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Sweet Jorlene Homecare

Small home·Licensed for 6·Cathedral City, California

Licensed since 2025Licence #331881597
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,050 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,200
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitFebruary 27, 2026CDSS inspection record

Sweet Jorlene Homecare 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. Dementia 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 Sweet Jorlene Homecare

Is Sweet Jorlene Homecare licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Sweet Jorlene Homecare licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Sweet Jorlene Homecare been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.

Is Sweet Jorlene Homecare still open?

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

What does Sweet Jorlene Homecare cost?

$5,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,150–$6,200. 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 11 small homes and similar homes within 2 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 11 other homes of a similar licensed size in Cathedral City that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $5,375 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 11 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 Sweet Jorlene Homecare 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 Garden at Alpine LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California is 1.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Sweet Jorlene Homecare keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Sweet Jorlene Homecare license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SWEET JORLENE HOMECARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #331881597. 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 Garden at Alpine LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 3 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 3 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 February 27, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN TO RESIDE IN BDRM # 6. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (6).

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

4 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,050a month to start

Likely $4,150–$6,200

From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,050a month

Likely $4,150–$6,350

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$5,050likely $4,150–$6,200

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes and similar homes within 2 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 $4,150–$6,350
$5,050
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,850–$9,450
$7,050
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 11 small homes and similar homes within 2 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.

11 homes like this within 2 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 11 nearby homes behind this estimate
  • Angel HomecareCathedral City · 0.1 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Tender Loving Care Assisted LivingCathedral City · 0.1 mi · Small home
    $2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Gerada Home CareCathedral City · 0.2 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Aubrey's VillasCathedral City · 0.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • 4J's Elderly CareCathedral City · 0.5 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • St. Raphael RCFECathedral City · 0.6 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Romero's RetreatCathedral City · 0.7 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Attentive Manor IICathedral City · 0.7 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Desert Starlight Senior Care HomeCathedral City · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Dolores HomecareCathedral City · 1.3 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • 8 Amara CareCathedral City · 1.3 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026

Where it is

  • 30875 Avenida Juarez, 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 2024, the state has filed 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated February 27, 2026.

On file since
2024
State visits
3
Most recent visit
February 27, 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
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102024220

The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Feb 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 2/27/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Mia Lankford made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Arcita Cayabyab, who accompanied LPA for the inspection. The facility has the capacity for 6 residence, the census is three (3). The home is a single story structure consisting of 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, kitchen, formal dining room, garage, backyard with a covered patio, and a locked shed that is 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 were tested and found to be operable. The hot water temperature was tested and was found to be within regulatory limits measuring at 118.9 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with flashlights and night lights. The facility has an emergency disaster plan, and infection control 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 were 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 manual. Continued on LIC809-C.... The passageways, and ramps/inclines are clear and free from obstruction. The home has 1 fully charged fire extinguisher date of 10/15/2025. The facility does not have any known guns or ammunition stored on grounds. The sharps/knives are stored in a locked drawer. The medications were kept in individual boxes that is stored in a locked cabinet located next to kitchen area. Wall in the kitchen area has the required postings (facility sketch, resident council, theft and loss policy, personal rights, PUB475 CCL/dept complaint poster and Long Term Care Ombudsman poster. The facility was observed to have activities to encourage socialization such as, Monopoly and Scrabble, bingo and Karaoke, as well as a covered patio with plenty of outdoor space for walking and physical activities. The facility 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 the Administrator, Arcita Cayabyab.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 27, 2026
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Dec 24, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 12-24-2024 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, Susan L. Nuguid, who accompanied LPA for the inspection. The Applicant has submitted an application for 6 residents (5 non-ambulatory and 1 bedridden). On 5-9-2024, the Riverside County Fire Department approved a fire clearance for which the applicant has applied for. The bedroom #6 is specifically for a bedridden resident and the rest are for non-ambulatory residents. The home is a single story structure consisting of 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, kitchen, formal dining room, garage, backyard with a covered patio, and a locked shed that is 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 were tested and found to be operable. The hot water temperature was tested and was found to be within regulatory limits measuring at 106 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with flashlights and night lights. The facility has an emergency disaster plan, and infection control 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 were 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 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. The medications will be kept in individual boxes that will be stored in a locked cabinet located next to kitchen area. Wall in the kitchen area has the required postings (facility sketch, resident council, theft and loss policy, personal rights, PUB475 CCL/dept complaint poster and Long Term Care Ombudsman poster. The facility was observed to have activities to encourage socialization such as, Monopoly and Scrabble, as well as a covered patio with plenty of outdoor space for walking and physical activities. The facility 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 Susan L. Nuguid.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 24, 2024
Dec 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 5 Interview Method: Telephone interview On 12/12/2024, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant / administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant / 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. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/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 readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 12, 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. 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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