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Granny's Place #11
Small home·Licensed for 6·Mission Viejo, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,500 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,750
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitMarch 27, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderIrvine Cottages, LLCSince 2025 · 12 licensed homes
Granny's Place #11 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 2025. 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 Granny's Place #11
Is Granny's Place #11 licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Granny's Place #11 licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Granny's Place #11 been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.
Is Granny's Place #11 still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Granny's Place #11 cost?
$5,500 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,500–$6,750. 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 2 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 Granny's Place #11 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 Irvine Cottages, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Irvine Cottages, LLC — at least 17 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is 2.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Granny's Place #11 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.
Granny's Place #11 license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “GRANNY'S PLACE #11”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306006681. 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 Irvine Cottages, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 2 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 2 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is March 27, 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 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 6 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 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
$5,500a month to start
Likely $4,500–$6,750
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,500a month
Likely $4,500–$6,900
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
Starting monthly rate$5,500likely $4,500–$6,750
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 2 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 $4,500–$6,900
- $5,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,250–$9,950
- $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.
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 2 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 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$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
- Comfort and Care for the ElderlyMission Viejo · 0.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Chapters RCFEMission Viejo · 0.3 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Jj Assistance Home CareMission Viejo · 0.4 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Infinity Home CareMission Viejo · 0.4 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- A Faithful HomeMission Viejo · 0.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Via La Coruna ManorMission Viejo · 0.6 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Active Senior Home CareMission Viejo · 0.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rainbow CottageMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Francis' Home CareMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mission Viejo Care Cottages 2Mission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Grand View VillaMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Port ViejoMission Viejo · 0.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacifica CottageMission Viejo · 1.0 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Pericles Elderly Care HomeMission Viejo · 1.0 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Years Residential CareMission Viejo · 1.0 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Soleil Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.0 mi · Small home$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacific Sun Senior CareMission Viejo · 1.0 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Respit Manor Mission ViejoMission Viejo · 1.1 mi · Small home$4,595Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Aegean Hills Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.1 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Vividus Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.1 mi · Small home$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Oasis Home for the Elderly IIMission Viejo · 1.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Joseph's HomeMission Viejo · 1.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aaa Laguna Hills Assistance Care HomeLaguna Hills · 1.2 mi · Small home$3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Comfort Cottages #1Laguna Hills · 1.3 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 24111 Olivera Drive, 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 2025, the state has filed 2 documents for this home, and its records count 2 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 27, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 2
- Most recent visit
- March 27, 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 2025.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
Mar 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On March 27, 2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Garlli Tat made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. Upon arriving at the premises, LPA observed the facility to be vacant. No response was made upon knocking on the facility's door. LPA called Administrator Michelle Nesbitt at 12:09PM. Administrator confirmed that the facility does not have any residents or furniture at this time. It was additionally confirmed that there were no staff assigned to be working at this licensed location at this time. Michelle stated that they will notify the Department when they are ready to move in residents so an inspection can be made prior. Administrator and Maintenance Technician arrived to assist LPA with the inspection. The home is a single-story Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. There are seven bedrooms, six are private resident bedrooms and one staff bedroom. There are two full bathrooms and four half bathrooms for residents and staff. The bathrooms are equipped with grab bars. Administrator ensured that the facility will be ready for move-in prior to admitting residents. LPA provided administrator with a copy of the report. Administrator is reminded that it is required to inform the Department when the facility is ready to move in residents so a facility inspection can be conducted prior to admitting residents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 27, 2026
Feb 21, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a Pre-licensing Inspection. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Michelle Nesbitt. LPA observed that Michelle Nesbitt has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on April 11, 2026. An initial application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) for a capacity of six non-ambulatory residents was received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) on November 8, 2024. This is a change of ownership with four residents already in care. The facility received an approved Fire Clearance by Orange County Fire Authority Inspector Alex Vega on January 15, 2025. The facility is a one story home with six private resident bedrooms, one staff room, six resident bathrooms, two of which are shared, a kitchen, a dining room, a living room, and an attached two car garage. LPA accompanied by AD conducted a tour of the interior portion of the facility. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on the wall by the entryway of the facility. LPA inspected the six private resident bedrooms. The six resident bedrooms are clean and free of hazards. LPA observed all six resident bedrooms have the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, and chest of drawers, and a lamp. Resident beds have clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens are stored in a hallway closet. LPA inspected all six resident bathrooms. Resident bathrooms are clean. Bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-slip floor mats. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 114.2 and 115.1 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed Oxygen signs are posted in the appropriate areas. LPA observed the staff room is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the facility has a minimum two day perishable and seven day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPA observed the four burner gas stove, the refrigerator, and the microwave to be clean and operational. LPA observed the four burner gas stove lights unassisted. LPA observed knives and sharps to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. CONTINUED ON 809-C LPA observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet under the sink. A fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen and it was observed to be charged and purchased on May 1, 2024. LPA observed a First Aid Kit mounted on the wall in the kitchen. The First Aid kit was observed to have all the required components. LPA tested the wired smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. Auditory exit alarms tested operational for all exits. The centrally stored medication is located inside a locked closet in the resident hallway. LPA observed the facility has card games, art and craft materials, and reading books for resident use stored in the dining room. LPA observed an internet device for dedicated resident use to be stored in the dining room. LPA observed residents and staff records are kept in a locked closet in the resident hallway but the AD will transition all files to electronic storage. The door leading to the attached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the two car garage is used for storage and laundry. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply stored in the garage. LPA and the AD conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility. The exterior portion was observed to be free of obstructions and hazards. LPAs observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. The perimeter gates on the east side and west side of the facility are self-latching and can be opened in an evacuation. There is a storage shed located in the backyard which is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. There are no bodies of water located on the premises. Component III was completed with the AD which provided information about how to operate the facility within compliance and reporting requirements. The AD was notified that the final application approval will be issued by the Centralized Applications Bureau (CAB) in Sacramento. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator Michelle Nesbitt.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 21, 2025
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Irvine Cottages, LLC, licensed since 2025, operates 12 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Irvine Cottage #3 · Irvine
- Irvine Cottage #2 · Irvine
- Irvine Cottage #1 · Irvine
- Irvine Cottage #5 · Irvine
- Granny's Place #6 · Mission Viejo
- Irvine Cottage #4 · Irvine
- Granny's Place #8 · Mission Viejo
- Irvine Cottage #7 · Irvine
- Granny's Place #2 · Mission Viejo
- Granny's Place #9 · Mission Viejo
- Granny's Place #10 · Mission Viejo
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.
Shoreline Care Home
Mission Viejo · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$5,550 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Castilla Lane Villa
Mission Viejo · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$4,950 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Emy's Place of Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$5,450 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Comfort and Care for the Elderly
Mission Viejo · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$4,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
A&B at Home Health Home Care Facility RCFE
Mission Viejo · Small home · 0.2 mi away
$5,350 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Alpine B II Care
Mission Viejo · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$5,150 a month to start · Covelight estimate