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Absolute Elderly Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·Santa Ana, California

Licensed since 2025Licence #306006412
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchairState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,750 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,850
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitMarch 26, 2026CDSS inspection record

Absolute Elderly Care is a small care home in Santa Ana — 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 2025. Dementia care, hospice 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 Absolute Elderly Care

Is Absolute Elderly Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Absolute Elderly Care licensed for?

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

Has Absolute Elderly Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Absolute Elderly Care still open?

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

What does Absolute Elderly Care cost?

$4,750 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,900–$5,850. 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 11 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 188 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 = 188 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 Absolute Elderly Care 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 Absolute Elderly Care, Corp., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Orange County Global Medical Center is 1.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Absolute Elderly Care 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?”

Absolute Elderly Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “ABSOLUTE ELDERLY CARE,CORP.”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306006412. 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 Absolute Elderly Care, Corp., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is March 26, 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 1 resident
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careNot on file · ask the home
  • 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. 6 AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

5 questions to ask the home — nothing on file yet
  • 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?”

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver not on file

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

  • 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

$4,750a month to start

Likely $3,900–$5,850

From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,750a month

Likely $3,900–$6,050

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$4,750likely $3,900–$5,850

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 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 $3,900–$6,050
$4,750
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,550–$9,150
$6,750
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 11 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.

11 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$8,000.

  • 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 11 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 13432 Winthrope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705Address 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 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 26, 2026.

On file since
2024
State visits
5
Most recent visit
March 26, 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. Counts cover this licence since 2025.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020251102024330

