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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Escondido
Champine Manor
1725 Tobacco Road, Escondido, CA 92026Licensed since 2024
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Languages spoken: Spanish, English and CroatianReported on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 2 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 3 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 TWO(2) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS IN BEDROOMS 1&2 AND FOUR(4) AMBULATORY RESIDENTS. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR THREE(3).
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 champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Help with oral and denture care
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Fall prevention program
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Therapies availablePhysical therapy · Occupational therapy · Rehabilitation · Therapy sessions
Physical therapy · Occupational therapy — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Rehabilitation — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Therapy sessions — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Diabetic / carbohydrate-controlled diet
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withDaily living assistance · Daily living support · Daily care · ADLs · Transferring (Low (mild assistance, mostly independent); as needed) · Dressing (Low (mild assistance, mostly independent); as needed)
Daily living assistance · Daily living support — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Daily care · ADLs — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Transferring · Dressing — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Medication management
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Works with residents’ own health care providers
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Diabetes careYes — “Medication management with careful monitoring and insulin support”
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Certified nursing assistants on staff
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Training topics namedRecognize changes in mood or cognition · Respond with sensitivity · Reassurance · Appropriate referrals · Active listening · Life review techniques · and 12 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Recognize changes in mood or cognition · Respond with sensitivity · Reassurance · Appropriate referrals — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Active listening · Life review techniques — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Respect for privacy · Respect for preferences · Respect for independence · Respect privacy, preferences, and independence — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Dementia-care techniques · Geriatrics · Dementia care · Safety protocols · Person-centered communication — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Assistive devices · Fall prevention · Emergency protocols — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Safety and wellness checks
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Licensed or certified staff
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Continuing education cadenceOngoing unspecified
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
As needs change
Medicines
Who handles medications: Licensed staff supervise medications, align dosages with meals, and use checks to minimize missed doses.
champinemanor.net · October 5, 2026
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
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Champine Manor: two-person transfers or a lift and who is awake overnight. 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
Costs & moving in
Assessment before move-in
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,500likely a month
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 homes13 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $8,000
13 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,150–$6,500.
- Alta View ManorEscondido · 0.0 mi · Small home$5,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sapphire SunsetEscondido · 0.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Avocado CreekEscondido · 1.1 mi · Mid-size home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Country Rose Estate Memory CareSan Marcos · 1.3 mi · Mid-size home$3,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Diamond Care RCFEEscondido · 1.6 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Elite Manor MelbourneEscondido · 2.0 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Weaver's Magnolia VillaEscondido · 2.1 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Elite Senior LivingEscondido · 2.2 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa Monticello Assisted LivingEscondido · 2.3 mi · Mid-size home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Escondido Retirement GardenEscondido · 2.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- El Norte Home CareEscondido · 2.6 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Love & Care Residential Facility IISan Marcos · 2.8 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Kelly's Greenway VillaEscondido · 2.8 mi · Small home$6,500Listed 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.
Rooms & the spaces they will use (16)Private rooms · Building type · Wifi
Private rooms
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Building typeCampus
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Wifi
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Private bathroom
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Single story
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Room typesPrivacy-focused room setups · Secure room setups · Single-occupancy spaces
Privacy-focused room setups · Secure room setups — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Single-occupancy spaces — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Outdoor spaceWell-maintained landscaping · Outdoor spaces · Trails · Gardens · Hillside grounds · Patios · and 12 more
Well-maintained landscaping — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Outdoor spaces — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Trails · Gardens — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Hillside grounds · Patios · Garden spaces · Accessible outdoor patios and garden spaces — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Courtyard — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Outdoor courtyards · Walking paths — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Shaded courtyard · Outdoor living space · Landscaped courtyards · Shaded walking paths · Seating · Sensory plantings · Secure landscaped courtyards — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Roll-in / accessible shower
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Common areasCommunity rooms · Gardens · Well-lit common spaces · Uncluttered common spaces · Living areas · Accessible common areas · and 19 more
