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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Santa Ana
Novacare Home 1
5122 W. Roberts Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92704Licensed since 2026
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · 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 4 residents
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
Not on file: dementia and hospice 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 FOUR (4) NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #3.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Novacare Home 1: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines, staying through hospice and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,050a month to start
Likely $4,150–$6,250
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$5,050likely 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$5,050likely $4,150–$6,250
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 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 $4,150–$6,400
- $5,050
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,850–$9,600
- $7,550
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.
Rates at nearby homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $9,000
24 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$6,500.
- Golden Touch Guest HomeFountain Valley · 0.4 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Arms of Care Senior LivingFountain Valley · 0.4 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- NS CareFountain Valley · 1.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Fountain Garden Guest HomeFountain Valley · 2.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Crystal Cove Care #1Fountain Valley · 3.0 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Crystal Care HomeFountain Valley · 3.0 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Coastside Senior HomeCosta Mesa · 3.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Care Senior HomeFountain Valley · 3.2 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Caring Hands Senior Home CareWestminster · 3.4 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- JC Home for Seniors-CareHuntington Beach · 3.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Heart Care HomeFountain Valley · 3.5 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Beverly Residential CareGarden Grove · 3.6 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sterling Senior Community 12Huntington Beach · 3.7 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Angela's Residential CareCosta Mesa · 3.8 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Socal Assisted LivingHuntington Beach · 3.8 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Flowers Family CareSanta Ana · 3.8 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Heart to Heart Care Home for ElderlyCosta Mesa · 4.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Matsonia Lane HomesHuntington Beach · 4.1 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- The Taylor CottageHuntington Beach · 4.1 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alper's Care HomeGarden Grove · 4.2 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Home CareWestminster · 4.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alex' Caring HandsCosta Mesa · 4.3 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Heyday Senior Living of Costa MesaCosta Mesa · 4.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- JC Home for Seniors - LoveHuntington Beach · 4.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed 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 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
5122 W. Roberts Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92704Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- UCI Health-Fountain ValleyHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.4 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 #306006893 · See the state’s own record
The full record — 1 document
20261 state visit · 1 document
Aug 25, 2026Facility 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 Ricky Vu. An initial application to operate a Residential Facility for the Elderly was received by CCL on November 3, 2025 for a capacity of 6 residents. LPA Mendivil along with Licensee toured the facility at 8:55AM and observed the following: Structure: Facility is a single story, 6 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, with an activity room and 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. Living room contains ample seating. Bedrooms Residents: All rooms are single occupancy. All of the rooms are equipped with appropriate lighting, chair, night stand and ample closet space. Bathrooms: Resident bathroom has a working toilet/ wash basin. Facility has paper towels in the restrooms. .Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Facility has bedding and towels for residents in care. Emergency Phone Numbers and Exit Plan: Posted in entrance of facility. Food Service: Licensee has 2 day perishable and 7-day nonperishable foods. Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors/ carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Fire extinguisher present in entry of facility. Appliances: Stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, washer, and dryer are clean and operational. Toxins/ Sharps: LPA observed a secure area for sharps in kitchen cabinet. LPA observed toxins in secured cabinet underneath kitchen sink. Water Temperature: LPA tested hot water and it read as following: resident bathroom between 109.5 and 113.9 degrees. Emergency Supplies: LPA observed supply of emergency water and food in facility garage. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: First aid kit observed contained all required items. Medication is stored in a locked cabinet in hallway. Facility to use a medication administration record. Resident & Staff File: Records are stored in a locked cabinet in activity room. Reading Material, Games, and Equipment: . LPA observed games and books in facility. Backyard: LPA observed ample chairs for outdoor seating. Fire Clearance: Approved for 6 residents of which of which 2 may be non-ambulatory and 1 bedridden resident. Component III completed. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 25, 2026
License holder
Novacare Homes LLC, licensed since 2026.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, 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 2026, 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 Novacare Home 1
Is Novacare Home 1 licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Novacare Home 1 licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Novacare Home 1 been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 1 state visit over the same years.
Is Novacare Home 1 still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Novacare Home 1 cost?
$5,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,150–$6,250. 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 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.
Does Novacare Home 1 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 Novacare Homes LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
UCI Health-Fountain Valley is 1.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Novacare Home 1 keep a resident on hospice?
Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”
Novacare Home 1 license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “NOVACARE HOME 1”, per the CDSS roster as of October 11, 2026.
- License #306006893. 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 Novacare Homes LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 1 state inspection visit since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 1 state visit in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 25, 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
$5,500 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
- Map
Starting rate
$7,000 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
$4,650 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,800–$5,750On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,200On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,100 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,150On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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