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Crown Valley Senior Home
Small home·Licensed for 6·Laguna Niguel, California
- Care approvals on fileDementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,950 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,900–$7,350
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitMay 4, 2026CDSS inspection record
Crown Valley Senior Home is a small care home in Laguna Niguel — 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. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory 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 Crown Valley Senior Home
Is Crown Valley Senior Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Crown Valley Senior Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Crown Valley Senior Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Crown Valley Senior Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Crown Valley Senior Home cost?
$5,950 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,900–$7,350. 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 11 small homes within 5 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 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in Laguna Niguel that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,688 to $7,500 a month, and the middle figure is $5,500 (n = 7 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 Crown Valley Senior Home 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 Crown Valley Senior Home LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach is 2.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Crown Valley Senior Home 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.
Crown Valley Senior Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “CROWN VALLEY SENIOR HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306006531. 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 Crown Valley Senior Home LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 4 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 4 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 May 4, 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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- 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
APPROVED FOR; AGES 60+; 6 TOTAL BED CAPACITY (5 NON-AMB OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 5). WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 6
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
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
- 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
$5,950a month to start
Likely $4,900–$7,350
From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,950a month
Likely $4,900–$7,500
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
Starting monthly rate$5,950likely $4,900–$7,350
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes within 5 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 $4,900–$7,500
- $5,950
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,650–$10,500
- $7,950
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 11 small homes within 5 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.
11 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$8,150.
- 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 11 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Sunrise GardenLaguna Niguel · 0.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Vividus Senior LivingLaguna Niguel · 1.1 mi · Small home$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Niguel Hills Villa IILaguna Niguel · 1.1 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Adelanto Covenant CareLaguna Niguel · 1.2 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Serenity Health 2Laguna Niguel · 1.3 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Seasons at Laguna - 2Laguna Niguel · 1.8 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brandon ManorLaguna Niguel · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Tlc Elderly Residence 1Laguna Hills · 3.8 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Kathryn Jane Residential Care FacilityMission Viejo · 4.1 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Coastal Senior LivingSan Juan Capistrano · 4.6 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Harbor View EstateSan Clemente · 4.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 30471 Via Alcazar, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677Address 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 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 4, 2026.
- On file since
- 2024
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- May 4, 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 2024.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents
May 4, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. LPA met with Assistant Administrator Emelita Magdaluyo and explained the reason for the vsiit. Maria Jasmin Avila's Administrator's certificate expires on June 11, 2026. The facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 1 can be bedridden and a hospice waiver for 6. The facility is a one story house with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room, kitchen and living room with a screened fireplace and an attached 2 car garage. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA and staff toured the facility. LPA observed the garage is used to store furniture and supplies. LPA observed a 3 day emergency supply of food and water stored in the garage. LPA and Emelita Magdaluyo toured the facility. During the visit Administrator Maria Jasmin Avila arrived at the facility. LPA observed the fireplace is gas operated and the key is kept locked in the kitchen. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) posted next to the front door. LPA observed all resident rooms have the required furnishings. LPA observed both bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 116.0 degrees Fahrenheit in both bathrooms. LPA observed clean linens stored in the hall closet. LPA observed the kitchen is clean and organized. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. Knives and sharp objects are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. Medication is kept locked in a cabinet. LPA observed the 5 burner cook-top stove lights unassisted. The 5 burner stove has safety devices covering all the knobs to prevent resident use. The fire extinguisher in hallway next to the kitchen is fully charged. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Facility has a dedicated internet device for resident use. Facility has a courtyard in the front of the facility. There is a storage shed in the front courtyard used to store supplies. The storage shed is kept locked. LPA and the Assistant Administrator toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. There is a covered patio with chairs in the backyard. The exit gate is operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. LPA reviewed 3 resident files and medications, no discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 4 staff files. LPA observed all 4 staff have the required training and CPR/First aid training. No discrepancies observed. All staff members are background cleared and associated to the facility. No deficiencies observed during the visit. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of this visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 4, 2026
