Foothills Residential Care

Overview of Foothills Residential Care

Make the most of your best years at Foothills Residential Care, an idyllic haven in San Luis Obispo, CA, offering assisted living. Residents also receive top-tier care tailored to their unique needs from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. The community also ensures residents feel at ease during their stay, helping with housekeeping, laundry, and linens.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends, accompanied by various activities and fun programs. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals, provided three times daily, alongside delightful snacks. For residents’ convenience, medication management is also taken care of. With its dedicated services and nurturing environment, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

Types of Care at Foothills Residential Care

Assisted Living

6-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

18 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 75 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

100%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

6 / 6

Average residents per home in California 87 per day

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceJuly 20, 2007

CountySan Luis Obispo

Foothills Residential Care is legally operated by Quines, Jane, and administrated by Jane Quines.

Specific ProgramsHospice Waiver

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 0 citations 4 total visits 0 complaint visits 4 official inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection July 15, 2025 Annual Inspection

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	0	10	This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better

Standout metricNo citations on file since 2022 — the California average is 10.

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	4	16	This facility has 75% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 75% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	0	13	This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	0	7	This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	4	4	This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies cited in the last four annual inspections from July 13, 2022, through July 15, 2025. Inspectors found the building clean, in good repair, and compliant with all regulatory and infection control requirements, with no complaints substantiated. The consistent absence of citations or violations shows stable compliance with licensing and safety standards over time.

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What does this home offer?

Total Residents: 6 Residents

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Dining Services

Housekeeping Services

Social and Recreational Activities

Personal Care Assistance

1.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from San Luis Obispo's city center to Foothills Residential Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

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Who is the owner of Foothills Residential Care?

The legal owner and operator of Foothills Residential Care is Quines, Jane.

Is Foothills Residential Care in a walkable area?

Foothills Residential Care has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Foothills Residential Care?

Foothills Residential Care's occupancy is 100%.

Who is the administrator of Foothills Residential Care?

Jane Quines is the administrator of Foothills Residential Care.

How many beds does Foothills Residential Care have?

Foothills Residential Care has 6 beds.

Are there photos of Foothills Residential Care?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Foothills Residential Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Foothills Residential Care?

Foothills Residential Care is located at 696 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, United States.

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