Mission of Love
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Hesperia, CA

Mission of Love

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Hesperia, CA

Overview of Mission of Love

Mission of Love in Hesperia, California, stands as an assisted living facility providing a nurturing haven for individuals requiring both memory care and assisted living services. This welcoming community not only accepts respite stays but also features wheelchair-accessible showers for resident convenience. With available resident parking and a pet-friendly policy, Mission of Love prioritizes the comfort and well-being of its residents. The facility boasts indoor and outdoor common areas, an activity center, and an on-site beauty and barber service, creating a vibrant and engaging environment.

Conveniently located near several hospitals, Mission of Love, with its 14-bed capacity, offers a personalized and attentive senior care community in the Mountain View Acres neighborhood, emphasizing its commitment to assisted living for seniors.

Bed community size
14-bed community Rank #1305 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1305th out of 1657 homes in California. 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.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
17 years in operation Rank #458 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 458th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 56 / 100 Rank #1180 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1180th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #720 / 1530Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 720th out of 1530 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1530. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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
11 / 14
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJanuary 20, 2009
CountySan Bernardino

Ownership & Operating Entity

Mission of Love is legally operated by Mission Of Love Ii Inc., and administrated by Jessica V. Villanueva.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsThe Denton Program, How You Can Help, Wish List, Like Us On Facebook, Letters, Letters of Gratitude, Stories from Past Volunteers, Calendar, Past Missions, Belize, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Moore, Oklahoma
Volunteer ProgramsYes

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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.

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

Rank #630 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 630th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 5 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (20% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Citations per year (20% below)
• Citations per inspection (61% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
Latest Inspection January 26, 2026

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. 810 This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 13 This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #413 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 74 This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 22.5 This facility has 20% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 20% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.33.3 This facility has 61% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (1.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 61% 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. 616 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. 113 This facility has 92% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 92% better Rank #210 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 17 This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 110 This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better

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

  • The January 26, 2026 annual inspection found no deficiencies across physical plant, food service, care, medical services, or records.
  • The March 4, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated improper restraint use posing immediate health and safety risk to a resident.
  • The February 7, 2025 annual inspection cited four deficiencies including failure to update infection control and emergency plans, and inactive fire alarm/sprinkler services.

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Single-storey

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Places of interest near Mission of Love

Address 3.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hesperia's city center to Mission of Love's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.83 miles to nearest hospital (Desert Valley Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Mission of Love is located in Hesperia, 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.
CA

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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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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14
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56
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-Mission Of Love II Inc.-
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HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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4
0
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2
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CA AVG 3
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8
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AL

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MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission of Love

Who is the owner of Mission of Love?

The legal owner and operator of Mission of Love is Mission Of Love Ii Inc..

Is Mission of Love in a walkable area?

Mission of Love has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Mission of Love?

Mission of Love's occupancy is 79%.

Who is the administrator of Mission of Love?

Jessica V. Villanueva is the administrator of Mission of Love.

How many beds does Mission of Love have?

Mission of Love has 14 beds.

Has Mission of Love had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Mission of Love has had 8 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Mission of Love?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Mission of Love in the photo gallery on this page.

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