Small home · Licensed for 6 · Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach Oasis

9442 Nautilus Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646Licensed since 2025

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,700 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,650–$7,000 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 RESIDENTS, OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #4. 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 Huntington Beach Oasis: 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

$5,700a month to start

Likely $4,650–$7,000

From 13 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$5,700likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$5,700likely $4,650–$7,000
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 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 $4,650–$7,150: $5,700
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,450–$10,300: $8,200

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 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 homes13 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $6,500

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

Meadowlark Gardens VIIHuntington Beach · 0.0 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Castlegate ManorHuntington Beach · 0.4 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
JC Home for Seniors - LoveHuntington Beach · 0.7 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Matsonia Lane HomesHuntington Beach · 0.8 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Sterling Senior Community 12Huntington Beach · 1.1 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Golden Heart Care HomeFountain Valley · 1.2 mi · Small home
$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Loving Care Senior HomeFountain Valley · 1.7 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Crystal Cove Care #1Fountain Valley · 1.7 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Crystal Care HomeFountain Valley · 1.9 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Socal Assisted LivingHuntington Beach · 2.4 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Coastside Senior HomeCosta Mesa · 2.5 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
The Taylor CottageHuntington Beach · 2.6 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Oasis Assisted LivingCosta Mesa · 2.8 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026

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

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 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

9442 Nautilus Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical CenterHospital · 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).

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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 #306006809 · See the state’s own record

The full record — 1 document

20251 state visit · 1 document

Dec 2, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Mendivil made an announced visit to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. LPA identified themselves and discussed the purpose of the visit with Licensee Ali Naghibi an initial application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly application was received by CCL on 03/01/2025, for a capacity of six residents 5 non-ambulatory and 1 bedridden resident. LPA Mendivil along with Licensee toured the facility at 01:05PM and observed the following: Structure: Facility is a single story, 7 bedroom, 7 bathroom house with an attached garage and beige exterior. The exit gates are unlocked and self latching. Living Room/ Dining Room: Adequate seating is available in the dining room and living room. Bedrooms Residents: 7 bedrooms are single occupancy. All of the rooms are equipped with appropriate lighting, chair, night stand and ample closet space. Bathrooms: Resident bathrooms have a working toilet/ wash basin .Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Facility has bedding and towels for residents in care. Emergency Phone Numbers and Exit Plan: Posted in dining room. Food Service: Licensee has 2 day perishable and 7-day nonperishable foods. Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors/ carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Appliances: Stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, washer, and dryer are clean and operational. Toxins/ Sharps: LPA observed a secure area for sharps and toxins. Water Temperature: LPA tested hot water and it read as following: residents bathroom tested between 109 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit . Emergency Supplies: LPA observed supply of emergency water and food. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: First aid kit observed contained all required items. CONTINUED ON LIC 809C DATED 12/02/2025. Medication is stored in secured laundry room. Resident & Staff File: Records are stored in a locked cabinet Reading Material, Games, and Equipment: . LPA observed games and coloring books in facility. Backyard: LPA observed a shaded area for residents. Fire Clearance: Approved for 5 non-ambulatory and 1 bedridden residents on August 26th, 2025. Facility is ready to be licensed. Component III completed. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 2, 2025

License holder

Huntington Beach Oasis, Inc., licensed since 2025.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 1
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 licensePreviously at this address: Huntington Eldercare IV (license #306003798).

The state lists license #306003798 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #306003798 are on the state’s record of that license.

The state’s record for license #306003798 The state’s record for license #306006809

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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 Huntington Beach Oasis

Is Huntington Beach Oasis licensed?

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

How many residents is Huntington Beach Oasis licensed for?

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

Has Huntington Beach Oasis been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 1 state visit over the same years.

Is Huntington Beach Oasis still open?

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

What does Huntington Beach Oasis cost?

$5,700 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,650–$7,000. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 14 other homes of a similar licensed size in Huntington Beach that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,150 (n = 14 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 Huntington Beach Oasis 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 Huntington Beach Oasis, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center 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 Huntington Beach Oasis 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.