Small home · Licensed for 6 · Laguna Hills
Cornerstone Homes
26512 Saddlehorn Lane, Laguna Hills, CA 92653Licensed since 2018
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
Ask this home
Free for families. A home gets your number only if you say yes.
Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Hospiceup to 2 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.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. 6 NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
Care services
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Assisted living
Reported on caring4seniors.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on caring4seniors.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Assistance with transfers
Reported on caring4seniors.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Therapies availableMassage therapy · Physical therapy
Reported on caring4seniors.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on caring4seniors.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Works with hospice
Reported on caring4seniors.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on caring4seniors.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withMobility · Transferring · Bathing · Dressing · Grooming
Reported on caring4seniors.com · seen October 27, 2026.
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Cornerstone Homes: 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.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,200a month to start
Likely $4,250–$6,400
From 24 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$5,200likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,200likely $4,250–$6,400
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 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 (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 $4,250–$6,550
- $5,200
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,750
- $7,700
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.
Rates at nearby homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,700 to $8,000
24 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,900–$6,000.
- TLC Elderly Residence 1Laguna Hills · 0.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Comfort Cottages #1Laguna Hills · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aaa Laguna Hills Assistance Care HomeLaguna Hills · 1.6 mi · Small home$3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Adelanto Covenant Care 2Laguna Hills · 1.7 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Aspen VillaMission Viejo · 1.7 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Kathryn Jane Residential Care FacilityMission Viejo · 1.7 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Vividus Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.8 mi · Small home$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Aegean Hills Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Years Residential CareMission Viejo · 1.8 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Pericles Elderly Care HomeMission Viejo · 1.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Elderly Care HomeLaguna Hills · 1.8 mi · Small home$3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Joseph's HomeMission Viejo · 1.9 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rainbow Cottage IILaguna Hills · 1.9 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brandon ManorLaguna Niguel · 2.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacific Sun Senior CareMission Viejo · 2.0 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Port ViejoMission Viejo · 2.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ak and David Senior CareLake Forest · 2.2 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Paradise Residential Senior Care 2Lake Forest · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rainbow CottageMission Viejo · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacifica CottageMission Viejo · 2.3 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grand View VillaMission Viejo · 2.4 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Oasis Home for the Elderly IIMission Viejo · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Mission Viejo Care Cottages 2Mission Viejo · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Seasons at Laguna - 2Laguna Niguel · 2.5 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 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.
- 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.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.
Rooms & the spaces they will use (4)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Private bathroom
Private rooms
Reported on caring4seniors.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Outdoor spaceOutdoor patios · Gardens · Patios
Reported on caring4seniors.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Private bathroomYes — “Spacious private rooms, many with private bathrooms”
Reported on caring4seniors.com · seen October 27, 2026.
LaundryDone by staff
Reported on caring4seniors.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (3)Meals provided · Special diets supported · Dining atmosphere
Meals provided
Reported on caring4seniors.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Special diets supportedSpecial diets
Reported on caring4seniors.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Dining atmosphereDelicious and well balanced home-cooked meals
Reported on caring4seniors.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (2)Activities tailored to the individual · Exercise or fitness program
Activities tailored to the individual
Reported on caring4seniors.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Exercise or fitness programPersonal exercise program · General exercise program
Reported on caring4seniors.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (3)Events the home invites families to · Neighborhood or area named · Setting
Events the home invites families to
Reported on caring4seniors.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Neighborhood or area namedNellie Gail Ranch
Reported on caring4seniors.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
SettingResidential neighborhood
Reported on caring4seniors.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
About the home (2)Brand or trade name · Management company
Brand or trade nameCornerstone Homes
Reported on caring4seniors.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Management companyCornerstone Care, Inc.
Reported on caring4seniors.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Where it is
26512 Saddlehorn Lane, Laguna Hills, CA 92653Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Providence Mission HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.1 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).
