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Niguel Hills Villa IILicense #306002942 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareNiguel Hills Villa IILicense #306002942 · 24965 Via Larga, Laguna Niguel, CA · (949) 573-3203Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
Home/California/Orange County/Laguna Niguel/Niguel Hills Villa II
Map · 24965 Via Larga

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Starting rate$5,500/mo

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See costs

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  • (949) 573-3203

    From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

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Laguna Niguel · Licensed for 6

(949) 573-3203

From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

From the home’s website, niguelhillsvilla.com:

icynurse@cox.net · admissions email · seen October 5, 2026

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Laguna Niguel

Niguel Hills Villa II

24965 Via Larga, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 · Licensed since 2005

  • Overview
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  • Daily life
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Niguel Hills Villa II

Overview

Starting rate

$5,500 a month

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Languages spoken: EnglishReported on A Place for Mom · September 9, 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.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

  • Assisted living

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Help with dressing and grooming

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Staff walk with residents / ambulation support

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Therapies availableMusic therapy · Art therapy · Therapy · Physical therapy · Occupational therapy

    Music therapy · Art therapy — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Therapy — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Physical therapy · Occupational therapy — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Diabetic / carbohydrate-controlled diet

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Incontinence care

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Skin care / repositioning program

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Mental wellbeing programmingResidents learn simple strategies to improve sleep.

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Support for low vision or blindness

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Renal diet

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Respite / short-term stays

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Activities of daily living the home lists help withActivities of daily living · Daily living assistance · Bathing · Dressing · Bedtime hygiene support · Personal care · and 1 more

    Activities of daily living · Daily living assistance · Personal care — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Bathing · Dressing — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Bedtime hygiene support · Personal care assistance — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Building is wheelchair accessible

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Medication management

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Telehealth visits supported

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • How the home handles POLST / DNR / advance directivesHelp secure and organize documents so they are readily accessible to designated agents and medical teams.

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Diabetes care

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Vision accommodationsAdequate lighting · Glare reduction · Large-print materials

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Works with hospice

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Hands-on help or cueingCue-based activities and gentle reminders for tasks

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Physical therapy delivered on site

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Works with residents’ own health care providers

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Bereavement support for families

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Staff help with hearing aids

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Fall prevention program

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Disease management

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • 24-hour supervision claimed

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Registered nurse on staff

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Training topics namedSafety · Social Security statement interpretation · Healthcare and housing planning · Connecting families to local SSA offices · Safe food handling · Recognizing changes in vision · and 47 moreWe 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.

    Safety · Elder care · Safety protocols · Compassionate communication — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Social Security statement interpretation · Healthcare and housing planning · Connecting families to local SSA offices — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Safe food handling · Texture-modified cooking — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Recognizing changes in vision · Recognize changes in vision — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Culture and spirituality in daily experiences — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Memory care · Elder safety · Compassionate elder care · Memory-support programming — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Safe medication administration practices · Allergy awareness · Medication-related emergency response · Reinforcing a consistent medication routine · Safe administration practices · Emergency response related to medications — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Adapt activities · Coordinate with families · Monitor residents for changes in mood or health — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Elder communication · Fall prevention · Dementia-friendly activities · Respectful reminiscence practices — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Recognizing signs of loneliness · Initiating conversations · Connecting residents to activities and services — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Geriatric safety · Mobility supports — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Tailor activities to individual needs — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Stress reduction · Resilience training · Nutrition · Sleep basics — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Transfers · Assistance — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Communication strategies · Behavior management · Person-centered planning — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Dementia care — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Person-centered care · Safety planning — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Gentle skincare · Fragrance-free products · Safe bathing practices — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Recognize and respond to changing needs — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Reminiscence — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Best practices for memory-support — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Secured building entry

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Emergency proceduresEvery licensed home in California must do this.

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Owner or administrator lives on site

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Clinicians who come to the homeNurses · RN-led health monitoring · RN

    Nurses — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    RN-led health monitoring · RN — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Continuing education cadenceOngoing unspecified

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Emergency call system

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Supervisory staff

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Nurse coverageOn duty

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Safety and wellness checks

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Companion care

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Licensed or certified staff

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

As needs change

  • Medicines

    Who handles medications: licensed staff

    niguelhillsvilla.com · October 5, 2026

  • Staying through hospice

    Residents may remain through end of life — reported yes

    niguelhillsvilla.com · October 5, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Niguel Hills Villa II: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$5,500a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

Costs & moving in

  • What the base rate includesSecurity features · On-site staff for rapid response · Transportation to pre-arranged medical appointments · Housekeeping · Laundry services · Daily activities · and 10 more

    Security features · On-site staff for rapid response · Transportation to pre-arranged medical appointments · Housekeeping · Laundry services · Daily activities · Social programs · Exercise opportunities · Bathing · Dressing · Medication assistance · Safety monitoring · Trained care staff for personal care and supervision · Private or semi-private living spaces · Utilities · Meals — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • What costs extraAdd-ons

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,500likely 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$5,500this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared room insteadAsknot on file

    This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.

