St. Therese Care Home
About St. Therese Care Home
St. Therese Care Home is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, California, offering assisted living. Licensed for 20 residents. The monthly price shown is a Chapter estimate for this area and care level — the community can claim this listing and publish its verified pricing.
Last state inspection visit: October 6, 2026 · 8 citations in about five years
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Medi-Cal & Medicare
Listed by the California Department of Health Care Services as an ALW provider (20 beds), as of May 11, 2026.
- ALW pays for care services. The resident pays room and board.
- You apply through a Care Coordination Agency, not the community. There is a statewide waitlist.
- Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
How Medi-Cal, ALW & Medicare work for assisted living · ALW homes in San Bernardino County
State inspection record
For comparison, 15% of larger communities (7+ beds) in San Bernardino County have no Type A citations, and the typical one has 3 Type A citations and 6 Type B citations. Larger homes get visited and cited more often, so compare like with like, and read what each citation was for.
What these terms mean
- Type A citations are the most serious: a violation that poses an immediate or substantial risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
- Type B citations are less serious violations that could become a risk to residents if they aren't corrected.
- Substantiated: The state found the allegation was true.
- Not proven (inconclusive or unsubstantiated): There wasn't enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
- Unfounded: The state found the allegation was false or couldn't have happened.
Read St. Therese Care Home's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record
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St. Therese Care Home cost & FAQ
How much does St. Therese Care Home cost?
St. Therese Care Home's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $5,400: base rent of about $4,500 plus a typical assisted living add-on of about $900. Expect a one-time community fee of around $2,500. This is an estimate based on Joshua Tree-area prices for this care level; St. Therese Care Home hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.
What does the monthly price at St. Therese Care Home include?
The all-in figure combines base rent (room, meals and basic services) with the typical care add-on for average needs. Care costs rise with the level of help a resident needs, so ask St. Therese Care Home for an assessment-based quote.
What type of care does St. Therese Care Home provide?
St. Therese Care Home is listed for assisted living. It holds California state license #365530161 and is licensed for up to 20 residents.
Does St. Therese Care Home accept Medi-Cal?
St. Therese Care Home is on the California Department of Health Care Services list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers (as of May 11, 2026). ALW is a Medi-Cal program that pays for care services in assisted living; the resident still pays room and board. To use it, apply through an ALW Care Coordination Agency — there is a statewide waitlist. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
Has St. Therese Care Home had any state citations or complaints?
In about the last five years of California Community Care Licensing records (as of October 27, 2026), the state visited St. Therese Care Home 7 times, most recently on October 6, 2026. It received 1 Type A citation (the most serious kind) and 7 Type B citations. The state investigated 2 complaints: 0 allegations were substantiated, 4 not proven and 0 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.
How do I tour St. Therese Care Home?
Pick a time in the tour booker on this page and your request goes to St. Therese Care Home only. Chapter never sells your information, and you won't get calls from referral agents. You can also call the community directly at (949) 361-8968.
Compare prices nearby: senior living costs in Joshua Tree · 2026 California cost report