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Morningside of Fullerton

Large community·Licensed for 712·Fullerton, California

Licensed since 1993Licence #300613273
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,050 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,150–$5,150
  • Home sizeLicensed for 712Large care community · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit393 of 712 beds occupiedAugust 7, 2026 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitAugust 7, 2026CDSS inspection record

Morningside of Fullerton is a large care community in Fullerton — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 712 residents since 1993. 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 Morningside of Fullerton

Is Morningside of Fullerton licensed?

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

How many residents is Morningside of Fullerton licensed for?

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

Has Morningside of Fullerton been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1993, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 11 state visits over the same years.

Is Morningside of Fullerton still open?

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

What does Morningside of Fullerton cost?

$4,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,150–$5,150. 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 communities with 50 or more beds 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 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Fullerton that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $2,800 to $3,995 a month, and the middle figure is $3,000 (n = 6 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 Morningside of Fullerton 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 Morningside Sp Associates Inc., Gp of Corecare III, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Providence St. Jude Medical Center is 0.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Morningside of Fullerton keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Morningside of Fullerton license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “MORNINGSIDE OF FULLERTON”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #300613273. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 712 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Morningside Sp Associates Inc., Gp of Corecare III, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 1993, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 11 state inspection visits since 1993, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1993, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 11 state visits in that period.
  • 2 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1993, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is August 7, 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 712 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 5 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
712 NON AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 5.

938 - CONTINUE CARE CONTRACT (CCC)

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — 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

$4,050a month to start

Likely $3,150–$5,150

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

Likely monthly total

$4,050a month

Likely $3,150–$5,350

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$4,050likely $3,150–$5,150

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 communities with 50 or more beds 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 $3,150–$5,350
$4,050
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,850–$8,450
$6,050
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 communities with 50 or more beds 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 $2,950–$6,900.

  • 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

  • 800 Morningside Dr., Fullerton, CA 92835Address 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 2021, the state has filed 10 documents for this home, and its records count 11 visits since 1993. The most recent — a complaint investigation report on August 7, 2026 — closed with the state’s outcome word: “Unsubstantiated.”

On file since
2021
State visits
11
Most recent visit
August 7, 2026
Occupied at that visit
393 of 712 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 2 complaint reports the state published for this home, dated June 5, 2023 to August 7, 2026. 2 of the 2 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Unfounded” (1), “Unsubstantiated” (1). 2 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 2 complaint reports 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 complaints2typical 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 1993.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020253302024220202311020222202021110

The last 36 months — 6 of 10 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Aug 7, 2026Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Failure to provide resident records

On August 7, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Kim conducted a subsequent complaint visit to deliver complaint investigation findings. LPA met with Administrator Christopher Oakeson and explained the purpose of the visit. The investigation consisted of the following. LPA Kim toured the facility. LPA requested and obtained copies of the resident and staff rosters. LPA requested copies of two residents service records which include Physician’s Report, Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan, admission agreements, facesheets, and other document records. The investigation revealed the following: Continued on LIC9099C Unsubstantiated Allegation: Failure to follow residents approved contract On November 25, 2025, the Department received a complaint alleging, “failure to follow residents approved contract.” The complaint alleges that when the residents (R1 and R2) moved into the community, R1 was placed on a Type A contract, while R2 was denied a Type A contract and instead offered a Type C, fee-for-service contract, with a monthly discount to help offset the required long-term care insurance policy. The complaint alleges that R2 was improperly placed on a Type C contract and that the discount to offset the insurance policy has not been adjusted to keep up with costs. Throughout the course of the investigation the Department conducted interviews and reviewed documentation relevant to the allegation. While reviewing the Residence and Care Agreement (RCA) and residency offer letter for R1 and R2 dated October 20, 2020, it was found that there was an Amendment to the residence and care agreement regarding use of health care center due to pre-existing condition(s) or health history “Type C -Fee for Service Contract” which stated: We recognize that Residents are currently capable of residential living upon initial occupancy. However, Residents and we recognize that R2's health history and/or condition disqualify [them] from participation in the long- term care coverage. WHEREAS, R2 has a disqualifying pre-existing health condition(s) or history; see Physician’s Report for Residential Care Facilities for The Elderly (602A). R1 and R2 signed the amended contract on 10/30/2020 certifying that they were aware of any pre-existing health conditions and agreed to the fee-for-service contract. The residency offer letter reviewed included that there would be a $400 reduction in the monthly fee for R2 but did not indicate that the monthly fee would be readjusted. Based on the documents reviewed and information provided, the Department has determined that the allegation, “Failure to follow residents approved contract,” is unfounded due to the lack of evidence to support the allegation. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator Christopher Oakeson. Allegation: Failure to provide resident records It Is alleged that the facility did not provide all documentation of the review criteria and process that led to the denial to their contract. It is also alleged the facility claims that no such documentation exists. Based on interviews, one resident confirmed the allegation. One staff denied the allegation. Staff #1 (S1) stated that Resident #1 (R1) requested documentation to understand why the facility would not let R2 have a Type A contract and was placed in Type C Contract. S1 stated that they had provide all necessary requests from R1 and has email correspondence to between themselves (S1) and R1 showing this. S1 also stated that they had met with R1 in person on several occasions during the same time the email correspondence from August 2025 to October 2025. Based on record reviews, email correspondence between R1 and S1 dated, August 5, 2025, to October 7, 2025, about the process and review for R2. R1 made a request for medical documents on September 21, 2025. S1 responded on September 25, 2025, that all documents were provided and shared with R1. R1 responded on September 29, 2025, that the facility did not share all documents. S1 responded in on October 7, 2025, that the facility provided all of R2’s documentation for assessment and review to R1. S1 stated that they could go over the process and remaining questions or concerns. Based on interviews, and records review, LPA did not find sufficient evidence to support the above allegation failure to provide resident records. Although the allegation may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided to Administrator Christopher Oakeson.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 7, 2026 · control 22-AS-20251125150222
20253 state visits · 3 documents
Nov 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

On November 17, 2025, at 8:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Kim conducted a continuation visit for a required 1-year annual visit that was started on November 12, 2025. LPA Kim met with Executive Director (ED) Christopher Oakeson and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Kim conducted an audit of resident files (R1-R30), staff files (S1-S14), and medication and medication administration record. LPA observed nineteen (R1-R19) out of thirty residents did not have an updated reappraisal for 2025. LPA Kim conducted interviews for ten residents and ten staff. A deficiency was cited during this inspection visit according to the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8). LPA Kim observed nineteen residents (R1-R19) without an updated reappraisal for 2025. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, appeal rights, LIC811, LiC811C, LIC811C, and LIC809D were provided to Executive Director Christopher Oakeson.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 17, 2025
Nov 12, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On November 12, 2025, at 8:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Kim arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting the required 1-Year annual evaluation using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Executive Director (ED) Christopher Oakeson and explained the purpose for the visit. The Residential Care for the Elderly Continuing Care Retirement Community has a building named Mountainside with three stories, Gardenside with four stories, Canyonside with five stories, and fifty-six Villas. There are a total of 326 residential units. Facility is operating within the conditions and limitations specified on the license. LPA conducted a tour of the property with ED Oakeson and observed the facility to be clean and sanitary. LPA observed all common areas. LPA inspected thirty-three resident bedrooms and thirty-three resident bathrooms. The residents' bedrooms were appropriately furnished. Beds and bedding supplies/linens were in good condition and adequate lighting was provided. Residents had sufficient storage space for their personal belongings. Bathrooms were found to be in compliance, clean, and operational. Toxins, disinfectants, and sharps were secured and inaccessible. The swimming pool, the lake, and the front entrance fountain was also secured. LPA observed sufficient two-day supply of perishables and seven-day supply of non-perishable food available in the kitchen. LPA toured the exterior portion of the facility. LPA observed the outdoor area free of obstruction. LPA observed sufficient seating and shading. Facility maintains fire extinguishers which were mounted, charged, and serviced on February 20, 2025. Evaluation Report Continues on LIC 809-C Due to time constraints a continuation inspection will be conducted on a later date: 1) An audit of staff files, 2) An audit of medication and medication administration record, 3) an audit of resident files, and 4) conducting interviews for staff and residents. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Executive Director Christopher Oakeson.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 12, 2025
May 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Incident

On May 19, 2025, at 8:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Kim conducted an unannounced Case Management Visit to follow-up on a death report received from the facility. LPA Kim was greeted by Executive Director (ED) Chris Oakeson and LPA Kim explained the purpose of the visit. During today’s visit, LPA conducted a health and safety check, and there were no imminent health/safety concerns observed. Facility maintained at a comfortable temperature for the residents in care. LPA obtained LIC 500, Resident Roster, and R1’s records which includes the Physician’s Report, Emergency Information, Appraisal and Needs/Service Plan, and other pertinent documents. LPA interviewed ED Chris Oakeson, two staff members, and two witnesses. No deficiencies were observed during this visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Executive Director Chris Oakeson.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 19, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Nov 27, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

On November 27, 2024, at 8:00 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Edward Kim and Eboni Bentley conducted a continuation visit for a required 1-year annual visit that was started on November 19, 2024. LPAs Kim and Bentley were greeted and gained entry to the facility by staff. Executive Director (ED) Christopher Oakeson arrived 8:45 am at the facility. LPAs Kim and Bentley conducted an audit of staff files (S1-S13) and medication and medication administration record that were all in order and complete. LPA Kim conducted staff interviews (S1-S12). LPAs Kim and Bentley observed emergency water in each building, and emergency food and supplies in storage unit 61. LPAs Kim and Bentley observed Emergency Drills are conducted monthly. The First Aid Kit contained all the necessary elements. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Christopher Oakeson.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 27, 2024

The state marks this report as 2 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Nov 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On November 19, 2024, at 8:10am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Edward Kim and Eboni Bentley arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting the Required 1-Year annual evaluation using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPAs met with Executive Director Christopher Oakeson and explained the reason for the visit. The Residential Care for the Elderly Continuing Care Retirement Community has a building named Mountainside with three stories, Gardenside with four stories, Canyonside with five stories, and fifty-six Villas. Facility is operating within the conditions and limitations specified on the license. LPA conducted a tour of the property with Executive Director Oakeson and observed the facility to be clean and sanitary. LPA observed all common areas. LPA inspected twenty-five resident bedrooms and twenty-five resident bathrooms. The residents' bedrooms were appropriately furnished. Beds and bedding supplies/linens were in good condition and adequate lighting was provided. Residents had sufficient storage space for their personal belongings. Bathrooms were found to be in compliance, clean, and operational. Toxins, disinfectants, and sharps were secured and inaccessible. The swimming pool, the lake, and the front entrance fountain was also secured. LPA observed sufficient two-day supply of perishables and seven-day supply of non-perishable food available in the kitchen. LPA toured the exterior portion of the facility. LPA observed the outdoor area free of obstruction. LPA observed sufficient seating and shading. Facility maintains fire extinguishers which were mounted, charged, and serviced on February 15, 2024. The facility passed the quarterly fire inspection conducted on August 20, 2024. Due to time constraints a continuation inspection will be conducted on a later date: 1) emergency drill log, 2) emergency food, emergency water, and emergency supplies, 3) An audit of staff files, 4) An audit of medication and medication administration record, 5) staff interviews, and 6) an audit of first aid kit. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Executive Director Christopher Oakeson.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 19, 2024

The state marks this report as 2 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

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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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.

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  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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