Small home · Licensed for 6 · San Diego

Point Loma Elder Care

3941 Liggett Dr, San Diego, CA 92106Licensed since 2026

Overview

Starting rate

$5,500 a month

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Languages spoken: EnglishReported on Seniorly · August 24, 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 3 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. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #4. WAIVER/GRANTED HOSPICE CARE FOR THREE (3).

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.

Respite / short-term stays
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.
Assistance with transfers
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Medication management
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Works with residents’ own health care providers
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.
Diabetic / carbohydrate-controlled diet
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

As needs change

Two-person transfers or a lift
Mechanical lift (Hoyer / sit-to-stand) available — reported yes
sandiegoelder.care · October 27, 2026
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — 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 Point Loma Elder Care: 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

This home’s starting rate

$5,500a 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$5,500likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$5,500this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, 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 $5,500–$6,100: $5,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,500–$9,650: $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 homes22 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,000 to $10,000

22 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,600–$8,000.

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$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
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$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
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$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
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$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
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$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
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$7,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
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$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
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$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Right Choice Senior Living ClairemontSan Diego · 7.4 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Emerald Guest HomeSan Diego · 7.5 mi · Small home
$2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Autumn Villas on Honors DriveSan Diego · 8.4 mi · Small home
$8,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Right Choice Senior Living University CitySan Diego · 9.1 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Twain Residential CareSan Diego · 9.4 mi · Mid-size home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Thrive Elder CareSan Diego · 9.4 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
VMB Ultimate CareNational City · 9.7 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Seniors Dignity Home and CareSan Diego · 9.8 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed 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, 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.

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Daily life

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

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Rooms & the spaces they will use (17)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Shared / companion rooms

Private rooms
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Outdoor spaceGarden · Walking paths · Outdoor common space · Patio
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Common areasGrill · Dining room · Business room · Library · Arts room · Movie theater · and 1 more
Grill · Dining room · Business room · Library · Arts room · Movie theater · Cognitive learning center — reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Private bathroom
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
LaundryDone by staff
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.
Room typesOne Bedroom
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Rooms come furnished
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
AmenitiesPiano · Fireplace · Move-in coordination
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Wifi in resident rooms
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.
Air conditioning in the room
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Salon or barber
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Cable or satellite TV
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Kitchenette in the unit
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Telephone in the room
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (10)Dining style · Special diets supported · Meals provided per day

Dining styleRestaurant style
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Special diets supportedLow / No Sodium
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Meals provided per day3
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.
Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Snacks available
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.
Kosher foodKosher style
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
All-day or flexible dining
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Food allergy management
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Meal timesScheduled meals
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (8)Activity types offered · One-to-one engagement offered · Activities tailored to the individual

Activity types offeredMusic therapy · Massages · Movie nights · Karaoke · Walks · Board games · and 24 more
Music therapy · Massages · Movie nights · Karaoke · Walks · Board games · Stretching exercises · Puzzles — reported on sandiegoelder.care · source dated September 8, 2026.
Socializing · Grocery shopping · Walks outside · Activities · Engaging activities — reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.
Volunteer program · Music programs · Bridge club · Current events club · Quilting or sewing club · Happy hour · Cooking classes · Live dance or theater performances · Holiday parties · Dances · Art classes · Has karaoke · Trivia games · Has birthday parties · Has cooking club · Walking club · Has garden club — reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
One-to-one engagement offered
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.
Activities tailored to the individual
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.
Exercise or fitness programStretching exercises
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · source dated September 8, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.
Volunteers and outside groups visit
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · source dated September 8, 2026.
Religious services at the home
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Religious services off site
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

Faith, culture & language (1)Languages spoken by caregivers

Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence (2)Residents may bring a pet · Pet types allowed

Residents may bring a pet
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Pet types allowedDogs · Cats
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (4)Transport to medical appointments · Contact form · Transport for shopping and errands

Transport to medical appointments
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.
Contact form
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.
Open on the website
Transport for shopping and errands
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Transportation
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.

About the home (2)Brand or trade name · Family-owned claim

Brand or trade nameSan Diego Elder Care
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.
Family-owned claim
Reported on sandiegoelder.care · seen October 27, 2026.

Where it is

3941 Liggett Dr, San Diego, CA 92106Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list4.7 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 #374605026 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents

Mar 4, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Domingo conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit to observe the facility’s physical plant for compliance with Title 22, Division 6 of California Code of Regulations and California Health & Safety Code. LPA was greeted by, identified herself to, and explained the purpose of the visit to applicant Nikita Desai. The facility fire clearance was granted on 11/4/25 and reflects that the facility is approved for 5 non ambulatory clients, and 1 bedridden resident. Structure- The facility is a single-story structure with 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is an outdoor covered area for resident use. No bodies of water were observed. Bedrooms Residents- Rooms #1, #2, will be shared rooms for Non-Ambulatory clients. Bedrooms Staff - 2 other rooms/1 for the staff room, and the other is an office. Bathrooms - All bathrooms have a working toilet, sink, grab bars, and tub/showers with non-skid mats.Linens & Hygiene Supplies - Adequate supply. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan, and Required Postings - Posted. Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors- Interconnected and hardwired. Appliances - Stove burners, oven, microwave, washer, and dryer are working. Toxins - Stored in a locked cabinet. Water Temperature - Measured at 114. degrees F. Medications- Centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in the lounge area. Linens & Hygiene Supplies - Adequate supply. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan, and Required Postings - Posted. Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors- Interconnected and hardwired. Appliances - Stove burners, oven, microwave, washer, and dryer are working. Toxins - Stored in a locked cabinet. Water Temperature - Measured at 112 degrees F. Medications- Centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in the lounge area. Component III- Conducted at the Pre-Licensing visit. Information provided about how to operate the facility within substantial compliance. All items reviewed during the visit are in compliance. Pre-licensing is complete and this facility has no deficiencies. Facility appears to be ready for licensure pending final review. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report along with Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 03/22) were provided to Nikita Desai , Applicant signature below confirms receipt of these rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 4, 2026

Feb 3, 2026Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 6 COMP II Participants: Nikita Desai, Owner/Administrator Interview Method: Virtual Interview - Microsoft Teams On February 3, 2026, 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, Feb 3, 2026

License holder

Point Loma Elder Care LLC, licensed since 2026.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 2
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 2026, 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 Point Loma Elder Care

Is Point Loma Elder Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Point Loma Elder Care licensed for?

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

Has Point Loma Elder Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.

Is Point Loma Elder Care still open?

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

What does Point Loma Elder Care cost?

$5,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 50 other homes of a similar licensed size in San Diego that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 50 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 Point Loma Elder 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 Point Loma Elder Care LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center is 4.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Point Loma Elder Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.