The last 36 months — 5 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Mar 26, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On March 26, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by Licensee Israel Sanchez after explaining the purpose for the visit. LPA, accompanied with Licensee, conducted a walk-through of the interior and exterior portions of the facility. LPA observed that there are no residents in care and that the facility is vacant. The Licensee stated that he has not had any residents since the facility was licensed on March 25, 2025. The Licensee confirmed that the facility is not in operation and that there are no residents in care at the time of visit. LPA advised the Licensee to notify the department if they admit a resident in the future. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Israel Sanchez and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 26, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Mar 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On March 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Kim made an announced visit to conduct a subsequent pre-licensing inspection. LPA Kim was greeted and granted entry by Applicant Israel Sanchez and explained purpose of the visit. The applicant requested a capacity of 5 ambulatory residents and 1 nonambulatory resident. The facility is a one-story house in a residential neighborhood with an attached 2 car garage with five (5) bedrooms, three bathrooms, dining room, a kitchen, and living room During a tour of the facility, LPA Kim observed that the following items have been corrected: 1) Stove top right burner has been repaired and is in working order. 2) Bedroom #4 has two beds that meet all necessary bedding requirements. Component III Component three Orientation was completed with Applicant Israel Sanchez during visit. All items have been corrected. No new deficiencies were observed. The facility is ready for licensure. The pre-licensing visit and Component III Orientation are now complete. It appears this facility meets the requirements for licensure. LPA Kim will forward this report to the Centralized Applications Bureau for review. The license will be granted upon completion of a final review and approval from the Centralized Applications Bureau. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Applicant Israel Sanchezthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 10, 2025
20243 state visits · 3 documents
Oct 28, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jerome Haley made an announced visit to conduct the second pre-licensing inspection. LPA Haley was greeted and granted entry and explained the reason for the visit. During a tour of the facility, LPA Haley observed that the following items have been corrected: 1) Repair or replace the stove. The top right burner on the stove is not working and the light above the stove needs to be replaced or repaired. The part needed to replace the stove has been ordered and will arrive Friday, November 1, 2024. 2) Remove all personal items from the resident bedrooms. Personal Items have been removed from the bedrooms. 3) Adjust the hot water temperature to meet regulation requirements. Hot water was measured in the range of 110.1 – 113.3 degrees F. 4) Post a sample menu on the refrigerator – A sample menu has been posted on the refrigerator. 5) Place a lock on the cold (ice/water) therapy tank – Two locks have been placed on the therapy tank in the backyard. 6) Wires – Secure cover on phone jack in room #1 – Phone jack cover has been installed and the wires are no longer exposed. 7) Get bedframes for rooms without beds. Beds have been ordered and have been set up in resident bedrooms. Applicants are waiting on the arrival of 2 more beds for bedroom #4. 8) Non-skid matts for showers. – Non-skid matts have been placed in the showers. 9) Facility Postings board for required items: personal rights, house rules, infection control plan, etc. – Facility postings board has been posted on the wall near the entrance of the facility. 10) Emergency items (food, water, flashlights, batteries). – Disaster supplies, an emergency food supply, and an emergency water supply was observed in the garage. Continued on LIC809C Applicant has 2 corrections still pending before being recommended for licensure: 1) Stove – Repairs need to be completed. 2) Resident beds – 2 resident beds need to be delivered and installed in bedroom #4. Component III was not presented at this time as the facility still has 2 corrections needed. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Applicant Isarael Sanchez.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 28, 2024
Oct 1, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jerome Haley made an announced visit for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing evaluation. LPA Haley was greeted and granted entry by applicant Isreal Sanchez. Initial application: To operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, with a capacity of 6 (5 ambulatory & 1 non-ambulatory) residents was submitted to the department for licensure. Fire clearance: Orange County Fire Authority granted the Fire Clearance April 10, 2024 Structure: The facility is a single level structure, with an attached garage. There’s a total of 5 bedrooms, one living room space, one dining area, and three bathrooms. Bedrooms (Residents): All bedrooms have the required furnishings: bed, lamp, chair, and storage space. Bathroom(s): Bathrooms are equipped with a working toilet, wash basin, and shower. Grab bars are tightly secured. Hot water temperature measured at 121.6 degrees Fahrenheit in bathroom 1. Kitchen: 5 of 6 burners were operational on the gas stove. Sharps are locked in a kitchen drawer near the resident medication drawers. Food Service: Applicant is aware of the regulation requirements regarding perishable and non- perishable food supply. Additional food items will be purchased before residents are admitted to the facility. Office Area: There's a locked office area in the backyard. In the locked office area, staff and resident files will be stored in locked filing cabinets. Laundry: There's a laundry area in the garage with a washer and dryer. Toxins: All toxic chemicals and cleaning solutions are inaccessible to residents and will be stored in the garage. Resident & Staff Files: Resident and staff files will be stored in locked filing cabinets in the locked office that’s in the backyard. Medications/First-Aid Kit: Medications will be locked in the kitchen in individually locked medication drawers. Each resident will have their own locked medication drawers. A commercial size first aid kit with all the required elements is mounted on the wall next to the medication drawers. Continued on LIC809C Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Adequate supply of linen was stored in cabinets in the hallway. Backyard/Exterior: There’s a large backyard with self-latching exit gate. A shaded patio area with a table and chairs was observed. A larger garden area surrounded by a fence was observed. All walkways were clear and free of obstruction. Bodies of Water: There’s a cold therapy tank in the backyard. Applicant was advised to place a lock on the cold therapy tank. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire Extinguisher: Observed full charged mounted on the wall in the kitchen next to the lock medication drawers. Emergency Phone Numbers, House Rules, Exit Plan & Menu: Will be posted & readily available for review an emergency disaster plan, a list of emergency phone numbers, house rules on the facility postings board in the living room area. A sample menu will be posted in the kitchen. Component III: Is not ready to be presented at this time. Component III will be presented after corrections are made and the follow up visit is completed. Corrections: The applicant has corrections to make before the facility is ready to be licensed. 1) Repair or replace the stove. The top right burner on the stove is not working and the light above the stove needs to be replaced or repaired. The stove should light unassisted. 2) Remove all personal items from the resident bedrooms. 3) Adjust the hot water temperature to meet regulation requirements. 4) Post a sample menu on the refrigerator 5) Place a lock on the cold (ice/water) therapy tank 6) Wires – Secure cover on phone jack in room #1 7) Get bedframes for rooms without beds (all rooms have bed, but they are not resident beds) 8) Non-skid matts for showers 9) Facility Postings board for required items: personal rights, house rules, infection control plan, etc. 10) Emergency items (food, water, flashlights, batteries) A follow up visit is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2024. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to applicant Israel Sanchez.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 1, 2024
Sep 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

COMP II by CAB successfully completed Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: Israel Sanchez, Administrator/Owner; Shannon Betker, analyst. Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB via telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by confirming driver’s license number. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/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 10, 2024
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

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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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