Kathryn Jane Residential Care Facility

    26861 Via Grande, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Dedicated, clean facility provides peace

    I've been very pleased with the dedicated, detail-oriented staff and the consistently spotless facility. My loved one feels safe and well cared for, which gives me real peace of mind - a great place overall with just a bit of room for improvement.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.00·(3)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Clean, well-maintained facility
    • Attentive and friendly staff
    • Owner engagement with residents
    • Detail-oriented resident care
    • Resident safety and peace of mind

    Cons

    • Medication-management concerns
    • Insufficient rehabilitation and therapy services
    • Gaps in infection-control and outbreak response
    • Poor family–facility communication
    • Pricing and fee instability during residency
    • Perceived constrained resource allocation

    Summary of reviews

    Overview: Reviews present a mixed picture. Positive comments emphasize a clean, orderly environment and a staff described as attentive and detail-oriented, which families said contributed to a sense of safety and peace of mind. At the same time, several accounts raise operational concerns around clinical oversight, therapy availability, infection response, and communication.

    Care quality and clinical issues: A recurring clinical concern centers on medication management and its apparent impact on residents' alertness, speech, and mobility. Families also described declines in functional status while in residence, which reviewers attributed in part to limited or insufficient rehabilitation and therapy services. In addition, there are concerns about how infection events were handled; reviewers referenced a COVID outbreak and associated adverse outcomes, and these reports highlight gaps in outbreak response and post-incident clinical communication. Together these items suggest the need for careful inquiry into medication protocols, therapy plans, and clinical-incident response procedures.

    Staff, daily life, dining and activities: Staff are commonly described as personable, hardworking, and detail-oriented. Cleanliness and facility presentation are consistent positives in the reviews. There is limited specific information about dining quality and organized activities in the summaries provided; however, the reported shortfalls in therapy and rehabilitation could indicate reduced opportunities for restorative activity or engagement for some residents. Prospective families may want to ask about daily schedules, activity programming, and how therapy goals are set and monitored.

    Facilities and management: The owner is repeatedly noted as personally engaged and pleasant, but there is a countervailing perception of cost-focused management and constrained resource allocation. Reviewers referenced rent increases during residency and described the owner as tight-fisted, which frames pricing stability and transparency as an operational concern. Communication gaps between families and the facility leadership were also cited, especially around clinical incidents and financial changes. These patterns point to the importance of clarifying billing policies, escalation paths for clinical questions, and how the facility communicates during health events.

    Notable patterns and questions for families: The dominant positive themes are cleanliness and a committed caregiving staff. The dominant concerns are medication oversight, limited therapy provision, infection-control response, and inconsistent communication and pricing practices. Families considering this facility should request written policies on medication management and therapy plans, ask for recent infection-control protocols and outcomes, review contractual terms for fees and rent adjustments, and establish preferred communication channels with management and clinical staff.

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    Location

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    Kathryn Jane Residential Care Facility is located at 26861 Via Grande, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691.

    About Kathryn Jane Residential Care Facility

    Kathryn Jane Residential Care Facility sits in Mission Viejo, California, and is a well-established home for elderly residents who need daily help or memory care. The facility has a California state license number 306001851 and supports up to 6 residents at a time, making it a small and personal place for care. Some call it an Adult Foster Home, Personal Care Home, or Board and Care Home, depending on the state, but here it's always been Kathryn Jane. The house itself has private and semi-private room options for people who want a little more or less privacy, and the space is filled with natural light, views of lush green plants, and walking paths with garden areas, so residents can relax and get a bit of sun or fresh air when they want.

    Edilma Avendaño, who's a CNA and M.T. with over 20 years of experience in geriatric and hospice nursing, along with Alfonso Avendaño, oversees staff and keeps an eye on residents' health, both physical and mental, and the on-site caregivers handle daily needs like bathing, dressing, grooming, medicine reminders, helping with mobility, and bathroom needs. For folks who need extra support, like insulin help or transfers that take two people, or special diets for conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, the team can make those things happen when needed. The home offers memory care for people with dementia or Alzheimer's disease and supports those in need of hospice or respite care.

    There's always something planned to keep everyone engaged, from movie nights and music programs to social evenings, exercise sessions, and art or board games. Residents get home-cooked meals shared in a group, and the facility has spaces for things like reading, fitness or maybe even a soak in a hot tub or steam room, depending on availability. There's help with transportation to doctor's appointments, shopping, or religious services, and folks can enjoy community-sponsored events and scheduled daily activities right on site. The facility is close to local shopping, banks, parks, medical offices, and Mission Viejo Regional Hospital, which makes errands and check-ups easier for everyone. Kathryn Jane aims for a comfortable, nurturing home feel, not a big institution, with 24-hour supervision and care, and a staff that works to adjust to each resident's needs and level of independence.

    People often ask...

    Kathryn Jane Residential Care Facility offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,145 per month.

    Kathryn Jane Residential Care Facility offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    There are 10 photos of Kathryn Jane Residential Care Facility on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 26861 Via Grande, Mission Viejo, CA 92691.

    No, Kathryn Jane Residential Care Facility does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number306001851
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeAVENDANO, ALFONSO & EDILMA
    EffectiveOctober 29th, 2003
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    Inspection Reports

    6

    Reports

    0

    Citations

    2

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    26 Jan 2026Complaint
    Investigated allegations that staff did not respect a resident's privacy during therapy, spoke inappropriately to a resident, and did not treat a resident with dignity. The department could not determine that the allegations occurred as reported due to conflicting information.
    06 Oct 2025Inspection
    Observed clean living areas, functioning safety systems, and secure storage with no deficiencies cited. Records for residents and staff appeared complete, and drills and required trainings were current.
    16 Oct 2024Inspection
    Observed overall compliance with safety and care standards. Noted documentation gaps and a missing personal rights poster, but no deficiencies were cited.
    02 Feb 2023Complaint
    Investigated a resident's personal rights allegation and observed that access to the resident's bedroom and visiting hours were adjusted during a transition.
    12 Sept 2022Inspection
    Observed infection control measures, secure storage, and adequate supplies; no deficiencies cited; outdated administrator certificate posting noted and a technical advisory issued.
    27 Jan 2021Inspection
    Found staff wearing masks and gloves; observed residents in bedrooms and one on the front patio, appearing clean. Front entry had posted visitation guidelines and a check-in station with hand sanitizer and an infrared thermometer; discussed ongoing PPE use and social distancing; no deficiencies observed.

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