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Genesis Elderly Care 8

Small home·Licensed for 6·Orange, California

Licensed since 2022Licence #306006181
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,200 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 visitJune 30, 2026CDSS inspection record

Genesis Elderly Care 8 is a small care home in Orange — 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 2022.

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 Genesis Elderly Care 8

Is Genesis Elderly Care 8 licensed?

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

How many residents is Genesis Elderly Care 8 licensed for?

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

Has Genesis Elderly Care 8 been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Genesis Elderly Care 8 still open?

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

What does Genesis Elderly Care 8 cost?

$5,200 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 15 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 11 other homes of a similar licensed size in Orange that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,250 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 11 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 Genesis Elderly Care 8 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 Genesis Elderly Care 8, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Chapman Global Medical Center 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 Genesis Elderly Care 8 keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Genesis Elderly Care 8 license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “GENESIS ELDERLY CARE 8”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306006181. 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 Genesis Elderly Care 8, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2022, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2022, 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 2022, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 30, 2026, 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 by the state
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved by the state
  • 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 SIX-NON-AMBULATORY, ONE OF WHICH MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #5 ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR FOUR.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file — 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 $4,300–$6,450

From 15 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,200a 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
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,200likely $4,300–$6,450

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 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
$5,200
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$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 15 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.

15 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$7,850.

  • 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 15 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 5129 E Elsinore Ave, Orange, CA 92869Address 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 2022, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2022. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 30, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
5
Most recent visit
June 30, 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 2022.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2026110202511020241102022220

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jun 30, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samer Haddadin conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the required 1-year inspection. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit and was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Reynaldo Avancena. Administrator (AD) Josefina Robles arrived shortly thereafter. The facility is a single-level structure and is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents, of which four may be on hospice and one may be bedridden. There are a total of six bedrooms, of which five are designated for residents and one is designated for staff. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including, but not limited to, testing all smoke detectors, testing the hot water temperature in all three restrooms, and testing auditory devices on all exits. The hot water temperature measured between 108.6 and 112.4 degrees Fahrenheit, and all smoke detectors were operational. The fire extinguisher was charged and had a last inspection date of May 12, 2026. LPA inspected the exterior of the facility and observed a shaded seating area for residents. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which was located by the dining room. The facility had a backup emergency food and water supply. The facility’s last emergency drill was conducted on April 30, 2026. LPA observed that the first aid kit contained all required components. LPA observed that medications were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Medications were locked in a cabinet located by the kitchen. {CONTINUE 809C} For the exterior portion of the inspection, LPA observed a shaded area, patio furniture, and grounds that were free of hazards. There were two gates in the backyard, both of which were self-closing and self-latching. No bodies of water were observed. LPA reviewed five resident files and observed that two out of five resident files did not have a pre-admission appraisal fully completed, as the form was missing residents’ information: Technical Assistance was provided. Staff files were up to date. LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed that the facility retained seven days of non-perishable food on hand and will have two days of perishable food items once there are residents in care. Knives and cleaning supplies were secured in a separate cabinet located in the kitchen. Based on observations and record review conducted during today’s inspection, no deficiencies were cited pursuant to Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 30, 2026

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.

20251 state visit · 1 document
Jul 14, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. conducted an unannounced visit for the Required 1 Year Inspection. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit, and was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Reynaldo Avancena. Administrator (AD) Josefina Robles arrived shortly after. For today’s visit, LPA observed a total of five residents in care and two staff members on duty. LPA observed the Administrator's Certificate for facility AD Josefina Robles which expires on October 21, 2025. LPA Ramirez toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD Robles. The facility is a single level structure and is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents, of which four may be on hospice and one bedridden. There are a total of six bedrooms of which five are for residents and one for staff. LPA Ramirez toured each bedroom in the facility and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of two restrooms. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Water temperature tested between 112.6-115.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed that the fire extinguisher was charged and mounted by the dining room. The fire extinguisher was last service on December, 19, 2024. During the visit LPA observed that the residents were having cereal, oatmeal and/or coffee for breakfast. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C.. LPA Ramirez observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is located by the dining room. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply. LPA observed that the First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPA observed that medications were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Medications are locked in a cabinet by the kitchen. For the exterior portion, LPA Ramirez observed a shaded area, patio furniture, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There are two gates in the backyard, which both are self-closing and self-latching. No bodies of water were observed. LPA reviewed five resident files and three staff files. LPA interviewed residents and staff present. For today's visit no deficiencies were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with facility AD Robles. A copy of this report was provided at the time of exitthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 14, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Jul 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. conducted an unannounced visit for the Required 1 Year Inspection. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit, and was greeted and granted entry by facility representative. Administrator (AD) Josefina Robles arrived shortly after. For today’s visit, LPA observed a total of six residents in care and two staff members on duty. LPA Ramirez toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD Robles. The facility is a single level structure and is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents, of which four may be on hospice and one bedridden. There are a total of six resident bedrooms of which five are for residents and one for staff. LPA Ramirez toured each bedroom in the facility and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of two restrooms. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Water temperature tested between 107.1-110.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed that the fire extinguisher was charged and mounted by the dining room. During the visit LPA observed that the residents were having oatmeal, cereal, bread, fruit and/or coffee for breakfast. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C.. LPA Ramirez observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is located by the dining room. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply. LPA observed that First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPA observed that medications were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. For the exterior portion, LPA Ramirez observed a shaded area, patio furniture, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There are two gates in the backyard, which both are self-closing and self-latching. No bodies of water were observed. LPA reviewed five resident files and two staff files. LPA interviewed residents and staff present. For today's visit deficiencies were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with facility representative. A copy of this report was provided at the time of exitthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 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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