Small home · Licensed for 6 · Laguna Niguel

Golden Breeze Manor

28891 Calle Juca, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677Licensed since 2022

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,600 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,600–$6,900 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 6 residents
Dementia
Hospiceup to 6 residents

Not on file: bedridden approval.

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. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Golden Breeze Manor: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,600a month to start

Likely $4,600–$6,900

From 10 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$5,600likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$5,600likely $4,600–$6,900
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 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 $4,600–$7,050: $5,600
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,400–$10,200: $8,100

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.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes10 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,600 to $8,500

10 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$7,800.

Seasons at Laguna - 2Laguna Niguel · 0.1 mi · Small home
$8,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Brandon ManorLaguna Niguel · 0.5 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Adelanto Covenant CareLaguna Niguel · 0.6 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Niguel Hills Villa IILaguna Niguel · 0.7 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Vividus Senior LivingLaguna Niguel · 0.8 mi · Small home
$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Sunrise GardenLaguna Niguel · 1.6 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Serenity Health 2Laguna Niguel · 2.1 mi · Small home
$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
TLC Elderly Residence 1Laguna Hills · 2.1 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
Orange County Care Home ILaguna Niguel · 2.1 mi · Small home
$3,600Listed on its own website · care; flat rate · seen October 27, 2026
Kathryn Jane Residential Care FacilityMission Viejo · 2.4 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed 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 10 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.

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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.

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Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

28891 Calle Juca, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Rady Children's HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.9 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).

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The 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 #306006085 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Feb 12, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport 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. The Administrator, Cybele Magtibay has an Administrator's certificate that expires on September 27, 2026. The facility is a single story home with 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, an office, living/dining room, kitchen, and an attached 3 car garage. Garage is being used for storage of food and supplies and is inaccessible to residents. Two of the bedrooms are for caregivers. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents and a hospice waiver for 6. LPA met with the Administrator and explained the reason for the visit. LPA and Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something Poster (PUB 475) posted next to the front door of the facility. LPA observed the required postings on the wall of the kitchen, visible from the dining room. LPA observed the fire extinguisher in the kitchen and resident hallway are fully charged. LPA observed a two day perishable and a seven day non-perishable food supply in the kitchen. The 4 burner gas stove lights unassisted. Knives and sharp objects are kept locked in a kitchen drawer. LPA observed the kitchen is clean and organized. Medications are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPA observed the garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA observed emergency food and water (3 day supply) stored in the garage. LPA observed old furniture and supplies stored in the garage. LPA observed all resident rooms have the required furnishings and linens. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. LPA observed all bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 114.2 degrees Fahrenheit in bathroom 1. The last fire drill was conducted on December 15, 2025. LPA observed the backyard has no bodies of water. The exit gate is operational. There is a table with 4 chairs and an umbrella for residents to sit outside. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. LPA reviewed 6 resident files and medications, no discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 2 staff files, both staff members have the required training including CPR training. Both staff members are background cleared and associated to the facility. LPA inspected the First Aid kit and it has all the required elements. An exit interview was conducted was conducted and a copy of the report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 12, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Feb 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport 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 met with Administrator Cristina Valerio and explained the reason for the visit. Cristina Valerio's Administrator's certificate expires on September 1, 2026. The facility is a single story home with 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, an office, living/dining room, kitchen, and an attached 3 car garage. Garage is being used for storage of food and supplies and is inaccessible to residents. Two of the bedrooms are for caregivers. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents and a hospice waiver for 6. LPA and Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something sign posted in the main entry way of the facility. LPA observed the kitchen is clean and organized. The 4 burner gas stove lights unassisted. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPA observed a 3 day emergency supply of food and water in the garage. LPA observed medications are kept locked in the kitchen pantry. LPA observed the first aid kit has all the required elements. LPA toured the resident bedrooms and bathrooms. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. The last emergency drill was conducted November 21, 2024. LPA observed all resident bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 115.1 degrees Fahrenheit in all bathrooms. LPA observed all resident rooms had the required furnishings. LPA toured the backyard. The backyard has a seating area with an umbrella and chairs for the residents. There is a small fountain in the backyard. Both exit gates are operational. LPA reviewed staff files. All staff members are background cleared and associated to the facility. All staff members have the required training including CPR training. LPA reviewed 6 resident records and medications. No discrepancies observed. No discrepancies are being cited as a result of this visit. LPA consulted with the Administrator concerning reporting requirements. 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, Feb 19, 2025

The state marks this report as 2 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20241 state visit · 1 document

Mar 6, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport 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 Christina Valerio and explained the reason for the visit. Christina Valerio's Administrator's certificate expires on 9/01/2024. The facility is a single story home with 8 bedrooms (2 are for staff only), 6 bathrooms, an office, living/dining room, kitchen, and an attached 3 car garage. LPA and Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) posted in the entry way of the facility. LPA observed all resident rooms have the required furnishings. LPA observed a 2-day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand. The kitchen is clean and organized. LPA observed the refrigerator in the kitchen is operational. LPA observed the stove lights unassisted. Medications and sharp objects are kept secured and inaccessible to residents in the kitchen. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA observed emergency food and water supply stored in the garage. Hot water in all bathrooms measured between 111.0 degrees Fahrenheit and 111.7 degrees Fahrenheit. The carbon monoxide/smoke detectors tested operational. LPA observed all fire extinguishers are fully charged. LPA and Administrator toured the backyard. The backyard has a table with an umbrella and chairs for residents to sit outside. There is a fountain the backyard. The fountain is raised and is five feet tall and poses no risk to residents, The exit gates on each side of the house are operational and self latching. No obstacles or hazards observed inside or outside of the facility. LPA reviewed 4 out of 4 resident files. All of the resident files had the required documents with no deficiencies observed. LPA reviewed all 4 residents medication, no discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 3 staff files. All staff files had the required documents and no deficiencies observed. LPA inspected the first aid kit, the first aid kit had all the required elements. No citations are being issued 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, Mar 6, 2024

