Small home · Licensed for 6 · Irvine
Irvine Cottage #7
40 Cypress Tree Lane, Irvine, CA 92612Licensed since 2023
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 RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR SIX.
985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
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 Irvine Cottage #7: 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
$5,650a month to start
Likely $4,600–$6,950
From 12 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$5,650likely 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$5,650likely $4,600–$6,950
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes within 5 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 $4,600–$7,100
- $5,650
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,400–$10,250
- $8,150
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 homes12 nearby homes publish starting rates of $4,500 to $10,000
12 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $5,100–$9,750.
- LuxxyliveIrvine · 1.2 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Primacare Home at RoxburyIrvine · 2.8 mi · Small home$5,595Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Whispering Oaks - WaverlyIrvine · 3.0 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Sweetwater Senior Care IIIrvine · 3.0 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Jewel Homecare 2Newport Beach · 3.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Alex' Caring HandsCosta Mesa · 4.6 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- The Signature ResidenceCorona Del Mar · 4.8 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Beach Homes IVNewport Beach · 4.9 mi · Small home$9,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Heart to Heart Care Home for ElderlyCosta Mesa · 4.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Heyday Senior Living of Costa MesaCosta Mesa · 4.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Springwell HavenNewport Beach · 4.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Tranquility Senior LivingCosta Mesa · 5.0 mi · Small home$9,000Listed 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 12 small homes within 5 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
40 Cypress Tree Lane, Irvine, CA 92612Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- UCI Health - IrvineHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.2 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).
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 #306006270 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 4 of 7 documents
Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Unsubstantiated”.
20261 state visit · 1 document
Apr 14, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On April 14, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by care giving staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Compliance Manager (CM) Michelle Nesbitt and Assistant Administrator (AA) Kimberly Arnett were notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPA observed that Kimberly Arnett has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on July 21, 2026. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for six. The facility is a single story home with five resident bedrooms, one of which is shared, two staff bedrooms, three resident bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a laundry room, and an attached two car garage. LPA, accompanied by the CM and the AA, conducted a tour of the interior portion of the facility. On today's visit, LPA observed five residents in care and four care giving staff present. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on the wall by the entryway of the facility. LPA inspected the five resident bedrooms and they were observed to be free of hazards. LPA observed resident bedrooms to have the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPA observed resident beds to have clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens to be stored in a hallway cabinets. LPA inspected the three resident bathrooms and they were observed to be clean. Resident bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and nonskid floor mats. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 107.2 and 112.4 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the two staff bedrooms to be kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C LPA observed the kitchen has a two day perishable and a seven day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. The four burner gas stove lights unassisted. LPA observed knives and sharps to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet under the sink. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be located in the kitchen, in the laundry room, and in the two car garage. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be charged and serviced as of April 8, 2026. LPA tested the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on March 1, 2026. LPA observed the centrally stored medication to be kept in a locked storage cabinet located in the kitchen. LPA observed a first aid kit mounted on the wall in the kitchen and it had all the required components. LPA observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in a locked cabinet located in the laundry room. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage to be kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the garage to be used for storage. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply to be stored in the garage. LPA, accompanied by the CM and the AA, conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility which includes a patio and the backyard. LPA observed the exterior to be clear of obstructions and hazards. LPA observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use in both the patio and in the backyard. The perimeter gates of the facility are self-latching and can be opened in an evacuation. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed all five resident files. All the required documentation were present and current in the resident files reviewed. LPA reviewed all five residents' medication and medication records. LPA reviewed four staff files. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited per the Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Compliance Manager Michelle Nesbitt and Assistant Administrator Kimberly Arnett. A copy of the report was provided at time of visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 14, 2026
20252 state visits · 2 documents
Apr 17, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not seek medical attention for resident.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of delivering the findings into the above allegation for the complaint investigation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Jesus Abad and stated the purpose of the visit. Executive Administrator (EA) Jozef Springer was informed of the visit by telephone at 8:08am and arrived on premise at 8:45am. During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed four staff, successfully interviewed one out of five residents, family member, and obtained pertinent documents such as the Face Sheets, Physician's Reports, Pre-Appraisal, Emergency Consent Form, Discharge Summary, Photos, Vital Records, Correspondences, and Call Log History. Regarding the allegation, Staff did not seek medical attention for resident, it is alleged that the facility did not assess resident after the fall to ensure no further injury was sustained. The investigation revealed the following: Unsubstantiated On Saturday, March 22, 2025, Resident #1 (R1) had a fall in their bedroom at or approximately 6am verified by R1. As a result of the fall, R1 sustained a small one inch laceration to the right brow bone region per the hospital discharge summary dated March 24, 2025. Three out of the four staff interviewed indicated conducting a fall assessment, taking vitals, and administering first aid to the wounded area immediately. The photograph demonstrates R1 with a band aid applied by the facility while the second photograph shows R1 with steri strips applied by the hospital which was noted on the discharge summary. R1 also confirmed facility staff treating the wound the day of the fall. In an interview with EA, there was not an immediate need to call 9-1-1 based on the assessment and R1 not showing/expressing any signs of pain. EA indicated that R1's representative was immediately notified by telephone following the fall. Based on the review of the call log screen shot, EA placed the call to R1's representative and left a voice message the day of the fall at 6:32am. The outgoing call was for 6 minutes. EA indicated that at 6:48am, the call was returned the same day by R1's representative and discussed R1's condition and vitals for four minutes. EA indicated that R1's representative was asked if they wanted R1 to be taken to the emergency room, even though EA did not believe the injury required immediate medical attention. EA indicated that the representative declined. Due to conflicting information obtained during the investigation, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the following allegation: Staff did not seek medical attention for resident is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted with Executive Administrator Jozef Springer, and a copy of this report including the LIC811 were provided at exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 17, 2025 · control 22-AS-20250409144044
Apr 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 4/15/25 at 12:35 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by care giving staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Compliance Manager/Administrator (AD) Michelle Nesbitt and Executive Administrator (EA) Jozef Springer were notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPA observed that Compliance Manager/Administrator Michelle Nesbitt has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on April 11, 2026. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for six. The facility is a single story home with five resident bedrooms, one of which is shared, two staff bedrooms, three resident bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a laundry room, and an attached two car garage. LPA, accompanied by the AD, conducted a tour of the interior portion of the facility. On today's visit, LPA observed five residents in care and three care giving staff present. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on the wall by the entryway of the facility. LPA inspected the five resident bedrooms and they were observed to be free of hazards. LPA observed resident bedrooms to have the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPA observed resident beds to have clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens to be stored in a hallway cabinet. LPA inspected the three resident bathrooms and they were observed to be clean. Resident bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and nonskid floor mats. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 107.7 and 118.2 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the two staff bedrooms to be kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. CONTINUED ON 809-C LPA observed the kitchen has a two day perishable and a seven day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. The four burner gas stove lights unassisted. LPA observed knives and sharps to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet under the sink. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be located in the kitchen, in the laundry room, and in the two car garage. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be charged and serviced as of April 8, 2025. LPA tested the dual smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on March 1, 2025. LPA observed the centrally stored medication to be kept in a locked storage cabinet in the kitchen. LPA observed a First Aid Kit mounted on the wall in the kitchen and it had all the required components. LPA observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in a locked cabinet in the laundry room. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage to be kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the garage to be used for storage. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply to be stored in the garage. LPA, accompanied by the AD, conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility which includes a patio and the backyard. LPA observed the exterior to be clear of obstructions and hazards. LPA observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use in both the patio and in the backyard. The perimeter gates on the north side and east-side are self-latching and can be opened in an evacuation. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed all five resident files. All the required documentation were present and current in the resident files reviewed. LPA reviewed all five residents' medication and medication records. LPA reviewed three staff files. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited per the Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Compliance Manager/Administrator Michelle Nesbitt and Executive Administrator Jozef Springer. A copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 15, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Apr 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Celine De Perio conducted an unannounced required annual inspection. LPA De Perio explained reason for visit and was greeted and granted entry by staff on duty, who contacted compliance manager (CM) Michelle Nesbitt. LPA observed the administrator certificate for Kimberly Arnett, which expires on 7/21/2024. The PUB475 "See Something, Say Something" poster was observed to be posted at the entrance. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents, of which 6 may be on hospice. LPA De Perio toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with CM Nesbitt. The facility is a single level structure. There are a total of 6 bedrooms, of which 4 are private resident rooms, 1 shared resident room and 1 staff room. LPA De Perio toured each bedroom in the facility and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of 3 restrooms in the facility. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Water temperature in restrooms were measured to be at 112.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the kitchen. LPA De Perio observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is posted in at the entrance. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply, located in the kitchen and in the garage. LPA De Perio observed that First Aid Kit had all the required components. Medications and toxins were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to residents in care. For the exterior portion, LPA De Perio observed patio furniture under shading, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There are 2 gates in the backyard, which were self-closing and self-latching. No bodies of water were observed. For today's visit no deficiencies were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. No citations were issued. An exit interview was conducted with CM Nesbitt. A copy of this report was provided and explained.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 10, 2024