Open directionsThe 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 #306005409 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Apr 13, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez is conducting this unannounced visit for the purpose of completing an annual required inspection. LPA arrived at the facility and was greeted and granted entry by care staff and LPA explained the nature of the visit. There are five residents at the facility and there is one resident receiving hospice services currently. LPA began the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed required department postings throughout the facility. Facility stays within the capacity limitations. There is a minimum of one week of non-perishables foods and two days of perishables foods available. There is additional food storage in a freezer, a spare refrigerator in the garage. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked storage cabinet located in kitchen. LPA reviewed medication and observed medication was labeled and stored inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the first aid kit stored with the medication cabinet. LPA inspected the bathroom, and LPA measured the hot water temperature which measured 111.9 Fahrenheit degrees. All bathrooms observed to have a supply of soap, toilet paper and towels. Bathrooms are equipped with required safety measures such as non-skid mats and grab bars. Lighting is sufficient to ensure safety and comfort. The facility is equipped with sufficient hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies. LPA observed that toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants are locked and stored underneath kitchen sink and in the garage. The facility has an available clean supply of linens. LPA inspected residents’ bedrooms which has sufficient lighting to ensure the safety and comfort. All bedrooms observed to have all required components. Storage space is provided Continued on LIC809-C for residents in their bedroom. Smoke detectors were tested and found to be operational. LPA toured the outside of the facility and observed outdoor passageways are free of obstructions. LPA observed there are shaded seating areas for residents’ enjoyment in the backyard. LPA observed a fire extinguisher with service date of April 13, 2026 charged and mounted in the wall of the kitchen. Fire drills are conducted every three months. LPA reviewed drill logs and observed the last fire drill conducted was January 19, 2026. LPA began review of records. LPA reviewed three resident records. All the required documentation was present and current in the residents’ files reviewed. LPA reviewed two employee records. All employees present have a criminal record clearance and are associated to the facility. LPA observed records reviewed have a current First Aid certificate. LPA observed an activity personnel arrive and conduct activities with the residents in the living room. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were noted today in the areas inspected per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with the facility representative, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 13, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Apr 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez is conducting this unannounced visit for the purpose of completing an annual required inspection. LPA arrived at the facility and was greeted and granted entry by care staff and LPA explained the nature of the visit. LPA met with Joseph Sather, Administrator. There are six residents at the facility and there is two residents receiving hospice services currently. LPA began the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed required department postings throughout the facility. Facility stays within the capacity limitations. There is a minimum of one week of non-perishables foods and two days of perishables foods available. There is additional food storage in a freezer, a spare refrigerator in the garage. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked storage cabinet located in kitchen. LPA reviewed medication and observed medication was labeled and stored inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the first aid kit stored with the medication cabinet. LPA inspected the bathroom, and LPA measured the hot water temperature which measured 118.4 Fahrenheit degrees. All bathrooms observed to have a supply of soap, toilet paper and towels. Bathrooms are equipped with required safety measures such as non-skid mats and grab bars. Lighting is sufficient to ensure safety and comfort. The facility is equipped with sufficient hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies. LPA observed that toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants are locked and stored underneath kitchen sink and in the garage. The facility has an available clean supply of linens. LPA inspected residents’ bedrooms which has sufficient lighting to ensure the safety and comfort. All bedrooms observed to have all required components. Storage space is provided Continued on LIC809-C for residents in their bedroom. Smoke detectors were tested and found to be operational. LPA toured the outside of the facility and observed outdoor passageways are free of obstructions. LPA observed there are shaded seating areas for residents’ enjoyment in the backyard. LPA observed a fire extinguisher with service date of April 23, 2024, in kitchen. Fire drills are conducted every three months, and LPA reviewed drill logs. LPA began review of records. LPA reviewed three resident records. All the required documentation was present and current in the residents’ files reviewed. LPA reviewed two employee records. All employees present have a criminal record clearance and are associated to the facility. LPA observed records reviewed have a current First Aid certificate. LPA as a reminder provided annual fee dues information. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were noted today in the areas inspected per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with the Administrator, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 7, 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.
20241 state visit · 1 document
Apr 22, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez is conducting this unannounced visit for the purpose of completing an annual required inspection. LPA arrived at the facility and was greeted and granted entry by Catherine Sison, Caregiver and LPA explained the nature of the visit. There are six residents at the facility and there are two residents receiving hospice services currently. LPA spoke to Joseph Sather via telephone call and informed of the visit. LPA began the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPA upon entry observed residents in care having lunch. LPA observed required department postings posted in the facility. Facility stays within the capacity limitations. There is a minimum of one week of non-perishables foods and two days of perishables foods available. There is additional food storage in storage a freezer and refrigerator in garage. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked storage cabinet located in the kitchen. LPA reviewed medication and observed medication was labeled and stored inaccessible to residents in care. LPA inspected the bathroom and LPA measured the hot water temperature which measured 114.8 Fahrenheit degrees. All bathrooms observed to have a supply of soap, toilet paper and towels. Bathrooms are equipped with required safety measures such as non-skid mats and grab bars. Lighting is sufficient to ensure safety and comfort. The facility is equipped with sufficient hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies. LPA observed that toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants are stored locked underneath kitchen sink and in the garage. The facility has an available clean supply of linens. LPA inspected residents’ bedrooms which has sufficient lighting to ensure the safety and comfort. All bedrooms observed to have all required components. Storage space is provided for residents in their bedroom. Smoke detectors were tested and found to be operational. LPA toured the outside of the Continued on LIC809-C facility and observed outdoor passageways are free of obstructions. LPA observed there are shaded seating areas for residents’ enjoyment. LPA observed a fire extinguisher mounted in the kitchen. Fire drills are conducted every three months. LPA began review of records. LPA reviewed three resident records. All the required documentation was present in reviewed resident records. LPA reviewed two employee records. All employees present have a criminal record clearance and are associated to the facility. LPA observed records reviewed have a current First Aid certificate. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were noted today in the areas inspected per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with the facility representative and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 22, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 3 documents
