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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Starting rate$4,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitApril 8, 2026CDSS inspection record
Best Home Care is a small care home in Cypress — 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 2016. Bedridden care is 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 Best Home Care
Is Best Home Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Best Home Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Best Home Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Best Home Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Best Home Care cost?
$4,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in Cypress that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,625 to $5,425 a month, and the middle figure is $5,200 (n = 7 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 Best Home 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 Vlad Pop, Cristina Marie, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Anaheim Community Hospital, LLC 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 Best Home Care keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Best Home Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “BEST HOME CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306004802. 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 Vlad Pop, Cristina Marie, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2016, 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 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 8, 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 careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 5 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 5
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — 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
This home’s starting rate
$4,500a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$4,500a month
Likely $4,500–$5,100
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 · where the price comes from
Starting monthly rate$4,500this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
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 $4,500–$5,100
- $4,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,500–$8,600
- $6,500
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 worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
17 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,150–$6,100.
- 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 17 nearby homes behind this estimate
- St. Francis Home for the ElderlyCypress · 0.1 mi · Small home$5,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Kamstra Care HomeCypress · 0.2 mi · Small home$5,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Lorraine Guest HomeCypress · 0.3 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Hannah's Home CareCypress · 0.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Integrity Guest HomeBuena Park · 1.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Victoria Caring HomeCypress · 1.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Gentle Senior CareCypress · 1.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Family First Home CareCypress · 1.4 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Buena Park Elder CareBuena Park · 1.4 mi · Small home$5,800Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Danbrook Care HomeAnaheim · 1.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunrays Board & CareBuena Park · 2.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bella Manor IILong Beach · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Holly Homecare ServicesAnaheim · 2.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rossmoor Sunshine Villa-Ruth ElaineRossmoor · 2.5 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Ocean Breeze LivingGarden Grove · 2.6 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rossmoor Sunshine Villa-WembleyLos Alamitos · 2.8 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Blessings Senior CareAnaheim · 2.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 5433 Rome Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630Address 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 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2016. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated April 8, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- April 8, 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 2016.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents
Apr 8, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On April 8, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jenifer Tirre conducted an unannounced required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA was greeted by staff and granted entry after stating the purpose of the visit. Administrator Cristiina Vlad Pop was available to assist with the facility inspection. The facility is licensed for six (6) non-ambulatory residents with approved hospice waiver for five (5) residents. Currently, there are three (3) Hospice residents present during today’s visit. This is a single story with a detached garage facility. The facility has five bedrooms (3 resident rooms and 2 live in staff rooms), and three bathrooms. LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant accompanied by Administrator Cristina Vlad Pop, and the following was observed: All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in operational condition, lighting was provided, and storage for the client's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens and bath towels were available during the visit. Bathrooms were operational with water temperature measured between 107.9 to 108.1 degrees F. Facility has a pool with a secured fence. LPA observed the facility to be furnished at the time of the visit. Storage areas for medications and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected, and sufficient perishable and non-perishable food was maintained adequately. Facility has a fire extinguisher which was mounted and fully charged. CONTINUED ON 809C During the visit, LPA observed screening protocols for visitors and residents. LPA observed the facility has supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Mandated inspection control posters were posted. LPA observed First Aid Kit was maintained. A working landline phone was operational. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/14/2026. The facility had operational smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in bedrooms and common areas. The facility has current liability insurance on file effective 8/11/2025- 8/11/2026. A review of four residents (R1-R4) service files and two staff (S1-S2) personnel files revealed to be complete. The facility has the current administrator's certification on file for Cristina Vlad Pop - Expiration 6/20/2026. No deficiencies during this inspection visit. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Vlad Pop, and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 8, 2026
