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St. Francis' Home CareLicense #306003858 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareSt. Francis' Home CareLicense #306003858 · 23822 Via Navarra, Mission Viejo, CA · (949) 916-9957Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Starting rate$5,500/mo

Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Mission Viejo

St. Francis' Home Care

23822 Via Navarra, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 · Licensed since 2008

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St. Francis' Home Care

Overview

Starting rate

$5,500 a month

Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Languages spoken: English and FilipinoReported 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 4 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 4.

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.

  • 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.

  • Diabetes care

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

  • Incontinence care

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

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for St. Francis' Home Care: 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

This home’s starting rate

$5,500a month to start

Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 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 A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

  • 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
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 $3,800 to $8,500

$3,800$8,500

This homeA nearby home’s published starting rate

24 homes like this within 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$5,700.

  • Via La Coruna ManorMission Viejo · 0.2 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Respit Manor Mission ViejoMission Viejo · 0.4 mi · Small home
    $4,595Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
  • Active Senior Home CareMission Viejo · 0.4 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Queen's Home 2Mission Viejo · 0.6 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on its own website · basic services · seen October 27, 2026
  • Comfort and Care for the ElderlyMission Viejo · 0.6 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • JJ Assistance Home CareMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Faithful HomeMission Viejo · 0.9 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Chapters RCFEMission Viejo · 1.1 mi · Small home
    $8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Infinity Home CareMission Viejo · 1.1 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Grand View VillaMission Viejo · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Via Tercero HomesMission Viejo · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Mission Viejo Care Cottages 2Mission Viejo · 1.6 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Rainbow CottageMission Viejo · 1.6 mi · Small home
    $4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Soleil Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.7 mi · Small home
    $4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Port ViejoMission Viejo · 1.7 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Pericles Elderly Care HomeMission Viejo · 1.7 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Golden Years Residential CareMission Viejo · 1.7 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Pacifica CottageMission Viejo · 1.8 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Aegean Hills Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.8 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Pacific Sun Senior CareMission Viejo · 1.8 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Oasis Home for the Elderly IIMission Viejo · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Vividus Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • St. Joseph's HomeMission Viejo · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Aaa Laguna Hills Assistance Care HomeLaguna Hills · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, 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 (10)Private bathroom · Laundry · Wifi
  • Private bathroom

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

  • LaundryDone by staff

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

  • Wifi

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

  • Roll-in / accessible shower

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

  • Visitor parking

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

  • Air conditioning in the room

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

  • AmenitiesBeautician

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

  • Cable or satellite TV

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

  • Housekeeping

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

  • Bath tubs

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

Meals, preferences & familiar food (2)Meals provided · Special diets supported
  • Meals provided

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

  • Special diets supportedLow / No Sodium

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

Activities & the rhythm of a day (3)Activity types offered · Trips outside the home · Religious services off site
  • Activity types offeredActivities On-site

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

  • Trips outside the home

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

  • Religious services off site

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

Faith, culture & language (2)Religious observance supported · Languages spoken by caregivers
  • Religious observance supportedChristian Services

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

  • Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish · Filipino

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

Visiting & staying involved (3)Transport for shopping and errands · Public transit access claimed · Transportation costs extra
  • Transport for shopping and errands

