Mid-size home · Licensed for 9 · La Mesa
Reina's Caring Cottage
9290 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942Licensed since 2019
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 9: a mid-size care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 9 residents
- Hospiceup to 6 residents
- Bedriddenup to 5 residents
Not on file: dementia approval.
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. NINE (9) NONAMBULATORY OF WHICH FIVE (5) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE FOR SIX (6).
935 - ELDERLY
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 Reina's Caring Cottage: 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
$5,700a month to start
Likely $4,500–$7,500
From 14 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$5,700likely 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$5,700likely $4,500–$7,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 3 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 $4,500–$7,600
- $5,700
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,400–$10,650
- $8,200
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 homes14 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $7,000
14 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,700–$6,550.
- Renaissance LivingLa Mesa · 0.3 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Peppertree Guest Home IILa Mesa · 1.0 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Noble Living IIEl Cajon · 1.7 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Parkway Gardens Retirement Care HomeEl Cajon · 1.9 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Green VillaSan Diego · 2.0 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Right Choice Senior Living LLC - La MesaLa Mesa · 2.0 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Lake Murray Health Care CenterSan Diego · 2.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Lexington HouseEl Cajon · 2.1 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Pine Tree Home 2El Cajon · 2.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Silvercreek Home CareSan Diego · 2.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Jobeth Home CareEl Cajon · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,650Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sierra Sunshine CareEl Cajon · 2.3 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Lucie's Shady RestSan Diego · 2.4 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Care Plus MansionEl Cajon · 3.0 mi · Small home$3,500Listed 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 14 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 3 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, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
9290 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Grossmont HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.6 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 #374604151 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Mar 30, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Rodgers conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified herself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Licensee/Administrator Kevin Fleck. According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of nine(9) clients, of which can be non-ambulatory. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pool or bodies of water are present. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher(s) were present. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. The client files which LPA reviewed contained required documents. Staff files reviewed contained required documents. No deficiencies were observed or cited during today's annual inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee/Administrator Kevin Fleck. to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visitthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 30, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Mar 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Domingo 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 Licensee Kevin Fleck. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of nine (9) non-ambulatory residents, of which five (5) may be bedridden. Hospice approved for six (6). LPA Domingo and Licensee Kevin Fleck 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. 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. Facility contained at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. No toxic chemicals/poisons were accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per licensee, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff and client, and reviewed staff and client records/files. 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 Kevin Fleck to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 6, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Feb 22, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Rodgers 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 Licensee Kevin Fleck. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of nine (9) non-ambulatory residents, of which five (5) may be bedridden. Hospice approved for six (6). LPA and Licensee Kevin Fleck 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. 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. Facility contained at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. No toxic chemicals/poisons were accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per licensee, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff and clients, and reviewed staff and client records/files. 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 Kevin Fleck to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 22, 2024
Earlier years2022 · 1 document
20221 state visit · 1 document
Mar 25, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dang Nguyen conducted an unannounced Required 1 - Year Visit. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified himself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Licensee Kevin Fleck. LPA conducted a brief tour of the facility and observed the staff and residents in care. In accordance with the Department’s Infection Control program, LPA provided technical assistance and observed and evaluated the facility's implementation of their COVID-19 Mitigation Plan, to include disinfection, screening protocols, and the use of personal protective equipment. No deficiencies were cited on this date. An exit interview was conducted with Fleck, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 01/16) were provided via E-mail.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 25, 2022
License holder
Caring Cottages LLC, licensed since 2019.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2019, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 4
- 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 2019, 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 | 1 |
“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 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 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.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Reina's Caring Cottage
Is Reina's Caring Cottage licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Reina's Caring Cottage licensed for?
9 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Reina's Caring Cottage been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Reina's Caring Cottage still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Reina's Caring Cottage cost?
$5,700 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,500–$7,500. 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 14 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 3 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 198 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 = 198 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 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 Reina's Caring Cottage 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 Caring Cottages LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Grossmont Hospital is 0.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Reina's Caring Cottage 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.
Reina's Caring Cottage license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “REINA'S CARING COTTAGE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #374604151. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 9 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Caring Cottages LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is March 30, 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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Starting rate
$5,750 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$5,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,650 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,450–$7,450On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$5,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,250 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,500On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,600 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,850On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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