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Oasis Home for the Elderly
Small home·Licensed for 4·Lake Forest, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,450 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,650–$5,500
- Home sizeLicensed for 4Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 26, 2026CDSS inspection record
Oasis Home for the Elderly is a small care home in Lake Forest — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 4 residents since 1996. 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 Oasis Home for the Elderly
Is Oasis Home for the Elderly licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Oasis Home for the Elderly licensed for?
4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Oasis Home for the Elderly been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1996, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Oasis Home for the Elderly still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Oasis Home for the Elderly cost?
$4,450 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,650–$5,500. 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 24 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 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Lake Forest that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,950 to $5,250 a month, and the middle figure is $4,200 (n = 5 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 Oasis Home for the Elderly 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 Forero, Cristo A., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center 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 Oasis Home for the Elderly keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Oasis Home for the Elderly license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “OASIS HOME FOR THE ELDERLY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306000415. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Forero, Cristo A., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 1996, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 1996, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1996, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1996, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 26, 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 4 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 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
4 NON-AMBULATORY;HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4
985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — 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
$4,450a month to start
Likely $3,650–$5,500
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,450a month
Likely $3,650–$5,700
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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,450likely $3,650–$5,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 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 $3,650–$5,700
- $4,450
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,250–$8,800
- $6,450
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.
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 24 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.
24 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,950–$6,000.
- 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.
Show the 24 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Basia Residential CareLake Forest · 0.2 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Serene Valley Care HomeLake Forest · 0.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ak and David Senior CareLake Forest · 1.3 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Paradise Residential Senior Care 2Lake Forest · 1.3 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rainbow Cottage IILaguna Hills · 1.5 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Oasis Home for the Elderly IIMission Viejo · 1.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Soleil Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.5 mi · Small home$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Hearts Elderly Care 2Lake Forest · 1.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Elderly Care HomeLaguna Hills · 1.6 mi · Small home$3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacifica CottageMission Viejo · 1.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Adelanto Covenant Care 2Laguna Hills · 1.7 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Mission Viejo Care Cottages 2Mission Viejo · 1.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacific Sun Senior CareMission Viejo · 1.8 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rainbow CottageMission Viejo · 1.9 mi · Small home$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Joseph's HomeMission Viejo · 2.0 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Port ViejoMission Viejo · 2.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Vividus Senior LivingMission Viejo · 2.1 mi · Small home$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Infinity Home CareMission Viejo · 2.1 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Aegean Hills Senior LivingMission Viejo · 2.2 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Chapters RCFEMission Viejo · 2.3 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Years Residential CareMission Viejo · 2.3 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aaa Laguna Hills Assistance Care HomeLaguna Hills · 2.3 mi · Small home$3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Pericles Elderly Care HomeMission Viejo · 2.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Jj Assistance Home CareMission Viejo · 2.4 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 23471 Blue Bird Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630Address 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 5 visits since 1996. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 26, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- August 26, 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 1996.