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Uc Care Senior Living III
Small home·Licensed for 6·San Diego, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$6,000 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,900–$7,350
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
- Last state visitFebruary 25, 2026CDSS inspection record
Uc Care Senior Living III is a small care home in San Diego — 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 2020.
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 Uc Care Senior Living III
Is Uc Care Senior Living III licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Uc Care Senior Living III licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Uc Care Senior Living III been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Uc Care Senior Living III still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Uc Care Senior Living III cost?
$6,000 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,900–$7,350. 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 9 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 49 other homes of a similar licensed size in San Diego that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,950 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 49 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.
Does Uc Care Senior Living III take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Kdpk III Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
UC San Diego Health La Jolla - Jacobs Medical Center & Sulpizio Cardiovascular 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 Uc Care Senior Living III 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.
Uc Care Senior Living III license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “UC CARE SENIOR LIVING III”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #374604279. 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 Kdpk III Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is February 25, 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 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 5 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident
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 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 5.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
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
- 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
$6,000a month to start
Likely $4,900–$7,350
From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$6,000a month
Likely $4,900–$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
Starting monthly rate$6,000likely $4,900–$7,350
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 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 (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 $4,900–$7,500
- $6,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,700–$10,500
- $8,000
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for 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 9 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.
9 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $5,650–$8,750.
- 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 9 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Right Choice Senior Living University CitySan Diego · 0.2 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Autumn Villas on Honors DriveSan Diego · 0.8 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Clairemont Guest HomeSan Diego · 1.9 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Right Choice Senior Living ClairemontSan Diego · 2.3 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- La Jolla VistaLa Jolla · 2.5 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Canyon Guest HomeSan Diego · 2.7 mi · Small home$7,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Butterfly Gardens IILa Jolla · 2.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- La Jolla Casa FiestaLa Jolla · 2.8 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sea Breeze Senior LivingLa Jolla · 2.8 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 6325 Dennison Street, San Diego, CA 92122Address 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 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2020. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated February 25, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- February 25, 2026
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 2020.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Feb 25, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Natasha Persaud conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was greeted and allowed entry into the facility and conducted the visit with Staff, Raquel Jimenez. LPA, accompanied by staff, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, but needed some repair. During the inspection of food items in the fridge/freezer, once the door was opened there were some wires sticking out from the bottom. The main bathroom's shower used by the residents had rust. Also, one of the sink cabinet door's doesn't open and the other door looked like rotting wood at the bottom. The garage door lock is broken, which contains the laundry room. However, there is no access from the house to the garage. The sun room has large hanging piece of ripped screen. The locked shed located in the backyard has so many items that the storage has buckled and the side opened up, allowing an opening/access from the side. 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, 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 and measured at 118 F.. 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, and/or fireplaces accessible to residents. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. Continued on LIC 809C. No pools or bodies of water were observed on the premises. Per the licensee's staff, 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 was complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA reviewed multiple staff and resident records/files. The disaster drill was not readily available at the facility. However, staff confirm they attend the training. The Resident Appraisals were not updated annually for two residents. The Physician Reports for three residents were incomplete and/or inaccurate. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. A deficiency was observed and cited during today's annual inspection. Advisory Notes were also issued. An exit interview was conducted with Staff, Raquel Jimenez 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, Feb 25, 2026
The state marks this report as 8 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Feb 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Boyles conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The LPA introduced herself and disclosed the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Beatriz Jimenez. Administrator Flora Kelly arrived during the visit and assisted the LPA. The facility was licensed for a capacity six (6), approved for six (6) non-ambulatory, of which one (1) may be bedridden, and a hospice waiver for five (5). LPA, accompanied by caregiver, 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. 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 residents. Medications were labeled, and stored in locked areas. No pools, nor bodies of water were observed on the premises. Per staff, no firearms, nor ammunition were kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher(s) were present. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff and reviewed multiple staff and client records/files. No deficiencies were observed or cited during today's annual inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Caregiver Beatriz Jimenez, to whom a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 10, 2025
Jan 23, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabel Martinez conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The LPA introduced himself and disclosed the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Beatriz Jimenez. Administrator Flora Kelly arrived during the visit and assisted the LPA. The facility was licensed for a capacity six (6), approved for six (6) non-ambulatory, of which one (1) may be bedridden, and a hospice waiver for five (5). LPA, accompanied by caregiver, 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. 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, and stored in locked areas. No pools, nor bodies of water were observed on the premises. Per staff, no firearms, nor ammunition were kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher(s) were present. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. The LPA interviewed staff and reviewed multiple staff and client records/files. No deficiencies were observed or cited during today's annual inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Flora Kelly, to whom a copy of this report, and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058), were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 23, 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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in San Diego County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Right Choice Senior Living
San Diego · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$5,600 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Uc Care Senior Living I
San Diego · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$6,000 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Uc Care Senior Living II
San Diego · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$5,850 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Uc Senior Care IV
San Diego · Small home · 0.2 mi away
$5,700 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Right Choice Senior Living University City
San Diego · Small home · 0.2 mi away
$6,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Sunset Residential Care
San Diego · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$5,800 a month to start · Covelight estimate