Small home · Licensed for 6 · Murrieta
Diamond RCFE of Murrieta
26973 Holly Grove Ct,, Murrieta, CA 92563Licensed since 2024
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 6 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FIRE CLEARANCE FOR SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH, SIX(6) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (6).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — 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 Diamond RCFE of Murrieta: 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
Covelight estimate
$5,000a month to start
Likely $4,100–$6,200
From 15 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,000likely a month
Starting monthly rate$5,000likely $4,100–$6,200
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 small homes within 5 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 (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 $4,100–$6,350
- $5,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,800–$9,550
- $7,500
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 homes15 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,195 to $6,500
15 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,450–$5,550.
- Ailida Retirement HomeMurrieta · 1.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Boundless Care for the ElderlyMurrieta · 1.4 mi · Small home$5,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- TLC Care HomeMurrieta · 1.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A & A Family Care for the ElderlyMurrieta · 1.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Concord Estates Assisted LivingMurrieta · 2.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Coastal Haven LivingMurrieta · 3.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on its own website · semi-private room · seen October 5, 2026
- New Hope Residential Elder Care IIIWinchester · 4.2 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacifica Living CenterMurrieta · 4.3 mi · Small home$3,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Heritage Residential Care 2Murrieta · 4.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Evergreen ChateauTemecula · 4.4 mi · Small home$3,195Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Murrieta Home CareMurrieta · 4.6 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Senior Haven of MurrietaMurrieta · 4.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Angel's Haven Care Assisted LivingMurrieta · 4.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on its own website · seen October 27, 2026
- Grace Home AthenaWinchester · 4.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Viewmont AcresTemecula · 5.0 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 small homes within 5 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.
- 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. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
26973 Holly Grove Ct,, Murrieta, CA 92563Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.3 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 #331881596 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Sep 15, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ivashia Wright conducted an unannounced annual required visit. Upon entry, LPA was greeted by Patrick, caregiver, and informed them of the purpose of the visit. Administrator Kimberly arrived shortly after. At the time of the visit, there were two (2) staff members and five (5) residents present. Facility Overview: The facility is a single story home with (5) resident bedrooms and (2) bathrooms, a laundry room, a dinning room, 2 living areas, a kitchen, an outdoor area, and a garage. There is no gated pool and there are no firearms on the premises. Infection Control: LPA observed that hygiene and cleaning supplies were available for regular facility maintenance. The facility’s infection control plan was reviewed and found to meet department requirements. Physical Plant: The physical plant, including floors, windows, and doors, was clean and well maintained. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair. The outdoor area was free of hazards. Laundry equipment was in good working condition. Sharp and dangerous objects were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Both the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were operational, and the hot water temperature was measured at 111.2F, meeting the department requirements. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be in compliance with the department's requirements and fully charged with a service date of 6/23/2026. Food Service: The facility’s kitchen was clean and equipped to prepare food. The facility maintained the required two-day supply of perishable foods and a seven-day supply of non-perishable foods. Continued on LIC809-C.... Care & Supervision/Administration: Adequate staff were present to supervise clients during the visit. The administrator holds a current administrator’s certificate which expires 10/19/2026. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPA reviewed files for two (2) staff members, confirming criminal clearances, updated training, and CPR/First Aid certification. Four (4) resident files were reviewed and contained all required documentation. LPA observed first aid kit to be stored in and inaccessible to residents. Health-Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: All resident medications were securely locked in a cabinet inside the hallway. LPA reviewed medications for 4 (four) residents, confirming that all medications were listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and accounted for. Disaster Preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility’s emergency and disaster plan, including documentation of the last fire/earthquake drill. All facility exits were clear of obstructions. No deficiencies were cited during the visit. An exit interview was conducted, during which this report was reviewed and provided to the Administrator Kimberly Carer.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 15, 2026
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Sep 16, 2024Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Janira Arreola and Armando Perez, conducted an announced visit for the purpose of conducting the prelicensing inspection. LPA met with Applicant, Kimberly Carter for the visit. The applicant is seeking a change in ownership with residents in care for a residential care facility for the elderly with a capacity for (6) residents, ages 60 and up. LPAs toured the facility and observed the following: The home is a one story home with (5) bedrooms and (2) bathrooms and attached garage. The fire clearance conducted on 08/12/2024 by Murrieta Fire and Rescue was approved the home for (6) bedridden residents. The resident bedrooms were observed to had the appropriate linens, furniture such as bed, dresser, closet space, light, night stand and chair. The home has extra linens, First aid kit was locked in locked medication closet where resident medications will be stored. PPE equipment was observed around the facility, in residents rooms and in garage. The facility had a storage of incontinent supplies and hygiene items for residents. The facility kitchen has enough pots and pans, cooking utensils, plates and cups for (6) Residents. The kitchen had the appropriate food items. Kitchen knifes will be kept locked with the in the kitchen. Emergency supplies are kept in the facility garage, and night lights are kept around the facility hallways. The laundry room was observed be functional, and the facility possesses cleaning supplies to conduct regular cleaning of the facility. The dining room has enough seating for (6) residents, and the outdoor space has enough seating for (6) residents LPA observed the home has activities for clients to engage in. The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were operational and hot water temperature was read at 109.4F. The land line was observed to be operational (951-304-2162). Required postings were found on the facility walls, and the facility has current records for staff and residents. No bodies of water or firearms are being kept in the facility. There are no objections for the applicant to proceed in the prelicensing process. An exit interview was conducted were this report was reviewed and provided to the applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 16, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 6 COMP II Participants: Kimberly Carter (Board Member/Administrator) Interview Method: Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams On August 22, 2024, 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, Aug 22, 2024
License holder
J Carter Corporation, licensed since 2024.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2024, 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 2024, 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 | 0 |
“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 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer 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 Diamond RCFE of Murrieta
Is Diamond RCFE of Murrieta licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Diamond RCFE of Murrieta licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Diamond RCFE of Murrieta been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Diamond RCFE of Murrieta still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.
What does Diamond RCFE of Murrieta cost?
$5,000 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,100–$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 15 small homes within 5 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 14 other homes of a similar licensed size in Murrieta that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 14 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 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 Diamond RCFE of Murrieta 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 J Carter Corporation, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital is 2.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Diamond RCFE of Murrieta keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Diamond RCFE of Murrieta license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “DIAMOND RCFE OF MURRIETA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #331881596. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to J Carter Corporation, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, 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 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is September 15, 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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Starting rate
$3,965 a month to start
Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,200On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,200On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,550 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,650On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,750 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,850On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,200On 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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