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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$7,550 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $6,200–$9,300
- 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 8, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderOcean View Homes, Inc.Since date not on file · 2 licensed homes
Ocean View Homes is a small care home in La Jolla — 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.
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 Ocean View Homes
Is Ocean View Homes licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Ocean View Homes licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Ocean View Homes been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is Ocean View Homes still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Ocean View Homes cost?
$7,550 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $6,200–$9,300. 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 12 small 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 195 other homes of a similar licensed size across San Diego County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 195 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 Ocean View Homes 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 Ocean View Homes, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
UC San Diego Health La Jolla - Jacobs Medical Center & Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center is 4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Ocean View Homes keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Ocean View Homes license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “OCEAN VIEW HOMES INC.”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #374605003. 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 Ocean View Homes, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
- 3 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is January 8, 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 · covers up to 5 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER; 6 TOTAL BED CAPACITY (INCLUDING 5 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH ONE MAY BE BEDRIDDEN); ALL BEDROOMS APPROVED FOR NON-AMB EXCEPT BEDROOM #2 WHICH IS STAFF; BEDROOM #3 APPROVED FOR BEDRIDDEN; WAI VER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 3.
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
Covelight estimate
$7,550a month to start
Likely $6,200–$9,300
From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$7,550a month
Likely $6,200–$9,400
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 · how this estimate works
Starting monthly rate$7,550likely $6,200–$9,300
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small 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 (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 $6,200–$9,400
- $7,550
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $7,100–$12,300
- $9,550
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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small 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.
12 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,650–$8,850.
- 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
- La Jolla VistaLa Jolla · 0.7 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Butterfly Gardens IILa Jolla · 0.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- La Jolla Casa FiestaLa Jolla · 0.9 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sea Breeze Senior LivingLa Jolla · 0.9 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Clairemont Guest HomeSan Diego · 2.0 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Autumn Villas on Honors DriveSan Diego · 2.4 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Canyon Guest HomeSan Diego · 2.7 mi · Small home$7,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Right Choice Senior Living University CitySan Diego · 3.3 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Right Choice Senior Living ClairemontSan Diego · 3.4 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Gold Canyon Care HomeSan Diego · 4.5 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mission Carehome SouthSan Diego · 4.7 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mission Carehome NorthSan Diego · 4.7 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1681 Alta La Jolla Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037Address 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 2025, the state has filed 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 8, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- January 8, 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.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
Jan 8, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Post Licensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arian Golbakhsh conducted a unannounced Post-Licensing Inspection visit. The facility file and personnel report was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified themselves to, and discussed the purpose of the visit to Administrator Alice Millan and Caregivers Reynerio Millan and Jerome Osit. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory clients, one (1) of which may be bedridden. Bedridden may only reside in bedroom #3. During today's visit there were five (5) residents in care. LPA and Administrator Millan toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. Facility sketch was consistent with the current layout of the facility. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were all compliant: Hall bathroom sink was measured at 107.9F and kitchen sink tap measured at 105.4F. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. LPA observed staff to utilize masks and gloves while cleaning rooms. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility contained at least two (2) days of perishable food, and at least seven (7) days non-perishable food, all safely stored. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. Knives and similar sharp objects were safely stored in locked areas. [Continued on LIC 809-C] [Continued from LIC 809] No toxic chemicals or poisons were accessible to clients. Centrally stored medication cabinets were locked, per regulation. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per Administrator Millan, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and emergency lighting were all in working order. Fire extinguisher was purchased within the last 12 months. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed one (1) staff and two (2) residents, and interviews did not reveal any licensing or regulatory concerns. As this was a change in location, LPA contacted Licensee Kamran Banayan via phone call to inquire if they would like to conduct the facility closure visit of the previous facility now that the move is complete. No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Millan to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) were provided. Their signature below confirms receipt of these documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 8, 2026
