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Tessie Board and Care

7229 Zest Street

San Diego, CA 92139

5 beds • Est. 1993 (33 years)Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW)


FYI Safety Score

9.9 Excellent

A strong track record. 1 older citation is on file but nothing in the last 2 years and no substantiated complaints. Last inspected in March 2025.


Why we like it

Tessie Board and Care is a 5-bed small residential care home in San Diego. Over 3 state inspections, the facility has received 1 Type B citation (minor, non-immediate issues) and no Type A citations (serious).

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

  • Excellent safety record

    The FYI Safety Score™ is 9.9 out of 10 (Excellent), placing Tessie Board and Care among the top-rated facilities based on state inspection data. Only 1 citation across the review period.

  • Intimate home setting

    Only 5 beds — a small, personal environment where staff can give individualized attention to each resident.

  • 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

1 Bedroom$6,230/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

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Where you'll live

7229 Zest Street, San Diego, CA 92139

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is Tessie Board and Care?
Tessie Board and Care has a FYI Safety Score of 9.9 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 1 state citations and 0 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 3 inspections.
How much does Tessie Board and Care cost?
Tessie Board and Care starts at $6,230 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Tessie Board and Care offer memory care?
Tessie Board and Care does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Tessie Board and Care accept Medi-Cal?
Yes, Tessie Board and Care participates in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program and accepts Medi-Cal.
When was Tessie Board and Care last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Tessie Board and Care was on 2025-03-28. The facility has received 3 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Tessie Board and Care have?
Tessie Board and Care has 1 state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 3 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 9.9 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Tessie Board and Care been in operation?
Tessie Board and Care has been licensed for 33 years in San Diego, California, with a licensed capacity of 5 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
370804859
Size
5 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
March 12, 1993 (33 years)
Licensee
Pedrosa, Teresita D. & Benjamin R.
Administrator
Pedroso, Teresita
Phone
(619) 773-6360
Address
7229 Zest Street, San Diego, CA 92139

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


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