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Rainbow Cottage

Small home·Licensed for 6·Mission Viejo, California

Licensed since 2004Licence #306002233
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$4,300 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedOctober 4, 2022 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJune 25, 2026CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderRainbow Cottage, Inc.Since 2004 · 2 licensed homes

Rainbow Cottage is a small care home in Mission Viejo — 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 2004. 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 Rainbow Cottage

Is Rainbow Cottage licensed?

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

How many residents is Rainbow Cottage licensed for?

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

Has Rainbow Cottage been cited?

0 Type A and 1 Type B citation since 2004, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.

Is Rainbow Cottage still open?

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

What does Rainbow Cottage cost?

$4,300 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

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

Among 26 other homes of a similar licensed size in Mission Viejo that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $5,500 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 26 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 Rainbow Cottage 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 Rainbow Cottage, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Rainbow Cottage, Inc. — at least 2 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is 1.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Rainbow Cottage 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.

Rainbow Cottage license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “RAINBOW COTTAGE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306002233. 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 Rainbow Cottage, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2004, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 7 state inspection visits since 2004, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation on file since 2004, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 1 substantiated allegation on file since 2004, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 25, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • 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
6 NON-AMBULATORY. 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

This home’s starting rate

$4,300a month to start

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

Likely monthly total

$4,300a month

Likely $4,300–$4,900

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,300this home

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

  • 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 $4,300–$4,900
$4,300
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,300–$8,400
$6,300
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

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

24 homes like this within 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,900–$5,900.

  • 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

Where it is

  • 24301 Lysanda Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691Address 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 7 documents for this home, and its records count 7 visits since 2004. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 25, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
7
Most recent visit
June 25, 2026
Occupied · October 4, 2022 visit
6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated October 4, 2022. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations1typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations1typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 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 2004.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2026110202513020241102022221

The last 36 months — 5 of 7 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jun 25, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ruth Martinez and Taylor Simerly arrived unannounced for the purpose of conducting the Required 1-Year annual evaluation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by the caregiver and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator Hanh Pham holds a valid certificate expiring on October 30, 2027. The facility is a single story structure licensed to provide services for age range 60 and over for six non-ambulatory. A waiver was granted to provide hospice services to four residents at one time. There currently are six residents of which one resident is currently receiving hospice care services. LPAs began the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPAs 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 a two spare refrigerator in the garage. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPAs inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked storage cabinet located in the kitchen in front of the pantry. LPAs reviewed medication and observed medication was labeled and stored inaccessible to residents in care. LPAs observed the first aid kit. LPAs inspected the facility bathrooms and LPAs measured the hot water temperature which measured 112.4 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 Continued on LIC809-C hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies. LPA observed that toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants are stored locked underneath kitchen sink. The facility has an available clean supply of linens. LPAs inspected residents’ bedrooms which have sufficient lighting to ensure safety and comfort. All bedrooms observed to have all required components. Storage space is provided for residents in their bedroom. Smoke detectors/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. LPAs observed there is an enclosed patio that provides shading for the residents. LPA observed a fire extinguisher with service date of August 25, 2025, charged and mounted in the kitchen. Fire drills are conducted every three months. LPAs began the review of records. LPAs reviewed six resident records. All the required documentation was present and reviewed in the residents’ files. 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. 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 facility representative, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 25, 2026
20251 state visit · 3 documents
May 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived unannounced for the purpose of conducting the Required 1-Year annual evaluation using the Care Inspection Tool. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Imelda Navarro and explained the reason for the visit. Licensee/Administrator (Admin) Hanh Pham arrived on site to assist with the visit. Admin holds a valid certificate expiring on October 30, 2025. The facility is a single story structure is licensed to provide services for age range 60 and over for six non-ambulatory. A waiver was granted to provide hospice services to four residents at one time. During today's visit, there are no residents under hospice care and two staff providing care to five residents. LPA toured the physical plant with Caregiver Ma Alojado. Facility is clean and operational. LPA observed five resident bedrooms and three resident bathrooms. There is one additional staff bedroom occupied by two live in staff. Resident bedrooms had all required furnishings. Bathrooms were found to be in compliance, clean, and operational. The hot water temperature measured at 115.3, 108.3, and 112.4 degrees Fahrenheit in the resident bathrooms. All common areas were inspected including the attached two car garage. LPA reviewed the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610E) last updated on March 13, 2022 and observed sufficient emergency food and water in the garage and kitchen pantry, however not all disaster supplies were obtained as noted on the LIC610E. Toxins, disinfectants, sharps, and medications were secured and inaccessible. LPA observed sufficient two-day supply of perishables and seven-day supply of non-perishable food available in the kitchen and garage. LPA toured the exterior portion of the facility. The outdoor passageway is free of obstruction. The exit gate is self-closing and self-latching. LPA observed sufficient seating and shading. The fire extinguisher was mounted and serviced on August 15, 2024. The auditory devices and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Emergency evacuation drills are conducted quarterly, however records are not maintained. Last drill started in December 2024 per Admin. The Complaint Poster, 'See Something, Say Something,' (PUB 475) was available and posted in the correct size. LPA conducted a review of all residents and two staff files. No discrepancies noted. Medications were audited in two out out of five residents. No discrepancies noted. Interviews were conducted with residents. No staff interviews conducted as both staff were assisting residents. The following items were addressed with the Admin: to submit a copy of the amended LIC610E and to obtain disaster supplies noted on the LIC610E, to maintain a log for the drills conducted, and to annually review the plan and to update as necessary. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited. Advisory Notes (LIC9102s) are being issued. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee/Administrator Hanh Pham, and a copy of this report including the LIC809C, and LIC9102s were provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 20, 2025

