Amara CareCathedral City · 1.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 30609 Pinnacle Dr., Cathedral City, CA 92234Address 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 2 documents for this home, and its records count 2 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 23, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 2
- Most recent visit
- January 23, 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 2025.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
Jan 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Seo Jeon and Aziz Faizi conducted an unannounced annual required visit. Upon entry, LPA was greeted by Marissa Patimo, Caregiver, and informed them of the purpose of the visit. At the time of the visit, there were one (1) staff member and two (2) residents present. Facility Overview: The facility is a one-story home with four (4) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms, including an attached garage. There are no pools or known firearms on the premises. Infection Control: LPA observed that hygiene and cleaning supplies were available for regular facility maintenance. The facility has infection control plan in file. Physical Plant: The physical plant, including floors, windows, and doors, was clean and well maintained. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair. The outdoor area was free of hazards. Laundry equipment was in good working condition. Sharp and dangerous objects were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Both the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were operational, and the hot water temperature was 109°F. LPA observed fully charged fire extinguisher in the laundry closet. Food Service: The facility’s kitchen was clean and equipped to prepare food. The facility maintained the required two-day supply of perishable foods and a seven-day supply of non-perishable foods. Continued on LIC809-C.... Care & Supervision/Administration: Adequate staff were present to supervise clients during the visit. The administrator holds a current administrator’s certificate. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPA reviewed files for two (2) staff members, confirming criminal clearances, updated training, and CPR/First Aid certification. Two (2) resident files were reviewed and contained all required documentation. Health-Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: All resident medications were securely locked. LPA reviewed centrally stored medication records for two (2) residents and confirmed that all medications were up to date. Disaster Preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility’s emergency and disaster plan, including disaster drill log. LPA observed that the disaster drill log was not updated. A citation was issued. All facility exits were clear of obstructions. One citation was issued during the visit. An exit interview was conducted, during which this report was reviewed and provided along with LIC809-D and Appeal Rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 23, 2026
Jan 21, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On January 21, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seo Jeon made an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Applicant, Kurt Rosenberg, who accompanied LPA for the inspection. The Applicant has submitted an application for six (6) residents (six non ambulatory and one bedridden). On September 26, 2024, the Riverside County Fire Department approved a fire clearance for which the applicant has applied for. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for four (4) residents. The home is a single story structure consisting of four (4) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, family room, garage, backyard with a covered patio, and two (2) locked sheds that are being used for storage. The bedrooms were observed to have bed, lighting, night stand, chest of drawers and area for sitting. The bathrooms had nonskid mats and grab bars. There is plenty of extra linen (sheets, blankets, towels) that were observed to be in good repair. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are a dual system that were tested and found to be operable. The hot water temperature was tested and was found to be within regulatory limits measuring at 111 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with flashlights, night lights and solar panels. The facility has an emergency disaster plan, dementia plan and infection control training plan on file. The facility has a sufficient supply of dishes, cooking and eating utensils, that were observed to be in good repair. The facility food supply was observed to be sufficient as there was 2-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of nonperishable food items. The facility has an emergency food and water supply. There is a fully stocked first aid kit with instruction manual. Continued on LIC809-C.... The passageways, and ramps/inclines are clear and free from obstruction. The home has 1 fully charged fire extinguisher. The facility does not have any known guns or ammunition stored on grounds. The sharps/knives are stored in a locked drawer in the facility kitchen. The medications will be kept in individual boxes that will be stored in a locked cabinet located in hallway. Upon entry to the home in the wall the required postings (facility sketch, resident council, theft and loss policy, personal rights, PUB475 CCL/dept complaint poster and he Long term Care Ombudsman poster) were observed. The facility was observed to have activities to encourage socialization such as, board games, puzzles, and karaoke as well as a covered patio with plenty of outdoor space for walking and physical activities. LPA observed that the physical plant is clean, in good repair, and to be hazard-free during today’s visit. LPA determined the facility meets the operational requirements for licensure. The Pre-licensing inspection is complete and has satisfied all requirements in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to applicant, Kurt Rosenberg.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 21, 2025
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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?
- Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Riverside County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
4J's Elderly Care
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$4,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Majintin Ville
Cathedral City · Small home · 0.2 mi away
$4,050 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Attentive Manor II
Cathedral City · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$6,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Cathedral Manor
Cathedral City · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$4,400 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Family Care Retirement Home
Cathedral City · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$4,900 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Aloha Home Care
Cathedral City · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$4,600 a month to start · Covelight estimate