Small home · Licensed for 6 · Carlsbad

La Costa Heights Living Care

7626 Galleon Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009Licensed since 2007

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,900 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,050 See costs

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

FACILITY SERVES SIX (6) ELDERLY RESIDENTS AGE 60 AND ABOVE; ALL OF WHOM MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVAL FOR 3 RESIDENTS.

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 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 La Costa Heights Living 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.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,900a month to start

Likely $4,050–$6,050

From 10 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$4,900likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

Starting monthly rate$4,900likely $4,050–$6,050
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 3 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 $4,050–$6,200: $4,900
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,750–$9,400: $7,400

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 homes10 nearby homes publish starting rates of $4,500 to $7,000

10 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,900–$6,000.

La Costa VillasCarlsbad · 0.1 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
North La Costa Assisted LivingCarlsbad · 0.1 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
La Costa Golf RCFECarlsbad · 0.3 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
La Costa Coastal CareCarlsbad · 0.4 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on its own website · assisted living and memory care · seen October 5, 2026. We 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.
Tenenbaum VillaCarlsbad · 1.0 mi · Mid-size home
$4,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
La Costa Golden CareCarlsbad · 1.6 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
La Costa Elder CareCarlsbad · 1.7 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Villa AmbrosiaSan Marcos · 2.6 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Family Comfort CareCarlsbad · 2.9 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Carlsbad Comfort CareCarlsbad · 2.9 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 3 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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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.

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Where it is

7626 Galleon Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list4 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).

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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 #374602454 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jan 15, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nacole Patterson conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by and discussed the purpose of the visit to Licensee Lindu Napitupulu. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory residents, ages 60 and above with a hospice waiver for three (3). During today’s inspection there were six (6) residents in care. LPA and Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility contained at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food, all safely stored. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. No toxic chemicals or poisons were accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per Licensee, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. Fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff and clients, and reviewed facility records. The files reviewed by LPA contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Lindu Napitupulu to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 15, 2026

20242 state visits · 2 documents

Dec 6, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nacole Patterson conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by and discussed the purpose of the visit to Licensee Lindu Napitupulu. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory residents, ages 60 and above. During today’s inspection there were five (5) residents in care. LPA and Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility contained at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food, all safely stored. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. No toxic chemicals or poisons were accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per Licensee Lindu Napitupulu, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. Fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff and clients, and reviewed facility records. The files reviewed by LPA contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Lindu Napitupulu, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 6, 2024

Jan 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nacole Patterson conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by and discussed the purpose of the visit to Administrator Lindu Napitupulu. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory residents. During today’s inspection there were 5 residents in care. LPA and Administrator Lindu Napitupulu toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. Facility contained at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. No toxic chemicals/poisons were accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per licensee, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. Fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff and clients, and reviewed staff and client records/files. The files reviewed by LPA contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Lindu Napitupulu to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 10, 2024

Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 3 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Jan 11, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kayla Hilario, conducted an unannounced Required 1 - Year Visit. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA identified herself, disclosed the purpose of the visit, and met with Caregiver Princess Aquino. All staff present have a current criminal record clearance. LPA conducted a tour of the facility, both inside and outside and observed the residents in care. In accordance with the Department’s Infection Control, LPA provided technical assistance, evaluated, and observed the facility's implementation of their mitigation plan to include disinfection, testing surveillance, and screening protocols as well as the use of personal protective equipment. No deficiencies were cited or observed on this date. An exit interview was conducted with Caregiver Princess Aquino. A copy of this report and appeal rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided via hardcopy at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 11, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Jun 29, 2022Facility evaluation reportCase Management - COVID-19Report on file

Type of visit: Case Management - COVID-19

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Daniela Huerta, and County of San Diego Nurse Robert Montillano, conducted an on-site visit. LPA and Nurse identified themselves and discussed the purpose of the visit with Administrator Lindu Napitupulu. The Department conducted the on-site visit to provide technical assistance and to evaluate the facility's disinfection, screening protocols as well as the use of personal protective equipment. During today's visit, Lindu Napitupulu was interviewed and a walk-though of the facility was conducted. A debriefing was conducted with the Lindu Napitupulu at the conclusion of the visit. No deficiencies were issued today. An exit interview was conducted with the Administrator and a copy of this report, along with Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 01/16), were provided to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 29, 2022

20211 state visit · 1 document

Sep 8, 2021Complaint investigation reportUnfounded

Allegation investigated: Staff mismanaged residents medication

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daniel Pena conducted a virtual visit to the facility to deliver findings for this complaint investigation. LPA identified himself to Licensee, Mildred Napitupulu, explained the purpose of the visit and discussed the investigative findings. It was alleged that staff mismanaged Resident 1’s medications (LIC811 Confidential Names list provided to Licensee to identify R1). It was reported that the facility failed to administer one of R1’s medications for the period of June 1-3, 2020. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted virtual visits to the facility due to COVID-19, reviewed facility, client and outside source records and interviewed facility staff, authorized representatives and outside agencies. Interviews with independent parties consistently stated that the facility was well run. These parties also said they have not encountered any problems with any of the services provided, including medication administration. Records and interviews revealed that R1 lived at the La Costa Heights Living Care facility from 2013 until 2014. Unfounded [Continued from LIC9099] On November 1, 2014, R1 discharged from the facility and returned to their private residence. R1 did not return to the licensed care facility. Outside source records and interviews noted that R1 began receiving home care services on November 1, 2014. The home care service provider also operates the La Costa Heights Living Care facility which is also based in San Diego County and, per company records, provides non-medical services including a 24/7 caregiver. Interviews and outside agency records confirmed R1 contracted for home care services from November 2014 until passing at their residence in June 2020. Record review and interviews consistently revealed that R1 was living in a private residence in June 2020, when the alleged violation occurred. The Community Care Licensing Division has no jurisdiction to investigate complaints which do not occur in licensed care facilities. The Department has investigated the complaint that facility staff mismanaged R1’s medications. Based on the evidence gathered during this investigation, the allegation is Unfounded meaning that the allegation is false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. The Department has therefore dismissed the complaint allegation. An exit interview was conducted with Ms. Napitupulu and copies of this report and Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058 01/16), were provided to Administrator, Lindu Napitupulu via electronic mail. An electronic read receipt confirmation was requested to be sent by the Administrator upon receipt of the documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 8, 2021 · control 08-AS-20200605142149

6 of 6 beds were occupied at the September 8, 2021 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.

License holder

La Costa Heights, Inc., licensed since 2007.

Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

La Costa Heights Assisted Living · Carlsbad

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2007, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 5
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

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

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.

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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 La Costa Heights Living Care

Is La Costa Heights Living Care licensed?

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

How many residents is La Costa Heights Living Care licensed for?

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

Has La Costa Heights Living Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2007, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is La Costa Heights Living Care still open?

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

What does La Costa Heights Living Care cost?

$4,900 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,050–$6,050. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 13 other homes of a similar licensed size in Carlsbad that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,975 to $6,625 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 13 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 La Costa Heights Living 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 La Costa Heights, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to La Costa Heights, Inc. — at least 2 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas is 4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can La Costa Heights Living 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.