Opalec Board And Care is a residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in San Diego, San Diego County, California — state license #374603444, licensed for 6 residents, listed as licensed in the CDSS record we retrieved August 2, 2026. It does not appear on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant list checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers the state waiver only, not a home's own payment arrangements. California has 10 dated inspection and complaint documents on file for this home going back to 2023, the most recent dated January 26, 2026 — published below in full, verbatim and unscored.

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Residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) · Small home, 6 residents · San Diego, CA · San Diego County
LicensedWheelchairMemory careHospiceBedridden not on file
No openings reportedBeds change hands in days ·
License #374603444, held since 2015 · read from the California state record on August 2, 2026 ·See on State Site →
5638 Plumas Street · San Diego, San Diego County
Phone
(619) 434-6366
from the state licensing roster · August 2, 2026
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Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved for 6 residents
Dementia / memory careVerified in record
Hospice careApproved for 3 residents
Bedridden careNot on file — ask the home

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What the state record says, word for word
6 NON-AMBULATORY; HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3.State service designation983 - RCFE / DEMENTIAthe CDSS license record, verbatim · checked August 2, 2026

“RCFE / Dementia” is the state’s designation for a home with an approved Dementia Care Plan of Operation — it’s recorded separately from the comments above, which is why the memory-care approval may not appear in that text.

Since 2023, the state has visited this home 12 times and filed 10 documents. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 26, 2026.

Most recent state visit
January 26, 2026
Occupancy at the August 15, 2024 visit
5 of 6 beds

The state's published file for this home includes 3 documents with transcribed findings, dated February 22, 2024 to August 15, 2024. 3 of the 3 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (2), “Unsubstantiated” (1). 3 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word.

Summary composed by computer from the 3 documents below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedinvestigated, but couldn’t be confirmed either way — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe state concluded it was false or couldn’t have happenedType A citationthe most serious: an immediate health-or-safety risk, usually fixed on the spot or on a short deadlineType B citationless serious, with a deadline to fix
The last 36 months — 9 of 10 documentsFull record on the state’s site →
20261 state visit · 1 document
Jan 26, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

20251 state visit · 1 document
Jan 24, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

20247 state visits · 7 documents
Sep 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Aug 15, 2024Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff locked resident in a room

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Tiffany Holmes conducted an unannounced complaint visit to the facility to deliver findings on the above-mentioned allegation. LPA gained access to the facility, identified herself, and met with Lilia Oplaec, Licensee to discuss the purpose of the visit. LPA conducted the initial investigation visit on April 2, 2021, and was able to interview clients, facility staff, and outside sources. LPA also reviewed records and conducted a physical inspection of the facility. It was alleged that staff locked resident in a room. Interviews revealed that there were two outside witnesses that observed the lock on the door where the lock was on the outside leading into the hallway. Interviews revealed that both witnesses asked the staff to remove and or reverse the lock. Interviews with staff stated that there was never a lock on the door although two credible witnesses stated there was. The investigation produced supporting witness statements to substantiate the staffthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 15, 2024 · control 08-AS-20210324111143
Jul 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Jun 4, 2024Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff inappropriately restrained resident.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Rodgers conducted an unannounced complaint visit to investigate a complaint regarding the above mentioned allegation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Lilia Opalec, Licensee, and the purpose of today's visit was disclosed. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility, observed residents in care, reviewed and obtained copies of facility records, and interviewed residents and the Licensee. The facility is licensed to serve six (6) elderly residents, all of whom may be non-ambulatory. A hospice waiver is approved for three (3) residents and the facility is in compliance with the hospice waiver requirements. On May 30, 2024, Community Care Licensing (CCL) received a complaint alleging inappropriatly restraint to Resident #1.(R1) resulted in R1 barricaded in their beds by full bed rails. [Continued on 9099-C] Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 4, 2024 · control 08-AS-20240531101047
Feb 22, 2024Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff hit resident Staff not meeting resident's needs

