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St. Francis HomeLicense #300600905 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareSt. Francis HomeLicense #300600905 · 1718 West Sixth Street, Santa Ana, CA · (714) 542-0381Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Starting rate$2,000/mo

Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026 · See costs

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  • (714) 542-0381

    From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

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Santa Ana · Licensed for 74

(714) 542-0381

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Large community · Licensed for 74 · Santa Ana

St. Francis Home

1718 West Sixth Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703 · Licensed since 1994

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St. Francis Home

Overview

Starting rate

$2,000 a month

Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Languages spoken: English and SpanishReported on Caring.com · September 9, 2026
  • Licensed for 74: a large care communityThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 6 residents
  • Hospiceup to 6 residents

Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.

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
6 NON-AMBULATORY, HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

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.

  • Assisted living

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Help with bathing or showering

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Diabetes care

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

  • Incontinence care

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

  • Activities of daily living the home lists help withPersonal care

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Hands-on help or cueingSupervised bathing

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

As needs change

  • Medicines

    Level of medication service: reminders only

    Caring.com · September 9, 2026

  • 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 St. Francis Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$2,000a month to start

Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026 · See the home’s page ↗

Monthly cost breakdownWith a studio and basic help · room, care and fees$2,000likely 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$2,000this home

    The home lists this starting rate on its own website for rates vary, seen October 5, 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 (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 $2,000–$2,600
$2,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $2,000–$6,150
$4,500
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 homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,300 to $5,795

$2,000$5,795

This homeA nearby home’s published starting rate

8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,650–$5,650.

  • Oakmont of OrangeOrange · 1.9 mi · Large community
    $5,795Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Town & CountrySanta Ana · 2.4 mi · Large community
    $5,260Listed on its own website · grace gardens memory care room, poppy, daisy, or tulip model · seen October 5, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
  • Park PlazaOrange · 3.0 mi · Large community
    $3,615Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Park View EstatesFountain Valley · 3.2 mi · Large community
    $3,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
  • Brookdale BrookhurstWestminster · 3.6 mi · Large community
    $2,445Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Ivy Terrace at South CoastSanta Ana · 3.7 mi · Large community
    $4,495Listed on its own website · private studio & companion suites available floor plans · seen October 27, 2026
  • Carmel Village Retirement CommunityFountain Valley · 4.2 mi · Large community
    $3,395Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Brookdale Garden GroveGarden Grove · 4.5 mi · Large community
    $2,300Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on its own website for rates vary, seen October 5, 2026.

  • 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.

Ask for the price

An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

Rooms & the spaces they will use (10)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Shared / companion rooms
  • Private rooms

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Outdoor spaceFountain of the Sacred Heart with it's multicolored lights and cascading waters · Sacred Heart Fountain · Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto · Multiple spots for rest and prayer · Enclosed Grounds · Garden

    Fountain of the Sacred Heart with it's multicolored lights and cascading waters · Sacred Heart Fountain · Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto · Multiple spots for rest and prayer — reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

    Enclosed Grounds — reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

    Garden — reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared / companion rooms

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Common areasEnclosed grounds · Worship chapel · Beautiful Worship Chapel · Communal dining room · Indoor Common Areas

    Enclosed grounds · Worship chapel · Beautiful Worship Chapel — reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

    Communal dining room — reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

    Indoor Common Areas — reported on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Room typesPrivate single rooms · Semi-private double rooms · Studio

    Private single rooms · Semi-private double rooms — reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

    Studio — reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • LaundryDone by staff

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

  • Residents may bring their own furniture

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • AmenitiesBlue marble Sacred Heart fountain · Multicolored lights · Cascading water · Sacred Heart Fountain · Multiple spots for rest and prayer · Intercom system · and 2 more

    Blue marble Sacred Heart fountain · Multicolored lights · Cascading water · Sacred Heart Fountain · Multiple spots for rest and prayer — reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

    Intercom system · Laundry · General laundry service — reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Salon or barber

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (8)Dining style · Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen · Meals provided per day
  • Dining styleMixed

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen

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

  • Meals provided per day3

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Snacks available

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Meals served in the room

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Places to eat on siteDining room

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Dining atmosphereNutritionally balanced meals

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (6)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered · Exercise or fitness program
  • The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itDaily activities

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Activity types offeredSeminars · Daily Activities · Field Trips · Shopping Excursions · Bingo · Movies · and 7 more

    Seminars · Daily Activities · Field Trips · Shopping Excursions · Bingo · Movies · Arts and Crafts · Live Entertainment · Holiday and Birthday Celebrations · Music and Song · Bible Reflection · Religious and Spiritual Services and Activities — reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

    Activities On-site — reported on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Exercise or fitness programExercise Programs

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Trips outside the home

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Religious services at the home

