Fountain Valley, California
Tessa's Place 5
Assisted Living · Residential Care
18674 San Felipe Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Tessa's Place 5 in Fountain Valley, California provides assisted living and residential care in an intimate six-bed home.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- August 2025
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
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Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #306006680
- 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
- 0
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 2
1–2 of 2 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
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
7 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Activity room
- Private bathroom
- Beauty salon / Barber
Outdoor Spaces
1 feature- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
3 features- Kosher meals available
- Accommodates special diets
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 6 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently praise the hands-on, communicative owner and personalized care, though one older review raises concerns about staff availability and language barriers worth asking about.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe the owner or administrator as hands-on, proactive, and quick to communicate about medications and changing care needs.
- Dining — Families note home-cooked, healthy meals with staff willing to accommodate personal preferences, such as preparing Italian dishes for one resident.
- Daily life & dignity — Residents are consistently described as well groomed and well cared for, even during unannounced visits, suggesting genuine attentiveness rather than performance for visitors.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The home is frequently described as clean, homey, and family-like, with a pleasant backyard garden and comfortable neighborhood setting.
- Communication — Multiple reviewers highlight easy access to leadership and prompt responses to questions or concerns about their loved one's care.
- Staff & care — One older review described inconsistent supervision when the owner was away managing a second home, so families should ask how care is staffed and overseen when leadership is off-site.
- Communication — That same review noted a language barrier with some staff, so it's worth confirming current staff language abilities and training on a tour.
- Activities — A reviewer mentioned activities could be stronger and seemed to depend more on the owner's personal effort than a structured daily program, so ask how activities are organized for residents with varying abilities.
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