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Kaela's Home for ElderlyLicense #306006526 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareKaela's Home for ElderlyLicense #306006526 · 24176 Mcoy Road, Lake Forest, CA · (310) 308-0925Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$5,250/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450 · See costs

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    From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Lake Forest

Kaela's Home for Elderly

24176 Mcoy Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630 · Licensed since 2024

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Kaela's Home for Elderly

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,250 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 6 residents
  • Dementia
  • Hospiceup to 6 residents
  • Bedriddenup to 1 resident

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, OF WHICH ONE(1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 3. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX(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 Kaela's Home for Elderly: 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

$5,250a month to start

Likely $4,300–$6,450

From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,250likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,250likely $4,300–$6,450

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,300–$6,600
$5,250
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,050–$9,800
$7,750
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,700 to $8,500

$3,700$8,500

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

24 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,950–$6,000.

  • Serene Valley Care HomeLake Forest · 0.3 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Basia Residential CareLake Forest · 0.4 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Ak and David Senior CareLake Forest · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Paradise Residential Senior Care 2Lake Forest · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Soleil Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.3 mi · Small home
    $4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Golden Hearts Elderly Care 2Lake Forest · 1.3 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Oasis Home for the Elderly IIMission Viejo · 1.3 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Rainbow Cottage IILaguna Hills · 1.4 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Pacifica CottageMission Viejo · 1.5 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Loving Elderly Care HomeLaguna Hills · 1.5 mi · Small home
    $3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Mission Viejo Care Cottages 2Mission Viejo · 1.6 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Adelanto Covenant Care 2Laguna Hills · 1.7 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Rainbow CottageMission Viejo · 1.7 mi · Small home
    $4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Pacific Sun Senior CareMission Viejo · 1.7 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • St. Joseph's HomeMission Viejo · 1.8 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Port ViejoMission Viejo · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Infinity Home CareMission Viejo · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Vividus Senior LivingMission Viejo · 2.0 mi · Small home
    $5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Aegean Hills Senior LivingMission Viejo · 2.1 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Chapters RCFEMission Viejo · 2.1 mi · Small home
    $8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • JJ Assistance Home CareMission Viejo · 2.1 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Golden Years Residential CareMission Viejo · 2.2 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Aaa Laguna Hills Assistance Care HomeLaguna Hills · 2.2 mi · Small home
    $3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Pericles Elderly Care HomeMission Viejo · 2.3 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

Ask for the price

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

24176 Mcoy Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Memorialcare Saddleback Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1 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 #306006526 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Aug 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On August 6, 2026, at 8:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Kim conducted an unannounced required 1-Year annual visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA Kim met with Licensee (LICEN) Ser Paris Dumaliang. The facility is licensed to have a capacity of six (6) nonambulatory residents, of which one (1) may be bedridden, and a hospice waiver for six (6) residents. LPA Kim observed the following. The facility is a one-story house with an attached 2-car garage with five (5) resident bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, five (5) bathrooms, dining room, a kitchen, a living room, and outdoor shaded area. LPA Kim toured inside and outside of the physical plant. There are no obstructions or bodies of water on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, storage for each resident’s personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. All bedrooms were inspected: Resident room 1, Resident Room 2, Resident Room 3, Resident Room 4, and Resident Room 5. Bathrooms were found to be clean and operational. The water temperature in one out of four resident bedrooms measured at 124.1 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 74 degrees F was maintained in the facility. LPA Kim observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents Evaluation Report Continues on LIC 809-C During the visit, LPA Kim observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents, and sanitizing stations in common areas. LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The kitchen was inspected and there is a two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food available and maintained properly. Emergency food, emergency water and emergency supplies are stored in the garage. All mandated inspection control posters were posted. The facility has smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors that were operable. The Certificate of Liability Insurance is effective from October 25, 2025, to October 25, 2026. The facility did not have a current or completed Fire/Safety Drills logs at the time of the visit. One (1) fire extinguishers is mounted in the kitchen. A working telephone Facility phone number (949-446-4085) and tablet device dedicated to the residents both remain available. First Aid Kit contained all the necessary elements. LPA Kim conducted an audit of six (6) residents (R1-R6) files, and seven (7) staff (S1-S7) personnel files, and medication and medication administration records LPA observed R1 did not have a medical assessment in their file. LPA conducted interviews with two residents and two staff. S1 stated they pulled out a pullout bed to the living room or garage to sleep at the facility. Based on today’s visit, deficiencies were cited as per the Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of California Code of Regulations (CCR). LPA observed a resident’s bathroom hot water temperature measured at 124.1 degrees F. LPA observed R1 did not have a medical assessment in their file at the time of the visit. LPA observed the facility did not have a completed emergency drill logs in their facility file at the time of the visit. LPA interviewed S1 who stated that they pulled a pullout bed to sleep in the living room or garage to sleep in. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided to Licensee Ser Paris Dumaliang.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 6, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Aug 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Celine Rodriguez and Garlli Tat conducted an unannounced visit for the required annual inspection. LPAs explained the purpose of today’s visit, and was greeted and granted entry by staff on duty (S1), and LPAs met with facility administrator (AD) Czarina Dumaliang about visit. For today’s visit, LPAs observed a total of 4 residents in care and 2 staff members on duty, of which both staff members were background cleared and associated via Guardian. LPAs observed the Administrator's Certificate for Czarina Dumaliang which expires on 3/10/2026. LPAs observed the PUB 475 "See Something Say Something" poster located at the entrance of the facility. LPAs toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with S1. The facility is a single level structure and is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents, of which 6 may be on hospice, of which 1 may be bedridden in room 3. There are a total of 6 bedrooms of which 4 are private resident rooms, 1 shared resident room, and 1 private room designated for staff. LPAs 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 5 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 was observed to be 116.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Continued on LIC809-C... Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted, located in the kitchen and dated for July 2025. LPAs observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is located by main entrance. LPAs observed that facility has emergency food and water supply located in the garage. LPAs observed that First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPAs observed that medications, toxins and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. For the exterior portion, LPAs observed grounds free of hazards. LPAs observed patio furniture under a shaded area, 1 gate which is self-closing and self-latching. No bodies of water observed. LPAs reviewed all 4 resident files. For today's visit no deficiencies were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with AD Dumaliang. A copy of this report was provided and explained.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 5, 2025

