Small home · Licensed for 6 · Orange
Glo-Rilynn Guest Home
2143 E. Altura, Orange, CA 92867Licensed since 1996
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 4 residents
Not on file: bedridden approval.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
6 NON-AMBULATORY, HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Glo-Rilynn Guest Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,750a month to start
Likely $3,900–$5,850
From 18 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,750likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,750likely $3,900–$5,850
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,900–$6,050
- $4,750
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,600–$9,250
- $7,250
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes18 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,400 to $8,000
18 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,950–$7,050.
- Summit View Assisted LivingOrange · 0.5 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Nohl Ranch Elederly CareOrange · 0.6 mi · Small home$3,400Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Touch of Care at MarywoodOrange · 0.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa Park GardensVilla Park · 1.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Orange ManorOrange · 1.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Amparo Elder Care HomeOrange · 1.4 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Lakeview Elderly CareAnaheim · 1.5 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Cheerful Heart Home VVilla Park · 1.6 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Flowers Family Care 2Orange · 1.6 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunshine Retirement HomeVilla Park · 1.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Traditions at Stacey LeeOrange · 2.0 mi · Small home$7,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- A Touch of Care at CannonOrange · 2.4 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- South Home CareAnaheim · 2.4 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Care of Heart for Elderly in OrangeOrange · 2.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Cyecrest Guest HomeOrange · 2.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Addie's Cottage Senior LivingAnaheim · 2.8 mi · Small home$5,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Versa-Care Home IPlacentia · 2.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A.C.E. Advanced Care for ElderlyAnaheim · 3.0 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
2143 E. Altura, Orange, CA 92867Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - AnaheimHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.9 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #306000470 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 2 of 4 documents
20251 state visit · 1 document
Nov 25, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On November 25, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Garlli Tat conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of a required annual inspection. LPA explained the purpose for the visit and was greeted and granted entry by staff on duty. During the visit, staff on duty contacted the facility administrator (AD) Emerlene Zarate about the visit. For this visit, there are two staff members on duty, both of which are background cleared and associated. AD assisted with the inspection. The PUB475 ‘See Something, Say Something’ poster was observed to be located by the front entrance. LPA observed the Administrator's Certificate for Emerlene Zarate, which expires on September 3, 2026. The facility is a Residential Care facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six residents, six of which may be non-ambulatory, none of which may be bedridden, and a hospice waiver for four. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD. For this visit, there are a total of six non-ambulatory residents in care, four of which are on hospice, and none are bedridden. The facility is a single story home. There are a total of seven bedrooms, four of which are private resident bedrooms, one shared bedroom, and two staff bedrooms. LPA toured each bedroom with the AD and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and free of any hazards. LPA observed the staff bedrooms are kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well as auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of three full bathrooms. Continued on LIC 809-C. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets and faucets were operational and showers were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Water temperature in the bathrooms were measured to be between 107.2 and 116.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked in a kitchen cabinet, inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the kitchen. Fire extinguisher was dated and tagged on July 3, 2025. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is posted by the front entrance. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on July 18, 2025. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supplies, located in the kitchen pantry and the garage. LPA observed that the First Aid kit had all the required components. Medications were observed to be locked in a medication cabinet in the kitchen, inaccessible to residents in care. Chemicals were observed to be locked underneath the kitchen sink and in the garage. LPA observed the door leading to the detached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The garage is used for storage and laundry. For the exterior portion, LPA observed patio furniture under shading, and the grounds were free of any hazards or obstructions. There are two exit gates in the backyard that can be opened in case of an emergency. There is a shed in the backyard which is locked and used for storage. A pool was observed with a fence surrounding it. The fence has a padlock. During this visit, six resident files and three staff files were reviewed. All staff are background cleared and associated with the facility. LPA reviewed residents’ medication and medication records and two resident interviews were conducted. Based on today's observations, there are no deficiencies being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. A Technical Violation was issued during the visit. An exit interview was conducted with Emerlene Zarate. This report was reviewed with the administrator and a copy was provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 25, 2025
The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
20241 state visit · 1 document
Nov 15, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samer Haddadin made an unannounced required annual inspection at this facility. LPA was greeted and granted entry, where LPA met with Administrator Emerlene Zarate and stated the purpose of this visit. The facility is a single-level structure and licensed for six non-ambulatory with a hospice waiver for four. This facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). At the time of the visit there were five residents in which three out of the five on hospice care. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were 6 resident rooms one of which was vacant. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested at 108.5-110.4 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged with service tag dated July 22,2024. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. Toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants were observed to be inaccessible to clients. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked.For the exterior portion, facility had outside furniture in good repair; grounds were free of tripping hazards and debris. The backyard contained a swimming pool with a locked fence surrounding the pool. Facility has a 2-car garage which is kept locked and used for storage, contained emergency supplies, an operational washer/dryer, freezer and refrigerator. Kitchen was in good repair with cleaning supplies and sharp items kept locked and made inaccessible to residents in care.LPA reviewed 5 residents' files and observed they had all required documentation LPA reviewed Medications log and observed they were kept locked in a cabinet near the kitchen and inaccessible to residents in care. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 15, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2022 · 2 documents
