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Assisted Living at WoodburnLicense #374604831 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareAssisted Living at WoodburnLicense #374604831 · 1727 Woodburn St, El Cajon, CA · (858) 263-5626Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$5,500/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,750 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · El Cajon

Assisted Living at Woodburn

1727 Woodburn St, El Cajon, CA 92021 · Licensed since 2024

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Assisted Living at Woodburn

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,500 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,750 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState 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
  • Dementia
  • Hospiceup to 4 residents
  • Bedriddenup to 1 resident

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; 6 TOTAL BED CAPACITY (INCLUDING 5 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH ONE MAY BE BEDRIDDEN). ROOM #4 APPROVED FOR BEDRIDDEN PATIENT. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 4.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — 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 Assisted Living at Woodburn: 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

$5,500a month to start

Likely $4,500–$6,750

From 14 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$5,500likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,500likely $4,500–$6,750

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 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 $4,500–$6,900
$5,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,300–$10,050
$8,000
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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes14 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $7,000

$3,000$7,000

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

14 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,150–$7,000.

  • Senior Care & Comfort LivingEl Cajon · 0.5 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lucie's Cozy CottageEl Cajon · 1.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lakeside ManorLakeside · 1.9 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,150Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lexington HouseEl Cajon · 2.1 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Noble Living IIEl Cajon · 2.4 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sierra Sunshine CareEl Cajon · 2.4 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Parkway Gardens Retirement Care HomeEl Cajon · 2.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Jobeth Home CareEl Cajon · 2.6 mi · Small home
    $4,650Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Pine Tree Home 2El Cajon · 2.6 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lilac Chateau 1Santee · 2.6 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Silver Heart ChateauSantee · 2.6 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • La Cruz Senior CareEl Cajon · 2.7 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Mom's HouseSantee · 2.7 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Care Plus MansionEl Cajon · 2.9 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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

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

  • What is billed separately

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

  • Move-in costs

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

  • Increases

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

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An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

1727 Woodburn St, El Cajon, CA 92021Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Grossmont HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list4.3 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 #374604831 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 6 of 6 documents

Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Unsubstantiated”.

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jan 22, 2026Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff does not esure facility is free of mold. Staff does not ensure facility is free of garbage. Staff does not ensure facility is in good repair.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Boyles conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to deliver investigative findings regarding the above mentioned allegations. LPA identified herself, explained the purpose of the visit and nature of the complaint to Administrator Sandy Wilson. On January 7, 2026 the Department received this complaint which alleged that staff does not ensure facility is free of mold, staff does not ensure facility is free of garbage, and staff does not ensure facility is in good repair. The Department’s investigation included a facility tour, as well as interviews with residents and staff. (Continued on LIC9099-C) Unsubstantiated (Continued from LIC9099) Regarding the allegation that staff does not ensure facility is free of mold, during two unannounced visits, LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room as well as all of the windows and doors. LPA did not observe any mold nor were there any malodors suggesting mold was present. Interviews with staff and residents did not report observing of mold in the facility or having any concerns. Regarding the allegation staff does not ensure facility is free of garbage, during two unannounced visits, LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility. LPA did not observe any garbage throughout the facility. Garbage was observed to be contained inside appropriate garbage receptacles. Interviews with staff and residents did not report any concerns regarding there being garbage throughout the facility. Regarding the allegation that staff does not ensure facility is in good repair, during two unannounced visits, LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. LPA did not observe any leaks or anything that was indicative of the facility being in disrepair. Interviews with staff and residents did not report observing the facility in disrepair, nor having any concerns regarding the state of the facility. The Department has investigated the above mentioned allegations. Based upon interviews and LPA observations during this investigation, it is determined that the preponderance of evidence was not met to support or corroborate these allegations and therefore deemed unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Sandy Wilson, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee’s Rights (LIC9058 01/16) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 22, 2026 · control 08-AS-20260107163509

