Small home · Licensed for 6 · Spring Valley

Vista Senior Care

8301 Clearwater Ct, Spring Valley, CA 91977Licensed since 2022

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,900 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,000 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · 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
Dementia
Hospiceup to 6 residents

Not on file: bedridden approval.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording

AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR SIX(6).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

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
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Vista Senior Care: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. 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 $4,000–$6,000

From 8 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

Starting monthly rate$4,900likely $4,000–$6,000
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 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 $4,000–$6,200: $4,900
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,700–$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 homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $7,000

8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$7,000.

Ohana Care HomeSan Diego · 0.5 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on its own website · monthly service fee · seen October 27, 2026
Mayflower Home CareSan Diego · 1.0 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Archangel's Residential CareSan Diego · 1.2 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Angel Genesis Guest HomeSpring Valley · 1.3 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Chhina's Senior Guest HouseSpring Valley · 1.4 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Ohana Care Home IILemon Grove · 1.9 mi · Mid-size home
$7,000Listed on its own website · monthly service fee · seen October 27, 2026
Villa Victoria Care HomeSan Diego · 2.4 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Warm Heart Senior LivingBonita · 2.8 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed 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 8 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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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

8301 Clearwater Ct, Spring Valley, CA 91977Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Paradise Valley HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.6 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 #374604577 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jun 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tiffany Holmes conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was greeted and allowed entry into the facility by JoJo Calimlim, Caregiver to whom LPA discussed the purpose of the visit. According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of six (6) elderly residents. During today’s inspection, six (6) residents were at home. LPA, accompanied by the caregiver, 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’s ambient internal temperature was comfortable. There was 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. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. [CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C] [CONTINUED FROM LIC 809] No pools or bodies of water on the premises. Per caregiver Jo jo, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher has been serviced. First aid kits were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff present. There were three residents at the facility during the visit. LPA reviewed multiple staff and resident records/files. Files reviewed contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. No Deficiencies were observed and cited during today's annual inspection. An exit interview was conducted with JoJo Calimlim, Caregiver to whom copies of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 23, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jul 29, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tiffany Holmes conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was greeted and allowed entry into the facility by JoJo Calimlim, Caregiver to whom LPA discussed the purpose of the visit. According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of six (6) elderly residents. During today’s inspection, six (6) residents were at home. LPA, accompanied by the caregiver, 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’s ambient internal temperature was comfortable. There was 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. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. [CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C] [CONTINUED FROM LIC 809] No pools or bodies of water on the premises. Per caregiver Jo jo, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher has been serviced. First aid kits were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff present. There were three residents at the facility during the visit. LPA reviewed multiple staff and resident records/files. Files reviewed contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. Deficiencies were observed and cited during today's annual inspection. An exit interview was conducted with JoJo Calimlim, Caregiver to whom copies of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 29, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Aug 20, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tiffany Holmes conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was greeted and allowed entry into the facility by JoJo Calimlim, Caregiver to whom LPA discussed the purpose of the visit. According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of six (6) elderly residents. During today’s inspection, three (3) residents were at home. LPA, accompanied by the caregiver, 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’s ambient internal temperature was comfortable. There was 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. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. [CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C] [CONTINUED FROM LIC 809] No pools or bodies of water on the premises. Per caregiver Jo jo, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher has been serviced. First aid kits were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff present. There were three residents at the facility during the visit. LPA reviewed multiple staff and resident records/files. Files reviewed contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. A deficiency was observed and cited during today's annual inspection. An exit interview was conducted with JoJo Calimlim, Caregiver to whom copies of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 20, 2024

Earlier years2022 · 2 documents

20222 state visits · 2 documents

Aug 15, 2022Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabel Martinez, conducted a scheduled Pre-licensing inspection to observe the physical plant for compliance and conduct a Component III. The facility is undergoing a change of ownership, the fire clearance inspection was conducted on 4/27/22, and is approved for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. The LPA was greeted by Administrators, Ted Dial, Jocelyn Santos and Licensee Martin Santos. The LPA was granted entry after identifying himself and disclosing the purpose of the 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 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 throughout the facility to promote hand hygiene, cough/sneeze etiquette and physical distancing; face coverings worn by staff; hand 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. Additionally, the LPA observed exterior and interior passageways were free from obstructions. All of the residents’ rooms were equipped with the required furnishings. Bathrooms were observed to be sanitary and operational. The facility was stocked with a 2 day supply of perishable and a 7 day supply of nonperishable food items. Cleaning supplies were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Per the administrator, there are no firearms at the facility. The LPA discussed continuing operation requirements, record keeping, reporting requirement and physical plant compliance. The Pre-licensing and Component III were completed on today's date. The facility is ready for Licensure pending management approval. This is a change of ownership application and there are six (6) residents currently in care. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator, Jocelyn Santos, to whom a copy of this report along with Applicant/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 01/16) were provided to.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 15, 2022

May 9, 2022Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 6 COVID Mitigation Plan discussed? Yes Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: Licensee, Martin Santos; Administrator, Jocelyn Santos Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II via telephone call with the analyst at CAB. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Staff qualifications and responsibilities 3. Applicant and Administrator qualifications 4. Program policy: Abuse, admission agreement, medication management, reporting incidents to CCL, restricted & prohibited conditions 5. Grievances, Complaints, Community resources 6. Physical plant, food service 7. Application document review and technical assistance: Criminal record clearance, Health screening, Fire clearance, First Aid/CPR certificate, Administrator certificate, Financial verification, Pre-licensing inspection, Compliance history, Control of propertythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 9, 2022

License holder

Keen in Care LLC, licensed since 2022.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2022, 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 2022, 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 Vista Senior Care

Is Vista Senior Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Vista Senior Care licensed for?

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

Has Vista Senior Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Vista Senior Care still open?

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

What does Vista Senior Care cost?

$4,900 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,000–$6,000. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 198 other homes of a similar licensed size across San Diego County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 198 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 Vista Senior 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 Keen in Care LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Paradise Valley Hospital is 3.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Vista Senior Care 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.