20221 state visit · 1 document
Oct 26, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Tapia made an unannounced required annual inspection at this facility. LPA met with Administrator Emerlene Zarate and stated the purpose of this visit. The facility is a single-level structure and licensed for six non-ambulatory with a hospice waiver for four. This facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly/Dementia. At about 9:26 am, LPA Tapia was granted entry after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) screening procedure. For this visit, LPA observed 2 residents in care and staff members on duty. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were 6 resident rooms 4 of which were vacant. Resident rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Manual smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and auditory exit alarms were tested to be operational. Bathroom was observed to be in good repair and provided with grab bars and hot water was measured at 104.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Administrator stated the water boiler is on the other side of the home and if they raise the temperature it will make the rest of the water in facility too hot. Administrator will investigate adjusting the water temperature. Facility met the minimum two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food stock requirements. Facility had adequate supplies of personal protective equipment in place. Fire extinguisher was observed. For the exterior portion, facility had outside furniture in good repair; and grounds were free of tripping hazards. The backyard contained a swimming pool with a locked fence surrounding the pool. Facility offers a 2-car garage which is kept locked and used for storage, contained emergency supplies, an operational washer/dryer, freezer and refrigerator. Kitchen was in good repair with cleaning supplies and sharp items kept locked and made inaccessible to residents in care. Medications were kept locked separately. LPA Tapia reviewed the COVID 19 mitigation plan and the Emergency Disaster Plan of the facility. LPA discussed Assembly Bill 665 that requires a licensee of any adult care residential facility that has internet service to provide at least one internet access device, such as a computer, smart phone, tablet or other device, that: can support real-time interactive applications; is equipped with video conferencing technology, including microphone and camera functions; and is dedicated for client or resident use. For this visit, no deficiency was noted in areas observed. One advisory was issued today. LPA Tapia conducted an exit interview with Administrator Emerlene Zarate and a copy of this report was explained and left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 26, 2022
The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
20211 state visit · 1 document
Oct 28, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by caregiver. Administrator arrived shortly after and met with LPA. LPA accompanied by caregiver began the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. There are six residents in care and there are no active covid-19 cases in the facility. LPA observed a check in station in the outside entry of the facility which follows covid guidelines. Facility is taking temperatures daily and documenting the results. LPA observed two residents in the living room watching TV and the remainder of residents in their bedrooms. All residents appeared clean and well taken care of. LPA observed required department posting and covid-19 precautionary postings in the facility. LPA inspected bathrooms and observed to have ample supply of soap and they appeared to be clean. LPA inspected residents’ bedrooms and they appeared to be clean and sanitary. All bedrooms were observed to have all the required components. The facility has four private bedrooms with one resident per and one bedroom is shared with two residents. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan posted. Facility has back-up emergency food and ample supply of PPE. LPA toured the outside of the facility and observed several shades seating areas for resident’s enjoyment. LPA observed there is a swimming pool that meets Title 22 regulations at this time. The facility has completed the LIC808 Mitigation Plan, LPA reviewed and approved the plan on today’s visit. LPA emailed the signed and approved plan to the Administrator for their records. Based on the observation made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were noted today per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with the Administrator and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 28, 2021
License holder
Wallace, James, licensed since 1996.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 1996, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 4
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 1996, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 0 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Glo-Rilynn Guest Home
Is Glo-Rilynn Guest Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Glo-Rilynn Guest Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Glo-Rilynn Guest Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1996, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Glo-Rilynn Guest Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Glo-Rilynn Guest Home cost?
$4,750 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,900–$5,850. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 11 other homes of a similar licensed size in Orange that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,250 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 11 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Glo-Rilynn Guest Home take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Wallace, James, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim is 1.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Glo-Rilynn Guest Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Glo-Rilynn Guest Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “GLO-RILYNN GUEST HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306000470. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Wallace, James, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 1996, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 1996, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1996, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1996, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is November 25, 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Estimated starting rate
$5,350 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,400–$6,600On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$6,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,150On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,300 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,550On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,700 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,650–$7,000On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,700 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,650–$7,000On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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