Small home · Licensed for 6 · Mission Viejo

Adriana Elderly Care Home III

25492 Classic Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691Licensed since 2007

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,900 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,000 See costs

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 6 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 6.

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Adriana Elderly Care Home III: 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

$4,900a month to start

Likely $4,000–$6,000

From 24 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$4,900likely 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$4,900likely $4,000–$6,000
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 2 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 $4,000–$6,200: $4,900
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,700–$9,400: $7,400

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 homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,700 to $8,500

24 homes like this within 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$5,850.

Pacifica CottageMission Viejo · 0.1 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Mission Viejo Care Cottages 2Mission Viejo · 0.2 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Oasis Home for the Elderly IIMission Viejo · 0.2 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Rainbow CottageMission Viejo · 0.3 mi · Small home
$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Soleil Senior LivingMission Viejo · 0.3 mi · Small home
$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Pacific Sun Senior CareMission Viejo · 0.4 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Paradise Residential Senior Care 2Lake Forest · 0.4 mi · Small home
$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Port ViejoMission Viejo · 0.5 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
St. Joseph's HomeMission Viejo · 0.6 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Ak and David Senior CareLake Forest · 0.6 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Infinity Home CareMission Viejo · 0.6 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Chapters RCFEMission Viejo · 0.7 mi · Small home
$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Loving Elderly Care HomeLaguna Hills · 0.7 mi · Small home
$3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Vividus Senior LivingMission Viejo · 0.7 mi · Small home
$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Aegean Hills Senior LivingMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Rainbow Cottage IILaguna Hills · 0.8 mi · Small home
$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Golden Years Residential CareMission Viejo · 0.9 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
A Pericles Elderly Care HomeMission Viejo · 0.9 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Adelanto Covenant Care 2Laguna Hills · 0.9 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Aaa Laguna Hills Assistance Care HomeLaguna Hills · 1.0 mi · Small home
$3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
JJ Assistance Home CareMission Viejo · 1.0 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Comfort and Care for the ElderlyMission Viejo · 1.1 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Queen's Home 2Mission Viejo · 1.1 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on its own website · basic services · seen October 27, 2026
Comfort Cottages #1Laguna Hills · 1.1 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 2 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

25492 Classic Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Memorialcare Saddleback Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.4 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 #306003822 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Sep 15, 2026Facility evaluation reportCollateralReport on file

Type of visit: Collateral

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct a collateral visit to further the investigation of complaint # 22-AS-20260601173403 dated June 1, 2026. LPA met with Administrator Richard Mendoza and explained the reason for the visit. LPA interviewed staff and obtained copies of documents such as physician reports, hospice documents and pre-placement appraisals. No deficiencies observed during the visit. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of this visit. An exit interview was conducted and copy of the report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 15, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Dec 26, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting the Required 1-Year annual evaluation using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Mauricio Herrera after stating the reason for the visit. Administrators (Admins) Richard Mendoza and Kevin Mendoza arrived on premise to assist with the inspection. Admin Richard has a valid administrator's certificate expiring on September 7, 2026 and April 6, 2027 for Adriana Mendoza. The following was observed during the inspection: This is a single story property located in a residential neighborhood comprised of five resident bedrooms and two resident bathrooms. Facility operates within the conditions and limitations specified on the license. LPA observed two caregivers on duty caring for four residents of which none are receiving hospice services. LPA verified fingerprint clearance and association statuses in which no concerns were noted. LPA along with Admin Kevin toured the interior portion of the facility. All common areas were inspected which includes the detached two car garage. The fireplace is screened. LPA inspected all the resident bedrooms. The resident bedrooms' were appropriately furnished, beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and sufficient storage space for each residents' personal belongings were observed. All bathrooms were found be in compliance, clean, and operational. Slip resistant mats were available. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms measured at 116.6 and 115.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Toxins, disinfectants, sharps, and medications were secured and inaccessible. LPA observed ample two-day supply of perishables and seven-day supply of non-perishable food. LPA toured the exterior portion of the facility. The outdoor passageway is free of obstruction. The exit gate on one side of the property is operational, and there were sufficient seating and shading in the patio area. The fire extinguisher was mounted, charged, and serviced on March 12, 2025. The auditory devices and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Facility maintains emergency food and water in the kitchen pantry. Facility completed quarterly emergency drills for this year with the last date on September 7, 2025. LPA reviewed four out of four resident files and two personnel files in which no discrepancies were found. Medications were audited for two out of four residents and no discrepancies were found. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiency is being cited. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Richard Mendoza, and a copy of this report was provided via at exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 26, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Dec 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez is conducting this unannounced visit for the purpose of completing an annual required inspection. LPA arrived at the facility and was greeted and granted entry by Administrator and explained the nature of the visit. There are three residents at the facility and there are no residents receiving hospice services currently. LPA accompanied by the Administrators began the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed required department postings throughout the facility. Facility stays within the capacity limitations. There is a minimum of one week of non-perishables foods and two days of perishables foods available. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked storage closet located in the entry of the facility. LPA reviewed medication and observed medication was labeled and stored inaccessible to residents in care. LPA inspected the bathroom. LPA measured the hot water temperature which measured 117.1 Fahrenheit degrees. All bathrooms observed to have a supply of soap, toilet paper and towels. Bathrooms are equipped with required safety measures such as non-skid mats and grab bars. Lighting is sufficient to ensure safety and comfort. The facility is equipped with sufficient hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies. LPA observed that toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants are stored locked storage cabinet in the garage. The facility has an available clean supply of linens. LPA inspected residents’ bedrooms which has sufficient lighting to ensure the safety and comfort. All bedrooms observed to have all required components. Storage space is provided for residents in their bedroom. Smoke detectors were tested and found to be operational. LPA toured the outside of the facility and observed outdoor passageways are free of Continued on LIC809-C obstructions. LPA observed there are seating areas for residents’ enjoyment. LPA observed a swimming pool adjacent to the house with a fence enclosing the whole pool. LPA observed the pool gate has one entry door which opens away from the pool. The fence has a key lock at the gate door for inaccessibility. LPA measured the pool fence which measured 5.09ft from base of the floor to the top of the fence and it was observed to enclose the entire pool area. LPA observed a fire extinguisher with service date March 13, 2024, in the entry way of the kitchen. Fire drills are conducted every three months. LPA began review of records. LPA reviewed two resident records. All the required documentation was present and current in the residents’ files reviewed. LPA reviewed one employee records. All employees present have a criminal record clearance and are associated to the facility. LPA observed records reviewed have a current First Aid certificate. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were noted today in the areas inspected per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. Technical Advisories are being issued. This report was reviewed with the Administrators and a copy of this report was provided to the facility. The Technical Advisories were provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 12, 2024

