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Kelly's Grand Villa

Small home·Licensed for 6·Escondido, California

LicensedLicence #371881713
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Starting rate$4,800 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 visitAugust 26, 2026CDSS inspection record

Kelly's Grand Villa 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. Bedridden care is 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 Kelly's Grand Villa

Is Kelly's Grand Villa licensed?

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

How many residents is Kelly's Grand Villa licensed for?

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

Has Kelly's Grand Villa been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is Kelly's Grand Villa still open?

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

What does Kelly's Grand Villa cost?

$4,800 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 $6,000 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 Kelly's Grand Villa 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 K&K Senior Care Specialists Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to K&K Senior Care Specialists, Inc. — at least 8 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Palomar Ucsd Medical Center Escondido is 3.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Kelly's Grand Villa keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Kelly's Grand Villa license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “KELLY'S GRAND VILLA”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
  • License #371881713. 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 K&K Senior Care Specialists 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?”
  • 3 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 26, 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 careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (6).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — 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

This home’s starting rate

$4,800a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$4,800a month

Likely $4,800–$5,400

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
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,800this 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 $4,800–$5,400
$4,800
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,800–$8,900
$6,800
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 worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

17 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,900–$6,400.

  • 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 17 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 300 Amparo Dr, Escondido, CA 92025Address 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 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 26, 2026.

On file since
2025
State visits
3
Most recent visit
August 26, 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
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025220

The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Aug 26, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Robert Campbell conducted an unannounced annual required visit. Upon entry, LPA was greeted by staff, and informed them of the purpose of the visit. At the time of the visit, there were two (2) staff members and five (5) residents present. Garrett Welker/Co-Administrator, arrived later during the visit. Facility Overview: The facility is a one-story home with four (4) bedrooms and three (3) 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 115°F. Fire extinguisher located at the hallway by the front door had current inspection tag. 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.... Continued.... 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 five (5) staff members, confirming criminal clearances, updated training, and CPR/First Aid certification. Five (5) resident files were reviewed and contained all the required documents. Health-Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: All resident medications were securely locked in hallway cabinet. LPA reviewed medications for two (2) residents, confirming that all medications were listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and accounted for. Personal & Incidental Funds: Monies are not handled by the facility. Disaster Preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility’s emergency and disaster plan, including documentation of the last emergency drill conducted on 8-10-2026, which met department requirements. All facility exits were clear of obstructions. No deficiencies were cited during the visit. An exit interview was conducted, during which this report was reviewed and provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 26, 2026
20252 state visits · 2 documents
Jul 29, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 7/29/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valerie Flores made an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA Flores met with Administrator, Colt Baldovino, who accompanied LPA for the tour of the facility. The Applicant has submitted an application to attain a capacity of (6) six residents. On 04/23/25 the City of Escondido Fire Department approved a fire clearance for the six (6) non-ambulatory and (0) zero bedridden residents. A tour of the interior/exterior were conducted. LPA observed the following during today's inspection: The facility is a single-story structure building consisting of one (1) staff bedroom, five (5) residents' bedrooms, (3.5) three and a half bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, living room, great room, and garage. The bedrooms were observed to have met the required bedding, lighting, and furniture. There are plenty of extra linen (sheets, blankets, towels) that were observed to be in good repair located in the hall closet. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher. LPA observed a fully stocked first-aid kit located in a locked cabinet in the hallway. A locked cabinet in the kitchen was observed to store knives and other sharp objects. The carbon monoxide and smoke detector were tested and were observed to be operable and in good working condition. The facility has more than a two (2) day supply of perishable foods and seven (7) day supply of non-perishable foods. Kitchen/food preparation areas were kept clean from litter and rubbish. Resident showers are equipped with slip-resistant strips and grab bars. The outdoor patio is shaded and furnished. (Continue to LIC809C...) (Continuation from LIC809) The facility has a sufficient supply of dishes, cooking and eating utensils, that were observed to be in good repair. Centrally stored medication is kept in a locked cabinet that is inaccessible to residents in care. All indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. The hot water temperature was measured at 105.2 degrees Fahrenheit meeting the required limits. The facility has an emergency disaster plan and approved infection control training plan on file. Per Administrator, Colt Baldovino, there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. LPA observed the required postings of the emergency disaster plan, resident personal rights, employee rights, emergency contacts, facility sketch, CCL Complaint poster and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman poster posted on the walls throughout the facility. During today's visit, LPA Flores did not observe any issues or concerns. Final approval of licensure will be determined by Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). An exit interview and a copy of this report was given to Administrator, Colt Baldovino.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 29, 2025
Jul 1, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 5 COMP II Participants: Kelly Welker CEO/ Colt Baldovino Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On July 1, 2025, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of the following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-Licensing Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 1, 2025
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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