20242 state visits · 2 documents

Jul 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. conducted an announced visit to the facility to conduct the pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Applicant Czarina Dumaliang and toured the facility. An initial application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) on January 17, 2024. The facility is to have a capacity of 6, of which 5 can be nonambulatory and 1 bedridden. Facility phone number 949-446-4085. LPA observed the following. Structure: The facility is a one-story house with five resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, three full size bathrooms, two half bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a dining room, and an attached car garage. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) in the facility mounted on the wall in the entranceway. There is a backyard with an exit gate. There is a shaded seating area and LPA did not observe any obstacles or hazards in the backyard. Air/Heating: Central air/heating system installed with a central panel to control entire house. Resident Bedrooms: There are five Resident bedrooms. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all beds had linens and blankets. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C... Bathrooms: All bathrooms are clean and have working plumbing. Hot water measured between 107.3 and 109.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: A supply of extra linen was stored in a closet by the residents' bedroom hallway. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: Posted & readily available for review an emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed. Menu posted and available. Monthly menu available and posted in the kitchen. Food Service: There are no residents living in the facility at this time. There is 7-day non-perishable food supply on hand. Smoke Detectors/Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired and tested operational. There is a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall by the living room. Appliances: There is one, four electric burner stove which lights unassisted, one oven, one microwave, a refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, and dryer. All appliances are clean and operational. Toxins: All and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins and disinfectants are inaccessible to residents and will be stored in the garage and laundry room. Water Temperature: Hot water was measured in all bathrooms. Hot water measured between 107.3 and 109.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: Medications, the first aid kit and the first aid manual will be stored in a locked closet by the residents' bedroom hallway. The first aid kit has all the required elements. Resident & Staff Files: The Resident and Staff Records will be kept in a locked closet by the residents' bedroom hallway. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: Arts and craft, board games and light exercise equipment are stored in the living room cabinet. There is one large screen television in the living room. Fire clearance: Fire Clearance approved by a fire inspector of Orange County Fire Authority on March 05, 2024. Special conditions noted, "Bedridden client located in Room #3." Component III: Conducted at the Pre-Licensing visit, information provided about how to operate the facility within compliance and reporting requirements. The applicant has met all pre-licensing requirements. LPA will submit notification to Central Applications Bureau (CAB) in Sacramento for final review prior to license being issued. Applicant was informed today that the final approval will be processed by CAB in Sacramento. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left with the applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 12, 2024
May 31, 2024Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type:Initial Capacity:6 Census (if any clients in care):N/A COMP II Participants: Name, Title Interview Method: Telephone interview On [05/31/2024], applicant(s)/administrator participated in COMP II for the below pending facilities: [list out all of the applicable pending applications in the following format: FACILITY NAME/FACILITY #, ex. Front Street Facility/123456789, Back Alley Facility/987654321, etc…]. Identification of the applicant(s) and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant(s) 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, May 31, 2024

License holder

Kaela's Home for Elderly, LLC, licensed since 2024.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2024, 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 2024, 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 homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Kaela's Home for Elderly

Is Kaela's Home for Elderly licensed?

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

How many residents is Kaela's Home for Elderly licensed for?

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

Has Kaela's Home for Elderly been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Kaela's Home for Elderly still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Kaela's Home for Elderly cost?

$5,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,300–$6,450. 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 24 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Lake Forest that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,950 to $5,250 a month, and the middle figure is $4,200 (n = 5 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 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 Kaela's Home for Elderly 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 Kaela's Home for Elderly, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is 1 mile away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Kaela's Home for Elderly 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.

Kaela's Home for Elderly license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “KAELA'S HOME FOR ELDERLY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306006526. 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 Kaela's Home for Elderly, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, 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 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is October 1, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type 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

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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    • Hospice: on the state record
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    • Dementia: on the state record
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    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Estimated starting rate

    $5,250 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450

    On the state record

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    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Estimated starting rate

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    On the state record

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    • Hospice: on the state record

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