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A Royal Sweet Senior Home

Small home·Licensed for 6·Laguna Hills, California

LicensedLicence #306006647
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,700 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,650–$7,000
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitAugust 18, 2026CDSS inspection record

A Royal Sweet Senior Home is a small care home in Laguna Hills — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents. Dementia care is not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

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

Quick answers about A Royal Sweet Senior Home

Is A Royal Sweet Senior Home licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is A Royal Sweet Senior Home licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has A Royal Sweet Senior Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is A Royal Sweet Senior Home still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does A Royal Sweet Senior Home 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?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 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 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Laguna Hills that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,900 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,850 (n = 6 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 A Royal Sweet Senior Home take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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 A Royal Sweet Senior Home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center 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 A Royal Sweet Senior Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

A Royal Sweet Senior Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “A ROYAL SWEET SENIOR HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
  • License #306006647. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to A Royal Sweet Senior Home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
  • 2 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is August 18, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident

State licensing record · September 13, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60+. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY CLIENTS, ONE OF WHICH MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. ROOM #5 APPROVED FOR BEDRIDDEN USE. ROOMS ROO#3,4,6 APPROVED FOR ONE (1) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENT EACH, #1 APPROVED FOR TWO (2) NON-AMBULATORY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX(6)

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

4 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,700a month to start

Likely $4,650–$7,000

From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,700a month

Likely $4,650–$7,150

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$5,700likely $4,650–$7,000

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 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 (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

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

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 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 $5,400–$10,200
$7,700
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • 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 September 23, 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.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 community 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.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 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.

8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,750–$6,000.

  • 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.
Show the 8 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 22305 Savona, Laguna Hills, CA 92653Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2025, the state has filed 2 documents for this home, and its records count 2 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 18, 2026.

On file since
2025
State visits
2
Most recent visit
August 18, 2026

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Aug 18, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Mendivil made an unannounced visit to conduct a required annual. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 1 may be bedridden. The facility has a hospice waiver for 6 with a current census of 5 residents with 3 residents on hospice. The facility is a one story house with an attached garage with 5 resident bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom, 3 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms a living rooms, a dining room, and a kitchen. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors, testing hot water temperature in resident bathrooms. The hot water temperature measured between 107.2 and 116.9 degrees Fahrenheit and all smoke detectors were operational. LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. LPA observed unsecured medication cabinet and unsecured sharps under the kitchen sink. LPA observed emergency food and water in facility garage. Facility conducted an emergency drill on July 1, 2026. LPA reviewed three out of three staff records, LPA did not observe TB results for three out of three staff. Administrator has a current administrator certificate that expires on December 14, 2026. Based on observations made during today's visit deficiencies are being cited per Title 22. A copy of this report, appeal rights were provided to facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 18, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jul 30, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez conducted an announced visit to the facility for purpose of a pre-licensing evaluation. LPA arrived at the facility was greeted and granted entry. LPA met with Stevelyn Reroma, Administrator and explained the visit. A change of ownership application to operate an Adult Residential Facility for the Elderly, age 60 years and over, for (6) capacity, (0) ambulatory, (5) non-ambulatory, and (1) bedridden resident was submitted to CCL on 10/08/24. Structure: The facility is a one story house with an attached garage with 5 resident bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms a living rooms, a dining room, and a kitchen. The residents’ bedrooms are spacious and will easily accommodate the resident’s furnishings. There is a large back yard with a covered patio and one exit walkway on one side of the house with seating for the residents. Air/Heating: Central air/heating system installed with a central panel to control entire house. Bedrooms Residents: Bedrooms will accommodate 6 residents with 4 private rooms and 1 shared room accommodating two residents. Bedroom 5 approved for one bedridden resident, bedroom 3, 4, & 6 approved for one non-ambulatory resident, and bedroom 1 approved for two non-ambulatory residents. Bedrooms 1 has a half bathroom, bedrooms 2 and 3 share a half bathrooms. Bedrooms Staff: Designated bedroom for live-in staff. Bedroom 2 is a staff room. Bathrooms: Facility has three full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. All bathrooms have a working toilet, wash basin, walk in Continued on LIC809-C shower. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Adequate supply of linen in closet storage in cabinet located in garage. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: Posted & readily available for review an emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed. Menus posted and available. Menus prepared one week prior and listed for food serve for one week. Food Service: Adequate supply of 7-day non-perishable and 2-day perishables are stored in the kitchen with non-perishables stored in garage. Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alert systems are hardwired, were tested, and found operational. 2 fire extinguishers mounted in living room and resident bedroom hallway charged and dated 7/30/25. Appliances: Gas five burner stove, single oven, 2 refrigerator (kitchen and garage), microwave, dishwasher, washer, and dryer are clean and noted to be operational. Toxins: All and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants are inaccessible to residents are stored and locked underneath kitchen sink and garage. Water Temperature: Tested and recorded maintained at a comfortable temperature and the water temperature measures 106.7 Fahrenheit degrees in facility bathrooms. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: Medication and first aid manual stored in a locked kitchen cabinet and First Aid kit stored in bedroom hallway cabinet located in front of bedroom 5. Resident & Staff Files: Records will be kept locked in a cabinet located in the bedroom hallway in front of bedroom 5. Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: The facility has board games, books, and other recreational materials for the residents’ use, commensurate with the plan of operation. Fire clearance: Was approved on 11/13/24. Component III: Component three waived during visit. Applicant is Licensee/Administrator of other licensed facilities. The applicant has met all pre-licensing requirements. LPA will submit notification to CAB in Sacramento for final review prior to license being issued. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left with the applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 30, 2025
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe 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 and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.

The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.

Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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