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Religious services off site

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

Faith, culture & language (5)Religious observance supported · Languages spoken by caregivers · Gender mix as stated
  • Religious observance supportedThe chapel provides residents spiritual comfort. · Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament · Daily Holy Mass

    The chapel provides residents spiritual comfort. — reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament · Daily Holy Mass — reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish · Spanish

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

  • Gender mix as statedWomen only

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Clergy or chaplain visits

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Languages the home communicates with families inEnglish · Spanish

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (5)Events the home invites families to · Transport to medical appointments · Office or phone hours as published
  • Events the home invites families to

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Transport to medical appointments

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Office or phone hours as published8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • SettingResidential neighborhood

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Transport for group outings

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

About the home (2)Brand or trade name · For-profit or nonprofit
  • Brand or trade nameSaint Francis Home

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • For-profit or nonprofitFaith based nonprofit

    Reported on st-francis-home.org · seen October 5, 2026.

Where it is

1718 West Sixth Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Kindred Hospital - Santa AnaHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.9 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 #300600905 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jan 28, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport 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) Veronica Villalpando. For today’s visit, LPA observed a total of 32 residents in care. LPA observed the AD certificate for AD Villalpando which expires on July 9, 2026. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD Villalpando. The facility is a two story structure and is licensed for a capacity of 74 residents. There are a total of 75 bedrooms. There are seven public bathrooms available in the hallways of the facility for resident use. LPA observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and were kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. The last fire alarm inspection was conducted on December 16, 2025. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. LPA observed bathrooms to have hand washing signs posted. Water temperature tested between 107.7-113.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum the 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 with a service date of May 8, 2025. CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C During the tour LPA observed a monthly activities calendar posted by the residents' bedroom hallway. LPA also observed residents having breakfast and participating in the morning Rosary. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, located by the front receptionist desk. 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 observed a shaded patio area with furniture, and observed that the grounds were free of any hazards. There are two exit gates in the backyard. LPA reviewed five resident files and four staff files. LPA interviewed residents and staff present. Based on the observations made on today's inspection, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with AD Villalpando. A copy of this report was provided at the time of exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 28, 2026

20252 state visits · 2 documents

Sep 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - IncidentReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Incident

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr made an unannounced case management visit for the purpose of conducting a health and safety inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Administrator (AD) Veronica Villalpando. LPA explained the reason for the visit. LPA conducted a case management visit to follow up on self reported Usual Incident/Injury Report (UIIR) dated August 20, 2025. Per UIIR on August 18, 2025 Resident 1 (R1) passed away. LPA and AD conducted a toured of the facility and observed the facility has electricity, water, and gas. Water temperature tested at 113.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Resident bedrooms were observed to have the required furnishings. Certificate of liability insurance was observed to be current. The kitchen was observed to be clean and organized and a 2-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food was observed. Medications are kept locked in a cabinet in the Medication Room. Knives are kept locked in the kitchen. All and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins, and disinfects were observed to be inaccessible to Residents. Based on observations made during today’s inspection, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with AD Villalpando and a copy of this report was provided at the time of exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 5, 2025
Jan 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. and Nancy Guillen conducted an unannounced visit for the Required 1 Year Inspection. LPAs explained the purpose of today’s visit, and were greeted and granted entry by Emma Vasquez. The Administrator (AD) Veronica Villalpando was notified by telephone and arrived shortly. For today’s visit, LPAs observed a total of 34 residents in care. LPAs toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD Villalpando. The facility is a two story structure and is licensed for a capacity of 74 residents. There are a total of 75 bedrooms of which 60 are private bedrooms with private bathrooms. There are an additional five public bathrooms available in the hallways of the facility for resident useace, and. LPAs observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage sp kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. LPAs observed bathrooms to have hand washing signs posted. Water temperature tested between 124.5.0-149 degrees Fahrenheit; a Deficiency was cited on today's date. 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 with a service date of May 31, 2024. During the tour LPAs observed a monthly activities calendar posted by the resident bedrooms hallway. LPAs also observed residents playing Bingo. LPAs observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, located by the front receptionist desk. Continued on LIC 809-C Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply. LPAs observed that First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPAs observed that medications and toxins were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. For the exterior portion, LPAs observed a shaded patio area with furniture, and observed that the grounds were free of any hazards. There are two exit gates in the backyard. One of the exits was in disrepair and being held shut by a brick and wood panel; a Deficiency was cited on today's date. LPAs reviewed four resident files and four staff files. LPAs interviewed residents and staff present. LPAs observed the licensee was not conducting quarterly drills; a Deficiency was cited on today's date. Based on the observations made on today's inspection, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with AD Villalpando. A copy of this report was provided at the time of exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 7, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Apr 30, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport 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) Veronica Villalpando. For today’s visit, LPA observed a total of 36 residents in care. LPA Ramirez toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD Villalpando. The facility is a two story structure and is licensed for a capacity of 74 residents. There are a total of 75 bedrooms, each bedroom has their individual bathroom. LPA Ramirez 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. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. LPA observed bathrooms to have hand washing signs posted. Water temperature tested between 114.0-118.1 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 and mounted. During the tour LPA observed a monthly activities calendar posted by the resident bedrooms hallway. LPA also observed as residents were participating in one of today's activity which was guitar performance/singing. LPA Ramirez observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, located by the front receptionist desk. CONTINUED ON LIC9099-C... 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 patio area with furniture, and observed that the grounds were free of any hazards. There are two exit gates in the backyard. On the patio LPA observed a gated pool. LPA reviewed six resident files and four 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 exit interview was conducted with AD Villalpando. A copy of this report was provided at the time of exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 30, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Mar 1, 2023Facility evaluation reportCase Management - IncidentReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Incident

