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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$6,150 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $5,050–$7,600
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit4 of 6 beds occupiedJune 13, 2022 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJanuary 26, 2026CDSS inspection record
Irvine Care Home is a small care home in Irvine — 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 2012. 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 Irvine Care Home
Is Irvine Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Irvine Care Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Irvine Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2012, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Irvine Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Irvine Care Home cost?
$6,150 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $5,050–$7,600. 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 9 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 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 Irvine Care Home 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 Twin Breeze Corporation, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
UCI Health - Irvine is 2.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Irvine Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Irvine Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “IRVINE CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306004376. 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 Twin Breeze Corporation, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2012, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2012, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2012, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2012, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is January 26, 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 3 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 3.
985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — 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
$6,150a month to start
Likely $5,050–$7,600
From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$6,150a month
Likely $5,050–$7,750
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$6,150likely $5,050–$7,600
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 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 $5,050–$7,750
- $6,150
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,850–$10,700
- $8,150
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 9 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.
9 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $5,500–$10,000.
- 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 9 nearby homes behind this estimate
- LuxxyliveIrvine · 0.6 mi · Small home$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- The Signature ResidenceCorona Del Mar · 3.3 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Jewel Homecare 2Newport Beach · 3.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Beach Homes IVNewport Beach · 4.3 mi · Small home$9,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Primacare Home at RoxburyIrvine · 4.4 mi · Small home$5,595Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Springwell HavenNewport Beach · 4.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Whispering Oaks - WaverlyIrvine · 4.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Sweetwater Senior Care IIIrvine · 4.6 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Tranquility Senior LivingCosta Mesa · 4.7 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 41 Bethany, Irvine, CA 92603Address 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 2022, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2012. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 26, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- January 26, 2026
- Occupied · June 13, 2022 visit
- 4 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated June 13, 2022. 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 2012.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Jan 26, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On today's date, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) William Vanegas made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by caregiver staff, LPA explained the purpose for the visit. Administrator (AD) Cristina Evangelista was notified via telephone and could not arrive to assist due to being at a doctor's appointment. LPA observed that Cristina Evangelista has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on April 27, 2026. LPA Vanegas began a tour of the facility and observed the following. The facility is a single-story house and consists of the following. Seven bedrooms four of which are private resident bedrooms, two of which are staff bedrooms, three shared resident bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a courtyard, and an attached two car garage. LPA Vanegas observed two residents in care, lounging in the living room area. LPA Vanegas observed three caregiver staff present. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on a wall in the dining room measured 20 X 26 inches. LPA Vanegas inspected the four resident bedrooms, and they were observed to be free of any hazards. LPA Vanegas observed the resident bedrooms had the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, a reading lamp, and enough storage space for personal belongings. All resident beds had clean linens in good repair meaning no strains or tares. LPA observed additional linens are stored in a hallway closet. LPA inspected the three shared resident bathrooms, and observed resident bathrooms to be clean and free of any mildew and debris. Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and slip resistant floor mats. Faucets and toilets were operational, and hot water temperature measured between 107.9 and 114.8 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the two staff bedrooms are kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C LPA Vanegas observed kitchen area to be clean, and free of any mildew or debris. LPA Vanegas observed a dishwasher, microwave, gas stove, and refrigerator. Refrigerator was observed to be at the appropriate temperature, and all appliances tested operational. LPA Vanegas observe a two day supply of perishable food and a seven day supply of non-perishable food, as well as a sufficient amount of emergency water and emergency food in the case of a natural disaster. LPA Vanegas observed the outside of the facility to be free of debris and hazards a long exit routes. LPA Vanegas observed side doors to be self latching and unlocked. LPA Vanegas observed an outdoor shaded sitting area, and for the backyard to be large enough to participate in outdoor activities upon resident request. LPA Vanegas observed all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to be operational. LPA Vanegas observed all fire extinguishers to be fully charged and up to date. LPA Vanegas reviewed P&I with DSP Milani Villasis. All balances were accurate and documented accordingly. LPA Vanegas reviewed three staff files, and four resident files. All files (Resident and Staff) had all required documents and all annual staff training was complete. LPA Vanegas reviewed medication administration log and medications for all four clients. No discrepancies were observed. Based on observations made during today's inspection no deficiencies will be issued per title 22 division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with DSP Milani Villasis and a copy of this report was provided to the facility, furthermore a copy of this report will be mailed to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 26, 2026
