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Guardian Senior Home on Compass
Small home·Licensed for 6·Huntington Beach, California
- 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 · August 9, 2026
- Last state visitMarch 4, 2026CDSS inspection record
Guardian Senior Home on Compass is a small care home in Huntington Beach — 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 2021. 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 Guardian Senior Home on Compass
Is Guardian Senior Home on Compass licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Guardian Senior Home on Compass licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Guardian Senior Home on Compass been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Guardian Senior Home on Compass still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Guardian Senior Home on Compass 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 8 small 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 13 other homes of a similar licensed size in Huntington Beach that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,800 (n = 13 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 Guardian Senior Home on Compass take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 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 Dl Care Facility LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is 2.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Guardian Senior Home on Compass 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 Senior Home on Compass license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “GUARDIAN SENIOR HOME ON COMPASS”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306006000. 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 Dl Care Facility LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2021, 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 2021, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is March 4, 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 NONAMBULATORY ONLY. 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 8 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
Starting monthly rate$5,200likely $4,250–$6,400
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,250–$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, August 9, 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.
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 8 small 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.
8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,100–$6,000.
- 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.
Show the 8 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Castlegate ManorHuntington Beach · 0.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Meadowlark Gardens VIIHuntington Beach · 1.2 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Jc Home for Seniors - LoveHuntington Beach · 1.6 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Matsonia Lane HomesHuntington Beach · 1.8 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Sterling Senior Community 12Huntington Beach · 2.2 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Heart Care HomeFountain Valley · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Crystal Cove Care #1Fountain Valley · 2.8 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Care Senior HomeFountain Valley · 2.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 21302 Compass Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92646Address 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 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2021. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated December 17, 2025.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- March 4, 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 2021.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 2 of 4 documents
Dec 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On December 17, 2025, at 1:45 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Kim conducted an unannounced required 1-Year annual visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA Kim was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver (CG) Ali Johnson. LPA Kim spoke with Administrator (ADMIN) Khanh Do over the phone and explained the purpose of the visit. ADMIN Do stated that they could not make today’s visit and CG Johnson could sign on behalf of the facility. The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) nonambulatory residents and have a hospice waiver for six (6) residents. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: five (5) resident bedrooms, an office, three (3) bathrooms, living area, dining area, kitchen, outdoor covered patio, and an attached two car garage. LPA Kim toured inside and outside of the physical plant with CG Johnson. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, storage for each resident's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. The Resident’s rooms were inspected: Resident Room 1, Resident Room 2, Resident Room 3, Resident Room 4, and Resident Room 5. Bathrooms were clean and operational. The water temperature measured at 126.8 degrees F to 129.0 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 74 degrees F was maintained in the facility. LPA Kim observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. Evaluation Report Continues on LIC 809-C The kitchen was inspected and there is a two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food available and maintained properly. Emergency food, emergency water, and emergency supplies were stored in the garage. The facility has two (2) fire extinguisher that are charged and mounted in the kitchen and in the resident hallway across from resident room 1 and was last inspected on December 3, 2025. During the visit, LPA Kim observed the facility's infection control practices, plan of operation, and screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents. LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All mandated inspection control posters were posted. The PUB475 poster at the facility was measured at 10.75” X 16.0” instead of the required 20” X 26”. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were operable. First Aid kit had all the necessary elements. A working telephone (714274-9989) remains available. Certificate of Liability Insurance was effective from October 25, 2025, to October 25, 2026. At the time of the visit, the latest Emergency Drill log that was available at the facility stated that emergency drill was last conducted on May 20, 2025. LPA Kim conducted an audit of resident files (R1-R6), staff files (S1-S5), and medication and medication administration record. LPA observed the following on R1-R5’s reappraisal: R1’s latest reappraisal was conducted on July 24, 2024, R2’s latest reappraisal conducted was conducted on September 19, 2023, R3’s latest reappraisal conducted was on November 2, 2023, R4’s latest reappraisal was conducted on August 28, 2024, and R5’s latest reappraisal was conducted on November 21, 2024. LPA observed that following for staff Training hours for 2025: S1 completed 18 hours, S2 completed 18 hours, S3 completed 16 hours, and S4 completed 16 hours. LPA Kim conducted interviews with two (2) residents and one (1) staff. Deficiencies were cited during this visit as per Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the California Code of Regulations. LPA observed water temperature from bathroom #1 measured at 129.0 degrees F, bathroom #2 measured at 126.8 degrees F, and bathroom #3 measured at 127.9 degrees F. LPA observed the following reappraisals not conducted within 12 months: R1’s reappraisal was dated on 7/24/2024, R2’s reappraisal was dated on 9/19/2023, R3’s reappraisal was dated on 11/2/2023, R4’s reappraisal was dated on 8/28/2024, and R5’s reappraisal was dated on 11/21/2024. LPA observed the last emergency drill was conducted on May 20, 2025. Evaluation Report Continues on LIC 809-C Technical violations were issued during the visit. LPA Kim observed Staff did not completed 20 hours of training: S1 completed 18 hours of training, S2 completed 18 hours of training, S3 completed 16 hours of training, and S4 completed 16 hours of training. LPA Kim observed PUB475 poster measured at 10.75” X 16.0” instead of the mandatory 20” X 26”. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, LIC811, LIC9102, and appeal rights were provided to Caregiver Ali Johnson.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 17, 2025
The state marks this report as 8 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 6. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Oct 25, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/25/2024, Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's) Jenifer Tirre and Eboni Bentley conducted an unannounced required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA's were greeted by staff and granted entry after stating the purpose of the visit. Administrator (Admin) Kai Mateo was not present to assist with the facility inspection on today's date. The facility is licensed for six (6) non-ambulatory residents with approved hospice waiver for three (6) residents. Currently, there are one (1) Hospice resident present during today’s visit. This is a single story with a two-car garage facility. The facility has six bedrooms (4 private resident rooms, 1 shared resident room and 1 staff room) , and three full bathrooms. At around 8:20, LPA's conducted a tour of the physical plant accompanied by caregiver, and the following was observed: There were no bodies of water on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in operational condition, lighting was provided, and storage for the client's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were available during the visit. Bathrooms were operational with water temperature measured between 105.8 to 108.6 degrees F. was maintained in the facility. LPA's observed the facility to be furnished at the time of the visit. Storage areas for toxins and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected, and sufficient perishable and non-perishable food was maintained adequately. Facility has emergency food and water supply. Facility has two fire extinguishers and fire extinguishers was mounted and fully charged. A review of the Medication Records Administration (MAR) was conducted, and LPA observed the records are in compliance. CONTINUED ON 809C During the visit, LPA's observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents, and sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed the facility has a supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All mandated inspection control posters were posted. LPA observed First Aid Kit was maintained. The last fire drill was conducted on June 1, 2024. The facility had operational smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in bedrooms and common areas. The facility is current on Community Care Licensing annual dues. A review of five residents (R1-R5) service files and three staff (S1-S3) personnel files revealed to be complete. The facility has the current administrator's certification on file for Knanh Do Expiration 04/26//2025. No deficiencies during this inspection visit. An exit interview was conducted with Staff, and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 25, 2024
The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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?
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