Small home · Licensed for 6 · Santa Ana

Bubbe & Zayde's Place VII

1542 E. 21st Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705Licensed since 2013

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,800 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,900 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 6 residents
Hospiceup to 3 residents

Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

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6 NON-AMBULATORY, HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Bubbe & Zayde's Place VII: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,800a month to start

Likely $3,900–$5,900

From 10 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,800likely a month

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$4,800likely $3,900–$5,900
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 (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,900–$6,100: $4,800
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,600–$9,300: $7,300

How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance

MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
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 October 1, 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.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes10 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,800 to $11,700

10 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,900–$8,150.

Suncoast Senior CareTustin · 0.9 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 · 2.1 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

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.

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.

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 move-in 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.

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Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

1542 E. 21st Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Orange County Global Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #306004445 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jan 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On January 6, 2026, 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 staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator (AD) Shimon Cagan was present to assist on today's visit. LPA observed that Shimon Cagan has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on November 21, 2027. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for three. The facility is a single-story home with five resident bedrooms, three resident bathrooms, two of which are shared, a living room, a den, a dining room, a kitchen, and an attached two car garage. LPA accompanied by the AD conducted a tour of the physical plant. On today's visit, LPA observed four residents in care, one of which is receiving hospice care, and two caregiver staff present. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on a wall by the entryway of the facility. LPA inspected all five resident bedrooms, and they were observed to be free of any hazards. LPA observed the resident bedrooms had the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. All resident beds had clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens are stored in a hallway closet. LPA inspected the three resident bathrooms. Resident bathrooms are clean. Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 108.5 and 111.5 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the kitchen has a two day perishable and seven day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. LPA observed kitchen knives and sharps are stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C Fire extinguishers are located in the dining room and in the hallway by the resident bedrooms. Fire extinguishers were observed to be charged and serviced as of May 9, 2025. LPA tested the wired smoke detector/carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on October 9, 2025. The centrally stored medication is kept in a locked closet by the dining room. LPA observed the first aid kit to be stored in the closet and it has all the required components. LPA observed a fireplace in the wall connecting from the dining room to the living room. The fire place is adequately screened and is not operational. The door leading to the attached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The garage is used for storage. LPA observed chemicals and toxins stored in the garage. 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. LPA observed the exterior portion to be clear of obstructions and hazards. LPA observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. The perimeter gates of the facility are self-latching and can be opened in an evacuation. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed the four resident files. All the required documentation were present and current in the resident files reviewed. LPA reviewed the residents’ medication and medication administration records. LPA reviewed three staff files. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on today's observations, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Seth Curkin and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 6, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jan 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Administrator Seth Curkin after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator (AD) Shimon Cagan was notified and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPA observed that Administrator 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 with a hospice waiver for three. The facility is a single-story home with five private resident bedrooms, three resident bathrooms, two of which are shared, a living room, a den, a dining room, a kitchen, and an attached two car garage. LPA accompanied by the AD conducted a tour of the physical plant. On today's visit, LPA observed five residents in care, none of which are receiving hospice care, and two caregiver staff present. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on a wall by the entryway of the facility. LPA inspected all five resident bedrooms, and they were observed to be free of any hazards. LPA observed the resident bedrooms had the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. All resident beds had clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens are stored in a hallway closet. LPA inspected the three resident bathrooms. Resident bathrooms are clean. Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 105.1 and 108.5 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the kitchen has a two-day perishable and seven-day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. LPA observed kitchen knives are stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA observed a fireplace in the wall connecting from the dining room to the living room. The fire place is adequately screened and is not operational. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C Fire extinguishers are located in the dining room and hallway by the resident rooms. Fire extinguishers were observed to be charged and serviced as of March 12, 2024. LPA tested the wired smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on September 9, 2024. The centrally stored medication is kept in a locked closet by the dining room. LPA observed the First Aid kit has all the required components. The door leading to the attached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to resident. The garage is used for storage. LPA observed chemicals and toxins stored in the garage. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply stored in the garage. LPA and AD conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility. LPA observed the exterior portion to be clear of obstructions and hazards. LPA observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. The perimeter gates on the westside and eastside of the facility are self-latching and can be opened in an evacuation. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed the five resident files. All the required documentation were present and current in the resident files reviewed. LPA reviewed five residents’ medication and medication records. LPA reviewed three staff files. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on today's observations, one deficiency is being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Seth Curkin. A copy of the report and Appeal Rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 17, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Jun 7, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose to conduct the required 1-Year annual visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA met with Licensee/Administrator Shimon Cagan and stated the purpose of the visit. The facility is a single level structure located in a residential neighborhood and licensed to operate for six (6) non-ambulatory and maintains a hospice waiver of three (3). For this visit, there is one (1) resident under hospice care. LPA Cho toured the interior and exterior of the facility. All rooms were inspected including five resident bedrooms. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, storage for each residents' personal belongings were observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were found to be in compliance, clean, and operational. The water temperature measured at 114.0, 115.5, and 115.9 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed the facility to be clean and sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and inaccessible to the residents. The kitchen was inspected and there is a two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food available. The facility has two fire extinguishers that were charged and serviced on 03/12/2024, and the auditory devices, and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were operational. The facility conducted a Emergency Disaster Drill on 03/14/24. A working facility telephone number, 714-543-5161, remains available. The First Aid Kit contains all the necessary elements. LPA observed the emergency disaster supplies including food/water in the garage. LPA observed the required 'See Something, Say Something' (PUB475) poster in the correct size. LPA conducted an audit of four residents' files and two personnel files. No discrepancies noted with the file review. LPA conducted one interview with staff and attempted an interview with one resident. The remaining residents were participating in an activity at the time of inspection. Medications were audited for four residents. No discrepancies noted. Based on the observations made during the 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, Jun 7, 2024

