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Arbor View 5

Small home·Licensed for 6·Mission Viejo, California

Licensed since 2013Licence #306004550
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,250 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,500
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJune 9, 2026CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderOrange County SeniorSince 2013 · 2 licensed homes

Arbor View 5 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 2013. 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 Arbor View 5

Is Arbor View 5 licensed?

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

How many residents is Arbor View 5 licensed for?

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

Has Arbor View 5 been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2013, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Arbor View 5 still open?

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

What does Arbor View 5 cost?

$5,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,300–$6,500. 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 22 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 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 Arbor View 5 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 Orange County Senior, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Orange County Senior — at least 2 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Providence Mission Hospital is 0.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Arbor View 5 keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Arbor View 5 license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “ARBOR VIEW 5”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306004550. 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 Orange County Senior, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2013, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2013, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2013, 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 2013, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 9, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

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

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 3 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
6 NON-AMBULATORY, HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — 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

$5,250a month to start

Likely $4,300–$6,500

From 22 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,250a month

Likely $4,300–$6,650

With a shared room and basic help.

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

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

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

  • Starting monthly rate$5,250likely $4,300–$6,500

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 22 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 $4,300–$6,650
$5,250
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,700
$7,250
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 22 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.

22 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$6,150.

  • 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 22 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 26881 La Sierra Drive, 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 2013. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 9, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
4
Most recent visit
June 9, 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 2013.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202411020221102021110

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jun 9, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA met with Administrators Erin Fisk and Mark Fisk and explained the reason for the visit. Mark Fisk's Administrator Certificate expires on January 26, 2028. Facility is licensed for licensed for 6 non-ambulatory and hospice waiver for three. Facility is a two story home with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room and living room. The second floor has an open loft area and a staff room. The second floor is off limits to residents. There is a gate blocking the staircase. LPA observed the signal system which can be heard from the kitchen and second story is operational. LPA observed the PUB 475 poster posted in the main entry way of the facility. LPA observed the kitchen has a 2 day supply of perishable food and a 7 day supply of non-perishable food on hand. LPA observed the medication is kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPA observed the knives are kept locked. The fire extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA observed a 3 day supply of emergency food and water stored in the garage. LPA inspected the first aid kit. The first aid kit had all the required elements. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. The last emergency drill was conducted on March 8, 2026. LPA observed the resident rooms have the required furnishings and bed linens. LPA observed all 4 bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 105.0 to 115.4 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed extra linens stored in the hall pantry. LPA toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. There is a cover patio with chairs to sit outside. No obstacles and hazards observed in the backyard. LPA reviewed 6 resident files and medication. LPA observed all 6 resident files had the required documents. No discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 2 staff files. Both staff members are background cleared and associated to the facility. Both staff members have CPR/First Aid training and the required 20 hours of training. No discrepancies observed in the facility files. No deficiencies are being as a result of this visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 9, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Sep 22, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On September 22, 2025, at 1:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Kim conducted an unannounced required 1-Year annual visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA Kim met with Administrator (ADMIN) Mark Fisk and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) nonambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for three (3) residents. The facility is a two-story building located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: five (5) resident bedrooms, a loft on the second floor with one (1) Staff Bedroom, four (4) bathrooms, one (1) living area, dining area, kitchen, three outdoor covered patio area, and an attached two car garage. LPA Kim toured inside and outside of the physical plant with ADMIN Fisk. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, storage for each resident’s personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. The Resident’s rooms were inspected: Resident Room 1, Resident Room 2, Resident Room 3, Resident Room 4, and Resident Room 5 Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. The water temperature measured between 118.5 degrees F to 120.0 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 76 degrees F was maintained in the facility. LPA Kim observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected and there is a two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food available and maintained properly. Emergency food, emergency water, and emergency supplies were stored in the kitchen pantry. Evaluation Report Continues on LIC 809-C. During the visit, LPA Kim observed the facility's infection control practices, plan of operation, and screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents. LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All mandated inspection control posters were posted. A working telephone (949) 998-9191 remains available. First Aid kit had all the necessary elements. The facility has one (1) fire extinguisher that was charged, mounted in the kitchen that was serviced on October 1, 2024. Evidence of liability insurance is effective July 20, 2025, to July 20, 2026 The following observations were made: LPA observed a spiral stairway leading up to a loft. The loft had a mattress lying on the floor. There is an enclosed area next to the loft with a door that can be locked from the inside. LPA observed when entering the enclosed area to the left there is a bed with a dresser. When the LPA is entering inside the enclosed area to the right there is another bed with a dresser. As LPA enters towards the back of the enclosed area there is a curtain divider. When LPA enters pass the curtain divider there is a bed to the left. Due to time constraints the following will be addressed on the continuation inspection on a later date: staff interviews, resident interviews, resident records, staff records, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector inspection, and an audit of medication and medication administration records. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator Mark Fisk.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 22, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Jun 4, 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 caregiving staff after explaining the purpose of the visit. Facility administrators Mark and Brigitte Fisk were notified by telephone 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 a loft. Facility has four private rooms, one shared room and one staff dwelling area located in the house's lofted level. All resident bedrooms have the required furnishings. LPA observed all beds have linens and blankets. The backyard has a shaded area and the routes of egress are free of clutter and obstructions. There are currently six residents admitted to the facility with one resident receiving hospice care. Residents are observed to be clean and appear well taken care of. Bathrooms faucets and toilets were 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. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required. Combined smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher present is observed to be fully charged with up-to-date maintenance. 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 as well as conducted multiple staff and resident interviews. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. One Technical Violation Advisory Note was provided to the licensee based on consultation provided during the visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 4, 2024

The state marks this report as 2 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

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.

Who holds the licence

Orange County Senior, licensed since 2013, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

Life here

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

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

Before you call

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

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

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