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Ruth Martinez conducted an unannounced case management visit today. LPA arrived at facility was greeted and granted entry by staff and was signed in. LPA met with Sister Elia Caro, Administrator and explained the nature of the visit. This visit is to follow up an incident report that was self reported on February 21, 2023 regarding R1 AWOL incident on February 19,2023. LPA completed a resident file review and interviewed staff. Per staff at 4:40pm on 02/29/23 R1 signed out of the community and Administrator asked if they would return in time for dinner. Per R1 they indicated they would be having dinner with a friend. Between 7:00pm – 8:00pm it was observed R1 had not returned to the facility and staff they immediately called R1 on her cell phone and called R1’s son. Per local Police Department a report could not be filed until 72 hours after. Upon the 72 hour mark facility Administrator made a police report for the absence of R1. Son of R1 reported that he had spoken to R1 and it was indicated that they did not wish to return to the facility because they did not want to live there any longer. Son indicated to Administrator that if that was his mothers wishes that was how it would be. Regardless of the indications Administrator continues to be proactive on finding R1 and have them return to the community. LPA took a tour of the physical plant of the facility and inspected R1’s bedroom. R1 has a private bedroom and it was observed personal belonging still remained in the bedroom. LPA found that facility acted appropriately and in a timely manner to address the incident and all other immediate attention to incident in question. LPA did not observe any immediate and/or safety risks in or out of the facility. This report was reviewed with Administrator and a copy of the report was provided and left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 1, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Feb 15, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shobhana Frank made an unannounced visit to the facility today to conduct required 1 year inspection. During today’s visit, LPA met with Administrator Elia Caro and explain the purpose of today's visit. LPA Frank toured the facility, inspected resident rooms and bathrooms, reviewed staff training records. LPA Frank reviewed centrally stored medications and records, reviewed food services, and inspected the kitchen. LPA observed COVID - visitation station equipped with hand sanitizer, thermometer, Gloves, visitors log, COVID posters throughout the facility, reviewed LIC 808) Mitigation Plan. In addition, LPA Frank tested the hot water temperature, which measured 118.3 degrees F in resident bathroom. Resident areas were noted to be a comfortable temperature. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. The facility also has fire extinguisher that was mounted and charged. LPA Frank confirmed food supply: 2 day supply of perishables and 7 day supply of non-perishable food is available for the number of residents present. Hygiene supplies and supply of linen were observed in quantities for the number of residents in care. LPA observed locked areas for toxins and hazardous items. Medication were observed locked in cabinet. LPA observe the facility to be clean and in good repair. LPA Frank reviewed : 1.) Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610E); 2 ) LIC 9020A Client Roster; LIC 808) Mitigation Plan and 3) Current Liability Insurance, Designation of Administrative Responsibility (LIC308) and Personnel Report (LIC500); Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies are being cited in area inspected. This report was discussed with the facility representative and a copy was providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 15, 2022

License holder

Franciscan Missionary Sisters, licensed since 1994.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 1994, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
6
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 1994, 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 homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations01
Substantiated allegations02
Total complaints06

“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 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ 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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Is St. Francis Home licensed?

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

How many residents is St. Francis Home licensed for?

74 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has St. Francis Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1994, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is St. Francis Home still open?

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

What does St. Francis Home cost?

$2,000 a month to start — listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on its own website for rates vary, seen October 5, 2026.

Among 77 other homes of a similar licensed size across Orange County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $5,963 a month, and the middle figure is $4,830 (n = 77 other homes publishing a starting rate).

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Does St. Francis Home 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 Franciscan Missionary Sisters, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kindred Hospital - Santa Ana is 0.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can St. Francis Home 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.

St. Francis Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “ST. FRANCIS HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #300600905. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 74 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Franciscan Missionary Sisters, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 1994, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 1994, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1994, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1994, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is January 28, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 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

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