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Elite Manor Melbourne
Small home·Licensed for 6·Escondido, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Starting rate$6,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitNovember 24, 2025CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderElite Manor Residential Care Company, LLCSince 2022 · 4 licensed homes
Elite Manor Melbourne 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 since 2022. 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 Elite Manor Melbourne
Is Elite Manor Melbourne licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Elite Manor Melbourne licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Elite Manor Melbourne been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Elite Manor Melbourne still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Elite Manor Melbourne cost?
$6,500 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 31 other homes of a similar licensed size in Escondido that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $5,950 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 31 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 Elite Manor Melbourne 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 Elite Manor Residential Care Company, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Elite Manor Residential Care Company, LLC — at least 5 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Palomar Ucsd Medical Center Escondido is 3.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Elite Manor Melbourne keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 1 resident, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Elite Manor Melbourne license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ELITE MANOR MELBOURNE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #371881364. 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 Elite Manor Residential Care Company, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 5 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 5 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 November 24, 2025, 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 1 resident
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 1 resident
- 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 AND OVER. 6 AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY.HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 1 RESIDENT.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 1 — 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
$6,500a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$6,500a month
Likely $6,500–$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 · 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$6,500this 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 $6,500–$7,100
- $6,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,500–$10,600
- $8,500
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 worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
13 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,750–$7,250.
- 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 13 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Elite Senior LivingEscondido · 0.2 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa Monticello Assisted LivingEscondido · 1.6 mi · Mid-size home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sapphire SunsetEscondido · 1.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- El Norte Home CareEscondido · 1.9 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Kelly's Greenway VillaEscondido · 2.0 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alta View ManorEscondido · 2.0 mi · Small home$5,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Champine ManorEscondido · 2.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Diamond Care RCFEEscondido · 2.4 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Silver Tree VillaEscondido · 2.4 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Escondido Retirement GardenEscondido · 2.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Avocado CreekEscondido · 2.6 mi · Mid-size home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Secure SeniorsEscondido · 2.7 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Country Rose Estate Memory CareSan Marcos · 2.9 mi · Mid-size home$3,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 328 Melbourne Glen, Escondido, CA 92026Address 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 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2022. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated November 24, 2025.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- November 24, 2025
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 5 documents
Nov 24, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seo Jeon conducted an unannounced annual required visit. Upon entry, LPA was greeted by Paul Hernandez, Caregiver, and informed them of the purpose of the visit. At the time of the visit, there were two (2) staff members and six (6) residents present. Administrator William Lee arrived at the facility at 1:00 PM. Facility Overview: The facility is a one-story home with six (6) bedrooms and four (4) bathrooms, including an attached garage. There are no pools or known firearms on the premises. Infection Control: LPA observed that hygiene and cleaning supplies were available for regular facility maintenance. The facility has infection control plan in file. Physical Plant: The physical plant, including floors, windows, and doors, was clean and well maintained. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair. The outdoor area was free of hazards. Laundry equipment was in good working condition. Sharp and dangerous objects were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Both the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were operational, and the hot water temperature was 119°F. Fire extinguisher located at kitchen is a new unit per the purchase receipt. Food Service: The facility’s kitchen was clean and equipped to prepare food. The facility maintained the required two-day supply of perishable foods and a seven-day supply of non-perishable foods. Continued on LIC809-C...... Care & Supervision/Administration: Adequate staff were present to supervise clients during the visit. The administrator holds a current administrator’s certificate. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPA reviewed files for three (3) staff members, confirming criminal clearances, updated training, and CPR/First Aid certification. Six (6) resident files were reviewed and contained all required documentation. Per physician's reports, Resident #2, 3, 4, and 5 were non-ambulatory. This facility was licensed for 1 non-ambulatory resident. A citation was issued. Health-Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: All resident medications were securely locked. LPA reviewed medications for four (4) residents, confirming that all medications were listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and accounted for. Disaster Preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility’s emergency and disaster plan, including documentation of the last fire drill conducted on 10-27-2025, which met department requirements. All facility exits were clear of obstructions. A citation was issued during the visit. An exit interview was conducted, during which this report was reviewed and provided along with LIC809-D and Appeal Rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 24, 2025