Earlier years2023 · 3 documents
20233 state visits · 3 documents
Apr 12, 2023Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lydia Martinez conducted this announced continuation of Pre-licensing visit to ensure the facility made the necessary correction required from the Pre-licensing visit inspection on 03/ 27/2023. LPA Martinez met with Designated Administrator Michelle Nesbitt and both toured the facility. Applicant was to submit a new floor plan to match facility structure. During the inspection on 03/27/2023, LPA Martinez noted that the application’s approved Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Fire Clearance did not match the structure. Caretaker room has a built in partition wall that was not marked on the floor plan that was approved by OCFA on 12/16/2022. LPA Martinez contacted OCFA Inspector who agreed to re-visit the facility and double check. OCFA conducted the visit and cleared the facility on 03/24/2023. LPA received copy of approved floor plan on 04/05/2023. The item identified for correction during initial Pre-licensing visit of 03/27/2023 is now corrected. With the above correction completed the facility's physical plant meets requirements of Title 22 Regulations. All items reviewed during the visit are in compliance. Facility appears to be ready for licensure based on LPA's evaluation. An exit interview was conducted with Designated Administrator and a copy of this report will be sent to email on file.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 12, 2023
Mar 27, 2023Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lydia Martinez conducted this announced visit for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection. LPA Martinez met with Applicant (AP) Michelle Nesbitt and a tour of the inside and outside of the facility was completed. Facility is to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The Application was submitted to Community Care Licensing on 11/15/2022. Facility is an existing facility and undergoing a Change of Ownership. There are 6 Residents in care under the current license. Facility is a one story, 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with an attached garage. Facility will have live-in staff. A Fire Clearance was granted for 6 non-Ambulatory Residents on 12/16/2022. Facility is secured by a fence around the property. Adequate seating is available in the dining room as well as the living room. One bedroom is double occupancy and all are equipped with appropriate lighting, chair, night stand and ample closet space. Bathrooms have wash basin and walk in showers. Linen supply is ample supply for residents. Facility has a current food supply of two day perishables and seven day non-perishables. Smoke detectors are centrally wired and are operational. Carbon Monoxide was operational. Fire extinguishers are mounted and charged. Stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washer, and dryer are clean and operational. Toxins were locked/stored in the garage and under locked cabinet under kitchen sink. Hot water in bathroom was tested and is within regulatory requirements. First Aid Kit observed contained all required items. Medication is stored in the locked cabinet in the kitchen. The facility has activity supplies such as puzzles, TV exercise, coloring, paint and bingo. Facility has a patio table and chairs with a large canopy for shade. Side exit gate is unlocked and self latching. The Component III was waived as Applicant is an existing Administrator for other existing facilities and also completed the Component III on 3/20/2023 with LPA Sean Haddad. There is a discrepancy with the floor plan approved by the Fire Department with staff/storage room. LPA spoke to Fire Inspector and is awaiting for a response. LPA explained to AP that clarification from Fire Inspector is needed before the facility can be ready for licensure based on inspection. LPA to contact AP once LPA hears back from Fire Inspector. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report will be sent to email on file.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 27, 2023
Mar 7, 2023Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
On 03/07/2023, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 7, 2023
5 of 6 beds were occupied at the April 17, 2025 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.
License holder
Irvine Cottages, LLC, licensed since 2023.
Operates 12 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Irvine Cottage #3 · Irvine
- Irvine Cottage #2 · Irvine
- Irvine Cottage #1 · Irvine
- Irvine Cottage #5 · Irvine
- Granny's Place #6 · Mission Viejo
- Irvine Cottage #4 · Irvine
- Granny's Place #8 · Mission Viejo
- Granny's Place #2 · Mission Viejo
- Granny's Place #11 · Mission Viejo
- Granny's Place #9 · Mission Viejo
- Granny's Place #10 · Mission Viejo
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2023, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 7
- Total complaints
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2023, 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 | 1 | 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 Irvine Cottage #7
Is Irvine Cottage #7 licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Irvine Cottage #7 licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Irvine Cottage #7 been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.
Is Irvine Cottage #7 still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Irvine Cottage #7 cost?
$5,650 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,600–$6,950. 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 12 small homes within 5 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 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 Irvine Cottage #7 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 Irvine Cottages, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Irvine Cottages, LLC — at least 17 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
UCI Health - Irvine is 2.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Irvine Cottage #7 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.
Irvine Cottage #7 license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “IRVINE COTTAGE #7”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306006270. 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 Irvine Cottages, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 7 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 14, 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) ↗
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