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Harbor View Estate
Small home·Licensed for 6·San Clemente, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Starting rate$4,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitMay 30, 2026CDSS inspection record
Harbor View Estate is a small care home in San Clemente — 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 2004. 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 Harbor View Estate
Is Harbor View Estate licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Harbor View Estate licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Harbor View Estate been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2004, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Harbor View Estate still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Harbor View Estate cost?
$4,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 187 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 = 187 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 Harbor View Estate 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 Us-1-Manwell, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Can Harbor View Estate 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.
Harbor View Estate license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “HARBOR VIEW ESTATE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306002241. 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 Us-1-Manwell, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2004, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2004, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2004, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2004, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is May 30, 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 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?”
Care & day-to-day support
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Diabetes care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
What it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$4,500a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$4,500a month
Likely $4,500–$5,100
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 · where the price comes from
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,500this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,500–$5,100
- $4,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,500–$8,600
- $6,500
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
- What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
- What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
- What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
- Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
24 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$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 24 nearby homes behind this estimate
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- Aegean Hills Senior LivingMission Viejo · 9.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Vividus Senior LivingMission Viejo · 9.6 mi · Small home$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Faithful HomeMission Viejo · 9.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Adelanto Covenant Care 2Laguna Hills · 9.7 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Joseph's HomeMission Viejo · 9.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Port ViejoMission Viejo · 9.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 3911 Calle Mayo, San Clemente, CA 92673Address 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 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2004. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 26, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- May 30, 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 2004.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents
May 26, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman conducted an unannounced visit to Harbor View Estate. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. LPA was allowed entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents and there are 4 residents present during today's visit. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 6 residents and the home currently has 1 resident on hospice. Administrator Vilma Manuel has an administrator certificate valid until 03/07/2028. Upon entry, facility appears clean and sanitary. LPA Lyman along with Administrator Manuel toured the facility at 8:25 AM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, first aid kit and reviewed records. The home consists of four resident bedrooms, 1 common restroom, 1 staff restroom, living room, dining room, 2 staff rooms, laundry room and kitchen. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident rooms are single and double occupancy. There are two residents with half bed rails. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between at 105.4 and 107 degrees F in facility restrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards. First aid kit had all the elements including thermometer, tweezers and scissors as well as a first aid manual. LPA observed toxins are secured during today's visit. Auditory exit alarms are operational during today's visit. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. LPA observed protective mechanisms on the cook top knobs. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguisher is fully charged. LPA toured the outside grounds and there is ample shaded seating for residents. Exit gates are unlocked and operational. CONT ON LIC809-C DATED 05/26/2026 LPA observed ample emergency food and water supply. LPA reviewed the emergency disaster plan and infection control and plans are thorough and complete. Facility provides activities in the form of exercise and music therapy. LPA reviewed four resident files and three staff files. Resident files contained required documents including admission agreements, physician reports, physician orders for bed rails as indicated and resident appraisals. Staff files reviewed contained required documentation of medical clearance/ TB, CPR training and criminal record clearance as well as required training. LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked closet. Medications appear to be administered per physician order and facility audits medications weekly. During the visit, LPA consulted with Administrator regarding the procedures for submitting an exception and provided the following email for submittal: CCLASCPORANGECOUNTYRO@DSS.CA.GOV Based on the observations made during today's visit, NO deficiencies are being issued. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 26, 2026
Jul 16, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: POC
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of a Plan of Correction (POC) visit, based upon the deficiencies cited in LIC form 809D on 06/03/2025. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. *Deficiency cited under Title 22 Regulation 87303(a) pertaining to Maintenance and Operation has been cleared. Licensee corrected noted items. Licensee has complied with the terms of the POC. LPA observed noted items on advisories have been addressed. Licensee has been advised to maintain all items especially those that were previously deficient in the facility in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 16, 2025
Jun 3, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman conducted an unannounced visit to Harbor View Estate. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. LPA was allowed entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents and there are 5 residents present during today's visit. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 6 residents and the home currently has 2 residents on hospice. Administrator Vilma Manuel has an administrator certificate valid until 03/07/2026. Upon entry, facility appears clean and sanitary. LPA Lyman along with Administrator Manuel toured the facility at 8:00 AM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, first aid kit and reviewed records. The home consists of four resident bedrooms, 1 common restroom, 1 staff restroom, living room, dining room, staff room, office, laundry room and kitchen. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident rooms are single and double occupancy. At 8:10 AM, LPA observed facility has put up a divider in staff room. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured at 108.6 degrees F in facility restroom. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards. First aid kit had all the elements including thermometer, tweezers and scissors. LPA observed toxins are secured during today's visit. Auditory exit alarms are operational during today's visit. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguisher is fully charged. LPA toured the outside grounds and there is ample shaded seating for residents. Exit gates are unlocked and operational. At 8:25 AM, LPA observed recycling debris and wood pieces in side yard. CONT ON LIC809-C DATED 06/03/2025 LPA observed ample emergency food and water supply. LPA reviewed the emergency disaster plan and infection control and plans are thorough and complete. Facility provides activities in the form of exercise, and music therapy. LPA reviewed five resident files and three staff files. Resident files contained required documents including admission agreements, physician reports, physician orders for bed rails as indicated and resident appraisals. Staff files reviewed contained required documentation of medical clearance/ TB, CPR training and criminal record clearance as well as required training. LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked closet. Medications are being administered per physician order and facility audits medications weekly. Based on the observations made during today's visit, the following violation is being cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report as well as appeal rights were discussed and provided with facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 3, 2025
Jun 18, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit to the facility today to conduct an Annual Required Evaluation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Vilma Manuel, Administrator. The facility is a single story building with an approved fire clearance of six non-ambulatory residents of which six are approved for hospice. The facility currently has a census of five residents in care with two on hospice. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors, testing hot water temperature in two of two resident bathrooms, and testing auditory devices on all exits. The hot water temperature measured between 111.0 and 111.3 degrees Fahrenheit and all smoke detectors were operational. The fire extinguisher is charged and was serviced on April 24, 2024. The facility’s last fire drill was conducted on April 30, 2024. LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. LPA observed medication storage and reviewed the centrally stored medications. Per review medication appear to be being given as prescribed. LPA reviewed three of three staff training and fingerprint records. LPA conducted a complete review of resident records. LPA interviewed alert residents regarding their quality of care and spoke to staff present regarding care provided. LPA confirmed that administrator has a pending renewal administrator certificate which will expire on March 9, 2026. Administrator has proof of certified mail and check was cashed. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, the facility appears to be in compliance with Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies cited on this date. An exit interview was conducted with Vilma Manuel, Administrator and a copy of the report and files reviewed (LIC 858 & LIC 859) were given at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 18, 2024
What the state’s words mean
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Life here
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Pets, routines & independence
Pet types allowedCats
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved
Transportation costs extraReported no
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
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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