Small home · Licensed for 6 · Placentia

Rae's Cottage at Placentia

1265 Salvador Dr. E, Placentia, CA 92870Licensed since 2020

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,900 a month

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

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · 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
Dementia
Hospiceup to 6 residents

Not on file: bedridden 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. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

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
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Rae's Cottage at Placentia: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,900a month to start

Likely $4,050–$6,050

From 11 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$4,900likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$4,900likely $4,050–$6,050
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 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 $4,050–$6,200: $4,900
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,750–$9,400: $7,400

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 homes11 nearby homes publish starting rates of $4,000 to $8,200

11 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,300–$7,950.

Nora's Residence of PlacentiaPlacentia · 0.4 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Adelya Senior HomeYorba Linda · 0.4 mi · Small home
$4,600Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Agape Cottage IXYorba Linda · 0.6 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Golden Years-ProspectYorba Linda · 1.1 mi · Small home
$8,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Care Celine 2Placentia · 1.1 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Versa-Care Home IPlacentia · 1.1 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Golden Years - Villa GrandeYorba Linda · 1.3 mi · Small home
$8,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
The Pageantry CottagePlacentia · 1.4 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom with alcove · seen September 9, 2026
Sunset View Senior Care at Laurel ViewYorba Linda · 1.5 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Camino Retirement LivingYorba Linda · 2.1 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Lakeview Elderly CareAnaheim · 2.8 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 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

1265 Salvador Dr. E, Placentia, CA 92870Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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UCI Health-Placentia LindaHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.2 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 #306005799 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 4 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jun 1, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff Laurie Ablan. Administrator (AD) Ines Otbo was contacted by phone and arrived at approximately 10:00 a.m. During the inspection, LPA and Staff Ablan conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following: This is a one-story home with six resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, three bathrooms, and attached three car garage. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all resident beds had linens and blankets. LPA observed all windows were screened. The backyard has a shaded sitting area. LPA observed residents watching television in the living room and resting in their respective bedrooms. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew and faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested at 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged with service tag dated August 12, 2025. Gas stove, microwave, and laundry washer and dryer were all observed to be operable. Toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants were observed to be inaccessible to residents. Medication was observed to be centrally stored in a locked cabinet. LPA reviewed five resident files and two staff files. 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 left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 1, 2026

20252 state visits · 2 documents

Jul 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportPOCDeficiency pages: Type B, Type A

Type of visit: POC

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced Plan of Correction (POC) inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff Ernesto Espejo. Administrator (AD) Ines Otbo was contacted by phone and arrived at approximately 3:25 p.m. A deficiency was cited on June 4, 2025, during required annual inspection. Deficiency 87307(a) was cited due to staff residing in the garage. During today’s visit, LPA observed staff continue to occupy the garage with personal belongings, including clothing and shoes, and couch with bedding folded neatly on top. POC for deficiency previously cited has not been met and deficiency will be re-cited. LPA also observed cameras in three resident bedrooms. Per Staff Espejo, the cameras are operated by facility staff in order to monitor residents; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. Based on today’s observations, 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 and appeal rights was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2025

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87307(a) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 11, 2025

(a)...The facility shall be large enough to provide comfortable living accomodations and privacy for the residents, staff, and others who may reside in the facility This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff is currently residing in the garage which poses a potential safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2025

Plan of correction: AD stated staff will no longer reside in the garage and all their personal belongings removed. AD stated video proof will be submitted to LPA via email by POC date.

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87468.2(a)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Jul 11, 2025

(a) In addition to the rights listed in Section 87468.1,... residents in privately operated residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (1) To have a reasonable level of personal privacy in accommodations... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not comply wit the section cited above as cameras operated by facility staff were observed in three residents bedrooms which poses an immediate personal rights risk to persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2025

Plan of correction: Staff immediately removed cameras from bedrooms and AD stated staff training regarding residents' personal rigths will be conducted and proof provided to LPA via email by POC date.