Community rooms · Gardens — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Well-lit common spaces · Uncluttered common spaces — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Living areas · Home-like living areas — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Accessible common areas — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Social Hall · Common areas · Spaces for conversation · Quiet reflection · Collaborative activities · Walking Paths · Outdoor Courtyards · Intergenerational Connection Corner · Creative Arts Studio — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Quiet spaces for reflection · Quiet spaces for reflection or family meals · Dining room · Activity spaces · Outdoor spaces — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Comfortable spaces where guests can visit — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Quiet alcoves · Group activity rooms · Flexible dining areas — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Grab bars and rails
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Private space for family visits
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Cable or satellite TV
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Bath tubs
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
AmenitiesWell-maintained landscaping · Grab bars · Non-slip flooring · Evening lighting · Handrails · Creative Arts Studio · and 14 more
Well-maintained landscaping — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Grab bars · Non-slip flooring · Evening lighting — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Handrails · Accessible common areas — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Creative Arts Studio — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Thoughtful amenities — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Low-allergen, drought-tolerant plants · Daylight · Adaptive artificial lighting · Flooring and wall finishes that reduce glare and visual patterns · Contrasting door frames · Bathroom fixtures · Short walking loops · Contained and logical corridors · Seating · Sensory plantings — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Swimming Pool · Arts and Crafts Center — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (16)All-day or flexible dining · Special diets supported · Residents have input into the menu
All-day or flexible dining
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Special diets supportedDietary accommodations · Medical dietary guidelines for diabetes · Medical dietary guidelines for kidney disease · Specific meal preferences or restrictions · Low-sodium · Diabetic-friendly · and 11 more
Dietary accommodations — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Medical dietary guidelines for diabetes · Medical dietary guidelines for kidney disease · Renal considerations · Dental-soft textures · Fat-reduction plans · Allergen avoidance · Lower sodium · Higher protein — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Specific meal preferences or restrictions · Low-sodium · Diabetic-friendly · Texture-modified — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Special diets — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Diabetes-friendly — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Gluten-free · Low / No Sodium — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Residents have input into the menu
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Texture-modified dietsDental-soft textures · Texture-modified options · Texture modifications · Texture-modified
Dental-soft textures · Texture-modified options · Texture modifications — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Texture-modified — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Meal timesFlexible dining times · Flexible dining times that respect your morning rhythm and any medical schedules
Flexible dining times — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Flexible dining times that respect your morning rhythm and any medical schedules — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegan · Vegetarian
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Family may eat with the resident
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Cultural cuisine regularly servedCultural foods
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Assistance with eating
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Kosher foodKosher style
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Food allergy management
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Professional chef
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Staff monitor nutrition and hydration
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Places to eat on siteShared dining area · Dining rooms
Shared dining area — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Dining rooms — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Dining atmosphereDining experiences that feel like home while providing nutrition to help seniors stay active and engaged.
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (14)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered · Activity calendar published
The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itStaff reassess the schedule as mobility, cognition, medication regimens, or preferences evolve, consult healthcare providers, and modify the daily plan.
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Activity types offeredVolunteer leadership roles (for residents or family members interested in exploring volunteer leadership) · Trial projects (for residents or family members interested in exploring volunteer leadership) · Social activities tailored to older adults · Social programs · Individualized hobbies · Small-group games · and 90 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Volunteer leadership roles · Trial projects — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Social activities tailored to older adults · Social programs · Social activities — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Individualized hobbies · Small-group games · Memory-support oriented programs · Crafts · Cozy social gatherings · Reminiscence activities · Gentle outdoor strolls — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Pottery session · Nature journaling stroll · Storytelling circle · Small groups · Clubs · Journaling · Watercolor painting · Hobbies · Light entertainment · Family-friendly gatherings · Quiet reading · Reflection · Social games · Outdoor stroll · Gentle movement class · Mindful stretch · Small-group craft · Gardening · Music session · Small groups or clubs — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Rediscovering interests · Fresh air · Light activity · Casual conversation · Board games · Music · Informal gatherings · Mindful Moments · Guided mindfulness · Breathing exercises · Gentle stretching · Staff-guided activities · Structured opportunities for engagement · Programs · Staff encouragement · Social connections · Book clubs · Genealogy circles · Knitting groups · Painting · Memory albums — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Family storytelling session · Sharing memories over tea · Recorded life-review sessions · Themed group storytelling hours · Intergenerational events with local schools · Writing workshops · Memory cafés · Storytelling · Guided life review — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Language classes — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Wellness programs · Creative activities · Calendar of events · Group outings — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Regular activity groups · Social dining · Gentle fitness · Creative expression · Spiritual services — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Social events · Day programs — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Handcrafted crafts — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Outdoor activities — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Supervised group activities — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Social · Recreational · Memory-support — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Small-group activities · Cultural events · Resident committees · Intergenerational programs · Brain fitness programs — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Reminiscence therapy · Pet therapy · Faith- or culture-based activities — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Pet-focused Programs · BBQs or Picnics · Art Classes · Birthday Parties · Holiday Parties · Resident Band or Musicians · Light Therapy Programs · Activities On-site — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Activity calendar published
