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Tangem Guest Home
Small home·Licensed for 6·San Diego, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchairState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$3,750 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,050–$4,600
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitSeptember 3, 2026CDSS inspection record
Tangem Guest Home is a small care home in San Diego — 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 2006. Dementia care, hospice care and bedridden care are 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 Tangem Guest Home
Is Tangem Guest Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Tangem Guest Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Tangem Guest Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.
Is Tangem Guest Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Tangem Guest Home cost?
$3,750 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,050–$4,600. 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 10 small homes within 3 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 49 other homes of a similar licensed size in San Diego that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,950 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 49 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 Tangem Guest Home 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 Tangem LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Paradise Valley Hospital is 1.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Tangem Guest Home keep a resident on hospice?
Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”
Tangem Guest Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “TANGEM GUEST HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #374601423. 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 Tangem LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 8 state inspection visits since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is September 3, 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-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careNot on file · ask the home
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
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
FACILITY SERVES SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY ELDERLY RESIDENTS; AGE 60 AND ABOVE.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
5 questions to ask the home — nothing on file yet
- 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?”
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver not on file
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
- 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
$3,750a month to start
Likely $3,050–$4,600
From 10 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$3,750a month
Likely $3,050–$4,800
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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$3,750likely $3,050–$4,600
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,050–$4,800
- $3,750
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,600–$8,050
- $5,750
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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes within 3 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.
10 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,200–$4,900.
- 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
- Villa Victoria Care HomeSan Diego · 0.7 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Archangel's Residential CareSan Diego · 0.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mayflower Home CareSan Diego · 1.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Daleina's Home CareNational City · 1.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Morningside ManorSan Diego · 1.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Seniors Dignity Home and CareSan Diego · 2.0 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ideal Home CareNational City · 2.1 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sarasona Home CareBonita · 2.6 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Warm Heart Senior LivingBonita · 2.7 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Chhina's Senior Guest HouseSpring Valley · 2.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 6640 Paradise Crestview Way, San Diego, CA 92114Address 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 2021, the state has filed 8 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 2006. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated September 3, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 8
- Most recent visit
- September 3, 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 2006.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 8 documents
Sep 3, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: POC
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carmen Lopez conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a Plan of Correction (POC) visit to confirm that a citation which was issued on 08/27/2026, has been corrected. LPA was granted entry by caregiver Khaira Holgado, when she identified herself. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit with caregivers Holgado, Edita Palado, and Shabrina Febre. Administrator Stanley Alegre and Licensee Gemma Alegre later arrived and joined the visit. The following citations were reviewed during today's visit: California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 87202 (a)(2) Fire Clearance. On 08/24/2026 the Department conducted the facility’s required annual inspection and cited for a Fire Clearance deficiency. The plan of correction was due on 08/24/2026. The Department received the facility's initial POC on 08/24/2026. During today's visit, the facility's POC was cleared during the visit and clearance letter was issued. No new deficiencies were observed or cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Gemma Alegre to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided at the conclusion of the visit. The signature below confirms the documents were received.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 3, 2026
Aug 24, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carmen Lopez conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection. LPA identified herself and was granted entry by caregivers Khaira Holgado and Edita Palado, and discussed the purpose of the visit with caregivers Holgado and Palado. Caregivers Mary Jhun and Shabrina Febre, and licensee Gemma Alegre later arrived and joined the visit. According to the facility’s license, there may be a maximum of 6 non-ambulatory residents at any given time at the facility site. During today’s inspection, the facility’s current census is 5 residents living at the facility. There was 1 resident present at the facility site during the inspection, and 4 residents arrived later from their respective programs. LPA inspected the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. One bedroom contained a full bed railing that was not approved, but the facility removed the bottom half of the railing prior to LPA's departure. Doors, windows, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and activities. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was compliant, at 84ºF. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to residents were also compliant throughout the facility, reaching between the allotted temperature ranges, 105ºF - 120ºF. [CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C] [CONTINUED FROM LIC 809] There were at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days of non-perishable food present. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present, and all were safely stored. Toxic chemicals and/or poisons were inaccessible. Medications will be stored in a locked cabinet. No pools or bodies of water on the premises. The facility fireplace was made inaccessible to residents. Per Licensee Alegre, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and the facility telephone were all working. The fire extinguisher was present (02) and serviced within the last 12 months. The first aid kit was complete and readily accessible. LPA spoke with staff and reviewed staff and resident records. LPA's visit did not raise licensing concerns. The files that LPA reviewed contained the required documents. Confidential records were stored in a locked area. Required licensing postings were observed in a visible area of the facility. There were a deficiencies observed and cited during today's annual inspection and may be found on the LIC809-D page of this report. An exit interview was conducted with licensee Gemma Alegre, to whom a copy of this report, along with the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22), were provided at the conclusion of the visit. The signature below confirms the documents were received. LPA requested Licensee to submit a current Designation of Administrative Responsibility (LIC 308), Personnel Report (LIC 500), and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610-E) to the licensing office within 10 business days. Forms are available at www.ccld.ca.gov.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 24, 2026
