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Ridgeview Gardens
Mid-size home·Licensed for 15·Poway, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,650 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,450–$7,400
- Home sizeLicensed for 15Mid-size care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJuly 1, 2026CDSS inspection record
Ridgeview Gardens is a mid-size care home in Poway — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 15 residents since 2021. 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 Ridgeview Gardens
Is Ridgeview Gardens licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Ridgeview Gardens licensed for?
15 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Ridgeview Gardens been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Ridgeview Gardens still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Ridgeview Gardens cost?
$5,650 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,450–$7,400. 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 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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.
Among 8 other homes of a similar licensed size in Poway that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,250 to $7,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,250 (n = 8 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 Ridgeview 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 Ridgeview Gardens Management LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Palomar Ucsd Medical Center Poway is 2.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Ridgeview Gardens keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Ridgeview Gardens license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “RIDGEVIEW GARDENS”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #374604403. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 15 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Ridgeview Gardens Management LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2021, 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 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is July 1, 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 15 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 5 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 13 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. APPROVED FOR 15 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 13 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. TWO NON-AMBULATORY IN BEDROOMS #7 AND #9. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 5.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — 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
Covelight estimate
$5,650a month to start
Likely $4,450–$7,400
From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,650a month
Likely $4,450–$7,500
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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,650likely $4,450–$7,400
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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 (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 $4,450–$7,500
- $5,650
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,300–$10,400
- $7,650
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 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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.
13 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$7,050.
- 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
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- Huntington ChateauPoway · 0.9 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Poway Elder CarePoway · 1.1 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Anabella HomecarePoway · 1.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Casa MahalPoway · 1.9 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mount Carmel Assisted LivingSan Diego · 3.3 mi · Small home$6,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Rb Senior ResidencesSan Diego · 3.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
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- Sage VillaSan Diego · 3.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
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Where it is
- 13612 Aubrey St, Poway, CA 92064Address 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 2021, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2021. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 1, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- July 1, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 1
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 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 2021.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Jul 1, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Boyles 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 House Manager Mirtha Oropeza. LPA, accompanied by staff, 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. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows and screens, 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 resident 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 sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, fireplaces, or open-faced heaters accessible to residents. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. (CONTINUED ON LIC 809C) (CONTINUED FROM LIC 809) No pools or bodies of water were observed on the premises. Per House Manager, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. LPA reviewed multiple staff and resident records/files. The reviewed files contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. Proof of current/active business liability insurance was presented. No deficiencies were observed or cited on today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with House Manager Mirtha Oropeza, 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 1, 2026
Jul 16, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Correia conducted an unannounced Required annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by Caregiver Anna Pedroza, identified herself, and shortly later met with House Manager (HM) Mirtha Oropeza who explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is Licensed to serve a capacity of 15 residents, all of which (15) may be non-ambulatory, 13 may be bedridden, and five (5) who receive Hospice Services. During today’s inspection, there were a total of thirteen (13) residents in care. A review of resident and staff records were complete and accurate. The facility has current liability insurance and Administrator Certification. The facility’s last disaster drill was conducted in May of 2025, and the last fire inspection was in March of 2025. Per HM Oropeza there are no firearms or weapons kept on the facility grounds. LPA Correia, accompanied by HM Oropeza, conducted a facility tour of the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each resident's bedroom. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms and bathrooms contained all the required furnishings and were equipped with the required safeguards. [CONTINUED ON LIC809-C] (CONTINUED FROM LIC809) LPA observed extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. The facility had at least 2 days’ supply of perishable food, and at least 7 days of non-perishable food present. All sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, fireplaces, or open-faced heaters were inaccessible to residents in care. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in a locked room. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to residents in care were with-in regulation. The facility’s ambient temperature measured at 76 degrees Fahrenheit. The interior and exterior of the facility were free from obstructions and LPA observed no bodies of water on the premises. Based on today’s inspection, there are no deficiencies being cited. An exit interview was conducted with House Manager Oropeza and was informed a copy of this report, and Licensee Rights - LIC 9058 (rev. 01/16) will be provided ar the conclusion of the visit. Signature receipt acknowledges receipt of these documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 16, 2025
Jul 16, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Juliana Barfield 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 Caregiver Ana Pedroza. House manager Mirtha Oropeza arrived fifteen minutes later. According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of fifteen (15) residents, of whom 15 may be non-ambulatory, of which 13 may be bedridden. During today’s inspection, there were a total of twelve (12) residents in care. This facility does not feature a secured perimeter or delayed egress doors. LPA, accompanied by Mirtha Oropeza , toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected resident bedrooms. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. 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 resident activities. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to residents were all compliant. There was at least 2 days supply of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, fireplaces, or open-faced heaters observed available to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. (CONTINUED ON LIC809-C) (CONTINUED FROM LIC809) No pools or bodies of water were observed on the premises. Per Mirtha Oropeza, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit was complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. Mirtha Oropeza also presented proof of current/active business liability insurance. No deficiencies were observed or cited during today's annual inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Mirtha Oropeza 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 16, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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?
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