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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

9.4 Excellent

Despite 3 recent citations, there are no substantiated complaints across 7 inspections — an excellent track record overall. Last inspected in September 2025.


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.

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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 9.4 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 3 state citations and 0 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 7 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?
Family Care - El Mar Home does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
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 7 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 7 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 9.4 out of 9.9, 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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