Buena Vista Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Hemet, CA

Buena Vista Assisted Living

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Hemet, CA

Overview of Buena Vista Assisted Living

Peacefully situated in the serene neighborhood of South Buena Vista St, Hemet, CA, Buena Vista Assisted Living is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living care. With top-notch care and assistance tailored to each resident’s unique needs, residents can rest assured of living their later years comfortably. Housekeeping, linen services, and mobility assistance are also provided for residents to live a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community works closely with family members and invites them to visit whenever possible to prevent residents from getting lonely.

Here, residents are encouraged to remain active and well-connected with a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and stimulating programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. Three healthy and delicious meals are also served daily to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, respite care, outside rehabilitation, and physical therapy are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Live a joyous retirement with the community’s dedicated care and age-friendly services.

Bed community size
74-bed community Rank #962 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 962nd out of 1644 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
6 years in operation Rank #901 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 901st out of 1497 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 47 / 100 Rank #1420 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1420th out of 2087 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
54%
Rank #1265 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1265th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
40 / 74
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMay 20, 2020
CountyRiverside
RCFE Number336407968
AccreditationsLicensed in the State of California

Ownership & Operating Entity

Buena Vista Assisted Living is legally operated by Buena Vista Al LLC and Buena Vista Assisted Living Ll, and administered by Robyn Icamen.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactGriselda Garcia, Associate (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

4 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #925 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 925th out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 77 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 4 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total visits (at CA avg)
5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (10% below)
• Citations per inspection (82% below)
• Complaint visits (54% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 910 This facility has 10% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 10% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 43 This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse Rank #829 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 829th out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 54 This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.63.3 This facility has 82% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 82% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 1616 This facility has total visits in line with the California average (16 vs. CA avg 16).— At avg
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 613 This facility has 54% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 54% better Rank #651 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 651st out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 57 This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 310 This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better

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

  • The most recent inspection on September 17, 2025 found the facility ready for a capacity increase with no health or safety deficiencies and granted fire clearance.
  • The October 23, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated three deficiencies related to resident record maintenance, residents left in soiled briefs, and improper disposal of discontinued medications.
  • The January 9, 2025 complaint investigation cited one deficiency for failing to report a power outage to the licensing department as required by regulations.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Studio

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hemet's city center to Buena Vista Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Buena Vista Assisted Living is located in Hemet, California.
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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).
CA

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
CA

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
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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.
CA

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
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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.
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High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Buena Vista Assisted Living

Who is the owner of Buena Vista Assisted Living?

Buena Vista Assisted Living is legally operated by Buena Vista Al LLC and Buena Vista Assisted Living Ll, and administered by Robyn Icamen.

Is Buena Vista Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Buena Vista Assisted Living has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Buena Vista Assisted Living?

Buena Vista Assisted Living's occupancy is 54%.

How long has Buena Vista Assisted Living been in business?

Buena Vista Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Buena Vista Assisted Living?

Yes, Buena Vista Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Buena Vista Assisted Living?

Robyn Icamen is the administrator of Buena Vista Assisted Living.

How many beds does Buena Vista Assisted Living have?

Buena Vista Assisted Living has 74 beds.

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