20231 state visit · 1 document
Jul 28, 2023Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: -Staff are sleeping in common areas.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez visited the facility to deliver findings for the investigation into the above identified complaint allegations. LPA arrived at facility and was greeted at the door by Joseph Sather, Administrator and granted entry. LPA met with Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. Findings are based upon this investigation which included records review, and interviews conducted. It is alleged that staff are sleeping in common areas. Interviews conducted with 2 of 2 staff revealed that staff has never witnessed another staff member sleeping in common spaces. Staff indicated that when they need to sleep or take a nap, they do so in the caregiver designated bedroom. Interview with 3 of 6 resident revealed that they have never seen a caregiver sleeping in any common space. Residents indicated Continued on LIC809-C Unsubstantiated that they think the caregivers are too busy helping the residents, cleaning and at times sit with us to watch tv then to be able to take naps during their working hours. Based on the information mentioned above, the Department is unable to ascertain if the allegation occurred as reported. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or refute the alleged violation occurred; therefore, this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator and a copy of this LIC9099 report was left at facility. reporting requirements indicates that a licensee is required to notify the department in the event of; death of any resident, any serious injury, the use of an automated external defibrillator, any incident that threatens the welfare, safety or health of any resident, unexplained absence of any resident, occurrences, such as epidemic outbreaks, poisonings, catastrophes or major accidents which threaten the welfare, safety or health of residents, personnel or visitors, fires of explosions which occur in or the premises, and any suspected physical abuse that results in serious bodily injury of a resident. Therefore, the case open with Department of Labor was not required to be reported to the Department. Based on observations and review of documents, we have found that the complaint was UNFOUNDED, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator and a copy of this LIC9099 report was left at facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 28, 2023 · control 22-AS-20210513171348
20221 state visit · 1 document
Apr 12, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by Joseph Sather, Administrator. LPA explained the nature of the visit to Administrator. LPA accompanied by Administrator began the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. There are six residents in care and there are no active Covid-19 cases in the facility. LPA observed five residents in the dining room having lunch. All residents appeared to be well taken care of. LPA observed required department posting, covid-19 precautionary posting in the facility. Emergency disaster and evacuation plan was observed to be posted. LPA observed a check in station in the entry of the facility. Restrooms were inspected and were observed to have a supply of soap and appeared to be clean well sanitized. LPA inspected the resident’s bedrooms and they observed to be clean and sanitary. All bedrooms were observed to have all required components. Facility has an emergency food supply in the attached garage as well as a water supply. It was observed that facility has a supply of PPE. LPA toured the outside of the facility and observed a shaded seating area for residents’ enjoyment. The facility has completed the LIC808 Mitigation Plan, LPA reviewed and approved the plan on today’s visit. LPA emailed the signed and approved plan to Administrator for their records. Based on the observation made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were noted today in the areas inspected per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with the Administrator and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 12, 2022
20211 state visit · 1 document
Jul 7, 2021Facility evaluation reportCase Management - IncidentReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Incident
This unannounced case management visit is being conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez to follow up on an incident reported to CCL. LPA arrived at facility was greeted by Joseph Sathers, Administrator and explained the purpose for today’s visit. Incident was self reported on 06/30/2021 regarding R1’s incident on 6/29/2021. During today’s visit, LPA took a tour of the facility incident site, interviewed administrator, interviewed staff, interviewed resident and obtained copies of pertinent documents. On 6/26/2021 two staff were changing R1 when R1 became combative with caregivers. When caregivers were close to finishing assisting R1, R1 kicked caregiver in the head. S1 (caregiver) attempted to push the leg away, but also slapped R1’s leg. Incident was reported to Administrator on 6/30/2021. Administrator immediately reported the incident to all required. Caregiver is no longer employed at facility and Administrator held a refresher training to all staff on care and supervision of residents as well as mandated reporter requirements. LPA found that facility acted in a timely manner to address the incident and all other immediate attention to incident in question. LPA did not observe any immediate and/or safety risks in or out of the facility. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were noted today per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with Joseph Sathers, Administrator and a copy of the LIC809 and LIC811 was provided and left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 7, 2021
6 of 6 beds were occupied at the July 28, 2023 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.
License holder
Cornerstone Care, licensed since 2018.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2018, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 6
- Total complaints
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2018, 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.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 1 | 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
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 stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Cornerstone Homes
Is Cornerstone Homes licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Cornerstone Homes licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Cornerstone Homes been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2018, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Cornerstone Homes still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Cornerstone Homes 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 24 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 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Laguna Hills that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,900 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,850 (n = 6 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 Cornerstone Homes 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 Cornerstone Care, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Providence Mission Hospital is 2.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Cornerstone Homes keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Cornerstone Homes license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “CORNERSTONE HOMES”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306005409. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Cornerstone Care, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2018, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2018, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 13, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Starting rate
$6,000 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,300 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,550On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,300 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,500On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,600 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,850On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$4,950 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,100On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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