Dec 30, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arian Golbakhsh conducted a subsequent scheduled Pre-Licensing Inspection and Component III Training. The facility file and personnel report was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified themselves to, and discussed the purpose of the visit to Licensee Kamran Banayan and Administrator Alice Millan. The facility's planned capacity is for six (6) non-ambulatory clients, one (1) of which may be bedridden. Bedridden resident may only reside in bedroom #3. As the facility is not yet licensed, during today’s inspection there were zero (0) clients in care. LPA, Licensee Banayan, and Administrator Millan toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. Facility sketch was consistent with the current layout of the facility. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were all compliant: One common bathroom sink was measured at 110F and kitchen sink read at 106F. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility was prepared to contain at least two (2) days of perishable food, and at least seven (7) days non-perishable food, all safely stored. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. LPA observed a locked drawer for safe storage of knives and similar sharp objects. [Continued on LIC 809-C] [Continued from LIC 809] No toxic chemicals or poisons were accessible to clients. Centrally stored medication cabinet was locked, per regulation. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per Licensee Banayan, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and emergency lighting were all in working order. Fire extinguisher was purchased within the last 12 months. First aid kit was complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA re-inspected the backyard deck railing and observed improvements made. Additional height and railings were added, thus mitigating the safety concerns previously noted during previous pre-licensing inspection conducted 12/11/25. LPA conducted the Component III Training with Licensee Banayan and Administrator Millan. LPA also answered additional questions regarding regulations and responsibilities and provided resources for Licensing Forms and best practices. No immediate health and/or safety concerns were observed during today's visit and LPA determined the facility is ready for residents. The facility's request for licensure will be forwarded to management and the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) for final review and approval. If and once granted their license, licensee will notify LPA within seven (7) days of receiving their first client. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Banayan to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) were provided. Their signature below confirms receipt of these documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 30, 2025
Dec 11, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arian Golbakhsh conducted a scheduled Pre-Licensing Inspection. The facility file and personnel report was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified themselves to, and discussed the purpose of the visit to Licensee Kamran Banayan. Administrator Alice Millan arrived later during the visit. The facility's planned capacity is for six (6) non-ambulatory clients, one (1) of which may be bedridden. Bedridden resident may only reside in bedroom #3. As the facility is not yet licensed, during today’s inspection there were zero (0) clients in care. LPA and Licensee Banayan toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. Facility sketch was consistent with the current layout of the facility. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. As this will be a change of location for the facility, resident furniture items will be transported during moving day once this facility location is licensed. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were all compliant: kitchen sink was measured at 106.5F. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility was prepared to contain at least two (2) days of perishable food, and at least seven (7) days non-perishable food. Utensils were present, however no cooking or dining equipment were present. At this time, the facility did not have a secured storage for knives and similar sharp objects, as well as for planned medication storage. [Continued on LIC 809-C] [Continued from LIC 809] No toxic chemicals or poisons were accessible to future clients. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per Licensee Banayan, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were in working order. Fire extinguisher was purchased within the last 12 months. A first aid kit and emergency lighting were not present at this time. Required licensing postings were not observed in visible areas of the facility. While touring the backyard area of the home, LPA noted that the deck railing posed an immediate safety risk due to height concerns and safety for Dementia residents. As immediate health and/or safety concerns were observed during today's visit, LPA determined the facility is not yet ready for clients. LPA consulted with Licensee Banayan and offered additional preparation materials/resources. LPA will follow-up with Licensee Banayan to schedule a subsequent pre-licensing inspection visit. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Banayan to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) were provided. Their signature below confirms receipt of these documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 11, 2025
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Ocean View Homes, Inc., operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Ocean View Homes · La Jolla
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.
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$6,550 a month to start · Covelight estimate
La Jolla Vista
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$8,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Butterfly Gardens II
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$5,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
La Jolla Casa Fiesta
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$8,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Sea Breeze Senior Living
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$10,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Coastal Breeze Senior Living
La Jolla · Small home · 0.9 mi away
$7,600 a month to start · Covelight estimate