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Joyful Home IVLicense #306004433 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareJoyful Home IVLicense #306004433 · 25232 Costeau Street, Laguna Hills, CA · (949) 279-1700Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$4,800/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,900 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Laguna Hills

Joyful Home IV

25232 Costeau Street, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 · Licensed since 2013

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Joyful Home IV

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,800 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,900 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Ways to pay: Medi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · October 1, 2026
  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 6 residents
  • Hospiceup to 5 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 5.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Medicines

    Level of medication service: assistance with self administration

    joyfulhome.net · October 27, 2026

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Joyful Home IV: 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

Covelight estimate

$4,800a month to start

Likely $3,900–$5,900

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$4,800likely 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$4,800likely $3,900–$5,900

    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 $3,900–$6,100
$4,800
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,600–$9,300
$7,300
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, October 1, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. On the waiver, a resident on SSI/SSP pays the home $1,444.07 a month for 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

$3,700$8,500

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

24 homes like this within 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,900–$5,600.

  • Adelanto Covenant Care 2Laguna Hills · 0.4 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Vividus Senior LivingMission Viejo · 0.4 mi · Small home
    $5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • St. Joseph's HomeMission Viejo · 0.4 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Aaa Laguna Hills Assistance Care HomeLaguna Hills · 0.4 mi · Small home
    $3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Aegean Hills Senior LivingMission Viejo · 0.4 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Loving Elderly Care HomeLaguna Hills · 0.4 mi · Small home
    $3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Comfort Cottages #1Laguna Hills · 0.5 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Pacific Sun Senior CareMission Viejo · 0.5 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Golden Years Residential CareMission Viejo · 0.5 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed 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
  • Rainbow Cottage IILaguna Hills · 0.6 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Pericles Elderly Care HomeMission Viejo · 0.6 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Ak and David Senior CareLake Forest · 0.8 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Paradise Residential Senior Care 2Lake Forest · 0.8 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Pacifica CottageMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Rainbow CottageMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home
    $4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Oasis Home for the Elderly IIMission Viejo · 0.9 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Mission Viejo Care Cottages 2Mission Viejo · 0.9 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Chapters RCFEMission Viejo · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Soleil Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Infinity Home CareMission Viejo · 1.4 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Faithful HomeMission Viejo · 1.4 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Grand View VillaMission Viejo · 1.5 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Aspen VillaMission Viejo · 1.5 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 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.

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 (1)Monitoring technology
  • Monitoring technologyMobile app/cloud-based HIPAA-compliant resident management platform; staff proactively check residents' vitals daily · Mobile app/cloud-based HIPAA compliant, resident management platform

    Reported on joyfulhome.net · seen October 27, 2026.

Where it is

25232 Costeau Street, Laguna Hills, CA 92653Address 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 list1.3 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 #306004433 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jan 7, 2026Facility 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 the Administrator and LPA explained the nature of the visit. There are four residents at the facility and there are no residents receiving hospice services currently. LPA accompanied by the Administrator 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. There is additional food storage in spare refrigerators located in the garage. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked storage cabinet located in the living room. 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 112.9 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 underneath kitchen sink and 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 Continued on LIC809-C facility and observed outdoor passageways are free of obstructions. LPA observed there are shaded seating areas for residents’ enjoyment. LPA observed a swimming pool in the backyard of the house with a fence around it. LPA observed the pool gate has a self-latching entry door which opens away from the pool. The fence has a key operated magnalatch top pull safety gate latch for inaccessibility. LPA measured the pool fence which measured 5ft 4in 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 mounted in the kitchen wall with service date April 15, 2025, in the kitchen. Fire drills are conducted every three months, LPA verified facility has fire drill logs. Last drill logged and conducted was on November 18, 2025. 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 two 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. LPA as a reminder provided annual fees due to the Administrator. 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. This report was reviewed with the Administrator and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 7, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jan 23, 2025Facility 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 care staff and LPA explained the nature of the visit. There are five residents at the facility and there are no residents receiving hospice services currently. LPA 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. There is additional food storage in spare refrigerators located in the garage storage. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked storage cabinet located in the living room and PRN medication is located in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. 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 109.4 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 underneath kitchen sink and 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 obstructions. LPA observed there are shaded seating areas for residents’ enjoyment. LPA observed a swimming pool in the backyard of the house with a fence around it. LPA observed the pool gate has a Continued on LIC809-C self-latching entry door which opens away from the pool. The fence has a key operated magnalatch top pull safety gate latch for inaccessibility. LPA measured the pool fence which measured 5ft 4in 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 mounted in the kitchen wall with service date April 23, 2024, in the kitchen. Fire drills are conducted every three months. LPA began review of records. LPA reviewed three resident records. All the required documentation was present and current in the residents’ files reviewed. LPA reviewed two 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. This report was reviewed with the facility representative and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 23, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Mar 21, 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 Emmanuel Dizon, Administrator and LPA explained the nature of the visit. There are five residents at the facility and there are no residents receiving hospice services currently. LPA accompanied by the Administrator 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. There is additional food storage in spare refrigerators located in the garage storage. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked storage cabinet located in the living room. 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 110.1 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 underneath kitchen sink and 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 obstructions. LPA observed there are shaded seating areas for residents’ enjoyment. LPA observed a swimming pool in the backyard of the house with a fence around it. LPA observed the pool gate has a self-latching entry door which opens away from the Continued on LIC809-C pool. The fence has a key operated magnalatch top pull safety gate latch for inaccessibility. LPA measured the pool fence which measured 5ft 4in 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 April 27, 2023, in the kitchen. Fire drills are conducted every three months. LPA began review of records. LPA reviewed five resident records. All the required documentation was present and current in the residents’ files reviewed. LPA reviewed two 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. This report was reviewed with the Administrator and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 21, 2024
Earlier years2022 · 1 document