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

  • Public transit access claimed

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

  • Transportation costs extra

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

Where it is

23822 Via Navarra, Mission Viejo, CA 92691Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Memorialcare Saddleback Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3 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 #306003858 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Apr 14, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On April 14, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Garlli Tat conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of a required annual inspection. LPA explained the purpose for the visit and was greeted and granted entry by staff on duty. During the visit, the facility administrator (AD) Raymond Mendoza assisted with the inspection. For this visit, there are two staff members on duty, both of which are background cleared and associated. The PUB475 ‘See Something, Say Something’ poster was observed to be located near the front entrance. LPA observed that Raymond Mendoza has a valid Administrator certificate that expires on January 13, 2028. The facility is a Residential Care facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six residents, six of which may be non-ambulatory, none of which may be bedridden, and a hospice waiver for four. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD. For this visit, there are a total of five non-ambulatory residents in care, three of which are on hospice, and none are bedridden. The facility is a single story home. There are a total of seven bedrooms, six of which are private resident bedrooms and one is a staff bedroom. LPA toured each bedroom with the AD and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and free of any hazards. LPA observed the staff room is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well as auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of five bathrooms, four are for residents and one is for staff. Continued on LIC 809-C. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets and faucets were operational and showers were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Water temperature in the bathrooms were measured to be between 105.8 and 106.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked in a kitchen cabinet and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the kitchen. Fire extinguisher was dated and tagged on April 14, 2026. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is posted in the dining room. LPA observed the facility have not had their emergency disaster drill in 2026. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply, located in the kitchen. LPA observed that the First Aid kit had all the required components. Medications were observed to be locked in a medication cabinet in the kitchen, inaccessible to residents in care. Chemicals were observed to be locked underneath the kitchen sink. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The garage is used for storage and laundry. For the exterior portion, LPA observed patio furniture under shading, and the grounds were free of any hazards or obstructions. There are two exit gates in the backyard that can be opened in case of an emergency. No bodies of water were observed. During this visit, five resident files and one staff file were reviewed. All staff are background cleared and associated with the facility. LPA reviewed residents’ medication and medication records and three resident interviews were conducted. Based on today's observations, there are deficiencies being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. A technical violation was issued. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator. This report was reviewed and a copy was provided at the end of the visit. Appeal Rights were reviewed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 14, 2026

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

20251 state visit · 1 document

Apr 2, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Samer Haddadin conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. LPA met with administrator Raymond Mendoza and explained the reason of the visit. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility and noted the following: The facility consists of 6 resident bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom, 5 full bathrooms, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Facility appeared clean, safe, and sanitary. All residents’ rooms had required elements, including bed, chair, closet space, and ample lighting. Facility had extra linens and hygiene supplies for all residents. Restrooms were stocked with soap and paper towels. Hot water measured at 106.1 degrees Fahrenheit in both bathrooms. LPAs observed the facility had a two-day supply of perishables and a seven-day supply of non-perishable. LPA observed hallways and walkways were free of obstruction. LPA observed the fire extinguisher was charged based on the arrow pointing into the green zone with a purchase date of March 28th, 2025. Facility staff tested smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, also all were operational. First aid kit had all the required elements including bandages, tweezers, thermometer, scissors, and manual. LPA reviewed residents’ files as well as staff files and no discrepancies found. Chemicals and toxins are locked and secured in the garage. LPA noted the facility's knives and sharps were secured and locked in a kitchen cabinet. Medication for each resident was kept locked and secured and inaccessible to resident in care. LPA toured the exterior of the facility and observed a shaded seating area and space for activities; all outside emergency exists were free of tripping hazards and or obstructions or barriers. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection NO deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 2, 2025

20242 state visits · 2 documents

Jun 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Tea conducted an unannounced visit. The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a case management. LPA Tea was greeted and granted entry into the facility by administrator Raymond Mendoza. On this day LPA Tea amended LIC809-D dated 06/06/2024. LPA reviewed amended report with Administrator. An exit interview was conducted with the administrator. A copy of this report and amended LIC809-D was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 10, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Michael Tea and Jessica Cho conducted an unannounced visit. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. LPAs Tea and Cho were greeted and granted entry into the facility by administrator, Raymond Mendoza and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents, with a hospice waiver for four. Currently there are five residents, of which two are on hospice during today's visit. LPAs Tea and Cho along with the Administrator toured the facility at 9:10 AM. LPAs toured the physical plant, checked food service, and the first aid kit. The home consists of 6 resident bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom, 5 full bathrooms, living room, dining room, and kitchen. LPAs observed smoke detectors/carbon monoxide in common areas and bedrooms and operational. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 105 degrees F to 105.9 F degrees. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. First aid kit had all the required elements including tweezers, thermometer, and scissors. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. LPAs observed sharps locked in a kitchen drawer. LPAs also observed toxin substances to be locked and inaccessible to clients in care locked and secured underneath the kitchen sink. The fire extinguisher in the kitchen was fully charged. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. LPAs toured the outside grounds and there is ample seating with shade and the two exit gates on both sides of the facilities are self latching and operational. LPAs observed emergency food in the kitchen and water supply in the garage. Facility provides activities based on resident interests, in the form of outdoor activities such as going out for walks and doing exercises. Continuation of annual inspection on LIC809-C The residents watch television, listen to music, reading books and newspapers and completing puzzles. At 9:46 AM LPAs Tea and Cho reviewed five resident files and one staff file. There were discrepancies noted in the review of resident and staff files. Administrator certificate expired on Jan 14, 2024 however administrator has complied with all course work and is pending renewal at this time. At 10:18 AM LPAs reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet. Medications are being administered per physician order. LPAs interviewed residents regarding their quality of care and spoke to staff present regarding care provided. The following deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Raymond Mendoza and a copy of these reports were given to the facility along with a copy of the LIC 858; 859;809-D, 9102 and Appeal Rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 6, 2024

