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Verona Court X

Small home·Licensed for 6·Mission Viejo, California

Licensed since 2011Licence #306004112Medi-Cal ALW
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,050 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,200
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · September 23, 2026
  • Last state visitJanuary 23, 2026CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderMission Elder Care, Inc.Since 2011 · 2 licensed homes

Verona Court X is a small care home in Mission Viejo — 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 2011. Dementia 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 Verona Court X

Is Verona Court X licensed?

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

How many residents is Verona Court X licensed for?

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

Has Verona Court X been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2011, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Verona Court X still open?

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

What does Verona Court X cost?

$5,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,100–$6,200. 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 27 other homes of a similar licensed size in Mission Viejo that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $5,500 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 27 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 Verona Court X take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, September 23, 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 Mission Elder Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Mission Elder Care, Inc. — at least 3 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is 1.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Verona Court X keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Verona Court X license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “VERONA COURT X”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306004112. 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 Mission Elder Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2011, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2011, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2011, 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 2011, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is January 23, 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 by the state
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 6 residents

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, OF WHICH 6 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOPSICE WAIVER FOR 6.

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file — 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

$5,050a month to start

Likely $4,100–$6,200

From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,050a month

Likely $4,100–$6,350

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
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$5,050likely $4,100–$6,200

    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–$6,350
$5,050
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,800–$9,450
$7,050
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, September 23, 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.
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 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 $4,000–$5,900.

  • 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

Where it is

  • 25691 Sabina Avenue, Mission Viejo, CA 92691Address 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 2011. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 23, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
4
Most recent visit
January 23, 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 2011.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2026110202511020241102022110

The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jan 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On January 23, 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 Administrator, Tarek Elnabli. During the visit, Administrator contacted the facility administrator (AD) Arda Kardjian about the visit. For this visit, there are two administrators on duty, both 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 in the dining room. LPA observed the Administrator's Certificate for Arda Kardjian, which expires on September 18, 2027. The facility is a Residential Care facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six residents, six of which may be non-ambulatory, six of which may be bedridden, and a hospice waiver for six. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD. For this visit, there are no residents in care because the facility is undergoing an upgrade, with new flooring, cabinets, and furniture. CCLD has been notified and residents have been relocated to other licensed homes prior to the upgrade. The facility is a single story home. There are a total of eight bedrooms, six of which are private resident bedrooms, and two are staff 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. LPA observed the staff room is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well as auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of three full bathrooms. 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 111.9 and 113.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Sharp items and knives can be locked in a kitchen drawer and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the kitchen. Fire extinguisher was dated and tagged on November 4, 2025. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is posted in the front entrance. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supplies located in the medication room. LPA observed that the First Aid kit had all the required components. The cabinet underneath the kitchen sink is locked for storing chemicals. 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 and laundry. For the exterior portion, LPA observed patio furniture under shading, and the grounds were free of any hazards or obstructions. There is one exit gate in the backyard that can be opened in case of an emergency. There is are two sheds in the backyard that are locked and used for storage. No bodies of water were observed. During this visit, there are no residents at this facility. All staff are background cleared and associated with the facility. Based on today's observations, there are no deficiencies being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Arda Kardjian. This report was reviewed with the administrator and a copy was provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 23, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jan 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samer Haddadin made an unannounced required annual inspection at this facility. LPA was greeted and granted entry and met with Administrator (AD) Arda Kardjian and stated the purpose of this visit. This is a single story facility comprised of six resident bedrooms and two resident bathrooms, two staff bedrooms, 1 staff bathroom with a laundry room, 2-car garage, living room and a dining room . The facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory with a hospice waiver for six. This facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. LPAs toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were four residents in care at the time of the visit. Resident rooms were provided with furniture, chair and clean Lenin adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Manual smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and auditory exit alarms were tested to be operational. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair and provided with grab bars and hot water was measured between 115.5- and 117.7-degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food stock requirements. Fire extinguisher was observed with last inspection date of 12/5/2024. For the exterior portion, facility had outside furniture in good repair; and grounds were free of tripping hazards and ample space for activities. facility has 2-car garage and is kept locked and used for storage. Laundry room was equipped with an operational washer and dryer. Kitchen was in good repair with cleaning supplies and sharp items inaccessible to residents in care. Medications are kept locked separately in living room closet. LPAs reviewed two clients’ files and medications with no discrepancies observed. LPAs reviewed two staff files with no discrepancies noted . All files of staff and clients contained all required documentation. Upon review of records, the facility is up to date with required quarterly fire drill, which was last conducted on 12/10/2024. LPAs also checked The administrator certificate which is valid and expires on September 19th, 2025 .Based on the observations, no deficiency is being cited as per the Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Arda Kardjian, and a copy of this report was provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 6, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Feb 22, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived unannounced for the purpose to conduct the Required 1-Year Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry after stating the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Maila Salvador. Administrator (Admin) Arda Kardjian arrived shortly after to assist with the inspection. LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant with the Admin, and the following were observed: This is a single story facility comprised of six resident bedrooms and two resident bathrooms, two staff bedrooms, 1 staff bathroom with a laundry room, 2-car garage, living room ,and dining room. LPA toured the outside grounds. There was shading and sufficient seating for the residents. The exit gate was self-closing and self-latching. LPA observed four residents and two caregivers on duty. The resident bedrooms are spacious and can easily accommodate the residents' furnishings. Furniture for each resident bedrooms were inspected. The bathrooms were clean, faucets, toilets, and grab bars were operational. Showers were free of mold/mildew, and a non-skid surface mat was in place. The hot water temperature measured at 116.7 and 118.9 degrees Fahrenheit in the resident bathrooms. There were sufficient supply of clean linens. LPA observed a two-day supply of perishables and a seven-day supply of non-perishable food as required per regulation. Carbon monoxide, smoke detectors, and the auditory devices were tested and operational. The fire extinguisher was serviced on 12/15/23. Medications, sharps, and toxins were locked and inaccessible to the residents. Facility had ample supply of emergency supplies including food/water and first aid kit. LPA observed the Complaint Poster (PUB 475) in the required size of 20" x 26."LPA reviewed four out of the four resident files including the medications and two out of the two staff files during today's visit. Based on the observations, no deficiency is being cited as per the Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Arda Kardjian, and a copy of this report was provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 22, 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

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents and the questions below stand in their place.

Who holds the licence

Mission Elder Care, Inc., licensed since 2011, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

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.

  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?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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