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Bubbe & Zayde's Place V
Small home·Licensed for 6·Santa Ana, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,550 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,600
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit5 of 6 beds occupiedNovember 4, 2022 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJuly 28, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderBubbe & Zayde's Place, Inc.Since 2008 · 2 licensed homes
Bubbe & Zayde's Place V is a small care home in Santa Ana — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2008. 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
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Quick answers about Bubbe & Zayde's Place V
Is Bubbe & Zayde's Place V licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Bubbe & Zayde's Place V licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Bubbe & Zayde's Place V been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2008, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Bubbe & Zayde's Place V still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Bubbe & Zayde's Place V cost?
$4,550 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,750–$5,600. 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 10 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 188 other homes of a similar licensed size across Orange County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 188 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Bubbe & Zayde's Place V 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 Bubbe & Zayde's Place, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Bubbe & Zayde's Place, Inc. — at least 3 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Orange County Global Medical Center 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 Bubbe & Zayde's Place V 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.
Bubbe & Zayde's Place V license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “BUBBE & ZAYDE'S PLACE V”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306003949. 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 Bubbe & Zayde's Place, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2008, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2008, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2008, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2008, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is July 28, 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 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
6 NON-AMBULATORY, HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4
985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
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
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
$4,550a month to start
Likely $3,750–$5,600
From 10 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,550a month
Likely $3,750–$5,800
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$4,550likely $3,750–$5,600
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,750–$5,800
- $4,550
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,350–$8,900
- $6,550
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 10 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
10 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,900–$8,100.
- 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 10 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Suncoast Senior CareTustin · 1.0 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rose Garden Board and CareOrange · 1.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Traditions at Lucero WayTustin · 1.6 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Cyecrest Guest HomeOrange · 1.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Flowers Family CareSanta Ana · 1.9 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Silverado Senior Living-Tustin HaciendaTustin · 2.0 mi · Mid-size home$11,700Listed on Seniorly · memory care studio · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
- Coastal Charm of TustinNorth Tustin · 2.2 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Care of Heart for Elderly in OrangeOrange · 2.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Tustin Senior HomeTustin · 2.9 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Flowers Family Care 2Orange · 3.0 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1534 21St Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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The state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.
Since 2021, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2008. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 28, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- July 28, 2026
- Occupied · November 4, 2022 visit
- 5 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated November 4, 2022. 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 complaints1typical 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 2008.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents
Jul 28, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. conducted an unannounced visit for the Required 1 Year Inspection. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit, and was greeted and granted entry by Administrator (AD) Bonnie Curkin. For today’s visit, LPA observed a total of five residents in care and two staff members on duty. LPA observed the facility AD certificate for AD Bonnie Curkin which expires on October 12, 2026. LPA observed that the PUB475 "See Something, Say Something" poster was posted in the hallway by the entryway. LPA Ramirez toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD Curkin. The facility is a two-story home and is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents, of which four may be on hospice and zero bedridden. There are a total of five bedrooms. LPA Ramirez 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 two restrooms. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Water temperature tested at between 106.5-110.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged and located by the hallway. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on May 18, 2026. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C... LPA Ramirez observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is located by the hallway. Licensee was advised to use the updated Emergency Distaste Plan (LIC610E) dated December 2025. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply. LPA observed that First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPA observed that medications and toxins were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The medications are locked in a cabinet by the dining room. For the exterior portion, LPA Ramirez observed a shaded area, patio furniture, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There is one gate in the backyard, which is both self-closing and self-latching. No bodies of water were observed. During today's visit LPA observed the resident enjoying live violin music. LPA reviewed six resident files and three staff files. LPA interviewed residents and staff present. For today's visit no deficiencies were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Supervisor Gonzalez. A copy of this report was provided at the time of exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 28, 2026
