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Orange County Care Home I
Small home·Licensed for 6·Laguna Niguel, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,550 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,850
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
- Last state visitFebruary 5, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderFrasouli Care HomeSince 2018 · 2 licensed homes
Orange County Care Home I 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 2018.
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 County Care Home I
Is Orange County Care Home I licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Orange County Care Home I licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Orange County Care Home I been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Orange County Care Home I still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Orange County Care Home I cost?
$5,550 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,550–$6,850. 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 10 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in Laguna Niguel that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,688 to $7,500 a month, and the middle figure is $5,500 (n = 7 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.
Does Orange County Care Home I take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Frasouli Care Home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Frasouli Care Home — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach is 2.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Orange County Care Home I 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.
Orange County Care Home I license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ORANGE COUNTY CARE HOME I”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306005393. 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 Frasouli Care Home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2018, 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 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is February 5, 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 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident
State licensing record · September 13, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
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
- 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
$5,550a month to start
Likely $4,550–$6,850
From 10 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,550a month
Likely $4,550–$7,000
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$5,550likely $4,550–$6,850
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,550–$7,000
- $5,550
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,300–$10,050
- $7,550
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
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 10 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
10 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,500–$8,200.
- 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 10 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Sunrise GardenLaguna Niguel · 0.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Serenity Health 2Laguna Niguel · 1.0 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Niguel Hills Villa IILaguna Niguel · 1.4 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Vividus Senior LivingLaguna Niguel · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Adelanto Covenant CareLaguna Niguel · 1.5 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Seasons at Laguna - 2Laguna Niguel · 2.1 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brandon ManorLaguna Niguel · 2.6 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Tlc Elderly Residence 1Laguna Hills · 4.0 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Kathryn Jane Residential Care FacilityMission Viejo · 4.4 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Coastal Senior LivingSan Juan Capistrano · 4.9 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 23800 Hillhurst Drive, 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 2022, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2018. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated February 5, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- February 5, 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 2018.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents
Feb 5, 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 Fahimeh Rassouli and explained the reason for the visit. The Administrator's certificate expires on November 2, 2027. The facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 1 may be bedridden and a hospice waiver for 4. The facility is a single story home with a living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, 7 bedrooms, 1 is for staff, 2 bathrooms and a 2 car garage. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA and the Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) posted next to the front door of the facility. LPA observed all 6 resident rooms have the required furnishings. The smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. The Fire extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged (purchased 12/31/25). LPA observed a 2 day supply of perishable food and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPA observed a 3 day emergency food and water supply stored in the kitchen. LPA observed knives are kept locked in a kitchen drawer. LPA observed the medication and cleaning supplies are kept locked in the laundry room. LPA observed both bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 118.0 degrees Fahrenheit in both bathrooms. LPA and the Administrator toured the backyard and the garage. LPA observed the garage is used to store extra supplies and food and old furniture. The garage is kept locked and cannot be accessed from inside the facility. The backyard has a table with an umbrella and chairs to sit outside. The backyard exit gate is operational. There is a fenced pool at the front of the house. The fence is 5 feet tall. The gate for the pool fence is secured. The pool is inaccessible to residents. LPA reviewed facility files. The last fire drill was conducted on January 10, 2026. LPA observed the first aid kit has all the required elements. LPA reviewed 2 staff files, both staff members have the required training and CPR training. Both staff members are background cleared and associated to the facility. LPA reviewed 6 resident files and medications. Facility has a dedicated internet device for resident use. No deficiencies observed during the visit. 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, Feb 5, 2026
Feb 6, 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 Fahimeh Rassouli and explained the reason for the visit. The Administrator's certificate expires on November 2, 2025. The facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 1 may be bedridden and a hospice waiver for 4. The facility is a single story home with a living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, 7 bedrooms, 1 is for staff, 2 bathrooms and a 2 car garage. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA and the Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) posted next to the front door of the facility. LPA observed all 6 resident rooms have the required furnishings. The smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. The Fire extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged. LPA observed a 2 day supply of perishable food and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPA observed a 3 day emergency food and water supply stored in the kitchen. LPA observed knives are kept locked in a kitchen drawer. LPA observed the medication and cleaning supplies are kept locked in the laundry room. LPA observed both bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 120.0 degrees Fahrenheit in both bathrooms. LPA observed the floor tile next to bedroom 3 is cracked. LPA and the Administrator toured the backyard and the garage. LPA observed the garage is used to store extra supplies and food and old furniture. The garage is kept locked and cannot be accessed from inside the facility. The backyard has a table with an umbrella and chairs to sit outside. The backyard exit gate is operational. There is a fenced pool at the front of the house. The fence is 5 feet tall. The gate for the pool fence is locked. The pool is inaccessible to residents. LPA reviewed facility files. The last fire drill was conducted on November 20, 2024. LPA observed the first aid kit has all the required elements. LPA reviewed 2 staff files, both staff members have the required training and CPR training. Both staff members are background cleared and associated to the facility. LPA reviewed 6 resident files and medications. No discrepancies observed. The Administrator verified the facility has WiFi but does not have a dedicated internet device for resident use. No deficiencies observed during the visit. 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, Feb 6, 2025
The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Mar 11, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose to conduct the Required 1 Year Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Lino Dulatre and stated the purpose of the visit. LPA observed six residents and two caregivers on duty. Administrator (Admin) Fahimeh Rasouli arrived on premise at 9:58am. The facility is a single story home comprised of the following: six resident bedrooms, two caregiver bedrooms, two resident bathrooms, laundry room, living/dining room, kitchen, backyard patio, front swimming pool area, and an attached two-car garage. LPA toured the outside grounds. There was shading and sufficient seating for the residents. The exit gate was self-closing and self-latching. The swimming pool was gated and secured. LPA observed the resident bedrooms which had all required elements with ample lighting. LPA observed one out of the two resident bathrooms had a strong urine odor which was cleaned during the visit. Showers were sanitary, faucets, toilets, and grab bars were operational. The hot water temperature measured at 119.8 and 111.5 degrees Fahrenheit in the resident bathrooms. There were sufficient, clean supply of linens. LPA observed the two-day supply of perishables and the seven-day supply of non-perishables including the emergency food and water. LPA observed 20 expired canned items/sauces in the pantry that were disposed during the visit. LPA observed oil residue in the pantry shelves which will require a deep cleaning. LPA reviewed the receipts of the weekly treatments serviced by the pest control company to eradicate cockroaches after observing one live and three dead cockroaches while auditing the pantry items. The last three services per receipts were on March 1, 2024, February 21, 2024, and February 16, 2024. A cockroach trap was observed on the floor of the pantry. The carbon monoxide, smoke detectors, and the auditory devices were tested and operational. The first extinguisher located in the kitchen was purchased on February 26, 2024. Medications, sharps, and toxins were locked and inaccessible to the residents. LPA observed the Complaint Poster (PUB 475) in the required size of 20"x 26." LPA reviewed six out of the six resident files/medications and the two staff files during today's visit. Administrator was advised on the following items: to ensure that the bathroom and kitchen pantry are kept clean, sanitary, and odorless at all times, kitchen area to be free of insects, and food served to be of good quality that is not expired. Based on today's observations, no deficiency is being cited as per the Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the California Code of Regulations. (2) Technical Advisories and (1) Technical Violation will be issued. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Fahimeh Rasouli, and a copy of this report was provided via email at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 11, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Frasouli Care Home, licensed since 2018, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Orange County Care Home II · Mission Viejo
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.
Find a detail about life at this home.
Rooms & the spaces they will use
Room typesAll Private Room
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence
Residents may bring a petReported no
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
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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