Earlier years2022 · 2 documents

20222 state visits · 2 documents

Mar 21, 2022Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an announced visit to conduct the second pre-licensing visit. LPA was greeted and checked for symptoms of Covid-19. LPA was granted entry by staff. LPA met with applicants. Christina Valerio, Ramil Delos Santos. The following items have been corrected; 1. The ceiling fan in Bath 1 has been replaced and is operational. 2. The stove has been replaced and is operational, all 4 burners light unassisted. No deficiencies observed. The facility is ready to be licensed. During the visit LPA Alejandre explained the process of this application and also about post licensing visit once the facility is licensed. Applicant was informed today that the final approval will be processed by the CAB supervisor in Sacramento. Component III was waived during the visit due to applicant is a current licensee for a licensed RCFE facility and in compliance status, supervisor approved. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, LIC809 was explained and provided to applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 21, 2022

Mar 7, 2022Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Joseph Alejandre and Jessica Cho made an announced visit to conduct the pre-licensing inspection. LPAs were screened for Covid-19 symptoms and granted entry. LPAs met with applicant, Cristina Valerio and Ramil Delos Santos. Facility is to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). Capacity is for 6 non-ambulatory residents. Application was submitted to CCL on 09/23/2021. At 9:20 am, LPAs and applicants toured the facility. LPAs observed the following: Structure. This is a single story home with 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, an office, living/dining room, kitchen, and an attached 3 car garage. Garage is being used for storage of food and supplies and is inaccessible to residents. Two of the bedrooms are for caregivers. There is a back yard with a seating area with an umbrella and chairs for the residents. There is a small water fountain in the backyard with no water but small stones in it. Because of the lack of water, the fountain does not pose a hazard to residents in care. Both exit gates on the sides of the facility are latched and operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. Facility telephone number is (949) 503-4119. Facility has submitted a COVID-19 Mitigation Plan to CAB and it has been approved. Residents' Bedrooms. The residents' bedrooms are spacious and will easily accommodate the resident's furnishings. All residents' bedrooms had the required furnishings. Each resident had their own room. Bathrooms. All 6 bathrooms are clean and operational. LPAs observed in Bath 1, the ceiling fan did not work. All grab bars were secure and all showers had slip mats. Linens & Hygiene Supplies. All linens were clean and in good repair. Facility had enough hygiene supplies to accommodate all residents. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan, & Menu: LIC610E reviewed and approved. Food Service. Seven days nonperishable and 2 days perishable food supplies on hand. Carbon Monoxide, Smoke Detectors, Fire Extinguisher: Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested operational. LPAs tested the smoke detectors in each room. Fire extinguisher located in the kitchen was inspected on August 20, 2021 and is fully charged. Appliances. LPAs observed that one out of four burners could not light unassisted. Microwave oven is clean. Refrigerator and freezer is clean and operational. Knives: LPAs observed knives were locked away in a kitchen drawer. Toxins: LPAs observed toxins locked away in the cabinet located in the garage. Water, LPAs measured the hot water in all 6 bathrooms. Continuted on LIC809C. Temperature measured 116.0 degrees Fahrenheit to 120.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Medication LPAs observed medication is kept locked away in the kitchen cabinet. First-Aid Kit & Activity Supplies. LPAs observed the First Aid Kit had all the required elements. LPAs observed board games and the television in the living room. LPAs observed each resident room had their own television. Resident & Staff Files Change of ownership. No files reviewed. Fire clearance was approved by the Orange County Fire Authority by Inspector Francisco Rivera Martinez on 01/21/22. The following items must be corrected prior to licensure. 1. The ceiling fan in Bath 1 must be repaired/replaced, 2. stove burner 1 must be repaired or the stove replaced. The items listed above must be corrected by 3/18/22. Applicants agreed to repair/replace items by 3/18/22. Applicants were informed today that the final approval will be processed by the CAB supervisor in Sacramento. Component III was waived during the visit due to applicants are current licensees for a licensed RCFE facility and in compliance, supervisor approved. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, LIC809, was explained and provided to both applicants.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 7, 2022

License holder

Golden Breeze Manor LLC, licensed since 2022.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2022, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 5
Total complaints: 0
Substantiated allegations: 0
Type A citations: 0
Type B citations: 0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2022, 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.

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	This home	Typical
Type A citations	0	0
Type B citations	0	0
Substantiated allegations	0	0
Total complaints	0	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

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe 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

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Golden Breeze Manor

Is Golden Breeze Manor licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Golden Breeze Manor licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Golden Breeze Manor been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Golden Breeze Manor still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does Golden Breeze Manor cost?

$5,600 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,600–$6,900. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 8 other homes of a similar licensed size in Laguna Niguel that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $7,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,375 (n = 8 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 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 Golden Breeze Manor 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 Golden Breeze Manor LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Rady Children's Hospital is 1.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Golden Breeze Manor keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.