Small home · Licensed for 6 · Escondido

Buena Vista Home Care

1115 Buena Vista Ave., Escondido, CA 92027Licensed since 2025

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,950 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,050 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 25, 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 4 residents

Not on file: bedridden approval.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 25, 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. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 4.

935 - ELDERLY · 983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · October 25, 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 25, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 25, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Buena Vista Home Care: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,950a month to start

Likely $4,050–$6,050

From 18 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,950likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$4,950likely $4,050–$6,050
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 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 $4,050–$6,250: $4,950
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,750–$9,450: $7,450

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 homes18 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,200 to $7,000

18 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$6,500.

El Norte Home CareEscondido · 0.8 mi · Mid-size home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Escondido Retirement GardenEscondido · 0.9 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Kelly's Greenway VillaEscondido · 1.1 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Avocado CreekEscondido · 1.5 mi · Mid-size home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Elite Manor MelbourneEscondido · 1.7 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Kelly's Oakhill VillaEscondido · 1.8 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Champine ManorEscondido · 1.8 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Alta View ManorEscondido · 1.8 mi · Small home
$5,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Secure SeniorsEscondido · 1.9 mi · Mid-size home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Elite Senior LivingEscondido · 1.9 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
Kelly's Eastbury VillaEscondido · 2.0 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Sapphire SunsetEscondido · 2.1 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Crossroads Home CareEscondido · 2.4 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Madeleine's Senior LivingEscondido · 2.4 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Mariposa ManorEscondido · 2.6 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Arnicare VillaEscondido · 2.7 mi · Small home
$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Pacific Sunset - Eureka SpringsEscondido · 2.8 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Emerald Care ManorEscondido · 2.9 mi · Small home
$3,200Listed 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 18 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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

Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask

The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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Daily life

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

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Where it is

1115 Buena Vista Ave., Escondido, CA 92027Address from the public record · October 25, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Palomar Ucsd Medical Center EscondidoHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3 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 25, 2026 · License #371881622 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20252 state visits · 2 documents

Jul 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 07/18/25 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Javina George made an announced visit and the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with the applicant, May Ann Haribhai whom accompanied LPA throughout today's inspection. The applicant has applied for a Residential Care for Elderly facility, with a capacity of six (6) non ambulatory residents, in addition to having an approved hospice waiver for four (4). on 04/23/25 the Escondido Fire Department granted a fire clearance for (6) non ambulatory residents. The facility is a single story structure consisting of four (4) bedrooms (2) of which are private and (2) are shared, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room/den, backyard with seating and covered area that provides shade and garage. The facility was observed to have a fully screen fireplace, and the required postings, and books, and games to encourage and promote socialization. The facility is equipped with solar panels, back up generator, fully charged fire extinguishers with the tag in tact. The combined smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested and found to be operable. There are no guns or ammunition or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed for there to be emergency supplies, including blankets, water and PPE supplies. The facility was observed to have adequate linen and personal hygiene supplies. The utensils and appliances were observed to be in good repair. The medications, will be stored in a locked cabinet inside the kitchen. The sharps are stored inside a locked drawer in the kitchen cabinet across from the refrigerator. The applicant successfully completed COMP III orientation on 07/08/25. Based on today, inspection the facility is ready for licensure. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to applicant May Ann Haribhai.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 18, 2025

Jun 30, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 COMP II Participant: May Ann Haribhai, Managing Member/Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On 6/30/25, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant/administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant/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, Jun 30, 2025

License holder

Buena Vista Home LLC, licensed since 2025.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, 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 2025, 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

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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

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Buena Vista Home Care

Is Buena Vista Home Care licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

How many residents is Buena Vista Home Care licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Has Buena Vista Home Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.

Is Buena Vista Home Care still open?

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

What does Buena Vista Home Care cost?

$4,950 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,050–$6,050. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

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 Buena Vista Home 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 Buena Vista Home LLC, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Palomar Ucsd Medical Center Escondido is 3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Buena Vista Home Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.