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Annissa Gem Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·Placentia, California

Licensed since 2021Licence #306005778Medi-Cal ALW
  • Care approvals on fileDementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,050 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,200
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedApril 28, 2023 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
  • Last state visitJanuary 29, 2026CDSS inspection record

Annissa Gem Care is a small care home in Placentia — 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 2021. 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 Annissa Gem Care

Is Annissa Gem Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Annissa Gem Care licensed for?

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

Has Annissa Gem Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Annissa Gem Care still open?

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

What does Annissa Gem Care cost?

$5,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,100–$6,200. 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 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.

Does Annissa Gem Care take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 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 Annissa Gem Care, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

UCI Health-Placentia Linda is 1 mile away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Annissa Gem Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Annissa Gem Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “ANNISSA GEM CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306005778. 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 Annissa Gem Care, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 2 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is January 29, 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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 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. APPROVED FOR 6 NON=AMBULATORY. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — 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

$5,050a month to start

Likely $4,100–$6,200

From 14 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,050a month

Likely $4,100–$6,350

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
  • Starting monthly rate$5,050likely $4,100–$6,200

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 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 $4,100–$6,350
$5,050
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,800–$9,450
$7,050
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, August 9, 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.
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 14 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.

14 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$6,850.

  • 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

Where it is

  • 825 Lilac Drive, Placentia, CA 92870Address 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 2022, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2021. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 29, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
6
Most recent visit
January 29, 2026
Occupied · April 28, 2023 visit
6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated April 28, 2023. 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 complaints2typical 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 2021.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202411020231102022110

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jan 29, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry. LPA met with Staff Anthony “Tony” De Guzman and explained the purpose of the inspection. During the inspection, LPA and Staff De Guzman conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following: This is a one-story home with five resident bedrooms, two staff bedrooms, three bathrooms, and attached two-car garage. LPA observed staff is currently residing in the garage; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all residents’ beds had linens and blankets. The backyard has a shaded sitting area. LPA observed residents watching television in the living room and resting in their respective bedrooms. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, and faucets and toilets were operational. The water temperature tested at 107.2 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged with service tag dated January 9, 2026. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. Toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants were observed to be inaccessible to residents. Medication was observed to be centrally stored and locked. LPA reviewed five of five resident files and two staff files. LPA observed a staff file is not being maintained for one of three staff present; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. Two of two staff files reviewed did not contain any documentation for initial medication staff training; Deficiencies were cited on today’s date. (Cont. LIC809-C) Two of two staff files also did not contain training conducted on dementia, hospice, postural supports, and restricted health conditions in the past year; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. LPA interviewed residents and staff. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 29, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Feb 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Claudia Gutierrez and Hanna Gough made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPAs were greeted and granted entry by Staff Anthony “Tony” DeGuzman and explained the purpose of the inspection. During the inspection, LPAs and Staff DeGuzman conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following: This is a one-story home with four resident bedrooms, three staff bedrooms, three bathrooms, and attached two-car garage. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPAs observed all resident beds had linens and blankets. Resident beds were also observed to have half bed rails, however, a physician order for four of four residents could not be provided; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. LPAs observed all windows were screened. The backyard has a shaded sitting area. LPAs observed residents watching television in the living room and resting in their respective bedrooms. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested between 117.3-118.0 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged with service tag dated January 9, 2025. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. Toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants were observed to be inaccessible to residents. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked. LPAs reviewed four resident files and two staff files. Four of four resident files did not contain an appraisal dated or signed in the last twelve months; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. One of four resident files was observed to be missing an admission agreement and staff was unable to provide LPAs with a copy; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. (Cont. LIC 9099-C) Staff files did not contain any documentation for initial medication staff training or staff training conducted in the past year and staff was unable to provide LPAs with a copy of staff training conducted; a Deficiencies were cited on today’s date. LPAs interviewed residents and staff. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 5, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
May 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Faith La and Dwayne Mason Jr. conducted an unannounced visit for the Required 1 Year Inspection. LPAs explained the purpose of today’s visit and were greeted and granted entry by the house manager Anthony Deguzman. The house manager Anthony Deguzman notified facility administrator (AD) Karmian Calangi about the visit, and AD Karmian Calangi came to facility shortly after. For today’s visit, LPAs observed a total of 6 residents in care and 3 staff members on duty. LPAs observed the Administrator's Certificate which expires on 06/20/2025. LPAs observed the PUB475 “See Something Say Something” poster was located and posted at entrance. LPAs toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with house manager Anthony Deguzman. The facility is a one level structure and is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents, of which 4 may be on hospice and 1 may be bedridden. For this visit, there are a total of 6 residents in care. There are a total of 7 bedrooms, of which 4 are private resident rooms, 1 is a shared resident room and 2 are private rooms for staff. LPAs 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 detector and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of 3 restrooms of which 1 is for staff and 2 are for residents. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Water temperature in 2 restrooms were measured to be at 124.1 and 124 degrees Fahrenheit. A deficiency is being issued. Staff lowered the water heater and measured at 119.4 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies requirement. Sharp items and knives were located in cabinet in kitchen and were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the kitchen, and the service date was March 05, 2020. A deficiency is being issued. LPAs observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is posted in the entrance. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply, located in the hallway. LPAs observed that First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPAs observed that medications and toxins were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. For the exterior portion, LPAs observed patio furniture under shading, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There is 1 gate in the backyard, which was self-closing and self-latching. No bodies of water were observed. For today's visit two deficiencies were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with AD Karmian Calangi. A copy of this report was provided and explained.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 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

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. Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?
  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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