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Guardian Angels Homes I

Small home·Licensed for 6·Santa Ana, California

Licensed since 2006Licence #306003529
(714) 269-7307From the state roster · September 13, 2026Plan a visit
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,700 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,850–$5,800
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedOctober 27, 2021 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitAugust 8, 2025CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderGuardian Angels Homes, Inc.Since 2006 · 4 licensed homes

Guardian Angels Homes I is a small care home in Santa Ana — 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 2006. Dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.

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

Quick answers and the state record

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

Quick answers about Guardian Angels Homes I

Is Guardian Angels Homes I licensed?

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

How many residents is Guardian Angels Homes I licensed for?

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

Has Guardian Angels Homes I been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.

Is Guardian Angels Homes I still open?

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

What does Guardian Angels Homes I cost?

$4,700 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,850–$5,800. 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 12 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 188 other homes of a similar licensed size across Orange County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 188 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 Guardian Angels Homes I 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 Guardian Angels Homes, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Guardian Angels Homes, Inc. — at least 4 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Orange County Global Medical Center is 1.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Guardian Angels Homes I 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.

Guardian Angels Homes I license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “GUARDIAN ANGELS HOMES I”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306003529. 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 Guardian Angels Homes, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2006, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 8 state inspection visits since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is August 8, 2025, 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 careNot on file · ask the home
  • 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
6 NON-AMBULATORY, HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

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

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

    Not on file

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

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

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

  • Medicines

    Not on file

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

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,700a month to start

Likely $3,850–$5,800

From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,700a month

Likely $3,850–$6,000

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

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$4,700likely $3,850–$5,800

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 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 $3,850–$6,000
$4,700
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,500–$9,100
$6,700
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 12 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.

12 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$8,000.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
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Where it is

  • 18021 E. Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2021, the state has filed 8 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 2006. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 8, 2025.

On file since
2021
State visits
8
Most recent visit
August 8, 2025
Occupied · October 27, 2021 visit
6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated October 27, 2021. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

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 2006.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20251102024110202322020221102021330

The last 36 months — 4 of 8 documents

The full record on the state’s site →
20251 state visit · 1 document
Aug 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On August 8, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by care giving staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Licensee (LI) Sonia Garcia and Administrator (AD) Jonathan Harlan were notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPA observed that Jonathan Harlan has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on September 3, 2025. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for six. The facility is a single story home with six private resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, five resident bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a TV room, a lounge, and an attached three car garage. LPA, accompanied by the AD, conducted a tour of the interior portions of the facility. On today's visit, LPA observed six resident in care and two care giving staff present. LPA observed residents watching TV in the living room. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster, (PUB 475) mounted on the wall by the entryway of the facility. LPA inspected all six resident bedrooms and observed them to be free of hazards. LPA observed resident bedrooms to have the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPA observed resident beds to have clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens to be stored in a hallway cabinet. LPA inspected the five resident bathrooms and observed them to be clean. Bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 108.3 to 111.9 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the staff bedroom to be kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the kitchen has a two day perishable and a seven day non-perishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C LPA observed 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 separate locked kitchen cabinet under the sink. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be mounted on the wall in the kitchen and it was observed to be charged and serviced as of March 6, 2025. LPA tested the individual smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on August 8, 2025. LPA observed the centrally stored medication to be kept in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA observed the facility has a First Aid Kit stored in a closet by the entryway of the facility and it had all the required components. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply stored in the closet by the entryway of the facility. LPA observed the door leading to the attached three car garage to be kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the three car garage to be used for storage and laundry. LPA observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in a locked cabinet in the garage. LPA observed additional incontinence supplies stored in the garage. LPA, accompanied by the AD, conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility. The exterior portion was observed to be free of hazards and obstructions. LPA observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. LPA observed the perimeter gates of the facility to be self latching and can be opened in an evacuation. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed all six resident files. All the required documentation were present and current in the resident file reviewed. LPA reviewed the residents' medication and medication records. LPA reviewed five staff files. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited per the Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Sonia Garcia and Administrator Jonathan Harlan and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 8, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Sep 20, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the Required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by facility caregiving staff after introducing himself and stating the reason of the visit. Administrators Kelly Francia and Jonathan Harlan arrived later to assist with the visit. During the inspection, LPA and staff conducted a tour of the physical plant and observed the following: The facility is a one-story home with six private bedrooms in addition to one staff room. There are five bathrooms throughout the facility. All bathrooms are observed to be equipped with grab bars and slip mats. All resident bedrooms have the required furnishings. LPA observed all beds have linen and blankets. One bed is observed to be equipped with full bed rails and another one with half rails. Physician order and hospice plan of care reviewed as well as physician order for the half rails. There are currently five residents admitted to the facility, one of which is receiving hospice care. Bathrooms faucets and toilets are operational. Water temperature was measured to be approximately 116F and 118F. LPA observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted. Drills are conducted quarterly, and are documented and reviewed. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher present is fully charged and has been maintained in 2024. There is adequately shaded outside space with outdoor furniture present. There are self-latching gates on both sides of the property. The routes of egress are free of obstructions. There are no bodies of water on the premises. CONTINUED ON FORM LIC809-C CONTINUED FROM FORM LIC809 Medication, cleaning products and sharp items are confirmed to be inaccessible throughout the physical plant. The medication central storage was also observed to be secure and reviewed to be accurate and up to date with the resident's prescription orders. LPA reviewed five resident files and three staff files. Three staff and three resident interviews conducted. Resident records include all necessary components. All staff members are confirmed to be cleared and associated with this particular licensed location. Training records, health screenings and CPR training are on file and up to date. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, 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 left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 20, 2024
20232 state visits · 2 documents
Dec 15, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: POC

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Plan of Correction (POC) inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff Stephanie Magana and explained the purpose of the inspection. Administrator (AD) Sonia Garcia was contacted by phone and arrived at 2:48 p.m. LPA is following up on deficiencies cited during facility’s annual inspection on 11/06/23. Deficiency 87202(a) was cited due to lounge room being used as staff bedroom. During today’s visit, LPA confirmed lounge room is no longer being used a staff bedroom and is free of personal belongings. Deficiency under health and safety code 1569.695(c) was cited because disaster drills were not being conducted. AD provided LPA with a copy of disaster drill log, which indicated facility conducted a fire drill on 11/26/23. AD has met both POCs and deficiencies previously cited are being cleared. Based on today’s observations 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 left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 15, 2023
Nov 6, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff Roy Bueno. LPA discussed the purpose of the inspection and Administrator (AD) Sonia Garcia and Kelly Francia were contacted by phone and arrived at 9:46 a.m. During the inspection LPA and ADs conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following: This is a one-story home with six resident bedrooms, five bathrooms, and one staff bedroom, two living room areas, one dining area, one lounge room and attached three car garage. The lounge room is currently being used as a staff bedroom and contains a bunk bed; a deficiency was cited on this date. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all resident beds had linens and blankets. LPA observed all windows were screened. The back yard has a shaded sitting area. LPA observed two staff and five resident present. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested between 109.7-115.5 F degrees. LPA observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted. Food menu was also posted and visible. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged. Appliances were all inspected. Sharps were observed locked in a kitchen drawer. All and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins and disinfectants are inaccessible to residents. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked. LPA reviewed five resident files and four staff files. LPA interviewed staff and residents present. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, two 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 and appeal rights was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 6, 2023
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

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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.
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Who holds the licence

Guardian Angels Homes, Inc., licensed since 2006, operates 4 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.

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  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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