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- Care approvals on fileDementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,050 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitFebruary 6, 2026CDSS inspection record
Orange Care Home is a small care home in Orange — 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 2024. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory 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 Orange Care Home
Is Orange Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Orange Care Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Orange Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Orange Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Orange Care Home cost?
$5,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,150–$6,250. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 small homes and similar 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 11 other homes of a similar licensed size in Orange that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,250 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 11 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 Orange Care Home 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 Orange Care Home Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Chapman Global 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 Orange Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Orange Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ORANGE CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306006608. 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 Orange Care Home Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is February 6, 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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 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
APPROVED FOR: AGES 60+; 6 TOTAL BED CAPACITY (6 NON-AMB, 1 NON-AMB IN ROOM 1, 2 NON-AMB IN ROOM 2, 2 NON-AMB IN ROOM 3 AND 1 NON-AMB IN ROOM 4). WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 6
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — 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
$5,050a month to start
Likely $4,150–$6,250
From 14 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,050a month
Likely $4,150–$6,400
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Starting monthly rate$5,050likely $4,150–$6,250
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,150–$6,400
- $5,050
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,850–$9,500
- $7,050
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.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
- What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
- What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
- What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
- Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
14 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$7,950.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 14 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Care of Heart for Elderly in OrangeOrange · 0.6 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rose Garden Board and CareOrange · 0.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Coastal Charm of TustinNorth Tustin · 1.0 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Cyecrest Guest HomeOrange · 1.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Suncoast Senior CareTustin · 1.6 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunshine Retirement HomeVilla Park · 1.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Cheerful Heart Home VVilla Park · 1.8 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Flowers Family Care 2Orange · 1.8 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Amparo Elder Care HomeOrange · 2.0 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Traditions at Lucero WayTustin · 2.1 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- A Touch of Care at CannonOrange · 2.4 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Traditions at Stacey LeeOrange · 2.5 mi · Small home$7,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Silverado Senior Living-Tustin HaciendaTustin · 2.7 mi · Mid-size home$11,700Listed on Seniorly · memory care studio · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
- Villa Park GardensVilla Park · 2.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 3501 E Ruth Place, Orange, CA 92869Address 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 2024, the state has filed 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated February 6, 2026.
- On file since
- 2024
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- February 6, 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 2024.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
Feb 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Collateral
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. made an unannounced collateral visit in conjunction with complaint 22-AS-20240917153624. LPA Ramirez was allowed entry into the facility and met with Caregiver Jessie Bustamante. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. On today's visit LPA Ramirez toured the facility and interviewed staff. Administrator agreed to email the following documents by close of business on Monday February 9, 2026: a copy of the the Physician Reports (LIC602s), staff trainings, and a copy of the AD certificate. An exit interview was conducted with Caregiver Bustamante and a copy of this report was provided at the time of exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 6, 2026
Oct 29, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez is conducting this unannounced visit for the purpose of completing an annual required inspection. LPA arrived at the facility and was greeted and granted entry by Fernando Villafranca, Administrator LPA explained the nature of the visit. There are six residents at the facility and there are three residents receiving hospice services currently. LPA accompanied by the Administrator began the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed required department postings throughout the facility. Facility stays within the capacity limitations. There is a minimum of one week of non-perishables foods and two days of perishables foods available. There is additional food storage in storage in a spare refrigerator and freezer located in the garage. