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Sacred Heart Senior Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·Lake Forest, California

Licensed since 2020Licence #306005755
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,200 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedMarch 8, 2023 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJune 4, 2026CDSS inspection record

Sacred Heart Senior Care is a small care home in Lake Forest — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2020.

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 Sacred Heart Senior Care

Is Sacred Heart Senior Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Sacred Heart Senior Care licensed for?

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

Has Sacred Heart Senior Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Sacred Heart Senior Care still open?

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

What does Sacred Heart Senior Care cost?

$5,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,250–$6,400. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Lake Forest that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,950 to $5,250 a month, and the middle figure is $4,200 (n = 5 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Sacred Heart Senior Care 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 Sacred Heart Senior Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center 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 Sacred Heart Senior Care 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.

Sacred Heart Senior Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SACRED HEART SENIOR CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306005755. 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 Sacred Heart Senior Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 4, 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 6 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 IN ROOM #2. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Medicines

    Level of medication service: reminders only

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

    caring.com · 2026-09-09

  • 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

2 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?”

Care & day-to-day support

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

  • Works with hospice

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Help with bathing or showering

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Assistance with transfers

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Level of medication serviceReminders only

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Therapies availablePhysical therapy

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Diabetic / carbohydrate-controlled diet

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Help with dressing and grooming

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Building is wheelchair accessible

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Medication management

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Pharmacy services on site

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Nights & staffing

  • 24-hour supervision claimed

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Secured building entry

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Emergency call system

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,200a month to start

Likely $4,250–$6,400

From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,200a month

Likely $4,250–$6,550

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
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,200likely $4,250–$6,400

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$4,000this home · one time

    The home lists this one-time fee on Caring.com, seen September 9, 2026.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,250–$6,550
$5,200
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $8,250–$10,550
$9,200

Costs & moving in

  • Payment methodsCheck

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

24 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,050–$6,000.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 24 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 25602 Willow Bend, Lake Forest, CA 92630Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2022, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2020. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 4, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
6
Most recent visit
June 4, 2026
Occupied · March 8, 2023 visit
6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated March 8, 2023. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unfounded” (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 citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 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 2020.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202411020232202022110

