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Cuddle Care HomeLicense #306000629 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareCuddle Care HomeLicense #306000629 · 416 E. Chestnut Ave., Orange, CA · (714) 282-8951Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$4,650/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,800–$5,750 · See costs

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    From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

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Small home · Licensed for 5 · Orange

Cuddle Care Home

416 E. Chestnut Ave., Orange, CA 92867 · Licensed since 1997

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Cuddle Care Home

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,650 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,800–$5,750 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Licensed for 5: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 5 residents
  • Hospiceup to 3 residents

Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

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5 NON-AMBULATORY, HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Cuddle Care Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,650a month to start

Likely $3,800–$5,750

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$4,650likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$4,650likely $3,800–$5,750

    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 $3,800–$5,950
$4,650
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,500–$9,150
$7,150
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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes18 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,400 to $8,000

$3,400$8,000

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

18 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,950–$6,200.

  • The Orange ManorOrange · 0.3 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Amparo Elder Care HomeOrange · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Flowers Family Care 2Orange · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Cheerful Heart Home VVilla Park · 1.7 mi · Small home
    $8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sunshine Retirement HomeVilla Park · 1.7 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Summit View Assisted LivingOrange · 1.8 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • South Home CareAnaheim · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Nohl Ranch Elederly CareOrange · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $3,400Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Cyecrest Guest HomeOrange · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • A.C.E. Advanced Care for ElderlyAnaheim · 2.0 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Villa Park GardensVilla Park · 2.1 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Touch of Care at MarywoodOrange · 2.1 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Care of Heart for Elderly in OrangeOrange · 2.5 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • CaringbridgeAnaheim · 2.5 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Addie's Cottage Senior LivingAnaheim · 2.5 mi · Small home
    $5,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lakeview Elderly CareAnaheim · 2.8 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Traditions at Stacey LeeOrange · 2.9 mi · Small home
    $7,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Rose Garden Board and CareOrange · 2.9 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · 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.

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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.

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Where it is

416 E. Chestnut Ave., Orange, CA 92867Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Chapman Global Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.2 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).

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The 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 #306000629 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Aug 18, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. conducted an unannounced visit for the Required 1 Year Inspection. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit, and was greeted and granted entry by Administrator (AD) Nellie Mae Caudle. For today’s visit, LPA observed a total of one resident in care and two staff members on duty. LPA observed that the Administrator Certification Bureau (ACB) has received the AD Certificate renewal for AD Nellie Mae Caudle. LPA observed that the PUB475 "See Something, Say Something" poster was posted by the entryway. LPA Ramirez toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD Caudle. The facility is a one story home and is licensed for five non-ambulatory residents, of which three may be on hospice. There are a total of four resident bedrooms and one staff bedroom. LPA Ramirez toured each bedroom in the facility and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and were kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of two restrooms. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Water temperature tested at 188.0 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged and located by the bedrooms' hallway. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on December 8, 2025. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C... LPA Ramirez observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan. Licensee was advised to use the updated Emergency Distaste Plan (LIC610E) dated December 2025. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply. LPA observed that the First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPA observed that medications and toxins were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The medications are locked in a kitchen cabinet. For the exterior portion, LPA Ramirez observed a shaded area, patio furniture, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There is one gate in the backyard, which is both self-closing and self-latching. LPA observed a pool which fenced by a 5 feet height metal fence. During today's visit LPA observed the resident relaxing in their bedroom watching television and walking throughout the facility. LPA reviewed one resident file and two staff files. LPA interviewed residents and staff present. LPA observed that the Resident Appraisal for Resident 1 (R1) was last updated on January 16, 2024; a deficiency was issued today. For today's visit one deficiency was issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with AD Caudle. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided at the time of exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 18, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jun 13, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) William Vanegas conducted an unannounced inspection for the purposes of completing an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA Vanegas was greeted and granted entry to the facility by Administrator (AD) Nellie Mai Caudle. LPA Vanegas explained the purpose of the inspection and being a tour of the facility LPA Vanegas observed the following. This is a one storied house with four bedrooms, and two bathrooms. There is an attached two car garage, and a large backyard in the facility. LPA Vanegas observed the kitchen area to be clean and free of any debris. LPA Vanegas observed a seven day supply of non-perishable foods, and a two day supply of perishable foods LPA Vanegas also observed a sufficient amount of emergency water. LPA Vanegas observed an electric stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, washer, and dryer that all appeared in good repair, and tested operational. LPA Vanegas observed all fire extinguishers to be fully charge and up to date. LPA Vanegas observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to be in good repair and operational. LPA Vanegas observed all resident rooms to be clean and free of any debris. LPA Vanegas observed all resident rooms to have required furnishings such as chest drawers, a bed, clean linens in good repair; meaning no strains or tears, enough storage space to store personal belongings, and a reading lamp. LPA Vanegas observed resident bathrooms to have all required furnishings such as a shower chair, slip resistant floor matts, and grab bars. Water faucets and toilets tested operational. Water temperature tested between 112.8 and 113.0 degrees. CONTINUED ON LIC809C LPA Vanegas observed the out side of the facility to have a large back yard, and a pool that is fully fenced. The fence measured to be 4ft and 9in. The gaps in between the fence measured to be 5in apart. The pool gate was locked and when open the door swings into the pool area. LPA Vanegas observed some items that are to be discarded in the backyard, and along the exit routes. An advisory note was issued to discard of these items as soon as possible. Side doors are self latching and unlocked LPA Vanegas observed first aid kit to have all required items. LPA Vanegas observed one staff files, and two resident files all resident files consisted of all required forms. However staff on duty was unable to present their first aid and cpr training, and the annual training was not provided for review.LPA Vanegas observed medications with AD and per LPA Vanegas review all medications are being documented correctly and being administered per physicians orders. Based on observations made during today's inspection no deficiencies will be issued per title 22 chapter 8 division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with AD Nellie Mai Caudle, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 13, 2025

