Small home · Licensed for 6 · Lake Elsinore

Ella Belle Loving Care Retreat #1

15322 Dawning Ct, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530Licensed since 2025

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,850 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,000 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState 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

Not on file: bedridden approval.

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 FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY. MASTER BEDROOM AND GARAGE OFF LIMITS TO CLIENTS. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR SIX (6).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

Respite / short-term stays
Reported on ellabellelovingcare.com · source dated February 25, 2026.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withAssistance with daily living · Support for daily living activities · Daily living activities
Assistance with daily living — reported on ellabellelovingcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Support for daily living activities · Daily living activities — reported on ellabellelovingcare.com · source dated February 25, 2026.

As needs change

Medicines
Level of medication service: assistance with self administration
ellabellelovingcare.com · October 5, 2026
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 Ella Belle Loving Care Retreat #1: two-person transfers or a lift and who is awake overnight. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,850a month to start

Likely $4,000–$6,000

From 22 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$4,850likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$4,850likely $4,000–$6,000
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 22 small homes within 10 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 $4,000–$6,150: $4,850
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,700–$9,350: $7,350

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.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes22 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,200 to $6,000

22 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$4,500.

Amazing Grace Home CareLake Elsinore · 2.4 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Everlasting Assisted LivingLake Elsinore · 3.0 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Home Sweet Home Assisted LivingLake Elsinore · 3.1 mi · Small home
$4,400Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Hillside Senior LivingLake Elsinore · 3.1 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Heritage Residential CareLake Elsinore · 3.3 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Agape Home for the ElderlyWildomar · 5.4 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Annacare2Wildomar · 5.6 mi · Small home
$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Angeles Home CareWildomar · 5.7 mi · Small home
$4,400Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Motherly CareWildomar · 6.6 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Cyrenity RanchMenifee · 6.7 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Mc Board & CareWildomar · 7.7 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Portsmouth Senior HomeMenifee · 7.7 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Alexander's Assisted Living HomePerris · 7.9 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Inland Senior ManorMenifee · 8.0 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Penda Homes Assisted LivingMenifee · 8.0 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on its own website · starting residential rate · seen October 27, 2026
Monument Park ManorPerris · 8.1 mi · Small home
$3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Sandy Lodge II Care HomeSun City · 8.1 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Anna CareSun City · 8.3 mi · Small home
$3,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Sarah's Great LifeWildomar · 8.5 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Eben HavenMenifee · 8.7 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Peace and Joy RCFESun City · 8.8 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Murrieta Home CareMurrieta · 9.9 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed 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 22 small homes within 10 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.

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Daily life

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Meals, preferences & familiar food (2)Snacks available · Meals provided

Snacks available
Reported on ellabellelovingcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on ellabellelovingcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (1)Activity types offered

Activity types offeredActivities · Events · Exercise classes · Gardening
Reported on ellabellelovingcare.com · source dated February 25, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (3)Support services for families · Tour scheduling link · Contact form

Support services for families
Reported on ellabellelovingcare.com · source dated February 25, 2026.
Tour scheduling link
Reported on ellabellelovingcare.com · source dated February 25, 2026.
Open on the website
Contact form
Reported on ellabellelovingcare.com · source dated February 25, 2026.
Open on the website

About the home (1)Brand or trade name

Brand or trade nameElla Belle Loving Care
Reported on ellabellelovingcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Where it is

15322 Dawning Ct, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530Address from the public record · October 26, 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. 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 #335530418 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20252 state visits · 2 documents

Nov 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hannah Rodgers conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit. LPA was met by Applicant Shaunte Anderson and was granted entry into the facility. The purpose of today's visit is to inspect the facility to ensure that the facility is in compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. The fire inspection was completed on October 6, 2025, and the facility is approved for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. Hospice waiver approved for six (6). During today's visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected every room. The facility was found to be clean, safe, and in good repair with no pathway obstructions. Resident bathrooms were observed to be clean, and the toilets and showers were found to be in working order. The facility's water temperature was measured in compliance. LPA observed locked storage areas where all hazardous and/or toxic chemicals were stored and secured. LPA observed locked storage for residents’ medications. Fire extinguisher was observed in the facility and found to be in compliance. A functioning carbon monoxide detector and smoke detectors were observed in the facility. No bodies of water were observed near or on the premises. LPA observed 7-day supply of non-perishable food and a 2-day supply of perishable food. Required postings were observed in a common area of the facility. LPA reviewed facility’s Infection Control Plan and Emergency Disaster Plan. LPA conducted Component III with the applicant. The topics discussed were continuing operation requirements, record keeping/reporting, personnel requirements, health related services/conditions, and physical plant compliance. [CONTINUED ON LIC809-C] Pre-licensing is complete, and this facility has no deficiencies. It is recommended that this facility be licensed pending final review and approval. An exit interview was conducted with Applicant Shaunte Anderson and Applicant Paulette Iseghohi, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 20, 2025

Nov 12, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: Anderson, Shaunte; Penning, Paulette On 11/12/2025, the applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB via telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by confirming driver’s license number. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. 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, Nov 12, 2025

License holder

Ella Belle Loving Care LLC, licensed since 2025.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 2
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 2025, 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

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe 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

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Ella Belle Loving Care Retreat #1

Is Ella Belle Loving Care Retreat #1 licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Ella Belle Loving Care Retreat #1 licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Ella Belle Loving Care Retreat #1 been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.

Is Ella Belle Loving Care Retreat #1 still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Ella Belle Loving Care Retreat #1 cost?

$4,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,000–$6,000. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Lake Elsinore that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,725 to $4,875 a month, and the middle figure is $4,400 (n = 5 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 Ella Belle Loving Care Retreat #1 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 Ella Belle Loving Care LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Can Ella Belle Loving Care Retreat #1 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.