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Hillside Vista Senior Living
Small home·Licensed for 6·Spring Valley, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$6,200 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $5,100–$7,650
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 25, 2026CDSS inspection record
Hillside Vista Senior Living is a small care home in Spring Valley — 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.
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 Hillside Vista Senior Living
Is Hillside Vista Senior Living licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Hillside Vista Senior Living licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Hillside Vista Senior Living been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is Hillside Vista Senior Living still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Hillside Vista Senior Living cost?
$6,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $5,100–$7,650. 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 12 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 195 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 = 195 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 Hillside Vista Senior Living 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 Hillside Vista Senior Living Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Grossmont Hospital is 4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Hillside Vista Senior Living keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Hillside Vista Senior Living license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “HILLSIDE VISTA SENIOR LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #374604914. 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 Hillside Vista Senior Living Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
- 2 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 25, 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 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident
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. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #3. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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
$6,200a month to start
Likely $5,100–$7,650
From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$6,200a month
Likely $5,100–$7,800
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$6,200likely $5,100–$7,650
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 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 $5,100–$7,800
- $6,200
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,900–$10,750
- $8,200
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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 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.
12 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,200–$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.
Show the 12 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Meadow Creek VillaEl Cajon · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Hands Senior CareSpring Valley · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- La Valhalla Residential CareEl Cajon · 2.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Peppertree Guest Home IILa Mesa · 3.2 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Chhina's Senior Guest HouseSpring Valley · 3.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Parkway Gardens Retirement Care HomeEl Cajon · 3.4 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Angel Genesis Guest HomeSpring Valley · 3.6 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa AlegreEl Cajon · 3.6 mi · Small home$6,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Lexington HouseEl Cajon · 3.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Renaissance LivingLa Mesa · 3.8 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Noble Living IIEl Cajon · 4.4 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- La Cruz Senior CareEl Cajon · 4.7 mi · Mid-size home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 10808 Avenida Catherina, Spring Valley, CA 91978Address 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 2025, the state has filed 2 documents for this home, and its records count 2 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 25, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 2
- Most recent visit
- August 25, 2026
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.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
Aug 25, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Natasha Persaud conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and allowed entry into the facility and conducted the visit with Administrator, Elaine Lopez. LPA, accompanied by the administrator, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows and screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to residents were all compliant and measured at 105 F.. There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, and/or fireplaces accessible to residents. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pools or bodies of water were observed on the premises. Per the administrator, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. First aid kit was complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA reviewed multiple staff and resident records/files. The reviewed files contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. No deficiencies were observed or cited during today's annual inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator, Elaine Lopez to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 25, 2026
Jul 23, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
LPA conducted a pre-licensing visit for Component III. LPA was allowed entry by Licensee. LPA identified herself and disclosed the purpose of the visit. A comprehensive tour of the facility, both indoors and outdoors, was conducted. At the time of the visit, there were no residents in care. All required postings were observed in prominent locations, including the Emergency Disaster Plan, Complaint Poster, Personal Rights, and the Let-Us-No Poster. Emergency phone numbers and the Administrator’s contact information were visible. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found operational. Fire extinguishers were fully charged, tagged, and properly mounted. Hot water temperature was tested and measured between 105°F – 120°F. Continued on 809C The first aid kit was present and fully stocked. Medications, cleaning supplies, and sharps were observed to be securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Adequate lighting, appropriate furniture, and clean, safe conditions were observed in all rooms and common areas. Kitchen and food storage areas were inspected, and a sufficient supply of non-perishable items was present. Component III topics, including resident personal rights, medication management, reporting requirements, and staff training, were reviewed with the Licensee. The Licensee demonstrated a clear understanding of Title 22 regulations, record-keeping requirements, and emergency procedures. LPA discussed ongoing compliance requirements and answered questions related to day-to-day operations and licensing expectations. No deficiencies were cited during this visit. The facility appears ready for licensure and may begin accepting residents upon final approval by the Department. An exit interview was conducted with the Licensee, to whom a copy of this report and the Applicant/Appeal Rights (LIC9058) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 23, 2025
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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.
Cristobal Way RCFE
Spring Valley · Small home · 0.9 mi away
$5,500 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Meadow Creek Villa
El Cajon · Small home · 1.5 mi away
$5,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
La Vida Real
El Cajon · Large community · 1.9 mi away
$5,050 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Good Samaritan Retirement Home
El Cajon · Large community · 2.3 mi away
$3,450 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Loving Hands Senior Care
Spring Valley · Small home · 2.4 mi away
$4,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Faith Care Facility
Spring Valley · Small home · 2.6 mi away
$5,900 a month to start · Covelight estimate