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Beautiful Sunsets Assisted Living
Small home·Licensed for 6·Escondido, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,650 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,650–$6,950
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 25, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderLoving Heart Assisted Living LLCSince date not on file · 2 licensed homes
Beautiful Sunsets Assisted Living is a small care home in Escondido — 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. Bedridden 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 Beautiful Sunsets Assisted Living
Is Beautiful Sunsets Assisted Living licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Beautiful Sunsets Assisted Living licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Beautiful Sunsets Assisted Living been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is Beautiful Sunsets Assisted Living still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Beautiful Sunsets Assisted Living cost?
$5,650 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,650–$6,950. 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 9 small 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 32 other homes of a similar licensed size in Escondido that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 32 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 Beautiful Sunsets Assisted Living take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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 Loving Heart Assisted Living LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Loving Heart Assisted Living LLC — at least 2 on the state roster.
Can Beautiful Sunsets Assisted Living keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Beautiful Sunsets Assisted Living license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS ASSISTED LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #371881670. 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 Loving Heart Assisted Living LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
- 3 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 25, 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 careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 residents
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
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 & OVER; APPROVED FOR CAPACITY OF 6 NON-AMBULATORY CLIENTS; WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (2)
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”
State licensing record · September 27, 2026
3 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?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,650a month to start
Likely $4,650–$6,950
From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,650a month
Likely $4,650–$7,100
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 · how this estimate works
Starting monthly rate$5,650likely $4,650–$6,950
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small 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 (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 $4,650–$7,100
- $5,650
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,400–$10,150
- $7,650
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, 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 is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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.
- 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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small 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.
9 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,900–$5,800.
- 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 9 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Park View VillaEscondido · 1.1 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Family Resort Rest HomeEscondido · 1.4 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sapphire Escondido EstatesEscondido · 1.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Safe Harbor Elder CareEscondido · 1.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Kelly's Grand VillaEscondido · 1.9 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Sunset Villa Senior LivingEscondido · 2.0 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Affirmative's Elite HomeEscondido · 2.2 mi · Small home$5,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Citrus Garden Residential CareEscondido · 2.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Splendor ValleyEscondido · 2.6 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 3324 Ryan Drive, Escondido, CA 92025Address 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 2025, the state has filed 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 25, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- August 25, 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.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
Aug 25, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Robert Campbell arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the Required Annual Inspection and met with the Angelique Richardson - Licensee. The facility file review was conducted in the Regional Office and additional forms were reviewed and requested on site. The facility is licensed for six (6) Elderly Adults and is currently operating with zero (0) Residents. The facility is currently wanting to accept Residents at this time. No Staff were present at time of visit. Licensee will contact Community Care Licensing upon accepting Residents to live in the facility. LPA toured the facility along with Licensee, and inspected the facility inside and outside, and there were no obstructions or debris to the indoor or outdoor passageways at the time of this visit. The facility is a single-story home with five (5) bedrooms, and three (3) bathrooms. Physical Plant: Facility phone number is (909) 645-4998 and it is operable. The LPA observed the residents’ bedrooms, and each was equipped with required furniture as per Title 22. LPA inspected facility bathrooms to be clean and in good repair. The bathrooms were clean, and appliances were operating appropriately currently at the time of this visit. The facility is equipped with operating smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and fire extinguishers. Medications: No medications were available to review at visit. Food Service: Perishable food supply is sufficient per regulations, and there are a variety of food types available for residents. Dishes and utensils were in sufficient supply and stored properly. Continued on LIC809C Continued..... Care & Supervision: No supervision was needed at the time of visit. Records Review: No record review was needed regarding Residents or Staff at time of visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was discussed and given to Angelique Richardson - Licensee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 25, 2026
Aug 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 8/5/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valerie Flores conducted an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA Flores met with facility representative, Henri Chazaud, who accompanied LPA for the tour of the facility. The Applicant has submitted an application to attain a capacity of (6) six residents. On 05/06/25 the City of Escondido Fire Department approved a fire clearance for the six (6) non-ambulatory and (0) zero bedridden residents. LPA observed the following during today's inspection: The facility is a single-story structure with (5) five resident bedrooms, (2) two bathrooms, formal dining room, kitchen, living room, great room, garage, and backyard area. The bedrooms were observed to have met the required bedding, lighting, and furniture. There are plenty of extra linen (sheets, blankets, towels) that were observed to be in good repair. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher. LPA observed a fully stocked first-aid kit located in the kitchen area. A locked cabinet in the kitchen pantry was observed to store knives and other sharp objects. The carbon monoxide and smoke detector were tested and were observed to be operable and in good working condition. The facility has more than a two (2) day supply of perishable foods and seven (7) day supply of non-perishable foods. Resident showers are equipped with slip-resistant strips and grab bars. The patio area is shaded with adequate seating. LPA observed emergency food and water located in the garage. (Continue to LIC809C...) (Continuation from LIC809) Centrally stored medication is kept in a locked cabinet that is inaccessible to residents in care. All indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. The hot water temperature was measured at 116.0 degrees Fahrenheit meeting the required limits. The facility has an emergency disaster plan and approved infection control training plan are maintained at the facility. Per Henri, there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. LPA observed the required postings of the emergency disaster plan, resident personal rights, employee rights, emergency contacts, facility sketch, CCL Complaint poster and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman poster posted on the walls throughout the facility. During today's visit, LPA Flores did not observe any issues or concerns. Final approval of licensure will be determined by Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). An exit interview and a copy of this report was given to facility representative, Henri Chazaud.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 5, 2025
Jul 29, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 07/29/25 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valerie Flores made an announced visit to the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and exterior areas of the facility, and was accompanied by the Applicant, Henri Shazaud. The applicant has applied for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) for a capacity of (6) six non-ambulatory residents. On 5/6/25, The city of Escondido Fire Department granted a fire clearance for (6) non-ambulatory residents. During the tour, LPA observed the following: The facility is a single-story structure with (5) five resident bedrooms, (2) two bathrooms, formal dining room, kitchen, living room, garage, and backyard area. LPA observed a (2) two-day supply of perishable foods and a (7) seven-day supply of non-perishable foods. Located on the kitchen refrigerator is an anticipated meal calendar that promotes healthy eating. The kitchen area was kept clean and free of litter, vermin, rodents, and insects. The combined smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operable. The facility maintains sufficient space to promote and facilitate the program of activities. Per Henri, there are no firearm and/or ammunition on the premises. (Continue to LIC809...) (Continuation from LIC809...) The resident bedrooms were observed to be missing a chest of drawers, bedspread, chair, and nightstand. Resident bathrooms were observed to missing the required grab bars and slip-resistant strips in the showers. LPA did not observe extra linen available for the anticipated residents in care. Based on today's observations the facility is not ready for licensure at this time. LPA confirmed that the applicant was in possession of the self-certification checklist. The applicant was informed of what is needed to be corrected and will call to schedule another inspection date. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Applicant, Henri Shazaudthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 29, 2025
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Loving Heart Assisted Living LLC, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Loving Heart Assisted Living · La Mesa
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?
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