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Family Care - Pepita Home

(949) 589-0145

About Family Care - Pepita Home

Family Care - Pepita Home brings personalized assisted living to Mission Viejo, California, where experienced caregivers support residents with daily activities while encouraging independence. Our compassionate approach helps families trust that their loved ones receive dignified, attentive care close to home.

Community at a glance

Capacity

6 residents

State license

#306002429, Licensed

Location

Mission Viejo, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted Living

Contact & location

26741 Pepita Drive, Mission Viejo, California 92691

(949) 589-0145

California inspection record

From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Family Care - Pepita Home. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports

State inspectors last visited Family Care - Pepita Home on September 10, 2026.

Since September 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits and 2 other visits.

Inspectors issued 6 Type A citations and 1 Type B citation. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.

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 1 complaint, and found 2 allegations substantiated.

Last visit

Sep 10, 2026

Routine inspections

5

Type A citations

6

Type B citations

1

Visits and citations

Kind of visitVisitsType AType B
Routine inspections500
Complaint investigations320
Other visits241

Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Sep 10, 2026, Sep 15, 2025, Sep 19, 2024, Aug 16, 2022, Sep 21, 2021.

Complaints

  • June 2, 20222 allegations substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated, 1 unfounded, 2 citations
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
306002429
License type
Residential Care Elderly
Status
Licensed
Licensed capacity
6 residents
Licensed since
September 27, 2004
Licensee
Family Care for the Elderly, Inc.
Administrator
Russell Venanzi

Location

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26741 Pepita DriveMission Viejo, CA 92691

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Mission Viejo

Assisted Living: frequently asked questions

Has Family Care - Pepita Home had any violations?+

California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Family Care - Pepita Home 6 Type A citations and 1 Type B citation 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 - Pepita Home last inspected?+

State inspectors last visited on September 10, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.

Have there been complaints about Family Care - Pepita Home?+

The state investigated 1 complaint since September 2021. Of the allegations, 2 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.

Senior living in Mission Viejo Assisted Living in California Assisted Living guide Information last updated October 2026