Assisted Living & Board and Care in Beaumont, CA — 8 Licensed Homes

Beaumont's licensed senior care landscape consists of 8 homes, each operating as a board and care facility with capacity for 6 residents or fewer. No larger assisted living communities are currently licensed in the city. The 48 total licensed beds across these 8 homes means families have a narrow but consistent set of small residential options to evaluate. This concentration of smaller-scale settings shapes how the search unfolds: fewer choices, but a uniform scale across what is available.

Both board and care homes and larger assisted living communities operate under state licensing from the California Department of Social Services as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, or RCFEs. These facilities provide help with daily activities such as meals, housekeeping, and personal care, but they do not offer skilled medical care, which is the domain of nursing homes. The state license and ongoing inspection process ensure that each RCFE meets baseline standards for safety and operations. Families evaluating a home can access that home's license status and inspection reports through the CDSS Community Care Licensing Division, a public record that provides direct insight into how the facility has performed under state oversight.

Comparing a small board and care home to a larger community requires weighing several factors. A smaller home, typically converted from a residential house, may differ from a larger facility in its physical layout, resident count, and how daily routines operate. A larger community might offer more on-site services or activities, though Beaumont has no such communities currently licensed. Families should visit each home, observe the setting, and ask how staff respond to residents' needs and preferences. Questions about meal planning, daily schedules, transportation, visiting hours, and how the home handles health-related concerns will help clarify what each setting actually provides.

Costs for care in an RCFE vary from home to home, and families should ask each home directly about its rates and what services are included. Several sources can help cover these costs. Private funds are one option. Long-term care insurance, if a family member has a policy, may cover part or all of the expenses. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance benefits. Riverside County participates in California's Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver, which can help pay for care services (not room and board) at participating homes. Slots are limited and there is currently a waitlist; new applicants enroll through a Care Coordination Agency. One home listed on this directory in Beaumont accepts the Assisted Living Waiver, providing an option for eligible applicants if space becomes available.

Families can begin by reviewing the board and care homes listed below, then comparing how each aligns with their needs before considering options outside Beaumont.