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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Tustin
Lois Guest Home
17582 Medford Ave., Tustin, CA 92780Licensed since 2004
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · 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
- Hospiceup to 2 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.
Read the state’s own wording
6 NON-AMBULATORY; HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2
985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Lois Guest 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.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,500a month to start
Likely $4,500–$6,750
From 9 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$5,500likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,500likely $4,500–$6,750
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar 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 $4,500–$6,900
- $5,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,300–$10,050
- $8,000
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 homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,800 to $11,700
9 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$8,600.
- Suncoast Senior CareTustin · 0.3 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Traditions at Lucero WayTustin · 0.7 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Rose Garden Board and CareOrange · 1.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Coastal Charm of TustinNorth Tustin · 1.0 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Silverado Senior Living-Tustin HaciendaTustin · 1.3 mi · Mid-size home$11,700Listed on Seniorly · memory care studio · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
- Cyecrest Guest HomeOrange · 1.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Care of Heart for Elderly in OrangeOrange · 2.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Tustin Senior HomeTustin · 2.1 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Flowers Family Care 2Orange · 3.0 mi · Small home$3,800Listed 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 9 small homes and similar 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
17582 Medford Ave., Tustin, CA 92780Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Orange County Global Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.7 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 #306002292 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Apr 24, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Mendivil an unannounced visit to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is a one story building with an approved fire clearance for six non-ambulatory residents of which six may be on hospice. The facility currently has a census of five residents with 1 resident on hospice. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors, testing hot water temperature in two of two resident bathrooms, and testing auditory devices on all exits. The hot water temperature measured between 114 and 114.6 degrees Fahrenheit and all smoke detectors were operational. The facility’s last fire drill was conducted on March 30th 2026. LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. LPA observed unsecured pre poured medication in a kitchen drawer. LPA reviewed two out of two staff training and fingerprint records. Per review Staff 2 did not have a health screening on record. LPA conducted a complete review of resident records. LPA observed Resident 1 and Resident 3 had hospital discharge paperwork per review of incident reports no incidents were reported to the Department. LPA observed Residents 1-3 did not have updated physician's report or documentation of an annual visit. Based on observations made deficiencies are being cited per Title 22. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 24, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Apr 25, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Mendivil made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an Annual Required inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is a one story building with an approved fire clearance for six non-ambulatory residents of which two may be on hospice. The facility currently has a census of five residents. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors. LPA observed smoke detectors were operational. The facility’s last fire drill was conducted on Janurary 31, 2025. LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. LPA observed unsecured medications and unsecured toxins in kitchen. LPA observed postural supports without physician's orders. Administrator stated they did not have emergency food and water. LPA observed expired food in kitchen pantry. LPA observed 5 out of 5 residents did not have a Needs and Services plan completed. LPA reviewed two out of two staff training and fingerprint records. LPA conducted a complete review of resident records. Based on observations made deficiencies are being cited per Title 22. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 25, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
May 24, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit to the facility today to conduct an Annual Required Evaluation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Kenneth Forsyth, Administrator (AD).During today’s visit, LPA met with AD and Louie Dormido, Licensee (LE). The Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) is a single story building with an approved fire clearance of six non-ambulatory residents, a hospice waiver for two residents of which zero may be bedridden. There is a fenced swimming pool with locked gates into pool area. All backyard exit gates are unlocked with latches. The facility currently has a census of six residents in care. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors, testing hot water temperature in two of two resident bathrooms, and testing auditory devices on all exits. The hot water temperature measured between 110.6 and 124.3 degrees Fahrenheit and all smoke detectors were operational. There is no record of the facility’s last fire drill. LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. LPA observed medication storage and reviewed the centrally stored medications. Per review completed medications appear to be being given as prescribed. LPA conducted a complete review of resident and staff records. LPA interviewed alert residents regarding their quality of care and spoke to staff present regarding care provided. LPA confirmed that administrator has a current administrator certificate which expires on February 15, 2025. AD is associated with Lois Guest Home II next door. LE faxed the transfer request immediately to regional office. The following deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Louie Dormido, LE and Kenneth Forsyth, AD and a copy of this report was given to the facility along with a copy of the LIC 858; 859;809-D and Appeal Rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 24, 2024
The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Earlier years2022 · 1 document
20221 state visit · 1 document
Apr 4, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lydia Martinez made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a Required - 1 Year inspection, with an emphasis on Infection Control due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LPA Martinez was granted entry into the facility by Administrator Kenneth Forsyth who confirmed there are currently no cases or exposures of COVID-19 within the facility. Currently there are 5 residents living at the facility, of which one is receiving Hospice services. The facility is licensed for 6 non ambulatory residents. There is a sign-in procedure in place and hand sanitizer for use. LPA was screened upon entry into the facility. LPA observed staff were wearing face masks. LPA conducted a tour of the facility and made observations pertaining to the facility's Infection Control measures. LPA observed the required Department posting on COVID-19 precautions at entrance of facility and/or throughout the facility. LPA toured resident rooms, all rooms were within regulations. Restrooms observed contained hand washing soap, toilet paper and paper towels. The proper hand washing signs were posted in the restrooms. Facility has operating smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Facility's Fire Extinguisher was charged. LPA observed a copy of Administrators Certificate which expires on 02/15/2023. The facility was equipped with sufficient hand hygiene supplies, cleaning and disinfecting provisions. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply is available. The facility monitors the residents regularly for any COVID-19 symptoms/change of condition and documents. Facility has required Emergency Disaster Plan posted, and medication is stored in a locked file cabinet in dining room. Staff and Residents files are secured. Facility has 30 days supply of medications for the residents. Resident files were reviewed and required forms were current. The facility has a Mitigation Plan. Based on observations made during today’s inspection, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. LPA reviewed this report with Administrators and a copy will be emailed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 4, 2022
License holder
Dormido, Louie C., licensed since 2004.
Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Lois Guest Home II · Tustin
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2004, 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 2004, 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 Lois Guest Home
Is Lois Guest Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Lois Guest Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Lois Guest Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2004, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Lois Guest Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.
What does Lois Guest Home cost?
$5,500 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,500–$6,750. 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 9 small homes and similar 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 194 other homes of a similar licensed size across Orange County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 194 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 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 Lois 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 Dormido, Louie C., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Orange County Global Medical Center is 0.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Lois Guest Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Lois Guest Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “LOIS GUEST HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306002292. 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 Dormido, Louie C., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2004, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2004, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2004, 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 2004, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 24, 2026, 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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$5,650 a month to start
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- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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$5,750 a month to start
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- Wheelchair: on the state record
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- Bedridden: on the state record
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$5,550 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,800On the state record
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- Hospice: on the state record
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Covelight estimate · likely $4,900–$7,400On the state record
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- Bedridden: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,900 a month to start
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- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
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$5,700 a month to start
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- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
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