Small home · Licensed for 6 · Garden Grove
Angels Care Guest Home at Malinda
10212 Malinda Lane, Garden Grove, CA 92840Licensed since 2025
Overview
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. 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED 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 Angels Care Guest Home at Malinda: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,700a month to start
Likely $3,850–$5,800
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$4,700likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,700likely $3,850–$5,800
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar 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 $3,850–$6,000
- $4,700
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,550–$9,200
- $7,200
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 WaiverWe have not yet confirmed that an entry on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver list is this home’s. Ask the home: “Do you take the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver?” 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 $3,500 to $4,700
8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$4,500.
- Beverly Residential CareGarden Grove · 0.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alper's Care HomeGarden Grove · 1.2 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mary's Assisted Home LivingGarden Grove · 1.8 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Mirage Manor Home CareAnaheim · 2.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Cottages at Artesia AnaheimAnaheim · 2.4 mi · Mid-size home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Arabella Care VillaAnaheim · 2.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Home CareWestminster · 2.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Lola Senior Guest HomeStanton · 2.7 mi · Small home$4,700Listed 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 and similar 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.
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
10212 Malinda Lane, Garden Grove, CA 92840Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Garden Grove Hospital and Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.5 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 #306006664 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Jun 12, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Tea conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to complete the Annual Required Inspection. LPA Tea was greeted and granted entry by facility staff, and the purpose of the visit was explained. Licensee (LE) Ruby Cruz arrived shortly thereafter to assist with the inspection. The facility is licensed for a capacity of six non-ambulatory residents, including one bedridden resident, and has a hospice waiver for six residents. At the time of the visit, there were six residents in care, one resident is currently receiving hospice services. LPA Tea reviewed six resident files and two staff files. All files contained the required documentation. The Administrator Certificate is current and expires on March 25, 2028. Accompanied by care staff, LPA Tea toured the facility, including the physical plant, checked food service areas, and first aid supplies. The facility consists of five resident bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, family room, kitchen, dining area, and an attached garage. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in common areas and bedrooms and were operational. Resident bedrooms were appropriately furnished and contained adequate linens, closet space, and drawer space to meet residents' needs. Bathrooms were clean and in good repair. Toilets and faucets were operational, grab bars were securely installed, and showers were free of mold and mildew. Water temperature measured approximately 120°F. LPA informed the licensee that the water temperature was high and should be lowered to ensure resident safety. An adequate supply of towels, toiletries, and personal hygiene items was observed. (Annual Inspection report continued on LIC809C) Common areas were clean, organized, and free of hazards. Pathways and exits were unobstructed. The first aid kit was fully stocked with the required supplies, including bandages, dressings, tweezers, scissors, and a thermometer. The kitchen was inspected and found to contain an adequate supply of perishable and nonperishable food. Appliances were operational at the time of the visit. Sharps were secured in a locked kitchen drawer. Toxic substances were locked and inaccessible to residents, including those stored beneath the kitchen sink and in the garage. The fire extinguisher located in the family room was fully charged. The most recent disaster drill was conducted on April 20, 2026. Emergency food and water supplies were adequately stocked and stored in the garage. Outdoor areas were also inspected. The backyard provided ample shaded seating for residents. The side exit gate was self-latching and operating properly. The facility provides activities tailored to residents' interests, abilities, and health conditions. Activities include morning exercises, dancing, and walks. At the time of the visit, residents were observed watching television and socializing in the family room. LPA reviewed medication storage and administration practices. Medications were stored in a locked closet and were being administered in accordance with physician orders. LPA interviewed residents regarding their quality of care and spoke with staff regarding services provided. Based on observations made during today's inspection, no deficiencies were cited in the areas reviewed in accordance with Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Ruby Cruz. A copy of this report LIC809, along with LIC809-C, LIC858, and LIC859, was reviewed and provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 12, 2026
20252 state visits · 2 documents
May 1, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sean Haddad conducted this announced inspection for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Applicant (AP) Janice Jabonero, discussed the purpose of the inspection, and toured the facility. Facility is to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. Application was submitted to Community Care Licensing on November 20, 2024. This is a change of ownership with persons in care. During the inspection, LPA and AP observed the following: Structure: facility is a five-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-story house with an attached garage that is being used for storage. Facility telephone number is (657) 251-0692. Resident Bedrooms: the five resident bedrooms are spacious and will easily accommodate the residents’ furnishings. Lights, chairs, linens, and storage for each resident bedroom inspected. Staff Bedrooms: there are no staff bedrooms. Bathrooms: were clean, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature: tested between 112 and 118 degrees F in the two bathrooms. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: new linens and fully stocked linen closets were observed. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: reviewed. Food Service: two days perishable and seven days nonperishable food supply reviewed. Carbon Monoxide, Smoke Detectors, Fire Extinguisher: observed and tested. Appliances: stove burners, microwave, washer, and dryer inspected. Knives: observed locked in the kitchen. Toxins: observed locked in the garage. Medication cabinet is locked. First-Aid Kit & Activity Supplies: observed and available. Resident & Staff Files: LPA reviewed two resident files and two staff files. Fire clearance was approved by the City of Garden Grove Fire Department on January 22, 2025, for five non-ambulatory and one bedridden. Backyard exit gate is operational and unlocked. Backyard has shaded area for outdoor activities and sufficient seating for residents. Component III was completed with AP during today’s inspection. Facility is currently operating under the liability insurance of current facility ANGELS CARE GUEST HOME (306005476). AP will switch liability insurance to new facility once the application is approved. During the inspection, LPA explained the process of this application and about the post licensing inspection once the facility is licensed. AP was informed today that the facility is ready for licensure and final approval will be processed by the CAB supervisor in Sacramento. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was discussed with and provided to AP.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 1, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): COMP II Participants: RUBYLYN CRUZ AND JANICE JABONDERO-APPLICANT AND ADMINISTRATOR Interview Method: Telephone interview On 4/1/25, 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, Apr 3, 2025
License holder
R&C Senior Living LLC, licensed since 2025.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 3
- 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 2025, 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 Angels Care Guest Home at Malinda
Is Angels Care Guest Home at Malinda licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Angels Care Guest Home at Malinda licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Angels Care Guest Home at Malinda been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Angels Care Guest Home at Malinda still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Angels Care Guest Home at Malinda cost?
$4,700 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,850–$5,800. 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 and similar 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 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.
Does Angels Care Guest Home at Malinda take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: we have not yet confirmed that an entry on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver list is this home’s. Ask the home: “Do you take the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver?” The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by R&C Senior Living LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Garden Grove Hospital and Medical Center is 2.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Angels Care Guest Home at Malinda 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.
Angels Care Guest Home at Malinda license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ANGELS CARE GUEST HOME AT MALINDA”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #306006664. 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 R&C Senior Living LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 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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Starting rate
$2,300 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$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
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,500 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,700–$5,550On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$3,900 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,200–$4,800On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,600 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,800–$5,700On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,450 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,650–$5,500On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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