20252 state visits · 2 documents

Sep 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Boyles conducted an unannounced required annual visit. LPA was greeted by, identified herself to, and explained the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Kimberly Deahl. Licensee Richard Essery later joined the visit. The facility is licensed for a capacity of six, including five of which may be non-ambulatory of which one may be bedridden. Facility has a waiver granted for hospice care for four residents. LPA and Caregiver toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were well lit and free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms allowed for easy passage and contained the required furnishings. Toilets, sinks, and showers were in working order and bathroom sinks were compliant temperatures. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was comfortable and complaint. The facility has enough linens, hygiene supplies, cooking and dining supplies. There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. All kitchen appliances were in working order. The facility has sufficient space and equipment to facilitate laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. The facility has locked areas for storage of sharp objects, medication, and confidential resident and staff records. (CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C, NEXT PAGE) (CONTINUED FROM LIC 809) The facility does have a pool with a fence. The fence was in good repair, at least 5 feet high, locked and of sufficient strength to withstand impact. The pool fence has a gate which self closes and is self-latching. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons, fireplaces, or open-faced heaters accessible to residents. Per Licensee, no firearms or ammunition are or will be stored at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all operational. All fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last twelve months. A complete first aid kit was present. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. No deficiencies were observed or cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Richard Essery, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 8, 2025
Apr 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportPost LicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Post Licensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Liliana Silveira conducted an unannounced Post-Licensing visit. LPA was greeted by, identified herself to, and explained the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Kimberly Deahl. Administrator Sandy Wilson later joined the visit. The facility is licensed for a capacity of six, including five of which may be non-ambulatory of which one may be bedridden. Facility has a waiver granted for hospice care for four residents. LPA and Administrator toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were well lit and free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms allowed for easy passage and contained the required furnishings. Toilets, sinks, and showers were in working order and bathroom sinks were compliant temperatures. The facility has enough linens, hygiene supplies, cooking and dining supplies, and perishable and non-perishable food for future resident use. All kitchen appliances were in working order. The facility has sufficient space and equipment to facilitate laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. The facility has locked areas for storage of sharp objects, medication, and confidential resident and staff records. (CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C, NEXT PAGE) (CONTINUED FROM LIC 809) The facility does have a pool with a fence. The fence was in good repair, at least 5 feet high, locked and of sufficient strength to withstand impact. The pool fence has a gate which self closes and is self-latching. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons, fireplaces, or open-faced heaters accessible to residents. Per Administrator Sandy Wilson, no firearms or ammunition are or will be stored at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all operational. All fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last twelve months. A complete first aid kit was present. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. No deficiencies were observed or cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with Sandy Wilson, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 18, 2025

20243 state visits · 3 documents

Sep 25, 2024Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Liliana Silveira conducted an announced Pre-Licensing continuation visit to observe the facility’s physical plant for compliance with Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations and California Health & Safety Code. LPA was greeted by, identified herself to, and explained the purpose of the visit to Licensees Richard Essery and Cheryl Catania. The facility fire clearance was granted on 05/22/24 and reflected that the facility was approved for 6 ambulatory residents aged 60 and above. There is clearance for one bedridden resident. The facility's fire clearance did not include endorsements for delayed-egress doors or secured perimeter. The submitted facility sketch was consistent with the current layout of the facility. LPA and Licensees toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were well lit and free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms allowed for easy passage and contained the required furnishings. Toilets, sinks, and showers were in working order. During today’s visit, LPA checked the hot water temperature at taps accessible to residents. All were compliant: Bathroom #1 sink was 114.5 F, Bathroom #2 sink was 114.7 F and Bathroom #3 was 109.3 F. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was complaint at 73 degrees F. The facility has enough linens, hygiene supplies, cooking and dining supplies, and perishable and non-perishable food for future resident use. All kitchen appliances were in working order. The facility has sufficient space and equipment to facilitate laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. The facility has locked areas for storage of sharp objects, medication, and confidential resident and staff records. (CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C, NEXT PAGE) (CONTINUED FROM LIC 809) The facility does have a pool with a fence. The fence was in good repair, at least 5 feet high, locked and of sufficient strength to withstand impact. The pool fence has a gate which self closes and is self-latching. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons, fireplaces, or open-faced heaters accessible to residents. Per Licensee Richard Essery, no firearms or ammunition are or will be stored at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all operational. All fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last twelve months. A complete first aid kit was present. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. The items reviewed were compliant with Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations and California Health & Safety Code. The applicant passed the pre-licensing inspection. LPA also reviewed the Component III Training with Richard and Cheryl on 09/18/24. Richard and Cheryl were advised that the facility’s application is pending management final review and approval. An exit interview was conducted with Richard and Cheryl, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 25, 2024
Sep 18, 2024Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Liliana Silveira conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit to observe the facility’s physical plant for compliance with Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations and California Health & Safety Code. LPA was greeted by, identified herself to, and explained the purpose of the visit to Licensees Richard Essery and Cheryl Catania. During today’s visit, LPA, accompanied by Richard and Cheryl, toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. There are items which must be corrected for the facility to comply with regulation(s). The applicant did not pass the pre-licensing inspection, and a return visit will be required. An exit interview was conducted with Richard and Cheryl, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided to the Licensees. NOTE: LPA left the facility for a 1 hour lunch break and came back to complete the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 18, 2024
Aug 16, 2024Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): N/A COMP II Participants: licensee/administrator, Richard Essery Interview Method: Telephone interview On 8/16/2024, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 16, 2024

5 of 6 beds were occupied at the January 22, 2026 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.

License holder

Richard Essery, licensed since 2024.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2024, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
6
Total complaints
1
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2024, 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 complaints10

“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

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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

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Quick answers about Assisted Living at Woodburn

Is Assisted Living at Woodburn licensed?

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

How many residents is Assisted Living at Woodburn licensed for?

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

Has Assisted Living at Woodburn been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Assisted Living at Woodburn still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does Assisted Living at Woodburn cost?

$5,500 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,500–$6,750. 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 14 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.

Among 13 other homes of a similar licensed size in El Cajon that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,875 to $6,550 a month, and the middle figure is $5,500 (n = 13 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 Assisted Living at Woodburn 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 Richard Essery, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Grossmont Hospital is 4.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Assisted Living at Woodburn keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Assisted Living at Woodburn license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “ASSISTED LIVING AT WOODBURN”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #374604831. 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 Richard Essery, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is May 21, 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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