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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Starting rate$5,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedAugust 25, 2023 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 21, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderWealthplus Management Group LLCSince 2017 · 6 licensed homes
Mariposa Manor 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 2017.
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 Mariposa Manor
Is Mariposa Manor licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Mariposa Manor licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Mariposa Manor been cited?
0 Type A and 1 Type B citation since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.
Is Mariposa Manor still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Mariposa Manor cost?
$5,500 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 Mariposa Manor 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 Wealthplus Management Group LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Palomar Ucsd Medical Center Escondido is 4.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Mariposa Manor keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Mariposa Manor license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “MARIPOSA MANOR”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #374603777. 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 Wealthplus Management Group LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2017, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 8 state inspection visits since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
- 2 complaints and 1 substantiated allegation on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 21, 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 by the state
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved by the state
- 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,ALL OF WHOM MAY BE NON- AMBULATORY.BEDROOMS #1,#3,#5 APPROVED FOR NON-AMBULATORY AND BEDRIDDEN,ONLY ONE (1) BEDRIDDEN AT A TIME. BEDROOMS #2,#4,#6 APPROVED FOR NON-AMBULATORY ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR SIX (6)
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 27, 2026
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”
State licensing record · September 27, 2026
3 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
What it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$5,500a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$5,500a month
Likely $5,500–$6,100
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
Starting monthly rate$5,500this 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 $5,500–$6,100
- $5,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,500–$9,600
- $7,500
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.
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.
14 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,450–$6,350.
- 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 14 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Arnicare VillaEscondido · 0.2 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Crossroads Home CareEscondido · 0.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Emerald Care ManorEscondido · 0.3 mi · Small home$3,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Madeleine's Senior LivingEscondido · 1.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Kelly's Eastbury VillaEscondido · 1.1 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Kelly's Oakhill VillaEscondido · 1.1 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Secure SeniorsEscondido · 1.5 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacific Sunset - Eureka SpringsEscondido · 1.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Affirmative's Elite HomeEscondido · 1.6 mi · Small home$5,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Escondido Retirement GardenEscondido · 1.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Kelly's Greenway VillaEscondido · 2.0 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- El Norte Home CareEscondido · 2.0 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Kelly's Grand VillaEscondido · 2.8 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Sunset Villa Senior LivingEscondido · 2.9 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 2525 Reed Road, 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 2021, the state has filed 7 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 2017. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 21, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 8
- Most recent visit
- August 21, 2026
- Occupied · August 25, 2023 visit
- 6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 2 complaint reports the state published for this home, dated September 13, 2022 to August 25, 2023. 2 of the 2 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (1), “Unfounded” (1). 2 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 2 complaint reports below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations1typical 0
- Substantiated allegations1typical 0
- Total complaints2typical 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 2017.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 2 of 7 documents
Aug 21, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 08/21/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jacqueline Shaw-Ross arrived to conduct an unannounced annual visit. LPA was greeted by Julia Martinez, Caregiver, and was granted entry. The Administrator, Garrett Welker arrived shortly. The purpose of today’s visit is to inspect the facility to ensure that the facility is following California Code of Regulations.The facility has an approved hospice waiver for (6), with a total of (0) residents that are currently receiving hospice services. Infection Control: The facility has an approved infection control plan and a surplus of supplies for infection control including but not limited to mask, gloves, gowns, first aid kit, and cleaning supplies. Physical Plant and Environmental Safety: There are a total of 6 resident bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms, one staff bedroom and bathroom, a kitchen, living room, office area, backyard area with furniture for residents and staff. All rooms, living room, office area, kitchen and dining room are all clean and clear of obstruction. The resident bedrooms were clean and clear from obstruction. The resident’s rooms were complete with and clean linens and bedding, a television, dresser, and closet space. The bathroom water temperature read at 126.2 degrees with appropriate signage indicating the water exceeds 120 degrees to proceed with caution. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Operational Requirements: The facility was staffed with 2 caregivers. The facility meets the operational requirements for an RCE and has a current fire clearance for the facility, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguisher. (Continued on LIC809-C) Personnel Records-Training: All staff have fingerprint clearances, current CPR/First Aid certification, Health screen and TB test completed. All staff complete monthly in-service training and fire drills and disaster training. Client Records-Incident Reports: The resident records are complete with pre-assessments, admissions agreement, physician reports, identification and emergency information, house rules, medication log, daily logs of the resident’s health condition, and additional medical assessments. Client Rights-Information: The resident’s right documentation is present. The resident records also contain needs assessment information for each resident. Food Service: 7-day non-perishable and 2 day of perishable food supply was observed, and all food was properly stored and available to residents. Health- Related Services: The caregivers at the facility are dispensing medications within the guidelines of the physician’s order and the regulations. The facility is documenting the date and time of the dispensing of medication for each resident. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has a disaster plan and has posted the evacuation plan, visible for staff and residents in care. The last fire drill was completed 08/14/2026. The facility has emergency supply of food and water. Based on today's visit, no deficiencies were observed at this time. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Garrett Welker and a copy of this report was printed Signature below confirms receipt of these rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 21, 2026
Aug 20, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 08/20/24 at 9:20 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Javina George made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a 1 year required visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry by caregiver Dalia Calderon-Cruz where LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA met with Caregiver Garrett Welker who arrived at 10:27am. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for (4), with a total of (4) residents that are currently receiving hospice services. The facility has an approved infection control plan on file as of 05/25/21. Below are the observations made during today's visit: Physical Plant: LPA toured the interior and exterior areas of the facility and observed that there a sufficient bedrooms and bathrooms for both staff and residents. The facility was observed to have the required furniture and linen to be present and in good condition in resident bedrooms. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed for the required postings (facility sketch, resident rights, CCL complaint poster, LTCO poster) to be in walkway upon entry. Staff Records: LPA observed that there are sufficient staff present to meet the needs of residents. LPA George additionally confirmed that there is an Administrator present, the administrator certificate expires on 01/27/25. LPA George confirmed staff have criminal record clearance and were associated to the facility and have training to perform their required duties, which includes valid First Aid Certification. The facility has a Resident # 5 (R5) that is considered independent, upon review of the facility personnel roster, LPA observed for R5 to not be associated to the facility, the facility does not have Guardian access but will take the necessary steps to have R5 associated, by 5pm on Friday 08/23/24. LPA verified that R5 has obtained the proper criminal record clearance. Per staff R5 was on the roster and somehow fell off. Resident Records: A review of resident files was conducted and were observed to have the required information present in their files, including Physician's Report, Admissions Agreement, and current Needs & Services Plan or assessments. Food Services: The kitchen and dining area to be maintained in a clean and healthful manner. 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 medication cart, However while LPA toured the kitchen LPA observed for there to be a bubble pack of medication belonging to a resident that was no longer at the facility to be sitting on top of the refrigerator. The medications were destroyed during today's visit. LPA observed for there to be (1) resident walking around the facility, that could have accessed the medication. Technical violation (TV) issued. Emergency Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan on file and conducts regular disaster drills on a quarterly basis. The last drill was conducted on 07/25/24. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were found to be operable. The facility has fully charged fire extinguisher. There are no known guns or ammunition on the premises. The hot water was tested and was found to be within regulatory limits. Prior to conducting today's inspection LPA completed a file review on 08/01/24, and found for the facility's annual fees to not have been paid, as they were due on 08/08/24. During today's visit LPA followed up and was informed that the payment was mailed off on or around 08/01/24. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, LIC811-confidential names list and TV were provided to Caregiver Garrett Welker.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 20, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Wealthplus Management Group LLC, licensed since 2017, operates 6 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
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- Solaris 36 · Poway
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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.
Arnicare Villa
Escondido · Small home · 0.2 mi away
$4,200 a month to start · Listed by the home
Crossroads Home Care
Escondido · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$4,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Emerald Care Manor
Escondido · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$3,200 a month to start · Listed by the home
Madeleine's Senior Living
Escondido · Small home · 1.0 mi away
$4,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Anne's Place IV
Escondido · Mid-size home · 1.0 mi away
$4,450 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Tuscan Hills Senior Living
Escondido · Large community · 1.1 mi away
$4,295 a month to start · Listed by the home