Earlier years2022 · 1 document

20221 state visit · 1 document

Feb 14, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Albert Marin made an unannounced required annual inspection in this facility. LPA met with House Supervisor (HS) J. Gonzalez and stated the purpose of this visit. Via phone, HS informed Administrator (AD) Shimon Cagan about the presence of LPA in the facility. The facility is a single level structure and licensed for six non-ambulatory and with hospice waiver for three. For this visit there were two residents under hospice care. About 11:43 AM, LPA Marin was granted entry after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) screening procedure. For this visit, there were five residents in care and two staff members on the floor. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were four private and one shared resident’s rooms. Rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Hardwired smoke, carbon monoxide and auditory exit alarms were tested to be operational. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair; and provided with handrails and nonskid - floor mats. Hot water was measured at 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food stock requirements. Medications, cleaning supplies and sharp items were inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was mounted and charged. For the exterior portion, facility had patio furniture in good repair, and grounds were free of tripping hazards. Side exit doors were self-latching and self-closing. LPA Marin reviewed the COVID 19 mitigation plan of the facility. For this visit, the facility was observed to be in substantial compliance with Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. LPA Marin conducted an exit interview with HS Gonzalez; and copy of this report was left in the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 14, 2022

License holder

Bubbe & Zayde's Place, Inc., 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.

Bubbe & Zayde's Place V · Santa Ana

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2013, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 4
Total complaints: 0
Substantiated allegations: 0
Type A citations: 0
Type B citations: 0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2013, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

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	This home	Typical
Type A citations	0	0
Type B citations	0	0
Substantiated allegations	0	0
Total complaints	0	0

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe 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

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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 stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Bubbe & Zayde's Place VII

Is Bubbe & Zayde's Place VII licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Bubbe & Zayde's Place VII licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Bubbe & Zayde's Place VII been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2013, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Bubbe & Zayde's Place VII still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Bubbe & Zayde's Place VII cost?

$4,800 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,900–$5,900. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 194 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 = 194 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 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 VII take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 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 October 26, 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 VII keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.