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The Park Grove
Small home·Licensed for 6·San Luis Obispo, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$6,300 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $5,150–$7,750
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitDecember 30, 2025CDSS inspection record
The Park Grove is a small care home in San Luis Obispo — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2016.
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 The Park Grove
Is The Park Grove licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is The Park Grove licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has The Park Grove been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is The Park Grove still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does The Park Grove cost?
$6,300 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $5,150–$7,750. 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 and similar homes 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 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in San Luis Obispo that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $5,800 to $7,500 a month, and the middle figure is $7,500 (n = 6 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 The Park Grove 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 Jss Marcos, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
French Hospital Medical Center is 1.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can The Park Grove keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
The Park Grove license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “PARK GROVE, THE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #405802269. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Jss Marcos, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2016, 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 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is December 30, 2025, 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 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 6 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. 6 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 6 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — 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
$6,300a month to start
Likely $5,150–$7,750
From 15 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$6,300a month
Likely $5,150–$7,900
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Starting monthly rate$6,300likely $5,150–$7,750
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 small homes and similar homes 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 $5,150–$7,900
- $6,300
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,950–$10,850
- $8,300
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 15 small homes and similar homes 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.
15 homes like this within 15 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,600–$7,500.
- 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 15 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Welcome Home Residential Care for the ElderlySan Luis Obispo · 0.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Chateau RoseSan Luis Obispo · 1.7 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Vista Rosa Elder CareSan Luis Obispo · 2.0 mi · Mid-size home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Vista Rosita Elder CareSan Luis Obispo · 2.0 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Foothills Residential Care for the ElderlySan Luis Obispo · 2.7 mi · Small home$5,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Edna Rose ResidenceSan Luis Obispo · 4.6 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- M & L South Bay Maxi CareLos Osos · 10 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Heritage ResidenceGrover Beach · 10 mi · Small home$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Southbay Maxi CareLos Osos · 10 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alder HouseArroyo Grande · 11 mi · Mid-size home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sachele Senior Guest Home IIILos Osos · 11 mi · Small home$5,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Casa Rosa Elder CareArroyo Grande · 14 mi · Mid-size home$7,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Cypress Garden Home CareArroyo Grande · 14 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Garden View InnAtascadero · 15 mi · Mid-size home$5,250Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Park Place Assisted LivingAtascadero · 15 mi · Mid-size home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 338 Margarita Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401Address 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 2022, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2016. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated December 30, 2025.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- December 30, 2025
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 0
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2016.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents
Dec 30, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At 10:50am, on 12/30/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Haner-Tomasko arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the annual facility inspection. LPA met with Administrators Sisenando Marcos and Susan Claire Marcos, announced who he was and the reason for the visit. Administrators and LPA conducted a full tour of the facility. This facility is a single story residential home with six resident single occupancy bedrooms. One resident bedroom has a private en suite bathroom, two bedrooms share a "jack and jill" bathroom, and there is one full shared bathroom. There is a living room, dining area, kitchen and office area. A staff bedroom is located off the kitchen and a staff only full bathroom next to the living room. There is a garage with access to laundry machines, hazardous items are locked in cabinets for resident safety. LPA noted that the backyard has ample space and the front yard has seating and shade for residents and visitors. LPA noted fresh fruit and snacks in the kitchen for residents to enjoy. The facility has battery operated smoke detectors in each room that are all working, the carbon monoxide detectors are in the hallways and functioning normally. LPA observed a fire extinguisher in the hsllway that was tagged current and in the green compression range, serviced on 1/13/2025. The facility sprinkler system was tested on 1/10/2025 by Mid-Coast Fire Protection. LPA tested facility hot water at 105*(f), within regulation temperatures 105*-120* (f). LPA observed at least 2-days of perishable and at least 7-days of nonperishable foods. LPA noted that the facility is clean and in good repair. Medications, Staff and resident files are locked in the office area. LPA conducted a sample medication audit and reviewed the facilities Centrally Stored Medication Records, finding no violations. LPA conducted a staff and resident file review. LPA and Administrators conducted a review of the annual care tool modules. There were no deficiencies cited at this time. Exit interview conducted, report signed, and report provided to the Administrators.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 30, 2025
