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Sunshine Retirement Home

Small home·Licensed for 6·Villa Park, California

Licensed since 2005Licence #306002996
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$5,000 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitAugust 14, 2026CDSS inspection record

Sunshine Retirement Home is a small care home in Villa Park — 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 2005. 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 Sunshine Retirement Home

Is Sunshine Retirement Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Sunshine Retirement Home licensed for?

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

Has Sunshine Retirement Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2005, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Sunshine Retirement Home still open?

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

What does Sunshine Retirement Home cost?

$5,000 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 187 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 = 187 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 Sunshine Retirement Home 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 Marquez, Marieta, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Chapman Global Medical Center is 1.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Sunshine Retirement Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Sunshine Retirement Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SUNSHINE RETIREMENT HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306002996. 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 Marquez, Marieta, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2005, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2005, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2005, 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 2005, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is August 14, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 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
6 NON-AMBULATORY, HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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

This home’s starting rate

$5,000a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$5,000a month

Likely $5,000–$5,600

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 · where the price comes from
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$5,000this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 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 (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 $5,000–$5,600
$5,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,100
$7,000
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

15 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,150–$7,850.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 17846 Tacoma Circle, Villa Park, CA 92861Address 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 2021, the state has filed 7 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2005. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 14, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
6
Most recent visit
August 14, 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 2005.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20262202025110202422020221102021110

The last 36 months — 5 of 7 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents
Aug 14, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: POC

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a Plan of Correction (POC) visit for deficiencies issued during the required annual inspection that was conducted on July 17, 2026. LPA was greeted and granted entry by (AD) Marieta Marquez. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Regarding the Type B citation 1569.625(b)(2). LPA reviewed 2 of 2 updated staff trainings files dated July 23-26, 2026. Therefore, the citation has been cleared. Regarding Type A citation 1569.605. The Licensee has not obtained current liability insurance; therefore, a Type A citation will issued today. Based on today's observations one citation is being issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. One of two citations issued during the required annual inspection conducted on July 17, 2026, has been cleared. An exit interview was conducted with AD and a copy of this report, POC Clearance letter and Appeal Rights were provided during the exit interview.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 14, 2026

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: HSC 1569.605 · Plan of correction due date: Aug 15, 2026

1569.605 On and after July 1, 2015, all residential care facilities for the elderly, except those facilities that are an integral part of a continuing care retirement community, shall maintain liability insurance covering injury to residents and guests in the amount of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and three million dollars ($3,000,000) in the total annual aggregate, caused by the negligent acts or omissions to act of, or neglect by, the licensee or its employees. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During today's visit LPA observed that the liability insurance is expired which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in carethe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 14, 2026

Plan of correction: Licensee to email LPA the updated liability insurance by POC due date.

