Small home · Licensed for 3 · Santee
Schard's House
8701 Mesa Road 70, Santee, CA 92071Licensed since 2017
Overview
No openings reported
- Licensed for 3: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
State approvals not on file: wheelchair, dementia, hospice and bedridden approvals.
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. 3 AMBULATORY ONLY.
910 - DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED (DD)
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Schard's House: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines, staying through hospice and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,200a month to start
Likely $4,250–$6,400
From 15 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$5,200likely 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$5,200likely $4,250–$6,400
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 small 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 $4,250–$6,550
- $5,200
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,750
- $7,700
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 homes15 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $7,000
15 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,400–$6,550.
- Santee Elderly CareSantee · 0.6 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Julie's Elderly CareSantee · 0.6 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Care Plus MansionEl Cajon · 1.1 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mom's HouseSantee · 1.2 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Lucie's Shady RestSan Diego · 1.4 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Angel's Guest Home #1Santee · 1.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Jobeth Home CareEl Cajon · 1.8 mi · Small home$4,650Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pine Tree Home 2El Cajon · 1.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sierra Sunshine CareEl Cajon · 2.0 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Lake Canyon HomeSantee · 2.0 mi · Small home$5,000Listed 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
- La Mesa Elder CareSan Diego · 2.2 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Green VillaSan Diego · 2.5 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Lake Murray Health Care CenterSan Diego · 2.6 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Noble Living IIEl Cajon · 2.8 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 small 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. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
8701 Mesa Road 70, Santee, CA 92071Address 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 list3.5 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 #374603716 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
May 11, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Angelica Boyles conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. LPA was welcomed by, identified herself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Administrator Victor Schard. The facility is licensed to serve 3 residents all of whom must be ambulatory. LPA accompanied by Administrator, 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. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. (CONTINUED ON LIC 809C) (CONTINUED FROM LIC 809) Per Administrator, 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. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA reviewed staff and resident files. The reviewed files contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. No deficiencies were observed or cited on today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Victor Schard, 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, May 11, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jun 4, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Correia made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual licensing inspection. LPA identified herself to Licensee Victor Schard and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve three (3) residents of whom all three (3) must be ambulatory. During today's visit all three residents were present. During today’s visit, LPA Correia, accompanied by Licensee Schard, toured the interior of the facility. LPA observed the interior of the facility to be sanitary and in good repair. LPA observed required postings, the fire extinguisher was current on inspection, and smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were present and operable. The facility was following disaster drills and had current liability insurance. All residents’ bedrooms had the required furnishings, including padded mattress covers. Toilet and shower were in working order and equipped with non-skid flooring and grab bars. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was 74 F. The facility had an adequate supply of clean linens. LPA observed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and First Aid Kit and Manual. Medications, sharps, and toxins were housed in locked cabinets and inaccessible to residents in care. Per Licensee Schard there are no weapons or ammunition kept on the facility premises. LPA also conducted a review of staff and resident records, including P&I and ledger, all were complete, accurate and up to date. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. This report was discussed with Licensee Schard. A copy of the report and License Rights (01/2016) will be provided at the conclusion of the visit, and signature on this form acknowledges receipt of the rights and a copy of the reports.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 4, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Apr 25, 2024Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Annual ContinuationReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Correia made an unannounced continuation visit of the required annual inspection. LPA was granted entry into the facility by Licensee Schard, identified herself, and stated the purpose of today’s visit, to inspect the facility to ensure that it is in compliance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. During today's inspection LPA observed toxins, medications, and sharp object were inaccessible to clients in care. P & I money matched client ledgers and receipts. A review of Facility records revealed staff and client records were complete. Per Licensee Schard there are no firearms, weapons, or ammunition on the facility premises. LPA observed no bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed an adequate supply of PPE, personal hygiene supplies, and observed 2 days of perishable food and 7 days of non-perishable food to meet the clients dietary needs. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Schard, and a copy of this report along with the Licensee Rights (LIC 9058) will be provided. Licensee Schard's signature below confirms receipt of these documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 25, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Correia made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual licensing inspection. LPA identified herself to Licensee Victor Schard and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to three (3) clients of whom all three (3) must be ambulatory. During today’s visit, LPA Correia, accompanied by Licensee Schard, toured the interior of the facility. LPA observed the interior of the facility to be sanitary and in good repair. LPA observed required postings, fire extinguisher was up to date, and smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were present and operable. All clients bedrooms had the required furnishings, including padded mattress covers. Toilet and shower were in working order, including non-skid flooring and grab bars. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was 70 F. The facility had an adequate supply of clean linens. An overall inspection of the facility began today. However, due to time constraints LPA was unable to complete the visit and will return later to conduct the remaining portion of this inspection. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. This report was discussed with Licensee Schard. A copy of the report and License Rights (01/2016) will be provided at the conclusion of the visit, and signature on this form acknowledges receipt of the rights and a copy of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 14, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2022 · 2 documents
