Small home · Licensed for 6 · La Habra
Care Marstel 1
1050 Kingston Drive, La Habra, CA 90631Licensed since 2018
Overview
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 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
AGE 60 AND OVER; APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY; APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6 RESIDENT
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.
Works with hospice
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withEating · Dressing · Bathing
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Hands-on help or cueingPersonal care, support and supervision
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Clinicians who come to the homePhysician (visiting) · Nurse (visiting) · Physical therapist (visiting) · Occupational therapist (visiting)
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 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 Care Marstel 1: two-person transfers or a lift, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$3,500a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$3,500likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$3,500this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, 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 $3,500–$4,100
- $3,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,500–$7,650
- $6,000
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.
Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $4,000 to $7,000
8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$6,050.
- Placerville Home CareLa Habra · 1.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Whittier CottageLa Habra · 1.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Las Estancias Assisted CareBrea · 1.7 mi · Small home$5,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Las Palmas Home CareFullerton · 2.3 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Fullerton Plaza Guest HomesFullerton · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Home Sweet HomeHacienda Heights · 2.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Virtud Care IIBrea · 2.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Comfort Keepers Home CareBrea · 2.9 mi · Small home$4,000Listed 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 Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, 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.
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 (6)Private rooms · Building type · Shared / companion rooms
Private rooms
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Building typeSingle family home
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Room typesPrivate rooms · Shared rooms
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Rooms come furnished
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (5)Snacks available · Family may eat with the resident · Assistance with eating
Snacks available
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Family may eat with the resident
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Assistance with eating
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Dining atmosphereNutritional, well-balanced, home-style meals
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (6)Activity types offered · Activity calendar published · Activities tailored to the individual
Activity types offeredGroup activities · Personal activities · Games · Exercise · Therapy · Birthday parties · and 8 more
Group activities · Personal activities · Games · Exercise · Therapy · Birthday parties · Summer cookouts · National holiday celebrations · Thanksgiving celebrations · Activities · Socials · Holiday parties · Community socials · Music appreciation sessions — reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activity calendar published
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities tailored to the individual
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Volunteers and outside groups visit
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Religious services at the home
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Faith, culture & language (1)Religious observance supported
Religious observance supportedReligious services
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence (1)Residents may bring a pet
Residents may bring a petReported no
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (3)Events the home invites families to · Contact form · URL of the photo gallery page
Events the home invites families to
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
- Open on the website
Contact form
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
- Open on the website
URL of the photo gallery page
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
About the home (2)Brand or trade name · Family-owned claim
Brand or trade nameMarstel Senior Homes
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Family-owned claim
Reported on marstelseniorhomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Where it is
1050 Kingston Drive, La Habra, CA 90631Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Kindred Hospital BreaHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.1 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).
Open directionsThe 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 #306005440 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 5 of 8 documents
Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Substantiated”.
20261 state visit · 1 document
Jun 15, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
This unannounced inspection is being conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sean Haddad for the purpose of conducting a Required – 1 Year Inspection. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Shirley Natividad and Licensee (LE) Minelli Martinez and discussed the purpose of the inspection. LPA reviewed Infection Control requirements. At about 10:00AM, LPA and AD conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, and garage and observed the following: Structure: facility is a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, two-story house with an attached garage that is used for storage. There is a back yard with a patio cover for the residents. LPA observed 2 staff and 4 residents present at the facility in addition to AD. Resident Bedrooms: the 3 resident bedrooms are spacious and will easily accommodate the residents’ furnishings. Furniture for each resident bedroom inspected. Staff Bedrooms: LPA inspected the 1 staff bedroom. Bathrooms: the bathrooms were clean, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature: tested at 111 degrees F in the common resident bathroom. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: new linens and fully stocked linen closets were observed. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: reviewed. Food Service: LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food is available as required by regulations. Carbon Monoxide, Smoke Detectors, Fire Extinguisher: observed and tested. Appliances: stove burners, microwave, washer, and dryer inspected. Knives: observed locked in the kitchen. Toxins: observed locked in the garage. Medication cabinet: observed to be locked. First-Aid Kit and Activity Supplies: observed and available. Facility’s licensing fees are paid. At about 8:00AM, LPA reviewed 4 resident files and 3 staff files, interviewed 2 residents and 2 staff, and inspected medications for 4 residents. Facility does not handle resident money. During the inspection, LPA and AD observed the following: based on documents, the facility does not have doctor's orders for R3's multivitamin, loratadine, and DGL licorice, and R4's calcium and astaxanthin; and based on documents, the physician's report for R1 is on the old form and the physician's report for R3 is on the incorrect form, and neither contains required information, including behavioral expressions. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. See LIC809D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was discussed with and provided to facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 15, 2026
20252 state visits · 2 documents
Sep 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportPOCReport on file
Type of visit: POC
This unannounced POC inspection is being conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sean Haddad for the purpose of verifying correction of deficiencies issued during the Required – 1 Year Inspection conducted on July 8, 2024. LPA met with Staff #1 (S1) Shirley Natividad and discussed the purpose of the inspection. During the inspection, LPA and S1 toured the facility and observed the following: Type A Violation cited under California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Section 87202(a) pertaining to a fire clearance violation has been CLEARED. Previously, LPA had noted that the facility's fire clearance shows one large staff bedroom on the second floor but the bedroom had been divided into four staff bedrooms without obtaining a new fire clearance. During today’s inspection, LPA inspected the second floor and observed that there is one large bedroom and the physical layout now matches the fire clearance. S1 stated that the facility is still considering alterations to the second floor, but will ensure that all changes are properly permitted and will notify LPA of any planned construction before it takes place and will work with LPA to obtain a new fire clearance once any construction has been completed. There were no deficiencies observed in the areas inspected. 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 discussed with and provided to facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 8, 2025
Jul 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
the purpose of conducting a Required – 1 Year Inspection. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Shirley Natividad and discussed the purpose of the inspection. LPA reviewed Infection Control requirements. At about 8:00AM, LPA and AD conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, and garage and observed the following: Structure: facility is a 7-bedroom, 3-bathroom, two-story house with an attached garage that is used for storage. There is a back yard with a patio cover for the residents. LPA observed 3 staff and 4 residents present at the facility in addition to AD. Resident Bedrooms: the 3 resident bedrooms are spacious and will easily accommodate the residents’ furnishings. Furniture for each resident bedroom inspected. Staff Bedrooms: LPA inspected the 3 staff bedrooms. Bathrooms: the bathrooms were clean, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature: tested at 105 degrees F in the 2 resident bathrooms. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: new linens and fully stocked linen closets were observed. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: reviewed. Food Service: LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food is available as required by regulations. Carbon Monoxide, Smoke Detectors, Fire Extinguisher: observed and tested. Appliances: stove burners, microwave, washer, and dryer inspected. Knives: observed locked in the kitchen. Toxins: observed locked in the garage. Medication cabinet: observed to be locked. First-Aid Kit and Activity Supplies: observed and available. Facility’s licensing fees are paid. At about 9:00AM, LPA reviewed 4 resident files and 4 staff files, interviewed 2 residents and 2 staff, and inspected medications for 4 residents. Facility does not handle resident money. During the inspection, LPA and AD observed the following: based on documents, the facility has not been maintaining emergency disaster logs documenting emergency disaster drills conducted. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. See LIC809D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was discussed with and provided to facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2025
The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Nov 4, 2024Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not prevent resident from self-harming Resident had access to sharp object.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lydia Martinez conducted an unannounced complaint visit to the facility to deliver findings on the above-mentioned allegations. LPA was granted access into the facility, identified herself, and met with Caregivers Romelito Pascual, Reynerio Dagatan and Genesis Valencia. Administrator Shirley Natividad arrived shortly after and purpose of the visit was discussed. LPA conducted the initial investigation visit on 10/10/2024. LPA conducted interviews, made observations, and obtained and reviewed pertinent records such as Physician’s Report dated 7/28/2023, Register of Residents dated 7/1/2024, Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan dated 8/1/2023, and La Habra Police Report #24-032158. First allegation: It was alleged that staff did not prevent resident from self-harming. On 09/30/2024, Resident 1 (R1) was found with two neck lacerations to the neck and three right wrist lacerations. (cont...LIC9099C) Substantiated Interviews revealed that R1 was upset and worried that R1 was not going to get pain medication (Norco tablet 10-325 mg) because R1 had been discharged