Small home · Licensed for 6 · Laguna Hills

Southport Cottage

24981 Southport St, Laguna Hills, CA 92653Licensed since 2026

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,500 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,750 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 6 residents
Hospiceup to 6 residents
Bedriddenup to 1 resident

Not on file: dementia approval.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 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. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS, ONE (1) OF WHICH MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #1, 2, 3, OR 4. WAIVER GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6).

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Southport Cottage: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,500a month to start

Likely $4,500–$6,750

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

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,500likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

Starting monthly rate$5,500likely $4,500–$6,750
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 2 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 (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,500–$6,900: $5,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,300–$10,050: $8,000

How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance

MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
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 October 1, 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.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,700 to $8,500

24 homes like this within 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,950–$5,900.

Adelanto Covenant Care 2Laguna Hills · 0.2 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Loving Elderly Care HomeLaguna Hills · 0.4 mi · Small home
$3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Rainbow Cottage IILaguna Hills · 0.5 mi · Small home
$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
St. Joseph's HomeMission Viejo · 0.6 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Vividus Senior LivingMission Viejo · 0.6 mi · Small home
$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Aaa Laguna Hills Assistance Care HomeLaguna Hills · 0.6 mi · Small home
$3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Aegean Hills Senior LivingMission Viejo · 0.6 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Pacific Sun Senior CareMission Viejo · 0.6 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Comfort Cottages #1Laguna Hills · 0.7 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Port ViejoMission Viejo · 0.7 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Ak and David Senior CareLake Forest · 0.7 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Golden Years Residential CareMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Paradise Residential Senior Care 2Lake Forest · 0.8 mi · Small home
$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
A Pericles Elderly Care HomeMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Pacifica CottageMission Viejo · 0.9 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Rainbow CottageMission Viejo · 1.0 mi · Small home
$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Oasis Home for the Elderly IIMission Viejo · 1.0 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Mission Viejo Care Cottages 2Mission Viejo · 1.0 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Soleil Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.3 mi · Small home
$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Chapters RCFEMission Viejo · 1.4 mi · Small home
$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Infinity Home CareMission Viejo · 1.5 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
A Faithful HomeMission Viejo · 1.7 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Aspen VillaMission Viejo · 1.7 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Basia Residential CareLake Forest · 1.7 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 2 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.

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.

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 move-in 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.

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Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

24981 Southport St, Laguna Hills, CA 92653Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Memorialcare Saddleback Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.1 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #306006869 · See the state’s own record

The full record — 1 document

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jul 28, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an announced visit to conduct the pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with applicants Emmanuel Dizon and Sherry Dizon. An initial application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 1 can be bedridden (bedrooms 1, 2, 3 and 4 are approved for bedridden) was submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) on October 29, 2025. Facility requested a hospice waiver for 6. Facility phone number is 949-215-0869. Structure. The facility is a one story house with 4 resident bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen and an attached 2 car garage. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something sign (PUB 475 poster) posted in the living room and is visible from the door. LPA observed the fire extinguisher in the kitchen, is fully charged. Resident rooms. LPA observed all the resident rooms have the required furnishings and bed linens. LPA observed there is a TV in the living room. The dining room and living room both have fireplaces that have been covered and are inaccessible to residents. LPA observed extra linens stored in the hall pantry. Bathrooms. Facility has 3 bathrooms and all bathrooms are clean and operational. Water Temperature. The hot water measured 109.4 in all 3 bathrooms. Emergency Phone Numbers & Exit Plan. LPAs observed the following postings, Personal Rights of Residents, Facility's Theft and Loss Policy, Rights of Resident Councils and the Emergency Disaster plan. The facility sketch showing all emergency exits and exit routes is posted throughout the facility. Appliances. LPA observed the 5 burner gas stove lights unassisted, microwave oven and refrigerator and dishwasher are all clean and operational. The applicant reported that the stove will have the knobs removed when not in use. LPA observed the washer and dryer are in the garage. Food Service. LPAs observed a 3 day emergency supply of food and water in the kitchen. Toxins and cleaning supplies are kept in the garage in a locked cabinet. Resident & Staff Files will be kept secured in the hall closet. Medications will be locked in the medication closet in the hallway. First-Aid Kit & Book are kept locked in the medication closet. LPA observed the first aid kit has all the required elements. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials. LPAs observed crossword puzzles in the living room and coloring in the activity room. Fire clearance, the fire clearance was approved by Orange County Fire Authority on February 10, 2026. Backyard The LPA observed a table with an umbrella and chairs to sit outside. No bodies of water observed. Both exit gates are operational and self closing. Smoke Detectors/Carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Component III: Waived as applicant is owner/ operator of other licensed facilities. Facility has an internet device (Tablet) dedicated for resident use only. LPA observed all exit doors including exit doors in resident rooms have door alarms that are operational. The facility is ready to be licensed. LPA informed the applicant that final approval for licensure will be approved by CAB (Central Applications Bureau) in Sacramento. Applicants stated they understood. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the applicants.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 28, 2026

License holder

Joyful Home Corporation, licensed since 2026.

Operates 8 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

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The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 1
Total complaints: 0
Substantiated allegations: 0
Type A citations: 0
Type B citations: 0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2026, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size

	This home	Typical
Type A citations	0	0
Type B citations	0	0
Substantiated allegations	0	0
Total complaints	0	0

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe 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

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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 stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Southport Cottage

Is Southport Cottage licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Southport Cottage licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Southport Cottage been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 1 state visit over the same years.

Is Southport Cottage still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Southport Cottage cost?

$5,500 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,500–$6,750. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Laguna Hills that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,900 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,850 (n = 6 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 Southport Cottage take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 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 Joyful Home Corporation, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Joyful Home Corporation — at least 7 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is 1.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Southport Cottage keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.