  • 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 $5,500–$6,100
$5,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,500–$9,650
$8,000

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

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 homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,600 to $8,500

$3,600$8,500

This homeA nearby home’s published starting rate

8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,400–$8,100.

  • Adelanto Covenant CareLaguna Niguel · 0.2 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Vividus Senior LivingLaguna Niguel · 0.2 mi · Small home
    $5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Seasons at Laguna - 2Laguna Niguel · 0.6 mi · Small home
    $8,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sunrise GardenLaguna Niguel · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Brandon ManorLaguna Niguel · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Orange County Care Home ILaguna Niguel · 1.5 mi · Small home
    $3,600Listed on its own website · care; flat rate · seen October 27, 2026
  • Serenity Health 2Laguna Niguel · 1.7 mi · Small home
    $8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • TLC Elderly Residence 1Laguna Hills · 2.8 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

  • 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.

Ask for the price

An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

Rooms & the spaces they will use (21)Private rooms · Building type · Wifi
  • Private rooms

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Building typeSingle family home

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Wifi

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared / companion rooms

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Single story

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Staff help residents use devices

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Private bathroom

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Outdoor spacePathways · Seating · Shade · Organic backyard garden · Gardens · Outdoor patios · and 19 more

    Pathways · Seating · Shade — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Organic backyard garden · Gardens — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Outdoor patios · Shaded courtyards · Garden areas · Shaded seating · Smooth pathways · Outdoor courtyards — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Landscaped courtyards · Even surfaces · Handrails around seating areas — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Shaded areas · Sun-safe options — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Outdoor spaces · Walking paths — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Small garden — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Courtyard — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Patios — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Accessible outdoor spaces — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Garden spaces — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Outdoor areas — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Outdoor Common Areas — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Room typesPrivate · Shared · Semi-private · Companion suites · Apartment · Suite · and 5 more

    Private · Shared · Private rooms · Shared rooms — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Semi-private · Semi-private living areas — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Companion suites · Private suites — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Apartment · Suite — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Rooms arranged to minimize obstacles and accommodate mobility aids — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Common areasWell-lit hallways · Hallways with non-slip floors · Accessible bathrooms · Clearly marked pathways · Accessible common areas · Common areas · and 21 more

    Well-lit hallways · Hallways with non-slip floors · Accessible bathrooms · Clearly marked pathways — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Accessible common areas — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Common areas — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Gardens · Therapy rooms — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Comfortable, pet-friendly spaces designed for safety and accessibility for residents and animal companions · Quiet, comfortable spaces for residents and their companions to share peaceful moments — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Courtyard · Common spaces designed to encourage conversation — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Spaces for worship · Spaces for meditation · Quiet reflection spaces · Quiet rooms · Quiet rooms for individual prayer — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Open lounge areas · Soft, supportive seating · Accessible access to staff — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Shared spaces · Comfortable common areas — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Quiet, comfortable space with low distractions · Calm, comfortable space with good lighting and seating — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Well-lit common areas — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Housekeeping supplies — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Indoor Common Areas — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Residents may bring their own furniture

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Private space for family visits

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Roll-in / accessible shower

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • LaundryDone by staff

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Grab bars and rails

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Housekeeping frequencyWeekly

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Air conditioning in the room

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Visitor parking

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Cable or satellite TV

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • AmenitiesWider doorways · Non-slip floors · Grab bars · Accessible storage · Layout choices · Non-slip flooring · and 31 more

