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Good Samaritan Guest Home IV
Small home·Licensed for 6·Mission Viejo, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,000 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,150
- 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 9, 2026CDSS inspection record
Good Samaritan Guest Home IV 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 2002. 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 Good Samaritan Guest Home IV
Is Good Samaritan Guest Home IV licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Good Samaritan Guest Home IV licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Good Samaritan Guest Home IV been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2002, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Good Samaritan Guest Home IV still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Good Samaritan Guest Home IV cost?
$5,000 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,100–$6,150. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 27 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 = 27 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 Good Samaritan Guest Home IV 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 Cambio, Susan and Leonardo, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Providence Mission Hospital is 0.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Good Samaritan Guest Home IV keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 1 resident, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Good Samaritan Guest Home IV license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “GOOD SAMARITAN GUEST HOME IV”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306001308. 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 Cambio, Susan and Leonardo, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2002, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2002, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2002, 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 2002, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 9, 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-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 1 resident
- 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 1.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 1 — 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
Covelight estimate
$5,000a month to start
Likely $4,100–$6,150
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,000a month
Likely $4,100–$6,300
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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,000likely $4,100–$6,150
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (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 $4,100–$6,300
- $5,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,800–$9,400
- $7,000
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 24 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
24 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,150–$6,000.
- 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
- Kathryn Jane Residential Care FacilityMission Viejo · 0.2 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Tlc Elderly Residence 1Laguna Hills · 0.6 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Aspen VillaMission Viejo · 1.1 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brandon ManorLaguna Niguel · 1.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Hearts Elderly CareMission Viejo · 1.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Comfort Cottages #1Laguna Hills · 1.8 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aaa Laguna Hills Assistance Care HomeLaguna Hills · 2.0 mi · Small home$3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grand View VillaMission Viejo · 2.1 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Pericles Elderly Care HomeMission Viejo · 2.1 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Years Residential CareMission Viejo · 2.1 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aegean Hills Senior LivingMission Viejo · 2.2 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Vividus Senior LivingMission Viejo · 2.3 mi · Small home$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Seasons at Laguna - 2Laguna Niguel · 2.3 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Faithful HomeMission Viejo · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Joseph's HomeMission Viejo · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Port ViejoMission Viejo · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Adelanto Covenant Care 2Laguna Hills · 2.5 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacific Sun Senior CareMission Viejo · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Elderly Care HomeLaguna Hills · 2.6 mi · Small home$3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Chapters RCFEMission Viejo · 2.7 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rainbow CottageMission Viejo · 2.8 mi · Small home$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rainbow Cottage IILaguna Hills · 2.8 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Adelanto Covenant CareLaguna Niguel · 2.8 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacifica CottageMission Viejo · 2.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 26972 Via Grande, 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 2002. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 9, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- June 9, 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 2002.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Jun 9, 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 met with Administrator Leonardo Cambio and explained the reason for the visit. Leonard Cambio Administrator's certificate expires on August 9, 2027. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents with a hospice waiver for 1. At this time there are no residents on hospice at the facility. Facility is a single story home with 4 bedrooms (1 is for staff), 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room with a fireplace that is screened and a 2 car garage that is used for storage and kept locked. LPA and the Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) posted in the main entry way of the facility. 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. LPA observed knives are kept locked in the kitchen pantry. The fire extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged. Medication is kept locked in the staff room. LPA observed all resident rooms have the required furnishings and bed linens. LPA observed both bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 105.0 degrees Fahrenheit in both bathrooms. LPA observed the garage is used for storage. LPA and Administrator toured the backyard. There is a storage shed in the backyard. The storage shed is used to store old furniture and supplies. No bodies of water observed in the backyard. The exit gate is operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. LPA reviewed 6 resident records and medications, no discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 2 staff files, no discrepancies observed. Both staff members are background cleared and associated to the facility. Both staff members have the required annual training and CPR training. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. The last emergency drill was conducted April 3, 2026. LPA inspected the first aid kit. The first aid kit has all the required elements. LPA consulted with Administrator regarding 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, Jun 9, 2026
May 30, 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. Administrator Susan Cambio was notified of the visit by telephone and arrived later to assist. There are currently five residents in care, none 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 an attached garage. The facility has three shared bedrooms along with one staff rooms and two shared bathrooms. Bedrooms appear clean and sanitary. No residents are observed using postural supports at the time of the visit. 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 112F and 120F in two separate bathrooms equipped 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. The two wall-mounted fire extinguishers are charged. 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. CONTINUED ON FORM LIC809-C CONTINUED FROM LIC809 LPA and facility staff toured the outside of the facility. LPA observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. There is one self-latching gate on one side of the property and a double-wide gate on the other side of the property. 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 not currently in use on the premises. There is one resident currently assessed as being bedridden at the time of the visit per their physician report. Resident is however observed in the living room in a recliner and is stated to be able to ambulate with the help of a walker. Facility staff instructed to request an updated form LIC602 accurately reflecting the resident's condition. Resident interviews were conducted or attempted 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 on file. Disaster drills are conducted however no proof of attendance is currently being generated. Consultation provided. Both staff members present are background cleared and associated to the licensed location. 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 along were provided to a facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 30, 2025
The state marks this report as 6 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Jun 17, 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 explaining the purpose of the visit. Facility administrator Leonardo Cambio was notified by telephone and arrived shortly afterwards 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 with 3 shared rooms and one staff room in addition to the facility's common living areas and two full bathrooms. 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 four residents admitted to the facility with no resident 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 are observed to be fully charged. Medication, sharp items were confirmed to be inaccessible throughout the physical plant, however bleach was observed under the kitchen sink and secured in the garage during the visit. The medication central storage was also observed to be secure and reviewed for accuracy during the visit. LPA reviewed four resident files and three staff files. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, one type A deficiency and two type B deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations along with four advisory notes provided. 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, Jun 17, 2024
The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
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?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Orange County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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$6,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Coloma Cottage #3
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$5,800 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Good Samaritan Guest Home III
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$4,900 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Family Care - El Mar Home
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$5,300 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Coloma Cottage #2
Mission Viejo · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$5,800 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Serene Haven Assisted Living Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$5,750 a month to start · Covelight estimate