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Madeleine's Senior Living

Small home·Licensed for 6·Escondido, California

Licensed since 2011Licence #374603045
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Starting rate$4,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJanuary 23, 2026CDSS inspection record

Madeleine's Senior Living 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 2011. Dementia 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 Madeleine's Senior Living

Is Madeleine's Senior Living licensed?

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

How many residents is Madeleine's Senior Living licensed for?

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

Has Madeleine's Senior Living been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2011, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Madeleine's Senior Living still open?

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

What does Madeleine's Senior Living cost?

$4,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

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

Among 31 other homes of a similar licensed size in Escondido that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $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 Madeleine's 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 Maddigrl, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Can Madeleine's Senior Living 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.

Madeleine's Senior Living license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “MADELEINE'S SENIOR LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #374603045. 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 Maddigrl, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2011, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2011, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2011, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2011, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is January 23, 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 by the state
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • BedriddenApproved by the state

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
FACILITY SERVES SIX(6) ELDERLY RESIDENTS, AGES SIXTY(60) AND ABOVE. FIVE (5) OF WHOM MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY, AND ONE(1) OF WHOM MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN RM #3. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR SIX(6).

935 - ELDERLY

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

4 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$4,500a month to start

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

Likely monthly total

$4,500a month

Likely $4,500–$5,100

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$4,500this home

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

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,500–$5,100
$4,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,500–$8,600
$6,500
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
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.

12 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,450–$6,250.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 12 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 2880 Wanek Rd, 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 2023, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2011. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 23, 2026.

On file since
2023
State visits
4
Most recent visit
January 23, 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 2011.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2026110202511020241102023110

