Imperial Beach Senior Home is a 18-bed RCFE in Imperial Beach, California, licensed by the California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) of CDSS (license #374601003). Here's what the public record shows and how to evaluate it.
| Provider | Imperial Beach Senior Home |
|---|---|
| License type | Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) (CCLD-licensed) |
| City | Imperial Beach, CA 91932 |
| Address | 550 Donax Ave |
| Licensed capacity | 18 beds |
| CCLD license # | 374601003 |
| License status | Licensed |
| County | San Diego County, CA |
How California regulates RCFEs
California licenses Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) under Health & Safety Code §1569, administered by the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) of CDSS. An RCFE can provide non-medical personal care assistance; a memory care unit operates under the same RCFE license with a CCLD secured-unit endorsement. For higher-acuity needs, a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) licensed under the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is required. Verify any RCFE license at ccld.dss.ca.gov — it's free and takes minutes.
Imperial Beach location & hospital context
Imperial Beach Senior Home is located in Imperial Beach, San Diego County. Nearby hospitals include Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Chula Vista. Hospital proximity matters for discharge placements and ongoing specialist access, so families often factor drive time when comparing communities.
What RCFE costs near Imperial Beach Senior Home
RCFEs in the Imperial Beach area typically run $3,800–$6,500 per month (2026). Pricing at any specific community depends on care level, room type, and community size. California's Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) and VA Aid & Attendance (available through the VA San Diego Healthcare System) can offset significant care costs for those who qualify — ask us what applies to your family.
How to evaluate Imperial Beach Senior Home
Staffing and transparency are the most important signals at any RCFE. Find out the awake-overnight staffing level, caregiver turnover, and the tenure of the administrator. Ask for an itemized, all-in monthly rate for your parent's specific care level, and what triggers a move to higher-cost care. Probe how the community handles a decline — a fall, new incontinence, or memory changes — and how it communicates with families. Visit more than once, unannounced, and check CCLD inspection history.
Is Imperial Beach Senior Home the right fit?
Imperial Beach Senior Home is CCLD-licensed for RCFE care in Imperial Beach; whether it's right for your parent depends on their specific needs, budget, and preferences. A free advisor can compare it head-to-head with other licensed Imperial Beach-area communities.
Questions to ask when you tour Imperial Beach Senior Home
- How are medications managed, and how are errors tracked?
- Is your CCLD license active and what type is it (Standard vs. with Memory Care endorsement)?
- What activities are offered seven days a week — not just weekdays?
- How do you handle a resident fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m.?
- Can I visit unannounced after we've signed?
Common questions about Imperial Beach Senior Home
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How we help with Imperial Beach Senior Home
We're a free, local senior-care advisory service — families never pay us. If Imperial Beach Senior Home is on your shortlist, we can tell you how it compares to other licensed CCLD options on cost, care level, and availability. We earn nothing unless you choose to move in somewhere and are glad you did. We'll also tell you about strong alternatives in Imperial Beach that don't pay us.
About this page: the facility facts above come from California CCLD/CDSS licensing data. We don't publish unverified reviews or ratings — we share the public record and help you evaluate the community in person. Confirm the current license at ccld.dss.ca.gov before you sign anything.