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Aug 26, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting the Required 1-Year annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Lupita Romero after stating the reason for the visit. Administrator Cristo Forero arrived shortly after and assisted with the investigation. The application to renew administrator's certificate for Admin Forero was received on July 1, 2026 and is pending review. Olga Moreno has a valid certificate expiring December 18, 2026. The following was observed during the inspection: This is a two story residential home. The facility is clean, sanitary, and in good repair. The first floor has two shared resident bedrooms and one resident bathroom. The second floor has three bedrooms and two bathrooms used by one live-in staff. No residents occupy the second floor. An evacuation chair was observed by the stair. LPA observed one staff on duty providing care to two residents of which one is on hospice. LPA verified fingerprint clearance and association status of the staff. The facility is operating within the conditions and limitations specified on the license. All common areas were inspected including the attached two car garage. All residents' bedrooms have the required furnishings, and the bathroom on the first floor is found to be in compliance equipped with grab bars and a slip resistant mat. The hot water temperature measured at 119.4 degrees Fahrenheit in the resident bathroom on the first floor. Toxins, disinfectants, sharps, and medications were secured and inaccessible. The fireplace is appropriately screened in the living room. LPA observed ample two day supply of perishables and seven-day supply of non-perishable food. LPA toured the exterior portion of the facility. LPA observed the outdoor passageway is free of obstruction. The exit gate is operational, and there were sufficient seating and shading. The fire extinguisher was purchased per receipt date of August 3, 2026. The auditory devices and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested on both levels and operational. LPA observed at least three days of emergency food and water in the red backpack stored in the garage and additional disaster supplies stored in a tub also in the garage. Disaster drills are conducted quarterly with the last date on June 30, 2026. The Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610E) was reviewed and updated annually as required. LPA observed the required 'See Something, Say Something' (PUB475) poster posted in the correct size. LPA audited two residents' files and one personnel file in which no discrepancies were found. Medications were audited for two out of two residents. No discrepancies found. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiency is being cited. An Advisory Note is being issued. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Cristo Forero, and a copy of this report was provided at exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 26, 2026
The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Aug 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Celine Rodriguez conducted an unannounced visit for the required annual inspection. LPA Rodriguez explained the purpose of today’s visit, and was greeted and granted entry by staff on duty, who informed facility administrators (AD) Olga Moreno and Cristo Forero about visit. For today’s visit, LPA Rodriguez observed a total of 4 residents in care, of which 1 is on hospice and 3 staff members on duty. LPA Rodriguez observed the Administrator's Certificate for Olga Moreno which expires on 12/18/2026 and Cristo Forero which expires on 6/26/2026. LPA Rodriguez observed the PUB 475 "See Something Say Something" poster located in the hallway. LPA Rodriguez toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with staff on duty. The facility is a two level structure and is licensed for 4 residents of which 1 may be on hospice. On the first level, are a total of 2 bedrooms of which both are shared resident rooms, and 1 bathroom. On the second level, there are 3 rooms designated for staff and 2 bathrooms. LPA Rodriguez confirmed and observed that there are no residents residing on the second floor, and the second floor bathrooms are not for resident use. LPA Rodriguez toured each bedroom in the facility and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Water temperature was tested and observed to be at 112.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was mounted, charged, tagged for the date 2025, and was located in the living room. LPA Rodriguez observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is located in the hallway. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply located in the garage. LPA Rodriguez observed that First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPA Rodriguez observed that medications and toxins were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. For the exterior portion, LPA Rodriguez observed a shaded area, patio furniture, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There is 1 gate in the backyard, which was observed to be self-closing and self-latching. No bodies of water were observed. LPA Rodriguez reviewed all four resident files and observed that the staff currently present at the facility were background cleared and associated via Guardian. For today's visit no deficiencies were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with AD Moreno and AD Forero. A copy of this report was provided and explained.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 15, 2025
Aug 13, 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 Olga Moreno and Cristo Forero and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is a two story home with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen and a 2 car garage. Facility has a capacity for 4 non-ambulatory residents and a hospice waiver for 1. The second floor is for live in staff. The second floor has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Residents only reside on the first floor. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster posted in the hallway measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches. LPA observed the Ombudsman poster posted next to the stairway. The Administrator's Certificate expires on December 18, 2024. LPA Observed the fireplace in the living room is screened. The smoke detectors tested operational. The carbon monoxide detector in the living room tested operational. The facility does not have internet service at this time. LPA observed the bathroom downstairs for residents is clean and operational. Hot water measured 116.2 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the kitchen is clean and organized. Knives are kept locked in the kitchen cabinet. LPA observed medications are kept locked in the kitchen cabinet. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. The 4 burner gas stove lights unassisted. LPA reviewed 2 staff files. No discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 3 resident files. LPA observed Resident 3 (R3) did not have a current appraisal/needs and service plan. No other discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 3 resident medications, no discrepancies observed. LPA and Administrator toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. There is a shade patio area to sit outside. The exit gate is operational. LPA inspected the garage. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA inspected the first aid kit. The first aid kit has all the required elements. LPA consulted with the Administrator concerning reporting requirements. Deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulation. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 13, 2024
The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
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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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