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Care Achilles

Small home·Licensed for 6·Costa Mesa, California

Licensed since 2024Licence #306006580
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,200 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitSeptember 5, 2025CDSS inspection record

Care Achilles is a small care home in Costa Mesa — 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 2024.

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 Care Achilles

Is Care Achilles licensed?

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

How many residents is Care Achilles licensed for?

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

Has Care Achilles been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.

Is Care Achilles still open?

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

What does Care Achilles cost?

$5,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,250–$6,400. 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 8 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 8 other homes of a similar licensed size in Costa Mesa that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $7,500 a month, and the middle figure is $4,750 (n = 8 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 Care Achilles 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 Care Matteo LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

UCI Health - Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital is 1.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Care Achilles 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.

Care Achilles license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “CARE ACHILLES”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306006580. 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 Care Matteo LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 3 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is September 5, 2025, 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 careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident

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
APPROVED FOR: AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER, SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS IN BEDROOMS 1 - 6 OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM 1 ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR FOUR (4). NO CLIENTS ON SECOND FLOOR.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,200a month to start

Likely $4,250–$6,400

From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,200a month

Likely $4,250–$6,550

With a shared room and basic help.

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

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,200likely $4,250–$6,400

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 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 $4,250–$6,550
$5,200
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,950–$9,650
$7,200
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 8 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.

8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$9,000.

  • 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 8 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 598 Pierpont Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Address 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 2024, the state has filed 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated September 5, 2025.

On file since
2024
State visits
3
Most recent visit
September 5, 2025

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 2024.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20251102024220

The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document
Sep 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On this day Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fred Arias made an unannounced visit to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 1 may be bedridden. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 4 residents and the home currently has 5 residents, with 1 resident on hospice. Administrator (AD) Vehla Quizon arrived shortly to conduct facility tour. AD provided updated liability insurance that expires on 02/05/2026. LPA along with AD toured the facility at 1:55 PM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, and facility documentation. The two story home consists of 6 resident bedrooms on the first floor, 1 staff room on the second floor, living room, dining room, and kitchen as well as 5 bathrooms. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured at 109.7 degrees F. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards. Auditory exit alarms were operational during today's visit. LPA toured the kitchen and observed sharps locked in a cabinet during today's visit. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Kitchen appliances were operational during today's visit. Smoke detectors tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguishers were fully charged. LPA reviewed the infection control and emergency disaster plans and plans are complete and thorough. Facility conducts quarterly emergency drills with the last drill conducted on 08/21/2025. Outside grounds were toured. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There is shaded outdoor seating for residents. Exit gates are unlocked and operational. Continued on LIC809-C dated 09/05/2025 First aid kit contained all required items including tweezers, scissors and thermometer. LPA observed the emergency food and water supply. LPA reviewed five resident files and two staff files. All resident files contained required documentation including admission agreements, physician reports, and resident appraisals. Staff files reviewed contained required documentation including required annual training, medical assessment/ TB, criminal record clearance and proof of CPR training. LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked closet. Medications are being administered per physician order. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was discussed with the facility representative and a copy was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 5, 2025

The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20242 state visits · 2 documents
Sep 25, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho conducted an announced subsequent Pre-Licensing visit to follow-up on the issues that were present during the initial visit on September 19, 2024. LPA Cho met with Applicant Jehla Rose Gabriel to follow up on the following corrections: Regarding liability coverage, it is pending approval upon licensure per notice dated September 23, 2024. Applicant will submit proof of coverage upon receipt to LPA via email. Stair flooring leading to the loft on the second floor (which was part of the initial plan of the applicant) was replaced. On today's visit the aforementioned item have been addressed and corrected. The item reviewed during this visit are in compliance. The Pre-Licensing is now complete. The licensee will be granted upon completion of a final review and approval from the Licensing Program Manager and the Central Applications Bureau. Component III is waived due to the applicant operating another Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed facility and having completed Component III. This concludes the Pre-Licensing inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Applicant Jehla Rose Gabriel, and a copy of this report was provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 25, 2024
Sep 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived announced for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing visit using the Care Inspection Tool. LPA conducted the visit with Applicant Jehla Rose Gabriel. An initial application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), age range 60 and over, for (0) ambulatory, (5) non-ambulatory, and (1) bedridden residents was received by the Department of Social Services on May 20, 2024. LPA toured the interior and exterior portion of the facility and observed the following accompanied by the Applicant Jehla Rose Gabriel. Structure: The facility is a two story property in a residential neighborhood. The first floor will be occupied by residents and is comprised of six resident bedrooms and four resident full bathrooms. There is a living room, dining area, kitchen, laundry room, an attached two car garage, and a backyard. The loft is on the second floor with a full bathroom which will be occupied by the staff. The backyard has one exit gate on one side of the property. There is a shaded seating area. LPA did not observe any obstacles or hazards in the backyard. Signal System: The facility utilizes a signal system where staff is alerted from a central location located in the kitchen. Bedrooms: The resident bedrooms had all required components, are spacious, and easily accommodates the residents’ furnishings. Bathrooms: Bathrooms were not clean and operational. Grab bars were secure and bath slip mats were in place. Linens and Hygiene Supplies: Clean linens and hygiene supplies were observed to be fully stocked. Appliances: Stove burners, microwaves, washer, and dryer were inspected and operating. Resident and Staff Files: Resident and staff records will be maintained on site. Reading Material, Games, Equipment, & Materials: The facility maintains reading material and games in the facility under the TV console. Emergency Phone Numbers/Exit Plan: Posted in the entry way area and available for review. Postings: The See Something, Say Something (PUB475) and the Ombudsman Posters were posted in the entry area of the facility. The Rights of the Resident Councils, Resident's Rights, Theft & Loss Policy, Activity Schedule, and Admission Agreement were posted and is accessible in a folder in the entry way. Food Service and Menu: Supply of seven day non-perishable and two day perishables were observed. The sample menu was available for review. The emergency food/water supply was available. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: The dual functioning smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alert systems, and auditory devices were tested and found to be operational. Fire Extinguishers: Four fire extinguishers were mounted, fully charged, and serviced on June 3, 2024. Fire Clearance: Approved on July 2, 2024 for (5) non-ambulatory residents and (1) bedridden resident. Toxins and Sharps: Cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps were secured and inaccessible in a locked closet in the garage. Water Temperature: The water temperature in the resident bathrooms measured at 119.1, 116.6, 119.8, and 116.7 degrees Fahrenheit in the resident bathrooms on the first floor. Medications, First Aid Kit & Manual: The First Aid Kit was checked and found to be in order including the First Aid Manual. Component III: Component III is waived due to the applicant currently operating a licensed facility and having completed Component III previously. The following items need correction prior to licensure: To obtain and provide proof of liability insurance coverage. To replace the flooring of the stairs leading to the loft on the second floor (which was part of the initial plan of the applicant) Facility does not appear ready for licensure. Any items noted above during today’s visit are to be corrected by September 25, 2024 at 7:00a.m. An exit interview was conducted with Applicant Jehla Rose Gabriel, and a copy of this report was provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 19, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

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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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