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Mountain View Residential Care for the Elderly

Small home·Licensed for 6·La Quinta, California

Licensed since 2006Licence #336412145
  • 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)
  • Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedJuly 31, 2025 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJuly 3, 2026CDSS inspection record

Mountain View Residential Care for the Elderly is a small care home in La Quinta — 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 2006. 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 Mountain View Residential Care for the Elderly

Is Mountain View Residential Care for the Elderly licensed?

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

How many residents is Mountain View Residential Care for the Elderly licensed for?

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

Has Mountain View Residential Care for the Elderly been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Mountain View Residential Care for the Elderly still open?

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

What does Mountain View Residential Care for the Elderly 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 160 other homes of a similar licensed size across Riverside County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,800 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 160 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 Mountain View Residential Care for the Elderly 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 Pelayo, Maria Elizabeth D., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital is 3.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Mountain View Residential Care for the Elderly keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Mountain View Residential Care for the Elderly license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “MOUNTAIN VIEW RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR THE ELDERLY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #336412145. 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 Pelayo, Maria Elizabeth D., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is July 3, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • 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
6 NON-AMBULATORY CLIENTS AGES 60 YEARS AND ABOVE, MAY ACCEPT/RETAIN TWO (2) RESIDENTS RECEIVING HOSPICE SERVICES AT ANY ONE TIME. FACILITY IS APPROVED TO CARE FOR ONE (1) BEDRIDDEN RESIDENT (IN BEDROOM #3 ONLY). FACILITY HAS DEMENTIA PLAN OF OPERATION.

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

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

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.

8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$4,500.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 78805 Nolan Circle, La Quinta, CA 92253Address 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 2022, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2006. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 3, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
5
Most recent visit
July 3, 2026
Occupied · July 31, 2025 visit
6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated July 31, 2025. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report 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 citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 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 2006.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202411020231102022110

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jul 3, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 7/3/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mia Lankford arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility Caregiver Rose Marie and granted entry. LPA explained the reason for the visit and was granted entry.. The facility is a one story home with four (4) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms with attached garage, and pool in the backyard. The facility does not have any firearms or ammunition on the premises. The clients served are elderly adults 65 years and older. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and exterior, reviewed facility documents and conducted a staff and resident interviews. LPA observed the following: Resident record review began-Five (5) client records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for admission agreement, medical assessment and TB test results, consent forms, identification and emergency information, appraisal needs and service plans, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. This facility is meeting documentation requirements. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements- LPA toured the facility inside and outside. The home is maintained at a comfortable temperature for the clients. Lighting is sufficient for safety and comfort. Water temperature measured 109.0 degrees F. Laundry facilities and a locked cabinet is present for storing laundry soap and other chemicals in the garage. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. A locked area is provided for medications and sharp objects. LPA verified there is a telephone working at this location. Cont.. Cont... Infection Control: The LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies and hand washing signs. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements. LPA reviewed staff records and found that all staff had infection control training. Food Service- Food supply meets the requirement of one week supply of nonperishable and 2 day supply of perishables food on hand. A menu is posted, foods are dated to assure safety. Food prep areas are clean and organized. A copy of this report was left with the caregiver Maria Rosario Dela Roma.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 3, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jul 31, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Facility is not meeting resident's medical needs.

On July 31, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Venus Mixson arrived at the facility unannounced and met with Licensee. LPA explained the reason for the visit was to provide findings for the complaint investigation. On November 14, 2022, Community Care Licensing received a complaint alleging Facility is not meeting resident's medical needs. During the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, record reviews, and made observations. LPA was not able to locate and interview R1 due to R1 passing away. Regarding the allegation facility is not meeting resident's medical needs, it was reported the facility prevented Resident #1 (R1) from obtaining an assessment to determine if a higher level of care was needed. Information obtained from an interview with Administrator denied the allegation. It was stated that R1 requested to be transported to the hospital and was done so immediately. The administrator indicated there was not a request for a need of higher level of care, and there was no information obtained requesting an assessment. Information obtained from interviews with additional staff indicated facility is meeting R1’s medical needs by following the doctors’ orders and making sure R1 attends all medical and dental appointments as required. Unsubstantiated LPA’s observations of record reviews revealed there was a hospital visit on November 11, 2022. No concerns or advisements were notated. LPA also reviewed weekly notes from the home health nurses attending to R1’s medical needs. A review of the records confirmed there was no documentation requesting assessment for a higher level of care, and R1 was not receiving Hospice Services while residing at the listed facility. Information obtained from interview with additional Witness advised there were no concerns with R1’s medical needs being met. It was stated R1 was receiving the care and services agreed to at the time of admissions. Based on interviews, record review, observations, and the inability to interview relevant Parties, the allegation Facility is not meeting resident's medical needs has been determined as Unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have occurred there is not enough evidence to support the listed allegation. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was explained and given to Licensee, Elizabeth Pelayo.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 31, 2025 · control 18-AS-20221114171517
20241 state visit · 1 document
Jul 24, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yolanda Delgado arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility Administrator and granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction, visit purpose and provided the facility Administrator with LPA identification. Resident record review began- Five (5) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for admission agreement, medical assessment and TB test results, consent forms, identification and emergency information, appraisal needs and service plans, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. This facility is meeting documentation requirements. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements- LPA toured the facility inside and outside. The home is maintained at a comfortable temperature for the clients. Lighting is sufficient for safety and comfort. Water temperature measured 109.0 degrees F. Laundry facilities and a locked cabinet is present for storing laundry soap and other chemicals in the garage. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. A locked area is provided for medications and sharp objects. LPA verified there is a telephone working at this location. Food Service- Food supply meets the requirement of one week supply of nonperishable and 2 day supply of perishables food on hand. A menu is posted, foods are dated to assure safety. Food prep areas are clean and organized. (Continued on next page) (Continued on from Page 1) LPA began review of employee records- Four (4) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee record for first aid certification, fingerprint clearance, personnel/job application, health screening and TB test results, criminal record statement, employee rights, training verification, and current administrator certification. CPR and requirements have been met. The facility employs enough staff to maintain cleanliness and meet the needs of the clients in care. Administrator certification is present and current. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. The facility has not exceeded its capacity limitation and the structure remains unchanged according to the approved floor plan. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. Fire extinguishers are tested or replaced annually and were last done so on 06/03/2024. The facility is conducting emergency disaster drills. The last disaster drill was conducted on 06/24/2024. LPA allocated time to prepare this report for delivery. Based on the information received during this visit today, one (1) deficiency is being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. This report, LIC809D, Appeal Rights was reviewed with and a copy provided to the facility representative at the time of the exit interview.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 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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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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