Small home · Licensed for 6 · Mission Viejo

Premium Family Care

26732 Avenida Shonto, Mission Viejo, CA 92691Licensed since 2016

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,300 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,550 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState 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 3 residents
Bedriddenup to 1 resident

Not on file: dementia approval.

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

AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Premium Family 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

Covelight estimate

$5,300a month to start

Likely $4,350–$6,550

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$5,300likely 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$5,300likely $4,350–$6,550
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,350–$6,700: $5,300
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,100–$9,850: $7,800

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

24 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,200–$5,750.

Active Senior Home CareMission Viejo · 0.5 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Respit Manor Mission ViejoMission Viejo · 0.5 mi · Small home
$4,595Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
Via Tercero HomesMission Viejo · 0.5 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
JJ Assistance Home CareMission Viejo · 0.7 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
St. Francis' Home CareMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Queen's Home 2Mission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on its own website · basic services · seen October 27, 2026
Via La Coruna ManorMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home
$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Comfort and Care for the ElderlyMission Viejo · 1.0 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · 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
Chapters RCFEMission Viejo · 1.3 mi · Small home
$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Soleil Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.5 mi · Small home
$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
A Faithful HomeMission Viejo · 1.5 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · 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
Golden Hearts Elderly Care 2Lake Forest · 1.7 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Pacifica CottageMission Viejo · 1.7 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Oasis Home for the Elderly IIMission Viejo · 1.8 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Grand View VillaMission Viejo · 1.8 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Allora Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.8 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Port ViejoMission Viejo · 1.9 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Pacific Sun Senior CareMission Viejo · 1.9 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
St. Joseph's HomeMission Viejo · 2.1 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Paradise Residential Senior Care 2Lake Forest · 2.1 mi · Small home
$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
A Pericles Elderly Care HomeMission Viejo · 2.1 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed 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 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.

Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask

The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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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

26732 Avenida Shonto, 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 list2.9 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 #306005184 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 4 documents

20252 state visits · 2 documents

Nov 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On November 17, 2025, 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 Administrator Naomi Ionescu and Emanuel Ionescu. The facility is a Residential Care facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six residents, six of which may be non-ambulatory, one of which may be bedridden, and three of which may be on hospice. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD. For this visit, there are no residents in care. There are two private and two shared resident bedrooms. The Administrator reported that the facility is currently in non-operation. The Administrator would like to keep the home licensed and has continued to pay the annual fees on a yearly basis. The facility has never had residents in care since the beginning of licensure. LPA obtained a copy of a written statement that if and when the facility becomes operational, the Administrator will notify the LPA and ensure the home is ready for licensure. A case management visit will be conducted before the Administrator accepts their first resident. The facility will remain licensed, but non-operational until then. No deficiencies noted, an exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided and reviewed with Administrator Emanuel Ionescu. Technical advisories were issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 17, 2025

Mar 25, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Mendivil arrived at Premium Family Care to conduct an unannounced required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Emanuel Ionescu and Admin indicated that there are no residents since the facility was licensed and wants to keep the license active. The facility is a single level structure and licensed for six non-ambulatory of which one may be bedridden and has a hospice waiver for three. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were two shared and two private resident rooms. LPA provided to the following guidance to Administrator Emanuel: to report to Community Care Licensing Division prior to accepting a resident to conduct a follow-up health and safety inspection. No deficiencies noted, an exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 25, 2025

Earlier years2021 to 2022 · 2 documents

20221 state visit · 1 document

Oct 25, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived at Premium Family Care to conduct an unannounced required annual inspection. LPA Cho was greeted and granted entry by Kayla Ionescu and Lidia Kui and spoke to Administrator Emanuel Ionescu via a telephone call. LPA stated the purpose of this visit. During the phone conversation, Admin indicated that there are no residents since the facility was licensed and wants to keep the license active. At 10:35am, LPA met with Naomi Ionescu. The facility is a single level structure and licensed for six non-ambulatory of which one may be bedridden and has a hospice waiver for three. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were two shared and two private resident rooms. Rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. For the exterior portion, facility had outside furniture in good repair; and grounds were free of tripping hazards. LPA confirmed during the visit that there was no resident in care. LPA provided to the following guidance to Administrator Emanuel and Naomi Ionescu: to report to Community Care Licensing Division prior to accepting a resident to conduct a follow-up health and safety inspection. For this visit, the facility was observed to be in substantial compliance with Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. LPA Cho conducted an exit interview with Naomi Ionescu, and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 25, 2022

20211 state visit · 1 document

Nov 15, 2021Facility 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 Licensee Emanuel Ionescu and stated the purpose of this visit. The facility is a single level structure and licensed for six non-ambulatory of which one may be bedridden and with hospice waiver for three. . During this visit, there was no resident in care. LPA Marin was granted entry after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) screening procedure. For this visit, LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were two shared and two private resident’s rooms. Rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke, carbon monoxide and auditory exit alarms were tested to be operational. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair. Hot water was measured at 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two day supply of perishable and seven day supply of non-perishable food stock requirements. Fire extinguisher was mounted and charged. For the exterior portion, facility had outside furniture in good repair; and grounds were free of tripping hazards. 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 Licensee ; and copy of this report was left in the facility. Licensee agreed to inform Community Care Licensing Division if the facility will accept residents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 15, 2021

License holder

Enk LLC, licensed since 2016.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2016, 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 2016, 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

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 Premium Family Care

Is Premium Family Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Premium Family Care licensed for?

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

Has Premium Family Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2016, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Premium Family Care still open?

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

What does Premium Family Care cost?

$5,300 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,350–$6,550. 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 Premium Family 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 Enk LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is 2.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Premium Family Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.