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Laguna Senior Living

Small home·Licensed for 6·Laguna Niguel, California

Licensed since 2025Licence #306006637
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,650 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,650–$6,950
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitApril 28, 2026CDSS inspection record

Laguna Senior Living 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 2025. 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 Laguna Senior Living

Is Laguna Senior Living licensed?

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

How many residents is Laguna Senior Living licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Laguna Senior Living been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.

Is Laguna Senior Living still open?

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

What does Laguna Senior Living cost?

$5,650 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,650–$6,950. 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 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 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 Laguna Senior Living 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 Laguna Senior Living LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Rady Children's Hospital 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 Laguna Senior Living 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.

Laguna Senior Living license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “LAGUNA SENIOR LIVING LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306006637. 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 Laguna Senior Living LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 3 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 3 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is April 28, 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 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (6).

935 - ELDERLY

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

$5,650a month to start

Likely $4,650–$6,950

From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,650a month

Likely $4,650–$7,100

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 · 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$5,650likely $4,650–$6,950

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

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

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

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

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,650–$7,100
$5,650
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,400–$10,150
$7,650
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 9 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

9 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$7,950.

  • 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

Where it is

  • 25011 Monte Verde Dr, 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 2025, the state has filed 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated April 28, 2026.

On file since
2025
State visits
3
Most recent visit
April 28, 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 2025.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025220

The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Apr 28, 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. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents and a hospice waiver for 6. The facility is a one story house with 6 bedrooms, 1 staff room, 6 bathrooms, living room, laundry room, kitchen, dining room and an attached 2 car garage. The Administrator's certificate expires on July 30, 2026. LPA and staff toured the facility. LPA observed the See Something Say Something Poster (PUB 475) posted in the entry way of the facility. LPA observed the fireplace in the living room is blocked off by a piece of wood that has moved mounted in the opening, so the fireplace is not accessible and cannot be used. LPA observed the 4 burner cook-top lights unassisted. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. Knives are kept locked in a kitchen drawer. Medication is kept locked in a cabinet in the kitchen. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Staff reported that last fire (disaster) drill took place in January but there is no documentation for any disaster drill. LPA and staff inspected the resident rooms. LPA observed all resident rooms had the required bed linens and furniture. LPA observed Resident 1 (R1) had bed rails. Staff reported that R1 is no longer on hospice. LPA observed all bathrooms are clean and operational hot water measured 107.9 degrees Fahrenheit in the 2 shared bathrooms. LPA observed the garage is kept locked and used for storage of extra food and supplies. LPA and staff toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. There are two shaded areas with chairs to sit outside. The exit gate is operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. LPA reviewed 4 resident files and medications. LPA observed R1 did not have a doctor's order for bed rails in their file. LPA observed R1 did not have a pre-appraisal or a current appraisal/care plan. No other discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 2 staff files, LPA observed Staff 1 (S1) had a negative TB test but did not have a completed health screening. Both staff members had the required training and CPR/First-Aid training. Both staff members are background cleared and associated to the facility. LPA observed facility does not have a internet device for dedicated resident use. Deficiencies are being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided to the facility representative along with appeal rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 28, 2026

The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 6. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20252 state visits · 2 documents
May 13, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with applicant Mary Dee Motter. An initial application to operate an Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) for 6 non-ambulatory residents was submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) on September 6, 2024. Structure. The facility is a one story house with 6 bedrooms, 1 staff room, 6 bathrooms, living room, laundry room, kitchen, dining room and an attached 2 car garage. LPA observed games and puzzles stored in cabinets in the activity rooms. LPA observed the fire extinguisher in the laundry room is fully charged. LPA observed the fireplace in the living room has been closed and is no longer operational. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something sign posted next to the front door. Facility phone number is 949-503-1939. Furniture, LPA observed all the resident rooms have the required furnishings. Bathrooms. Facility has 6 bathrooms and all bathrooms are clean and operational. Water Temperature. LPA measured the hot water at 111.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Emergency Phone Numbers & Exit Plan. Posted at the main entry of the facility. Appliances. LPA observed the cook-top stove, oven and refrigerator are all clean and operational. Food Service. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the ktichen. Toxins and cleaning supplies are kept locked in the garage. Clients & Staff Files are stored in a cabinet in the dining room. Medications are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. First-Aid Kit & Book are kept in the linen closet. LPA observed the first aid kit has all the required elements. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials. There are board games and reading material in the living room. Fire clearance, the fire clearance was approved by Orange County Fire Authority on October 30, 2024 for 50 ambulatory clients. Backyard. LPA observed no bodies of water. There is a table with an umbrella and chairs for residents to sit outside The exit gate is latched and operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. Smoke Detectors/Carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Component III: Conducted with the applicant. Information provided on how to operate the facility in compliance with Title 22. No deficiencies observed. The facility is ready to be licensed. LPA informed the applicant that final approval for licensure will be approved by CAB in Sacramento. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 13, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 4 Interview Method: Telephone interview On 4/17/2025, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant / administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant / 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, Apr 17, 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

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.

  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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