The state marks this report as 6 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 5. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20241 state visit · 1 document

Aug 9, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the Required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by facility administrator Nellie Mae Caudle after introducing himself and stating the reason of the visit. During the inspection, LPA and facility staff conducted a tour of the physical plant and observed the following: The facility is a one story home with four private bedrooms and one staff room in addition to the facility's common living areas and two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite. All resident bedrooms have the required furnishings. LPA observed all beds have linens and blankets. Postural supports observed in one room and physician orders verified to be on file. There are currently two residents admitted to the facility with one receiving hospice care. Residents are observed to be clean and appear well taken care of. Bathrooms faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature was verified to be within acceptable range. LPA observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted. Fire drills are conducted quarterly. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguishers present are observed to be fully charged with up-to-date maintenance. Medication, sharp items and cleaning supplies were confirmed to be inaccessible throughout the physical plant. The medication central storage was also observed to be secure and reviewed for accuracy during the visit. LPA reviewed two resident files and two staff files. One resident and one staff interview were conducted during the visit. CONTINUED ON FORM LIC809-C CONTINUED FROM FORM LIC809 Based on staff records reviewed and interview with the administrator, it was confirmed that the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training for both employees had lapsed and will need to be renewed. The facility's professional liability insurance is also stated to have lapsed and will need to be renewed. One admission agreement reviewed was found to be missing the resident's signature and was signed during the present visit. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, two type B deficiencies and one technical assistance advisory note 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 along with appeal rights was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 9, 2024

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.

Earlier years2021 to 2022 · 2 documents

20221 state visit · 1 document

Aug 1, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Tapia made an unannounced required annual inspection in this facility. LPA met with Administrator Nellie Mae Caudle and stated the purpose of this visit. The facility is a single level structure and licensed for five non-ambulatory with a hospice waiver for three. This facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly/Hospice. At about 11:30 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 Administrator on duty. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were 2 resident rooms and 2 staff rooms. Resident rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Manual smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms were tested to be operational. Bathroom (1) was observed to be in good repair and provided with grab bars and hot water was measured at 105.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food stock requirements, cleaning supplies and sharp items were inaccessible to residents in care. Facility had adequate supplies of personal protective equipment in place. Fire extinguisher was observed mounted. For the exterior portion, facility had outside furniture in good repair; and grounds were free of tripping hazards. LPA did notice gardening tools to be out but were inaccessible to residents in care. The exterior portion of the facility also contained a swimming pool with a gate surrounding the pool and a locked latched door. Garage is kept locked and used for storage and equipped with an operational washer and dryer. Kitchen was in good repair with medications and sharp items kept locked. LPA Tapia reviewed the COVID 19 mitigation 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. No citation was issued. No advisory was issued today. LPA Tapia conducted an exit interview with Administrator Nellie Mae Caudle and copy of this report was explained and left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 1, 2022

20211 state visit · 1 document

Aug 24, 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 visit. LPA arrived at the facility was greeted and granted entry into the facility by Administrator. LPA met with Nellie Mae Cuddle, Administrator and explained the nature of the visit. LPA Martinez accompanied by Administrator toured the facility. There are two residents in care and no active covid-19 case in the facility. LPA observed residents in their bedrooms. Residents appeared clean and well taken care of. LPA observed a check in station in the main entry of the facility. LPA observed required department postings, covid-10 precautionary postings, and hand washing signs in the restrooms. All restrooms were observed to have soap and appeared clean. Residents bedrooms appeared clean and sanitary with all required components. Facility is taking covid-19 precautionary measures daily. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan posted. Facility has emergency food supply, water and PPE supplies. Facility has completed the LIC808 Mitigation Plan and LPA Martinez reviewed/approved the plan on site. 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. An exit interview was conducted, this report was reviewed with Administrator and a copy of this report was provided and left at facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 24, 2021

License holder

Caudle, Nellie Mae, licensed since 1997.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 1997, 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 1997, 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 homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“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
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Cuddle Care Home

Is Cuddle Care Home licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Cuddle Care Home licensed for?

5 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Cuddle Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1997, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Cuddle Care Home still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Cuddle Care Home cost?

$4,650 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,800–$5,750. 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 Cuddle Care 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 Caudle, Nellie Mae, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Chapman Global Medical Center is 2.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Cuddle Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Cuddle Care Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “CUDDLE CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306000629. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 5 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Caudle, Nellie Mae, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 1997, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 1997, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1997, 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 1997, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is August 18, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

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Licensed homes near this one in Orange County, most information on file first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.

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    Orange · 0.5 mi

    Close to Home Senior Care

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,850 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,950–$6,000

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    Orange · 0.3 mi

    The Orange Manor

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $4,500 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    Orange · 0.4 mi

    Close to Home Senior Care III

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,200 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    Orange · 0.5 mi

    Autumn Grove Care Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,500 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,650–$5,550

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    Orange · 0.5 mi

    The Magnolia Tree Board and Care Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,450 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,650–$5,500

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    Orange · 0.5 mi

    Cambridge House

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,400 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,600–$5,450

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record

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