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A Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII
Small home·Licensed for 6·Orange, California
- Care approvals on fileDementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,900 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,050
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit5 of 6 beds occupiedNovember 25, 2025 · not a current opening
- Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · September 23, 2026
- Last state visitJune 25, 2026CDSS inspection record
A Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII is a small care home in Orange — 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 since 2024. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory care and bedridden care are 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 Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII
Is A Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is A Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has A Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is A Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does A Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII cost?
$4,900 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,000–$6,050. 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 14 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 11 other homes of a similar licensed size in Orange that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,250 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 11 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.
Does A Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, September 23, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by A Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Chapman Global Medical Center 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 A Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII 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 Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “A TOUCH OF CARE ASSISTED LIVING VIII”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306006499. 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 Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 25, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
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
APPROVED FOR; AGES 60+; 6 TOTAL BED CAPACITY (6 NON-AMB). WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 6
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
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
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
3 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?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,900a month to start
Likely $4,000–$6,050
From 14 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,900a month
Likely $4,000–$6,200
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
Starting monthly rate$4,900likely $4,000–$6,050
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 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 (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 $4,000–$6,200
- $4,900
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,700–$9,300
- $6,900
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, September 23, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for 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.
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 14 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.
14 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$7,950.
- 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 14 nearby homes behind this estimate
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- Traditions at Lucero WayTustin · 1.7 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
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- Amparo Elder Care HomeOrange · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Tustin Senior HomeTustin · 2.6 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- A Touch of Care at CannonOrange · 2.7 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Traditions at Stacey LeeOrange · 2.9 mi · Small home$7,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 885 S Esplanade St., Orange, CA 92869Address 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 2024, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 25, 2026.
- On file since
- 2024
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- June 25, 2026
- Occupied · November 25, 2025 visit
- 5 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated November 25, 2025. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unfounded” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints1typical 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. Counts cover this licence since 2024.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents
Jun 25, 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 visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator June Que arrived shortly after. The facility is a one-story house and is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents, of which six may be on hospice and zero bedridden. There are a total of four bedrooms and currently there are 5 residents present during today's visit. 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 two bathrooms. The hot water temperature measured at 159.6 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 storage in the facility dining room. LPA observed an unsecured Nyquil in facility refrigerator. LPA observed shaded area for residents in backyard with ample seating. LPA observed 3 out of 5 residents with rails without physician's order. LPA observed half full egg carton on kitchen counter and not refrigerated. LPA observed staff bedroom in storage shed in facility backyard. LPA reviewed two out of two staff records, not including training as Administrator stated training records are off site. LPA conducted a complete review of resident records. LPA confirmed that administrator has a current administrator certificate which expires May 29, 2028 . 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, Jun 25, 2026
Nov 25, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnfounded
Allegation investigated: Visitor got bit by facility dog
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. conducted an unannounced visit to deliver findings on the above allegation received on August 19, 2024. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility and met with Caregiver Glenn De Los Reyes. LPA explained the reason for the visit. Administrator (AD) Jundith Que arrived shortly after. This Department has investigated the complaint alleging that visitor got bit by facility dog. Regarding the allegation the following was revealed: During the initial visit on August 23, 2024, and subsequent visit on November 25, 2025, LPA tour the facility and did not observe a dog in the facility. During the course of the interviews AD reported that the incident happened in the front property. During the course of the investigation LPA reviewed the City of Orange Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) building permit dated March 31, 2022. Per building permit, the permit was issued for 887 and not for A Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII. During the course of the interviews with the staff, Staff 1 (S1) reported that the incident happened by the driveway next to 887 and stated that there is not a dog in the facility. CONTINUED ON LIC9099-C... Unfounded Therefore, the allegation is deemed UNFOUNDED, meaning the allegation is false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. For today’s visit, there were no citations issued per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. LPA Ramirez conducted an exit interview with AD Que, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 25, 2025 · control 22-AS-20240819125010
Jun 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. conducted an unannounced visit for the Required 1 Year Inspection. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit, and was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Judibryn Costiniano. Administrator (AD) Jundith Que arrived shortly after. For today’s visit, LPA observed a total of six residents in care and two staff members on duty. LPA observed the Administrator's Certificate for facility AD Jundith Que which expires on May 29, 2026. LPA Ramirez toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD Que. The facility is a one-story house and is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents, of which six may be on hospice and zero bedridden. There are a total of four bedrooms, of which four are resident bedrooms. LPA Ramirez toured each bedroom in the facility and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of two restrooms. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Water temperature tested between 109.2-115.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located by the living room. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C.. LPA Ramirez observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is posted by the dining room. LPA observed that the First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPA observed that medications and toxins were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Medications are locked in a cabinet by the dining room. For the exterior portion, LPA Ramirez observed a shaded area, patio furniture, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There is one gate in the backyard. No bodies of water were observed. LPA reviewed five resident files and three staff files. LPA interviewed residents and staff present. For today's visit no deficiencies were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with AD Que. A copy of this report was provided at the time of exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 19, 2025
May 16, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. conducted an announced visit to the facility to conduct the pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Applicant Jundith Que and toured the facility. An initial application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) on November 30, 2023. The facility is to have a capacity of 6 residents, (0) ambulatory, (6) non-ambulatory and (0) bedridden residents. Facility phone number is 661-269-6358. LPA observed the following. Structure: The facility is a one-story house with four resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, two full size bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a dining room, and an attached car garage. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) in the facility mounted on the wall by dining room. There is one gate in the backyard, which both is self-closing and self-latching. There is a shaded seating area and LPA did not observe any obstacles or hazards in the backyard. Air/Heating: Central air/heating system installed with a central panel to control entire house. Resident Bedrooms: There are four Resident bedrooms. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all beds had linens and blankets. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C... Bathrooms: All bathrooms are clean and have working plumbing. Hot water measured between 109.5-111.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: A supply of extra linen for each resident was stored in the closet by the resident's bedroom hallway. 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. Monthly menu available and posted by the dining room. Food Service: There are six residents living in the facility at this time. A supply of 2-day perishable and 7-day of non-perishable food was observed and will be maintained on hand. Smoke Detectors/Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired and tested operational. Fire extinguishers were charged, mounted and one was located by the main entrance hallway and one in the staff's bedroom. Appliances: There is one, four gas burner stove which lights unassisted, one oven, microwave oven mounted above the stove, a refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, and dryer. All appliances are clean and operational. Toxins: All and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins and disinfectants are inaccessible to residents and will be stored in the garage. Water Temperature: Hot water was measured in all bathrooms. Hot water measured between 109.5-111.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: The first aid kit and the first aid manual are stored in a cabinet next to the dining room. The first aid kit has all the required elements. Medications will be stored in locked cabinet next to dining room. Resident & Staff Files: The Resident and Staff Records will be kept in a cabinet next to the dining room. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: Arts and craft and board games are stored in the living room cabinet. There is one large screen television mounted in the living room. Fire clearance: Fire Clearance approved by a fire inspector of Orange County Fire Authority on February 28, 2024. Special conditions noted, "Fire clearance approved under the above noted conditions, capacity for 6 nonambulatory." Component III: Conducted at the Pre-Licensing visit, information provided about how to operate the facility within compliance and reporting requirements. The applicant has met all pre-licensing requirements. LPA will submit notification to CAB in Sacramento for final review prior to license being issued. Applicant was informed today that the final approval will be processed by CAB (Central Applications Bureau) in Sacramento. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left with the applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 16, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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Coastal Charm of Tustin
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Casa Palma
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