Quick answers
- Is Schard's House licensed?
- Schard's House 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 374603716, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Schard's House have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 3. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Schard's House?
- 8701 Mesa Road 70, Santee, CA 92071, San Diego County, California.
- What is the phone number of Schard's House?
- (619) 334-8546, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Grossmont Hospital, La Mesa (about 5.0 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).
- Angel's Guest Home #10.0 mi · Santee, CA · capacity 6
- Julie's Elderly Care0.0 mi · Santee, CA · capacity 6
- Lake Canyon Home LLC0.0 mi · Santee, CA · capacity 6
- Lantern Crest0.0 mi · Santee, CA · capacity 100
- Lilac Chateau 10.0 mi · Santee, CA · capacity 6
- Mom's House0.0 mi · Santee, CA · capacity 6
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Grossmont Hospital5.0 mi · La Mesa, CA
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego7.1 mi · San Diego, CA
- Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego9.7 mi · San Diego, CA
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Residential-Elderly |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | SCHARD'S HOUSE |
| Licence number | 374603716 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 3 |
| Address | 8701 Mesa Road 70, Santee, CA 92071 |
| County | San Diego |
| State | California |
| Phone | (619) 334‑8546 |
| 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