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Aegis Residential Living
Small home·Licensed for 6·Mission Viejo, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,200 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400
- 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 3, 2026CDSS inspection record
Aegis Residential Living is a small care home in Mission Viejo — 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 2018. Dementia 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 Aegis Residential Living
Is Aegis Residential Living licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Aegis Residential Living licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Aegis Residential Living been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Aegis Residential Living still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Aegis Residential Living cost?
$5,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,250–$6,400. 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 1 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 27 other homes of a similar licensed size in Mission Viejo that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $5,500 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 27 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 Aegis Residential Living 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 Salvador Diaz Jr, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is 1.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Aegis Residential Living keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Aegis Residential Living license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “AEGIS RESIDENTIAL LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306005474. 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 Salvador Diaz Jr, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 3, 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-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. SIX (6) NONAMBULATORY ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO (2).
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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
$5,200a month to start
Likely $4,250–$6,400
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,200a month
Likely $4,250–$6,550
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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,200likely $4,250–$6,400
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 1 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 $4,250–$6,550
- $5,200
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,950–$9,650
- $7,200
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.
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 24 small homes within 1 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.
24 homes like this within 1 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$5,900.
- 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 24 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Rainbow CottageMission Viejo · 0.1 mi · Small home$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mission Viejo Care Cottages 2Mission Viejo · 0.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacifica CottageMission Viejo · 0.3 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Port ViejoMission Viejo · 0.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacific Sun Senior CareMission Viejo · 0.3 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Chapters RCFEMission Viejo · 0.4 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Oasis Home for the Elderly IIMission Viejo · 0.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Joseph's HomeMission Viejo · 0.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Infinity Home CareMission Viejo · 0.5 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Vividus Senior LivingMission Viejo · 0.5 mi · Small home$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Aegean Hills Senior LivingMission Viejo · 0.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Soleil Senior LivingMission Viejo · 0.6 mi · Small home$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Years Residential CareMission Viejo · 0.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Pericles Elderly Care HomeMission Viejo · 0.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Paradise Residential Senior Care 2Lake Forest · 0.7 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aaa Laguna Hills Assistance Care HomeLaguna Hills · 0.8 mi · Small home$3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Elderly Care HomeLaguna Hills · 0.8 mi · Small home$3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ak and David Senior CareLake Forest · 0.8 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Comfort and Care for the ElderlyMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Jj Assistance Home CareMission Viejo · 0.9 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Rainbow Cottage IILaguna Hills · 0.9 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Faithful HomeMission Viejo · 0.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Comfort Cottages #1Laguna Hills · 0.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Adelanto Covenant Care 2Laguna Hills · 1.0 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 24371 Augustin, Mission Viejo, CA 92691Address 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 2021, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2018. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 3, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- August 3, 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 2018.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Aug 3, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez is conducting this unannounced visit for the purpose of completing an annual required inspection. LPA arrived at the facility and was greeted and granted entry by caregiver and LPA explained the nature of the visit. Jennifer Perez, Administrator arrived later and met with LPA. The facility is a single story structure and is licensed to provide services for age range 60 and over for six non-ambulatory residents. A waiver was granted to provide hospice services to two residents at one time. During today's visit, there are five residents in care of which one is under hospice and two staff on duty. LPA began the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed required department postings throughout the facility. Facility stays within the capacity limitations. There is a minimum of one week of non-perishables foods and two days of perishables foods available. There is additional food storage in storage in a spare refrigerator and a freezer located in the garage. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked storage cabinet located in kitchen/dining room. LPA reviewed medication and observed medication was labeled and stored inaccessible to residents in care. LPA inspected the bathroom. LPA measured the hot water temperature which measured 118.2 Fahrenheit degrees. All bathrooms observed to have a supply of soap, toilet paper and towels. Bathrooms are equipped with required safety measures such as non-skid mats and grab bars. Lighting is sufficient to ensure safety and comfort. The facility is equipped with sufficient hand hygiene, cleaning, and Continued on LIC809-C disinfecting supplies. LPA observed that toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants are stored in a locked underneath kitchen sink and in the garage. The facility has an available clean supply of linens. LPA inspected residents’ bedrooms which has sufficient lighting to ensure the safety and comfort. All bedrooms observed to have all required components. Storage space is provided for residents in their bedroom. Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. LPA toured the outside of the facility and observed outdoor passageways are free of obstructions. LPA observed there are shaded seating areas for residents’ enjoyment in the front patio of the facility. LPA observed a swimming pool adjacent to the house with a fence around it. LPA observed the pool gate has a latch lock in the entry door which opens away from the pool. The fence has a latch lock at the gate door for inaccessibility. LPA measured the pool fence which measured 5ft 54in from base of the floor to the top of the fence and it was observed to enclose the entire pool area. LPA observed a fire extinguisher with service date July 17,2026, in the kitchen. Fire drills are conducted every three months and LPA reviewed logs with last drill conducted on July 14, 2026. LPA began reviewing records. LPA reviewed two resident records. All the required documentation was observed in the files. LPA reviewed two employee records. All employees present have a criminal record clearance and are associated to the facility. LPA observed records reviewed have a current First Aid certificate. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were noted today in the areas inspected per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with the Administrator and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 3, 2026
Aug 21, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived unannounced for the purpose of conducting the Required 1-Year annual evaluation using the Care Inspection Tool. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Administrator (Admin) Jennifer Perez and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator provided proof of administrator's course work which completed on June 25, 2025. The facility is a single story structure and is licensed to provide services for age range 60 and over for six non-ambulatory residents. A waiver was granted to provide hospice services to two residents at one time. During today's visit, there are six residents in care of which one is under hospice and two staff on duty. LPA toured the physical plant with Admin Perez. Facility is clean and sanitary. LPA observed four resident bedrooms and two resident bathrooms. Resident bedrooms had all required furnishings. Bathrooms were found to be in compliance, clean, and operational. The hot water temperature measured at 108.6 and 107.4 degrees Fahrenheit in the resident bathrooms. All common areas were inspected including the detached two car garage. The swimming pool gate is secured and the fire place is properly screened. LPA reviewed the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610E) and observed sufficient emergency food and water in the garage. The 610E was not reviewed annually and the emergency drills were not conducted quarterly. Toxins, disinfectants, sharps, and medications were secured and inaccessible. LPA observed sufficient two-day supply of perishables and seven-day supply of non-perishable food. LPA toured the exterior portion of the facility. The outdoor passageway is free of obstruction, the exit gates are operational, and there were sufficient seating and shading. The fire extinguisher was purchased on August 21, 2025 as verified per the purchase receipt. The auditory devices and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. The Complaint Poster, 'See Something, Say Something,' (PUB 475) was available and posted in the correct size. LPA conducted a review of all resident/staff files. Discrepancy noted with resident files as five out of six residents did not have a current reappraisal. Two out of two staff are not CPR/First Aid certified and did not complete their annual 20 hour training for this year. Medications were audited in six out out of six residents. Discrepancies noted in two out of six residents as medications were not administered as prescribed. An interview was conducted with one resident due to insufficient time. LPA discussed the following areas: to ensure reappraisals for all residents are completed as frequently as necessary or annually, medications are administered as prescribed, to ensure at least one staff per shift is CPR/First Aid certified, to ensure staff are receiving their 20 hour annual training, to conduct quarterly emergency drills per shift, to review the LIC610E annually and update as necessary, and to ensure timely payments of the annual licensing fee due on August 24, 2025. Based on the observations made during today's visit, deficiencies are being cited, and Technical Violations are also being issued. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Jennifer Perez, and a copy of this report was provided at exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 21, 2025
The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 5. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Aug 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the Required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by facility caregivers after introducing himself and stating the reason of the visit. Licensee Salvador Diaz and administrator Jennifer Perez were notified by phone and arrived later to assist. During the inspection, LPA and facility staff conducted a tour of the physical plant and observed the following: The facility is a one story home with two private and two shared bedrooms and one staff room in addition to the facility's common living areas and two shared bathrooms. All resident bedrooms have the required furnishings. LPA observed all beds have linens and blankets. Postural supports observed in one room with corresponding physician orders verified to be on file. There are currently six residents admitted to the facility with two receiving hospice care. Residents are observed to be clean and appear well taken care of. Bathrooms faucets and toilets are operational. Water temperature was verified to be within acceptable range. LPA observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted. A fire and emergency drill was conducted in July 2024 along with an update of emergency supplies but was not documented at the time. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher present are observed to be fully charged. There is adequately shaded outside space with outdoor furniture present. There are self-latching gates on both sides of the house and routes of egress are free of obstructions. There is a pool present in the backyard with adequate fencing confirmed to be present. Residents are encouraged to use the pool under staff supervision. CONTINUED ON FORM LIC809-C CONTINUED FROM FORM LIC809 Medication, sharp items and cleaning supplies were confirmed to be inaccessible throughout the physical plant. The medication central storage was also observed to be secure and reviewed for accuracy during the visit. LPA reviewed six resident files and two staff files. One medical assessments for a resident with an indication of dementia were found to be outdated and will need an update. One staff health screening form is observed to be blank. Admission agreements signatures are incomplete in several forms and corrected during the visit. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, two type B deficiencies and seven advisory notes are being issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report along with appeal rights was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 12, 2024
The state marks this report as 11 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
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- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
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