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Hidden Glenn Senior Living IV
Mid-size home·Licensed for 15·Escondido, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,850 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,850–$6,400
- Home sizeLicensed for 15Mid-size care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit14 of 15 beds occupiedAugust 19, 2022 · not a current opening
- Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · September 23, 2026
- Last state visitAugust 7, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderAffordable Senior Housing FoundationSince 2018 · 7 licensed homes
Hidden Glenn Senior Living IV is a mid-size 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 15 residents since 2018.
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 Hidden Glenn Senior Living IV
Is Hidden Glenn Senior Living IV licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Hidden Glenn Senior Living IV licensed for?
15 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Hidden Glenn Senior Living IV been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Hidden Glenn Senior Living IV still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Hidden Glenn Senior Living IV cost?
$4,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,850–$6,400. 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 19 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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.
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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.
Does Hidden Glenn Senior Living IV take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, September 23, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Affordable Senior Housing Foundation, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Affordable Senior Housing Foundation — at least 7 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Palomar Ucsd Medical Center Escondido is 3.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Hidden Glenn Senior Living IV keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Hidden Glenn Senior Living IV license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “HIDDEN GLENN SENIOR LIVING IV”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #374604043. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 15 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Affordable Senior Housing Foundation, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2018, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 7, 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 15 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved by the state
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 15 residents
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, 15 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 15 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE APPROVED FOR 6.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — 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
$4,850a month to start
Likely $3,850–$6,400
From 19 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,850a month
Likely $3,850–$6,550
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$4,850likely $3,850–$6,400
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 19 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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 (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 $3,850–$6,550
- $4,850
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,600–$9,500
- $6,850
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, September 23, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for 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 19 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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.
19 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,650–$6,450.
- 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.
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Where it is
- 642 Tranquility Glen, Escondido, CA 92027Address 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 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2018. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 7, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- August 7, 2026
- Occupied · August 19, 2022 visit
- 14 of 15 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated August 19, 2022. 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 1
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 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 2018.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents
Aug 7, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 8/7/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kyle Wellington arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA met with Executive Director (ED), Bree Lofvendahl, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. The census at the facility is thirteen (13) residents. LPA received a resident roster from ED. LPA toured the inside and outside of the facility with Resident Services Director (RSD), May Ann Valledor. LPA conducted an observation and record review for the inspection. Facility Overview: Facility is a one story building with seven (7) resident bedrooms, seven (7) resident bathrooms, one (1) staff/visitor restroom, medication room, kitchen, dining room, commons area, activity room and attached garage. There are no pools, bodies of water or firearms at the facility. Facility has a fire clearance for fifteen (15) non-ambulatory seniors of which fifteen (15) may be bedridden. Hospice waiver was granted to the facility for six (6) residents. Infection Control: LPA observed hand sanitizers and soap dispensers throughout the facility. Cleaning equipment and cleaning supplies were kept in the locked garage and available for regular facility maintenance. LPA reviewed the facility’s infection control plan which met the department’s requirements. Physical Plant: LPA observed the inside and outside of the facility to be clean, safe and well kept. The floors, windows and doors were clean and well maintained. Common area and dining room furniture was in good repair. Residents’ bedrooms contained the required bedding, lighting and furniture. Residents' bathrooms had paper towels, soap, grab bars and non-slip floors in the showers. Laundry equipment appeared to be in good working condition. Laundry supplies were kept in the locked garage. The outdoor area was free of hazards and contained furniture and shaded area for the residents. Kitchen/Food Service: LPA observed the kitchen to be clean, organized, and well maintained. The kitchen had the ability to prepare and store food in a safe and clean environment. Kitchen appliances appeared to be in good working condition. All sharp objects were kept in the locked kitchen inaccessible to residents. Cleaning supplies were kept in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink inaccessible to residents. Facility has over a two day supply of perishable foods and over a seven day supply of non-perishable foods. Care & Supervision: LPA observed two (2) staff members to supervise the thirteen (13) residents at the facility. Facility has sufficient staff to supervise the residents and operate the facility. Administration: LPA observed emergency evacuation plan (sketch), complaint procedures, long-term care ombudsman information, business license, facility license, and Administrator Certificate posted in the facility. Admin holds a current Administrator Certificate, CPR/First Aid Certificate and a Criminal Record Clearance. