Santee Senior Living Center is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) in Santee, CA, with 38 licensed beds and an active CCLD license (#374601720). This page combines the public record with what to look for on a visit.
| Provider | Santee Senior Living Center |
|---|---|
| License type | Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) (CCLD-licensed) |
| City | Santee, CA 92071 |
| Address | 9440 Carlton Hills Blvd |
| Licensed capacity | 38 beds |
| CCLD license # | 374601720 |
| 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.
Santee location & hospital context
Santee Senior Living Center is located in Santee, San Diego County. Nearby hospitals include Sharp Grossmont Hospital (La Mesa), Scripps Mercy San Diego. Hospital proximity matters for discharge placements and ongoing specialist access, so families often factor drive time when comparing communities.
What RCFE costs near Santee Senior Living Center
RCFEs in the Santee 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 Santee Senior Living Center
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 Santee Senior Living Center the right fit?
Santee Senior Living Center is CCLD-licensed for RCFE care in Santee; 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 Santee-area communities.
Questions to ask when you tour Santee Senior Living Center
- 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?
- How long have the administrator and head caregiver been in their roles?
Common questions about Santee Senior Living Center
Is Santee Senior Living Center licensed in California?
How many beds does Santee Senior Living Center have?
What does it cost near Santee Senior Living Center?
How we help with Santee Senior Living Center
San Diego Senior Advisor helps Santee families evaluate RCFEs like Santee Senior Living Center at no cost. We verify the CCLD license, compare it against other licensed Santee-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.