20221 state visit · 1 document
Jun 20, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst Debbie Correia conducted an unannounced Required 1 -Year Visit. LPA identified herself and was greeted and allowed entry to the facility by Licensee Schard, LPA met with Licensee Schard, and discussed the purpose of the visit. During today's visit, LPA Correia, accompanied by Licensee Schard, toured the facility and verified compliance with infection control practices. LPA Correia and Licensee Schard, reviewed the facility’s Plan for Epidemic Outbreak Specific to COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report. LPA observed one central entry point for universal entry screening; routine symptom screening initiated at entry for staff, residents and visitors; a sign-in policy enacted for all visitors. Facility maintains documentation of visitor, staff, and resident vaccination records, all staff were observed with facial coverings. Infection control signs posted at facility entrance and signs were posted throughout the facility to promote universal precautions, hand sanitizer/hand washing stations readily available; a designated visitation area; emergency agencies’ contact information posted in a location visible to staff and residents; and an ample supply of disinfectant products and PPE. No deficiencies were cited during today’s visit. An exit interview was conducted wit Licensee Schard, and a copy of this report, along with the Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 FAS 01/16) were provided to Licensee Schard and the Licensees signature below confirms receipt of the Licensing reports..the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 20, 2022
20211 state visit · 1 document
Jul 15, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Correia conducted an unannounced annual inspection on July 15, 2021. LPA met with Licensee Schard, identified herself and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA, accompanied by Licensee Schard, conducted an overall tour of the facility inside and out. The inspection included, but was not limited to, verifying compliance with statutes, regulations and other written requirements that are most relevant to protecting the health of residents in care and staff, including in the area of infection control practices. LPA reviewed the facility’s Plan for Epidemic Outbreak Specific to COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report (LIC 808) with the Licensee, including but not limited to the following sections: Residents in Care, Staff, Visitors, Facilities without COVID-19. The facility has Plans for Infection Control, and will implement Physical Distancing as needed. LPA assessed the strategies that the facility is employing for the prevention, containment and mitigation of COVID-19, implementation of infection control guidance, ability to quarantine or isolate if necessary and essential health and safety. LPA observed one central entry point for universal entry screening; routine symptom screening initiated at entry for staff, residents and visitors; a sign-in policy enacted for all visitors; signs posted at facility entrance with the facility’s visitor policy and signs throughout the facility to promote hand hygiene, cough/sneeze etiquette and physical distancing; face coverings worn by staff and as much as possible, residents; hand sanitizer/hand washing stations readily available; a designated visitation area; emergency agencies’ contact information posted in a location visible to staff and residents; and an adequate supply of PPE. The facility is in compliance with and has implemented infection control practices as outlined in its LIC 808. No deficiencies were observed during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Schard and a copy of this report along with the Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 FAS 01/16) will be provided via email to the Licensee at the conclusion of the visit. An electronic reply response confirms receipt of these documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 15, 2021
License holder
Schard's House LLC, licensed since 2017.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2017, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 5
- 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 2017, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 0 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
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 Schard's House
Is Schard's House licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Schard's House licensed for?
3 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Schard's House been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Schard's House still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Schard's House cost?
$5,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,250–$6,400. 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 15 small 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 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in Santee that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $5,125 to $6,500 a month, and the middle figure is $6,000 (n = 7 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 Schard's House 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 Schard's House LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Grossmont Hospital is 3.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Schard's House keep a resident on hospice?
Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”
Schard's House license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “SCHARD'S HOUSE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #374603716. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 3 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Schard's House LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is May 11, 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
$6,500 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
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$6,000 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
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$6,000 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
- Map
Starting rate
$3,500 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
- Map
Starting rate
$6,500 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
$5,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,150On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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