    Wider doorways · Non-slip floors · Grab bars · Accessible storage — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Layout choices · Non-slip flooring · Accessible bathrooms · Strategically placed safety features — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Accessible storage options — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Temperature-controlled comfort zones · Comfortable seating · Accessible lighting — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Technology-friendly spaces with accessible devices, including larger screens and adjustable font sizes — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Safe, accessible setting · Safety features — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Organic backyard garden — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    In-house vegetable garden · In-house vegetable garden contributing to meals — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Clean restrooms — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Anti-slip flooring · Emergency response systems — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Spa-like bathrooms · Safety rails · Easy-to-reach controls — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Calm, supportive environment — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Climate-controlled indoor environments · Accessible design features · Safety protocols — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Climate-controlled living spaces · Shaded areas — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Quiet, comfortable spaces for residents and their companions · Pet-friendly spaces — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Common areas · Outdoor spaces — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Linens — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Arts and Crafts Center · Beautician — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (20)Dining style · Special diets supported · Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen
  • Dining styleFamily style

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Special diets supportedMeals aligned with dietary needs and preferences · Kosher · Halal · Vegetarian · Vegan · Culturally specific dishes · and 5 more

    Meals aligned with dietary needs and preferences — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Kosher · Halal · Vegetarian · Vegan · Culturally specific dishes — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Dietary accommodations — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Heart-healthy · Diabetes-aware · Kidney-conscious — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Dietary restrictions — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchenReported no

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Texture-modified dietsTexture-modified options · Safe textures · Options adjusted for safety and personal preferences · Texture-modified · Texture-modified meals (examples)

    Texture-modified options · Safe textures · Options adjusted for safety and personal preferences · Texture-modified meals — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Texture-modified — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Meals provided per day3

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian · Vegan

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Snacks available

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Cultural cuisine regularly servedDining options that promote inclusive practices · Culturally specific dishes · Cultural preferences

    Dining options that promote inclusive practices · Culturally specific dishes — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Cultural preferences — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Residents choose between options at each meal

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Kosher foodKosher style

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Residents have input into the menu

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Nutrition specialist on staff

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its foodVegetable omelet with herbs · Whole-grain toast · Fresh fruit · Turkey, avocado, greens, and hummus wrap · Side salad · Baked salmon · and 11 more

    Vegetable omelet with herbs · Whole-grain toast · Fresh fruit · Turkey, avocado, greens, and hummus wrap · Side salad · Baked salmon · Quinoa · Steamed vegetables · Vegetable omelet with herbs, whole-grain toast, and fresh fruit · Turkey, avocado, greens, and hummus wrap with a side salad · Baked salmon, quinoa, and steamed vegetables · Yogurt with berries — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Kosher · Halal · Vegetarian · Vegan · Culturally specific dishes — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Meal timesConsistent meal times · Flexible meal times for fasting or feasting occasions

    Consistent meal times — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Flexible meal times for fasting or feasting occasions — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Family may eat with the resident

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Professional chef

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Residents can cook in their own unitReported no

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Organic food

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Dining atmosphereDining experiences accommodate memory-related challenges, with supervision as needed.

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (16)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered · Activity calendar published
  • The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itStructured days and familiar routines.

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Activity types offeredSocial interaction · Creative expression · Collaborative activities · Social engagement · Winding-down activities · Music · and 216 moreWe 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.

