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Family Care - El Mar Home

26542 El Mar Drive

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

6 beds • Est. 2004 (21 years)


FYI Safety Score

8.9 Good

Family Care - El Mar Home has recorded 3 minor state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 7 inspections, with the most recent annual inspection completed September 12, 2025. Among the findings from earlier inspections, a 2021 visit noted that administrator Russell Venanzi's certificate had expired on September 5, 2021, though Venanzi reported that renewal paperwork had been submitted and was awaiting processing from Sacramento. A 2022 inspection flagged full bed rails in use for a resident not then receiving hospice care and documented a regulatory review of the applicable rules with the administrator. Annual inspections in 2024 and 2025 found resident rooms clean and sanitary, with care plans and hospice documentation observed to be in order. A complaint alleging that staff restricted a resident from receiving visitors was investigated in early 2025; a review of facility visit logs and interviews with residents and family members led to the allegation being found unsubstantiated.


Why we like it

Family Care - El Mar Home is a 6-bed residential care home in Mission Viejo. The facility offers assisted living, memory care.

The community has been licensed for over 21 years.

  • Established community

    Licensed for 21 years with a long track record of operation.

  • Intimate home setting

    Only 6 beds — a small, personal environment with high staff-to-resident attention.

  • Memory care specialty

    Dedicated memory care program for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.

  • Active lifestyle programs

    Offers organized activities, events, and social programs to keep residents engaged.

  • Dining program

    Provides prepared meals and dining services for residents.

  • Limited amenities

    As a 6-bed residential home, amenities and activities may be more limited than larger communities.


Pricing

Est. starting from $4,200/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.


Where you'll live

26542 El Mar Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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Amenities & Services

Medication Management
Memory Care Program
Dining
Library
Garden
Courtyard

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Family Care - El Mar Home?
Family Care - El Mar Home has a FYI Safety Score of 8.9 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 3 state citations and 0 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 6 inspections.
How much does Family Care - El Mar Home cost?
Family Care - El Mar Home starts at $4,200 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Family Care - El Mar Home offer memory care?
Yes, Family Care - El Mar Home offers Memory Care services. Care types available include: Assisted Living, Memory Care.
Does Family Care - El Mar Home accept Medi-Cal?
Family Care - El Mar Home is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Family Care - El Mar Home last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Family Care - El Mar Home was on 2025-09-12. The facility has received 6 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Family Care - El Mar Home have?
Family Care - El Mar Home has 3 state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 6 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 8.9 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Family Care - El Mar Home been in operation?
Family Care - El Mar Home has been licensed for 21 years in Mission Viejo, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
306002428
Size
6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
September 27, 2004 (21 years)
Licensee
Family Care for the Elderly, Inc.
Administrator
Venanzi, Russell
Phone
(949) 589-0145
Address
26542 El Mar Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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


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