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Congregate Care Touch
Small home·Licensed for 6·Placentia, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,250 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJuly 27, 2026CDSS inspection record
Congregate Care Touch is a small care home in Placentia — 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 2017. Dementia 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 Congregate Care Touch
Is Congregate Care Touch licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Congregate Care Touch licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Congregate Care Touch been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Congregate Care Touch still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Congregate Care Touch cost?
$5,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,300–$6,450. 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 12 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 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 Congregate Care Touch 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 Acf Congregate Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
UCI Health-Placentia Linda is 1.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Congregate Care Touch keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Congregate Care Touch license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “CONGREGATE CARE TOUCH”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306005323. 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 Acf Congregate Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is July 27, 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 6 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6 RESIDENTS.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
4 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,250a month to start
Likely $4,300–$6,450
From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,250a month
Likely $4,300–$6,600
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$5,250likely $4,300–$6,450
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,300–$6,600
- $5,250
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,700
- $7,250
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
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 12 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.
12 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$7,300.
- 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 12 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Care Celine 2Placentia · 0.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Pageantry CottagePlacentia · 1.0 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom with alcove · seen September 9, 2026
- Nora's Residence of PlacentiaPlacentia · 1.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Adelya Senior HomeYorba Linda · 1.7 mi · Small home$4,600Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Years-ProspectYorba Linda · 1.7 mi · Small home$8,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- The Beechwood CottageFullerton · 1.8 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Glenwood CareFullerton · 2.1 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Years - Villa GrandeYorba Linda · 2.3 mi · Small home$8,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Cottage IXYorba Linda · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Concordia Guest Home - 3Fullerton · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rolling Hills Guest HomeFullerton · 2.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Versa-Care Home IPlacentia · 2.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 238 San Carlos Way, Placentia, CA 92870Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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The state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.
Since 2021, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2017. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 27, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- July 27, 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 2017.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Jul 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nancy Guillen made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by care provider after explaining the purpose of the visit. Administrator (AD) Linh Nguyen was notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPA observed the Administrator certificate was current with and expiration date of January 8, 2027. This is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed to six non-ambulatory residents, of which one may be bedridden, with a hospice waiver for six. The facility is a one-story home with five resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, two resident bathrooms, one staff bathroom, and an attached garage with an exterior entrance. During the inspection, LPA and caregiver conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following: LPA observed residents watching television in the living room and resting in their respective bedrooms. LPA observed five residents in care and two staff present. LPA observed the See Something Say Something Poster (PUB 475) mounted on the wall in the living room. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all resident beds had linens and blankets with additional linens stored in a garage storage cabinet. LPA observed bathrooms were clean and equipped with grab bars and non skid floor mats. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested between 107.6 and 108.8 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA toured the outside of the facility and observed outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. LPA observed the backyard had a shaded sitting area with furniture for resident use. Continued on LIC809 C LPA observed the facility had a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged with a purchase date of August 13, 2025 and mounted on the dining room wall. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. LPA observed knives and sharps to be stored in a locked kitchen drawer. Toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants were observed to be centrally located under the kitchen sink and garage, however, there were multiple items located in the unlocked garage, unlocked staff room, and unlocked staff restroom; a deficiency was cited on today's date. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked and centrally stored under a living room counter however, medication for staff and medication for residents were accessible to residents in care in the garage and staff room; a deficiency was cited on this date. LPA observed the First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on June 10, 2026. The Emergency Disaster Plan was reviewed, LPA observed pages 2 and 3 to be completed, however per AD the names on page 2 are outdated and the other pages are blank; a deficiency was cited on today's date. A facility device was not present at the time of visit, Administrator states all residents have their personal devices; a deficiency was cited on today's date. LPA began review of the records. LPA Guillen reviewed five resident records. All the required documentation were present and current in the resident files reviewed. LPA reviewed two employee records. All employees present have a criminal record clearance and were associated to the facility. LPA observed records reviewed have a current First Aid certificate. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, deficiencies are being cited. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 27, 2026
The state marks this report as 8 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 5. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Oct 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff Leo Patrick Laurente. LPA met with Staff Hyannie "Irish" Arceno and explained the purpose of the inspection. Administrator (AD) Arvin Bumanglag was contacted by phone and arrived at approximately 9:30 a.m. During the inspection, LPA and Staff Arceno conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following: This is a one-story home with four resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, three bathrooms, and attached two-car garage. The backyard has a shaded sitting area. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all resident beds had linens and blankets. LPA observed residents engaging in a group activity, listening to music, and resting in their respective bedrooms. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested between 113.3 – 113.5 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. Medication was observed to be centrally stored and locked. LPA reviewed four resident files and three staff files. LPA interviewed two residents and two staff. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 17, 2025
Oct 30, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Samer Haddadin and Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPAs met with staff Hyannie "Irish" Arceno and discussed the purpose of the inspection. During the inspection LPAs conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, residents’ rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following: This is a single-story house with six bedrooms, and three bathrooms, with one bedroom being occupied by staff. During the inspection LPAs observed two staff and five residents in care. Two Residents were observed eating in the dining room, one resident was exercising in living area, and two residents were watching television in their respective bedrooms. LPAs observed smoke detectors/carbon monoxide in common areas and bedrooms; all were tested and were operational. Residents’ bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Toilets and water faucets were observed to be operational, grab bars were secure, and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature was tested in first bathroom and measured at 112.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The second restroom measured at 114.00 degrees Fahrenheit.Food supplies: A two-day supply of perishable and a seven-day supply of non-perishable food was observed during today’s visit. LPAs reviewed staff files and residents’ files and found all files had all required documents. Fire extinguisher was fully charged with service tag indicating last inspection date was on June 27th,2024. The facility’s last fire drill was conducted on August 19th,2024 and Administrator (AD) conducts drills every three months. Kitchen appliances were operational during today's visit; all knives and sharps were locked in kitchen drawer. LPAs toured the backyard and observed there was a shaded seating area. LPAs also checked Administrator certificate and noted to be active with expiration date of December 10th, 2024.Administrator (AD) Arvin Bumanglag arrived at approximately 10:01 AM. No deficiencies were noted during today's inspection visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 30, 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?
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