San Diego, California
Opalec Board and Care
Assisted Living · Residential Care
5638 Plumas Street, San Diego, CA 92139
Opalec Board and Care in San Diego provides assisted living and residential care in an intimate six-bed home.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- January 2015
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 1
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 2
AI summary
Opalec Board and Care, a 6-bed elder care home licensed since 2015, has 1 Type A finding (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 1 Type B finding (administrative, such as paperwork or posting issues) over 11.6 years, both occurring within the past three years.
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- Track record — Across more than 11 years of operation, the home has accumulated one Type A and one Type B citation, along with two substantiated allegations, a modest but not negligible record for a small 6-bed home.
- Recent 3 years — Both the Type A and Type B citations, plus both substantiated allegations, fall within the most recent three years rather than being spread across the full licensed period, so this is a current pattern worth discussing rather than an old, resolved matter.
- Complaints — All 3 recent inspections were tied to complaint investigations, and of 8 allegations investigated over the license period, 2 were substantiated (about 25%), while the other 6 were unsubstantiated.
- Operating tenure — More than a decade of licensure gives useful context, but the concentration of findings in the last three years suggests something changed recently rather than reflecting a long-standing issue.
- 1.What specifically was cited in the Type A finding, and what corrective actions were taken and verified by the state?
- 2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated, and what steps has the home taken since to address them?
- 3.Has staffing, management, or care practice changed in the past three years that might explain the recent increase in complaint investigations?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #374603444
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 1
- Type B citations · administrative
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 10
Facility evaluation
Jan 26, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jan 24, 2025
Facility evaluation
Sep 10, 2024
Complaint investigation
Aug 15, 2024
Facility evaluation
Jul 8, 2024
1–5 of 10 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,500 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $4,500 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
4 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Garden / Courtyard
- Walking paths
Dining Options
2 features- Accommodates special diets
- All-day / Flexible meal times
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
Summarized from reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
There isn't enough reviewer feedback yet to confirm daily care quality, so families should tour and ask questions directly before deciding on Opalec Board and Care.
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- Staff & care — The community advertises comprehensive personalized care including 24-hour supervision, medication management, and assistance with bathing, dressing, and transfers.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Opalec is described as a small, warm, and welcoming home-like setting with a garden and walking paths for residents to enjoy.
- Activities — Residents have access to movie nights, community-sponsored events, and a library to support engagement and socialization.
- Staff & care — There are no published resident or family reviews yet, so it's worth asking current families directly about their experience with daily care and staff attentiveness.
- Value & pricing — Confirm on a tour exactly what the starting rate of $4,500 per month includes and how costs change as care needs increase.
- Communication — Ask how the community keeps families updated on their loved one's condition and whether regular care plan reviews or family meetings are offered.
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