from Hospice on 9/18/2024 and would only have the Norco until 9/29/2024. R1’s last dosage of the Norco was on 09/29/2024 at 06:00am. Interviews also revealed that facility was aware that R1 had a history of suicide attempts. R1’s Medical records from Post Acute dated 08/01/2023 shows “Suicide Attempt” and Physician’s Report dated 7/28/2023, R1 shows “Suicidal/Self-Abuse.” Review of R1’s Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan does not show that facility, knowing R1’s history of “suicidal ideation” had a plan in place to prevent R1 from harming self. Even though R1’s Physician Report dated 7/28/2023, confirms R1 is “At Risk if Allowed Direct Access to Personal Grooming and Hygiene Items” Staff still provided R1 with a razor without supervision and staff failed to take the razor back once R1 was done with it. Second allegation: It was alleged that Resident had access to sharp object. During the investigation visit, LPA toured the facility and observed all sharps, such as knives, scissors, razors, etc. were locked away and made inaccessible to the residents present. Interviews revealed R1 would receive razors through Amazon that R1’s son would purchase and have delivered to the facility. Razor’s would be placed in a locked cabinet in the garage. Interviews revealed that when R1 needed a razor staff would just hand R1 a razor to use. Staff would not monitor or request the razor back; just assumed R1 would toss it out. Per R1’s Physician Report dated 7/28/2023, R1 is “At Risk if Allowed Direct Access to Personal Grooming and Hygiene Items.” Based on the information gathered the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the allegations, that staff did not prevent resident from self-harming and Resident had access to sharp object are found to be Substantiated. Violation is being cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report along with citation and Appeal Rights was sent to email on file.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 4, 2024 · control 22-AS-20241004120407
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87464(f)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Nov 5, 2024
Basic Services. Care and supervision as defined in Section 87101(c)(3) and Health and Safety Code section 1569.2(c). "Care and Supervision means the facility assumes responsibility for, or provides or promises to provide the future, ongoing assistance with activities of daily living without which the resident's physical health, mental health, safety or welfare would be endangered. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records reviewed, facility failed to provide adequate care and supervision to R1 who had a history of suicidal ideation...the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 4, 2024
Plan of correction: Licensee to conduct in-service training with all staff on section cited and submit proof to CCL by 11/08/2024 Facility had knowledge of R1’s history of suicidal attempts yet was handed razors to use without supervision, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87309(a) · Plan of correction due date: Nov 5, 2024
Storage Space - (a) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to Residents shall be stored where inaccessible to Residents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records reviewed, facility staff would hand R1 a razor and failed to take the razor back from R1 making it accessible, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to the resident in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 4, 2024
Plan of correction: Licensee to conduct in-service training with all staff on section cited and submit proof to CCL by 11/08/2024
Jul 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
This unannounced inspection is being conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sean Haddad for the purpose of conducting a Required – 1 Year Inspection. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Shirley Natividad and discussed the purpose of the inspection. LPA reviewed Infection Control requirements. At about 9:30AM, LPA and AD conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, and garage and observed the following: Structure: facility is a 7-bedroom, 3-bathroom, two-story house with attached garage that is used for storage. There is a back yard with a patio cover for the residents. LPA and AD observed 3 staff and 6 residents present at the facility. Resident Bedrooms: the 3 resident bedrooms are spacious and will easily accommodate the residents’ furnishings. Furniture for each resident bedroom inspected. Staff Bedrooms: LPA inspected the 4 staff bedrooms. Bathrooms: the bathrooms were clean, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature: tested at 105 degrees F in the common resident bathroom and 109.7 degrees in the private resident bathroom. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: new linens and fully stocked linen closets were observed. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: reviewed. Food Service: LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food is available as required by regulations. Carbon Monoxide, Smoke Detectors, Fire Extinguisher: observed and tested. Appliances: stove burners, microwave, washer, and dryer inspected. Knives: observed locked in the kitchen. Toxins: observed locked in the garage. Medication cabinet: observed to be locked. First-Aid Kit and Activity Supplies: observed and available. Facility’s licensing fees are paid. At about 8:00AM, LPA reviewed 6 resident files and 3 staff files, interviewed 3 residents and 2 staff, and inspected medications for 6 residents. Facility does not handle resident money. CONTINUED During the inspection, LPA and AD observed the following: based on observation and admission, the facility's fire clearance shows one large staff bedroom on the second floor but the facility divided the bedroom into four staff bedrooms without obtaining a new fire clearance; based on observation, the facility does not have the personal rights posted; based on documents, the licensee did not ensure the medications of 6 out of 6 residents were tracked by not using a Medication Administration Record (MAR); and based on observation and admission, the facility has two stories with only staff living upstairs but does not have an evacuation chair Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. See LIC809D. Immediate civil penalties are being assessed. See LIC421IM. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was discussed with and provided to facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 8, 2024
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.