The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jan 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 01/23/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jacqueline Shaw-Ross made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Administrator Elvira Sison, where LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve six (6) elderly residents, ages 60 and above. Five (5) of whom may be non ambulatory and one (1) bedridden, and resident in room #3. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for (6). There are currently (4) residents receiving hospice services. Below is a summary of what was observed during today’s inspection: Infection Control: LPA observed that the facility has an Infection Control Plan on file that was approved on 2/15/22. Facility staff were observed to demonstrate best practices in the facility to maintain a healthy environment for staff and residents such as proper hand hygiene and wearing masks. The facility is also taking the resident temperatures daily. Physical Plant: LPA toured the interior and exterior of per staff there are no firearms or dangerous weapons on the premises; no bodies of water were observed; smoke detector and carbon monoxide were operable; hot water temperature measured at 112; grab bars for each toilet, bathtub and shower; non skid mats or strips in shower or bathtub, and there were sufficient hygiene supplies. The outdoor walkways are unobstructed and there is a shaded sitting area available for resident use. LPA observed that there a sufficient bedrooms and bathrooms for both staff and residents. The exits are not obstructed and that there is plenty of space for activities. Records Review: Staff Records: LPA observed that there are sufficient staff present (3) to meet the needs of residents. LPA additionally confirmed that there is an Administrator present with a valid certificate which expires on 07/13/26 for Administrator Elvira Sison. LPA confirmed staff have criminal record clearance and were associated to the facility and have training to perform their required duties. Resident Records: LPA reviewed current resident records and confirmed that they have the required information present in their files, including Physician's Report, Admissions Agreement, and current Needs & Services Plan. Food Services: The kitchen and dining area to be maintained in a clean and healthful manner. Sufficient dishware and silverware were present for resident’s use. LPA observed the facility to have the required amount of 7 day supply non-perishable and a 2 day supply perishable food items. Medication: Resident medication was observed to be locked inside a cabinet next the refrigerator inside of the kitchen. A review of medication revealed that the medication is being given as prescribed as evidenced by the Medication Authorization Record (MAR) and medication (bubble packs and or pill bottle). Emergency Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan on file and conducts disaster drills on a quarterly basis. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were found to be operable. The facility has one (1) fully charged fire extinguishers.The sharps and hazardous chemicals were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The facility annual fees that were due on or before 01/20/2026, were observed to have been paid. The facility was inspected and observed to be operating in accordance with the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), therefore no citations were issued during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, were provided to Elvira Sison.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 23, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jan 2, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 01/02/25 at 9:11am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Javina George made an unannounced visit tot the facility to conduct a 1 year required visit/annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Administrator Elvira Sison, where LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve six (6) elderly residents, ages 60 and above. Five (5) of whom may be non ambulatory and one (1) bedridden, and resident in room #3. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for (6). There are currently (4) residents receiving hospice services. Below is a summary of what was observed during today’s inspection: Infection Control: LPA George observed that the facility has an Infection Control Plan on file that was approved on 2/15/22. Facility staff were observed to demonstrate best practices in the facility to maintain a healthy environment for staff and residents such as proper hand hygiene and wearing masks. The facility is also taking the resident temperatures daily. Physical Plant: LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility and observed that there a sufficient bedrooms and bathrooms for both staff and residents. The exits are not obstructed and that there is plenty of space for activities. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises. Records Review: Staff Records: LPA observed that there are sufficient staff present (2) to meet the needs of residents. LPA George additionally confirmed that there is an Administrator present with a valid certificate which expires on 07/13/26 for Administrator Elvira Sison. LPA George confirmed staff have criminal record clearance and were associated to the facility and have training to perform their required duties. Resident Records: A review of the current residents to confirm that they have the required information present in their files, including Physician's Report, Admissions Agreement, and current Needs & Services Plan. Food Services: The kitchen and dining area to be maintained in a clean and healthful manner. Sufficient dishware and silverware were present for resident’s use. LPA George observed the facility to have the required amount of 7 day supply non-perishable and a two supply perishable food items. Medication: Resident medication was observed to be locked inside a cabinet next the refrigerator inside of the kitchen. A review of medication revealed that the medication is being given as prescribed as evidenced by the Medication Authorization Record (MAR) and medication (bubble packs and or pill bottle). Emergency Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan on file and conducts disaster drills on a quarterly basis. The last drill was conducted on 09/08/24. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were found to be operable. The facility has one (1) fully charged fire extinguishers. There are no known guns or ammunition on the premises. The sharps and hazardous chemicals were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. During today's visit LPA obtained a copy of the facility liability insurance which expires on 05/26/25. The facility annual fees that were due on or before 01/20/25, were observed to have been paid. Based on a review of facility documentation, the facility is to submit an updated copy of the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610E) and facility sketch. The updated sketch is to include the cameras that are in the common areas as well as the staff quarters that are located inside the garage. The updated facility sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan are due to the department no later than Tuesday 01/07/25 by 5pm. The facility was inspected and observed to be operating in accordance with the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), therefore no citations were issued during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, were provided to Elvira Sison.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 2, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Jan 24, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On January 24, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Venus Mixson arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the required annual inspection and spoke with the Administrator, Teofilo Mendoza via the telephone. The facility file review was conducted in the office and additional records were requested and reviewed on site. The facility is licensed for six elderly adults and is operating at full capacity. LPA met with the Facility Manager, Elvira. LPA Mixson toured the facility along with the Facility Manager, Elvira and inspected the facility inside and outside, and there were no obstructions to the indoor or outdoor passageways at the time of this visit. The facility is a single-story home, located at 2880 Wanek Rd. Escondido, CA 92027. Physical Plant: The facility phone number is (760) 781-1027 and is operable. The LPA observed the residents bedrooms, and they are equipped with required furniture as per Title 22. The LPA inspected facility bathrooms, and the hot water temperature was tested and tested within regulations. The bathrooms were clean and appliances were operating appropriately currently at the time of this visit. The facility is equipped with operating smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and fire extinguishers. The LPA observed required postings such as "If you See Something, Say Something" the "Personal Rights" and the Ombudsman postings were posted in a common area. The cleaning supplies and sharp items were kept locked and inaccessible to the residents in care. There was a designated storage space for the resident and staff files and it was locked. Medications: were reviewed, locked and inaccessible to residents, and there was a 30 day supply. The overall facility is clean, the furniture is in good condition. The facility heating system and other appliances were operable currently at the time of this visit. Food Service: Non-perishable and perishable food supply is sufficient per regulations, and there are a variety of food types available for residents. Dishes and utensils were in sufficient supply and stored properly. Care & Supervision Facility has sufficient staff, three staff at the time of this visit and the staff were engaging the residents with morning meal. Records Review: The LPA reviewed files and conducted staff interviews, and resident interviews. Previous Community Care Licensing forms were reviewed. There were no Title 22, Division 6 Regulation violations observed or cited during today’s visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was given to the Administrator, Elvira Sisonthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 24, 2024
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

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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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