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Niguel Hills Villa II

Small home·Licensed for 6·Laguna Niguel, California

Licensed since 2005Licence #306002942
(949) 573-3203From the state roster · September 13, 2026Plan a visit
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$5,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJuly 14, 2026CDSS inspection record

Niguel Hills Villa II 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 2005. 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 Niguel Hills Villa II

Is Niguel Hills Villa II licensed?

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

How many residents is Niguel Hills Villa II licensed for?

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

Has Niguel Hills Villa II been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2005, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Niguel Hills Villa II still open?

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

What does Niguel Hills Villa II cost?

$5,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Laguna Niguel that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $8,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,625 (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 Niguel Hills Villa II 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 Niguel Hills Villa, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Rady Children's Hospital is 2.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Niguel Hills Villa II keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Niguel Hills Villa II license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “NIGUEL HILLS VILLA II”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306002942. 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 Niguel Hills Villa, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2005, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2005, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2005, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2005, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is July 14, 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 2 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
6 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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?”

Care & day-to-day support

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$5,500a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$5,500a month

Likely $5,500–$6,100

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 · where the price comes from
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$5,500this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared room insteadAsknot on file

    This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.

  • 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 $5,500–$6,100
$5,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,500–$9,600
$7,500

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

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 worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

22 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,400–$7,450.

  • 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

  • 24965 Via Larga, 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 2021, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2005. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 14, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
4
Most recent visit
July 14, 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 2005.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202411020221102021110

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

The full record on the state’s site →
20261 state visit · 1 document
Jul 14, 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 met with Administrator Rhodora Gulland and explained the reason for the visit. The Administrator's certificate expires on June 23, 2028. Facility is a one story house with Facility has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 3 bedrooms are for residents, living room with a screened fireplace, kitchen, dining room and a two car garage. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents with a hospice waiver for 2. LPA and the Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) posted in the entry way. The kitchen is clean and organized. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable supply of food in the kitchen. The fire extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged. Knives are kept locked in a kitchen drawer. Medications are kept locked in a tool box kept in the kitchen. LPA observed all cleaning supplies are kept locked in the laundry room. LPA observed all resident rooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed both bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 120.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA observed a 3 day emergency supply of food and water stored in the garage. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. The last fire drill was conducted on April 16, 2026. Facility has internet and a smart phone that is dedicated for resident use. LPA inspected the first aid kit. The first aid kit has all the required elements. LPA reviewed 2 resident records and medication, no discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 2 staff files, no discrepancies observed. Both staff members are background cleared and associated to the facility. LPA and Administrator toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. There is a table and chairs with an umbrella for residents to sit outside. Both exit gates are operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of this visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 14, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jul 14, 2025Facility 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 met with Administrator Rhodora Gulland and explained the reason for the visit. The Administrator's certificate expires on June 23, 2026. Facility is a one story house with Facility has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 3 bedrooms are for residents, living room with a screened fireplace, kitchen, dining room and a two car garage. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents with a hospice waiver for 2. LPA and the Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) posted in the entry way. The kitchen is clean and organized. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable supply of food in the kitchen. The fire extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged. Knives are kept locked in a kitchen drawer. Medications are kept locked in a tool box kept in the kitchen. LPA observed all cleaning supplies are kept locked in the laundry room. LPA observed all resident rooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed both bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 120.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA observed a 3 day emergency supply of food and water stored in the garage. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. There is no record of a emergency disaster drill being conducted in the last quarter. Facility has internet and a smart phone that is dedicated for resident use. LPA inspected the first aid kit. The first aid kit has all the required elements. LPA reviewed 1 resident record and medication, no discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 2 staff files, no discrepancies observed. Both staff members are background cleared and associated to the facility. LPA and Administrator toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. There is a table and chairs with an umbrella for residents to sit outside. Both exit gates are operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. Deficiencies are being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report along with appeal rights was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 14, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Jul 18, 2024Facility 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 met with Administrator Rhodora Gulland and explained the reason for the visit. LPA and the Administrator toured the facility. Facility is a one story house with Facility has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 3 bedrooms are for residents, living room with a screened fireplace, kitchen, dining room and a two car garage. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster is posted in the dining room. LPA and Administrator toured the resident rooms. LPA observed all resident rooms had the required furnishings and bed linens. LPA observed both bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 122.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water was adjusted to lower temperature setting during the visit. LPA observed the gas cook top stove lights unassisted. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. LPA and the Administrator toured the backyard and garage. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. The backyard has shaded seating area for residents to sit outside. No bodies of water observed. Both exit gates are operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. LPA inspected the first aid kit, the first aid kit had all the required elements. LPA reviewed 2 resident files. No discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 2 staff files, no discrepancies observed. LPA consulted with the Administrator concerning reporting requirements. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 18, 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

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  • Trips outside the home

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Religious services at the home

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  • Religious services off site

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  • Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved

  • Transport for shopping and errands

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Public transit access claimed

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Transportation costs extra

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