Small home · Licensed for 6 · Poway
Melrose 30
14530 Garden Rd, Poway, CA 92064Licensed since 2025
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Hospiceup to 6 residents
Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 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. 6 NON-AMBULATORY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 6.
935 - ELDERLY · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Melrose 30: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,250a month to start
Likely $4,300–$6,500
From 10 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,250likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,250likely $4,300–$6,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,300–$6,650
- $5,250
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,050–$9,800
- $7,750
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- 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 October 1, 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.
Rates at nearby homes10 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $7,500
10 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$7,200.
- Parkview GardensPoway · 1.5 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Poway Elder CarePoway · 1.9 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Huntington ManorPoway · 2.0 mi · Mid-size home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Huntington HousePoway · 2.0 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Huntington ChateauPoway · 2.0 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Anabella HomecarePoway · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Casa MahalPoway · 3.4 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- St Andrews SuitesPoway · 4.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mount Carmel Assisted LivingSan Diego · 4.7 mi · Small home$6,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- RB Senior ResidencesSan Diego · 4.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
- 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.
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 move-in 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.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
14530 Garden Rd, Poway, CA 92064Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Palomar Ucsd Medical Center PowayHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.6 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #374604892 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 6 of 6 documents
Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Unfounded”.
20263 state visits · 3 documents
Jul 20, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Angelica Boyles conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was greeted by, identified herself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Caregiver Mayen Ladrillono. According to the facility’s license, the facility serves residents age 60 and over and has a maximum capacity of 6 residents. All residents may be non-ambulatory, and there is a hospice waiver granted for 6. LPA, accompanied by caregiver, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows and screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, fireplaces, or open-faced heaters accessible to residents. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. (CONTINUED ON LIC 809C) (CONTINUED FROM LIC 809) No pools or bodies of water were observed on the premises. Per Administrator, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA reviewed multiple staff and resident records. Resident records reviewed did not contain the required documentation. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. Proof of current/active business liability insurance was presented. One deficiency is being cited during today's visit per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 (refer to the attached LIC 809-D page). A plan of correction was jointly developed with Administrator Justin Mendoza. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Justin Mendoza, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 20, 2026
Mar 19, 2026Complaint investigation reportUnfounded
Allegation investigated: Personal Rights
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Correia conducted an unannounced visit to open a complaint investigation and conduct a Health and Safety Check (H&S). LPA met with Administrator Mendoza, to whom LPA disclosed the reason for the visit. During the visit, it was determined Resident1 (R1) did not reside at the facility, therefore the complaint was determined unfounded and dismissed. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Mendoza, and copies of this report and Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 01/16) were provided at the conclusion of the visit. Signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights and a copy of this report. Unfoundedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 19, 2026 · control 08-AS-20260312151621
Jan 30, 2026Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census: 5 COMP II Participants: Melanie Tena, Managing Member, Justin Mendoza, Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On 1/30/26, 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 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, Jan 30, 2026
20253 state visits · 3 documents
Mar 14, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Rodgers conducted an announced Pre-licensing inspection. An initial application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly was received on 1/24/2025. The facility was approved to care for six (6) Elderly Residents; of which six (6) are Non-Ambulatory.LPA was greeted by, identified herself to, and explained the purpose of the visit to the applicant’s representative, Justin Mendoza. Structure- The facility is a single story structure with 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. There is an outdoor covered area for resident use. No bodies of water were observed. Bedrooms Residents- Rooms #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 & #6 for Non-Ambulatory use. Bathrooms- All bathrooms have a working toilet, sink, grab bars and tub/showers with non-skid mats. Linens & Hygiene Supplies- Adequate supply in the hall storage closet.. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan and Required Postings- Posted. Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors- Interconnected and hardwired. Appliances- Stove burners, oven, microwave, washer, and dryer working. Toxins- Stored and locked under the sink in cabinet. Water Temperature- Measured compliant in the all facets accessible to clients: bathrooms and kitchen. Medications- Centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in the kitchen.. First-Aid Kit- Stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen Resident & Staff Files- Stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Activities- Adequate supplies to include exercising, and games for resident's use are stored on campus. Fire clearance- Approved on 1/24/25. Component III- Conducted at the Pre-Licensing visit. Information provided about how to operate the facility within substantial compliance. All items reviewed during the visit are in compliance. Pre-licensing is complete and this facility has no deficiencies. Facility appears to be ready for licensure pending final review. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report along with Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 03/22) were provided to Justin Mendoza Administrator signature below confirms receipt of these rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 14, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Rodgers conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit to observe the facility’s physical plant for compliance with Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations and California Health & Safety Code. LPA was greeted by, identified themselves to, and explained the purpose of the visit to the applicant’s representative, Justin Mendoza, Administrator. During today’s visit, LPA, accompanied by the applicant’s representative, toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. There are items which must be corrected for the facility to comply with regulations. The applicant did not pass the pre-licensing inspection, and a return visit will be required. An exit interview was conducted with the applicant’s representative, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 12, 2025
Feb 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Rodgers conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit to observe the facility’s physical plant for compliance with Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations and California Health & Safety Code. LPA was greeted by, identified themselves to, and explained the purpose of the visit to the applicant’s representative, Justin Mendoza, Administrator. During today’s visit, LPA, accompanied by the applicant’s representative, toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. There are items which must be corrected for the facility to comply with regulations. The applicant did not pass the pre-licensing inspection, and a return visit will be required. An exit interview was conducted with the applicant’s representative, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 7, 2025
4 of 6 beds were occupied at the March 19, 2026 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.
License holder
Melrose Senior Care LLC, licensed since 2025.
Operates 5 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
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The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 6
- Total complaints
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2025, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 1 | 0 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
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 stand in their place.
The earlier licenseFormerly Solaris 30 (license #374603814), a change of ownership the state recorded on January 30, 2026.
The state’s report of January 30, 2026, filed under license #374604892, records this license’s application as a change of ownership: “Application Type: CHOW”. The state lists license #374603814 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #374603814 are on the state’s record of that license.
The state’s record for license #374603814 The state’s record for license #374604892
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Melrose 30
Is Melrose 30 licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Melrose 30 licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Melrose 30 been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Melrose 30 still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Melrose 30 cost?
$5,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,300–$6,500. 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 10 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 8 other homes of a similar licensed size in Poway that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,250 to $7,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,250 (n = 8 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 Melrose 30 take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 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 Melrose Senior Care LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Melrose Senior Care LLC — at least 5 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Palomar Ucsd Medical Center Poway 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 Melrose 30 keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Melrose 30 license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “MELROSE 30”, per the CDSS roster as of October 1, 2026.
- License #374604892. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Melrose Senior Care LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is July 20, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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