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Small home · Licensed for 4 · Spring Valley
E & C Care Home
1312 San Miguel Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977Licensed since 2026
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 4: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 4 residents
- Hospice
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
Not on file: dementia approval.
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 FOUR (4) NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #1. HOSPICE WAIVER/GRANTED FOR TWO (2).
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for E & C Care Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,450a month to start
Likely $4,450–$6,700
From 15 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$5,450likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,450likely $4,450–$6,700
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 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 (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 $4,450–$6,850
- $5,450
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,250–$10,000
- $7,950
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.
Rates at nearby homes15 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $7,000
15 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,250–$7,000.
- Chhina's Senior Guest HouseSpring Valley · 1.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Angel Genesis Guest HomeSpring Valley · 1.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ohana Care Home IILemon Grove · 1.5 mi · Mid-size home$7,000Listed on its own website · monthly service fee · seen October 27, 2026
- Wholesome Haven Senior LivingSpring Valley · 1.6 mi · Small home$6,995Listed on its own website · private rooms, starting price · seen October 5, 2026
- Ohana Care HomeSan Diego · 2.0 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on its own website · monthly service fee · seen October 27, 2026
- Mayflower Home CareSan Diego · 2.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Archangel's Residential CareSan Diego · 3.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Peppertree Guest Home IILa Mesa · 3.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Meadow Creek VillaEl Cajon · 3.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Oasis Village CareLa Mesa · 3.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Hands Senior CareSpring Valley · 4.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Renaissance LivingLa Mesa · 4.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa Victoria Care HomeSan Diego · 4.5 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Warm Heart Senior LivingBonita · 4.7 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Seniors Dignity Home and CareSan Diego · 4.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed 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 15 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.
- 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.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
1312 San Miguel Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Grossmont HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list4.5 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).
Open directionsThe 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 #374605054 · See the state’s own record
The full record — 1 document
20261 state visit · 1 document
Aug 25, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Tiffany Holmes conducted an announced Pre-licensing inspection. An initial application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly was received on 12/02/2025. The facility was approved to care for four (4) Elderly Residents; LPA was greeted and allowed entry into the facility by and met with Applicants, Rzecore "Crown" Sorenson & Eunice Ambal, Operators . Structure- The facility is a single story structure with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is an outdoor covered area for resident use. No bodies of water were observed. Bedrooms Residents- Rooms #1, #2, #3, for bedridden use; Room #1 will be used only. Bedrooms Staff- One staff room 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 working. Toxins- Stored in a locked cabinet. Water Temperature- Measured at 116 degrees F. Medications- Centrally stored and locked in a cabinet. First-Aid Kit- Stored in a locked cabinet. Resident & Staff Files- Located cabinet. Activities- Adequate supplies to include exercising, painting, and puzzles for resident's use. Fire clearance- Approved on 06/01/2026 . 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 Applicants, Rzecore "Crown" Sorenson & Eunice Ambal, Operators signature below confirms receipt of these rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 25, 2026
License holder
E & C Care Home LLC, licensed since 2026.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 1
- 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
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.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about E & C Care Home
Is E & C Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is E & C Care Home licensed for?
4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has E & C Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 1 state visit over the same years.
Is E & C Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does E & C Care Home cost?
$5,450 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,450–$6,700. 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 15 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 198 other homes of a similar licensed size across San Diego County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 198 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 E & C Care Home 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 E & C Care Home LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Grossmont Hospital is 4.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can E & C Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
E & C Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “E & C CARE HOME LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of October 1, 2026.
- License #374605054. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to E & C Care Home LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 1 state inspection visit since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 1 state visit in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 25, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Starting rate
$7,000 a month to start
Listed by the home on its own website · October 27, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$3,550 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $2,750–$4,500On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
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Starting rate
$6,995 a month to start
Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$5,000 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$4,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,550 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,850On the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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