The state marks this report as 8 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 5. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Earlier years2021 to 2022 · 2 documents

20221 state visit · 1 document

Feb 28, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Albert Marin made an unannounced required annual inspection in this facility. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Raymond Mendoza and stated the purpose of this visit. The facility is a single level structure and licensed for six non-ambulatory and hospice waiver for four. For this visit, there was no resident under hospice care. About 2:45 PM , LPA Marin was granted entry after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) screening procedure. For this visit, there were five residents in care and two staff members on the floor. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were six private resident's rooms. Rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were tested to be operational. Paging system was in place and observed to be operational. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair; and provided with handrails and nonskid-floor mat. Hot water was measured at 105 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. LPA observed personal protective equipment in place. For the exterior portion, facility had outside furniture in good repair. Grounds were free of tripping hazards. Side exit doors were self latching. LPA Marin reviewed the COVID 19 mitigation plan of the facility. Renewal of the administrator's certificate is currently processed in Sacramento. LPA Marin advised to send all incident reports and general correspondence to CCLASCPOrangeCountyRO@dss.ca.gov No citation was issued during this visit. LPA Marin conducted an exit interview with AD Mendoza and copy of this report was left in the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 28, 2022

20211 state visit · 1 document

Sep 23, 2021Facility evaluation reportCase Management - COVID-19Deficiency page: Type A

Type of visit: Case Management - COVID-19

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Norman Woodridge conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a case management visit and to review Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) mitigation plan. LPA stated the purpose of the visit, was granted entry by administrator, Raymond Mendoza, and went through screening procedure upon entering the building. LPA conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPA spoke with administrator, Raymond Mendoza, and discussed Provider Information Notice 21-38-ASC: Update Guidance for the Use of Masks, Surgical Masks, Respirators Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). LPA discussed Covid-19 Mitigation Plan with administrator and assisted administrator with making revisions to the mitigation plan. The facility was cited for the following Type A deficiency: LPA observed toxins including rubbing alcohol that were not was not made inaccessible to the residents. The administrator immediately corrected the deficiencies. LPA Norman Woodridge conducted an exit interview with administrator and provided him with a copies of this report and PIN 21-38-ASC.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 23, 2021

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87705(f)(2) · Plan of correction due date: Sep 23, 2021

87705(f)(2) Care of Persons with Dementia. The following items shall be made inaccessible to residents with dementia....cleaning supplies and disinfectants. This requirement not met as evidenced During the visit, LPA observed cleaning agents and toxins, which was accessable and posed a health and safety risk to residents with demetia.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 23, 2021

Plan of correction: The administrator immediately corrected the deficiency by replacing the lock on the garage door and locking the door. Rubbing alcohol was stored away.Training will be provided to staff to ensure items are made and kept inassessable.

License holder

Ray Mendoza, LLC, licensed since 2008.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2008, 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
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These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2008, 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.

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“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

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

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

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Quick answers about St. Francis' Home Care

Is St. Francis' Home Care licensed?

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

How many residents is St. Francis' Home Care licensed for?

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

Has St. Francis' Home Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2008, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is St. Francis' Home Care still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does St. Francis' Home Care cost?

$5,500 a month to start — listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 27 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 = 27 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 St. Francis' Home Care 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 Ray Mendoza, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is 3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can St. Francis' Home Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

St. Francis' Home Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “ST. FRANCIS' HOME CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306003858. 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 Ray Mendoza, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2008, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2008, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2008, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2008, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is April 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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    • Hospice: on the state record
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    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Estimated starting rate

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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

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,200 a month to start

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

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Estimated starting rate

    $5,300 a month to start

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    On the state record

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

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