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Ramona Senior Gardens
Large community·Licensed for 68·Ramona, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,100 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,500
- Home sizeLicensed for 68Large care community · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 4, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderRehman Care CorporationSince 2024 · 2 licensed homes
Ramona Senior Gardens is a large care community in Ramona — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 68 residents since 2024.
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 Ramona Senior Gardens
Is Ramona Senior Gardens licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Ramona Senior Gardens licensed for?
68 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Ramona Senior Gardens been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Ramona Senior Gardens still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Ramona Senior Gardens cost?
$5,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,000–$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 13 communities with 50 or more beds within 15 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 69 other homes of a similar licensed size across San Diego County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,571 to $5,756 a month, and the middle figure is $4,295 (n = 69 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 Ramona Senior Gardens 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 Rehman Care Corporation, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Rehman Care Corporation — at least 2 on the state roster.
Can Ramona Senior Gardens keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 30 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Ramona Senior Gardens license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “RAMONA SENIOR GARDENS”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #374604777. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 68 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Rehman Care Corporation, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 4, 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 · covers up to 30 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 30 residents
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. 68 TOTAL BED CAPACITY, ALL NONAMBULATORY OF WHICH 30 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN IN ROOMS 1B, 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6B, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B, 11B, 12B, 13, 14 AND 15. DELAYED EGRESS W/SECURED PERIMETER WAIVER GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 30.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 30 — 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
$5,100a month to start
Likely $4,000–$6,500
From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,100a month
Likely $4,000–$6,650
With a studio 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$5,100likely $4,000–$6,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 communities with 50 or more beds within 15 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 $4,000–$6,650
- $5,100
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,800–$9,650
- $7,100
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 13 communities with 50 or more beds within 15 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.
13 homes like this within 15 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,950–$8,700.
- 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 13 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Remington Club IISan Diego · 12 mi · Large community$4,100Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Tuscan Hills Senior LivingEscondido · 13 mi · Large community$4,295Listed on Seniorly · independent living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Redwood TerraceEscondido · 13 mi · Large community$5,297Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Westmont of EscondidoEscondido · 14 mi · Large community$3,495Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Ivy Park at Sabre SpringsSan Diego · 14 mi · Large community$3,695Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Activcare at 4S RanchSan Diego · 14 mi · Large community$8,650Listed on Seniorly · memory care shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
- Vista Del Lago Memory CareEscondido · 14 mi · Large community$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Cypress Court EscondidoEscondido · 15 mi · Large community$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Ridgeview Assisted Living CommunitySan Diego · 15 mi · Large community$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Gardens at EscondidoEscondido · 15 mi · Large community$2,850Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Las Villas Del NorteEscondido · 15 mi · Large community$2,700Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Lantern CrestSantee · 15 mi · Large community$4,850Listed on Seniorly · independent living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Rancho Penasquitos Senior LivingSan Diego · 15 mi · Large community$3,195Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1240 H Street, Ramona, CA 92065Address 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 2024, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 4, 2026.
- On file since
- 2024
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- August 4, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 1
- Substantiated allegations0typical 2
- Total complaints0typical 6
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ 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 2024.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents
Aug 4, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nacole Patterson conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by and discussed the purpose of the visit to Administrator Faizan Jamil. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of sixty-eight (68) non-ambulatory residents, ages 60 and over of which thirty (30) may be bedridden in rooms 1B, 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6B, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B, 11B, 12B, 13, 14, and 15. The facility is approved for a delayed egress with secured perimeter, and has an approved Hospice Waiver for 30. During today’s inspection there were zero (0) residents in care, as Licensee was putting things in place before receiving initial residents. LPA and Administrator toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected a sample of rooms. 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. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. No toxic chemicals or poisons were accessible to clients. A pool exists on the property which was gated, locked, and inaccessible. Per Administrator, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. Fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff and reviewed facility records. The files reviewed by LPA contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Faizan Jamil to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 4, 2026
Aug 1, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Juliana Barfield 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 Administrator Faizan Jamil and Licensee Harris Jamil. The facility fire clearance was approved and granted on 02/02/2024 for a secured perimeter. The facility was approved for sixty-eight (68) residents in total, of which 38 maybe non-ambulatory and 30 residents may be bedridden. The submitted facility sketch was consistent with the current layout of the facility. During today’s visit, LPA, accompanied by Administrator Faizan Jamil and Licensee Harris Jamil, toured the interior and exterior of the facility and observed the secured perimeter of the facility. The facility exits were observed to be compliant with Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations and California Health & Safety Code. Pre-Licensing is complete and this facility has no deficiencies. Administrator Faizan Jamil and Licensee Harris Jamil were advised that the facility’s application is pending management final review and approval. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Faizan Jamil and Licensee Harris Jamil 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, Aug 1, 2024
Jul 2, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Juliana Barfield 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 Administrator Faizan Jamil and Licensee Harris Jamil. The facility fire clearance was granted on 02/02/2024 and reflected that the facility was approved for sixty-eight (68) residents in total, of which 38 maybe non-ambulatory and 30 residents may be bedridden. The facility's fire clearance did not include endorsements for delayed-egress doors or secured perimeter. The submitted facility sketch was consistent with the current layout of the facility. During today’s visit, LPA, accompanied by Administrator Faizan Jamil and Licensee Harris Jamil, toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were well lit and free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms and hallways allowed for easy passage and contained the required furnishings. Toilets, sinks, and showers were in working order. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was compliant at 72 degrees F. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to residents were also compliant. The facility has enough linens, cooking and dining supplies, and non-perishable food for future resident use. All kitchen appliances were in working order. Kitchen refrigerator temperature was 40 F, and kitchen freezer temperature was 0 F. [CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C], [CONTINUED FROM LIC 809] The facility has sufficient space and equipment to facilitate laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. The facility has locked areas for storage of sharp objects, medication, and confidential resident and staff records. A pool with a locked gate on the perimeter was observed on the premises. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons, fireplaces, or open-faced heaters accessible to residents. Per the applicant’s representative, no firearms or ammunition are or will be stored at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all operational. Fire extinguishers were serviced within the last twelve months. A complete first aid kit was present. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. The items reviewed were compliant with Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations and California Health & Safety Code. Pre-Licensing is complete and this facility has no deficiencies. LPA also provided the Component III Training during today’s visit. Administrator Faizan Jamil and Licensee Harris Jamil were advised that the facility’s application is pending management final review and approval. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Faizan Jamil and Licensee Harris Jamil 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 2, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 68 Interview Method: Telephone interview On 6/6/2024, 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, Jun 6, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Rehman Care Corporation, licensed since 2024, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Ramona Senior Manor · Ramona
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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Anabella Homecare
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Poway Elder Care
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Huntington Chateau
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St Andrews Suites
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