Jun 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On June 18, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by care giving staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator (AD) Shimon Cagan was present and assisted LPA with the inspection. LPA observed that Shimon Cagan has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on November 21, 2025. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for four. The facility is a two story home with five private resident bedrooms, two shared resident bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a sun room, and an attached two car garage. LPA, accompanied by the AD, conducted a tour of the interior portions of the facility. On today's visit, LPA observed five residents in care and three care giving staff present. LPA observed residents eating lunch in their respective bedrooms and in the sun room. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on the wall by the entryway of the facility. LPA inspected the five resident bedrooms and observed them to be free of hazards. LPA observed resident bedrooms to have the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPA observed resident beds to have clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens to be stored in a hallway closet. LPA inspected the two shared resident bathrooms and they were observed to be free of hazards. Resident bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and nonskid floor mats. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 116.7 to 118.2 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the second story of the home to be off limits to residents in care. LPA observed a staff office on the second story which is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. CONTINUED ON 809-C LPA observed the kitchen has a two day perishable and a seven day non-perishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. The five burner gas stove lights unassisted. LPA observed kitchen knives and sharps to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet under the sink. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be mounted on the wall in the dining room and in the resident hallway. Fire extinguishers were observed to be charged and serviced as of May 9, 2025. LPA tested the wired smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on March 27, 2025. LPA observed oxygen signs to be posted in the appropriate areas. The centrally stored medication is kept in a locked cabinet in the dining room. A First Aid Kit is stored in the locked closet and it was observed to have all the required components. LPA observed a fire place in the living room and it was adequately fenced and not in operation at time of visit. LPA observed the sun room to be clear of any obstructions or hazards. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage to be kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the garage to be used for storage. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply stored in the garage. LPA, accompanied by the AD, conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility which was observed to be free of hazards. LPA observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. LPA observed the perimeter gates of the facility to be self latching and can be opened in an evacuation. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed all five resident files. All the required documentation was present and current in the resident files reviewed. LPA reviewed residents' medication and medication administration records. LPA reviewed three staff files. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited per the Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Shimon Cagan and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting the Required 1-Year annual inspection using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator Shimon Cagan and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is a two story structure located in a residential neighborhood. Facility is licensed to operate for six (6) non-ambulatory and maintains a hospice waiver for four (4). There are five residents in care during today's visit with two caregivers on duty. LPA observed the facility to be clean and sanitary. There are five resident bedrooms and two resident bathrooms. All common areas were inspected including the attached two car garage and the sun room which doubled as a laundry room. The residents' bedrooms were appropriately furnished. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, sufficient storage space for each residents' personal belongings were observed. Bathrooms were found to be in compliance, clean, and operational. The water temperature measured at 113.3 and 109.2 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 available. LPA toured the exterior portion of the facility. LPA observed the outdoor passageway free of obstructions. The exit gate was self-closing and self-latching. LPA observed sufficient seating and shading. Facility maintains two fire extinguishers. Both were mounted, charged, and serviced on March 12, 2024. The auditory devices and dual-functioning smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. LPA observed the emergency disaster supplies including food/water in the garage. Emergency evacuation drills are being conducted quarterly. The first aid kit contains all necessary elements. A working facility telephone number, 714-542-0382, remains available. LPA observed the required 'See Something, Say Something' (PUB475) poster in the correct size posted in the entry way. The Administrator's Certificate for Shimon Cagan expires on November 21, 2025, August 21, 2024 for Administrator Seth Curkin, and October 11, 2024 for Bonnie Curkin. LPA conducted an audit of five residents' files and two personnel files. No discrepancies were noted. Staff and resident interviews were conducted. Medications were audited for five residents. No discrepancies noted. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiency is being cited today. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee/Administrator Shimon Cagan, and a copy of this report was provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 18, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Bubbe & Zayde's Place, Inc., licensed since 2008, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Bubbe & Zayde's Place VII · Santa Ana
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.
Bubbe & Zayde's Place III
Santa Ana · Small home · 0.0 mi away
$4,400 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Bubbe & Zayde's Place VII
Santa Ana · Small home · 0.0 mi away
$4,650 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Bubbe & Zayde's Place II
Santa Ana · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$4,450 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Bubbe & Zayde's Place IV
Santa Ana · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$4,550 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Bubbe and Zayde's Place
Santa Ana · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$5,050 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Suncoast Senior Care
Tustin · Small home · 1.0 mi away
$8,000 a month to start · Listed by the home