Small home · Licensed for 6 · Laguna Niguel

Amore Senior Living II

25437 Via Estudio, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677Licensed since 2025

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,850 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,800–$7,250 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. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS WHERE ONE (1) CAN BE BEDRIDDEN IN ANY ROOM. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6) RESIDENTS.

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

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Amore Senior Living II: 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

$5,850a month to start

Likely $4,800–$7,250

From 10 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$5,850likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$5,850likely $4,800–$7,250
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 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 $4,800–$7,400: $5,850
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,600–$10,500: $8,350

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 homes10 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,600 to $8,500

10 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$7,700.

Seasons at Laguna - 2Laguna Niguel · 0.3 mi · Small home
$8,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Adelanto Covenant CareLaguna Niguel · 0.6 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Niguel Hills Villa IILaguna Niguel · 0.6 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Vividus Senior LivingLaguna Niguel · 0.7 mi · Small home
$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Brandon ManorLaguna Niguel · 0.7 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Sunrise GardenLaguna Niguel · 1.8 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Orange County Care Home ILaguna Niguel · 2.1 mi · Small home
$3,600Listed on its own website · care; flat rate · seen October 27, 2026
TLC Elderly Residence 1Laguna Hills · 2.2 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
Serenity Health 2Laguna Niguel · 2.3 mi · Small home
$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Kathryn Jane Residential Care FacilityMission Viejo · 2.5 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026

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

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 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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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

25437 Via Estudio, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Rady Children's HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.9 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 #306006698 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Oct 7, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

We haven’t transcribed this report yet. The complete document is on the state’s site.

20253 state visits · 3 documents

Dec 4, 2025Facility evaluation reportCollateralReport on file

Type of visit: Collateral

On December 4, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced Collateral visit to the facility. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator (AD) Chet Khay was notified via telephone but was unable to assist with today's visit. The Collateral visit is being conducted in conjunction with complaint #22-AS-20220211163124 for the previous licensed facility at this location, Blue Skies of Laguna Niguel 306005844. The previous licensed facility at this location was closed as of October 13, 2025. During today's visit, LPA accompanied by a staff, conducted a tour of the physical plant of the facility. LPA observed the facility to be clear of any hazards. No health or safety concerns were observed. LPA conducted resident and staff interviews. LPA additionally reviewed and collected pertinent documents to the complaint. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with an authorized facility representative and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 4, 2025

Oct 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On October 10, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Garlli Tat conducted an announced second pre-licensing visit to ensure the facility is ready for licensure. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff. Applicant Karla Castro assisted with the visit. During the visit the LPA verified the following: · The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, which are hard wired, have been tested and are operating. · All auditory exit alarms are equipped and are operating. · The water temperature in the bathroom measures at 108.3 degrees Fahrenheit. With the above corrections completed, the facility’s physical plant meets the requirements of Title 22 Regulations. The applicant has met all pre-licensing requirements. LPA will submit notification to Centralized Applications Bureau (CAB) for final review prior to license being issued. An exit interview was conducted with applicant Karla Castro, and a copy of this report was provided with the applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 10, 2025

Sep 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Change in Ownership (CHOW) Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 5 COMP II Participants: Karla Castro, Applicant Chet Khay, Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams) On September 15, 2025, Applicant and 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. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant and 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, Sep 15, 2025

License holder

Ftkendeavor, LLC, licensed since 2025.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, 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 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

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.

The earlier licenseFormerly Blue Skies of Laguna Niguel (license #306005844), a change of ownership the state recorded on September 15, 2025.

The state’s report of September 15, 2025, filed under license #306006698, records this license’s application as a change of ownership: “Application Type: Change in Ownership (CHOW)”. The state lists license #306005844 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #306005844 are on the state’s record of that license.

The state’s record for license #306005844 The state’s record for license #306006698

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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 Amore Senior Living II

Is Amore Senior Living II licensed?

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

How many residents is Amore Senior Living II licensed for?

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

Has Amore Senior Living II been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Amore Senior Living II still open?

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

What does Amore Senior Living II cost?

$5,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,800–$7,250. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 8 other homes of a similar licensed size in Laguna Niguel that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $7,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,375 (n = 8 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Amore Senior Living II 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 Ftkendeavor, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Rady Children's Hospital is 1.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Amore Senior Living II 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.