Nov 15, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 11/15/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Romero made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver, Thania Gonzalez who was informed of the purpose of the visit. Administrator, William Lee arrived during the visit and was also informed of the purpose of the visit. The facility has a fire clearance for one (1) non-ambulatory and five (5) ambulatory elderly residents. As of 10/20/2022, the facility has an approved hospice waiver for one (1). During the visit, there was five (5) residents and two (2) staff present. LPA toured the facility with Caregiver Gonzalez and reviewed records. During the tour, LPA observed indoor and outdoor pathways free of obstructions and there were no bodies of water on the premises. Outdoor shaded seating is available for the residents in care. Resident bedrooms had the required bedding, furniture, and functional lighting. Bathrooms had grab bars in the showers. LPA toured the kitchen and observed the facility has more than a two-day supply of perishable foods and seven-day supply of non-perishable foods, all stored in a safe and healthful manner. Medications are secured in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA also observed a hallway closet filled with additional blankets, linens, towels, incontinent and hygiene supplies. Administrator Lee tested one (1) of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA observed it to be operational. LPA also observed charged fire extinguishers mounted throughout the facility. Staff present have a criminal record clearance and are associated with the facility. The facility's certificate of liability insurance expires on 11/23/2025. A physical record review revealed Resident 1 (R1), Resident 2 (R2), Resident 3 (R3), and Resident 4 (R4) are receiving hospice services at the facility; therefore, the facility was cited for violation of their current hospice care waiver. Additionally, Administrator Lee showed LPA digital records of R1, R3, R4 and Resident 5's Physician's Reports noting they are all deemed non-ambulatory. This violates the facility's current fire clearance. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Administrator Lee along with an LIC 809-D, Confidential Names list (LIC 811) and Appeal Rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 15, 2024
Nov 7, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On November 07, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Venus Mixson made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual licensing inspection, and met with the Administrator William Lee. The LPA introduced herself and stated the purpose of the visit. LPA Mixson toured the facility along with the Administrator, and inspected the facility inside and outside, and there were no obstructions to the indoor or outdoor passageways at the time of this visit. The facility is licensed to serve six residents, five may be ambulatory and one may be non-ambulatory and is currently operating at full capacity. Physical Plant: The facility is a single story home located at 328 Melbourne Glen, Escondido, CA, and the land- line phone number is (858)-205-1586, and is operable. The LPA observed the resident's bedrooms, and they are equipped with required furniture as per Title 22. The LPA inspected the facility bathroom, and the hot water temperature tested within regulations. The bathrooms were clean and appliances were operating appropriately at the time of this visit. The facility is equipped with operating smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and three fire extinguishers, and a first aid kit with manual. The LPA observed required postings such as; the Ombudsman poster, "If you See Something, Say Something" and the "Personal Rights" postings were posted in a common area. The cleaning supplies and sharp items were kept locked and inaccessible to the resident. There was a designated space for the resident and staff files. Medications: The medications were, locked, and inaccessible to the residents. The overall facility is clean, and the furniture is in good condition. The facility air conditioning and other appliances were operable currently at the time of this visit. Food Service: Non-perishable and perishable food supply is sufficient per regulations, and there were a variety of food types. Dishes and utensils are in sufficient supply and stored properly. Care & Supervision: The facility has sufficient staff, two staff at the time of this visit, and the staff were attentive and engaging the residents. Records Review: The LPA reviewed six resident files, three staff files. There were no Title 22, Division 6 Regulation violations observed and/or cited during todays visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was given to the Administrator, William Lee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 7, 2023
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Elite Manor Residential Care Company, LLC, licensed since 2022, operates 4 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Elite Manor Amelia · Escondido
- Elite Manor Residential Care · Escondido
- Elite Manor II Residential Care · Escondido
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.
Elite Senior Living
Escondido · Small home · 0.2 mi away
$7,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community
Escondido · Large community · 0.9 mi away
$4,300 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Elite Manor Amelia
Escondido · Small home · 0.9 mi away
$5,350 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Elite Manor II Residential Care
Escondido · Small home · 1.0 mi away
$5,200 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Country Club Guest Home
Escondido · Mid-size home · 1.1 mi away
$4,400 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Country Club Manor
Escondido · Small home · 1.6 mi away
$4,850 a month to start · Covelight estimate