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Graceful Living Adult Home

Small home·Licensed for 6·Orange, California

Licensed since 2024Licence #306006444
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,000 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,200
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJanuary 21, 2026CDSS inspection record

Graceful Living Adult Home 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 2024. Bedridden care is not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

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

Quick answers about Graceful Living Adult Home

Is Graceful Living Adult Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Graceful Living Adult Home licensed for?

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

Has Graceful Living Adult Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Graceful Living Adult Home still open?

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

What does Graceful Living Adult Home cost?

$5,000 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,100–$6,200. 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 14 small homes and similar 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 Graceful Living Adult Home take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Graceful Living Adult Home RCFE, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Chapman Global Medical Center 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 Graceful Living Adult Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Graceful Living Adult Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “GRACEFUL LIVING ADULT HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306006444. 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 Graceful Living Adult Home RCFE, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is January 21, 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 careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

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

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

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

    Not on file

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

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

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

  • Medicines

    Not on file

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

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,000a month to start

Likely $4,100–$6,200

From 14 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,000a month

Likely $4,100–$6,350

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$5,000likely $4,100–$6,200

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 small homes and similar 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–$6,350
$5,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,800–$9,450
$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.
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 14 small homes and similar 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.

14 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$7,950.

  • 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 14 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 487 S Dunas St, 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 2024, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 21, 2026.

On file since
2024
State visits
5
Most recent visit
January 21, 2026

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2024.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020251102024220

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jan 21, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Administrator (AD) Donia Anaim. LPA observed that AD Donia Anaim has a valid AD certificate which expires on October 7, 2026. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents, with a hospice waiver for six. The facility is a single story home with five private resident bedrooms, two shared resident bathrooms, one staff bedroom, a living room, a family room, a kitchen, a dining room, and an detached two car garage. LPA and AD tour the interior and exterior of the facility. On today's visit, LPA observed three residents in care, one of which is on hospice. LPA observed residents relaxing in their respective bedrooms. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on the wall in the entryway of the facility. LPA 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. LPA observed resident linens and blankets to be clean. LPA observed additional linens stored in a closet in the resident hallway. LPA observed Oxygen in Use signs posted in the appropriate resident doorways. LPA observed that the staff room is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Hot water temperature measured between 113.3 and 116.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C Sharp items and knives were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguishers was charged and located by the living room. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan which is located by the entrance. 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 and toxins were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Medications are locked in a cabinet in the kitchen. For the exterior portion, LPA observed a shaded area, patio furniture, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There are two gates in the backyard. LPA did not observed a body of water. LPA reviewed three resident files and two 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. LPA advised AD to use the general email address: CCLASCPOrangeCountyRO@dss.ca.gov for any inquiries and to specify attention to the assigned LPA. An exit interview was conducted with AD Anaim. A copy of this report was provided at the time of exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 21, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jan 29, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by caregiver staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator Donia Anaim was notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPA observed that Administrator Donia Anaim has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on October 7, 2026. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents, with a hospice waiver for six. The facility is a single story home with five private resident bedrooms, two shared resident bathrooms, one staff room, a living room, a family room, a kitchen, a dining room, an unattached two car garage, and a shed located in the backyard. LPA accompanied by the AD conducted a tour of the interior portion of the facility. On today's visit, LPA observed five residents in care, five of which are on hospice, and two caregiver staff present. LPA observed residents relaxing in their respective bedrooms and in the family room. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on the wall in the entryway of the facility. LPA inspected all five resident bedrooms and they were observed to be free of hazards. LPA observed the resident bedrooms had the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPA observed resident linens and blankets to be clean. LPA observed additional linens stored in a closet in the resident hallway. LPA observed Oxygen in Use signs posted in the appropriate resident doorways. LPA observed that the staff room is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA inspected the two shared resident bathrooms. Resident bathrooms are clean. Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid floors. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 117.5 and 117.6 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the kitchen has a two day perishable and seven day non-perishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C The four burner gas stove lights unassisted. LPA observed kitchen knives and sharps to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet under the sink. A fire extinguisher is located in the family room and it was observed to be charged and serviced as of December 12, 2024. LPA tested the wired smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on December 5, 2024. The centrally stored medication is stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. LPA observed a First Aid Kit to be stored in the locked kitchen cabinet. LPA inspected the First Aid Kit and observed it to have all the required components. LPA accompanied by the AD toured the exterior portion of the facility. LPA observed the exterior portion to be free of obstructions and hazards. LPA observed an shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. The door leading to the unattached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply stored in the two car garage. LPA inspected the shed located in the backyard. LPA observed the shed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the shed to be used for storage. The two perimeter gate on the north side of the facility are self-latching and can be opened in an evacuation. There are no bodies of water located on the premises. LPA reviewed all five resident files. LPA observed that Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, and Resident #4 had Reappraisals that were outdated. LPA also observed that Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, and Resident #4 did not have a valid Admission Agreement on file. LPA reviewed all five residents' medication and medication records. LPA reviewed two staff files. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on the observations made during today's visit, deficiencies are being cited per the Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Donia Anaim. A copy of the report and Appeal Rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 29, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Jan 9, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sean Haddad conducted this announced inspection for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Applicant (AP) Donia J. Anaim, discussed the purpose of the inspection, and toured the facility. Facility is to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. Application was submitted to Community Care Licensing on 10/27/2023. This is a change of ownership with persons in care. During the inspection, LPA and AP observed the following: Structure: facility is a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1-story house with a detached garage that is used for storage. Facility telephone number is (714) 538-8476. Resident Bedrooms: the 4 resident bedrooms are spacious and will easily accommodate the residents’ furnishings. Lights, chairs, linens, and storage for each resident bedroom inspected. Staff Bedrooms: the 1 staff bedroom is spacious and will easily accommodate the staff’s furnishings. Bathrooms: were clean, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature: tested at 112 degrees F in the common resident bathroom and 113 in the private resident bathroom. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: new linens and fully stocked linen closets were observed. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: reviewed. Food Service: 2 days perishable and 7 days nonperishable food supply reviewed. Carbon Monoxide, Smoke Detectors, Fire Extinguisher: observed and tested. Appliances: stove burners, microwave, washer, and dryer inspected. Knives: observed locked in the kitchen. Toxins: observed locked in the kitchen and garage. Medication cabinet is locked. First-Aid Kit & Activity Supplies: observed and available. Resident & Staff Files: LPA reviewed 5 resident files and 2 staff files. Per AP, Fire clearance was approved by the Orange Fire Department. Backyard exit gate is operational and unlocked. Backyard has shaded area for outdoor activities and sufficient seating for residents. Component III was completed with AP during today’s inspection. Facility is currently operating under the liability insurance of current facility GOLDEN LEISURE HOME I (306003669). AP will switch liability insurance to new facility once the application is approved. During the inspection, LPA explained the process of this application and about the post licensing inspection once the facility is licensed. AP was informed today that the facility is ready for licensure pending receipt of a granted fire clearance and final approval will be processed by the CAB supervisor in Sacramento. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was discussed with and provided to AP.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 9, 2024
Jan 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 6 COMP II Participants: Donia Anaim, Applicant and Marica Garcia, Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (MS Teams) On 01/05/2024, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 5, 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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