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The Hills of Santa Teresa

17698 Santa Teresa Circle

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

6 beds • Est. 2024 (1 years)


FYI Safety Score

1.0 Severe

Since 2024, state inspectors have cited The Hills of Santa Teresa 24 times (17 serious, 7 minor) and confirmed 7 complaints across 30 inspections. The most persistent pattern in these records involves money: across three separate complaint investigations, inspectors confirmed that staff paychecks repeatedly arrived late and bounced, with bank records showing multiple returned checks between April and June 2025 and again in March 2026. Staff told inspectors they sometimes couldn't buy groceries for residents because the account had insufficient funds, and court documents showed a judgment against the licensee for unpaid rent. The previous administrator left over non-payment, at least one caregiver resigned for the same reason, and residents told inspectors they noticed familiar staff were gone and were frustrated by the changes. Inspectors also cited the home for a worker on shift who wasn't on its required roster, for a ceiling fan that wasn't working and a dripping faucet, and for a hole in an outdoor bench. A complaint that the home had not trimmed overgrown trees in its backyard was also confirmed.

Safety data last updated July 2026

Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.


Why we like it

The Hills of Santa Teresa is a 6-bed small residential care home in Fountain Valley. This facility does not appear to have a website.

Contact them directly for details about services, availability, and pricing.

  • Intimate home setting

    Only 6 beds — a small, personal environment where staff can give individualized attention to each resident.

  • Serious safety concerns

    17 serious and 7 minor citations across 30 state inspections, with 7 verified complaints. Read the state's full inspection reports and press on what's been fixed before deciding.

  • Limited information available

    This facility does not have a website, which limits the information we can provide. We recommend contacting them directly to learn about their services, staffing, and care approach.


Pricing

Assisted Living

1 Bedroom$5,606/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.


Where you'll live

17698 Santa Teresa Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is The Hills of Santa Teresa?
The Hills of Santa Teresa has a FYI Safety Score of 1.0 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 24 state citations and 7 verified complaints have been documented since 2025 across 30 inspections.
How much does The Hills of Santa Teresa cost?
The Hills of Santa Teresa starts at $5,606 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does The Hills of Santa Teresa offer memory care?
The Hills of Santa Teresa does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does The Hills of Santa Teresa accept Medi-Cal?
The Hills of Santa Teresa is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was The Hills of Santa Teresa last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to The Hills of Santa Teresa was on 2026-05-26. The facility has received 30 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does The Hills of Santa Teresa have?
The Hills of Santa Teresa has 24 state citations and 7 verified complaints since 2025 across 30 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 1.0 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has The Hills of Santa Teresa been in operation?
The Hills of Santa Teresa has been licensed for 1 years in Fountain Valley, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
306006495
Size
6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
August 21, 2024 (1 years)
Licensee
Hills of Santa Teresa, the
Administrator
Nepomuceno, Maricel
Phone
(714) 430-7672
Address
17698 Santa Teresa Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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