The state marks this report as 6 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Nov 20, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At 9:00am on 11/20/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) De Leon conducted an unannounced annual visit. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator's Sisenando Marcos and explained the purpose of the visit. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted with Administrator. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Infection Control: The facility has a current Infection Control Plan. The facility has a sign in and out clipboard for visitors at entry with hand sanitizer. The bathrooms have toilet paper, paper towels, and hand soap. The facility has EPA approved disinfectants spray and cleaners. The facility has a 30 day supply of PPE. Quarantined or isolated individuals will have meals and medication delivered to rooms. Staff are trained on infection control and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Operational Requirements: The facility has a current plan of operation with the department. The Facility is operating in compliance with the granted fire clearance. The facility has current liability insurance and expires on 01/01/2025. The facility is approved for a capacity of 6 with 6 Non-Ambulatory of which 6 may be bedridden. Hospice approved for 4. Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility is a 8 bedroom, 6 bedrooms for resident use. The facility has 4 bathrooms currently occupying 3 residents and 2 full time live in Administrators. LPA was authorized to enter and inspect facility. The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. The showers have non-skid mats. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit inside and outside for safety. Disinfectant, cleaning solutions and poisons are inaccessible to residents, locked in laundry room. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has an fenced backyard for client use with plenty of shade. The gates on the sides of house are self closing and self latching. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. Continued 809-C Staffing: The facility employes 2 full time live in Administrators. Staff records are kept confidential. Files reviewed had current 1st Aid/CPR, Personnel Records/Application, Health screening with TB results, and Finger print clearance/Associations/exemptions. Administrator file was reviewed for Continuing Education requirements and current Administrator Certificate. Administrator Certificate expires 11/03/2025. Personnel Records & Training: The facility keeps confidential files for each staff member. Staff have training to met topics to cover for 2024. Residents Rights and Information: All required personal rights are posted. CCL and LTCO Complaint posters are posted. The facility has a posting board on the wall in the entry with all required postings posted. The facility offers telephone and internet service to residents in care. Planned Activities: The facility has a cupboard with puzzles, games, books and TV in rooms and living rooms, Residents walk around pathways in the back yard. There is enough space inside and outside for activities. The residents do what they want and what they like to do. Food Service: The facility handles and prepares food safely. The facility has 2 day perishables and 7 day non-perishables to meet the food service requirement. The freezer is kept at 0 degrees and the refrigeration is kept at 40 degrees or lower. All food is covered, stored and marked appropriately. Food, snacks and drinks are available when the residents want them. Emergency supply of food and water is available. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. Kitchen staff are observed for personal hygiene and food sanitation practices. Incidental Medical and Dental Services: Facility provides or assists in providing transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) along with the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruct Records (CSMDR). LPA checked medications for all residents, no medications was expired, medication labels were not altered and medications were stored in original containers. Resident Records & Incident Reports: The facility keeps separate files on each resident confidentially. Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. LPA reviewed 3 resident files for signed Admission Agreements, Personal Rights, Safeguard for property and valuables, LIC. 602A Physicians report, Pre-appraisals, Appraisals Needs and Services Plan, Emergency and ID forms, all forms were legible and completed in separate confidential binder for each resident in care. Continued 809-C Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. The facility conducts quarterly disaster drills. The fire extinguishers was charged and last inspected on 09/10/2024. Emergency exits and telephone numbers were posted. A set of keys is available for staff on all shifts to access full facility in an emergency. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. All items that could pose a danger, sharps, cleaners were locked or in accessible to residents in care. The facility has no resident currently on oxygen. The facility does not have any residents on Hospice in care. The facility does not have any residents receiving Home Health services. The facility does not have delayed egress. Exit doors have alarms. LPA interviewed 2 staff and 1 residents. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 20, 2024
Dec 19, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At 9:05am on 12/19/2023, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Jeffries arrived unannounced to the facility to conduct the annual facility inspection. LPA met with Administrator's Sisenando and Susan Marcos announced who he is and the reason for the visit. LPA conducted a full facility tour. LPA noted that this is a 8 bedroom and 4 bathroom There are 6 resident rooms and two staff rooms. Three of the 4 bathrooms are resident bathrooms and one bathroom is designated for staff. LPA observed at least two days of perishable and at least seven days of non perishable foods on hand in the facility, There is emergency water and food stored in the garage. This facility has a full use generator on the property. LPA noted that there are smoke detectors located throughout the facility that are hardwired and functional, LPA noted that the carbon monoxide detector is located in the hallway and is functioning properly. LPA noted the two fire extinguishers on hand are currently tagged and in the green. The facility has a fire sprinkler system that was pressure certified on 01/10/2023 by Mid-Coast Fire Protection and will be reinspected in January of 2024. LPA noted that all rooms had exit doors and all passageways and doors were free and clear of obstructions. LPA noted that the facility is clean and in good repair. LPA conducted a sample medication audit and reviewed the centrally stored medication record (CSMR). LPA reviewed staff and resident files. LPA noted that resident rooms have proper lighting storage and linins. LPA noted that the water temperature in the facility is within regulation parameters of 105*-120*(f). LPA noted that during the full inspection of the facility and facility grounds there were not violations or citations. Administrators and LPA conducted a full review of the annual care tools modules. LPA noted that there were no technical, violations, or citations issued as a result of the full care tools review. LPA noted that there are no citations issued as a result the this annual inspection. Exit interview, report read, and report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 19, 2023
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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in San Luis Obispo County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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The Residence IV
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Welcome Home Residential Care for the Elderly
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Bob & Corky's Care Home III
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$6,200 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Bob & Corky's Care Home IV
San Luis Obispo · Small home · 1.4 mi away
$6,300 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Bob & Corky's Care Home
San Luis Obispo · Small home · 1.4 mi away
$6,100 a month to start · Covelight estimate