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked storage cabinet located in the kitchen. LPA reviewed medication and observed medication was labeled and stored inaccessible to residents in care. LPA inspected the bathroom. LPA measured the hot water temperature which measured 119.9 Fahrenheit degrees. All bathrooms observed to have a supply of soap, toilet paper and towels. Bathrooms are equipped with required safety measures such as non-skid mats and grab bars. Lighting is sufficient to ensure safety and comfort. The facility is equipped with sufficient hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies. LPA observed that toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants are stored in a locked underneath kitchen sink and locked in a storage cabinet in the garage. The facility has an available clean supply of linens. LPA inspected residents’ bedrooms which has sufficient lighting to ensure the safety and comfort. All bedrooms observed to have all required components. Storage Continued on LIC809-C space is provided for residents in their bedroom. Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. LPA toured the outside of the facility and observed outdoor passageways are free of obstructions. LPA observed there are shaded seating areas for residents’ enjoyment. LPA observed a swimming pool adjacent to the house with a fence around it. LPA observed the pool gate has a pad lock for inaccessibility and the entry door opens away from the pool. The pool has two entry ways and both were observed to be locked. The fence has a pad lock at the two gate doors. LPA measured the pool fence which measured 5.2 ft from base of the floor to the top of the fence and it was observed to enclose the entire pool area. LPA observed a fire extinguisher with service date August 8, 2025, in the kitchen. Fire drills are conducted every three months and LPA reviewed logs with last drill conducted on October 10, 2025. LPA began review of records. LPA reviewed three resident records. All the required documentation was present and current in the residents’ files reviewed. LPA reviewed three employee records. All employees present have a criminal record clearance and are associated to the facility. LPA observed records reviewed have a current First Aid certificate. It was observed Administrator has a current Administrator certificate. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were noted today in the areas inspected per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with the Administrator and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 29, 2025
Oct 2, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. conducted an announced visit to the facility to conduct the pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Applicant Fernando Villafranca and toured the facility. An initial application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) on July 29, 2024. The facility is to have a capacity of 6 residents, (0) ambulatory, (6) non-ambulatory and () bedridden residents. Waiver granted for Hospice Care for (6). Facility phone number is 657-223-6948 LPA observed the following. Structure: The facility is a one-story house with four resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, one office, three full size bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a dining room, and an attached car garage. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) in the facility mounted on the wall by entryway. There are two gates in the backyard, which both are self-closing and self-latching. There is a shaded seating area and LPA did not observe any obstacles or hazards in the backyard. Air/Heating: Central air/heating system installed with a central panel to control entire house. Resident Bedrooms: There are four Resident bedrooms. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all beds had linens and blankets. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C... Bathrooms: All bathrooms are clean and have working plumbing. Hot water measured between 111.2-113.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: A supply of extra linen for each resident was stored in the closet by the residents' bedroom hallway. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: Posted & readily available for review an emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed. Menus posted and available. Monthly menu available and posted in the refrigerator. Food Service: There are five residents living in the facility at this time. A supply of 2-day perishable and 7-day of non-perishable food was observed and will be maintained on hand. Smoke Detectors/Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired and tested operational. Fire extinguishers were charged, mounted and one was located by the kitchen and one by the entryway. Appliances: There is one gas stove which lights unassisted, one oven, microwave, a refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, and dryer. All appliances are clean and operational. Toxins: All and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins and disinfectants are inaccessible to residents and will be stored in the garage. Water Temperature: Hot water was measured in all bathrooms. Hot water measured between 111.2-113.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: The first aid kit and the first aid manual are stored in a cabinet next to the dining room/kitchen. The first aid kit has all the required elements. Medications will be stored in locked cabinet next to dining room/kitchen. Resident & Staff Files: The Resident and Staff Records will be kept in a cabinet next to the dining room/kitchen. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: The activities plan include playing card games, bingo, gardening, cross word puzzles and going on walks. Fire clearance: Fire Clearance approved by a fire inspector of Orange City Fire Department on August 19, 2024. Special conditions noted, "Fire clearance approved under the above noted conditions." Component III: Conducted at the Pre-Licensing visit, information provided about how to operate the facility within compliance and reporting requirements. LPA advised Applicant to use the general email address: CCLASCPOrangeCountyRO@dss.ca.gov for inquiries and to submit incident reports. The applicant has met all pre-licensing requirements. LPA will submit notification to CAB (Central Applications Bureau) in Sacramento for final review prior to license being issued. Applicant was informed today that the final approval will be processed by CAB in Sacramento. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left with the applicantthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 2, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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The nearest licensed homes in Orange County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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A Home in Orange
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Just Like You Are Home 4
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Care Saint Jacob
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