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Emmaus Care I

8738 Covina Street

San Diego, CA 92126

6 beds • Est. 2006 (19 years)


FYI Safety Score

7.5 Fair

6 citations in the last 2 years across 8 inspections. 2 substantiated complaints on file. Last inspected in November 2025.


Why we like it

Emmaus Care I is a 6-bed small residential care home in San Diego. Over 8 state inspections, the facility has received 4 Type A citations (serious) and 2 Type B citations (minor).

This facility does not appear to have a website. Contact them directly for details about services, availability, and pricing.

  • Intimate home setting

    Only 6 beds — a small, personal environment where staff can give individualized attention to each resident.

  • Regulatory citation history

    Has received 4 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.

  • Limited information available

    This facility does not have a website, which limits the information we can provide. We recommend contacting them directly to learn about their services, staffing, and care approach.


Pricing

Assisted Living

Shared Room$3,800/mo
Private Room$4,800/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

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Where you'll live

8738 Covina Street, San Diego, CA 92126

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is Emmaus Care I?
Emmaus Care I has a FYI Safety Score of 7.5 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 6 state citations and 2 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 8 inspections.
How much does Emmaus Care I cost?
Emmaus Care I starts at $3,800 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Emmaus Care I offer memory care?
Emmaus Care I does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Emmaus Care I accept Medi-Cal?
Emmaus Care I is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Emmaus Care I last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Emmaus Care I was on 2025-11-07. The facility has received 8 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Emmaus Care I have?
Emmaus Care I has 6 state citations and 2 verified complaints since 2021 across 8 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 7.5 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Emmaus Care I been in operation?
Emmaus Care I has been licensed for 19 years in San Diego, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
374601468
Size
6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
September 12, 2006 (19 years)
Licensee
Emmaus Care, Inc.
Administrator
Deena Shah
Phone
(858) 566-4625
Address
8738 Covina Street, San Diego, CA 92126

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


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