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jun 4, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On June 4, 2026, at 8:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Kim conducted an unannounced required 1-Year annual visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA Kim met with Administrator (ADMIN) Marebith Nary and explained the purpose of the visit The facility is licensed to have a capacity of six (6) nonambulatory residents, of which one may be bedridden, and a hospice waiver for six (6) residents. LPA Kim observed the following. The facility is a one-story house with an attached 2-car garage with six (6) resident bedrooms, three bathrooms, dining room, a kitchen, a living room, and outdoor shaded patio. LPA Kim toured inside and outside of the physical plant. There are no obstructions or bodies of water on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, storage for each resident’s personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. All bedrooms were inspected: Resident room 1, Resident Room 2, Resident Room 3, Resident Room 4, Resident Room 5, and Resident Room 6. Bathrooms were found to be clean and operational. The water temperature measured between 121.4 degrees F and 125.4 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 74 degrees F was maintained in the facility. LPA Kim observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents Evaluation Report Continues on LIC 809-C During the visit, LPA Kim observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents, and sanitizing stations in common areas. LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The kitchen was inspected and there is a two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food available and maintained properly. Emergency food, emergency water and emergency supplies are stored in the garage. All mandated inspection control posters were posted. The facility has smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors that were operable. The Certificate of Liability Insurance is effective from April 21, 2026 to April 21, 2027. The facility conducts Fire/Safety Drills quarterly and was last conducted on May 3, 2026. Four (4) fire extinguishers are in the facility that were mounted in the kitchen, in front of bedroom #2, and two extinguishers in the garage that were last inspected on May 21, 2026. A working telephone Facility phone number (949-600-7009) and tablet device dedicated to the residents both remain available. First Aid Kit contained all the necessary elements. LPA Kim conducted an audit of six (6) residents (R1-R6) files, and six (6) staff (S1-S6) personnel files, and medication and medication administration records. LPA observed S1 without a health screening form and S2, S3, and S4 without a completed health screening form. LPA conducted interviews for two (2) residents and two (2) staff. Based on today’s visit, deficiencies were cited as per the Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of California Code of Regulations (CCR). LPA observed bathrooms used by residents hot water temperature measured between 121.4 degrees F to 125.4 degrees F. LPA observed S1 did not have a health screening form in their file and S2, S3, and S4 did not have a completed health screening form in their file at the time of the visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided to Administrator Marebith Nery.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 4, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jun 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Celine Rodriguez conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA Rodriguez was greeted and granted entry by facility administrator (AD) Marebith Nery. For this visit, there are a total of 6 residents in care, of which 2 are on hospice. LPA Rodriguez observed the administrator certificate for Marebith Nery which expires on July 22, 2025. LPA Rodriguez observed that the PUB475 "See Something, Say Something" poster was posted in the hallway of the facility. The facility has a total of 6 bedrooms, of which all private resident rooms. LPA Rodriguez toured each bedroom in the facility and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Facility was observed to have 3 bathrooms, of which were observed to be in good repair, and toilets were operational. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. Hot water was measured at 113.6 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA Rodriguez observed that the facility had a two-day supply of perishables and a seven-day supply of non-perishable food. LPA Rodriguez observed hallways were free of obstructions. For the exterior portion, LPA Rodriguez observed patio furniture under shading, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There are 2 gates in the backyard, which both were self-closing and self-latching. No bodies of water were observed. LPA Rodriguez observed that the facility has fire extinguishers that were charged, mounted and located in the throughout the facility with maintenance tags dated for July 2024. Sharp items, and medications were observed to be in a locked cabinet located in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA Rodriguez observed that the facility has the Emergency Disaster and Evacuation plan located in the facility binder, and emergency supplies located in the garage and in a pantry. LPA Rodriguez reviewed all six resident files. LPA Rodriguez reviewed staff files, and observed that present staff members are cleared and associated to the facility. For today's visit deficiencies were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with AD Nery. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were explained and provided during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 6, 2025

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20241 state visit · 1 document
Jun 18, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. conducted an unannounced visit for the Required 1 Year Inspection. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit, and was greeted and granted entry by Administrator (AD) Anna Aldiano. For today’s visit, LPA observed a total of five residents in care and three staff members on duty. LPA observed the Administrator's Certificate for facility AD Anna Aldiano which expires on April 03, 2026. LPA Ramirez toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD Aldiano. The facility is a single level structure and is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents, of which six may be on hospice and one bedridden. There are a total of five bedrooms, of which five are resident bedrooms and one staff office. LPA Ramirez toured each bedroom in the facility and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of three restrooms of which one is for staff and two are for residents. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Water temperature tested between 106.7-109.0 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguishers were charged, mounted and one was located by the dining room, one by the resident bedrooms hallway and on in the garage. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C.. LPA Ramirez observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is located by the kitchen. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply. LPA observed that First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPA observed that medications and toxins were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. For the exterior portion, LPA Ramirez observed a shaded area, patio furniture, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There are two gates in the backyard, which both are self-closing and self-latching. No bodies of water were observed. LPA reviewed five resident files and two staff files. LPA interviewed residents and staff present. For today's visit deficiencies were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An immediate $500 Civil Penalty was issued during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with AD Aldiano. A copy of this report was provided at the time of exitthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 18, 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.

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

  • Rooms come furnished

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Outdoor spaceWalking paths · Garden

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Wifi in resident rooms

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Common areasDining room

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Cable or satellite TV

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • LaundryDone by staff

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Visitor parking

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • AmenitiesMove-in coordination

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food

  • Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Food allergy management

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • All-day or flexible dining

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meal timesScheduled meals

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meals served in the room

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Family may eat with the resident

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day

  • Activity types offeredMovie nights

    Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Faith, culture & language

  • Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish

    Reported on seniorly.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.

  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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