Considering Poway Senior Living in Poway? It's a CCLD-licensed RCFE with 50 licensed beds (license #374601456). Below are the verified facts plus a practical framework for deciding if it's the right fit.
| Provider | Poway Senior Living |
|---|---|
| License type | Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) (CCLD-licensed) |
| City | Poway, CA 92064 |
| Address | 13340 Civic Center Dr |
| Licensed capacity | 50 beds |
| CCLD license # | 374601456 |
| 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.
Poway location & hospital context
Poway Senior Living is located in Poway, San Diego County. Nearby hospitals include Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Sharp Grossmont Hospital (La Mesa). Hospital proximity matters for discharge placements and ongoing specialist access, so families often factor drive time when comparing communities.
What RCFE costs near Poway Senior Living
RCFEs in the Poway 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 Poway Senior Living
The strongest predictors of care quality at an RCFE aren't in the brochure. Ask the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio (daytime numbers hide the real picture), staff turnover rate over the past year, and how long the administrator has been in place. Ask what care needs would force a move-out, how the care plan is built and how often it's updated, and how medications are managed. Walk the halls at a meal and an activity — notice whether residents are engaged. Confirm the CCLD license type and check citation history at ccld.dss.ca.gov before committing.
Is Poway Senior Living the right fit?
Poway Senior Living is CCLD-licensed for RCFE care in Poway; 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 Poway-area communities.
Questions to ask when you tour Poway Senior Living
- How do you handle a resident fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m.?
- Can I visit unannounced after we've signed?
- Do you have any current CCLD citations or enforcement actions?
- What are the move-out triggers — what conditions require a higher level of care?
- What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio?
Common questions about Poway Senior Living
Is Poway Senior Living licensed in California?
How many beds does Poway Senior Living have?
What does it cost near Poway Senior Living?
How we help with Poway Senior Living
San Diego Senior Advisor helps Poway families evaluate RCFEs like Poway Senior Living at no cost. We verify the CCLD license, compare it against other licensed Poway-area options, and stay reachable through the move. Think of us as a knowledgeable local second opinion — free to you, funded only by successful placements.
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.