The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Jan 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by caregiver staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator (AD) Cristina Evangelista was notified via telephone and could not arrive to assist due to being at a doctor's appointment. LPA observed that Cristina Evangelista has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on May 24, 2026. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents with a hospice waiver for two. The facility is a single-story home with four private resident bedrooms, two staff bedrooms, three shared resident bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a courtyard, and an attached two car garage. LPA accompanied by caregiver staff conducted a tour of the physical plant. On today's visit, LPA observed four residents in care, one of which is received hospice care, and three caregiver staff present. LPA observed residents eating their breakfast in the dining room as well as eating in their respective bedrooms. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on a wall in the dining room measured 11 by 17 inches measured. LPA inspected the four resident bedrooms, and they were observed to be free of any hazards. LPA observed the resident bedrooms had the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. All resident beds had clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens are stored in a hallway closet. LPA inspected the three shared resident bathrooms. Resident bathrooms are clean. Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 109.5 and 118.4 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the two staff bedrooms are kept locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed the kitchen has a two-day perishable and seven-day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. The four burner gas stove lights unassisted. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C LPA observed kitchen knives are stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA observed cleaning supplies are stored in a locked kitchen cabinet under the sink.Fire extinguishers are located in the dining room and garage. Fire extinguishers were observed to be charged and purchased on January 10, 2025. LPA tested the wired smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on January 4, 2025. The centrally stored medication is kept in a locked storage cabinet in the kitchen. LPA observed the First Aid kit has all the required components. The door leading to the attached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to resident. The garage is used for storage and laundry. LPA observed chemicals and toxins stored in the garage. LPA observed the facility has an emergency food and water supply stored in the garage. LPA and caregiver staff conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility. LPA observed the exterior portion to be clear of obstructions and hazards. LPA observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. The perimeter gate on the southside of the facility is self-latching and can be opened in an evacuation. There is a fountain located in the courtyard. The fountain is not in operation and is adequately fenced for resident safety. LPA reviewed the four resident files. All the required documentation were present and current in the resident files reviewed. LPA reviewed four residents’ medication and medication records. LPA reviewed the Personal and Incidental expense monies (P&I) records for four out of four residents. LPA reviewed six staff files. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on today's observations, there are no deficiencies being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. AD advised LPA via telephone that a caregiver staff had permission to sign the report. An exit interview was conducted with caregiver staff and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 17, 2025
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.
Oct 11, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez is conducting this unannounced visit for the purpose of completing an annual required inspection. LPA arrived at the facility and was greeted and granted entry by Jose Villasis, caregiver and LPA explained the nature of the visit. Four residents reside at this facility. LPA accompanied with caregiver began the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed required department postings throughout the facility. Facility stays within the capacity limitations. There is a minimum of one week of non-perishables foods and two days of perishables foods available. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked storage cabinet located in kitchen. LPA reviewed medication and observed medication was labeled and stored inaccessible to residents in care. LPA inspected the bathroom and LPA measured the hot water temperature which measured 110.6 Fahrenheit degrees. All bathrooms observed to have a supply of soap, toilet paper and towels. Bathrooms are equipped with required safety measures such as non-skid mats and grab bars. Lighting is sufficient to ensure safety and comfort. The facility is equipped with sufficient hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies. LPA observed that toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants are stored locked underneath kitchen sink. The facility has an available clean supply of linens. LPA inspected residents’ bedrooms which has sufficient lighting to ensure the safety and comfort. All bedrooms observed to have all required components. Storage space is provided for residents in their bedroom. Smoke detectors were tested and found to be operational. LPA toured the outside of the facility and observed outdoor passageways are free of obstructions. LPA observed there are shaded seating areas for residents’ enjoyment. LPA observed a fire extinguisher with service date of July 18, 2023, in dining room. LPA spoke with alert residents during regarding the quality of their care LPA began review of records. LPA reviewed four resident records. All the required documentation was present and current in the Continued on LIC809-C residents’ files reviewed. LPA reviewed two employee records. All employees present have a criminal record clearance and are associated to the facility. LPA observed records reviewed have a current First Aid certificate. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were noted today in the areas inspected per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with the facility representative and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 11, 2023
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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Orange County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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$6,600 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Luxxylive
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$10,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
The Hills of Sierra Majorca
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$5,650 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Regents Point
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$4,550 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Brookdale Irvine
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Irvine Cottage #7
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$5,700 a month to start · Covelight estimate