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San Marcos VillaLicense #374602870 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareSan Marcos VillaLicense #374602870 · 3728 Linda Vista Dr, San Marcos, CA · (760) 305-7669Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$5,100/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250 · See costs

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San Marcos · Licensed for 6

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · San Marcos

San Marcos Villa

3728 Linda Vista Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078 · Licensed since 2009

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San Marcos Villa

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,100 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250 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 5 residents
  • Hospiceup to 6 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER, 5 NON-AMBULATORY IN BEDROOMS 2, 3 4 OR 5 ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR 6 RESIDENTS.

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for San Marcos Villa: 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

$5,100a month to start

Likely $4,150–$6,250

From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,100likely 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$5,100likely $4,150–$6,250

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,150–$6,400
$5,100
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,900–$9,600
$7,600
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 homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,750 to $8,000

$3,750$8,000

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

24 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,100–$6,600.

  • Sapphire Lake San MarcosSan Marcos · 0.8 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care CenterSan Marcos · 1.2 mi · Mid-size home
    $8,000Listed on its own website · assisted living · seen October 5, 2026
  • Villa AmbrosiaSan Marcos · 2.0 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Devon Place Home CareVista · 2.4 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Monte Vista ManorVista · 3.2 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • La Costa Golden CareCarlsbad · 3.2 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Love & Care Residential Facility IISan Marcos · 3.2 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Family Comfort CareCarlsbad · 3.3 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Carlsbad Comfort CareCarlsbad · 3.3 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • La Costa Elder CareCarlsbad · 3.3 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Twin Oaks ManorSan Marcos · 3.5 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Pine Valley Home CareVista · 3.6 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Caring Hearts CottageVista · 3.9 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Weaver's Twin Oaks VillaSan Marcos · 4.0 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Our Family Care HomeVista · 4.1 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • La Costa Coastal CareCarlsbad · 4.3 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.
  • Villa AdrianaVista · 4.3 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Breeze Hill CareVista · 4.4 mi · Small home
    $4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Country Rose Estate Memory CareSan Marcos · 4.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $3,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • La Costa Golf RCFECarlsbad · 4.6 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • La Costa VillasCarlsbad · 4.7 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • North La Costa Assisted LivingCarlsbad · 4.7 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Alta Vista ManorVista · 4.7 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Diamond Care RCFEEscondido · 4.7 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed 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 24 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

Ask for the price

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

3728 Linda Vista Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San MarcosHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.4 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 #374602870 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 2 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Oct 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

We haven’t transcribed this report yet. The complete document is on the state’s site.

20241 state visit · 1 document

Sep 18, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kathleen Banrasavong arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility staff and granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction and visit purpose. Upon arrival LPA learned that (5) residents live at this facility. However, there was two clients present at the time of the inspection interview. There was two (2) staff members present. The Licensee/Administrator, Celia Cortez Luke was advised of the annual and came to conduct and completed the facility tour. Client Records/Incident Reports/Clients Rights Information: LPA reviewed client records. Five (5) 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. Personnel Records/Training/ Staffing/ Administration: LPA reviewed employee records. Two (2) 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 administrative organization. Celia Cortez Luke, Administrator’s certificate expiration date was 01/20/2024. Food Service: Food prep areas are clean and organized. 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 location for sharps in the kitchen. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements: LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in good repair. The facility is maintained at 75 degrees for the client’s comfort. Lighting is sufficient for safety. Water temperature measured 109.0 degrees F. Laundry is done in the laundry room. There is a locked location for storing laundry soap, cleaning supplies and chemicals in the closet in the laundry room. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. Emergency lighting is available. There is a telephone working at this location. LPA dialed the facility’s landline number, which rang and was operable. The LIC 610, emergency disaster plan is maintained. There are no firearms at this facility. There is one (1) secured fireplace at this facility. There are zero (0) pools at the facility. There are two (2) secured gate that has a self-latching lock located on the northeast and northwest side of the house. LPA observed emergency supplies and one (1) first aid kit. The last emergency fire drill was conducted on 07/04/2024. Infection Control: The LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies and hand washing signs. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements. LPA reviewed staff records and found that staff had infection control training. Medications/Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: The medications are centrally stored. There is a locked cabinet allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained separately. LPA reviewed medication logs and observed that they were dispensed accurately. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. LPA observed six (6) dual smoke detectors and two (2) single carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. There was (1) fire extinguisher on site, purchased within the year. Pursuant to Title 22 of The California Code of Regulations Division 6, there are zero (0) deficiencies observed. An exit interview was conducted, this LIC 809 was reviewed with, and a copy of this report was provided to the Administrator, Celia Cortez Luke.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 18, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 3 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Sep 8, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cheryl Goodrich arrived at 12:36 p.m. to conduct an unannounced annual visit. LPA met the Administrator, Celia Cortez Luke at the front door and was granted entry. The purpose of today’s visit is to inspect the facility to ensure that the facility is following California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Facility is approved for six (6) ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents having 2 non-ambulatory and 2 ambulatory residents in care. The facility is approved for 6 hospice residents. Infection Control: The facility has an approved infection control plan and a surplus of supplies for infection control including but not limited to mask, gloves, gowns, first aid kit, and cleaning supplies. Physical Plant and Environmental Safety: The facility temperature read at 78 degrees. The facility consists of four (4) resident bedrooms, and two (2) bathrooms, living room, kitchen, and backyard. The bedrooms are furnished with tv, lighting, closet space, and dresser. The beds are clean and have clean linens and the pathways are clean and clear of obstruction. The bathroom temperature read at 105.0 degrees within regulation requirements. The living room and kitchen clean and clear of obstruction. The medications are stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen and inaccessible to residents. The RCFE and has a current fire clearance for the facility, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers and are in working order. Personnel Records-Training: The staff records are completed with fingerprint clearance, Health screening for TB, CPR/First Aid training, and in-service trainings. Client Records-Incident Reports: The facility has identification and emergency information, physician’s reports, resident appraisals, hospice documentation, IPPs, client rights, resident’s cash resources and admissions agreements. (Continued on LIC809-C) (Continued from LIC809) Client Rights-Information: The facility has client rights information posted in the facility. Food Service: 7-day non-perishable and 2 day of perishable food supply was observed, and all food was properly stored and available. Health- Related Services: The facility has a medication logbook, and the facility documented the resident’s medication and in compliance with physician’s orders and regulations. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has a disaster plan and has posted the evacuation plan, visible for staff and residents in care. The last fire drill was completed 07/17/23 at 10:30 a.m. The facility has emergency supply of food and water. Summary: Based on today's visit, no deficiencies were observed at this time. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator, Celia Cortez Luke and a copy of this report was printed Signature below confirms receipt of these rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 8, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Sep 22, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Chinwe Nwogene made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual inspection focused on infection control. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Administrator, Celia Luke who was informed of the purpose of the visit. At the time of visit there was 2 staff and 5 residents present. The facility currently has zero positive or suspected Covid-19 cases. During today's visit, LPA toured the facility inside and out with Celia Luke and made observations regarding the infection control measures that the facility has implemented. LPA observed Covid-19 postings posted throughout the facility. The facility has an adequate amount of hand hygiene supplies (soap, hand sanitizer and paper towels) in all restrooms. LPA did not observe any pools or bodies of water within the premises. LPA was informed that no weapons or ammunition is maintained at the home. No annual fees due. The facility has a plan in place to monitor residents regularly for any changes in condition, which includes daily temperature checks. The Facility will contact the resident's physician should there be any event of COVID-19 related illnesses. The facility has a designated infection control lead. The facility also cleans and disinfects the highly touched surfaces during each shift, and as needed. LPA observed PPE supplies. No deficiencies noted at the time of visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Celia Luke.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 22, 2022

20211 state visit · 1 document

Sep 22, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Liliana Silveira conducted an unannounced annual required licensing inspection. LPA was granted entry by Co-Administrator Celia Luke. LPA was granted entry after identifying themselves and disclosing the purpose of their visit. An overall tour of the facility was conducted inside and out. The inspection included, but was not limited to, verifying compliance with statutes, regulations and other written requirements that are most relevant to protecting the health of residents in care and staff, including in the area of infection control practices. LPA reviewed the facility’s Plan for Epidemic Outbreak Specific to COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report (LIC 808) with Administrators Celia and Kevin Luke, including the following sections: Person in Care, Staff, Visitors, Facilities without COVID-19, Residents, Plans for Infection Control and Physical Distancing. LPA assessed the strategies that the facility is employing for the prevention, containment and mitigation of COVID-19, implementation of infection control guidance, staff retention and essential health and safety. LPA observed one central entry point for universal entry screening; routine symptom screening initiated at entry for staff, residents and visitors; a sign-in policy enacted for all visitors; signs posted at facility entrance with the facility’s visitor policy and signs throughout the facility to promote hand hygiene, cough/sneeze etiquette and physical distancing; face coverings worn by staff and face coverings recommended to residents; hand sanitizer/hand washing stations readily available; a designated visitation area; emergency agencies’ contact information posted in a location visible to staff and residents; and an adequate supply of PPE. The facility is in compliance with and has implemented infection control practices as outlined in its LIC 808. No deficiencies were observed during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Kevin Luke and a copy of this report along with the Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 FAS 01/16) was provided to them via email; an email read receipt confirms receipt of this report and these rightsthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 22, 2021

License holder

Luke Cortez, Celia, licensed since 2009.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2009, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
4
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 2009, 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 homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“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 San Marcos Villa

Is San Marcos Villa licensed?

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

How many residents is San Marcos Villa licensed for?

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

Has San Marcos Villa been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2009, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is San Marcos Villa still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.

What does San Marcos Villa cost?

$5,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,150–$6,250. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in San Marcos that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,875 a month, and the middle figure is $6,000 (n = 7 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 San Marcos Villa 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 Luke Cortez, Celia, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos is 2.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can San Marcos Villa 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.

San Marcos Villa license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SAN MARCOS VILLA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #374602870. 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 Luke Cortez, Celia, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2009, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2009, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2009, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2009, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is October 6, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type 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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