San Clemente, California

Raya's Paradise Of San Clemente

Assisted Living · Memory Care

101 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA 92672

Raya's Paradise San Clemente, located at 101 Avenida Calafia in San Clemente, CA, offers assisted living and memory care for older adults, with additional support for hospice and short-term respite stays.

Licensed capacity
80 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
July 2022

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #306006014Last checked June 2026

Findings to review

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
6
Complaints with substantiated allegations
9

AI summary

Over its 4.1 years of operation this community has accumulated 8 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 9 Type B administrative findings, and 6 of the Type A findings occurred within just the past three years alongside a high volume of complaint activity.

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  • Track record — The lifetime record includes 8 Type A and 9 Type B citations across a relatively short 4.1-year licensed history, which is a notable concentration of findings for the time period.
  • Recent 3 years — Most of the record is recent rather than historical: 6 of the 8 Type A citations and 12 of the 12 substantiated allegations fall within the past three years, and the pace of complaint investigations has been active through early 2026.
  • Complaints — Complaint investigations (22) far outnumber routine inspections (2 standalone, though many inspection and complaint visits overlap on the same dates), indicating the record has been shaped mainly by responses to specific concerns rather than by routine oversight cycles.
  • Substantiation rate — About 39% of investigated allegations were substantiated, with 12 substantiated against 15 unsubstantiated and 4 unfounded, meaning a meaningful share of complaints did result in confirmed findings.
Ask the community
  1. 1.Which categories of allegations were substantiated in the past three years, and what corrective actions were taken and verified by the state?
  2. 2.Can staff walk through what specifically led to the 6 recent Type A citations and what has changed operationally since those findings?
  3. 3.Given the high volume of complaint investigations relative to routine inspections, what is the facility doing to reduce the underlying issues prompting complaints?

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #306006014
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
2
Complaint investigation visits
22
Type A citations · most severe class
8
Type B citations · administrative
9
Substantiated allegations
12

Available reports · 31

  • Facility evaluation

    May 26, 2026

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  • Complaint investigation

    May 14, 2026

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  • Complaint investigation

    Apr 21, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Mar 18, 2026

    PDF
  • Complaint investigation

    Mar 18, 2026

    PDF

1–5 of 31 reports

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Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Starting at $5,080 / month

Contact our team for room options and a personalized quote.

Care & support

Daily Care Services

9 services
  • Medication management
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Diabetes / insulin management
  • Incontinence care
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
  • Bathing & dressing assistance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Mobility assistance

Specialized Care

3 services
  • Respite / Short-term care
  • Dementia care
  • Cognitive learning center

Memory Care

2 services
  • Dementia-certified staff
  • Specialized memory care activities

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

20 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi / Internet
  • Spa services
  • Beauty salon / Barber
  • Piano / Music room
  • Game room / Billiards
  • Movie theater / Media room
  • Activity room
  • Art studio / Craft room
  • Library / Reading room
  • Fitness center / Gym
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning
  • Café / Bistro

Outdoor Spaces

6 features
  • Walking paths
  • Garden / Courtyard
  • Patio seating areas
  • Outdoor common space
  • BBQ / Grill area
  • Raised garden beds

Dining Options

10 features
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Professional chef
  • Vegetarian/Vegan Options
  • Private Dining Room
  • International cuisine
  • Room service
  • All-day / Flexible meal times
  • Locally-inspired cuisine
  • Accommodates special diets
  • Family-style / Communal dining

Transportation

2 features
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Personal Vehicle Parking

Family & Visitors

2 features
  • Family support services
  • Guest meals available

Community Services

3 features
  • Move-in coordination
  • Concierge services
  • Grocery shopping & errands

Reviews

Online reputation

4.5

Averaged from 37 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Most families describe Raya's Paradise as a beautiful, high-end community with attentive staff and excellent dining, but one account of poor post-death communication and unresolved refund issues warrants direct questions on a tour.

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What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Reviewers consistently describe staff as warm, attentive, and going above and beyond, with a strong staff-to-resident ratio noted especially in memory care.
  • Dining — Meals are repeatedly praised as restaurant-quality, with varied menus, rooftop dinners, and willingness to accommodate special requests.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — Families describe the facility as resort-like, spotless, and beautifully decorated, comparing it to a beachfront hotel.
  • Activities — Reviewers highlight regular events like holiday dinners with live music and buffets that foster a strong sense of community among residents and families.
  • Communication — Several families specifically credit staff members like Monica for smooth move-ins and consistent updates throughout a resident's stay.
Worth asking about
  • Financial transparency — One family described a nearly two-month delay in receiving a promised refund, so ask about typical timelines for billing adjustments and refunds.
  • Communication — The same account described being ignored across multiple calls and emails when a dispute arose, worth asking how the community handles post-move-out or grievance issues.
  • Value & pricing — Reviewers note the community is expensive, so confirm how costs scale if care needs increase, particularly for memory care.

The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.

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