Caring Hearts Cottage
About Caring Hearts Cottage
Caring Hearts Cottage is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in Vista, San Diego County, California, offering assisted living. Licensed for 8 residents. The monthly price shown is a Chapter estimate for this area and care level — the community can claim this listing and publish its verified pricing.
Last state inspection visit: September 14, 2026 · 1 citation in about five years
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Medi-Cal & Medicare
Not on the state's list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers as of May 11, 2026, so Medi-Cal is unlikely to cover care here — ask the community, since the list changes. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
How Medi-Cal, ALW & Medicare work for assisted living · ALW homes in San Diego County
State inspection record
For comparison, 55% of larger communities (7+ beds) in San Diego County have no Type A citations, and the typical one has 0 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations. Larger homes get visited and cited more often, so compare like with like, and read what each citation was for.
What these terms mean
- Type A citations are the most serious: a violation that poses an immediate or substantial risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
- Type B citations are less serious violations that could become a risk to residents if they aren't corrected.
- Substantiated: The state found the allegation was true.
- Not proven (inconclusive or unsubstantiated): There wasn't enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
- Unfounded: The state found the allegation was false or couldn't have happened.
Read Caring Hearts Cottage's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record
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Caring Hearts Cottage cost & FAQ
How much does Caring Hearts Cottage cost?
Caring Hearts Cottage's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $7,200: base rent of about $6,000 plus a typical assisted living add-on of about $1,200. Expect a one-time community fee of around $3,000. This is an estimate based on Vista-area prices for this care level; Caring Hearts Cottage hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.
What does the monthly price at Caring Hearts Cottage include?
The all-in figure combines base rent (room, meals and basic services) with the typical care add-on for average needs. Care costs rise with the level of help a resident needs, so ask Caring Hearts Cottage for an assessment-based quote.
What type of care does Caring Hearts Cottage provide?
Caring Hearts Cottage is listed for assisted living. It holds California state license #374604315 and is licensed for up to 8 residents.
Does Caring Hearts Cottage accept Medi-Cal?
Caring Hearts Cottage is not on the state's list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers as of May 11, 2026, so Medi-Cal is unlikely to cover care here. Ask the community directly, since the list changes. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
Has Caring Hearts Cottage had any state citations or complaints?
In about the last five years of California Community Care Licensing records (as of October 27, 2026), the state visited Caring Hearts Cottage 7 times, most recently on September 14, 2026. It received 0 Type A citations (the most serious kind) and 1 Type B citation. The state investigated 2 complaints: 0 allegations were substantiated, 11 not proven and 0 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.
How do I tour Caring Hearts Cottage?
Pick a time in the tour booker on this page and your request goes to Caring Hearts Cottage only. Chapter never sells your information, and you won't get calls from referral agents. You can also call the community directly at (619) 246-0731.
Compare prices nearby: senior living costs in Vista · 2026 California cost report