May 28, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. LPA met with Administrator Maria Jasmin Avila and explained the reason for the visit. Maria Jasmin Avila's Administrator's certificate expires on June 11, 2026. The facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 1 can be bedridden and a hospice waiver for 6. The facility is a one story house with an attached 2 car garage with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room, kitchen and living room with a screened fireplace. LPA observed the fireplace is gas operated and the key is kept locked in the kitchen. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) posted next to the front door. LPA observed all rooms have the required furnishings. LPA observed both bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 113.5 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed clean linens stored in the hall closet. LPA observed the kitchen is clean and organized. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. Knives and sharp objects are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. Medication is kept locked in a cabinet. LPA observed the 5 burner cook-top stove lights unassisted. The fire extinguisher in hallway next to the kitchen is fully charged. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA observed extra food and supplies stored in the garage. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. There is no documentation for a current emergency disaster drill. Facility has a dedicated internet device for resident use. Facility has a courtyard in the front of the facility. There is a shaded seating area in the front courtyard. LPA and Administrator toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. There is a covered patio with chairs in the backyard. The exit gate is operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. LPA reviewed 4 resident files and medications, no discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 4 staff files. LPA observed there is no documented t annual raining for 3 out of 4 staff members. No other discrepancies observed. All 4 staff members have current CPR training. Deficiencies are being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided along with appeal rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 28, 2025
May 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an announced visit to conduct the pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with applicant Maria Avila and toured the facility. An initial application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was submitted to CCL on March 8, 2024. The facility is to have a capacity of 6 nonambulatory of which one can be bedridden (in bedroom 5 only). Applicant has requested a hospice waiver for 6 residents. Facility phone number 949-503-1864. LPA observed the following. Structure: The facility is a one story house with an attached 2 car garage with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room, kitchen and living room with a screened fireplace. There are 9 exits, a sliding glass door in each bedroom (5) and one in the kitchen (1) and living room (1). In addition an exit door is in the garage(1) and the front door (1). LPA observed the PUB 475 poster posted next to the front door. Air/Heating: Central air/heating system installed with a central panel to control entire house. Resident Bedrooms: There are 5 Resident Bedrooms. Bedroom number 2 is a shared room, the rest are private. Bedroom 5 is approved for 1 bedridden resident. The bedrooms are spacious and will easily accommodate the residents' belongings. All resident rooms had the required furnishings and linens. Medications, First-Aid Kit: The first aid kit is stored in a cabinet in the dining room. The first aid kit t has all the required elements. Medications will be stored in a cabinet in the kitchen. The cabinet is kept locked. Bathrooms: Both bathrooms have a working toilet, wash basin and walk in shower, Both bathrooms are clean and operational. In bathroom two, located in bedroom two (the shared room) the ceiling vent fan is not operational. The window screen in bathroom two has a large hole in it. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Adequate supply of linen stored in the hall closet. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: Posted & readily available for review an emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed. Menus posted and available. Menus prepared one week prior and listed for food served for one week. Food Service: There are no residents living in the facility at this time. There is 7-day non-perishable food supply on hand. Smoke Detectors/Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. The fire extinguisher mounted by the front door is fully charged. Appliances: There is one 5 gas burner stove which lights unassisted, 1 oven, microwave oven, a refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, and dryer. All appliances are clean and operational. Toxins: All cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept are locked in the garage. Knives are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. Water Temperature: Hot water was measured in both bathrooms. Hot water measured between 111.7 to 112.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Resident & Staff Files: The Resident and Staff Records will be kept locked in the cabinet in the dining room. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: Reading material and board games are available and stored in the dining room cabinet. There is a large screen TV mounted in the living room. Fire clearance: Fire Clearance approved by Orange County Fire Authority Inspector Ryan Boselo on March 19, 2024. Backyard: The backyard has a covered patio. Both exit gates are operational. There is no furniture in the backyard. The backyard is not appropriately equipped for outdoor use. Component III: Component three waived during visit. Applicant is Licensee/Administrator of other licensed facilities. The following items must be corrected prior to licensing. The ceiling fan in bathroom two must be repaired. The window screen in bathroom two must be replaced. There must be a patio table and chairs for outdoor activities. The facility is not ready to be licensed. Applicant was informed today that the final approval will be processed by CAB (Central Applications Bureau) in Sacramento. Applicant was informed to contact the LPA to schedule the next pre-licensing visit when items listed above have been corrected. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left with the applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an announced visit to conduct the second pre-licensing visit. LPA met with applicant Maria Avila. LPA observed the following items have been corrected. LPA observed four chairs and a table outside. The chairs and table are in a shaded area outside the dining room. LPA observed the screen for the bathroom window in bathroom two has been replaced with a new screen. The new screen has no rips or tears. LPA observed the ceiling vent fan in bathroom two is now operational. The facility is ready to be licensed. LPA informed the applicant that the final approval will be processed by CAB (Central Applications Bureau) in Sacramento. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 8, 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?
- Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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