Is The Hills of Santa Teresa licensed?

Yes. The Hills of Santa Teresa is licensed by the California Department of Social Services as a residential care facility for the elderly (facility #306006495). Its most recent state visit was on October 20, 2026.

How many residents can The Hills of Santa Teresa care for?

The Hills of Santa Teresa is licensed for up to 6 residents, which makes it a small board and care home.

Does The Hills of Santa Teresa offer memory care?

CDSS lists The Hills of Santa Teresa as serving residents with dementia. Ask the home how it supports memory care day to day.

How much does The Hills of Santa Teresa cost?

The Hills of Santa Teresa hasn't published its rates. Contact The Hills of Santa Teresa directly to ask about current monthly rates.

Small board & care homeLicensed

The Hills of Santa Teresa

17698 Santa Teresa Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (opens in a new tab)

Licensed for 6 residents
Serves residents with dementia
Hospice waiver

About The Hills of Santa Teresa

The Hills of Santa Teresa is a small, home-like residential care facility for the elderly in Fountain Valley, California, licensed by the California Department of Social Services to care for up to 6 residents. It has held its current license for 2 years. CDSS lists it as serving residents with dementia. It holds a hospice waiver, so residents can stay and receive hospice care from a licensed hospice agency.

Licensing & inspections

Official CDSS report

License status: Licensed
Facility number: 306006495
Licensed capacity: 6
Licensed since: August 21, 2024
Last state visit: October 20, 2026
Inspection visits: 2; Recent routine and required inspections
Complaint visits: 8; Visits to investigate complaints
Type A citations: 3; Immediate risk to health, safety, or rights
Type B citations: 5; Could become a risk if not corrected

Licensee:: The Hills of Santa Teresa,
Administrator:: Miranda, Rosendo Carla
CDSS office:: ORANGE COUNTY RO
Serves:: RCFE / Dementia

State license notes: Age range 60 and over. Approved for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. Waiver/granted for hospice care for six (6).

Citations show issues CDSS found and required the facility to correct. Read the official report for details and context. Data from CDSS Community Care Licensing, last checked November 3, 2026. What citations mean

Location

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Common questions about The Hills of Santa Teresa

Is The Hills of Santa Teresa licensed?: Yes. The Hills of Santa Teresa is licensed by the California Department of Social Services as a residential care facility for the elderly (facility #306006495). Its most recent state visit was on October 20, 2026.
How many residents can The Hills of Santa Teresa care for?: The Hills of Santa Teresa is licensed for up to 6 residents, which makes it a small board and care home.
Does The Hills of Santa Teresa offer memory care?: CDSS lists The Hills of Santa Teresa as serving residents with dementia. Ask the home how it supports memory care day to day.
Can residents receive hospice care at The Hills of Santa Teresa?: Yes. The Hills of Santa Teresa holds a hospice waiver, so residents can stay and receive hospice care from a licensed hospice agency of their choice.
How much does The Hills of Santa Teresa cost?: The Hills of Santa Teresa hasn't published its rates. Contact The Hills of Santa Teresa directly to ask about current monthly rates.