Quick answers
- Is The Covington licensed?
- The Covington appears on the official license list of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential Elderly-”, license number 306002255, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can The Covington have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 343. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is The Covington?
- 3 Pursuit, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, Orange County, California.
- What is the phone number of The Covington?
- (949) 389-8500, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Laguna Hills (about 2.6 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Belmont Village Aliso Viejo0.0 mi · Aliso Viejo, CA · capacity 180
- A Royal Sweet Senior Home2.1 mi · Laguna Hills, CA · capacity 6
- Aaa Laguna Hills Assistance Care Home2.1 mi · Laguna Hills, CA · capacity 6
- Aberdeen Terrace2.1 mi · Laguna Hills, CA · capacity 6
- Adair Loving Care2.1 mi · Laguna Hills, CA · capacity 6
- Adelanto Covenant Care 22.1 mi · Laguna Hills, CA · capacity 6
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center2.6 mi · Laguna Hills, CA
- Children's Hospital at Mission3.7 mi · Mission Viejo, CA
- Providence Mission Hospital3.7 mi · Mission Viejo, CA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Residential Elderly- |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | COVINGTON THE |
| License number | 306002255 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 343 |
| Address | 3 Pursuit, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 |
| County | Orange |
| State | California |
| Phone | (949) 389‑8500 |
| Licensing agency | California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of California — California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances