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Sunny Days Home Care 1
Small home·Licensed for 6·Fountain Valley, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,700 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,850–$5,800
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
- Last state visitJune 30, 2026CDSS inspection record
Sunny Days Home Care 1 is a small care home in Fountain Valley — 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 2016. Bedridden care is not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.
Quick answers and the state record
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Sunny Days Home Care 1
Is Sunny Days Home Care 1 licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Sunny Days Home Care 1 licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Sunny Days Home Care 1 been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Sunny Days Home Care 1 still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Sunny Days Home Care 1 cost?
$4,700 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,850–$5,800. 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 16 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 9 other homes of a similar licensed size in Fountain Valley that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,150 to $5,750 a month, and the middle figure is $4,800 (n = 9 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.
Does Sunny Days Home Care 1 take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Dccv Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center is 0.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Sunny Days Home Care 1 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.
Sunny Days Home Care 1 license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “SUNNY DAYS HOME CARE 1”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306005153. 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 Dccv Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 30, 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 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
State licensing record · September 13, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. 6 NON-AMBULATORY ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
3 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,700a month to start
Likely $3,850–$5,800
From 16 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,700a month
Likely $3,850–$6,000
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
Starting monthly rate$4,700likely $3,850–$5,800
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 16 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 $3,850–$6,000
- $4,700
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,500–$9,100
- $6,700
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for 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 16 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.
16 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,800–$6,150.
- 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 16 nearby homes behind this estimate
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- Crystal Care HomeFountain Valley · 0.2 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Heart Care HomeFountain Valley · 0.6 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Crystal Cove Care #1Fountain Valley · 0.8 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- The Hills of Santa TeresaFountain Valley · 0.9 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sterling Senior Community 12Huntington Beach · 1.1 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Socal Assisted LivingHuntington Beach · 1.3 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Matsonia Lane HomesHuntington Beach · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Jc Home for Seniors - LoveHuntington Beach · 1.6 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ns CareFountain Valley · 1.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Fountain Garden Guest HomeFountain Valley · 1.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Taylor CottageHuntington Beach · 1.7 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Meadowlark Gardens VIIHuntington Beach · 1.7 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Coastside Senior HomeCosta Mesa · 2.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Castlegate ManorHuntington Beach · 2.2 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Touch Guest HomeFountain Valley · 2.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 9448 Kiwi Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708Address 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 2016. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated April 6, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- June 30, 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 2016.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents
Apr 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On April 6, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Eboni Bentley arrived unannounced for the purposes of conducting a required 1-Year annual visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA Bentley was greeted and granted entry by staff, after stating the reason for the visit. Administrator (AD) Clara Han was contacted by telephone, unable to be present during the visit, and designated Caregiver Florentino "Jesse" Pedralvez to sign the report. The facility is licensed to operate forage range 60 and over, for six (6) non-ambulatory elderly residents, with a Hospice Waiver for four (4). The building is a single story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: six (6) resident bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, three (3) bathrooms, living area, dining area, kitchen, an outdoor covered seating areas, and an attached two car garage. During the inspection, LPA Bentley toured inside and outside of the physical plant with staff. There were no obstructions on the premises. A comfortable temperature of 73 degrees F was maintained in the facility. LPA observed the facility to be appropriately furnished at the time of visit and free of clutter and debris. 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 and available at the time of visit. The kitchen was inspected and there is a two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food available. Bathrooms were found to be clean and operational. The water temperatures in bathrooms measured at 111.9 degrees F to 117.0 degrees F. Continues on LIC 809-C…. The first aid kit is maintained and contains all the necessary elements. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were operable. Emergency food, emergency water, and emergency supplies were available. The facility has one (1) fire extinguisher that was charged, mounted, and serviced on April 1, 2026. Liability Insurance is effective July 1, 2025, and expires on July 1, 2026. A working telephone (714-968-4909) remains available, however the facility does not have a device that can be used for video teleconference purposes. A Technical Violation was provided. The facility last conducted an emergency safety drill on March 26, 2019 and a deficiency was cited. During the visit, LPA conducted an audit of six (6) resident files (R1-R6), three (3) staff files (S1-S3), and medication and medication administration records. A total of three (3) resident and two (2) staff were interviewed. Based on today’s observations, a deficiency was cited, as per Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, LIC809-D, Technical Violation, and appeal rights were provided to at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 6, 2026
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.
