Free Family Guide
The Family Guide to Choosing a Residential Care Home in California.
Written for adult children navigating care for the first time. No jargon, no sales pitch — the checklist we wish every family had.
What's inside
Four sections, one checklist you can bring on every tour.
1. Questions to ask on the phone
35+ questions that get real answers — about staffing ratios, night coverage, staff training, and how a home handles changes in condition.
2. What to look for on a tour
A room-by-room walk-through checklist: bathrooms, call systems, kitchen, outdoor space, and the little details that tell you how a home is actually run.
3. How to check a license on CDSS
Step-by-step: use the California Department of Social Services Facility Search to look up any home's license, inspection history, and complaints — before you visit.
4. How to pay for care
Plain-English overview of private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid & Attendance, and why most RCFEs are private-pay — plus what questions to ask about rates and rate increases.
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One more thing
Opening soon in Wildomar
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