Small home · Licensed for 6 · La Quinta
Del Oro Residential Care
78335 Via Dijon, La Quinta, CA 92253Licensed since 2007
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · 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
- Hospiceup to 3 residents
Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.
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
SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS, AGE 60 AND OLDER. RESIDENT BEDROOMS ARE #1, #2, #3, #5. STAFF ONLY IN ROOM #4. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR THREE (3).
935 - ELDERLY
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.
Diabetes care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Del Oro Residential Care: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$4,500a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,500likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,500this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
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 $4,500–$5,100
- $4,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,500–$8,650
- $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 homes10 nearby homes publish starting rates of $4,000 to $7,750
10 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$5,200.
- Mountain View Residential Care for the ElderlyLa Quinta · 0.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa QuinterraLa Quinta · 0.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Goldluxury VillaLa Quinta · 0.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Shiloh LivingLa Quinta · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,200Listed on its own website · *monthly pricing ranges between · seen October 5, 2026
- Monticello Senior Care in La QuintaLa Quinta · 1.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sun City VillaPalm Desert · 3.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Victoria Falls Home CarePalm Desert · 3.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Infinite Love & Care HomesIndio · 3.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Trinity Gardens on PortolaPalm Desert · 4.3 mi · Mid-size home$7,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Hovley CarePalm Desert · 4.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
- 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
Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (2)Activity types offered · Trips outside the home
Activity types offeredActivities On-site
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (2)Transportation costs extra · Public transit access claimed
Transportation costs extraReported no
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Public transit access claimed
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Where it is
78335 Via Dijon, La Quinta, CA 92253Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- John F. Kennedy Memorial HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.8 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 #336413311 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 2 of 3 documents
20241 state visit · 1 document
Dec 4, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Armando Perez made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. The LPA was granted entry by staff to conduct the inspection and met with administrator, Maria Elizabeth Pelayo. The LPA informed the Administrator of the purpose for the visit. The inspection included the following: The facility consists of four (4) resident bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, three (3) bathrooms, a kitchen and dinning area, a living room area, a garage and laundry room, and a patio and yard with sufficient seating and space for activities. LPA observed a pool with the required fencing and locked gate. According to Administrator, no weapons are stored in the home. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction and are free of debris and other trash. There are grab bars for each toilet, bathtub and shower used by residents. Resident showers have non-skid mats present. The home was kept clean and free of any odors. LPA began review of client records. Four (4) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. LPA observed records to be available and complete. LPA began review of employee records- Four (4) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee records for first aid certification, criminal record clearance or an exemption, health screening and TB test results, employee rights, training verification, and current administrator certification; expiration date 01/02/2026. LPA obtained updated LIC 308 and Surety Bond to update the facility files. LPA obtained updated LIC 308 and Surety Bond to update the facility files. LPA observed facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. Emergency food and water supply is present. There is a locked location for chemicals in the hallway closet. Knives and sharps are secured and stored in the kitchen. Medications are centrally stored. There is a locked cabinet in the kitchen allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained. Medications reviewed appear to have been dispensed accurately. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. Fire extinguishers is up to date and was last serviced on 08/03/2024. The facility is conducting emergency disaster/fire drills quarterly; last done on 09/29/2024. Based on the information received during this visit today in the areas reviewed, there are no deficiencies that are being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. This LIC 809 report was reviewed with the facility representative and a copy was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 4, 2024
20231 state visit · 1 document
Dec 27, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janira Arreola conducted a required annual visit. LPA was greeted and was granted entry and met with Administrator, Elizabeth Pelayo, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. At time of visit there were (6) residents and one (2) staff present. The facility is a one story home with (6) bedrooms and (4) bathrooms with attached garage. The facility does not have a pool or fire arms. The facility is residential care facility for the elderly serving residents ages 60 and above. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and exterior, reviewed facility documents and conducted interviews. LPA observed the following: Infection Control: LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. The facility has a plan on how to mitigate infectious disease and train staff. Physical Plant: Physical plant, floors, windows, and doors were observed to be clean and fixtures and furniture were present and in good repair. The facility's outdoor area was observed to be free of hazards. The sharp and dangerous objects were observed to be locked and inaccessible to clients. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were operational. Food Service: LPA observed facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. LPA observed the facility met the required 2-day supply of perishable and 7-day supply of non-perishable foods. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPA reviewed staff files and training that contained staff criminal clearance and updated training along with CPR/First Aid. Client files were reviewed and possessed all required paperwork. Health Related Services/ Incidental Medical Services: All client medication was locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPA reviewed resident medications and Resident #1 (R1) had (2) medications, Medication #1 (M1) and Medication #2 (M2) that were not being administered as indicated on medication labeling. Deficiency was cited and plan of correction was created with administrator. Disaster preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility's emergency and disaster plan. LPA reviewed documentation showing last fire drill conducted on 9/21/23. Technical note was documented for facility to conduct fire drill by 12/31/23. LPA observed all facility exits were clear from obstructions. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report was provided to Administrator, Elizabeth Pelayo.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 27, 2023
The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Earlier years2022 · 1 document
20221 state visit · 1 document
Dec 28, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On December 28, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Venus Mixson arrived at the facility for an unannounced required annual with emphasis on infection control. LPA Mixson was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver, Neri Ramos introduced self and stated the purpose of the visit. Present in the facility were six resident and three caregivers. There are currently no case of COVID-19 within the facility. Residents and staff are fully aware of the COVID 19 vaccination process and procedures. LPA Mixson met with Administrator, Pelayo toured the facility and made observations pertaining to the facility's infection control measures. LPA Mixson observed sufficient hand hygiene supplies, sufficient cleaning and disinfecting provisions, and the proper use of face coverings. The facility has a designated infection control lead person who has been tasked with tracking all COVID-19 cases and/or suspected cases, ensuring PPE supplies are maintained, and cleaning and disinfection provisions are in adequate quantities. LPA Mixson later discussed infection control practices and procedures with Administrator. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, along with the LIC 811, was provided to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 28, 2022
License holder
Maria Elizabeth D. Pelayo, licensed since 2007.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2007, 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 2007, 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 Del Oro Residential Care
Is Del Oro Residential Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Del Oro Residential Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Del Oro Residential Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2007, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Del Oro Residential Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Del Oro Residential Care cost?
$4,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in La Quinta that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $4,675 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 5 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 Del Oro Residential Care 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 Maria Elizabeth D. Pelayo, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital is 3.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Del Oro Residential Care keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Del Oro Residential Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “DEL ORO RESIDENTIAL CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #336413311. 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 Maria Elizabeth D. Pelayo, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2007, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2007, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2007, 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 2007, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is December 4, 2024, 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
$4,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,700 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,650–$6,000On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$4,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · 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
Starting rate
$4,000 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,750 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,850–$5,850On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,800 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,900On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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