Overview of Diamond Senior Living

Treat yourself to a glorious retirement with the quaint senior living community of Diamond Senior Living set in the tranquil grounds of Roswell Avenue, Long Beach, CA, that offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, palliative care, and hospice care. The community features 6-bed carefully crafted and senior-friendly accommodations to ensure seniors live with ease. Keep peace of mind with top-tier care and assistance from a dedicated and highly skilled team.

Have a relaxing time and create unforgettable moments embraced by the bright and friendly environment of Diamond Senior Living. Participate in fun activities and engaging learning programs to remain well-versed in the community. Indulge in well-balanced meals freshly served to ensure residents’ dietary satisfaction. With its peaceful setting, Diamond Senior Living is a great place to experience a worry-free retirement.

Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1321 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1321st out of 1648 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
4 years in operation Rank #1108 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1108th out of 1494 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: 77 / 100 Rank #509 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 509th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #500 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 500th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. 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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
5 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceApril 28, 2022
CountyLos Angeles

Ownership & Operating Entity

Diamond Senior Living is legally operated by Diamond Senior Living Inc., and administered by Richard Delarosa.

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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.

14 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #108 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 108th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 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: 95 out of 100. Letter grade A. 14 points above 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 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (88% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
Latest Inspection May 2, 2026

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

This Facility CA Average vs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1 10 This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% 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. 0 3 This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 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. 1 4 This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 0.3 2.5 This facility has 88% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 88% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.2 3.3 This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better

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

This Facility CA Average vs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 6 16 This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 63% better
Complaint visits Info 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 Rank #1 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 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. 2 7 This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Info 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 Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • May 14, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with all licensing and safety requirements.
  • April 26, 2023 inspection cited one deficiency for night supervision staff lacking required CPR and First Aid training.
  • April 22, 2024 annual inspection found full compliance with no deficiencies and proper medication storage, food supplies, and maintenance.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Room / Shared Room

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Richard Delarosa

Co-Owner and Certified Administrator

Richard Delarosa is the co-owner and certified administrator of Diamond Senior Living. With over a decade of experience managing residential care for the elderly, Richard is deeply committed to providing high-quality, family-oriented care. His passion for senior care stems from lifelong personal experience and a dedication to creating a warm, home-like environment for seniors.

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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Long Beach's city center to Diamond Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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83.3% - Diamond Senior Living Inc Private Room / Shared Room

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Diamond Senior Living is located in Long Beach, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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
CA

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
CA

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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Diamond Senior Living

What neighborhood is Diamond Senior Living in?

Diamond Senior Living is in the Artcraft Manor neighborhood of Long Beach.

Is Diamond Senior Living in a walkable area?

Diamond Senior Living has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Diamond Senior Living?

Diamond Senior Living's occupancy is 83%.

Are pets allowed at Diamond Senior Living?

No, Diamond Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Diamond Senior Living?

Richard Delarosa is the administrator of Diamond Senior Living.

How many beds does Diamond Senior Living have?

Diamond Senior Living has 6 beds.

Has Diamond Senior Living had any citations?

Diamond Senior Living has had 1 reported citation since 2022 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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