    Social interaction · Creative expression · Collaborative activities — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Social engagement · Intergenerational or local volunteer opportunities · Technology time for video calls with family · Simple cooking demonstrations or no-bake recipes · Gardening in raised beds or container gardens · Movie matinees or streaming programs with captions · Brain games such as puzzles, word games, and discussion groups · Short, guided nature breaks or strolls · Music appreciation sessions, sing-alongs, and rhythm activities · Card games, board games, trivia, and storytelling circles · Gentle chair yoga and seated stretching — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Winding-down activities · Music · Story-telling sessions · Small group sessions · One-on-one reminiscence activities · Crafts · Quiet time · Reminiscence · Art · Movement · Sensory activities · Gentle activities designed to stimulate memory and motor skills · Participation in activities — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Nature Walks and Neighborhood Outings · Story Circles · Music and Sing-Along Sessions · Photo Corners · Reminiscence therapy · Story circle · Memory scrapbook · Music and memory playlist · Photo sharing and storytelling · Nature walks · Neighborhood outings to nearby parks or shops · Story circles where residents recount life events with staff guidance · Live piano · Playlists featuring era-appropriate tunes · Rotating display of family photos, travel images, and keepsakes paired with staff prompts · Structured reminiscence sessions · Informal reminiscence moments · Tactile prompts · Familiar items · Soft background music · Familiar prompts · Photos · Keepsakes · Reminiscence activities — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Small groups · Shared meals — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Programs designed to promote movement, balance, and mental sharpness — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Group exercise classes — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Staff-led activities · In-room social visits · Quiet conversations · Social opportunities · Doorstep conversations · Hallway conversations · Hallway-friendly activities · Virtual gatherings with family · Group music sessions · Reminiscence circles — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Family storytelling nights · Grandchildren help document elders' life stories · Tech tutoring sessions with younger volunteers helping residents use tablets · Collaborative memory games · Weekly intergenerational tea and storytelling hour · Community gardens involving different generations in planting and harvests · Residents mentor younger visitors · Share family recipes · Recount local Laguna Niguel history · Chair yoga sessions · Social time in the garden · Resident ambassadors' short walks with volunteers · Intergenerational tea · Storytelling hour · Short walks with volunteers — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Special events · Guided activities that involve gentle animals or animal-inspired activities · Supervising a small aquarium · Assisting with pet-related tasks that fit their abilities · Animal-assisted activities · Pet-friendly events — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Gardening Club · Tea & Talk Circles · Outdoor walks · Courtyard time · Resident-led initiatives — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Supportive group sessions · Digital literacy opportunities and social-media-related events · Private or small-group tutorials on basic usage, privacy settings, and safe online habits · On-site technology coaching sessions led by trained staff and volunteers · Small-group digital literacy classes · Tech Navigator program · Scheduled digital literacy workshops · Small-group classes — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Therapeutic activities — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Recognizing progress · Celebrating meaningful moments · Scent · Touchable mementos · Tactile activities — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Outdoor time in garden spaces · Social · Recreational · Gentle fitness · Seasonal events · Family gatherings · Daily social and recreational activities — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Memory and legacy activities · Reminiscence therapies · Legacy projects · Meaningful moments — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Gentle interviews · Guided storytelling — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Structured programs · Spontaneous social opportunities · Resident-driven ideas · Gentle Yoga — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Structured activities · Gentle fitness programs — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Low-impact movement · Group strolls · Garden visits — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Mental stimulation · Physical activity — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Coordinated activities · Fitness classes · Community outings · Social programs · Group activities — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Daily activities · Exercise opportunities — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Multicultural and multilingual programming · Listening sessions · Flexible programming · Folk music programs · Traditional crafts · Language clubs · Dance · Storytelling sessions — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Quiet activities · Mindful activities · Educational · Physical · Quiet, mindful activities · Physical activities — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Intergenerational events · Music and art collaborations · Celebrations of birthdays and milestones · Storytelling about local history · Family recipes shared with younger generations · Regular intergenerational events · Mentoring peers and younger learners · Sharing life experiences and crafts · Guiding younger participants through projects · Gentle walks with student volunteers · Dance and music sessions · Gardening activities · Storytelling circles · Simple technology tutoring · Reading groups with youth helpers · Small-group conversations during tea time · Shared sessions at common spaces — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Multisensory activities · Social activities — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Seasonal programs · Social programming · Garden visits during milder days · Indoor chair yoga when outdoors isn't ideal · Seasonal memory activities tied to holidays · Intergenerational events with the local Laguna Niguel community — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Memory stimulation · Mobility · Overall well-being · Cognitive wellness · Social connection · Lifelong learning — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    On-site activities · Engaging activities · Social time · Hobby groups · Educational programs · Pet-friendly activities · Reminiscence programs · Facilitated exercise · Arts and crafts · Community events · Outings · Friendships · Recreational programs · Wellness programs · Memory care programs · Social and recreational activities · Evening entertainment — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Volunteer work benefiting neighbors and the broader region — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Short individual sessions · Longer group experiences · Listening to familiar songs · Singing together · Playing simple instruments · Art therapy · Family-inclusive activities · Multisensory and adaptive sessions — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Social engagement activities · Cognitive engagement — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Hobby-based groups · Outdoor outings — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Memory-friendly games · Storytelling · Pet therapy · Intergenerational activities — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Stimulating daily activities — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Purpose-driven programs · Reminiscence work · Music therapy · Gentle physical activity — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Small-group activities · Intergenerational programs — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Activity calendar published

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • One-to-one engagement offered

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Activities tailored to the individual

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Activities in the evening

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Exercise or fitness programTailored group exercise programming with expert supervision. · Instructors offer seated adaptations and shorter ranges of motion for balance challenges or joint discomfort. · Group exercise classes designed with fall prevention in mind, with demonstrations, ample space, non-slip flooring, and staff oversight. · Gentle movement · Chair-based exercise classes · Chair yoga · and 4 more

    Tailored group exercise programming with expert supervision. · Instructors offer seated adaptations and shorter ranges of motion for balance challenges or joint discomfort. · Group exercise classes designed with fall prevention in mind, with demonstrations, ample space, non-slip flooring, and staff oversight. — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Gentle movement · Chair-based exercise classes — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Chair yoga — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Exercise opportunities — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Low-impact to moderate-intensity activity options — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Gentle Yoga — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Gentle fitness programs — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Trips outside the home

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • How often outings happenWeekly

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Resident-run activities

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Volunteers and outside groups visit

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Religious services at the home

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Religious services off site

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Intergenerational programs

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Activities coordinator on staff

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Therapy animal visits

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Faith, culture & language (3)Cultural community the home serves · Languages spoken by caregivers · Religious observance supported
  • Cultural community the home servesTraditions · Languages · Faith-based support · Residents from diverse backgrounds

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Religious observance supportedCultural and religious practices respected within the care plan and daily routines · Spiritual services · Varied religious practices · Rituals · Holiday observances · Routines that matter most to residents · and 1 more

    Cultural and religious practices respected within the care plan and daily routines — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Spiritual services — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Varied religious practices · Rituals · Holiday observances · Routines that matter most to residents · Daily routines and celebrations reflect residents' values — reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence (5)Staff help care for a resident's pet · Flexibility in bathing and rising times · Family may bring a pet to visit
  • Staff help care for a resident's pet

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Flexibility in bathing and rising times

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Family may bring a pet to visit

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Visiting hoursBy arrangement

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Visiting hoursFlexible visiting options

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (18)Family notified of changes in condition · Transport to medical appointments · Contact form
  • Family notified of changes in condition

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Transport to medical appointments

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Contact form

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

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  • Neighborhood or area namedQuiet Laguna Niguel neighborhood

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Care conferences with the family

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Transport for shopping and errands

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • SettingResidential neighborhood

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • How often care conferences happenMonthly

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Transportation costs extra

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Public transit access claimed

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • How often the care plan is reviewedMonthly

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Transport for group outings

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Family portal or app

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Transportation

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Staff help with video calls

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Photo updates sent to families

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Events the home invites families to

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Support services for families

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

About the home (2)Brand or trade name · Family-owned claim
  • Brand or trade nameNiguel Hills Villa Care Homes

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Family-owned claim

    Reported on niguelhillsvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Where it is

24965 Via Larga, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Rady Children's HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.5 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 #306002942 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jul 14, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Rhodora Gulland and explained the reason for the visit. The Administrator's certificate expires on June 23, 2028. Facility is a one story house with Facility has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 3 bedrooms are for residents, living room with a screened fireplace, kitchen, dining room and a two car garage. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents with a hospice waiver for 2. LPA and the Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) posted in the entry way. The kitchen is clean and organized. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable supply of food in the kitchen. The fire extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged. Knives are kept locked in a kitchen drawer. Medications are kept locked in a tool box kept in the kitchen. LPA observed all cleaning supplies are kept locked in the laundry room. LPA observed all resident rooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed both bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 120.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA observed a 3 day emergency supply of food and water stored in the garage. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. The last fire drill was conducted on April 16, 2026. Facility has internet and a smart phone that is dedicated for resident use. LPA inspected the first aid kit. The first aid kit has all the required elements. LPA reviewed 2 resident records and medication, no discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 2 staff files, no discrepancies observed. Both staff members are background cleared and associated to the facility. LPA and Administrator toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. There is a table and chairs with an umbrella for residents to sit outside. Both exit gates are operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of this visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 14, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jul 14, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Rhodora Gulland and explained the reason for the visit. The Administrator's certificate expires on June 23, 2026. Facility is a one story house with Facility has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 3 bedrooms are for residents, living room with a screened fireplace, kitchen, dining room and a two car garage. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents with a hospice waiver for 2. LPA and the Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) posted in the entry way. The kitchen is clean and organized. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable supply of food in the kitchen. The fire extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged. Knives are kept locked in a kitchen drawer. Medications are kept locked in a tool box kept in the kitchen. LPA observed all cleaning supplies are kept locked in the laundry room. LPA observed all resident rooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed both bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 120.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA observed a 3 day emergency supply of food and water stored in the garage. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. There is no record of a emergency disaster drill being conducted in the last quarter. Facility has internet and a smart phone that is dedicated for resident use. LPA inspected the first aid kit. The first aid kit has all the required elements. LPA reviewed 1 resident record and medication, no discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 2 staff files, no discrepancies observed. Both staff members are background cleared and associated to the facility. LPA and Administrator toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. There is a table and chairs with an umbrella for residents to sit outside. Both exit gates are operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. Deficiencies are being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report along with appeal rights was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 14, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Jul 18, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Rhodora Gulland and explained the reason for the visit. LPA and the Administrator toured the facility. Facility is a one story house with Facility has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 3 bedrooms are for residents, living room with a screened fireplace, kitchen, dining room and a two car garage. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster is posted in the dining room. LPA and Administrator toured the resident rooms. LPA observed all resident rooms had the required furnishings and bed linens. LPA observed both bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 122.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water was adjusted to lower temperature setting during the visit. LPA observed the gas cook top stove lights unassisted. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. LPA and the Administrator toured the backyard and garage. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. The backyard has shaded seating area for residents to sit outside. No bodies of water observed. Both exit gates are operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. LPA inspected the first aid kit, the first aid kit had all the required elements. LPA reviewed 2 resident files. No discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 2 staff files, no discrepancies observed. LPA consulted with the Administrator concerning reporting requirements. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 18, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2022 · 2 documents

20221 state visit · 1 document

Jul 21, 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 Rhodora Gulland and staff Robert Gulland 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 two. This facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. LPA Tapia informed Administrator Rhodora “Icy” Gulland of the facility’s overdue annual fees and provided a copy of the Facility Transaction History including a PIN so fees can be paid online. Administrator made the payment and provided LPA with a copy of confirmation. At about 9:15 AM, LPA Tapia was granted entry after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) screening procedure. For this visit, LPA observed 1 resident in care and one staff member on duty. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were 3 resident rooms 2 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 and carbon monoxide were tested to be operational. LPA noticed that auditory exit alarms were not operational. Administrator was made aware of this and will have them replaced. Bathroom (1) was observed to be in good repair and provided with grab bars and hot water was measured at 121.8 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA noticed there were toxins on the bathroom floor. Administrator removed them immediately. 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 clients in care. Facility had adequate supplies of personal protective equipment in place. Fire extinguisher was on observed. For the exterior portion, facility had outside furniture in good repair; and grounds were free of tripping hazards. Garage is kept locked and used for storage and with an emergency supplies. Laundry room was in good repair with cleaning supplies kept locked. Kitchen was in good repair with medications 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. No citation was issued. Five advisories and a technical violation was issued today. LPA Tapia conducted an exit interview with Administrator Rhodora “Icy” Gulland and copy of this report was explained and left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 21, 2022

The state marks this report as 8 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20211 state visit · 1 document

Jul 21, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by administrator Rhodora Gulland. Administrator's certificate expires on 6/23/2022. LPA and Administrator toured the facility. Facility has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 3 bedrooms are for residents. The garage is used for storage and kept locked. Smoke detectors were tested and are operational. The kitchen is clean and organized. LPA observed medications are kept locked in the kitchen. LPA observed 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand. LPA did not observe any obstacles or hazards in the facility. LPA toured the backyard of the facility. No bodies of water observed. Backyard has a sitting area with tables and chairs for residents to sit outside. Both backyard exits are latched and secured. LPA did not observe any obstacles or hazards in the backyard. Facility mitigation plan (LIC 808) is pending approval. No deficiencies are being cited. LPA conducted an exit interview with Administrator and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 21, 2021

License holder

Niguel Hills Villa, Inc., licensed since 2005.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2005, 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 2005, 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

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Quick answers about Niguel Hills Villa II

Is Niguel Hills Villa II licensed?

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

How many residents is Niguel Hills Villa II licensed for?

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

Has Niguel Hills Villa II been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2005, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Niguel Hills Villa II still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.

What does Niguel Hills Villa II cost?

$5,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in Laguna Niguel that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $7,500 a month, and the middle figure is $5,250 (n = 7 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 Niguel Hills Villa II 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 Niguel Hills Villa, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Rady Children's Hospital is 2.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Niguel Hills Villa II 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.

Niguel Hills Villa II license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “NIGUEL HILLS VILLA II”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306002942. 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 Niguel Hills Villa, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2005, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2005, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2005, 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 2005, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is July 14, 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) ↗

See the state’s own record

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    Starting rate

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    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

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    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $6,000 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
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Laguna Niguel · 0.2 mi

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    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,850 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,800–$7,200

    On 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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    Laguna Niguel · 0.2 mi

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    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,950 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,100

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Laguna Niguel · 0.2 mi

    Arbor View 6

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,850 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,800–$7,200

    On 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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    Laguna Niguel · 0.3 mi

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    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,600 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,600–$6,900

    On the state record

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

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