20221 state visit · 1 document

Feb 24, 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. Upon arrival a the facility there was no one present so LPA called the contact number on the facility profile. The Staff who answered the phone told me someone will arrive to let me in the facility. Staff arrived at the facility at 11:40am and LPA was granted entry and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator (AD) Emmanuel Dizon arrived at the facility a few minutes later to be present for the inspection. Currently the facility is vacant and there are zero clients in care. The facility will remain operational and will welcome residents in the future. LPA observed all required postings on the wall throughout the facility AD Dizon states he will have the See Something (Pub 475) poster enlarged. AD Dizon has a current administrators certificate that expires on 09/25/2023. LPA observed a screening station and screening log book near the entrance of the facility. At 11:45am LPA toured the facility with AD Dizon. There were zero residents in care at the facility. LPA began the tour checking client rooms and bathrooms. Client rooms have the necessary requirements, night stand, chair, lamp and storage space. Bathrooms were clean, operational, and equipped with soap, sanitizer, and paper towels. The kitchen was clean and organized. All knives and sharp objects were locked in a drawer. The facility has a two day supply of perishable food items and seven days supply of nonperishable food items. The stove was clean and all burners were operational. The medication locker is next to the dining room table and is empty at the moment. There is a first aid kit equipped with all required items in the medication locker. LPA observed extra linen in the hallway closets. LPA toured the backyard and it was clean and free of clutter. LPA observed an exit gate on the side of the house that was self closing and self latching. LPA observed a shaded visitation area in the backyard equipped with tables and chairs for the residents in care. There's a pool in the back yard that was surrounded and secured by a fence. All smoke detectors were tested and are operational. No deficiencies are being cited during todays visit. An exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was provided to Administrator Emmanuel Dizon.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 24, 2022

License holder

Joyful Home Corporation, licensed since 2013.

Operates 8 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

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The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2013, 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 2013, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size
This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

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

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Quick answers about Joyful Home IV

Is Joyful Home IV licensed?

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

How many residents is Joyful Home IV licensed for?

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

Has Joyful Home IV been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2013, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Joyful Home IV still open?

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

What does Joyful Home IV cost?

$4,800 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,900–$5,900. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 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.

Among 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Laguna Hills that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,900 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,850 (n = 6 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.

Does Joyful Home IV take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, October 1, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Joyful Home Corporation, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Joyful Home Corporation — at least 7 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is 1.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Joyful Home IV keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Joyful Home IV license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “JOYFUL HOME IV”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306004433. 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 Joyful Home Corporation, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2013, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2013, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2013, 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 2013, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is January 7, 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

Nearby

Other homes nearby

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

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    Laguna Hills · 0.1 mi

    Activcare Laguna Hills

    Large community · licensed for 72

    Starting rate

    $6,150 a month to start

    Listed by the home on its own website · October 27, 2026

    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 Hills · 0.1 mi

    Theo's Place 1

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,500 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,750

    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 Hills · 0.2 mi

    All Hearts Home Care

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,450 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,750

    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 Hills · 0.2 mi

    Hampton Court

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,150 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,350

    On the state record

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

    Sunny Hills Homes

    Small home · licensed for 5

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,750 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,900

    On the state record

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

    Aberdeen Terrace

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,950 a month to start

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

    On the state record

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

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