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPA reviewed the records of three (3) resident files and three (3) staff files. Staff present have criminal record clearance and are associated with the facility. The files contained all the required documentation and paperwork. The staff and client files were kept in the facility office inaccessible to unauthorized individuals. Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: LPA observed clients' medications were centrally stored in a locked cabinet in the locked medication room inaccessible to residents. First aid kit was kept in the locked medication room. LPA reviewed two (2) clients' medications to the facility’s medication log to make sure all medication was accounted for and dispensed correctly. Disaster Preparedness and Safety: LPA reviewed the facility’s emergency and disaster plan. It is current and up to date. LPA observed pull fire alarm systems, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and charged fire extinguishers throughout the facility. The four (4) fire extinguishers were charged and last serviced on 3/2/26. The facility's last fire and safety inspection was performed by the Escondido Fire Department on 11/25/25. Fire drills are done quarterly and last conducted on 7/15/26. Facility's property and liability insurance is current and expires on 4/1/27. All facility entrances and exits were clear of obstructions. No deficiencies were cited during this visit. An exit interview was conducted with Executive Director, Bree Lofvendahl, and a copy of this report was given to Executive Director, Bree Lofvendahl.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 7, 2026
Jul 9, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 7/9/2025, 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, Dulce Ruiz who was informed of the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Brigitta Lofvendahl was also notified of the purpose of the visit. The facility has a fire clearance to serve 15 non-ambulatory or bedridden elderly residents and an approved hospice waiver for 6. LPA was informed two (2) residents are currently receiving hospice services at the facility. LPA toured the facility with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Veronica Delval and observed two (2) care staff present. Resident bedrooms had the required bedding, furniture, and lighting. Bathrooms had grab bars and non-skid mats in the showers. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. Indoor and outdoor pathways were free of obstruction. The facility had a two-day supply of perishable foods and seven-day supply of non-perishable foods. Medications are secured in the locked medication room. Maintenance Staff, Antonio Torres tested one (1) of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA heard them to be hardwired and operational. LPA also observed a charged fire extinguishers mounted throughout the building last serviced on 3/27/2025. The facility's certificate of liability insurance expires on 4/1/2026. Staff present have a criminal record clearance and are associated with the facility. Resident files reviewed had updated physician's reports, signed admission agreements and Departmental required records. Staff files reviewed had all Departmental required records as well. LPA observed several board games and puzzles in the activity room available for resident leisure. Long Term Care Ombudsman's contact information, evacuation plan, and facility sketches are visibly posted. During today's visit, LPA did not observe any issues or concerns. An exit interview was conducted over the phone with Administrator Lofvendahl where this report was reviewed and provided to LVN Delval.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 9, 2025
Jul 2, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On today's date 07/02/24 at 11:47am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Javina George made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a 1 year required visit/annual inspection. LPA met with Executive Director Brigitta Lofvendahl and explained the purpose of the visit. At the time of the inspection there were 3 staff and 13 residents present. The facility is licensed to serve residents age 60 and over, 15 non ambulatory of which 15 may be bedridden. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for six (6). There is currently one (1) resident receiving hospice services. Below are the observations made during today's visit: The facility is a single story structure with 7 combined bedrooms and bathrooms, dining area, front and back patio, kitchen, living room and medication room. The facility was observed to be clean and clutter and odor free. The resident bedrooms were observed to have the required furniture, the call lights were observed to be operable.The facility food supply was sufficient. LPA observed all toxic chemicals and other hazards/sharps to be inaccessible to residents. The hot water temperature was tested and found to be within regulatory limits. The facility has fire extinguishers fully charged with the tags in tact. The emergency drills are conducted quarterly, the last drill was conducted on 4/16/24. The last fire inspection was conducted on 12/14/23. Records review: Staff present were observed to have obtained criminal record clearance and to be associated to the facility. Staff present were observed to have current CPR/First Aid training, and the Administrator certificate which expires on 04/16/2025. Resident files had the required documentation such as physician's report, appraisal, and admissions agreement. No deficiencies were observed during today's annual inspection. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report and LIC 811 was provided to the Executive Director,Brigitta Lofvendahl .the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 2, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Affordable Senior Housing Foundation, licensed since 2018, operates 7 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Hidden Glenn Senior Living II · Escondido
- Hidden Glenn Senior Living VII · Escondido
- Hidden Glenn Senior Living I · Escondido
- Hidden Glenn Senior Living III · Escondido
- Hidden Glenn Senior Living VI · Escondido
- Hidden Glenn Senior Living V · 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.
Hidden Glenn Senior Living V
Escondido · Mid-size home · 0.0 mi away
$4,900 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Hidden Glenn Senior Living III
Escondido · Mid-size home · 0.0 mi away
$4,850 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Hidden Glenn Senior Living VI
Escondido · Mid-size home · 0.0 mi away
$4,900 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Hidden Glenn Senior Living II
Escondido · Mid-size home · 0.0 mi away
$4,850 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Hidden Glenn Senior Living I
Escondido · Mid-size home · 0.0 mi away
$4,850 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Hidden Glenn Senior Living VII
Escondido · Mid-size home · 0.1 mi away
$4,850 a month to start · Covelight estimate