Small home · Licensed for 6 · Laguna Niguel
Verona Court XII
23852 Wardlow Circle, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677Licensed since 2019
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchair
- 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 RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 6 AMBULATORY, OF WHICH ALL MAYBE NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6 RESIDENTS.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Verona Court XII: 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.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,400a month to start
Likely $4,400–$6,650
From 8 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$5,400likely 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$5,400likely $4,400–$6,650
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 2 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,400–$6,800
- $5,400
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,200–$9,950
- $7,900
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.
Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,600 to $8,500
8 homes like this within 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,050–$8,200.
- Sunrise GardenLaguna Niguel · 0.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Serenity Health 2Laguna Niguel · 0.7 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Orange County Care Home ILaguna Niguel · 0.8 mi · Small home$3,600Listed on its own website · care; flat rate · seen October 27, 2026
- Adelanto Covenant CareLaguna Niguel · 1.0 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Niguel Hills Villa IILaguna Niguel · 1.0 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Vividus Senior LivingLaguna Niguel · 1.2 mi · Small home$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Seasons at Laguna - 2Laguna Niguel · 1.5 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brandon ManorLaguna Niguel · 1.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed 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 8 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.
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.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
23852 Wardlow Circle, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna BeachHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.8 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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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 #306005670 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 2 of 4 documents
20251 state visit · 1 document
Dec 2, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On December 2, 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 staff on duty. During the visit, staff on duty contacted the facility administrator (AD) Julie Gorordo about the visit. For this visit, there are two staff members on duty, both of which are background cleared and associated. AD later arrived to assist with the inspection. The PUB475 ‘See Something, Say Something’ poster was observed to be located in the living room. Resident Rights is posted in the dining room. LPA observed the Administrator's Certificate for Julie Gorordo, which expires on July 17, 2027. The facility is a Residential Care facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six residents, six of which may be non-ambulatory, none of which may be bedridden, and a hospice waiver for six. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD. For this visit, there are a total of three non-ambulatory residents in care, one of which is on hospice, and none are bedridden. The facility is a single story home. There are a total of six bedrooms, four of which are private resident bedrooms, one shared resident room, and one bedroom for staff. LPA toured each bedroom with the AD and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and free of any hazards. LPA observed the staff room is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well as auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of three full bathrooms. Continued on LIC 809-C. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets and faucets were operational and showers were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Water temperature in the bathrooms were measured to be between 113 and 113.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked in a kitchen cabinet, inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the kitchen. Fire extinguisher was dated and tagged on November 4, 2025. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is posted in the dining room. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on December 1, 2025. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supplies, located in the garage. LPA observed that the First Aid kit had all the required components. Medications were observed to be locked in a medication cabinet in the kitchen, inaccessible to residents in care. Chemicals were observed to be locked underneath the kitchen sink and in the garage. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The garage is used for storage and laundry. For the exterior portion, LPA observed patio furniture under shading, and the grounds were free of any hazards or obstructions. There is one self-latching gate in the backyard that can be opened in case of an emergency. There is a private Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) being rented to a tenant in the backyard. No bodies of water were observed. During this visit, three resident files and three staff files were reviewed. All staff are background cleared and associated with the facility. LPA reviewed residents’ medication and medication records and two resident interviews were conducted. Based on today's observations, there are no deficiencies being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Julie Gorordo. This report was reviewed with the administrator and a copy was provided at the end of the visit. Appeal Rights were reviewed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 2, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Dec 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Joseph Alejandre and Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPAs were greeted and granted by entry by caregiving staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator Julie Gorordo and Arda Kardijian were notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPAs observed Administrator Arda Kardijian has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on September 19, 2025. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) which is licensed for six nonambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for six. The facility is a single story home with five resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, three bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and a two car garage. LPAs, accompanied by Administrators conducted a tour of the physical plant. On today's visit, LPAs observed three residents in care and two care giving staff present. LPAs observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on a closet door by the entryway. LPAs inspected the five resident bedrooms. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings of a bed, a chest of drawers, a lamp, and a chair. Resident bedrooms are clean and spacious. LPAs inspected resident bathrooms. Bathrooms are clean. Toilets and faucets tested operational. Bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floors. Hot water temperature measured 115.9 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed the facility has a minimum two day perishable and seven day nonperishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPAs observed kitchen appliances were clean. LPAs observed the five burner electric cook top is operational. Cleaning supplies were observed to be locked under the sink cabinets. Knives were observed to be locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPAs observed a fire extinguisher mounted in the dining room. Fire extinguisher was charged and up to date on service. LPAs observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on December 10, 2024. LPAs tested the dual smoke/carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. The door leading to the garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents. The two car garage is used for storage and laundry. LPAs observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply stored in the garage. LPAs, accompanied by the Administrators toured the exterior portion of the facility. No bodies of water observed. LPAs observed a shaded seating area with furniture for resident use. The backyard has one gate and is operational. Continued on LIC809-C The front yard of the facility is undergoing plumbing repairs. The facility has all utilities and is not being impacted by the repairs in the front yard. The area under repair is off limits and poses no risk to the residents. The construction in the backyard is off limits and poses no risks to the residents. LPAs inspected the First Aid Kit which has all the required components. The facility has a internet device which is dedicated for resident use. LPAs inspected three resident records and three staff records. No discrepancies observed. LPAs reviewed three resident medications and medication records. No discrepancies observed. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on today's observations, there are no deficiencies being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Arda Kardjian and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 12, 2024
Earlier years2022 · 2 documents
20222 state visits · 2 documents
Dec 14, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted by staff and granted entry. LPA explained the reason for the visit. LPA met with Administrator Arda Kardjian. LPA and Administrator toured the facility. Facility is a single story home with 6 bedrooms (1 bedroom is for caregivers and one of the resident rooms is a shared room), 3 bathrooms, dining room, living room and attached 2 car garage that is being used for storage and kept locked. LPA observed the See Something Say Something Poster (PUB 475) posted next to the front door of the facility. LPA observed the fireplace in the living room is screened. LPA observed all resident bedrooms had the required furnishings and are clean and organized. LPA observed all bathrooms (3) are clean and operational. LPA inspected the kitchen. The kitchen is clean and organized. LPA observed the knives are kept locked in a kitchen drawer. LPA observed the medications are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPA toured the garage. The garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents. The garage is used to store extra food and supplies. LPA and Administrator toured the backyard. There is one exit gate on the East side of the house. The exit is operational. No bodies of water observed. There are 2 separate seating areas in the patio. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. LPA consulted with the Administrator concerning continued Covid-19 mitigation and Provider Information Notices (PINs). No deficiencies observed during the visit. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of this visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 14, 2022
Nov 23, 2022Facility evaluation reportPost LicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Post Licensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the Post Licensing visit, LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. .LPA met with Administrator Arda Kardjian and assistant administrator Julie Sanders. LPA explained the reason for the visit. Facility is a single story home with 6 bedrooms (1 bedroom is for caregivers and one of the resident rooms is a shared room), 3 bathrooms, dining room, living room and attached 2 car garage that is being used for storage and kept locked. LPA and assistant administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the See Something Say Something Poster (PUB 475) posted next to the front door of the facility. LPA observed the fireplace in the living room is screened. LPA observed all resident bedrooms had the required furnishings and are clean and organized. LPA observed all 3 bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 109.2 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA inspected the kitchen. The kitchen is clean and organized. LPA observed the knives are kept locked in a kitchen drawer. LPA observed the medications are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPA toured the garage. The garage has doorknob with a numeric keypad lock to keep it secure. The garage is used to store extra food and supplies. LPA and assistant administrator toured the backyard. There is one exit gate on the East side of the house. The exit is operational. No bodies of water observed. There are 2 separate seating areas in the patio. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. LPA inspected the first aid kit. The first aid kit has all the required items. No deficiencies observed during the visit. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of this visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 23, 2022
License holder
Laguna Elder Care, Inc., licensed since 2019.
Operates 3 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 2019, 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 2019, 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
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 Verona Court XII
Is Verona Court XII licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Verona Court XII licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Verona Court XII been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Verona Court XII still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Verona Court XII cost?
$5,400 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,400–$6,650. 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 8 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 8 other homes of a similar licensed size in Laguna Niguel that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $7,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,375 (n = 8 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 Verona Court XII 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 Laguna Elder Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Laguna Elder Care, Inc. — at least 5 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach is 2.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Verona Court XII 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.
Verona Court XII license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “VERONA COURT XII”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306005670. 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 Laguna Elder Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2019, 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 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is December 2, 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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$4,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,400 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,400–$6,650On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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$5,400 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,400–$6,650On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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$5,200 a month to start
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- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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$5,200 a month to start
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- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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- Wheelchair: on the state record
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