Quick answers
- Is Melrose 48 licensed?
- Melrose 48 appears on the official licence list of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential-Elderly”, licence number 374604895, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Melrose 48 have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 6. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Melrose 48?
- 14548 Garden Rd, Poway, CA 92064, San Diego County, California.
- What is the phone number of Melrose 48?
- (858) 967-2176, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Palomar Medical Center Poway, Poway (about 2.7 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Amaikah Home Care LLC0.0 mi · Poway, CA · capacity 6
- Anabella Homecare0.0 mi · Poway, CA · capacity 6
- Casa Mahal0.0 mi · Poway, CA · capacity 6
- Gate Manor0.0 mi · Poway, CA · capacity 6
- Gate Manor II0.0 mi · Poway, CA · capacity 6
- Gate Manor III0.0 mi · Poway, CA · capacity 6
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Palomar Medical Center Poway2.7 mi · Poway, CA
- Palomar Health Downtown Campus10 mi · Escondido, CA
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos13 mi · San Marcos, CA
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Residential-Elderly |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | MELROSE 48 |
| Licence number | 374604895 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 6 |
| Address | 14548 Garden Rd, Poway, CA 92064 |
| County | San Diego |
| State | California |
| Phone | (858) 967‑2176 |
| Licensing agency | California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of California — California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances