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Mary's Loving Care A

Small home·Licensed for 6·Costa Mesa, California

Licensed since 2023Licence #306006220Medi-Cal ALW
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,250 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit5 of 6 beds occupiedJune 4, 2024 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · September 23, 2026
  • Last state visitMarch 24, 2026CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderMary's Loving Care Inc.Since 2023 · 2 licensed homes

Mary's Loving Care A is a small care home in Costa Mesa — 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. Bedridden 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 Mary's Loving Care A

Is Mary's Loving Care A licensed?

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

How many residents is Mary's Loving Care A licensed for?

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

Has Mary's Loving Care A been cited?

1 Type A and 0 Type B citation since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.

Is Mary's Loving Care A still open?

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

What does Mary's Loving Care A cost?

$5,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,300–$6,450. 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 18 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 8 other homes of a similar licensed size in Costa Mesa that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $7,500 a month, and the middle figure is $4,750 (n = 8 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 Mary's Loving Care A 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 Mary's Loving Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Mary's Loving Care Inc. — at least 2 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is 0.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Mary's Loving Care A 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.

Mary's Loving Care A license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “MARY'S LOVING CARE A”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306006220. 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 Mary's Loving Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 8 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 1 Type A and 0 Type B citation on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 8 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 24, 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 careApproved by the state
  • 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. 6 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

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

  • 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

$5,250a month to start

Likely $4,300–$6,450

From 18 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,250a month

Likely $4,300–$6,600

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
  • Starting monthly rate$5,250likely $4,300–$6,450

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

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

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

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

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,300–$6,600
$5,250
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,700
$7,250
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.
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 18 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.

18 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$9,000.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 341A 16Th Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Address 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 8 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 2023. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 24, 2026.

On file since
2023
State visits
8
Most recent visit
March 24, 2026
Occupied · June 4, 2024 visit
5 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated June 4, 2024. 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 citations1typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 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
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2026110202511020243312023330

The last 36 months — 5 of 8 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Mar 24, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On this day Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fred Arias made an unannounced visit to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for three residents and the home currently has three residents, with two residents on hospice. House Manager (HM) Mary You assisted with visit. LPA along with HM toured the facility at 9:20 AM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, and facility documentation. The home consists of four resident bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, four bathrooms and an attached garage. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 105.3 degrees F and 115.3 degrees F in all bathrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards. Auditory exit alarms were operational during today's visit. LPA toured the kitchen and observed sharps locked in a cabinet during today's visit. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Kitchen appliances were operational during today's visit. Smoke detectors tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguishers were fully charged. LPA reviewed the infection control and emergency disaster plans and plans are complete and thorough. Facility conducts quarterly emergency drills with the last drill conducted on 12/18/2025. Outside grounds were toured. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There is shaded outdoor seating for residents. LPA observed the emergency food and water supply. First aid kit contained all required items including tweezers, scissors and thermometer. LPA reviewed three resident files and three staff files. Two out of three resident files contained all required documentation including admission agreements, physician reports, and resident appraisals. Staff files reviewed contained required documentation including, medical assessment/ TB, criminal record clearance and proof of CPR training. Two out of three staff files did not include evidence of 20 hours of required annual training. LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet. Medications are being administered per physician order. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, a deficiency is being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was discussed with the facility representative and a copy was provided along with appeal rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 24, 2026

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20251 state visit · 1 document
Mar 11, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On this day Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fred Arias made an unannounced visit to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 3 residents and the home currently has 3 residents. Facility Manager (FM) Mary You arrived later to assist with the visit. Administrator Xu Han has a valid certificate that expires on 10/15/2026. Liability insurance expires on 7/24/2025. LPA along with staff member Gilda toured the facility at 9:15 AM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, facility documentation and the first aid kit. The home consists of 4 resident bedrooms, living room, dining room, staff room, and kitchen as well as 4 bathrooms. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 115.3 degrees F and 117.5 degrees F in all bathrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards. LPA toured the kitchen and observed sharps locked in a cabinet during today's visit. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Kitchen appliances were operational during today's visit. Smoke detectors tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguisher was fully charged. LPA reviewed the infection control and emergency disaster plans and plans are complete and thorough. Facility conducts quarterly emergency drills with the last drill conducted on 11/18/2024. LPA reviewed three resident files and two staff files. All resident files contained required documentation including admission agreements, physician reports, resident appraisals, and physician orders. Staff files reviewed contained medical assessment/ TB, criminal record clearance and proof of CPR training. LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet by the kitchen with the sharps. Continued on LIC809C dated 3/6/2025 Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was discussed with the facility representative and a copy was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 11, 2025

