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St. Gabriel Care Villa
Small home·Licensed for 4·Garden Grove, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,100 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250
- Home sizeLicensed for 4Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 6, 2026CDSS inspection record
St. Gabriel Care Villa is a small care home in Garden Grove — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 4 residents since 2023. Dementia care and bedridden care are 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 St. Gabriel Care Villa
Is St. Gabriel Care Villa licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is St. Gabriel Care Villa licensed for?
4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has St. Gabriel Care Villa been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is St. Gabriel Care Villa still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does St. Gabriel Care Villa cost?
$5,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,150–$6,250. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 188 other homes of a similar licensed size across Orange County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 188 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does St. Gabriel Care Villa 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 Amethyst Quality Homes LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kindred Hospital Westminster is 2.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can St. Gabriel Care Villa 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.
St. Gabriel Care Villa license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ST. GABRIEL CARE VILLA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306006301. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Amethyst Quality Homes LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 6, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 1 resident
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 4 AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. BDRM 1,3 AND 4 FOR AMBULATORY ONLY. BDRM 2 APPROVED FOR NON-AMBULATORY OR AMBULATORY. HOSPICE CARE WAIVER FOR 4 RESIDENTS.
935 - ELDERLY
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
4 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?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,100a month to start
Likely $4,150–$6,250
From 17 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,100a month
Likely $4,150–$6,400
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,100likely $4,150–$6,250
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,150–$6,400
- $5,100
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,850–$9,500
- $7,100
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
- What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
- What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
- What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
- Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 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.
17 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,250–$6,850.
- 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 17 nearby homes behind this estimate
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- Loving Home CareWestminster · 1.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Victoria Caring HomeCypress · 2.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Family First Home CareCypress · 2.1 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Integrity Guest HomeBuena Park · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Jc Home for Seniors - ThorHuntington Beach · 2.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Faithful Home of Huntington BeachHuntington Beach · 2.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Meadowlark Gardens on CornellHuntington Beach · 2.6 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Lorraine Guest HomeCypress · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Mary's Assisted Home LivingGarden Grove · 2.7 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
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- St. Francis Home for the ElderlyCypress · 3.0 mi · Small home$5,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
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Where it is
- 6081 Cerulean Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92845Address 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 2023, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2023. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 6, 2026.
- On file since
- 2023
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- August 6, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 0
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2023.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Aug 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On August 6, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jenifer Tirre conducted an unannounced required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA was greeted by staff and granted entry after stating the purpose of the visit. Administrator David Alipio was not available to assist with the facility inspection. Direct Support Provider (DSP) Amanda Chacon was able to insist with inspection. The facility is licensed for four (4) ambulatory which one (1) may be non-ambulatory residents with approved hospice waiver for four (4) residents. Currently, there are zero (0) Hospice residents present during today’s visit. This is a single story with detached garage facility. The facility has four private resident bedrooms and two full bathrooms. LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant accompanied by DSP Chacon, and the following was observed: There were no bodies of water on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in operational condition, lighting was provided, and storage for the client's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were available during the visit. Bathrooms were operational with water temperature measured at 116.7 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 73 degrees F. was maintained in the facility. LPA observed the facility to be furnished at the time of the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. CONTINUED ON 809C The kitchen was inspected, and sufficient perishable and non-perishable food was maintained adequately. Facility has one fire extinguisher which was fully charged. LPA observed the facility has supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and all mandated inspection control posters were posted. LPA observed facility has a supply of Emergency food and water. LPA observed First Aid Kit was maintained. A working landline phone was operational. The last fire drill was conducted on July 5, 2026. The facility had operational smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in bedrooms and common areas. Facility has operable alarms for exits. The facility has current liability insurance on file effective 7/26/2026 – 7/26/2027. A review of four residents (R1-R4) service files and two staff (S1-S2) personnel files revealed to be complete. A review of clients Personal and Incidental funds were reviewed and complete. The facility has the current administrator's certification on file for Myrna Alipio - Expiration 07/14/2027. No deficiencies during this inspection visit. An exit interview was conducted with DSP staff Amanda Chacon, and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 6, 2026
Jul 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman conducted an unannounced visit to conduct the annual required visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 3 ambulatory and 1 non-ambulatory clients with a hospice waiver for 4. The facility currently has 4 clients with none on hospice. Divina Alipio has an Administrator Certificate expiring on 06/19/2026. Administrator David Alipio arrived during the visit. The facility appears clean, safe and sanitary. LPA Lyman along with Caregiver Soccorro Sarmiento toured the facility at 11:48 AM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, and reviewed facility documentation. The home consists of four client bedrooms, two shared hall restrooms, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Client bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Client restrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 109.4 and 110.6 degrees F in facility restrooms. Client bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. First aid kit had all the required elements including thermometer, tweezers and scissors. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguisher is fully charged. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. LPA toured the outside grounds and there is ample shaded seating for clients. Exit gates are unlocked, self latching and operational. LPA observed ample emergency food and water supply as well as emergency packs for clients. LPA reviewed the emergency disaster plan as well as infection control plan during the visit. Plans are thorough and complete. Facility conducts quarterly emergency drills with the last one conducted on 07/02/2025. Facility provides activities in the form of games, exercise and outings in the community. At 12:30 PM, LPA reviewed four client files and three staff files. CONTINUED ON LIC 809C DATED 07/17/2025 Client files contained required documents including admission agreements, physician reports and client appraisals. Staff files contained required documents such as criminal background clearance and health screening. Two out of three staff are missing required training hours. LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Facility uses a medication administration record. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet and are being administered per physician order. LPA reviewed P & I money with staff. Ledgers match cash on hand. Based on the observations made from today's visit, deficiency is being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was discussed with the Administrator and a copy was provided to Administrator as well as Appeal Rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 17, 2025
Jul 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman conducted an unannounced visit to conduct the annual required visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 3 ambulatory and 1 non-ambulatory clients with a hospice waiver for 4. The facility currently has 3 clients with none on hospice. Myrna Alipio has an Administrator Certificate expiring on 07/14/2025. Administrator David Alipio arrived during the visit. The facility appears clean and sanitary. LPA Lyman along with Caregiver Soccorro Sarmiento toured the facility at 12:00 PM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, and reviewed facility documentation. The home consists of four client bedrooms, two shared hall bathrooms, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Client bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Client bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured at 107.4 degrees F in facility bathrooms. Client bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. First aid kit had all the required elements including thermometer, tweezers and scissors. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguisher is fully charged. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. LPA toured the outside grounds and there is ample shaded seating for clients. Exit gates are unlocked, self latching and operational. LPA observed ample emergency food and water supply as well as emergency packs for clients. LPA reviewed the emergency disaster plan as well as infection control plan during the visit. Plans are thorough and complete. There is no documentation of emergency drills being conducted. Facility provides activities in the form of games, exercise and outings in the community. At 1:00 PM, LPA reviewed three client files and three staff files. Client files contained required documents including admission agreements, physician reports and client appraisals. Staff files contained required documents such as criminal background clearance and health screening. CONTINUED ON LIC 809C DATED 07/05/2024. At 1:30 PM, LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Facility uses a medication administration record. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet and are being administered per physician order. LPA reviewed P & I money with staff. Ledgers match cash on hand. Based on the observations made from today's visit, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was discussed with the Administrator and a copy was provided to Administrator as well as Appeal Rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 5, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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The nearest licensed homes in Orange County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Hope Quality Homes
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Heartwell Care Villa
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Savant of Garden Grove
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