Small home · Licensed for 6 · El Cajon
Care Plus Mansion
2579 Windmill View Road, El Cajon, CA 92020Licensed since 2011
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Languages spoken: Japanese, Filipino and EnglishReported 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 6 residents
- Dementia
- Hospice
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
FACILITY SERVES SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY ELDERLY RESIDENTS; AGE 60 AND ABOVE. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED INCREASE FROM 1 TO 2 RESIDENTS
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.
Incontinence care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — 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 Care Plus Mansion: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$3,500a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$3,500likely a month
Starting monthly rate$3,500this 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 $3,500–$4,100
- $3,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,500–$7,650
- $6,000
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 homes19 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $7,000
19 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$7,000.
- Mom's HouseSantee · 0.5 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Jobeth Home CareEl Cajon · 0.7 mi · Small home$4,650Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sierra Sunshine CareEl Cajon · 0.9 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Pine Tree Home 2El Cajon · 0.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Lucie's Shady RestSan Diego · 1.3 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Santee Elderly CareSantee · 1.6 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Julie's Elderly CareSantee · 1.7 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Noble Living IIEl Cajon · 1.7 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Angel's Guest Home #1Santee · 2.2 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Silvercreek Home CareSan Diego · 2.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Lake Canyon HomeSantee · 2.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Green VillaSan Diego · 2.5 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Lake Murray Health Care CenterSan Diego · 2.6 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Lilac Chateau 1Santee · 2.7 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Silver Heart ChateauSantee · 2.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Renaissance LivingLa Mesa · 2.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Lexington HouseEl Cajon · 2.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- La Mesa Elder CareSan Diego · 3.0 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Senior Care & Comfort LivingEl Cajon · 3.0 mi · Small home$3,000Listed 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 (5)Roll-in / accessible shower · Outdoor space · Common areas
Roll-in / accessible shower
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Outdoor spaceOutdoor Common Areas
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Common areasIndoor Common Areas
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
AmenitiesSwimming Pool
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (3)Meals provided · Vegetarian or vegan options · Kosher food
Meals provided
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Kosher foodKosher style
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (1)Activity types offered
Activity types offeredActivities On-site
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Faith, culture & language (1)Languages spoken by caregivers
Languages spoken by caregiversJapanese · Filipino · English
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (2)Transportation costs extra · Public transit access claimed
Transportation costs extra
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Public transit access claimed
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Where it is
2579 Windmill View Road, El Cajon, CA 92020Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Grossmont HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3 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 #374603102 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 4 of 5 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Mar 21, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marisela Garcia-Centeno conducted an unannounced required 1 year Annual Visit. LPA was allowed entry by Caregiver, Merly Mallari LPA identified herself and disclosed the purpose of the visit with the Licensee. During the visit, Gary Aromin, Administrator arrived at the facility. The facility is licensed for capacity six (6) over 60 non-ambulatory residents. During today's visit there were 4 residents in care. One resident is under hospice care, facility's license includes waiver for two (2) Physical Environment: The facility was clean, maintained, and free from safety hazards. Adequate lighting and ventilation were observed in all areas. All necessary safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers and emergency exits, was present and in good working condition. The facility's outdoor spaces were properly maintained and accessible to residents. Staffing and Training: The facility had a sufficient number of qualified staff members to meet the needs of the residents. The staff member was observed to be professional, courteous, and knowledgeable in their respective roles. All staff members had completed the required training and certifications per the licensing regulations. Staffing schedules were posted and adhered to, ensuring adequate coverage at all times. Resident Care and Services: Residents' care plans were reviewed and found to be comprehensive and up-to-date. Medication administration was observed to be in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures. All residents were observed to be well dressed in comfortable clothing appropriate for the occasion. (Continue at LIC809C) (continue from LIC809) LPA interviews with residents and staff, did not disclose any concerns. Health and Safety: Regular health assessments and monitoring of residents' well-being were conducted by qualified healthcare professionals. Infection control measures were in place and followed by staff members. The facility had established protocols for emergencies, and evacuation plans were readily available. Overall, the facility was found to comply with the licensing regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, along with the Licensee Rights (LIC 9058), was provided to the Caregiver, Mallari.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 21, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Mar 13, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Renita Hall conducted an unannounced required 1 year Annual Visit. LPA was allowed entry by Gary Aromin, the Licensee. LPA identified herself and disclosed the purpose of the visit with the Licensee. Physical Environment: The facility was clean, maintained, and free from safety hazards. Adequate lighting and ventilation were observed in all areas. All necessary safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers and emergency exits, was present and in good working condition. The facility's outdoor spaces were properly maintained and accessible to residents. Staffing and Training: The facility had a sufficient number of qualified staff members to meet the needs of the residents. The staff member was observed to be professional, courteous, and knowledgeable in their respective roles. All staff members had completed the required training and certifications per the licensing regulations. Staffing schedules were posted and adhered to, ensuring adequate coverage at all times. Resident Care and Services: Residents' care plans were reviewed and found to be comprehensive and up-to-date. Medication administration was observed to be in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures. Residents' nutritional needs were met. Recreational activities and social engagement opportunities were available to residents regularly. Continue on 809C Health and Safety: Regular health assessments and monitoring of residents' well-being were conducted by qualified healthcare professionals. Infection control measures were in place and followed by staff members. The facility had established protocols for emergencies, and evacuation plans were readily available. Overall, the facility was found to comply with the licensing regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, along with the Licensee Rights (LIC 9058), was provided to the Licensee. His signature on this form confirms receipt of the documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 13, 2025
