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Golden Years Residential Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·Mission Viejo, California

Licensed since 2013Licence #306004556
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$5,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • 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 19, 2026CDSS inspection record

Golden Years Residential Care is a small care home in Mission Viejo — 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 2013. Dementia care and bedridden care are 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 Golden Years Residential Care

Is Golden Years Residential Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Golden Years Residential Care licensed for?

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

Has Golden Years Residential Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2013, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Golden Years Residential Care still open?

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

What does Golden Years Residential Care cost?

$5,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 26 other homes of a similar licensed size in Mission Viejo that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $5,500 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 26 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 Golden Years Residential Care 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 Golden Years, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is 1.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Golden Years Residential Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Golden Years Residential Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “GOLDEN YEARS RESIDENTIAL CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306004556. 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 Golden Years, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2013, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2013, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2013, 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 2013, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is May 19, 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 · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

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
6 NON-AMBULATORY, HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

4 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$5,500a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$5,500a month

Likely $5,500–$6,100

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 · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$5,500this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

  • 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 $5,500–$6,100
$5,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,500–$9,600
$7,500
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 worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

24 homes like this within 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,900–$5,750.

  • 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 24 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 25776 Pericles, Mission Viejo, CA 92691Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2021, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2013. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 19, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
5
Most recent visit
May 19, 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 2013.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202411020221102021110

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
May 19, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On May 19, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by care giving staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Licensee (LI) Juan Jose Reyes was notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPA observed that Juan Jose Reyes has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on December 2, 2026. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for four. The facility is a single story home which consist of five resident bedrooms, one of which is shared, one staff bedroom, four bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and an attached two car garage. LPA, accompanied by the LI, conducted a tour of the interior portions of the facility. On today's visit, LPA observed five residents in care and two care giving staff present. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on the wall by the entryway of the facility. LPA inspected the five resident bedrooms and observed them to be clear of any hazards. LPA observed resident bedrooms to have the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPA observed resident beds to have clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens to be stored in hallway cabinets. LPA inspected the four resident bathrooms and observed them to be clean. Resident bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 108.8 and 114 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the staff bedroom to be clear of any hazards. LPA observed the facility has a two day perishable and a seven day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPA observed kitchen knives and sharps to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C LPA observed fire extinguishers to be mounted on the wall in the kitchen and in the resident hallway. Fire extinguishers were observed to be charged and serviced as of January 20, 2026. LPA tested the wired smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their most recent emergency disaster drill on January 2, 2026. LPA observed the centrally stored medication to be kept in a locked cabinet in the resident hallway. LPA observed there is also a first aid kit stored in the same cabinet and it has all the required components. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage to be kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the garage to be used for storage and laundry. LPA observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in the garage. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply stored in the garage. LPA, accompanied by the LI, conducted a tour of the exterior portions of the facility. LPA observed the exterior to be clear of any obstructions or hazards. LPA observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. LPA observed the perimeter gates of the facility are self-latching and can be opened in an evacuation. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed all five resident files. All the required documentation was present and current in the resident files reviewed. LPA reviewed the residents' medication and medication administration records. LPA reviewed two staff files. LPA observed that the facility did not have any documented annual training on file for Staff #1 (S1), for the year of 2025. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on the observations made during today's visit, a deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC809-D page. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Juan Jose Reyes. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided at time of visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 19, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
May 12, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by facility caregiving staff after after introducing himself and stating the purpose of the visit. Administrator Juan Reyes was notified of the visit via telephone and arrived later to assist. There are currently five residents in care, three of which are receiving hospice care at this time. LPA observed residents relaxing in the facility's common living areas or in their respective bedrooms. LPA accompanied by facility staff toured the physical plant. The facility is a one-story house with a detached garage. The facility has four private and one shared bedrooms along with one staff room. There are two shared bathrooms throughout the facility. Bedrooms appear clean and sanitary. Some of the residents are using half rails or full rails for postural supports. Adequate orders present in all files or hospice plans of care reviewed. All resident bedrooms have the required furnishings. Bathrooms appear clean and sanitary and are equipped with grab bars and slip mats. Hot water temperature measured at 116F and 118F in two bathrooms with faucets used for personal grooming. LPA observed the kitchen has a minimum two (2) day perishable and seven (7) day non-perishable food supply. Sharp items, cleaning supplies and the medication central storage are verified to be secured. CONTINUED ON FORM LIC809-C CONTINUED FROM LIC809 The two wall-mounted fire extinguishers are charged, with up-to-date maintenance tags attached. LPA tested the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors which were found to be operational. The garage is inaccessible to residents and used for laundry as well as additional storage of food and supplies. LPA and facility staff toured the outside of the facility. LPA observed an shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. There are self-latching gates on both sides of the property and the routes of egress are free of clutter and obstructions. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Facility does not utilize locked perimeters or delayed egress. LPA reviewed five resident records which included all necessary components. LPA reviewed resident medication records and prescription orders for all residents with no discrepancies observed. Oxygen is currently in use with adequate signs posted. There are no residents currently assessed as being bedridden at the time of the visit. Three resident interviews were conducted during the visit along with staff interviews. LPA reviewed staff records for two caregivers present during the visit. Present staff members have current CPR certificates on file. Annual training is provided by one of the facility's hospice providers, with logs not on hand at the time of the visit. 2025 annual training logs will be provided by facility staff as soon as the provider sends them in. Disaster drills are conducted quarterly with proof of attendance provided. Both staff members present are background cleared. One staff member associated to the facility during the visit using paperwork on hand in staff records as they were only associated to another location operated by the licensee upon the start of the visit. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report were provided to a facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 12, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
May 31, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the Required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by facility caregiving staff after stating the purpose of the visit. Administrator Juan Reyes was notified by telephone and arrived later to assist. During the inspection, LPA and facility staff conducted a tour of the physical plant and observed the following: The facility is a one-story home. Facility has four private rooms and one shared room, as well as two shared bathrooms in addition to the common living areas. All resident bedrooms have the required furnishings. LPA observed all beds have linens and blankets. The backyard has a shaded area and the routes of egress are free of clutter and obstructions. There are currently five residents in care at the facility, three of which are receiving hospice care. Residents are observed to be clean and appear well taken care of. Bathrooms faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature was verified to be within acceptable range. LPA observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required. Combined smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher present is observed to be fully charged with up-to-date maintenance. Medication, sharp items and cleaning supplies were confirmed to be inaccessible throughout the physical plant. The medication central storage was also observed to be secure and reviewed for accuracy during the visit. LPA reviewed five resident files and four staff files. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, one type B deficiency is being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. One Technical Assistance Advisory Note was provided to the licensee. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report along with appeal rights was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 31, 2024

The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

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.

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  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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