The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20243 state visits · 3 documents
Aug 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jerome Haley conducted an unannounced case management visit to gather additional information for an exception request that was made. During the visit, LPA Haley conducted interviews 4 staff members and 2 residents. Relevant documents were provided. The information gathered during today’s visit will be reviewed by the department. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 19, 2024
Jun 4, 2024Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff is operating beyond the scope of the license.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of intiiating the 10-day complaint investigation into the above allegation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Carolina Flores Perez and stated the purpose of the visit. House Manager Mary (Xiaofen) You arrived at the facility approximately 10:30am, and LPA advised Administrator Emma (Xu) Han by telephone of the visit. On today's date, LPA observed five (5) residents in care and two (2) staff on duty. Resident #1 (R1) was observed to be sitting and singing on the recliner chair in the living room playing with their toys. During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed two staff and obtained copies of the following pertinent documentation: Resident Roster, Face Sheets, Physician's Reports for all residents in addition to the Preplacement Appraisal Information, Care Plan, and Admission Agreement for R1. The investigation revealed the following: It is alleged that the staff is operating beyond the scope of the license. [Continued on LIC9099-C] Substantiated Per review of the Identification and Emergency Information (LIC601), R1 is under sixty (60) years old and does not meet the age requirement. Two out of the two staff interviews indicated that R1 was previously attending a group home vendored by the Regional Center of Orange County and was removed from their previous group home. It is determined that licensee is not operating within the limitations specified on the license. Therefore, based on the observation, interviews which were conducted, and the records that were reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the following allegation: Staff is operating beyond the scope of the license is deemed SUBSTANTIATED as per the Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 of the California Code of Regulations. A deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC9099-D. At 11:54am, an exit interview was conducted by telephone with Administrator Emma Han and in person with House Manager Mary You, and a copy of this report was provided along with the LIC9099-C, LIC9099-D, and the appeal rights were provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 4, 2024 · control 22-AS-20240528111223

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87204(a) · Plan of correction due date: Jun 5, 2024

87204 Limitations - Capacity and Ambulatory Status (a) "A licensee shall not operate a facility beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license..." This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews, and record review, R1 does not meet the age requirement specified on the license which poses an immediate risk to the Heath, Safety, or Peronal Rights risk to persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 4, 2024

Plan of correction: Administrator stated that they will move out and/or relocate R1 immediately and to submit an age exception request to the Department (should the licensee desires to continue to provide care) along with the Acknowledgement of Understanding of the said deficiency to LPA via email by POC due date.

Mar 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jerome Haley conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required one year annual inspection. LPA Haley was greeted and granted entry by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator (AD) Xu Han’s Administrator certificate was posted on the wall and expires October 15, 2024. Mary’s Loving Care A is a one-story community with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The facility capacity is 6 and the census was 5 during today’s visit. Residents were observed in the living room watching TV or in their bedroom. During the inspection, LPA Haley observed all resident bedrooms and bathrooms. All resident bedrooms had the necessary elements and were in compliance with regulation guidelines. Resident bathrooms were clean and organized. Hot water temperatures were measured in the range of 113.1 degrees Fahrenheit and 118.2 degrees Fahrenheit. No hazardous items were observed in the resident bathrooms, and all grab bars were tightly secured to the wall. In Bathroom #1 LPA Haley observed a cabinet with a supply of clean linen. In the kitchen knives and sharp objects are kept locked in a cabinet next to the refrigerator. Resident medications are kept locked in the same cabinet. All four burners on the stove were operational. Hazardous cleaning items were kept locked under the sink. A first aid kit with all the required elements is locked in a cabinet next to the refrigerator. In the garage, an additional supply of hazardous cleaning items was observed on the shelves. An extra refrigerator was observed in the garage with a supply of perishable food supply that meets regulation requirements. A supply of nonperishable food items was observed on the shelves. An emergency supply of COVID items (surgical mask, gloves, sanitizer) was observed as well. Continued on LIC809C Walkways were clear and free of obstruction. Additional cleaning supplies, an extra bedframe, mattress, and adult diapers were observed in the garage as well. The backyard was clean, organized, and walkways were free of obstruction. A shaded patio area with tables and chairs was observed. The side exit gate is self closing and self latching. Smoke detectors/Carbon monoxide detectors tested operational and were observed in all resident rooms, and the hallway. A fully charged fire extinguisher was observed on the floor in the living room area in between two resident rooms. Emergency evacuation drill will be conducted this month and will continue to be conducted quarterly for staff on each shift. Deficiencies are being cited as a result of todays visit. An exit interview conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Licensee/Administrator Xu Han.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 12, 2024
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.

Who holds the licence

Mary's Loving Care Inc., licensed since 2023, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

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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