Mid-size home · Licensed for 14 · El Centro
Heart & Hand
499 South Sunset Drive, El Centro, CA 92243Licensed since 2006
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 14: a mid-size care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 14 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 5 residents
- Bedriddenup to 6 residents
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
FACILITY SERVES FOURTEEN (14) NON-AMBULATORY ELDERLY RESIDENTS, AGES 60 AND ABOVE, SIX (6) OF WHOM MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. ALL BEDROOMS APPROVED FOR BEDRIDDEN USE. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR Five (5) RESIDENTS.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Heart & Hand: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Typical starting rate
$4,500a month to start
Likely $3,500–$5,500
Covelight’s researched range for Imperial County · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,500likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,500likely $3,500–$5,500
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Imperial County (compiled June 2026). 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 (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,500–$5,700
- $4,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,300–$8,900
- $7,000
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- 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 October 1, 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.
Rates at nearby homes1 nearby home publishes a starting rate of $4,000
- Majestic Villa Assisted LivingEl Centro · 1.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhy this is a county figure
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Imperial County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.
- 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.
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 move-in 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.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Daily life here is not on file yet, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
499 South Sunset Drive, El Centro, CA 92243Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- El Centro Regional Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.3 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #134601388 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 2 of 3 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
May 7, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Roman conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified himself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Administrator, Jeniffer Thomason. House Manager, Priscilla Felix was also present during the annual visit. According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of (14) fourteen clients, of whom all may be non-ambulatory and six (6) of which may be bedridden and has a hospice waiver for two (2). Along with facility staff LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, toilets, and showers were in working order. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. Water temperature was measured at 120 degrees F. No pools or bodies of water on the premises. Per Licensee, Jeniffer Thomason no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguishers were present. First aid kits were complete and readily accessible. Resident records reviewed had required documentation of physical assessments, consent forms, identification forms, POA contact information, medications etc. Staff records reviewed contained required documentation, training's, and background clearances. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator, Jeniffer Thomason, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights were provided during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 7, 2026
20241 state visit · 1 document
Feb 28, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Rodgers, made an unannounced visit to conduct the required One-Year Inspection. LPA Rodgers were granted entry into the facility Licensee Jennifer McGrew-Thomason, after identifying herself and stating the purpose of the inspection. The facility serves 14 elderly residents, age 60 and above, all whom may be non-ambulatory. LPA was accompanied by Register Nurse Patricia Diaz for a tour of the facility which was conducted inside and out and included a sample of resident units, the dining area and recreation rooms. Exterior and interior passageways were free from obstructions. Signal system is present and was operational. Resident and facility room temperatures were within a comfortable range. Each resident had clean and sufficient bed linens, towels, and washcloths. All residents’ rooms were equipped with required furnishings. Lighting was present in the bedrooms. Residents’ bathrooms were observed to be sanitary and operational. Toilets and showers were equipped with grab bars. Food menus and activities schedule were posted. There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, fireplaces, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. The medication were stored in a locked area, labeled and kept in compliance with label instructions. LPA interview confirmed the licensee provides assistance in meeting medical and dental needs. [Continued on 809-C] [Continued from 809] LPA interviewed multiple staff and clients. LPA reviewed multiple staff and client records/files. The interviews did not raise any significant licensing concerns. The reviewed files contained all required documents. LPA also conducted a review of In-service training procedures. At the time of visit, LPA observed that residents were being treated with dignity by staff, and there were sufficient staff on duty to meet resident’s needs. A final exit interview and a copy of this report, Licensee/Appeal Rights - LIC 9058 (rev. 01/16), were provided to , Licensee Jenniifer McGrew-Thomason , whose signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 28, 2024
Earlier years2022 · 1 document
20221 state visit · 1 document
Mar 21, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kayla Hilario, conducted an unannounced Required 1 - Year Visit. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA met with Administrator Jennifer Thomason and we discussed the purpose of the visit. All staff present have a current criminal record clearance. LPA conducted a tour of the facility, both inside and outside and observed the residents in care. In accordance with the Department’s Infection Control, LPA provided technical assistance, evaluated, and observed the facility's implementation of their mitigation plan to include disinfection, testing surveillance, and screening protocols as well as the use of personal protective equipment. No deficiencies were cited or observed on this date. The Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC9058 01/16). An exit interview was conducted with the Administrator Jennifer Thomason, and a hardcopy of this report was be left.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 21, 2022
License holder
Heart & Hand, Inc., licensed since 2006.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2006, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 3
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2006, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 1 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
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 stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Heart & Hand
Is Heart & Hand licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Heart & Hand licensed for?
14 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Heart & Hand been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Heart & Hand still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does Heart & Hand cost?
$4,500 a month to start is typical in Imperial County, likely $3,500–$5,500. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Imperial County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.
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 Heart & Hand take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 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 Heart & Hand, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
El Centro Regional Medical Center is 1.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Heart & Hand keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Heart & Hand license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “HEART & HAND, INC.”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #134601388. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 14 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Heart & Hand, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2006, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is May 7, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Licensed homes near this one in Imperial County, most information on file first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Typical starting rate
$4,500 a month to start
Typical in Imperial County · likely $3,500–$5,500On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Typical starting rate
$4,500 a month to start
Typical in Imperial County · likely $3,500–$5,500On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Typical starting rate
$4,500 a month to start
Typical in Imperial County · likely $3,500–$5,500On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Typical starting rate
$4,500 a month to start
Typical in Imperial County · likely $3,500–$5,500On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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