Opalec Board and Care is a small, home-like assisted living and board and care facility in San Diego, located at 5638 Plumas Street, where up to six seniors can live in private or shared rooms with space that feels warm and welcoming, and folks there get the kind of focused, one-on-one help people often need as they age, whether it's help with bathing, dressing, moving around, or medication management, and you'll find the staff always around since the facility is staffed 24 hours a day by caring, trained caregivers. The community serves people who want a quieter, family-style setting instead of a large, busy place, and there's a focus on meaningful interactions and making sure everyone feels respected and secure. Opalec Board and Care has private and semi-private room choices, one-bedroom and studio suites, and the place itself looks and feels more like a house than an institution, with a tidy dining room, a small library, a garden, outdoor spaces, and even a little book room and greenhouse for anyone who enjoys reading or growing things.
Residents here get three fresh meals cooked by a chef daily, snacks in between, and plenty of attention to dietary needs, especially for things like diabetes or high blood pressure, so if someone needs a special diet or some help during meals, that also gets taken care of. Activities are planned every day, including arts and crafts, exercise, movie nights, music, game areas, community events in the evenings, and other programs, and the staff also organize things like trips to doctor appointments, group dining, or wellness programs meant to keep the mind and body active. The facility can help residents with dementia or Parkinson's, by having specially trained caregivers, and people who might need spoon feeding, escorting within the home, or help using the bathroom, get support with compassion and consistency.
It's a residential care home licensed since 2015 under License #374603444, regulated by California's Department of Social Services, so there are six licensed beds, and the care there is meant for both long-term stays and short-term respite care, offering relief for family caregivers when needed, with hospice and memory care services available too. The staff nurse, caregiver team, and the owner, who has run the place since 2004, work together to make sure people get the right kind of support, and they're ready to handle things like medication reminders, incontinence care, and diabetes management, plus there's always help with laundry, cleaning, and housekeeping. There are high-definition TVs, telephones in each room, free WiFi and cable, a chapel for anyone who likes quiet time, and amenities like a beauty and barber shop, a jacuzzi or sauna for relaxation, and services like massage.
The facility is known for being attentive and creating a lot of peace of mind for families, promoting dignity and a sense of belonging. It matches residents with staff based on individual needs, so care plans are personalized, covering everything from to appointments, one-on-one attention, to making daily routines manageable. Opalec Board and Care accommodates those accepting SSI and those in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, serves clients from the San Diego Regional Center, and helps with all kinds of activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and moving around. The cost starts at $2,500 a month and the setup aims to provide both independence and safety in a way that feels a lot like home, with supportive staff always ready if you need anything, and thoughtful activities every day to keep everyone involved and respected.
