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Amparo Senior Care
Small home·Licensed for 6·Oceanside, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Starting rate$5,400 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
- Last state visitJanuary 21, 2026CDSS inspection record
Amparo Senior Care is a small care home in Oceanside — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2022. Dementia care is not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.
Quick answers and the state record
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Amparo Senior Care
Is Amparo Senior Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Amparo Senior Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Amparo Senior Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.
Is Amparo Senior Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Amparo Senior Care cost?
$5,400 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 18 other homes of a similar licensed size in Oceanside that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 18 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.
Does Amparo Senior Care take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Amparo Senior Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Can Amparo Senior Care keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Amparo Senior Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “AMPARO SENIOR CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #374604497. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Amparo Senior Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 7 state inspection visits since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is January 21, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident
State licensing record · September 27, 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 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 27, 2026
4 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
What it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$5,400a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$5,400a month
Likely $5,400–$6,000
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · where the price comes from
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,400this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $5,400–$6,000
- $5,400
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,400–$9,500
- $7,400
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for 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.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
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 community 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.
- What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
- What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
- What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
- Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
12 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$6,000.
- 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.
Show the 12 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Verdugo Boarding HomeOceanside · 0.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Casa VerdugoOceanside · 0.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Skies of PendletonOceanside · 1.0 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Treegrove Senior ResidenceOceanside · 1.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Skies of OceansideOceanside · 1.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Angels in GraceOceanside · 1.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Weaver's Primrose VillaOceanside · 2.3 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Paradise Home CareOceanside · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa FlorenzaOceanside · 2.4 mi · Small home$5,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Weaver's Lilac VillaOceanside · 2.5 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Rancho Pacific Home CareOceanside · 2.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacific BreezeOceanside · 2.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1029 Boulder Place, Oceanside, CA 92057Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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The state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.
Since 2022, the state has filed 7 documents for this home, and its records count 7 visits since 2022. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 21, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 7
- Most recent visit
- January 21, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 0
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 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 licence since 2022.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 7 documents
Jan 21, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rebecca Borunda conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year visit. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was greeted by, identified herself to, and explained the purpose of the visit with Caregiver Geraldine Alba. Administrator Alex Lee arrived during the visit. The facility has a licensed capacity of 6 non-ambulatory residents, 1 of which may be bedridden and has a hospice waiver for 6 residents. During today’s visit, the facility had a census of 5 non-ambulatory residents. The Administrator for the facility is Anna Capati and their certificate was valid and current. During today’s visit, LPA inspected each room of the facility, including resident and staff rooms, private and common bathrooms, kitchen, garage, common areas, and outside space. No bodies of water, delayed egress, or secured perimeter were observed on the premises. The facility was found to be clean, safe, and in good repair with no pathway obstructions. LPA observed linens and hygiene products for resident use. The facility’s ambient and water temperature were measured within regulatory requirements at multiple locations. LPA observed locked storage for resident medications and hazardous and/or toxic chemicals, both of which were stored separately from food supplies. According to Alex Lee, no firearms or weapons are stored on the premises. LPA observed a minimum supply of 2-days of perishable food and 7-days of non-perishable food. The refrigerator and freezer temperatures were kept within requirements. Staff present at the facility had a criminal background clearance and association. LPA reviewed multiple resident and staff records. An LIC9102TA Technical Advisory regarding annual visits with medical professionals was provided. No deficiencies were cited on today’s date. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Alex Lee, whose signature below confirms receipt of a copy of this report, the LIC9102TA and the Licensee Appeal Rights (LIC9058 3/22).the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 21, 2026
The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Feb 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rebecca Borunda conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year visit. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was greeted by, identified herself to, and explained the purpose of the visit with Caregiver Mary Ann Peck. Administrator Anna Capati arrived during the visit. The facility is licensed for a maximum capacity of 6 non-ambulatory residents, 1 of which may be bedridden. The facility has a waiver for 6 hospice residents. During today’s visit, the facility had a census of 6 non-ambulatory residents, 3 of which were receiving hospice. The Administrator for the facility is Anna Capati and their certificate was valid and current. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected each room of the facility, including resident and staff rooms, bathrooms for resident and staff use, kitchen, garage, common areas, and outside space. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. LPA did not observe any aspects of delayed egress or secured perimeter. The facility was found to be clean, safe, and in good repair with no pathway obstructions. The facility’s water temperature was measured at 118.8, 118.2, and 117.1 degrees Fahrenheit in bathrooms for resident use. The facility’s internal temperature was measured at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed locked storage for all hazardous and/or toxic chemicals and were stored separately from food supplies. According to Anna Capati, no firearms or weapons are stored on the premises. LPA also observed locked storage for resident medications and resident and staff files. Resident medications are stored in their original container and labelled. LPA observed a minimum of a 2-day supply of perishable food and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food present at the facility. The facility refrigerator was kept at 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and the facility freezer was kept at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed linens and hygiene products provided to the residents that are in good repair and sufficient to meet their needs. Staff present at the facility during the time of the inspection had a criminal background clearance, were associated to the facility, and had a first aid certificate. Continued on LIC809-C page… LPA reviewed multiple resident and staff records. Each resident record was complete and contained a signed admission agreement, original physician’s report and updated appraisal assessment, documents regarding safeguarding personal property, and personal rights. Each staff file reviewed was complete and contained a personnel record, first aid certificate, fingerprint clearance and association, and a health screening. LPA spoke with staff and residents present at the facility during the time of the inspection and those interviews did not reveal any licensing or regulatory concerns. The Administrator will submit copies of the LIC500 Personnel Report, LIC610E Disaster Plan, and current liability insurance to the Department within 15 business days. No deficiencies were cited on today’s date. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Anna Capati, whose signature below confirms receipt of a copy of this report and the Licensee Appeal Rights (LIC9058 3/22).the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 10, 2025
Jan 23, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Liliana Silveira conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by and identified themselves to Caregiver Geraldine Alba. Licensee Alex Lee arrived shortly after. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit with Licensee Alex Lee. During today’s visit, LPAs briefly toured the facility, reviewed staff and resident records, and interviewed staff and residents. No deficiencies were cited during today’s visit. Due to time constraints, a return visit on a subsequent day is needed to complete the annual inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Alex Lee, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 23, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in San Diego County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Verdugo Boarding Home
Oceanside · Small home · 0.8 mi away
$3,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Casa Verdugo
Oceanside · Small home · 0.9 mi away
$5,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Parker Villa
Oceanside · Small home · 0.9 mi away
$4,650 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Blue Skies of Pendleton
Oceanside · Small home · 1.0 mi away
$6,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Life Saver Place of Oceanside II
Oceanside · Small home · 1.4 mi away
$5,300 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Blue Skies of the Hill
Oceanside · Small home · 1.6 mi away
$5,100 a month to start · Covelight estimate