Sep 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jose De La Cruz made an unannounced visit to conduct a Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified himselve to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Licensee/Administrator Gemma Alegre and Caretaker Warlita Jimenez. According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity for six (6) clients, of whom all can be non-ambulatory. Per LPA observation, LIC602 Physician’s Reports, and interviews: During today’s inspection, there were a total of five (5) clients in care, three ambulatory and two non-ambulatory. LPA interviewed staff and the client who was currently in the facility. LPA also reviewed the care records for all clients, and the personnel and training files for active staff. LPA, accompanied by Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected all common areas and bedrooms. In the facility’s backyard, there was a shaded outdoor activity space/patio, as required. Area was clean and free of obstacles and well maintained. Hallway to the outside was also free of obstacles. Four trash cans in good condition were present on the outside of the facility. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair, no foul smells or odors were present. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings and were specifically decorated for each resident with mementos, toys and other memorabilia, as well as religious items. Doors, windows and screens, toilet, and shower were all working. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present. CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C, 1 of 2] [CONTINUED FROM LIC 809] The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was complaint at 76 F. Where tested, hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were compliant in temperature: Kitchen Sink was 118.05 F and Bathroom Sink was 120 F. Appliances to preserve perishable food were also compliant in temperature. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present and in good condition. There were no fireplaces, swimming pools, or similar bodies of water on the premises. There were no medications, toxic chemicals/poisons, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. Per the Licensee, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. The facility’s license does not include endorsements for delayed-egress doors or secured perimeter doors, and neither of these were present. Carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarms, night lights, and emergency lighting were all working. The facility’s fire extinguisher was serviced within the last twelve (12) months. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. Licensee presented proof of current business liability insurance and surety bond. Client care files contained the required records. Staff personnel files contained the required records. Licensee performed disaster drills on all three (3) shifts at the required intervals. Staff were also trained on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the facility’s written Emergency Disaster Plan within the last twelve (12) months, as required. There were reserve supplies PPE present. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee/Administrator Gemma Alegre, to whom a copy of this report, the LIC 809 pages, and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during today’s visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 19, 2025
Jun 25, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carmen Lopez conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA Lopez identified herself, was granted entry by caregiver Evelia Guerta. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit with caregiver Guerta. Licensee Gemma Alegre and Administrator Stanley Alegre later arrived and joined the visit. According to the facility’s license, there may be a maximum of six (6) residents all of whom may be non-ambulatory in at any given time at the facility site. During today’s inspection, the facility’s current census is 6 residents living at the facility. There were no residents present at the facility site during the inspection. LPA, accompanied by Licensee Alegre and caregiver Guerta, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings, but one residents bed railing did not have an exception or waiver on file for approval by the Department but the facility remedied during the inspection. Doors, windows, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and activities. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was comfortable and compliant, at 78 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were also compliant: kitchen sink measured hot water at 115.2 degrees F; sink in restroom #1 delivered hot water at 115.2 degrees F; sink in restroom #2 delivered hot water at 115.2 degrees F; hot water in restroom #3 delivered hot water at 106.6 degrees F; and hot water in restroom #4 delivered hot water at 115.2 degrees F. There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present. Cooking and dining equipment and utensils were present, and all safely stored. There were no toxic chemicals or poisons accessible to residents. Medications were properly labeled, as required, and stored in locked cabinet. The facility-maintained medication logs which LPA reviewed. [CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C] [CONTINUED FROM LIC 809] No pools or bodies of water on the premises. Per licensee Alegre, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher was present (01) and serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit was complete and readily accessible. LPA reviewed staff and resident records. During today’s visit there were no residents on the facility premise as they were attending their respective day program. LPA visit did not raise any licensing concerns. The files which LPA reviewed contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in a locked area. Required licensing postings were observed in a visible area of the facility. There were deficiencies observed and cited during today's annual inspection and may be found on the LIC809-D page of this report. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Alegre and Administrator Alregre to whom a copy of this report along with the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided at the conclusion of the visit. The signature below confirms the documents were received. LPA requested Licensee Alegre to submit a current Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 308 and Emergency Disaster Plan LIC 610-E, to the licensing office within 10 business days. Forms are available at www.ccld.ca.gov. The Personnel Report LIC 500 and Residential Infection Control Plan LIC 9282 (6/23) were updated and submitted to the San Diego Regional Office.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 25, 2024
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?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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