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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$6,050 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,950–$7,450
- 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 19, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderIrvine Cottages, LLCSince date not on file · 12 licensed homes
Granny's Place #9 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. 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 #9
Is Granny's Place #9 licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Granny's Place #9 licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Granny's Place #9 been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is Granny's Place #9 still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Granny's Place #9 cost?
$6,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,950–$7,450. 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 #9 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 2.8 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 #9 keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Granny's Place #9 license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “GRANNY'S PLACE #9”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #306006719. 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: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
- 2 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is March 19, 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 by the state
- 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 GRANTED FOR (6).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — 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
$6,050a month to start
Likely $4,950–$7,450
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$6,050a month
Likely $4,950–$7,600
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$6,050likely $4,950–$7,450
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 $4,950–$7,600
- $6,050
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,750–$10,600
- $8,050
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–$5,700.
- 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
- Via La Coruna ManorMission Viejo · 0.2 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Francis' Home CareMission Viejo · 0.4 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Comfort and Care for the ElderlyMission Viejo · 0.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Active Senior Home CareMission Viejo · 0.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Faithful HomeMission Viejo · 0.6 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Jj Assistance Home CareMission Viejo · 0.7 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Respit Manor Mission ViejoMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home$4,595Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Chapters RCFEMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home$8,500Listed 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
- Infinity Home CareMission Viejo · 0.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Rainbow CottageMission Viejo · 1.2 mi · Small home$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mission Viejo Care Cottages 2Mission Viejo · 1.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Pericles Elderly Care HomeMission Viejo · 1.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Years Residential CareMission Viejo · 1.4 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Port ViejoMission Viejo · 1.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Soleil Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.5 mi · Small home$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aegean Hills Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacifica CottageMission Viejo · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Via Tercero HomesMission Viejo · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Vividus Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacific Sun Senior CareMission Viejo · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Joseph's HomeMission Viejo · 1.6 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aaa Laguna Hills Assistance Care HomeLaguna Hills · 1.6 mi · Small home$3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Oasis Home for the Elderly IIMission Viejo · 1.6 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 24122 Via Luisa, 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. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 19, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 2
- Most recent visit
- March 19, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 0
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
Mar 19, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Tea conducted an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of completing a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with the designated Administrator (AD), Michelle Nesbitt. An application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was received by the Department on March 5, 2025, for a total licensed capacity of six (6) residents, all of whom may be non-ambulatory. Fire clearance was approved by the Orange County Fire Authority on November 6, 2025. The facility is a single-story home consisting of six (6) resident bedrooms, a staff room, four (4) full bathrooms, one (1) powder room, laundry room, living room, kitchen, dining area, and an attached garage. The home has two exit gates located on each side of the house, both of which are self-latching and secured. A shaded seating area is available in the backyard for resident use. LPA did not observe any safety hazards or obstructions. Recreational materials, including games and puzzles, were observed for resident use. LPA observed the Administrator Certificate, facility sketch, and Emergency Disaster Plan posted at the front entryway. The “See Something, Say Something” poster (PUB 475), Long-Term Care Ombudsman poster, and Personal Rights were also prominently displayed. Resident bedrooms were observed to be appropriately furnished. Motion sensor devices were installed in each room to monitor resident movement and assist with fall prevention and overall safety. Bedrooms with direct access to the backyard/outdoors were equipped with functioning door alarms. All beds were observed with adequate linens and blankets, and an ample supply of linens and towels was available. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. Hot water temperature in (Pre-Licensing Report continuation on LIC 809-C) the bathrooms measured approximately 113.0°F. Bathrooms were clean, operational, and equipped with a working toilet, wash basin, and bathtub/shower. Grab bars and non-skid mats were in place to ensure resident safety. Toxic substances were observed to be secured and locked underneath the kitchen sink, laundry room, and garage. Medications will be stored in a locked hallway closet near the kitchen. A fully stocked first aid kit was observed mounted near the medication storage area, along with a first aid manual. Resident and facility records will be securely stored in the same locked closet, with the majority maintained electronically. A working telephone was observed in the kitchen. Video surveillance cameras (without audio) are installed in common areas for safety monitoring. The facility also has a laptop available for resident use to maintain communication with family and plans to acquire an iPad for additional resident access. An adequate supply of non-perishable food was observed. All appliances, including the stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washer, and dryer, were operational. Sharp objects are stored in a secured kitchen drawer. Emergency food, water, and additional supplies were observed to be adequately stocked in the garage. A fire extinguisher located near the medication closet was observed to be fully charged. Based on today’s inspection, the facility appears ready for licensure. LPA conducted Component III Orientation with Administrator Michelle Nesbitt. The Administrator was informed that final application approval will be issued by the Centralized Applications Bureau in Sacramento. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 19, 2026
Nov 3, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): none COMP II Participants: ANGELICA KUTNERIAN, Applicant JOZEF SPRINGER, Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams) On November 3, 2025, Applicant and 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 and 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, Nov 3, 2025
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Irvine Cottages, LLC, 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 #11 · 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.
Granny's Place #8
Mission Viejo · Small home · 0.0 mi away
$5,150 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Delightful Living
Mission Viejo · Small home · 0.2 mi away
$5,350 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Via La Coruna Manor
Mission Viejo · Small home · 0.2 mi away
$4,200 a month to start · Listed by the home
Gentle Caring Home
Mission Viejo · Small home · 0.2 mi away
$5,350 a month to start · Covelight estimate
A&B at Home Health Home Care Facility RCFE
Mission Viejo · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$5,350 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Eleonor's Place 3
Mission Viejo · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$5,150 a month to start · Covelight estimate