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Hillhurst Manor
Small home·Licensed for 6·Laguna Niguel, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,900 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,050
- 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 4, 2026CDSS inspection record
Hillhurst Manor is a small care home in Laguna Niguel — 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 1994. 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 Hillhurst Manor
Is Hillhurst Manor licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Hillhurst Manor licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Hillhurst Manor been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1994, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Hillhurst Manor still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Hillhurst Manor cost?
$4,900 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,000–$6,050. 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 11 small homes within 5 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 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in Laguna Niguel that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,688 to $7,500 a month, and the middle figure is $5,500 (n = 7 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 Hillhurst Manor 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 Schenkelberg, Peter Josua, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach is 2.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Hillhurst Manor 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.
Hillhurst Manor license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “HILLHURST MANOR”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306000012. 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 Schenkelberg, Peter Josua, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 1994, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 1994, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1994, 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 1994, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is May 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 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
$4,900a month to start
Likely $4,000–$6,050
From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,900a month
Likely $4,000–$6,200
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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,900likely $4,000–$6,050
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes within 5 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 $4,000–$6,200
- $4,900
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,700–$9,300
- $6,900
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 11 small homes within 5 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.
11 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$8,150.
- 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 11 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Sunrise GardenLaguna Niguel · 0.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Serenity Health 2Laguna Niguel · 1.2 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Niguel Hills Villa IILaguna Niguel · 1.2 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Vividus Senior LivingLaguna Niguel · 1.3 mi · Small home$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Adelanto Covenant CareLaguna Niguel · 1.3 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Seasons at Laguna - 2Laguna Niguel · 1.9 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brandon ManorLaguna Niguel · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Tlc Elderly Residence 1Laguna Hills · 3.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Kathryn Jane Residential Care FacilityMission Viejo · 4.3 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Coastal Senior LivingSan Juan Capistrano · 4.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Harbor View EstateSan Clemente · 4.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 24052 Hillhurst, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677Address 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 5 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 1994. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 4, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- May 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 1994.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
May 4, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. LPA met with Administrator Peter Schenkelberg and explained the reason for the visit. Peter Schenkelberg's Administrator's Certificate expires October 13, 2027. LPA and the Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the fireplace in the living room is screened. There is a large screen TV, books and magazines and 5 reclining chairs in the living room. LPA observed the See Something Say Something poster (PUB 475) posted next to the front door. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents with a hospice waiver for 6. The facility is a two story house with 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen and a 2 car garage. The second floor is off limits to residents and there is no way for residents to access the second floor. The garage is used for storage and kept locked. LPA observed all resident rooms are clean and organized. All resident bedrooms have the required furnishings. LPA observed all resident bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 113.0 to 113.3 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA toured the kitchen. The fire extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged. LPA observed the kitchen is clean and organized. The 4 burner stove lights unassisted and has safety devices so the stove cannot be operated by residents. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. There is a 3 day emergency food and water supply in the kitchen. LPA observed sharp objects and knives are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPA observed medication is kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. Cleaning supplies are kept locked under the kitchen sink. LPA inspected the first aid kit. The first aid kit has all the required elements. The last emergency drill was conducted on March 1, 2026. Smoke detectors and the carbon monoxide detector tested operational. LPA observed the garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA and the Administrator toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. There is a table with an umbrella and chairs to sit outside. LPA observed the exit gate is operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. The facility has a dedicated internet device (tablet) for resident use. LPA reviewed 6 resident files and medications. No discrepancies observed. Both staff members present during the visit are background cleared and associated to the facility. LPA reviewed 2 staff files, no discrepancies observed. Both staff members have the required training and CPR/First Aid training. No deficiencies observed during the visit. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of this visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 4, 2026
Apr 9, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. LPA met with Administrator Peter Schenkelberg and explained the reason for the visit. Peter Schenkelberg's Administrator's Certificate expires October 13, 2025. LPA and the Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the fireplace in the living room is screened. There is a large screen TV, books and magazines and 5 reclining chairs in the living room. LPA observed the See Something Say Something poster (PUB 475) posted next to the front door. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents with a hospice waiver for 6. The facility is a two story house with 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen and a 2 car garage. The second floor is off limits to residents and there is no way for residents to access the second floor. The garage is used for storage and kept locked. LPA observed all resident rooms are clean and organized. All resident bedrooms have the required furnishings. LPA observed all resident bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 118.6 to 120.0 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA toured the kitchen. The fire extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged. LPA observed the kitchen is clean and organized. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPA observed sharp objects and knives are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPA observed medication is kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. Cleaning supplies are kept locked under the kitchen sink. LPA inspected the first aid kit. The first aid kit has all the required elements. The last emergency drill was conducted on March 1, 2025. Smoke detectors and the carbon monoxide detector tested operational. LPA observed the garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA and the Administrator toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. There is a table with an umbrella and chairs to sit outside. LPA observed the exit gate is operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. The facility has a dedicated internet device (tablet) for resident use. Both staff members present during the visit are background cleared and associated to the facility. LPA reviewed 2 staff files, no discrepancies observed. Both staff members have the required training and CPR/First Aid training. LPA reviewed 6 resident files and medications. No discrepancies observed. No deficiencies observed during the visit. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of this visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 9, 2025
May 31, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Peter Schenkelberg and explained the reason for the visit. The Administrator's certificate expires on October 13, 2025. LPA and Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the fireplace in the living room is screened. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) posted in the living room by the front door. The facility is a two story house with 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen and a 2 car garage. The second floor is off limits to residents and there is no way for residents to access the second floor. The garage is used for storage and kept locked. LPA observed medications are kept locked in the kitchen closet. Knives are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. Cleaning supplies are kept locked under the kitchen sink. LPA observed a two day perishable and a seven day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPA observed the 4 burner stove lights unassisted. LPA observed the kitchen is clean and organized. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector tested operational. LPA observed the fire extinguisher is fully charged. LPA and Administrator toured the resident rooms. LPA observed all resident rooms had the required furnishings. The hot water in all resident bathrooms measured between 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit to 107.0 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed all resident bathrooms are clean and operational. LPA and the Administrator toured the outside of the facility. LPA observed the exit gate is operational. There is a shaded seating area outside for residents. No obstacles or hazards observed outside of the facility. LPA reviewed 6 resident files and medications. No discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 2 staff files. No discrepancies observed. All staff had the required training and CPR/First Aid certification. No deficiencies observed during the visit. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of this visit. An exit interview was conducted with the Administrator and a copy of the report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 31, 2024
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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Orange County Care Home I
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