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Princeville-Bolsa Chica
Small home·Licensed for 6·Westminster, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,100 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 visitDecember 18, 2025CDSS inspection record
Princeville-Bolsa Chica is a small care home in Westminster — 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 2016. Bedridden care is 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 Princeville-Bolsa Chica
Is Princeville-Bolsa Chica licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Princeville-Bolsa Chica licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Princeville-Bolsa Chica been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Princeville-Bolsa Chica still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Princeville-Bolsa Chica cost?
$5,100 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 12 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 188 other homes of a similar licensed size across Orange County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 188 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 Princeville-Bolsa Chica 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 Princeville by the Sea LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Princeville by the Sea LLC — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kindred Hospital Westminster 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 Princeville-Bolsa Chica 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.
Princeville-Bolsa Chica license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “PRINCEVILLE-BOLSA CHICA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306005201. 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 Princeville by the Sea LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2016, 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 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is December 18, 2025, 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 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
6 NON-AMBULATORY, HOSPICE WAIVER 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
$5,100a month to start
Likely $4,150–$6,250
From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,100a 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$5,100likely $4,150–$6,250
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 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 $4,150–$6,400
- $5,100
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,850–$9,500
- $7,100
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 12 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.
12 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,200–$8,450.
- 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.
Show the 12 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Princeville - College ParkSeal Beach · 0.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ocean Breeze LivingGarden Grove · 1.1 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Jc Home for Seniors - ThorHuntington Beach · 1.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Faithful Home of Huntington BeachHuntington Beach · 2.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Meadowlark Gardens on CornellHuntington Beach · 2.0 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Prime Villa SkyeRossmoor · 2.3 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Home CareWestminster · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ocean RetreatHuntington Beach · 2.4 mi · Small home$3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rossmoor Sunshine Villa-Oak WayRossmoor · 2.4 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Hands Care HomeHuntington Beach · 2.5 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rossmoor Sunshine Villa - SalmonRossmoor · 2.7 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Rossmoor Sunshine Villa-FosterLos Alamitos · 2.8 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 5191 Vallecito Ave, Westminster, CA 92683Address 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 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits since 2016. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated December 18, 2025.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- December 18, 2025
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 2016.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 2 of 3 documents
Dec 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit to conduct an Annual Required Evaluation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff #1 (S1) at 8am. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Karl Padua and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is a six- bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom, single story home with a fire clearance for six non-ambulatory residents and hospice waiver approved for six residents. The facility currently has a census of six residents in care and four residents on hospice. During today's visit, LPA toured the facility and tested carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and both were operational. LPA observed a video camera in the common area that does not have audio. LPA observed the fire extinguisher was charged and inspected on November 3, 2024. The facility conducted their last fire drill on December 12, 2025. The facility was clean and there were no odors detected. LPA inspected the kitchen and all of the stove burners are in working order. Cleaning chemicals and disinfectants were secured beneath the sink and knives/sharps were secured in a drawer. The refrigerator had the required two day perishable items and the pantry had seven days of non-perishables on-hand. Fruits were observed on the counter and, at time of the entry, residents were eating breakfast. Emergency water was in the garage. While touring the interior LPA observed the PUB 475 posted, as well as Personal Rights, Resident Council information and Visiting Hours. LPA tested two of two resident bathroom water temperatures. The hot water temperatures ranged between 105.3 to 108.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Showers had grab bars and non-skid (Continued on LIC 809-C) (Continued from LIC 809) mats and all disinfectants were secured. LPA toured resident rooms and noted they had the required furnishings of tables, chairs and beds. Bed rail orders were observed on file and all linens were clean and there was an ample supply of linens in hallway closet. LPA toured the exterior of the property and observed the exterior gates were unlocked. There was ample space for residents to walk outside and the bird bath and water fountains were empty for the winter months. LPA observed a shaded seating area and there were no hazards obstructing pathways. After breakfast, LPA observed three residents doing chair exercise and listening to music. LPA reviewed three of three staff training and fingerprint records.and conducted a complete review of resident records. LPA observed medication storage and reviewed the centrally stored medications. Per review of Medication Administration Records, medications are being given as prescribed. LPA interviewed alert residents regarding their quality of care and spoke to staff present regarding care provided. LPA confirmed that administrator has a current administrator certificate which expires on November 16, 2026. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, the facility appears to be in compliance with Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies cited on this date. An exit interview was conducted with Karl Padua, Administrator and a copy of the report and files reviewed (LIC 858 & LIC 859) were given at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 18, 2025
Dec 13, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Michael Tea and Fred Arias conducted an unannounced visit. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. At around 1:13 PM, LPAs Tea and Arias was greeted and granted entry into the facility by caregiver, Honey Cel Nguyen and explained the reason for the visit. The Administrator (AD) Karl Padua arrived shortly after to assist during the visit. The facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents, with a hospice waiver for four. Currently there are six residents, of which four are on hospice during today's visit. Around 1:30 PM, LPAs reviewed six resident files and two staff files. Resident files and staff files contained all required documentation. Upon review of records, the facility is up to date with required quarterly fire drill, which was last conducted in December 10, 2024. AD Padua’s current certificate has expired on November 16, 2024 and completed the renewal process and due to the department’s back log is currently pending. LPAs along with the AD Padua toured the facility around 2:10 PM. LPAs toured the physical plant, checked food service, and the first aid kit. The facility is a single-story home that consists of 5 resident bedrooms, one staff room, 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and attached garage. LPAs observed smoke detectors/carbon monoxide in common areas and bedrooms are operational. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 109.5 F degrees and 111.2 F degrees. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. First aid kit had all the required elements including bandages, tweezers, thermometer, and scissors. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Continuation of Annual Inspection report on LIC809C LPAs observed sharps locked in a kitchen drawer. LPAs also observed toxin substances to be locked and inaccessible to clients in care underneath the kitchen sink. Fire extinguisher was fully charged in the kitchen. Kitchen appliances are mostly operational during today's visit except a few of the stove burners were out of order. LPAs toured the outside grounds and there is ample seating underneath a shaded patio area in the backyard. There is a water fountain and flowers and lemon trees surrounding the seating area. There are two exit gates that are self-latching and operational on both sides of the house. LPAs observed emergency water supply and other supplies in the garage. There is emergency food stored in the pantry in the kitchen. Facility provides activities based on their personal choice, residents work on puzzles, color, and play games. They do exercises and go out for walks if the weather permits. Sometimes the administrator brings his dog for the resident’s entertainment. Residents read to past the time. At the time of the visit, LPAs observed residents watching TV leisurely and eating dinner together. LPAs reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in locked drawers in the kitchen area. Medications are being administered per physician order but there were discrepancies in documentation and management of medications. LPAs explained the importance of documentation and management of medications. LPAs interviewed residents regarding their quality of care and spoke to staff present regarding care provided. Based on the observation 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 Administrator Karl Padua and a copy of this report LIC809, along with the 809-C, LIC858, LIC859 and LIC9102 were read and provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 13, 2024
The state marks this report as 6 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
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?
- 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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Orange County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Heartwell Care Villa
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Proper Living Senior Care
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$5,550 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Princeville - College Park
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$5,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Elegant Care Villa
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$4,650 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Hope Quality Homes
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