Earlier years2021 to 2022 · 3 documents
20222 state visits · 2 documents
Sep 20, 2022Complaint investigation reportUnfounded
Allegation investigated: Facility retained a resident requiring a higher level of care.
This unannounced inspection is being conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sean Haddad for the purpose of investigating the above-mentioned complaint allegation. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Shirley Natividad and explained the reason for today’s inspection. The investigation into the allegation that Facility retained a resident requiring a higher level of care revealed the following: During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed AD and a witness and requested and reviewed the resident file for Resident #1 (R1). It was reported that R1 was recently diagnosed with an unstageable wound and a stage 2 pressure injury. A stage 2 pressure injury is a restricted health condition and is therefore allowable, meaning the facility was able to accept R1 with this condition. An unstageable wound is a prohibited health condition and is generally not allowable without an exception or the resident being admitted to hospice. LPA interviewed AD who stated that when R1 was admitted, R1 did not have any diagnosed wounds or sores, but did have a small pink area on the backside. Unfounded A witness interviewed stated that at admission R1 had an elbow wound, but that R1’s medical providers did not give a stage or diagnosis for this wound. LPA reviewed R1’s Physician’s Report for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) (LIC602A) dated 08/13/22 which does not list any diagnosed wounds, sores, or pressure injuries. AD stated that when R1 was admitted, R1 was already on hospice. AD stated that during R1’s stay at the facility, hospice provided wound care for the small pink area which developed into an open wound despite the wound care and regular turning and rotating of R1 every 30 minutes. LPA reviewed R1’s Hospice Care Notes dated from 08/18/22 to 09/02/22 which indicate that no wound was noted on R1 until 09/02/22 when hospice noted an open wound and that wound care was provided. AD stated that on 09/10/22, the wound grew rapidly and the facility called hospice who came to came to provide wound care on 09/10/22, 09/11/22, and 09/12/22. AD stated that on 09/12/22 hospice stated the wound was unstageable and that R1 had respiratory issues. On 09/12/22 R1 was taken to the hospital for respiratory issues where R1 was diagnosed with an unstageable wound. A witness interviewed corroborated AD’s statements and had no concerns about abuse or neglect and had no complaints about the facility. While R1 developed an unstageable wound at the facility, R1 was on hospice and the facility was allowed to retain R1. The facility coordinated wound care for R1, turned and rotated R1 regularly, and worked closely with R1’s family and medical providers to ensure R1 received proper care for the wound. The Department has investigated the above allegation and found it to be Unfounded, meaning the allegation was false, could not have happened, or is without reasonable basis. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was discussed with and provided to facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 20, 2022 · control 22-AS-20220918102933
Jun 6, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Tapia made an unannounced required annual inspection at this facility. LPA met with staff Lorraine Mascasalabang and stated the purpose of this visit. Administrator Shirley Natividad arrived after the inspection. The facility is a two level structure and licensed for six non-ambulatory of which three can be on hospice. This facility offers Residential Care for the Elderly. At about 9:00 am, LPA Tapia was granted entry after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) screening procedure. For this visit, LPA observed four clients in care and two staff members on duty. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were three resident rooms one of which was a private resident room and two could be shared rooms. Resident rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Manual smoke detectors, carbon monoxide, and auditory exit alarms were tested to be operational. Bathroom (1) was observed to be in good repair and provided with grab bars and hot water was measured at 122.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Bathroom (2) was observed to be in good repair and provided with grab bars and hot water was measured at 110.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Administrator was made aware of water temperature. LPA toured the second floor of the facility and was made aware that it was only for staff. Facility met the minimum two day supply of perishable and seven day supply of non-perishable food stock requirements, cleaning supplies and sharp items were inaccessible to residents in care. Facility had adequate supplies of personal protective equipment in place. Fire extinguisher was observed to be charged and operational. For the exterior portion, facility had outside furniture in good repair; and grounds were free of tripping hazards. LPA observed a shovel outside and staff immediately removed and locked up equipment. The backyard also contained an operational washer/dryer. Facility also had a 2 car garage which is used for storage and emergency supplies. Kitchen was in good repair with knifes and cleaning supplies kept locked. LPA noticed some of the emergency food supplies were expired and informed Administrator. LPA Tapia reviewed the COVID 19 mitigation plan of the facility. LPA discussed Assembly Bill 665 that requires a licensee of any adult care residential facility that has internet service to provide at least one internet access device, such as a computer, smart phone, tablet or other device, that: can support real-time interactive applications; is equipped with video conferencing technology, including microphone and camera functions; and is dedicated for client or resident use. For this visit, no deficiency was noted in areas observed. No citation was issued. Five advisories were issued today. LPA Tapia conducted an exit interview with Administrator Shirley Natividad and copy of this report was explained and left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 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
