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Legacy Senior Living
Small home·Licensed for 6·Huntington Beach, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,500 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,750
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedApril 27, 2023 · not a current opening
- Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · September 23, 2026
- Last state visitMarch 18, 2026CDSS inspection record
Legacy Senior Living is a small care home in Huntington Beach — 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 2023.
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 Legacy Senior Living
Is Legacy Senior Living licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Legacy Senior Living licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Legacy Senior Living been cited?
0 Type A and 1 Type B citation since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Legacy Senior Living still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Legacy Senior Living cost?
$5,500 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,500–$6,750. 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 14 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 13 other homes of a similar licensed size in Huntington Beach that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,800 (n = 13 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.
Does Legacy Senior Living take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, September 23, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Legacy Senior Living LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center is 2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Legacy Senior Living keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Legacy Senior Living license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “LEGACY SENIOR LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306006276. 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 Legacy Senior Living LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 1 substantiated allegation on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is March 18, 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 careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved by the state
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident
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 & OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NONAMBULATORY OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #5. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR SIX (6).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — 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
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
3 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?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,500a month to start
Likely $4,500–$6,750
From 14 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,500a month
Likely $4,500–$6,900
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
Starting monthly rate$5,500likely $4,500–$6,750
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 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 $4,500–$6,900
- $5,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,250–$9,950
- $7,500
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, September 23, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for 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 14 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.
14 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,950–$6,050.
- 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 14 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Meadowlark Gardens VIIHuntington Beach · 0.3 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Jc Home for Seniors - LoveHuntington Beach · 0.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Castlegate ManorHuntington Beach · 0.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Matsonia Lane HomesHuntington Beach · 0.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Heart Care HomeFountain Valley · 1.0 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sterling Senior Community 12Huntington Beach · 1.0 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Care Senior HomeFountain Valley · 1.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Crystal Cove Care #1Fountain Valley · 1.5 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Crystal Care HomeFountain Valley · 1.6 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Socal Assisted LivingHuntington Beach · 2.1 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- The Hills of Santa TeresaFountain Valley · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Taylor CottageHuntington Beach · 2.3 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Coastside Senior HomeCosta Mesa · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ns CareFountain Valley · 2.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 19892 Potomac Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92646Address 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 2023, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2023. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 18, 2026.
- On file since
- 2023
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- March 18, 2026
- Occupied · April 27, 2023 visit
- 6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated April 27, 2023. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (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 citations1typical 0
- Substantiated allegations1typical 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 2023.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 2 of 5 documents
Mar 18, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On March 18, 2026, 12:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Kim conducted an unannounced required 1-Year annual visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA Kim was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver (CG) Alfredo Ordona. LPA Kim spoke with Administrator (ADMIN) Ban Nguyen over the telephone and explained the purpose of the visit. ADMIN Nguyen stated they could not attend today’s visit and CG Ordona could sign in behalf of the facility.. The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) nonambulatory residents of which one (1) may be bedridden and has a hospice waiver for six (6) residents. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: four (4) resident bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, two (2) bathrooms, living area, dining area, kitchen, outdoor covered patio in the backyard, and an attached two car garage. LPA Kim toured inside and outside of the physical plant. There were no obstructions in the facility. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, storage for each resident's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. The Resident’s rooms were inspected: Resident Room 1, Resident Room 2, Resident Room 3, and Resident Room 4. Bathrooms were found to be clean and operational. The water temperature measured between 122.0 degrees F to 125.0 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 75 degrees F was maintained in the facility. LPA Kim observed the facility to be appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. Evaluation Report Continues on LIC 809-C The kitchen was inspected and there is a two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food both were available and maintained properly. Emergency food, emergency water, and emergency supplies are stored in the garage. The facility has one (1) fire extinguisher that is charged and mounted on the wall next to the entrance. It was last serviced on December 3, 2024. During the visit, LPA Kim observed the facility's infection control practices, plan of operation, and screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents. LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All mandated inspection control posters were posted. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were operable except the resident hallway was missing a smoke detector and the shared resident room next to the living area did not have a battery in the detector. The facility did not have a battery to place one in the smoke detector missing the battery. A working telephone (714-916-0629) remains available. Last emergency drill was conducted on March 15, 2026 and is conducted monthly. First aid kit is maintained and contains all the necessary elements. Evidence of Liability Insurance is effective March 22, 2025, and expires March 22, 2026. The facility also provided the insurance that is effective March 22, 2026, and expires on March 22, 2027. LPA Kim conducted an audit of resident files (R1-R4), staff files (S1-S6), and medication and medication administration record. R1’s last appraisal needs and service plan was on January 13, 2023, R2’s last appraisal needs and service plan was on January 13, 2023, and R3’s pre-appraisal was not completed. LPA Kim conducted interviews with one resident and two staff. Deficiencies were cited during this visit per Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8. LPA observed resident bathrooms hot water temperature measured between 122.0 degrees F to 125.0 degrees F. During the visit, the facility adjusted the water temperature and LPA Kim observed the resident bathrooms hot water temperature measured between 116.0 Degrees F to 118.0 Degrees F. LPA observed smoke detectors were missing in the hallway and the shared resident room next to the living area. LPA observe R1’s and R2’s last appraisal needs and service plan was from January 13, 2023 and R3’s pre-appraisal was not completed. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, LIC809D, LIC421FC, and appeal rights were provided to Caregiver Alfredo Ordona.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 18, 2026
Mar 21, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samer Haddadin made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA met with caregiver (staff), Alfredo Ordon, and explained the reason for the visit. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with staff and observed the following: This is a one-story home. Facility is a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1 story house with attached garage that is being used for storage. Resident rooms were provided with furniture, chair and clean Lenin adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Manual smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and exit alarms were tested to be operational. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair and provided with grab bars. At around 10:38Am, LPA checked the hot water temperature in both restrooms, and it measured between 94.9- and 99.1-degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food stock requirements. LPA inspected kitchen appliances and noticed 2 out of 4 stove burners were not operational. Staff stated that both burners have been out since October of last year and staff advised administrator back then. Fire extinguisher was observed fully charged and indicator in the green zone with inspection date of December 6th, 2024. For the exterior portion, facility had outside furniture in good repair; and grounds were free of tripping hazards and ample space for activities. The facility has a pool that is fenced and is inaccessible to residents in care Kitchen was in good repair with cleaning supplies and sharp items inaccessible to residents in care. Medications are kept locked separately in hallway. LPA reviewed two residents’ files and medications with no discrepancies observed. All files of staff and residents contained all required documentation. Upon review of records, the facility could not provide any log regarding the required quarterly fire drill. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights provided to AD at end of inspection.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 21, 2025
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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