Pricing ranges from
    $5,036 – 6,043/month

    Mike's Angels LLC Board and Care

    318 Sandalwood Dr, Calimesa, CA, 92320
    2.4 · 5 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    1.0

    Good staff, owner makes unsafe

    I lived here and chose it for the small, clean home (max 6 residents), long-tenured staff, and private rooms - though it's very expensive. In my experience staff genuinely prioritize care, but the owner is abusive: she blamed employees to cover herself, stole residents' supplies, and physically fought with clients, causing bruises and bleeding; residents are afraid to speak up. Staff try hard, but the owner's behavior makes this place unsafe.

    Pricing

    $5,036+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $6,043+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    2.40 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      2.4
    • Meals

      2.4
    • Amenities

      2.4
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Long-tenured care provider
    • Priority on resident care
    • Small home size (up to 6 residents)
    • Private and shared room options
    • Clean facility

    Cons

    • Owner alleged to physically abuse residents
    • Reports of bleeding and bruising from incidents
    • Residents reportedly afraid of the owner
    • Accusations that owner blames employees to cover misconduct
    • Reports of stolen client supplies
    • Safety and management concerns
    • High / expensive price

    Summary review

    The reviews present a starkly mixed and ultimately troubling picture of Mike's Angels LLC Board and Care. On the positive side, reviewers note a small-house model (up to six residents), availability of private and shared rooms, and a generally clean facility. There is also mention of a long-tenured care provider and statements that resident care is a stated priority, which suggest some continuity of caregiving staff and potential for individualized attention in a small setting.

    However, the dominant and most serious themes across the reviews are allegations about the owner’s behavior and systemic management problems. Multiple summaries explicitly accuse the owner of physically abusing clients — including descriptions of fights that allegedly caused bleeding and bruising — and creating an atmosphere of fear among residents. Reviewers also claim the owner steals clients’ supplies and shifts blame onto employees to cover her conduct. These are severe, recurring allegations that raise immediate concerns about resident safety, abuse, theft, and the integrity of on-site leadership.

    The juxtaposition of experienced care staff and deeply concerning management allegations is a key pattern. While frontline caregivers may be long-tenured and focused on resident care, reviewers indicate those staff may be undermined or scapegoated by the owner’s actions. That pattern suggests the facility may have competent caregiving capacity that is compromised by leadership behavior and potential accountability failures. It also raises the possibility that employees feel unable to speak up or intervene effectively if the owner is directly involved in misconduct.

    Facility characteristics are reported positively in a few areas: small size that can allow personalized attention, availability of private rooms, and overall cleanliness. Those are meaningful advantages for families seeking a more home-like setting. At the same time, reviewers point out that the facility is expensive, which amplifies the concern: paying a premium should correlate with safety, transparency, and professional management, yet the reviews allege the opposite.

    There is little to no information in the provided summaries about dining, activities, medication management, clinical outcomes, or regulatory compliance (inspections, citations, licensing status). The absence of those details limits the ability to assess those aspects and means prospective families should explicitly request documentation and references on those topics.

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is dominated by safety and management red flags that outweigh the operational positives. When allegations include physical abuse, visible injuries, theft, and a climate of fear, these are matters that typically warrant immediate verification and reporting to appropriate authorities. For anyone considering this facility or researching concerns, the reviews suggest concrete next steps: ask for recent inspection reports and staffing records, request references from multiple families, observe interactions in person, closely monitor residents for unexplained injuries or missing personal items, and—if allegations appear credible—report concerns to Adult Protective Services, the licensing agency, or local law enforcement and pursue formal investigations.

    In summary, while Mike's Angels LLC appears to offer some desirable features of a small, clean residential care home with experienced caregivers, the recurring and serious allegations about the owner’s conduct, safety breaches, and management practices are the most salient and worrisome theme in these reviews. Those issues overshadow the facility’s operational strengths and should prompt careful verification and immediate attention from families and regulators.

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    About Mike's Angels LLC Board and Care

    Mike’s Angels is a Board and Care home established in 2010 in loving memory of Michael Kiter. Created by his wife, Hortencia Kiter, who brings over fifteen years of experience as a Home Health Aide, the home was founded out of a deep commitment to compassionate and respectful care for seniors. Hortencia's background and heartfelt dedication have contributed to an environment where residents are not simply clients but are considered as cherished individuals, fondly referred to as “Angels.”

    Upon entering Mike’s Angels Board and Care, there is an immediate sense of warmth and belonging. The atmosphere has been intentionally designed to resemble a true home, prioritizing comfort for both residents and their families. This homelike setting underscores the belief that emotional well-being is just as important as physical health, and that peace of mind for loved ones is essential.

    Mike’s Angels offers residential living for seniors who are in need of assistance. The facility specializes in long-term care for individuals aged 60 and above, including those who value their independence but require a secure and supportive environment. The home serves elderly men and women who may be fragile, in need of supervision, guidance, or ongoing care as their needs change over time.

    Caregivers at Mike’s Angels are comprehensively trained in key areas affecting senior health, including Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Memory Loss, and Hospice care. Each caregiver at Mike’s Angels is fully background screened, fingerprinted, and reference checked, ensuring a team of dedicated professionals. Staff members hold certifications in both First Aid and Medication Management, demonstrating a commitment to resident safety and wellness.

    At its core, Mike’s Angels remains dedicated to providing a dignified and nurturing place for seniors, reflecting the caring legacy of Michael Kiter and the heartfelt mission of Hortencia Kiter. The focus on individual attention, respect, and high-quality support sets Mike’s Angels apart as a thoughtful choice for those seeking a comforting and attentive home for their loved ones.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    6

    Inspections

    1

    Type A Citations

    1

    Type B Citations

    5

    Years of reports

    22 Jan 2025
    Found the home operating within its licensed capacity with adequate staff, safe conditions, and posted rights and safety notices. Identified missing documentation for the timing of medication administration for four residents.
    12 Jan 2024
    Identified a staffing deficiency after an unannounced visit showed two staff on site for five residents, with two staff lacking current First Aid/CPR certification in their records. Noted bathroom water temperature of 109 degrees Fahrenheit, while other safety measures and overall conditions were generally adequate.
    12 Jan 2024
    Reviewed inspection of a care facility, detecting staff training deficiency.
    07 Feb 2022
    Identified a deficiency related to fire-safety equipment, noting two extinguishers had service tags from 2016, while infection-control measures were in place and PPE supplies were limited.
    07 Feb 2022
    Noted deficiencies in infection control measures and outdated fire extinguishers were identified during the inspection.
    • § 1569.618(3)
    21 Jan 2020
    Inspectors found that the facility was safe, clean, and in compliance with regulations, with only one minor deficiency noted regarding hot water temperature.
    • § 87202(a)

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