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Home Sweet Home

3342 Cold Plains Dr.

Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

5 beds • Est. 2003 (22 years)


FYI Safety Score

8.4 Good

0 serious and 1 minor state citation across 5 state inspections, with 1 substantiated complaint. Last inspected in October 2025.

Safety data last updated July 2026

Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.


Why we like it

Home Sweet Home is a 5-bed residential care facility in Hacienda Heights, privately owned and managed by Ali Dastgheib, who holds a psychology degree from UC Irvine and brings hospital experience from Hoag Hospital. Licensed since 2003, the home emphasizes a comfortable, residential environment with round-the-clock care from a small team of dedicated caregivers.

The facility offers private and semi-private rooms with individualized daily living assistance.

  • Solid safety record

    A mostly clean inspection record: 0 serious and 1 minor citations across 5 state inspections, with 1 verified complaint. Nothing here stands out as a red flag, though it's still worth asking how any past issues were resolved.

  • Owner with psychology and clinical background

    The administrator has a degree in Psychology from UC Irvine, hospital experience at Hoag, and published research in developmental psychology. This clinical and behavioral understanding brings depth to care planning that goes beyond basic caregiving.

  • 22 years of owner-operated stability

    Licensed since 2003 and still operated by the original owner. In a 5-bed home, the owner IS the operation. Over two decades of personal commitment to this home is as reliable as it gets.

  • Genuine emphasis on dignity and autonomy

    The mission statement explicitly focuses on respecting residents at every stage of cognitive and physical ability. The commitment to maximizing independence rather than defaulting to maximum supervision reflects a thoughtful care philosophy.

  • Website is for a different location

    The linked website appears to describe a Home Sweet Home in Hercules, California — not Hacienda Heights. The physical location, setting, and possibly the staff may be different. Confirm the actual Hacienda Heights address and visit that specific property.

  • 5 beds is exceptionally intimate

    Even by small-home standards, 5 beds is tiny. This means extremely personalized care but very limited social interaction. Consider whether this level of intimacy is right for your loved one's temperament.


Pricing

Assisted Living

1 Bedroom$5,462/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.


Where you'll live

3342 Cold Plains Dr., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

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Amenities & Services

24-Hour Staff
Medication Management
Dining
Housekeeping
Laundry
Private Bathroom

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Home Sweet Home?
Home Sweet Home has a FYI Safety Score of 8.4 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 1 state citations and 1 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 5 inspections.
How much does Home Sweet Home cost?
Home Sweet Home starts at $5,462 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Home Sweet Home offer memory care?
Home Sweet Home does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Home Sweet Home accept Medi-Cal?
Home Sweet Home is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Home Sweet Home last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Home Sweet Home was on 2025-10-23. The facility has received 5 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Home Sweet Home have?
Home Sweet Home has 1 state citations and 1 verified complaints since 2021 across 5 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 8.4 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Home Sweet Home been in operation?
Home Sweet Home has been licensed for 22 years in Hacienda Heights, California, with a licensed capacity of 5 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
198600256
Size
5 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
October 1, 2003 (22 years)
Licensee
Codruta Paula Valeanu
Administrator
Codruta Paula Valeanu
Phone
(626) 333-4917
Address
3342 Cold Plains Dr., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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