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Tiffany Holmes conducted an unannounced complaint visit to start an investigation on the above-mentioned allegations. LPA gained access to the facility, identified herself, and met with Lilia Opalec to discuss the purpose of the visit. LPA conducted interviews, made observations, and obtained and reviewed pertinent records. It was alleged that staff hit resident. Interviews revealed that the facility has two staff that are live in and assists the residents. Interviews with staff revealed they have not hit any of the residents. Interviews with residents revealed they have not seen staff hit any of the residents and that they personally have not been hit by a caregiver while at the facility. Interviews with residents did not produce any evidence to show that staff hit resident. It was alleged that staff are not meeting resident's needs. Interviews revealed that they are able to get snacks, food and drinks at any time. Interviews revealed they have not beenthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 22, 2024 · control 08-AS-20240215102408
Feb 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Jan 24, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Beside homes the same size
Type A citations1typical 0
Type B citations1typical 0
Substantiated complaints2typical 0
Total complaints3typical 0
State visits on file12typical 6
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 5,773 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this license since 2015.
Year-by-year trend
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2026110202511020247722023110
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.Operate this home? Respond to or correct any document here, free. Respond or correct →

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$5,000$7,500 /mo
our estimate — San Diego County band, market research June 2026; not this home’s quoted price
$3,500 · statewide low$9,000 · statewide high
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Ways families pay here
Private pay — ask what the base rate includes and what’s billed separately.SSI/SSP — California’s board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/mo (2026): $1,444.07 to the home, $182 stays with the resident.Medi-Cal ALW — this home isn’t on the DHCS waiver list (checked August 9, 2026). Details →

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What dementia training does staff have, and is the area secured?
Non-ambulatory approval — whole home or specific rooms, and is a spot open?
How is medication handled and logged day to day?
What’s in the base monthly rate, and what’s billed separately?
Staff-to-resident ratio on day and night shifts?
How are medical emergencies handled after hours?

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Is Opalec Board And Care licensed?

Yes — Opalec Board And Care is a licensed residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in San Diego (San Diego County): California license #374603444, shown as licensed in the CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026, licensed for 6 residents. State records list 10 inspection and complaint documents since 2023; the most recent, a facility evaluation report dated January 26, 2026, appears in the inspection record on this page.

Can Opalec Board And Care care for dementia, hospice, bedridden, or non-ambulatory residents?

From the CDSS license record, checked August 2, 2026.

The CDSS license record checked August 2, 2026 lists Opalec Board And Care with clearances for wheelchair / non-ambulatory, dementia / memory care, and hospice care; it does not list bedridden. A clearance that is not on file is not a “no” — it may simply be unrecorded, so if your family needs one of these, ask the home directly and confirm its current scope on a tour.

Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryDementia / memory careHospice careBedridden

From the California state record. Some approvals are bed- or room-specific — always confirm current scope with the facility.

What the state record says, word for word
Verbatim, from the CDSS license record6 NON-AMBULATORY; HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3.

How much does Opalec Board And Care cost?

California's public licensing record does not include Opalec Board And Care's monthly price, so we never show or estimate one for a specific home. As county-level context only, assisted living in San Diego County typically runs $5,000–$7,500/mo and small board-and-care homes $4,000–$6,500/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes; California's 2026 SSI/SSP board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home). Ask the home for its own rate sheet and what the base rate includes — or use the cost section at the top of this page.

Does Opalec Board And Care accept Medi-Cal or the Assisted Living Waiver?

Opalec Board And Care is not in the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant record we checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers only the state's ALW program, not a home's own payment policies, so ask the home directly about private Medi-Cal arrangements. The waiver pays for assisted-living care services (not room and board) at participating homes; every DHCS-listed home appears on our statewide Medi-Cal page.

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How full it was at the last state visit

5 of 6 beds occupied (83%) when the state visited on August 15, 2024. Availability changes constantly — confirm a current opening with the home.

What do state inspections show for Opalec Board And Care?

Verbatim from CDSS complaint-investigation reports — the state's own words, never summarized by us. Record checked August 2, 2026.

The CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026 lists 12 state visits and 10 dated documents since 2023 for Opalec Board And Care; 3 complaint-investigation narratives are transcribed verbatim below. The most recent, dated August 15, 2024, records an allegation the state marked “Substantiated. Open any entry to read the state's full finding, word for word.

Most licensed homes receive some findings over 36 months; what matters is what was found and whether it was corrected. Counts here are shown compared with homes of similar size, and the state's own words appear in full below.

3 transcribed reports on file

2024

Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Substantiated
Allegation the state reviewedStaff locked resident in a room
State's findingSubstantiatedThe state investigated and found this allegation more likely than not true.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Tiffany Holmes conducted an unannounced complaint visit to the facility to deliver findings on the above-mentioned allegation. LPA gained access to the facility, identified herself, and met with Lilia Oplaec, Licensee to discuss the purpose of the visit. LPA conducted the initial investigation visit on April 2, 2021, and was able to interview clients, facility staff, and outside sources. LPA also reviewed records and conducted a physical inspection of the facility. It was alleged that staff locked resident in a room. Interviews revealed that there were two outside witnesses that observed the lock on the door where the lock was on the outside leading into the hallway. Interviews revealed that both witnesses asked the staff to remove and or reverse the lock. Interviews with staff stated that there was never a lock on the door although two credible witnesses stated there was. The investigation produced supporting witness statements to substantiate the staffCDSS inspection report, August 15, 2024 · control 08-AS-20210324111143
Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Substantiated
Allegation the state reviewedStaff inappropriately restrained resident.
State's findingSubstantiatedThe state investigated and found this allegation more likely than not true.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Rodgers conducted an unannounced complaint visit to investigate a complaint regarding the above mentioned allegation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Lilia Opalec, Licensee, and the purpose of today's visit was disclosed. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility, observed residents in care, reviewed and obtained copies of facility records, and interviewed residents and the Licensee. The facility is licensed to serve six (6) elderly residents, all of whom may be non-ambulatory. A hospice waiver is approved for three (3) residents and the facility is in compliance with the hospice waiver requirements. On May 30, 2024, Community Care Licensing (CCL) received a complaint alleging inappropriatly restraint to Resident #1.(R1) resulted in R1 barricaded in their beds by full bed rails. [Continued on 9099-C] SubstantiatedCDSS inspection report, June 4, 2024 · control 08-AS-20240531101047
Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Unsubstantiated
Allegation the state reviewedStaff hit resident Staff not meeting resident's needs
State's findingUnsubstantiatedThe state investigated but could not confirm the allegation. This is not a finding of wrongdoing.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Tiffany Holmes conducted an unannounced complaint visit to start an investigation on the above-mentioned allegations. LPA gained access to the facility, identified herself, and met with Lilia Opalec to discuss the purpose of the visit. LPA conducted interviews, made observations, and obtained and reviewed pertinent records. It was alleged that staff hit resident. Interviews revealed that the facility has two staff that are live in and assists the residents. Interviews with staff revealed they have not hit any of the residents. Interviews with residents revealed they have not seen staff hit any of the residents and that they personally have not been hit by a caregiver while at the facility. Interviews with residents did not produce any evidence to show that staff hit resident. It was alleged that staff are not meeting resident's needs. Interviews revealed that they are able to get snacks, food and drinks at any time. Interviews revealed they have not beenCDSS inspection report, February 22, 2024 · control 08-AS-20240215102408

Transcribed from CDSS complaint-investigation reports · record checked August 2, 2026.

What the state has logged

California has logged 12 state visits for this home as of August 2, 2026. These are the home's own counts, straight from that record — shown beside the statewide median for small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds), computed across all 5,773 licensed homes of that size, because larger and longer-licensed homes naturally accumulate more visits and reports. They are facts, not a grade — a citation may be minor and since corrected, and an “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing.

Type A citations
1
typical for this size: 0
Type B citations
1
typical for this size: 0
Substantiated complaints
2
typical for this size: 0
Total complaints
3
typical for this size: 0
State visits on file
12
typical for this size: 6
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