Apr 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On April 7, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jenifer Tirre conducted an unannounced required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA was greeted by Administrator/ Licensee Cristina Vlad Pop and granted entry after stating the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed for six (6) non-ambulatory residents with approved hospice waiver for five (5) residents. Currently, there are four (4) Hospice residents present during today’s visit. This is a single story home with a detached two-car garage facility. Facility has a secured pool in backyard. The facility has five bedrooms (three shared resident bedrooms and two staff bedrooms), and three full bathrooms. At around 1:00PM, LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant accompanied by Administrator Cristina Vlad Pop, and the following was observed: All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in operational condition, lighting was provided, and storage for the client's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were available during the visit. Bathrooms were operational with water temperature measured at 112.1 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 77 degrees F. was maintained in the facility. LPA observed the facility to be furnished at the time of the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected, and sufficient perishable and non-perishable food was maintained adequately. Facility has four refrigerators. CONTINUED ON 809C Facility has emergency food and water supply. Facility has a fire extinguisher which was mounted and fully charged. A review of the Medication Records Administration (MAR) was conducted, and LPA observed the records are in compliance. During the visit, LPA observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents. Sanitizing stations observed in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed the facility has supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All mandated inspection control posters were posted. LPA observed First Aid Kit was maintained. A working landline phone was operational. The last fire drill was conducted in November 2024. The facility had operational smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in bedrooms and common areas. The facility has current liability insurance on file effective 8/11/2024 – 8/11/2025. The facility is current on Community Care Licensing annual dues. A review of four residents (R1-R4) service files and two staff (S1-S2) personnel files revealed to be complete. The facility has the current administrator's certification on file for Cristina Vlad Pop # 7003840740 - Expiration 06/20/2026. No deficiencies during this inspection visit. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Vlad Pop, and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 7, 2025
Mar 18, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On today's date, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) LPA Rosie Quiroz conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required Annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by Caregiver 1 (CG1) and met with Licensee/Administrator (L/AD) Cristina Maria Vlad Pop and discussed purpose of today's visit. This is a a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, licensed to provide services to six (6) Non-Ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for (5) five residents. There are currently two (2) residents in care at this time of which 2 residents are receiving hospice care services. There are no active COVID-19 cases in the facility at this time. (L/AD) Vlad Pop has an Administrator Certificate with expiration date of June 20, 2024. LPA Quiroz along with (L/AD) Vlad Pop toured the interior and exterior of the facility. During today's inspection tour, LPA Quiroz observed Resident 1 in their bedroom resting and Resident 2 in the living room area with staff supervision. LPA Quiroz interacted and interviewed with Caregiver and 1 of 2 residents during today's visit. LPA Quiroz inspected resident's bedrooms and bathrooms. The water temperature in 2 of 2 resident's bathrooms were recorded to be within normal limits. LPA Quiroz inspected resident's bedrooms and appeared to be clean. Facility temperature in resident's bedrooms and throughout the facility was recorded to be within normal limits. LPA Quiroz observed the emergency and disaster and evacuation plan. Facility has supply of emergency food, water and PPE in the garage area readily available for staff and residents in care. The Fire extinguisher observed last serviced on 9/6/2023. LPA Quiroz observed functional and operational washer and dryer in the laundry room area. LPA Quiroz toured the outside of the facility and observed seating and shaded area in the backyard for residents and visitor's enjoyment. LPA Quiroz reviewed 2 of 2 resident records and 4 of 4 personnel files. During today's visit, LPA Quiroz provided Consultation on Title 22 and Infection control. An exit interview was conducted with (L/AD) Cristina Maria Vlad Pop, and a copy of this report and LIC 811- Confidential names, were provided at exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 18, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Orange County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
St. Francis Home for the Elderly
Cypress · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$5,200 a month to start · Listed by the home
Kamstra Care Home
Cypress · Small home · 0.2 mi away
$5,200 a month to start · Listed by the home
Lorraine Guest Home
Cypress · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$5,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Hannah's Home Care
Cypress · Small home · 0.4 mi away
$4,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Serenity Home Care
Cypress · Small home · 0.4 mi away
$5,050 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Cypress Board and Care
Cypress · Small home · 0.6 mi away
$5,300 a month to start · Covelight estimate