Fountain Valley, California
Saint Benedict Care
Assisted Living · Residential Care · Memory Care
8925 Canary Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Saint Benedict Care in Fountain Valley provides assisted living, residential care, and memory care in an intimate home setting with six beds.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- March 2019
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 1
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 1
AI summary
Saint Benedict Care has accumulated 6 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 7 Type B administrative findings across 7.4 years of operation, with 1 Type A finding and 1 substantiated allegation occurring within the past three years.
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- Track record — Over 7.4 years, this small 6-bed home has drawn 6 Type A and 7 Type B citations along with 12 complaint investigations, a notable volume of findings for a community of this size.
- Recent 3 years — The recent slice shows 1 Type A citation and 1 substantiated allegation, indicating the concerns are not confined to the distant past but include activity as recent as the last inspection cycle in March 2026.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (12 lifetime, 6 in the past three years) have outpaced routine inspections, and about 10% of all investigated allegations were substantiated, with 2 confirmed and 13 unfounded.
- Operating tenure — A licensed history since March 2019 with only 4 lifetime routine inspections means the record rests on a modest number of inspection cycles for a home of this size.
- 1.Which categories were involved in the 6 Type A citations, and what corrective actions were taken and verified by the state?
- 2.What specifically was substantiated in the 2 confirmed allegations, and has the corrective action been confirmed as effective in the most recent visits?
- 3.Given the volume of complaint investigations relative to routine inspections, what steps has the community taken to reduce complaints going forward?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #306005478
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 12
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 6
- Type B citations · administrative
- 7
- Substantiated allegations
- 2
Available reports · 21
Facility evaluation
Mar 20, 2026
Facility evaluation
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint investigation
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint investigation
Mar 18, 2026
Facility evaluation
Sep 25, 2025
1–5 of 21 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$3,600 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $3,600 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $4,700 / mo
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
6 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Activity room
- Beauty salon / Barber
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
2 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 2 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Reviewers describe a warm, engaging community with attentive staff, though families should confirm overnight staffing arrangements before moving in.
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- Activities — Reviewers note regular engagement efforts like live music and outings to the park to keep residents entertained.
- Communication — A prospective family found the staff member informative and willing to answer all their questions thoroughly.
- Atmosphere & grounds — One reviewer described the home as very lovely, contributing to a welcoming overall impression.
- Staff & care — One review notes the home did not have awake overnight staff, so families should confirm current overnight coverage during a tour.
- Communication — An early review mentioned slow paperwork processing at the start, so it's worth asking how administrative onboarding is handled today.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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