Emmaus Care IBoard and Care Home in San Diego, California
License Verification
LicensedLicense data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
Emmaus Care I at a glance
Emmaus Care I is one of 147 board and care homes listed in San Diego.
It is licensed for 6 beds — a residential home rather than a community, against a San Diego average of about 21.
It offers memory care: licensed for dementia & memory care by the california dss.
State inspection record
California's licensing inspectors have visited Emmaus Care I 11 times, most recently on Sep 15, 2026. There is 1 complaint on record.
- Licensed since
- Sep 12, 2006
- Last visit
- Sep 15, 2026
- Visits on record
- 11
- Complaints
- 1
Citations: 5 Type A · 9 Type B (counted per visit)
What do these numbers mean?
Type A citations are for an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or rights. Type B citations are for something that could become one if it is not fixed.
The state counts citations per visit, so a follow-up visit can count the same citation again. The state publishes about five years of records.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing — checked Oct 9, 2026.
A local advisor reads every inspection and complaint report on Emmaus Care I and emails you a plain-English summary, usually within one business day.
Memory Care Available
In addition to its regular board and care home services, Emmaus Care I is licensed to care for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer's — a dementia diagnosis is not required to live here.
- Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS
Compare Emmaus Care I with the other board and care homes in San Diego by size, published price and state license.
Nearby Services & Attractions
Nearby Places
Everyday services recorded near this address include Mesa Village Park (0.5 mi), All Things Ube Desserts (0.6 mi) and Glory Christian Church of San Diego (0.6 mi). Distances are straight-line.
- 1💊Mercy Health PharmacyPharmacy0.6 mi
- 2🏥0.8 mi
- 3🛒Vinh-Hung SupermarketGrocery0.7 mi
- 4🌳0.5 mi
- 5📚0.8 mi
- 6⛪0.6 mi
- 7🏦CitibankBank0.7 mi
- 8🍽️All Things Ube DessertsRestaurant0.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Emmaus Care I
- What type of care does Emmaus Care I provide?
- Emmaus Care I is a board and care home in San Diego, California, licensed for 6 residents.
- Where is Emmaus Care I located?
- Emmaus Care I is at 8738 Covina Street, San Diego, California 92126. It is near Mesa Village Park.
- When was Emmaus Care I last inspected?
- California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited Emmaus Care I on Sep 15, 2026.
- Has Emmaus Care I had any citations?
- As the state tallies them (per visit, so a follow-up visit can count a citation again), Emmaus Care I's public record lists 5 Type A and 9 Type B citations. The full inspection report, free from a local advisor, explains each one.
- Who operates Emmaus Care I?
- The state license for Emmaus Care I is held by Emmaus Care, Inc., first licensed on Sep 12, 2006.
- Who can live at Emmaus Care I?
- The state licenses Emmaus Care I to serve residents with dementia. Its license notes: "Facility serves six (6) non-ambulatory elderly residents; age 60 and above. Hospice waiver approved for two (2) residents."
- Does Emmaus Care I care for residents with dementia?
- Yes. Emmaus Care I's state license carries a dementia care authorization. Listed services: Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS.
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