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Carmona's Residential Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·San Diego, California

Licensed since 1999Licence #374600732
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,250 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,250
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedJanuary 17, 2023 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitMay 4, 2026CDSS inspection record

Carmona's Residential Care is a small care home in San Diego — 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 1999. Dementia care and bedridden care are 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 Carmona's Residential Care

Is Carmona's Residential Care licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Carmona's Residential Care licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Carmona's Residential Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1999, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.

Is Carmona's Residential Care still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Carmona's Residential Care cost?

$4,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,450–$5,250. 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 18 small homes and similar homes within 5 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 49 other homes of a similar licensed size in San Diego that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,950 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 49 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 Carmona's Residential Care 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 Carmona, Leonor P., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns is 1 mile away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Carmona's Residential Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Carmona's Residential Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “CARMONA'S RESIDENTIAL CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #374600732. 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 Carmona, Leonor P., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 1999, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 8 state inspection visits since 1999, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1999, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1999, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is May 4, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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 3 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
THE FACILITY SERVES SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS; AGES 60 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE; APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR THREE (3) RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — 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

Covelight estimate

$4,250a month to start

Likely $3,450–$5,250

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

Likely monthly total

$4,250a month

Likely $3,450–$5,450

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
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$4,250likely $3,450–$5,250

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 small homes and similar homes within 5 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 $3,450–$5,450
$4,250
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,050–$8,600
$6,250
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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 18 small homes and similar homes within 5 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.

18 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$7,750.

  • 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 18 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 3427 Beagle Place, San Diego, CA 92111Address 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 8 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 1999. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 4, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
8
Most recent visit
May 4, 2026
Occupied · January 17, 2023 visit
6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated January 17, 2023. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 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 1999.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20263302025110202411020231202022110

The last 36 months — 5 of 8 documents

20263 state visits · 3 documents
May 4, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Ngallo conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. LPA was welcomed by, identified herself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Licensee Leonor Carmona. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. According to the facility’s license, the facility serves six(6) non-ambulatory residents ages 60 years old and above, and has an approved hospice waiver for three(3) residents. During today’s inspection, there were a total of six(6) residents in care. LPA, accompanied by Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was sanitary and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. There was at least two (2) days of perishable food, and at least seven (7) days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pool or bodies of water were present. Per licensee, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher(s) were serviced in the last year. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA reviewed staff and resident records/files. All staff CPR/first aid certificates were expired as of this year and need to be renewed. A technical violation (TV) was issued. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. (Cont. on LIC 809-C) (Cont. from LIC 809( One technical violation (TV) was issued and discussed with the licensee during todays visit. No other deficiencies were cited. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Leonor Carmona, to whom a copy of this report, the LIC 9102 (TV form), and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) were provided. Their signature below confirms receipt of these documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 4, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Health Checks

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Ngallo conducted a health and safety visit to the temporary facility location, 10983 Parkdale Ave, San Diego, CA 92126. The facility's permanent location is temporarily closed due to scheduled water damage treatment. Four residents were relocated to this residence and two were relocated to Carpel Board and Care Facility located at 2073 Hanford Drive, San Diego, CA. LPA was welcomed by, and identified themselves to caregiver Conni Lopez and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA Ngallo conducted a tour of the facility and spoke with residents and staff. All medications for residents were locked and safely stored. No records were collected during the visit. LPA did not observe any health or safety concerns. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. An exit interview was conducted with caregiver Conni Lopez 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 9, 2026
Apr 3, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Incident

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Ngallo conducted an unannounced health and safety visit in response to an incident report received by the department on 04/02/2026. LPA was greeted and allowed entry into the facility by Licensee Leonor Carmona. The incident report stated that due to water damage and a positive test for asbestos, the facility needed to be vacated for treatment. The treatment will begin on 04/06/2026 and end on 04/10/2026. The facility stated they were in the process of searching for temporary housing. LPA discussed the facility’s emergency evacuation and temporary relocation plan with the licensee. The licensee stated that the current temporary relocation addresses on file were incompatible and would not be used. LPA and the licensee reviewed the emergency evacuation plan together, and the licensee updated the plan during the visit and provided a revised copy to LPA for review. The licensee reported that two(2) residents will be relocated to Carpel Board and Care Facility located at 2073 Hanford Drive, San Diego, CA. The remaining four(4) residents will be relocated to a temporary rental home at 10983 Parkdale Ave, San Diego, CA 92126 from Sunday afternoon, April 5th, 2026 through Friday, April 10th, 2026. During the visit, LPA observed several fans positioned throughout the facility drying the floors. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and exterior areas of the facility and did not observe any health or safety concerns. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Leonor Carmona 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 3, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Oct 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Boyles conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified herself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Licensee Leonor Carmona. According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of six (6) residents, all of whom may be non-ambulatory. LPA, accompanied by Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was sanitary and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. There was at least two (2) days of perishable food, and at least seven (7) days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. (Continued on LIC809-C) (Continued from LIC809) No pool or bodies of water are present. Per licensee, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher(s) were present. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA reviewed staff and resident records/files. Per records reviewed and interview with staff two (2) residents in care are receiving hospice care services. The facility does not have an approved hospice waiver on record with the Department. One (1) out of six (6) residents did not contain completed required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. Two (2) deficiencies were cited during todays visit per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 (Refer to LIC809-D). Plan of Corrections for each deficiency were jointly developed with the licensee. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Leonor Carmona, to whom a copy of this report and Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 8, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
May 29, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daniel Pena conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified himself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Constancia Monar, Caregiver. Licensee/Administrator, Leonor Carmona later joined LPA. According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of six (6) residents, all of whom may be non-ambulatory. On the day of the visit, six (6) residents, two (2) caregivers and one (1) independent tenant were present. LPA verified that staff and independent person received background clearances. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. There was at least two (2) days of perishable food, and at least seven (7) days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pool or bodies of water are present. Per Ms. Carmona, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher(s) were present. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. The staff and reviewed files which LPA reviewed contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. Deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 (See LIC809-D), which resulted in assessment of an immediate Civil Penalty of $500.00 and thus charged and noted on the attached LIC421-IM. An exit interview was conducted with Ms. Carmona, to whom a copy of this report, the LIC809-D page, LIC421-IM, and Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 29, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe 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 and the questions below stand in their place.

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.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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