Feb 10, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Collateral
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman conducted a collateral visit to continue the investigation into complaint #22-AS-20220325133723 at closed facility 306005269. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. During the visit, LPA reviewed and obtained documentation for complaint ##22-AS-20220325133723 as well as delivered findings to Licensee. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 10, 2026
Apr 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived unannounced for the purpose of conducting the Required 1-Year annual evaluation using the Care Inspection Tool. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Jesus Benbinen and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator (Admin) Clara Han arrived on premise to assist with the inspection approximately 9am. Administrator Han has a valid administrator's certificate expiring on February 10, 2027. The facility is a single story structure and is licensed to operate for six non-ambulatory and has a hospice waiver for four residents. LPA observed two caregivers providing care to six residents. During the tour of the physical plant, LPA observed six resident bedrooms and two resident bathrooms. There is a private staff bedroom occupied by two staff and one private staff bathroom. Resident bedrooms had all required furnishings. Bathrooms were found to be in compliance, clean, and operational except the private bathroom of Bedroom #3 evidenced by an unclean sink and shower. The private bathroom is not in use which was confirmed by Resident #5 (R5). The hot water temperature measured at 112.2 and 111.7 degrees Fahrenheit. All common areas were inspected including the attached two car garage which doubled up as an office and laundry area. LPA observed sufficient emergency food and water. Emergency supplies were unavailable. Toxins, disinfectants, sharps, and medications were secured and inaccessible. LPA observed sufficient two-day supply of perishables and seven-day supply of non-perishable food available in the kitchen. LPA toured the exterior portion of the facility. The outdoor passageway is free of obstruction. LPA observed sufficient seating and shading. The outdoor shed was secured and inaccessible. The outdoor fountain did not have water. The fire extinguisher was mounted, charged, and serviced on April 4, 2025. The auditory devices and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational in all areas. Emergency evacuation drills are not conducted quarterly. The first aid kit contains all necessary elements. The Complaint Poster, 'See Something, Say Something,' (PUB 475) was available and posted in the incorrect size of 8.5"x11." LPA conducted a file review of all residents and two staff. No discrepancies noted. Medications were audited for three of six residents. No discrepancies noted. Interviews were also conducted. The following items were addressed during the exit interview: to conduct quarterly emergency disaster drills, to obtain the emergency supplies as indicated on the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610E), to increase the size of the Complaint Poster (PUB 475) to 20"x26," and to deep clean the private bathroom of R5. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited. Advisory Notes (LIC9102s) are being issued. An exit interview was conducted Administrator Clara Han, and a copy of this report including LIC811 and the LIC9102s were provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 15, 2025
The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Apr 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On today's date, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) LPA Rosie Quiroz made an unannounced visit on this day for the purpose of conducting an Annual Required-1 year inspection visit. LPA Quiroz was greeted by Caregiver (CG) 1. Licensee/Administrator (L/AD) Clara Han arrived shortly after and discussed purpose of the visit. The facility is a one story home which consists of: 4 private resident bedrooms, 1 shared resident bedroom, 1 caregiver bedroom, 2 bathrooms for residents, 1 bathroom designated for staff and visitors, living-room, kitchen with dining area, back yard with ample shade and outdoor furniture, garage with operational washer and dryer. The facility is licensed for age range 60 and over, 6 Non-Ambulatory residents, and has a hospice waiver for 4 residents. There is currently (1) one resident currently receiving hospice care services. Administrator Clara Han has a current Administrator's certificate which expires on 2/10/2025. LPA Quiroz along with CG1 toured the interior and exterior of facility. LPAs observed kitchen for proper sanitation and cleanliness. LPAs observed Sharp objects locked and secured in cabinet in kitchen area, and observed toxin substances to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care in locked and secured closet in garage area. The food was observed to meet the minimum requirement of two days perishable and seven days nonperishable food supply for residents in care. Six of six resident bedrooms were observed to have required furnishings including but not limited to: lamp, bed, mattress, night stand and clean linen. LPA Quiroz interacted and interviewed 6 of 6 residents during facility tour. The water temperature in 3 of 3 resident bathrooms were measured to be within normal limits. The Grab bars and non-slip mats were observed in resident bathrooms. Room temperature inside the facility was recorded to be 74 degrees F. CONTINUED NEXT LIC 809-C PAGE... CONTINUED...The outside grounds were inspected during facility tour, and no bodies of water were observed. No pool available at this facility. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. LPAs observed one fire extinguishers mounted and charged in kitchen area, which was last serviced on 4/23/2023. LPAs observed and tested functional and operational carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. (AD) Clara Han reports fire drills are conducted bi-monthly with staff and residents. Last facility fire drill was conducted on October 7,2023 indicating " We will be conducting a fire drill this week." (AD) Clara Han reported offering the following indoor and outdoor activities at the facility according to weather conditions: "Ball throwing exercises, puzzles, outdoor walks in wheelchairs, board games and bike peddling exercises." LPA Quiroz reviewed whether the facility is operating within capacity limitations and reviewed repeated violations, no repeated violations assessed. During today's visit, LPAs reviewed resident and personnel records. 6 of 6 Resident files and 4 of 4 personnel files were found to be within Title 22 California Code of Regulations. LPA Quiroz reviewed centrally stored medications during today's visit. (See LIC 9102-TV) Based on the observations made during today’s visit; there are no deficiencies being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was read and reviewed with (L/AD) Clara Han, and a copy of this report, LIC 858, LIC 859 and LIC 9102-TV pages were provided at exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 3, 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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Orange County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Fountain Valley Senior Care
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$4,650 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Miles Place of Fountain Valley 2
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$4,950 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Mi Luna Assisted Living
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$5,850 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Crystal Care Home
Fountain Valley · Small home · 0.2 mi away
$4,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Sterling Senior Living 2
Fountain Valley · Small home · 0.4 mi away
$4,900 a month to start · Covelight estimate