Small home · Licensed for 6 · Escondido

Oak Ranch Senior Care

10449 Oak Ranch Place, Escondido, CA 92026Licensed since 2026

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,400 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,450–$6,650 See costs

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 2 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. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (2).

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Oak Ranch Senior Care: 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.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,400a month to start

Likely $4,450–$6,650

From 8 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$5,400likely a month

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$5,400likely $4,450–$6,650
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 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 $4,450–$6,800: $5,400
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,200–$9,950: $7,900

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.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $8,000

8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,700–$7,100.

Silver Tree VillaEscondido · 1.8 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Villa Monticello Assisted LivingEscondido · 2.7 mi · Mid-size home
$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Elite Senior LivingEscondido · 3.5 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
Elite Manor MelbourneEscondido · 3.6 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Weaver's Twin Oaks VillaSan Marcos · 3.8 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Diamond Care RCFEEscondido · 4.1 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Twin Oaks ManorSan Marcos · 4.3 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Sapphire SunsetEscondido · 4.7 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 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.

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Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

10449 Oak Ranch Place, Escondido, CA 92026Address from the public record · October 26, 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. 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 #371881758 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents

Jan 20, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 01/20/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Romero made an announced visit to the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. A change of ownership application dated 12/01/2025 was submitted to the Centralized Applications Bureau (CAB) to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. LPA met with Applicant, Brenna Tomlinson whose administrator’s certificate expires on 09/22/2026. LPA reviewed a Fire Safety Inspection Request (STD. 850) dated 07/07/2025 noting the facility has been granted a fire clearance to accommodate six (6) non-ambulatory/ambulatory residents. During today's visit, there were five (5) residents and two (2) care staff present. Staff present have a criminal record clearance. LPA toured the facility's interior and exterior with Applicant Tomlinson. The facility is made up on a one-story home with five (5) resident bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, living room, and attached garage. Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. The facility has operating utilities and there are no bodies of water on the premises. Applicant tested one of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA heard it to be operational. The facility has a central heating and air conditioning system installed with a central panel located in the hallway to control entire house. All resident bedrooms are adequately furnished with a bed, chair, drawer/closet space and functional lighting. Bathrooms have non-skid mats and grab bars in the showers. The living and dining room have sufficient seating for the requested capacity. The living room fireplace is adequately screened to make it inaccessible for the residents in care. LPA toured the kitchen and observed the facility has a two-day supply of perishable food and seven-day supply of non-perishable food items. Knives and sharp instruments are secured in a locked kitchen cabinet. Medications are centrally stored in a locked cabinet in the administrative office. Emergency disaster plan, facility sketch, Long-Term Care Ombudsman's contact information, complaint phone number and residents’ personal rights are visibly posted near the front entrance and throughout the facility. During today's visit, LPA did not observe any issues or concerns, and no corrections are required. Applicant Tomlinson completed the COMP III requirement on 01/13/2026 at the Riverside Regional Office. Final approval of licensure will be granted by the CAB analyst. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Applicant Tomlinson.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 20, 2026

Jan 2, 2026Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 5 Interview Method: Telephone interview On 1/2/2026, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant / administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant / 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 2, 2026

License holder

Partners in Senior Living LLC, licensed since 2026.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 2
Total complaints: 0
Substantiated allegations: 0
Type A citations: 0
Type B citations: 0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2026, 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	0	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

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe 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 stand in their place.

The earlier licenseFormerly Oak Ranch House (license #374602571), a change of ownership the state recorded on January 2, 2026.

The state’s report of January 2, 2026, filed under license #371881758, records this license’s application as a change of ownership: “Application Type: CHOW”. The state lists license #374602571 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #374602571 are on the state’s record of that license.

The state’s record for license #374602571 The state’s record for license #371881758

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Oak Ranch Senior Care

Is Oak Ranch Senior Care licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Oak Ranch Senior Care licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Oak Ranch Senior Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.

Is Oak Ranch Senior Care still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does Oak Ranch Senior Care cost?

$5,400 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,450–$6,650. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 32 other homes of a similar licensed size in Escondido that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 32 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Oak Ranch Senior Care 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 Partners in Senior Living LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Can Oak Ranch Senior Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.