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Katella Senior Living Community

Large community·Licensed for 140·Los Alamitos, California

Licensed since 2025Licence #306006591
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,000 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,900–$6,400
  • Home sizeLicensed for 140Large care community · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit54 of 140 beds occupiedMarch 9, 2026 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitMay 4, 2026CDSS inspection record

Katella Senior Living Community is a large care community in Los Alamitos — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 140 residents since 2025. Dementia 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 Katella Senior Living Community

Is Katella Senior Living Community licensed?

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

How many residents is Katella Senior Living Community licensed for?

140 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Katella Senior Living Community been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Katella Senior Living Community still open?

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

What does Katella Senior Living Community cost?

$5,000 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,900–$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 24 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 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 64 other homes of a similar licensed size across Orange County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,333 to $5,895 a month, and the middle figure is $4,498 (n = 64 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 Katella Senior Living Community 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 Rigby Creek Senior Living Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

UCI Health-Los Alamitos is 0.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Katella Senior Living Community keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 10 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Katella Senior Living Community license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “KATELLA SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306006591. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 140 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Rigby Creek Senior Living Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is May 4, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 140 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 10 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 17 residents

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 140 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 17 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN TO RESIDE IN BDRM # 111, 113, 115, 118, 120, 210, 212, 213, 328 AND 333. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (10).

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 10 — 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

$5,000a month to start

Likely $3,900–$6,400

From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,000a month

Likely $3,900–$6,550

With a studio and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

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

  • Starting monthly rate$5,000likely $3,900–$6,400

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,900–$6,550
$5,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,700–$9,550
$7,000
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 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.

24 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $1,700–$5,500.

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

  • 3952 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720Address 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 2025, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 4, 2026.

On file since
2025
State visits
4
Most recent visit
May 4, 2026
Occupied · March 9, 2026 visit
54 of 140 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated March 9, 2026. 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 1
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 2
  • Total complaints1typical 6

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ 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 2025.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20262202025220

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents
May 4, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On May 4, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jenifer Tirre conducted an unannounced required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA was greeted by staff and granted entry after stating the purpose of the visit. Operations Manager/ Administrator Jaleesa Chavez arrived shortly after to help assist with the facility inspection. Maintenance Supervisor Gerardo Tapia also assisted with inspection. The facility is licensed for one hundred and forty (140) non-ambulatory residents of which Seventeen (17) may be bedridden with approved hospice waiver for Ten (10) residents. Currently, there are Eight (8) Hospice residents present during today’s visit. This is a two story building housing 70 apartments (57 apartments in the assisted living and 13 apartments in the memory care unit). Facility offers a library, dining room, activities area as well as three outside courtyards. The facility has bathrooms located in each apartment. Facility has a Memory Care unit with secured alarmed delayed egress doors. At around 8:29AM, LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant accompanied by Operations Manager/ Administrator Jaleesa Chavez, and the following was observed: Resident rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in operational condition, lighting was provided, and storage for the client's personal belongings was observed. Apartments were furnished by occupied residents. Bathroom faucets were tested and had operational water temperature measured between 109.7 to 114.8 degrees F inside resident Apartments. Water Temperature was tested inside ten resident apartments on both first and second floors. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility between 72 - 75 degrees F. CONTINUED ON 809C The kitchen was inspected, and sufficient two-day perishables and seven-day non-perishable foods was maintained adequately. Facility had a supply of emergency food and water located in dining room cabinet. Facility had several fire extinguishers which were mounted and fully charged. LPA observed eight fire extinguishers during visit. Medications and Medication records were reviewed, and LPA observed the records in compliance. LPA observed facility has two Evacuation chairs located at the top of stairwells located on second floor. During the visit, LPA observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents located at front reception desk. LPA observed the facility has a supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All mandated inspection control posters were located near entrance of building. Menu’s and Activity schedules were observed posted in common areas. LPA observed First Aid Kit was maintained and secured in med room. Facility has working landline phone at reception area. LPA reviewed documents that facility had last fire drill on February 11, 2026, and was conducted by Fire Safety Service. LPA reviewed records that facility had operational smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in bedrooms and common areas. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors were tested operational and passed Inspection conducted by Thunder Fire Company on January 5, 2026. The facility has current liability insurance on file effective 7/1/2025- 7/1/2026. A review of seven (7) residents (R1-R7) service files and six staff (S1-S6) personnel files revealed to be complete. The facility has the current administrator's certification on file for Jaleesa Chavez - Expiration 12/19/2026. No deficiencies during this inspection visit. An exit interview was conducted with Operations Manager/ Administrator Jaleesa Chavez, and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 4, 2026
Mar 9, 2026Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff do not keep the facility free from infestation Staff do not follow proper food handling techniques

