Coloma Cottage #3
State licensed26481 Morena Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Family Care - El Mar Home
Mission Viejo, CaliforniaState inspected Sep 30, 2026, 6 citations since 2021
About Family Care - El Mar Home
Family Care - El Mar Home provides personalized assisted living services in Mission Viejo, California, where residents receive the support they need while maintaining their independence. Our dedicated team focuses on daily care, medication management, and social engagement tailored to each person's unique needs.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#306002428, Licensed
Location
Mission Viejo, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
26542 El Mar Drive, Mission Viejo, California 92691
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Family Care - El Mar Home. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Family Care - El Mar Home on September 30, 2026.
Since September 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 6 routine inspections and 3 complaint visits.
Inspectors issued 6 Type B citations. A Type B citation means a potential risk if not corrected.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 2 complaints, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
Sep 30, 2026
Routine inspections
6
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
6
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Sep 30, 2026, Sep 12, 2025, Sep 11, 2024, Aug 19, 2022, Aug 16, 2022, Sep 21, 2021.
Complaints
- August 13, 20261 unsubstantiated, 1 unfounded
- April 28, 20251 unsubstantiated
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 306002428
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- September 27, 2004
- Licensee
- Family Care for the Elderly, Inc.
- Administrator
- Venanzi, Russell
Location
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26542 El Mar DriveMission Viejo, CA 92691
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Family Care - El Mar Home had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Family Care - El Mar Home 0 Type A citations and 6 Type B citations since September 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Family Care - El Mar Home last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on September 30, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Family Care - El Mar Home?+
The state investigated 2 complaints since September 2021. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 2 unsubstantiated and 1 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.