Aug 3, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
This unannounced inspection is being conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sean Haddad for the purpose of conducting an Annual Inspection. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Minelli Martinez and discussed the purpose of the inspection. During the inspection, LPA and AD conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, garage, and kitchen and observed the following: LPA and AD observed there were 3 staff present. LPA observed 5 residents were present. LPA confirmed all residents were doing well. LPA inspected common areas, resident rooms, garage, and kitchen, and observed they were clean and organized. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food is available as required by regulations. LPA observed hallways and walkways were free of obstruction. During the inspection, LPA and AD observed the following: in the non-lockable garage, toxins including bleach accessible to residents; in the unlocked under sink storage, toxins accessible to residents. During the inspection, AD properly secured all of these items and LPA confirmed. LPA reviewed and confirmed facility policies and practices regarding resident screening, staff screening, visitation, COVID-19 surveillance testing, COVID-19 clearance testing, quarantine, isolation, cohorting, staffing, infection control/lead/training, PPE, staffing and staffing shortages, communication and emergency plan, and dementia. LPA provided technical assistance regarding resident records, physical plant, oxygen signage, staff records, N95 fit testing, outings, and visitation. LPA requested and reviewed resident roster, staff roster, staff files, resident files, emergency plan, and COVID-19 mitigation plan. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. See LIC809D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was discussed with and provided to facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 3, 2021
The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
5 of 6 beds were occupied at the November 4, 2024 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.
License holder
Marstel Senior Homes LLC, licensed since 2018.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2018, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 7
- Total complaints
- 2
- Substantiated allegations
- 2
- Type A citations
- 2
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2018, 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 2 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 2 | 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
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.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Care Marstel 1
Is Care Marstel 1 licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Care Marstel 1 licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Care Marstel 1 been cited?
2 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2018, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.
Is Care Marstel 1 still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does Care Marstel 1 cost?
$3,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 193 other homes of a similar licensed size across Orange County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,050 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 193 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.
Does Care Marstel 1 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 Marstel Senior Homes LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kindred Hospital Brea is 3.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Care Marstel 1 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.
Care Marstel 1 license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “CARE MARSTEL 1”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306005440. 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 Marstel Senior Homes LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2018, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 7 state inspection visits since 2018, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 2 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
- 2 complaints and 2 substantiated allegations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 15, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Nearby
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Starting rate
$3,000 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,550 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,700–$5,600On 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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Estimated starting rate
$4,300 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,300On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$4,150 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,100On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,150 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,150On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,300 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,500–$5,300On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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