20241 state visit · 2 documents
Mar 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Renita Hall, conducted an unannounced Required 1 year Annual Visit. LPA was allowed entry by Gary Aromin, Administrator. LPA identified herself and disclosed the purpose of the visit with the Administrator. Physical Environment: The facility from any safety hazards. Adequate lighting and ventilation were observed in all areas of the facility. All necessary safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers and emergency exits, were present and in working condition. The facility's outdoor spaces were accessible to residents. Staffing and Training: The facility had a sufficient number of qualified staff members to meet the needs of the residents. The staff member was observed to be professional, courteous, and knowledgeable in their respective roles. All staff members had completed the required training and certifications per the licensing regulations. Resident Care and Services: Residents' care plans were reviewed and found to be up-to-date. Medication administration was observed to be by the facility's policies and procedures. Recreational activities and social engagement opportunities were available to residents regularly. {Continued on 809C} Health and Safety: Regular health assessments and monitoring of residents' well-being were conducted by qualified healthcare professionals. Infection control measures were in place and followed by staff members. The facility had established protocols for emergencies and evacuation plans were readily available. Overall, the facility was found to comply with the licensing regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report along with the Licensee Rights (LIC 9058) was provided to Gary Aromin, Administrator. His signature on this form confirms receipt of the documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 8, 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.
Mar 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Renita Hall, conducted an unannounced Required 1 year Annual Visit. LPA was allowed entry by Gary Aromin, Administrator. LPA identified herself and disclosed the purpose of the visit with the Administrator. Physical Environment: The facility from any safety hazards. Adequate lighting and ventilation were observed in all areas of the facility. All necessary safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers and emergency exits, were present and in working condition. The facility's outdoor spaces were accessible to residents. Staffing and Training: The facility had a sufficient number of qualified staff members to meet the needs of the residents. The staff member was observed to be professional, courteous, and knowledgeable in their respective roles. All staff members had completed the required training and certifications per the licensing regulations. Resident Care and Services: Residents' care plans were reviewed and found to be up-to-date. Medication administration was observed to be by the facility's policies and procedures. Recreational activities and social engagement opportunities were available to residents regularly. {Continued on 809C} Health and Safety: Regular health assessments and monitoring of residents' well-being were conducted by qualified healthcare professionals. Infection control measures were in place and followed by staff members. The facility had established protocols for emergencies and evacuation plans were readily available. Overall, the facility was found to comply with the licensing regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report along with the Licensee Rights (LIC 9058) was provided to Gary Aromin, Administrator. His signature on this form confirms receipt of the documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 8, 2024
Earlier years2022 · 1 document
20221 state visit · 1 document
Mar 22, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Correia visited the facility to conduct an annual required licensing inspection. LPA Correia was met by Licensee Gary Aroma, identified herself, and was granted entry into the facility. During today's visit, LPA Correia, accompanied by Licensee Aroma, toured the facility and verified compliance with infection control practices. LPA Correia and Licensee Aroma reviewed the facility’s Plan for Epidemic Outbreak Specific to COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report. LPA Correia observed one central entry point for universal entry screening; routine symptom screening initiated at entry for staff, clients and visitors; a sign-in policy enacted for all visitors; signs posted throughout the facility to promote hand hygiene, cough/sneeze etiquette; face coverings worn by staff; hand sanitizer/hand washing stations readily available; emergency agencies’ contact information posted in a location visible to staff and clients; and an adequate supply of cleaning products and PPE. No deficiencies were cited during today’s visit. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Aroma, and a copy of this report, along with the Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 FAS 01/16) were provided to him via email. An electronic receipt confirms receipt of the documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 22, 2022
License holder
Aromin, Gary D., licensed since 2011.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2011, 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 2011, 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 Care Plus Mansion
Is Care Plus Mansion licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Care Plus Mansion licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Care Plus Mansion been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2011, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Care Plus Mansion still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Care Plus Mansion cost?
$3,500 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 12 other homes of a similar licensed size in El Cajon that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,250 to $6,600 a month, and the middle figure is $5,500 (n = 12 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 Care Plus Mansion 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 Aromin, Gary D., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Grossmont Hospital is 3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Care Plus Mansion keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Care Plus Mansion license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “CARE PLUS MANSION”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #374603102. 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 Aromin, Gary D., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2011, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2011, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2011, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2011, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is March 21, 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) ↗
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Starting rate
$6,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$7,000 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$4,650 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$4,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,550 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,850On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,200 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400- Assisted living: Licensed by California as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly — the assisted-living license category.
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