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Granny's Place #3

Small home·Licensed for 6·Mission Viejo, California

Licensed since 2024Licence #306006390Medi-Cal ALW
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,200 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · September 23, 2026
  • Last state visitJanuary 29, 2026CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderIrvine Cottages, LLCSince 2024 · 2 licensed homes

Granny's Place #3 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 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 Granny's Place #3

Is Granny's Place #3 licensed?

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

How many residents is Granny's Place #3 licensed for?

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

Has Granny's Place #3 been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Granny's Place #3 still open?

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

What does Granny's Place #3 cost?

$5,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,250–$6,400. 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.

Does Granny's Place #3 take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, September 23, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. 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 1.6 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 #3 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 #3 license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “GRANNY'S PLACE #3”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306006390. 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 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 4 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 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is January 29, 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. 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

$5,200a month to start

Likely $4,250–$6,400

From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,200a month

Likely $4,250–$6,550

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$5,200likely $4,250–$6,400

    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 $4,250–$6,550
$5,200
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,950–$9,650
$7,200
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, September 23, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for 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 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 $3,900–$5,500.

  • 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

  • 24695 Doria Avenue, 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 2024, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 29, 2026.

On file since
2024
State visits
4
Most recent visit
January 29, 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 2024.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020252202024110

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jan 29, 2026Facility 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 introducing himself and stating the purpose of the visit. Assistant administrator Kimberly Arnett was notified of the visit via telephone and arrived later to assist. There are currently six residents in care, none of which are receiving hospice care at this time. Residents are observed relaxing in their respective bedrooms or in the common areas. LPA accompanied by facility staff toured the physical plant. The facility is a one-story house with one shared bedroom and four private bedrooms, along with two shared bathrooms. None of the residents are assessed to be bedridden at this time. All occupied bedrooms appear clean and sanitary. All resident bedrooms have the required furnishings. Bathrooms appear clean and sanitary and are all equipped with grab bars and slip mats. Hot water temperature measured at 108F in the shared bathrooms equipped with faucets used for personal grooming by residents. 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 secure. Fire extinguishers are present and verified to be charged. Maintenance receipts are current. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are present and verified to be operational. CONTINUED ON FORM LIC809-C CONTINUED FROM FORM LIC809 LPA and facility staff toured the outside of the facility. LPA observed a shaded outdoor seating area with outdoor furniture for resident use in the backyard. There is an adequately fenced swimming pool in the backyard. The identified route of egress is free of clutter and obstructions. There is one self-latching gate on the side of the premises. The facility does not utilize either locked perimeters or delayed egress. LPA reviewed six resident records which were found to include all necessary elements of documentation. LPA reviewed resident medication records and prescription orders with no discrepancies observed for all residents. LPA reviewed staff records for four staff members during the visit. All staff members on the schedule are background cleared and associated. CPR training is current for all staff reviewed. Annual and initial training reviewed. Disaster drills are conducted quarterly. The administrator certificates are current. Based on the observations conducted during the present visit, no deficiencies is being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to a facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 29, 2026
20252 state visits · 2 documents
Oct 29, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of delivering findings into the investigation of complaint 22-AS-20230901120346 filed against facility #306000639 which was formerly licensed at this location. LPA was greeted and granted entry after introducing himself and stating the purpose of the visit before delivering findings and the corresponding report to administrator Michelle Nesbitt over the phone. Permission was given to caregiving staff to sign on the administrator's behalf. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to a facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 29, 2025
Feb 3, 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 introducing himself and stating the purpose of the visit. Administrator staff Michelle Nesbitt, Kimberly Arnett and Jozef Springer were notified of the visit via telephone and arrived later to assist with the visit. There are currently six residents in care, none of which are receiving hospice care. LPA observed residents relaxing in their respective bedrooms and in the facility's common living areas. LPA accompanied by facility staff toured the physical plant. The facility is a one-story house with an attached garage. The facility has four private bedrooms and one shared room assigned to a couple, in addition to a room for use by staff. There are two full bathrooms throughout the facility. Bedrooms appeared clean and sanitary. Three beds are equipped with half rails. Physician orders for the postural support reviewed. LPA observed all the resident bedrooms have the required furnishings. Bathrooms appear clean and sanitary. Bathroom are equipped with grab bars and slip mats. Hot water temperature measured at 107.5F in two separate 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 are stored in a secure drawer. Fire extinguishers are charged and mounted, with up-to-date maintenance documented on the attached tags. LPA tested the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors which were found to be operational. The centrally stored medication is located in a secure closet located in the dining area. The attached garage is inaccessible to residents and is used for storage and laundry, with an additional refrigerator/freezer present. Cleaning supplies are stored securely in the garage as well as under the kitchen sink and bathroom sinks. CONTINUED ON FORM LIC809-C CONTINUED FROM FORM LIC809 LPA and facility staff toured the outside of the facility. LPA observed an shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. The perimeter gate on one side of the property is self-latching and can easily be opened in an evacuation. There is a fully fenced swimming pool on the premises, which has been emptied at the time of the visit. LPA reviewed six resident records which included all necessary components. LPA reviewed resident medication records and prescription orders for all residents with no discrepancies observed. Three resident interviews conducted during the visit. There are no bedridden residents present on the premises. LPA reviewed three staff records which were found to be complete. Training and CPR/First aid training reviewed and up-to-date. All staff are background cleared and associated to the licensed location accurately. 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 was provided to a facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 3, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Jan 11, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dwayne Mason Jr. made an announced inspection to the facility for purpose of conducting an initial pre-licensing inspection. LPA arrived at the facility and was greeted and granted entry by Compliance Manager (CM) Michelle Nesbitt. An application to operate a Residential Care Facility (RCFE) for (6) capacity, (0) ambulatory, (6) non-ambulatory, and (0) bedridden clients was received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) on 7/18/2023. Structure: The facility is a one-story home with four client resident bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, staff room, laundry room, backyard with pool and attached two car garage. There is one exit gate in the back yard. The backyard has a shaded seating area. The pool is surrounded by a fence that both latches and locks. Client Bedrooms: All resident bedrooms had the necessary furnishings. LPA observed all resident beds had linens and blankets. LPA observed all windows were screened. Bathrooms: The bathrooms have working plumbing. Hot water measured at 112.3 degrees Fahrenheit and 116 degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathrooms. Toxins: LPA observed chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins and disinfectants are inaccessible to client and will be stored under the kitchen sink and in the garage. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Files: Medication and files will be stored in a locked closet near the front of the house. First aid kit will be in cabinets in the laundry area. There is also a first aid kit hanging on the wall in the kitchen. Records are digitized and were accessible to LPA during inspection. Fire Extinguisher: LPA observed the fire extinguishers to be fully charged as indicated by the arrow pointing in the green zone. Extinguishers were serviced on 10/4/2023.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 11, 2024

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

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.

Who holds the licence

Irvine Cottages, LLC, licensed since 2024, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

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.

  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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