The state marks this report as 6 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

May 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: POC

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho continued the visit after the annual inspection conducted on today's date to follow up on the deficiencies issued during the annual inspection conducted on June 17, 2024 from 1:50pm-5:00pm. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator Hanh Pham and explained the purpose of the visit. Regarding, 87608(a)(3), Postural Supports, regulation indicates that "a written order from a physician indicating the need for the postural support shall be maintained in the resident’s record." Orders were received by the Plan of Correction (POC) due date. Regarding, 87458(a) & (b)(1), Medical Assessment, indicates medical assessment is made within the last year and also the Tuberculosis (TB) test results are obtained. Medical assessments (LIC602s) and TB test results were provided by the POC due date. Facility has complied with the terms of the POC. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee/Administrator Hanh Pham, and a copy of this report including the the Letter of Deficiency Citations Cleared were provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Incident

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) continued the visit on today's date after completing the annual inspection and Plan of Correction visits. The purpose of this visit is to follow up on a death report received by the Department dated September 5, 2024. Resident #1 (R1) passed away on August 21, 2024 and the time of death is unknown. It was noted that R1 passed in their sleep and was discovered not breathing at 7:15am. During today's visit, LPA interviewed one staff and obtained R1's face sheet, Physician's Report, Placement Appraisal Information. No deficiency is cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee/Administrator Hanh Pham, and a copy of this report including the LIC811 were provided at exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 20, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Jun 17, 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 of conducting the Required 1 Year Inspection using the Care Inspection Tool. LPA Cho was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Ma Alojado and stated the purpose of the visit. The facility is a single story structure located in a residential neighborhood. Facility is licensed to operate for six (6) non-ambulatory and maintains a hospice waiver of four (4). There is one (1) resident under hospice care on today's visit. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There are a total of five resident bedrooms and three resident bathrooms. There is also one staff bedroom and a private staff sun room. There is an additional sun room for the residents. LPA observed the facility to be clean and sanitary. The resident rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. LPA observed bathrooms to be in good repair, provided with handrails, and a non-skid floor mat. The hot water measured at 116.4, 119.1, and 118.9 degrees Fahrenheit in the resident bathrooms. Facility met the two day perishable and seven day non-perishable food supply. LPA observed medications, toxins, and sharps were inaccessible to the residents. The fire extinguisher was serviced on 08/08/23. For the exterior portion, facility had sufficient seating and shading. The exit door was self-closing and self-latching. LPA observed the emergency disaster supplies including food/water. LPA observed the required "See Something, Say Something' (PUB475) posters in the required size. LPA conducted an audit of six residents' files and two staff files. Discrepancies noted. Staff interviews were conducted. Resident interviews were not conducted due to residents were busy at the time of the interview. Medications were audited for four residents. No discrepancies noted. LPA consulted the following: to obtain a doctor's order for the half rail beds for four (4) residents as well as a physician's reports for five (5) residents, obtain a Tuberculosis Test (TB) for two residents, and to pay the annual licensing fee that was due on June 14, 2024. Based on the observations made during today's visit, deficiencies are being cited as per Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Caregivers Imelda Navarro, and Ma Alojado, and a copy of this report including the LIC809C, LIC809Ds, LIC811, and the appeal rights were provided during this visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 17, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents and the questions below stand in their place.

Who holds the licence

Rainbow Cottage, Inc., licensed since 2004, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

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.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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