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Via Tercero Homes

Small home·Licensed for 6·Mission Viejo, California

Licensed since 2008Licence #306003898
  • 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)
  • Room at the last state visit0 of 6 beds occupiedFebruary 2, 2022 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitApril 20, 2026CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderVia Tercero Homes, Inc.Since 2008 · 2 licensed homes

Via Tercero Homes 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 2008. 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 Via Tercero Homes

Is Via Tercero Homes licensed?

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

How many residents is Via Tercero Homes licensed for?

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

Has Via Tercero Homes been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2008, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.

Is Via Tercero Homes still open?

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

What does Via Tercero Homes 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 private room, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 26 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 = 26 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 Via Tercero Homes 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 Via Tercero Homes, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Via Tercero Homes, Inc. — at least 2 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is 3.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Via Tercero Homes keep a resident on hospice?

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

Via Tercero Homes license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “VIA TERCERO HOMES”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306003898. 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 Via Tercero Homes, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2008, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 7 state inspection visits since 2008, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2008, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2008, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is April 20, 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
  • 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 OF 4.

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

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 private room, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared room insteadAsknot on file

    This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.

  • 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

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

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 private room, seen September 9, 2026.

24 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,200–$5,650.

  • 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

  • 22645 Via Tercero, 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 2021, the state has filed 7 documents for this home, and its records count 7 visits since 2008. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated April 20, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
7
Most recent visit
April 20, 2026
Occupied · February 2, 2022 visit
0 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated February 2, 2022. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unfounded” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 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 2008.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202411020222302021110

The last 36 months — 3 of 7 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Apr 20, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On April 20, 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) Alexander Gabat about the visit. For this visit, there are two staff members 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 a hallway. LPA observed that Alexander Gabat has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on January 29, 2027. The facility is a Residential Care facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six residents, six of which may be non-ambulatory, none of which may be bedridden, and a hospice waiver for four. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD. For this visit, there are a total of two non-ambulatory residents in care, two ambulatory, one of which is on hospice, and none are bedridden. The facility is a single story home. There are a total of seven bedrooms, six of which are private resident bedrooms, and one is a staff bedroom. 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 two full bathrooms and two half baths. 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 106.5 and 110.6 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 cabinet and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the kitchen. Fire extinguisher was purchased on January 15, 2026. LPA observed all the required postings in the hallway. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on December 1, 2025. 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 kitchen, 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. The laundry room is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. 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. No bodies of water were observed. 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 three resident interviews were conducted. The facility has valid liability insurance that expires in May 1, 2026. 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 Administrator. 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, Apr 20, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Apr 14, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit to the facility today to conduct an Annual Required Evaluation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff #1 at 8:00am. During today’s visit, LPA met with Alexander Gabat, Administrator. The facility is a seven bedroom, four bathroom single story residence. One bedroom is a staff bedroom and the Administrator resides in a loft bedroom, city approved, with a separate outdoor entrance The facility has an approved fire clearance of six non-ambulatory residents of which four are approved for hospice. The facility currently has a census of three residents in care with one resident receiving hospice services. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors, testing hot water temperature in four of four resident bathrooms, and testing auditory devices on all exits. The hot water temperature measured between 117.1 and 118.0 degrees Fahrenheit and all smoke detectors were operational. The fire extinguisher is charged and was serviced on June 15, 2024. The facility’s last fire drill was conducted on March 1, 2025. LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. There was a variety of fruits and vegetables. Knives were secured in a locked drawer and disinfectants were stored in a locked laundry room. LPA observed medication storage and reviewed the centrally stored medications. Per review medications are being given as prescribed. (Continued on LIC 809-C) (Continued from LIC 809) LPA toured the exterior of the facility and there were no hazards or obstacles obstructing pathways and there was a self-latching exterior gate door. LPA observed several shaded seating areas and looked inside storage units in backyard. LPA reviewed three of three staff training and fingerprint records and conducted a complete review of resident records. LPA interviewed alert residents regarding their quality of care and spoke to staff present regarding care provided. LPA confirmed that administrator certificate has a renewal status pending for January 11, 2027. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, the facility appears to be in compliance with Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies cited on this date. An exit interview was conducted with Alexander Gabat, Administrator and a copy of the report and files reviewed (LIC 858 & LIC 859) were given at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 14, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Jul 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Iby Strong conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified herself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Administrator Alexander Gabat. According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of six residents, of whom all may be non-ambulatory. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, toilets, and showers were in working order. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons accessible to residents. Medications labeled and locked as required. No pool or body of water was present. Water temperature was measured at 113 degrees F. Per Alexander, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher(s) were present. First aid kit was complete. Resident records reviewed contained required documentation. Hospice resident full bed rail orders were verified. Staff records reviewed contained required documentation. No deficiencies were cited on todays date. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator, to whom a copy of this report, and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 12, 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

Via Tercero Homes, Inc., licensed since 2008, 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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