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jenifer Tirre conducted an unannounced inspection visit to initiate complaint investigation into the above allegations. LPA explained the reason for the visit with Administrator Jaleesa Chavez. During investigation LPA toured facility, made observations, conducted interviews and requested documents. On February 27, 2026, Department received allegations that Staff do not keep the facility free from infestation and Staff do not follow proper food handling techniques. Regarding allegation Staff do not keep the facility free from infestation, the department did not observe any pests or rodents during investigation LPA toured physical plant indoors and outdoors including dumpster. Department did observe facility had pest bait traps surrounding perimeter outside areas. Department observed kitchen area had three pest crates inside kitchen. Interviews with staff revealed that twelve of twelve staff interviewed confirmed facility has Pest control company that visits facility monthly. continued on 9099C Unsubstantiated Five of twelve staff stated they have visually experienced rats outside near dumpster area during the night. Twelve of twelve staff interviewed stated they have never seen rodents inside facility. Documents reviewed revealed Facility has had a contract with Orkin since April 1, 2025 and is current until void. Orkin contract notates monthly visits are being conducted. Recent documentation from 2/19/2026 shows that three rats were caught in trap next to dumpster area. Regarding allegation Staff do not follow proper food handling techniques, investigation revealed the following: Twelve of twelve staff state that kitchen staff clean kitchen area in between meals and after meals. Interviews revealed that kitchen staff have training on cross contamination, labeling, cleanliness and food handling. Interviews revealed that only kitchen staff maintain kitchen area. Interviews revealed that staff from different departments have witnessed kitchen staff properly cleaning kitchen area. Documents revealed that kitchen staff have a daily cleaning log which revealed that prep stations and steam tables are being cleaned five to six days weekly. Based on information gathered from complaint, the allegations Staff do not keep the facility free from infestation and Staff do not follow proper food handling techniques are deemed unsubstantiated meaning that although the allegation may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred as reported. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 9, 2026 · control 22-AS-20260227085942
20252 state visits · 2 documents
Jan 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Jenifer Tirre and Eboni Bentley made an announced pre-licensing visit. LPA's identified themselves and discussed the purpose of the visit with Ensign Services Assisted Living Resource Eric Terrill, Ensign Licensing Manager Kristin Osuna-Larson, Ensign Services Director of Licensing and Regulatory Services Soon Burnam, Executive Director Jon Peralez, Wellness Director Michelle Drinkard, and Life & Safety Resources Eduardo Rivas. Visit is a change in ownership with residents in care. An initial application to operate a Residential Facility Care for the Elderly was submitted to CCL on May 9, 2024. There are 51 residents in care during today's visit. LPA's Tirre and Bentley along with Ensign Services Assisted Living Resource Eric Terrill, Ensign Licensing Manager Christina Osuna-Larson, Ensign Services Director of Licensing and Regulatory Services Soon Burnam, Executive Director Jon Peralez, Wellness Director Michelle Drinkard, Life & Safety Resources Eduardo Rivas toured the facility at 8:15 AM and observed the following: Structure: Facility is a two story building housing 70 apartments (57 apartments in the assisted living and 13 apartments in the memory care unit). Facility offers a library, dining room, activities area as well as two outside courtyards. Living Room/ Dining Room: Adequate seating is available in the main dining room. Bedrooms Residents: All rooms observed are equipped with appropriate lighting, chair, night stand and ample closet space. Bathrooms: All resident bathrooms have a working toilet/ wash basin as well as grab bars and non-skid surface in the shower. Emergency Phone Numbers and Exit Plan: Posted in entrance of facility. Food Service: Facility has ample perishable and non perishable food supplies. LPA's observed a posted menu with multiple choices for residents. Smoke Detectors: Carbon monoxide detectors were are operational. Smoke detectors are tested in-house and documentation was provided by Thunder Fire. Fire extinguishers observed were mounted and fully charged. During todays visit 12 extinguisher's were observed. Toxins: Secured and inaccessible to residents in care. Water Temperature: Tested and recorded between 112.6 and 118.7 degrees F in tested bathrooms. During todays visit 10 restrooms were observed. Emergency Supplies: LPA observed ample emergency food and water stored onsite in facility storage. CONT ON LIC 809C LPA's observed the emergency disaster plan and facility has submitted Infection Control Plan as well.Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: LPA's observed first aid kit has contained required elements. Medications are stored in locked medication carts. Facility uses electronic medication administration record. Resident & Staff File: LPA's reviewed eight staff personnel files and eight resident files during the visit. All files were complete. Reading Material, Games, and Equipment: LPA's observed facility library room with reading material, activities area located in dining room had ample supplies of games, exercise equipment and craft supplies. Activities were posted in multiple locations. Outside areas: LPA observed three outside courtyard areas (two in Assisted living and one in Memory Care) with shaded areas, water fountains and garden. Fire Clearance: Approved for 140 non-ambulatory residents on November 12, 2024. LPA's observed two emergency chairs adjacent to facility staircases. Administrator's Certificate on file for Jon Peralez effective 8/21/2023 - 8/20/2025, Facility has Liability Insurance on file effective 1/1/2025 - 1/1/2026. Component III was conducted during visit. Facility is ready to be licensed. Exit interview conducted with Ensign Services Representatives Eric Terrill, Soon Burnam, Eduardo Rives and Katella Senior Living Executive Director Jon Peralez, and Wellness Director Michelle Drinkard. A copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 15, 2025
Jan 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity:140 Census (if any clients in care): 53 Interview Method: Virtual interview (Go To Meeting) On 1/7/2025, applicants/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicants and administrator was verified based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicants and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 7, 2025
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

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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.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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