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Opalec Board And Care

(619) 434-6366

About Opalec Board And Care

Opalec Board And Care brings personalized assisted living to San Diego's 92139 neighborhood, where experienced staff support daily living activities while residents maintain their independence. We focus on creating a comfortable home environment where seniors receive the care they need with dignity and respect.

Community at a glance

Capacity

6 residents

State license

#374603444, Licensed

Location

San Diego, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted Living

Contact & location

5638 Plumas Street, San Diego, California 92139

(619) 434-6366

California inspection record

From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Opalec Board And Care. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports

State inspectors last visited Opalec Board And Care on January 26, 2026.

Since January 2023, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections, 5 complaint visits and 3 other visits.

Inspectors issued 2 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.

Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.

The state investigated 3 complaints, and found 2 allegations substantiated.

Last visit

Jan 26, 2026

Routine inspections

4

Type A citations

2

Type B citations

2

Visits and citations

Kind of visitVisitsType AType B
Routine inspections400
Complaint investigations511
Other visits311

Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Jan 26, 2026, Jan 24, 2025, Jan 24, 2024, Jan 20, 2023.

Complaints

  • August 15, 20241 allegation substantiated, 3 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
  • June 4, 20241 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
  • February 22, 20242 unsubstantiated
substantiated:
the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
inconclusive:
the state could not prove or disprove it.
unsubstantiated:
it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
unfounded:
the state found it false or not possible.

License

License number
374603444
License type
Residential Care Elderly
Status
Licensed
Licensed capacity
6 residents
Licensed since
January 20, 2015
Licensee
Opalec, Lilia M
Administrator
Leann Cox Opalec

Location

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5638 Plumas StreetSan Diego, CA 92139

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near San Diego

Assisted Living: frequently asked questions

Has Opalec Board And Care had any violations?+

California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Opalec Board And Care 2 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations since January 2023. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.

When was Opalec Board And Care last inspected?+

State inspectors last visited on January 26, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.

Have there been complaints about Opalec Board And Care?+

The state investigated 3 complaints since January 2023. Of the allegations, 2 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 6 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.

How much does assisted living cost?+

The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+

Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.

What's the difference from a nursing home?+

Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.

Senior living in San Diego Assisted Living in California Assisted Living guide Information last updated October 2026