Earlier years2021 to 2022 · 2 documents

20221 state visit · 1 document

Dec 6, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jerome Haley conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required one year infection control annual visit. LPA was greeted, granted entry by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator (AD) Kevin Mendoza arrived and was also present for the visit. Administrator Adriana Mendoza has a current Administrators Certificate that expires 04/06/23. There were four residents present during the visit. At 02:35 PM LPA Haley and staff began the inspection at the entrance of the facility. A screening station with hand sanitizer, face mask and screening logs was observed at the front door. Next to the screening station LPA observed a locked medication closet with a first aid kit with all the required elements inside the locked medication closet. Resident files are also stored in the locked medication closet. Knives and sharp objects are locked in the medication cabinet as well. Resident bedrooms were clean, organized, and had all necessary requirements. Resident bathrooms were clean, organized, and grab bars were present in the showers and near the toilet in each resident bathroom. In bathroom #1 hot water was measured at 113.9 degrees Fahrenheit and 114.8 degrees Fahrenheit in bathroom #2. Clean linen was observed in a hallway cabinet outside the resident rooms. The living room area was clean and neatly organized. LPA Haley observed residents watching the television in the living room. The kitchen area was clean and organized. All burners on the stove were operational. LPA Haley observed a 2 day supply of perishable items and a 7 day supply of non-perishable items. A fully charged fire extinguisher was mounted on the wall near the dining room table. Continued on LIC809C The backyard had clear walkways, free of tripping hazards. The side exit gate was self closing and self latching. LPA Haley observed a pool surrounded by a gate that meets regulation requirements. Tables and chairs was observed under a patio like covering in the backyard. The garage was used to store miscellaneous facility items. LPA Haley observed a washer and dryer in the garage. Next to the washer and dryer LPA observed a locked tool box with detergents, soaps, and bleach. There's a locked closet in the garage next to the washer and dryer used to store additional cleaning items. LPA observed several miscellaneous facility items being stored: wheelchairs, walker, commodes, dressers, chairs, mattress, pillows, clothing, bedframes, and several boxes of adult diapers. LPA Haley advised AD Mendoza on the importance of making sure the facility has enough perishable and non perishable food items in the facility at all times. All smoke detectors were tested and are operational. No deficiencies are being cited during todays visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and LIC9102 was provided to Administrator Mendoza.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 6, 2022

The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20211 state visit · 1 document

Dec 6, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Albert Marin made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection in this facility. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Richard Mendoza Sr. and stated the purpose of this visit. The facility is a single structure and licensed for six non-ambulatory and with hospice waiver for six. For this visit, there was one resident under hospice care. About 2:35 PM, LPA Marin was granted entry after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) screening procedure. Facility had four residents in care and two staff members on the floor. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were two shared and two private rooms. Rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Hardwired smoke, carbon monoxide and auditory exit alarms were tested to be operational. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair, provided with grab bars and nonskid floor mats. Hot water was measured at 116 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two day perishable and seven day non-perishable food stock requirements. Medications, cleaning supplies and sharp items were inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was mounted and charged. For the exterior portion, facility had patio furniture in good repair, and grounds were free of tripping hazards. Side exit doors were self-closing and self-latching. Pool feature of the facility has an enclosed steel fence and rendered inaccessible to residents in care. LPA Marin reviewed the COVID 19 mitigation plan of the facility For this visit, the facility was observed to be in substantial compliance with Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. LPA Marin conducted an exit interview with Administrator Mendoza; and copy of this report was left in the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 6, 2021

License holder

Adriana Elderly Care Homes, Inc., licensed since 2007.

Operates 3 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

Adriana Elderly Care Home I · Mission Viejo
Adriana Elderly Care Home IV · Mission Viejo

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2007, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 5
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 2007, 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

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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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 Adriana Elderly Care Home III

Is Adriana Elderly Care Home III licensed?

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

How many residents is Adriana Elderly Care Home III licensed for?

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

Has Adriana Elderly Care Home III been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2007, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Adriana Elderly Care Home III still open?

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

What does Adriana Elderly Care Home III cost?

$4,900 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,000–$6,000. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 28 other homes of a similar licensed size in Mission Viejo that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $5,500 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 28 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 Adriana Elderly Care Home III 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 Adriana Elderly Care Homes, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Adriana Elderly Care Homes, Inc. — at least 3 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is 1.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Adriana Elderly Care Home III keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.