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Kelly's Sunset Villa
Small home·Licensed for 6·Escondido, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,450 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,750
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitApril 22, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderK&K Senior Care Specialists, Inc.Since 2023 · 3 licensed homes
Kelly's Sunset 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 since 2023.
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 Sunset Villa
Is Kelly's Sunset Villa licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Kelly's Sunset Villa licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Kelly's Sunset Villa been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Kelly's Sunset Villa still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Kelly's Sunset Villa cost?
$5,450 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,500–$6,750. 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 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.
Does Kelly's Sunset 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 2.1 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 Sunset Villa keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Kelly's Sunset Villa license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “KELLY'S SUNSET VILLA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #371881341. 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 in 2023, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, 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 2023, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 22, 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 by the state
- 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 SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS, OF WHICH ONE(1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #3. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR SIX(6) RESIDENTS.
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
$5,450a month to start
Likely $4,500–$6,750
From 15 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,450a month
Likely $4,500–$6,900
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$5,450likely $4,500–$6,750
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 small homes 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 $4,500–$6,900
- $5,450
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,200–$9,950
- $7,450
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 15 small homes 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.
15 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$6,500.
- 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 15 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Sapphire SunsetEscondido · 0.0 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Alta View ManorEscondido · 0.5 mi · Small home$5,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Champine ManorEscondido · 0.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Country Rose Estate Memory CareSan Marcos · 1.1 mi · Mid-size home$3,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Diamond Care RCFEEscondido · 1.1 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Avocado CreekEscondido · 1.6 mi · Mid-size home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa Monticello Assisted LivingEscondido · 1.8 mi · Mid-size home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Elite Manor MelbourneEscondido · 1.9 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Elite Senior LivingEscondido · 2.1 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Weaver's Magnolia VillaEscondido · 2.4 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Love & Care Residential Facility IISan Marcos · 2.4 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- El Norte Home CareEscondido · 2.8 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Escondido Retirement GardenEscondido · 2.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Silver Tree VillaEscondido · 2.9 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Twin Oaks ManorSan Marcos · 3.0 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1205 Sunset Heights Road, 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 2023, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2023. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated April 22, 2026.
- On file since
- 2023
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- April 22, 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. Counts cover this licence since 2023.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Apr 22, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 4/22/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kyle Wellington arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was greeted and let into the facility by Caregiver, Cristina Agoscruz, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. Administrator (Admin), Garrett Welker, arrived shortly thereafter to the facility to meet with LPA. LPA observed two (2) staff and four (4) residents present at the facility. The census at the facility is five (5) residents with one (1) resident in the hospital. Two (2) residents are receiving hospice care. LPA received a staff and resident roster from the Caregiver. LPA toured the inside and outside of the facility with the Caregiver. LPA conducted an observation and record reviews for the inspection. Facility Overview: The facility is a one story house with six (6) resident bedrooms, one (1) staff room, two (2) resident bathrooms, one (1) staff bathroom, kitchen, dining room, family room, laundry room and attached garage. There were no pools, bodies of water or firearms at the facility. Facility has a fire clearance to serve six (6) non-ambulatory elderly residents of which one (1) may be bedridden. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for six (6) residents. Infection Control: LPA observed hand soap dispensers and hand sanitizers throughout the facility. Cleaning equipment and cleaning supplies were kept locked in the 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. The family room and dining room furniture was in good repair. The halls had night lights and no obstructions. The residents’ bedrooms were neat, organized and had the required bedding, furniture and lighting. Bathrooms were clean, tidy and contained soap, paper towels, grab bars and non-slip tile in the showers. The hot water temperature in the bathroom was measured at 108.2 F. Clean linens and towels were readily available in a cabinet in the hall. Laundry equipment appeared to be in good working condition. Laundry supplies were kept in a cabinet in the locked laundry room. Incontinent supplies and cleaning supplies were stored separate from the emergency food and water in the locked garage. The one (1) fire extinguisher was charged and available for use. LPA and Admin tested one (1) of the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and found it to be operational and hard wired. Facility had a pull system fire alarm in the hall. The backyard was clean, free of hazards and contained outdoor furniture and shaded areas 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 and dangerous objects were kept in a locked drawer in the kitchen inaccessible to residents. Cleaning supplies were kept in a locked cabinet under the sink inaccessible to residents. The refrigerator/freezer was clean, stocked and at the required temperatures. Food in the refrigerator/freezer and cabinets was properly stores and not expired. The facility has at least a two day supply of perishable foods and a seven day supply of non perishable foods. The hot water temperature in the kitchen was measured at 110.4 F. Care & Supervision: LPA observed the facility had sufficient staff present to supervise the residents. Administration: LPA observed that the facility's license, Long Term Care Ombudsman information, residents' personal rights information and complaint information was posted in the hall near the front door. Liability insurance was up to date. Admin holds a current Administrator Certificate and CPR Certification. Admin has a criminal record clearance. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPA compared the staff present at the facility and on the staff roster to the Guardian staff roster for criminal record clearance. LPA reviewed the records of two (2) staff files and three (3) residents’ files. The files contained all the required documentation and paperwork. The staff and residents’ files were kept in a locked closet in the kitchen inaccessible to unauthorized individuals. Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: LPA observed all residents’ medications were kept in a locked in a cabinet in the kitchen inaccessible to residents. LPA reviewed two (2) residents' medication to the facility’s medication log to make sure all medication was accounted for and dispensed correctly. First Aid kit contained all the required items and was kept in a locked closet in the kitchen inaccessible to residents. Disaster Preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility’s emergency and disaster plan. The plan was current and up to date. Safety and fire drills have been conducted. All facility exits were clear of obstructions. No deficiencies were cited during this visit. Exit interview was conducted with the Administrator and a copy of this report was given to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 22, 2026
Apr 14, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 4/14/2025, 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, Christina Agoscruz who was informed of the purpose of the visit. One of the facility administrators, Garrett Welker arrived to the facility to meet with LPA. The facility has a fire clearance to serve six (6) non-ambulatory elderly residents of which one (1) may be bedridden. The facility also has an approved hospice waiver for six (6) and LPA was informed two (2) residents are currently receiving hospice services at the facility. During today's visit, there was three (3) staff and six (6) residents present. LPA toured the facility with Agoscruz and observed the facility is made up of a one-story home with six (6) resident bedrooms, three (3) restrooms, a kitchen, dining area, living room, laundry room, and attached garage. 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 more than a two-day supply of perishable foods and seven-day supply of non-perishable foods. Medications are secured in a locked kitchen closet. LPA toured the garage and observed an additional incontinent supplies, cleaning solutions and disinfectants stored separately from the food and water. Agoscruz tested one (1) of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA observed it to be operational. LPA also observed a charged fire extinguisher mounted near the kitchen last serviced on 11/1/2024. The facility's certificate of liability insurance expires on 5/1/2025. Staff present have a criminal record clearance and are associated with the facility. Resident files reviewed had updated physician's reports and signed admission agreements. LPA reviewed the facility's Fire & Emergency Disaster Training noting the facility's last fire drill was conducted on 4/1/2025. Long Term Care Ombudsman's contact information, residents' personal rights, complaint procedures and facility sketch are visibly posted near the front entrance. During today's visit, LPA did not observe any issues or concerns. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Administrator Welker.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 14, 2025
Apr 24, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jacqueline Shaw Ross made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual licensing inspection. LPA was met by Cristina Agoscruz, Caregiver. Administrator Garrett Welker arrived shortly. A tour of the facility was conducted inside and out. LPA conducted a general overall inspection, which included but was not limited to the following: Facility physical plant, food service, medication management, record review and facility administration. The facility is a one story six (6) bedroom, three (3) bathroom home. During today's inspection, LPA observed the following: Indoor and outdoor passageways were observed to be free from obstruction. There are no pools or bodies of water. There are no firearms or other dangerous weapons in the facility. Poisons and cleaning agents were observed to be secured and inaccessible to residents in care. Facility fire clearance is maintained in conformity with State Fire Marshal regulations. LPA toured every room in the facility. Rooms designated as resident rooms had the required furnishings and sufficient lighting available. Licensee provided each resident with clean linen, in good repair, and sufficient hygiene products for personal use. The hot water temperature measured at 115 degrees F. The facility had functioning carbon monoxide detectors, multiple smoke detectors, and one operable fire extinguisher. The facility was stocked with a two-day supply of perishable food items and a seven-day supply of nonperishable food items. Staff records were reviewed and contained CPR/First Aid training, Health Screening Reports, and annual training. Resident records were reviewed and had a current Physician's Report, Resident Appraisal, Identification and Emergency Information, Admission Agreement, and Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records. LPA observed medications are stored and dispensed according to physician's orders No deficiencies were observed during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted and copy of this report was provided at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 24, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
K&K Senior Care Specialists, Inc., licensed since 2023, operates 3 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Kelly's Almagro Villa · Escondido
- Kelly's Oakhill Villa · 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.
Kelly's Almagro Villa
Escondido · Small home · 0.0 mi away
$5,300 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Sapphire Sunset
Escondido · Small home · 0.0 mi away
$5,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Country Club Manor
Escondido · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$4,850 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Alta View Manor
Escondido · Small home · 0.5 mi away
$5,200 a month to start · Listed by the home
Champine Manor
Escondido · Small home · 0.5 mi away
$4,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Woodland Garden Residential Care II
Escondido · Small home · 0.7 mi away
$4,950 a month to start · Covelight estimate