Jun 4, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff Marriel Gabriel. Administrator (AD) Ines Otbo was contacted by phone and arrived at approximately 10:00 a.m. During the inspection, LPA and Staff Ernesto “Ernie” Espejo conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following: This is a one-story home with six resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, and three bathrooms. In the attached garage, LPA observed a section of the garage to contain a bed, made with linens and blankets, as well as a dresser with a television on top, and a window covering over the windows located at the top of the of roll-up sliding garage door. Upon interview, Staff Espejo confirmed they are currently residing in the garage; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all resident beds had linens and blankets. LPA observed all windows were screened. The backyard has a shaded sitting area. LPA observed residents watching television in the living room and resting in their respective bedrooms. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested between 114.0-114.8 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged with service tag dated August 5, 2024. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. Toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants were observed to be inaccessible to residents. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked. LPA reviewed select resident and staff files. LPA interviewed three residents and two staff. (Cont. LIC809-C) Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, one deficiency is being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 4, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Jul 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 7/19/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Romero conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver, Ernesto Espejo who was informed of the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Ines Otbo arrived during the visit. The facility has a fire clearance for six (6) non-ambulatory elderly residents and has an approved hospice waiver for six (6). LPA toured the facility with Caregiver Espejo and observed the facility is made up of a one-story home with six (6) resident bedrooms, two (2) full bathrooms, a staff room, kitchen, dining room and attached garage. During the tour, Caregiver Espejo tested two (2) of the smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA observed them to be operational. LPA also observed charged fire extinguishers mounted throughout the facility. Indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. The facility has outdoor shaded seating for the residents in care. There were no bodies of water observed on the premises. A brick wall secured the backyard. Medications are stored in a dining room cabinet that is secured with a master lock. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture and lighting. The hot water temperature in the resident bathrooms measured at 105- and 107- degrees Fahrenheit. LPA toured the kitchen and observed food was stored in a safe and healthful manner. The facility had more than a 2-day supply of perishable foods and 7-day supply of non-perishable food items. The facility also has additional clean linens, towels along with hygiene and incontinent supplies stored in a hallway closet. LPA reviewed random staff and resident files. Resident files reviewed had signed admission agreements and updated medical assessments. Staff files reviewed had a criminal record clearance and a valid first aid/CPR certification. During today's visit, LPA did not observe any issues or concerns. An exit interview was conducted where this report was reviewed and provided to Administrator Otbo.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 19, 2024

Earlier years2022 · 1 document

20221 state visit · 1 document

May 19, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted by staff Ernesto Espejo and granted entry into the facility. LPA Gutierrez discussed the purpose of the inspection. Administrator (AD) Ines Otbo arrived at 3:32 PM for the inspection. LPA Gutierrez, AD, and staff Espejo conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, and garage and observed the following: This is a single-story house with six bedrooms, and three bathrooms, with one bedroom occupied by staff. During the inspection LPA observed two staff and six residents in care. Residents were observed resting in their respective rooms. LPA observed a 2-day supply of perishable foods, as well as a 7-day supply of non-perishable foods. LPA observed hallways and walkways were free of obstruction. 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, infection control training, PPE, staffing and staffing shortages. 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 left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 19, 2022

License holder

Rae Hill Group, LLC, licensed since 2020.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2020, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 5
Total complaints: 0
Substantiated allegations: 0
Type A citations: 0
Type B citations: 0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2020, 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

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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 Rae's Cottage at Placentia

Is Rae's Cottage at Placentia licensed?

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

How many residents is Rae's Cottage at Placentia licensed for?

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

Has Rae's Cottage at Placentia been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2020, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Rae's Cottage at Placentia still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 9, 2026.

What does Rae's Cottage at Placentia cost?

$4,900 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,050–$6,050. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 194 other homes of a similar licensed size across Orange County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 194 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 Rae's Cottage at Placentia 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 Rae Hill Group, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

UCI Health-Placentia Linda is 0.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Rae's Cottage at Placentia 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.