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The Gate of Beautiful III

Small home·Licensed for 4·Modesto, California

Licensed since 2025Licence #502701541
  • Care approvals on fileDementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,100 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,100
  • Home sizeLicensed for 4Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitMay 11, 2026CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderEllhouse EnterpriseSince 2025 · 3 licensed homes

The Gate of Beautiful III is a small care home in Modesto — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 4 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 The Gate of Beautiful III

Is The Gate of Beautiful III licensed?

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

How many residents is The Gate of Beautiful III licensed for?

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

Has The Gate of Beautiful III been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is The Gate of Beautiful III still open?

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

What does The Gate of Beautiful III cost?

$4,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,350–$5,100. 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 within 7 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 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Modesto that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $4,900 a month, and the middle figure is $3,400 (n = 6 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 The Gate of Beautiful III 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 Ellhouse Enterprise, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Ellhouse Enterprise — at least 3 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Doctors Medical Center is 2.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can The Gate of Beautiful III 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.

The Gate of Beautiful III license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “GATE OF BEAUTIFUL III, THE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #502701541. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Ellhouse Enterprise, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 4 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 4 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 May 11, 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-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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FIRE CLEARANCE FOR FOUR(4) NON-AMB OF WHICH ONE(1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #4. 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

Covelight estimate

$4,100a month to start

Likely $3,350–$5,100

From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,100a month

Likely $3,350–$5,300

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
  • Starting monthly rate$4,100likely $3,350–$5,100

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 7 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 $3,350–$5,300
$4,100
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,950–$8,450
$6,100
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 8 small homes within 7 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.

8 homes like this within 7 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,850–$5,100.

  • 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 8 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 2712 Puccini Pl, Modesto, CA 95358Address 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 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 11, 2026.

On file since
2025
State visits
4
Most recent visit
May 11, 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
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261202025220

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 2 documents
May 11, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Unannounced Annual visit made out to this facility on 05/11/2026 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Charlie Yang. This LPA was met by the facility caregiver, Carrie Phommarath, who was briefly interviewed at this time. This LPA requested that she go ahead and contact the facility designated Administrator to inform them that CCL was present at this time. The facility designated representative, Sophia Patterson, arrived shortly thereafter to this facility and was briefly interviewed at this time. Current census was 3 residents. It was learned that there was (1) resident under the care of hospice at this time. This facility does have an approved waiver to be able to accept and retain up to (4) residents under the care of hospice at any given time. It was learned that this facility has a program to be able to accept and retain dementia residents at any given time. It was learned that there were (2) residents diagnosed with dementia at this time. It was learned that there were (2) residents receiving services through home health at this time. It was learned that this facility does have an approved bedridden fire clearance to be able to accept or retain any residents deemed to be bedridden at any given time. There weren't any residents deemed to bedridden at this time. Tour of this facility was conducted. Dining area, living area, and all other areas intended for resident use were toured. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Linen closet, located in facility hallway closet, was reviewed and observed to contain a sufficient supply of towels, sheets, and bedding able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Kitchen area was toured. Kitchen drawers and cabinets were opened and reviewed. Food supply for 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable quantities was reviewed to make sure that they were in compliance at all times. Pantry area was toured. Laundry area was toured and observed to be locked at this time. A review of the bleach, detergent, and all other cleaning supplies was conducted to make sure that they were locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Administrator certificate # 7022645740 for Sophia Patterson was observed to have an expiration date of 07/06/2026 and in compliance at this time. Medication cabinet, located in the facility hallway cabinet, was observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. First aid kit, located in the medication cabinet, was reviewed. This LPA observed that it did contain all of the required components at this time. Fire extinguisher located hanging on the wall adjacent to the kitchen was observed to have been annually purchased from the local hardware store, Home Depot, on 05/03/2026 and in compliance at this time. Facility resident bedrooms were toured. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Facility resident restrooms were toured. Grab bars and non skid mats were observed to be present and in good repair at this time. Hot water temperatures were taken to make sure that they were within the allowed range of 105-120 degrees at all times. A tour of the facility exterior grounds was conducted. A review of the facility perimeter fence, side gates, and all other exits was conducted. A review of (4) facility personnel records was conducted and noted on the following LIC 859. A review of (3) facility resident records was conducted and noted on the following LIC 858. The following forms and documents were requested to be updated and submitted into CCL for review by this LPA: LIC 308 LIC 400 LIC 500 LIC 610 There were no deficiencies observed or cited during today's annual visit. Exit Interviewthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Post Licensing

Unannounced Post Licensing visit made out to this facility on 05/11/2026 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Charlie Yang. This LPA was met by the facility caregiver, Carrie Phommarath, who was briefly interviewed at this time. This LPA requested that she go ahead and contact the facility designated Administrator to inform them that CCL was present at this time. The facility designated representative, Sophia Patterson, arrived shortly thereafter to this facility and was briefly interviewed at this time. Current census was 3 residents. It was learned that there was (1) resident under the care of hospice at this time. This facility does have an approved waiver to be able to accept and retain up to (4) residents under the care of hospice at any given time. It was learned that this facility has a program to be able to accept and retain dementia residents at any given time. It was learned that there were (2) residents diagnosed with dementia at this time. It was learned that there were (2) residents receiving services through home health at this time. It was learned that this facility does have an approved bedridden fire clearance to be able to accept or retain any residents deemed to be bedridden at any given time. There weren't any residents deemed to bedridden at this time. Tour of this facility was conducted. This Post Licensing visit was conducted along with the annual visit as well. There were no deficiencies observed or cited during today's Post Licensing visit. Exit Interviewthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 11, 2026
20252 state visits · 2 documents
May 1, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jason Lund arrived announced at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing visit. LPA Lund met with Administrator Nicole Ell Residents and explained the reason for the visit. Census: 0 The facility is a one-story dwelling. LPA toured the facility including dining area, kitchen, family room, (4) bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, laundry (washer/dryer), garage, and yard. There is no pool present. Walls, floors, windows, and doors are in good condition. Fixtures and furniture are in good condition and there is adequate storage space. Facility central heating and air is operational and temperature is at 74.5 degrees (F). Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher (May 2025) are operational. There is a locked area for centrally stored medications. The facility has 7-day nonperishable and 2-day perishable food and is compliance. Facility has adequate dishes, utensils, glasses, etc. Linen supply and personal hygiene supplies are available. Bathrooms have non-skid mats, grab bars, along with night-lights outside the entrance. Facility has sufficient space to accommodate indoor and outdoor activities. The Pre-Licensing Inspection Tool was utilized during the course of this visit. The facility was determined to be in substantial compliance with the Health and Safety Code and the California Code of Regulations. The facility has passed the pre-licensing inspection. Component III was conducted. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Licensee Nicole Ell.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 1, 2025
Feb 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 4 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: Nicole Ell (Board Member/Administrator) Interview Method: Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams On February 19, 2025, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. 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. 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, Feb 19, 2025
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.

Who holds the licence

Ellhouse Enterprise, licensed since 2025, operates 3 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

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. Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?
  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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