Jul 17, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. conducted an unannounced visit for the Required 1 Year Inspection. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit, and was greeted and granted entry by Administrator (AD) Marieta Marquez. For today’s visit, LPA observed a total of three residents in care and two staff members on duty. LPA observed the Administrator Certificate for AD Marieta Marquez which expires on October 30, 2026. LPA Ramirez toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD Marquez. The facility is a one-story home and is licensed for six non-ambulatory resident. The facility has a Hospice waiver approved for two. There are a total of six bedrooms of which one is for staff. LPA Ramirez toured each bedroom in the facility and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. LPA observed all windows were screened. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of three restrooms. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested 106.1 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged and mounted by the hallway. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C... LPA Ramirez observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan located by the dining room. Licensee was advised to use the update Emergency Distaste Plan (LIC610E) dated December 2025. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply. LPA observed that the First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPA observed that medications and toxins were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Medications are locked in a cabinet by the residents' bedroom hallway. For the exterior portion, LPA Ramirez observed a shaded area, patio furniture, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There are two gates in the backyard. No bodies of water were observed. LPA reviewed three of three resident files and three staff file. LPA observed that two of two caregivers completed their last training on June 2025, a citation is being issued today. LPA interviewed three residents and three staff. For today's visit two deficiencies were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with AD Marquez. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided at the time of exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 17, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jul 11, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On July 11, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samer Haddadin conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Sunshine Retirement Home. The facility holds a license to care for six non-ambulatory residents and a hospice waiver for two individuals, although none were receiving hospice services at the time of inspection. During the visit, four residents were in care. Administrator Marieta Marquez maintains a valid certificate through October 30, 2024. A thorough tour of the physical plant and grounds revealed the home to be clean, safe, and sanitary. The facility comprises five resident bedrooms, two common restrooms, one dedicated resident restroom, a staff room, a living room, a dining room, and a kitchen. Each resident bedroom was appropriately furnished with required bed linens, adequate closet and drawer space, and functional furniture. Bathrooms were fitted with secure and operational toilets, faucets, and grab bars; showers were free of mold and mildew; and water temperatures ranged from 117.9 °F to 120.5 °F, within acceptable limits. Supplies of bath towels, toiletries, and personal hygiene products were ample, and all common areas and doorways were clear of hazards or obstructions. The kitchen was well stocked with both perishable and non-perishable foods, and all appliances operated correctly. Safety systems—including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits—were tested and found fully functional and properly maintained. All toxic substances were stored securely. Outdoor areas featured ample shaded seating, and exit gates were unlocked but equipped with self-latching mechanisms. A records review encompassed three resident files and four staff files. Each resident file contained the required admission agreement, physician reports, and resident appraisal. Medications were stored securely and administered in accordance with physician orders. The facility’s emergency disaster plan and infection control plan were comprehensive and up to date. Documentation showed the most recent fire drill occurred on June 25, 2025.No violations of Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 of the California Code of Regulations were identified. An exit interview was held with facility administration, and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 11, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Aug 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: POC

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman conducted an unannounced Plan of Correction (POC) visit to follow up on deficiencies cited on 07/31/2024. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Deficiency cited under Health and Safety Code 1569.605 pertaining to Liability Insurance has been cleared. Licensee provided proof of insurance. Licensee has complied with the POC. Deficiency cited under Health and Safety Code 1569.695(c) pertaining to Emergency Drills has been cleared. Licensee provided proof of emergency drill. Licensee has complied with the POC. Deficiency cited under Title 22 Regulation 87608(a)(3) pertaining to Postural Supports has been cleared. Licensee provided proof of physician orders for bed rails. Licensee has complied with the POC. During today's visit, Licensee has ample emergency water. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 19, 2024
Jul 31, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kimberly Lyman and Samer Haddadin conducted an unannounced visit to Sunshine Retirement Home. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. LPAs were allowed entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents with a hospice waiver for 2. There are no residents on hospice during today's visit. Administrator Marieta Marquez has an administrator certificate valid until 10/30/2024. LPAs along with Administrator Marieta Marquez toured the facility at 1:35 PM. LPAs toured the physical plant, checked food service, first aid kit and reviewed records. Facility appears to be clean, safe, and sanitary. The home consists of five resident bedrooms, 2 common restrooms, resident restroom, one staff room, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. LPAs observed two residents with half bed rails. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 118.7 and 122.5 degrees F in all facility bathrooms. Resident 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 elements including thermometer, tweezers and scissors. LPAs observed toxins are secured during today's visit. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguisher is fully charged. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. LPAs toured the outside grounds and there is ample shaded seating for residents. Exit gates are unlocked and self latching. LPAs observed ample emergency food supply. LPAs reviewed the emergency disaster plan and infection control plan during the visit. Plans are thorough and complete. Facility does not have documentation of last fire drill conducted. CONT ON LIC809-C DATED 07/31/2024. Facility provides activities per resident request. At 2:20 PM, LPAs reviewed three resident files and four staff files. Resident files contained required documents including admission agreements, physician reports and resident appraisals. Two out of two residents with bed rails do not have corresponding physician orders for rails. Staff files reviewed contained required documentation of medical clearance/ TB, CPR training and criminal record clearance. At 2:45 PM, LPAs reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet. Medications are being administered per physician order. Based on the observations made during today's visit, the following violations are being cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report as well as appeal rights were discussed and provided with facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 31, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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Life here

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Rooms & the spaces they will use

  • Room typesWe offer private · Shared rooms.

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

Pets, routines & independence

  • Residents may bring a petReported no

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

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  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
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