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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,000 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,150
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJune 22, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderPerez, JenniferSince 2019 · 2 licensed homes
The Oasis is a small care home in Lake Forest — 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 2019. 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 The Oasis
Is The Oasis licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is The Oasis licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has The Oasis been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is The Oasis still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does The Oasis cost?
$5,000 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,100–$6,150. 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 24 small homes within 2 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Lake Forest that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,950 to $5,250 a month, and the middle figure is $4,200 (n = 5 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 The Oasis 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 Perez, Jennifer, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is 0.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can The Oasis keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
The Oasis license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “OASIS, THE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306005614. 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 Perez, Jennifer, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 22, 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 5 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 3 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. 1 AMBULATORY AND 5 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — 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
$5,000a month to start
Likely $4,100–$6,150
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,000a month
Likely $4,100–$6,300
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$5,000likely $4,100–$6,150
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 2 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (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 $4,100–$6,300
- $5,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,800–$9,400
- $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.
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 24 small homes within 2 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
24 homes like this within 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,950–$6,000.
- 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 24 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Ak and David Senior CareLake Forest · 0.2 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Paradise Residential Senior Care 2Lake Forest · 0.3 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rainbow Cottage IILaguna Hills · 0.5 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Oasis Home for the Elderly IIMission Viejo · 0.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Elderly Care HomeLaguna Hills · 0.6 mi · Small home$3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacifica CottageMission Viejo · 0.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Adelanto Covenant Care 2Laguna Hills · 0.8 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Soleil Senior LivingMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacific Sun Senior CareMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mission Viejo Care Cottages 2Mission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Basia Residential CareLake Forest · 0.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rainbow CottageMission Viejo · 0.9 mi · Small home$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Joseph's HomeMission Viejo · 0.9 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Port ViejoMission Viejo · 1.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Vividus Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.1 mi · Small home$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Serene Valley Care HomeLake Forest · 1.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aegean Hills Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.1 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Infinity Home CareMission Viejo · 1.3 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Years Residential CareMission Viejo · 1.3 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Pericles Elderly Care HomeMission Viejo · 1.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aaa Laguna Hills Assistance Care HomeLaguna Hills · 1.3 mi · Small home$3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Chapters RCFEMission Viejo · 1.4 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Comfort Cottages #1Laguna Hills · 1.4 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Jj Assistance Home CareMission Viejo · 1.6 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 24741 Penfield St, Lake Forest, CA 92630Address 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 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2019. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 22, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- June 22, 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 2019.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents
Jun 22, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On June 22, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Garlli Tat conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of a required annual inspection. LPA explained the purpose for the visit and was greeted and granted entry by staff on duty. During the visit, staff on duty contacted the facility administrator (AD) Jennifer Perez about the visit. For this visit, there are three staff members on duty, all of which are background cleared and associated. AD later arrived to assist with the inspection. The PUB475 ‘See Something, Say Something’ poster was observed to be located near the front entrance. LPA observed that Jennifer Perez has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on January 1, 2027. The facility is a Residential Care facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six residents, five of which may be non-ambulatory, one of which may be ambulatory, none may be bedridden, and a hospice waiver for three. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD. For this visit, there are a total of four non-ambulatory and one ambulatory residents in care, one of which is on hospice, and none are bedridden. The facility is a single story home. There are a total of six bedrooms, all of which are private resident bedrooms. LPA toured each bedroom with the AD and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and free of any hazards. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well as auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of two bathrooms for residents and staff. Continued on LIC 809-C. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets and faucets were operational and showers were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Water temperature in the bathrooms were measured to be between 108.1 and 109.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked in a kitchen sink and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged and located in the kitchen. Fire extinguisher was purchased on February 2, 2026. LPA observed all the required postings in the kitchen. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on March 7, 2026. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply, located in the garage. LPA observed that the First Aid kit had all the required components. Medications were observed to be locked in a medication cabinet in the hallway, inaccessible to residents in care. Chemicals were observed to be locked in the laundry room. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The garage is used for storage. For the exterior portion, LPA observed patio furniture under shading, and the grounds were free of any hazards or obstructions. There is one self-closing gate in the backyard that can be opened in case of an emergency. There is a pool in the backyard surrounded by a fence that is 5 feet tall. The fence is locked and inaccessible to residents in care. During this visit, five resident files and two staff files were reviewed. All staff are background cleared and associated with the facility. LPA reviewed residents’ medication and medication records and one resident interview was conducted. Based on today's observations, there are deficiencies being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator. This report was reviewed with the Administrator and a copy was provided at the end of the visit. Appeal Rights were reviewed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 22, 2026
Jun 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Celine Rodriguez conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA Rodriguez explained reason for visit and was greeted and granted entry by staff on duty. For this visit, there are 6 residents in care, of which 3 are on hospice. For this visit, LPA Rodriguez met with house manager (S1) Efrain Matheus. LPA Rodriguez observed the facility administrator (AD) certificate for Hermelinda Perez which expires on 10/30/2026. LPA Rodriguez observed that the PUB475 "See Something, Say Something" poster was posted at the entrance of the facility. The facility has a total of 6 bedrooms, of which all 6 are private resident rooms. LPA Rodriguez 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. Facility was observed to have 3 bathrooms, of which 2 are located inside the facility, and 1 outside, however it was verified that the bathroom located outside is not for resident use. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. Hot water was measured at 112.3 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA Rodriguez observed that the facility had a two-day supply of perishables and a seven-day supply of non-perishable food. LPA Rodriguez observed hallways were free of obstructions. For the exterior portion, LPA Rodriguez observed patio furniture under shading, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There is 1 gate in the backyard, which is self-closing and self-latching. LPA Rodriguez observed that there is a body of water located in the backyard, however it is secured by a locked gate. LPA Rodriguez observed that the facility has fire extinguishers that were charged, mounted and located in the kitchen with a maintenance tag dated for 2025. Sharp items, and medications were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Cleaning supplies were observed to be locked in the garage and laundry room. LPA Rodriguez observed the Emergency and Disaster Plan posted in the facility binder which is located at the facility entrance, and that the facility has emergency supplies located in the garage. LPA Rodriguez reviewed all six resident files. LPA Rodriguez reviewed staff files, and observed that current staff members are cleared and associated to the facility. For today's visit no deficiencies were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. No citations were issued. An exit interview was conducted with S1 Matheus. A copy of this report was explained and provided during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 6, 2025
Jun 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA met with the Administrator and explained the reason for the visit. The Administrator, Hermelinda Perez's Administrator's certificate expires on October 30, 2024. LPA and the Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) posted in the entry way of the facility. The facility is a single story home with 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, eat in kitchen and a 2 car garage. LPA observed the fireplace in the living room is screened. LPA toured the kitchen. The kitchen is clean and organized. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. The 4 burner gas stove lights unassisted. LPA observed the knives are kept locked in the garage. LPA observed the fire extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged. LPA toured the resident rooms. LPA observed all resident rooms are clean and organized. All resident beds had the required linens. LPA observed both bathrooms are clean and operational. How water measured 109.0 degrees Fahrenheit in both bathrooms. LPA toured the garage. The garage is used for storage and kept locked. LPA observed extra furniture, supplies and perishable food stored in the garage refrigerator. The living room has chairs and a couch for residents to sit and there is a TV mounted above the fireplace for residents to watch TV. LPA observed the medication is stored in the locked in a hallway closet. LPA toured the backyard. LPA observed a covered patio in the backyard. There is a pool in the backyard which is surrounded by a fence that measures 60 inches tall. The pool gate is secured and the pool is inaccessible to residents. The backyard exit gate is operational and is self closing. There is storage room next to the garage that is used to store old furniture and wheelchairs. No obstacles or hazards observed inside or outside of the facility. LPA reviewed 2 staff files, no discrepancies observed. The 2 staff had the required 20 hours of annual training. LPA reviewed 6 resident files and medications, no discrepancies observed. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. No deficiencies observed during the visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 19, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Perez, Jennifer, licensed since 2019, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Meison La Paz I · Mission Viejo
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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