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
One-to-one engagement offered
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities tailored to the individual
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities in the evening
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Exercise or fitness programTailored exercise classes · Balance programs · Balance, strength, and confidence in daily tasks · Programming and activities that promote balance, strength, and confidence in daily tasks · Regular exercise options · Chair yoga · and 3 more
Tailored exercise classes · Balance programs — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Balance, strength, and confidence in daily tasks · Programming and activities that promote balance, strength, and confidence in daily tasks — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Regular exercise options · Chair yoga · Walking groups — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Gentle fitness — reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Stretching Classes — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Resident-run activities
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Volunteers and outside groups visit
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Religious services at the home
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Religious services off site
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Intergenerational programs
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities coordinator on staff
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Faith, culture & language (1)Languages spoken by caregivers
Languages spoken by caregiversSpanish · English · Croatian
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence (3)Flexibility in bathing and rising times · Visiting hours · Visiting hours
Flexibility in bathing and rising times
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Visiting hoursBy arrangement
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Visiting hoursFlexible visiting options
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (18)Family notified of changes in condition · Transport to medical appointments · Tour scheduling link
Family notified of changes in condition
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Transport to medical appointments
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
- Open on the website
Tour scheduling link
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
SettingResidential neighborhood
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Care conferences with the family
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Limits on transportationNorth County San Diego
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
- Open on the website
Contact form
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Notes on visiting accessClose to essential services.
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
How often care conferences happenQuarterly
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Transport for shopping and errands
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Public transit access claimed
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Family portal or app
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Transportation costs extra
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Staff help with video calls
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Transport for group outings
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Photo updates sent to families
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Transportation
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Events the home invites families to
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
About the home (1)Brand or trade name
Brand or trade nameChampine Manor
Reported on champinemanor.net · seen October 5, 2026.
Where it is
1725 Tobacco Road, Escondido, CA 92026Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Palomar Ucsd Medical Center EscondidoHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.8 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 #371881506 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Feb 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jacqueline Shaw Ross arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was greeted by Virna Austria, Administrator and the purpose of the visit was explained. Present at the facility were one (1) staff member and four (4) clients. The facility is a two (2) story seven (7) bedroom, three (3) bathroom home. All bedrooms are private. The home is approved for six (6) elderly clients, and for two (2) non-ambulatory clients in bedrooms 1 and 2, and four (4) ambulatory clients. A waiver is granted for hospice care for three (3) clients. A tour of the facility was conducted inside and out. The smoke alarm system was tested and found operable. Hot water temperature was tested at 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Food was stored in a safe and healthful manner. The facility had a 2 day supply of perishable food items and 7 day supply of nonperishable food items. LPA reviewed staff and client records. Review of staff records indicate all staff have criminal record clearances and are appropriately associated to the facility. Staff files had the required documentation including First Aid Certifications and training documents that included recent training. Review of the facility training binder showed the following refresher training completed include: Alzheimer's, Emergency Disaster, Postural Supports, Restricted Conditions, Hospice, Reporting Abuse, Food Handling, Dementia, Fall Prevention and Medication training. Review of client files revealed all client records are current and up to date. LPA inspected medications and medications appear to be dispensed appropriately according to physician's orders. The outdoor space is free of hazard and has shaded areas with plenty of seating. Emergency drills are conducted quarterly. Fire extinguishers are fully charged. No weapons, guns or ammunition are stored at the facility. During the inspection, no deficiencies were observed. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report and LIC 811 was provided to Virna Austria, Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 6, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Feb 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 2/19/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Romero made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Virna Austria who was informed of the purpose of the visit. The facility has a fire clearance to serve two (2) non-ambulatory and four (4) ambulatory elderly residents. The facility was granted a hospice waiver for three (3) residents and LPA was informed none of the facility's current residents are receiving hospice services. LPA toured the facility with Administrator Austria and observed the facility is made up of a two-story home with six (6) resident bedrooms, two (2) resident bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room and living room. Resident bedrooms had the required bedding, furniture, and lighting. Bathrooms had grab bars and non-skid mats in the showers. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. Indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. The facility has more than two-day supply of perishable foods and seven-day supply of non-perishable foods, which are stored in a safe and healthful manner. Medications are secured in a locked medication cart near the dining room. Administrator Austria tested one of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA observed it to be operational. LPA also observed charged fire extinguishers mounted throughout the facility last serviced on 4/18/2024. The facility's certificate of liability insurance expires on 3/12/2025. Staff present have a criminal record clearance and are associated with the facility. Resident files reviewed had updated physician's reports and signed admission agreements. The living room fireplace is adequately screened. LPA observed several board games, puzzles and activities available for resident use. Long Term Care Ombudsman's contact information, complaint procedures, facility sketch and emergency phone numbers are visibly posted near the front entrance. During today's visit, LPA did not observe any issues or concerns. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Administrator Austria.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 19, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Feb 2, 2024Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 2/2/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Chinwe Nwogene conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection at the facility. LPA Nwogene met with Applicants, Bernadette Austria and Virna Austria and toured the facility. There are currently six (6) residents in care due to a change of ownership. Application: The application is for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. The fire clearance has been granted for four (4) ambulatory and two (2) non-ambulatory residents. Buildings and Grounds: The home is composed of Livingroom, kitchen, dining room, six (6) clients bedrooms, 2 resident restrooms, a staff bathroom/ laundry room, and backyard. The interior/exterior walkways of the home were observed to be clutter free with no obstructions present. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and operable. There are no pools or other bodies of water located at the home. According to Bernadette and Virna, there are no weapons stored in the home. Rooms, furniture, beds, mattresses are all in good repair. The bedrooms are furnished, and privacy is available. The dining and living room areas/furniture are clutter free and in good condition. Bathrooms were observed to have non-slip floors available. The hot water was tested and measured at 137 degrees Fahrenheit which is above regulatory limits. Outdoor areas had sufficient room for activities. A washing machine and dryer are available and in working order. Central heating and air conditioning system installed with a central panel located in hallway to control entire house. Storage and Supplies: Medications will be stored in a locked cabinet in the dining room, inaccessible to any unauthorized individuals. Secured areas are available for facility files and resident files. The first aid kit was observed to be available and complete. Cleaning supplies will be stored away in the laundry room, inaccessible to clients. A Fire extinguisher was available and fully charged. CONTINUE ON LIC809-C CONTINUED FROM LIC809 Activities: Inside and outside, there are areas for residents to use for their leisure. Backyard is in good condition with a covered patio to provide shade over the outside table and chairs. Activity supplies are present inside the home, including television, magazines, and games. Food Service: Utensils and dishware are sufficient for the requested capacity. The refrigerator and stove are in working order. Sharps will be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet, available only to authorized individuals. Trash cans have tight-fitting lid. Dishwasher will be used to clean and sanitize dishes. All need appliances were present and shown to be in working condition and clean. The fridge and freezer are large enough to accommodate required perishable foods. Forms: The following signs were observed to be posted at the home: Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610E), Theft and Loss Policies, Visitors Policy, Personal Rights, rights of resident council, a Facility Sketch (LIC 999), Labor Law Information, and Complaint Information. Missing Items: Hot water temperature (105 -120 degrees F). Night lights. Fireplace and open-faced heater Covered. LPA Nwogene will inform the Centralized Applications Bureau (CAB) that the home is ready for licensure when proof of the missing items has been received. An exit interview was conducted were this report was discussed with and provided to Bernadette Austria and Virna Austria.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 2, 2024
The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
License holder
Kind Nest Living, Inc., 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 Champine Manor
Is Champine Manor licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Champine Manor licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Champine Manor 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 Champine Manor still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Champine Manor 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 31 other homes of a similar licensed size in Escondido that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 31 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 Champine Manor 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 Kind Nest Living, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Kind Nest Living Inc. — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Palomar Ucsd Medical Center Escondido is 1.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Champine Manor 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.
Champine Manor license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “CHAMPINE MANOR”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #371881506. 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 Kind Nest Living, Inc., 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 February 6, 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) ↗
Nearby
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- Map
Starting rate
$9,750 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
Starting rate
$5,200 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
Starting rate
$5,500 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
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,500 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,750On 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
$5,450 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,450–$6,700On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,300 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,500On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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