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The Covington
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Aliso Viejo, CA
Interior view of a cozy lobby area with seating Cozy private room with a bed and natural light

The Covington

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Aliso Viejo, CA
3 Pursuit, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
The Covington accepts Medicare and private pay.
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The Covington accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of The Covington

The Covington is a nursing home in Aliso Viejo, California, operated by Episcopal Communities & Services For Seniors under Donald Cash Benton’s administration. The home has 343 beds and has been in operation for 22 years, making it an established presence in the region. It welcomes Medicare and private pay, providing families flexible coverage options for short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

The community’s average stay duration is 23 days, which reflects its role in providing skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation. The neighborhood scores 36 on the Walk Score scale, meaning a few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips and visits require transportation. The dining program spotlights locally sourced ingredients and offers a wide menu of options, including snacks, shareable plates, mains, and desserts. This approach to food implies an attention to quality and variety in residents’ daily experience.

Families considering The Covington may want to tour it to see the accommodations, connect with the care team, and learn more about certain clinical programs and services for residents.

Facility Direct Line (949) 389-8500
Facility Direct Line (949) 389-8500 thecovingtonrestaurant@gmail.com

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
23 days
Bed community size
343-bed community Rank #37 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
22 years in operation Rank #313 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 313th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 36 / 100 Rank #1628 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1628th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
63%
Rank #1155 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1155th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
217 / 343
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeRcfe-continuing Care Retirement Community
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMay 20, 2004
CountyOrange
CertificationsStarChefs Rising Star Award

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Covington is legally operated by Episcopal Communities & Services For Seniors, and administered by Donald Cash Benton.

Owner NameEpiscopal Communities & Services For Seniors

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring HoursMo 17:00-21:00, , We 17:00-21:00, Th 17:00-21:00, Fr 17:00-21:00, Sa 17:00-21:00, Su 17:00-21:00

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 0 citations 2 complaints 9 total visits 2 complaint visits 5 official inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

8 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #461 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 461st out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 89 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 8 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Official inspections (25% above) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (44% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Total complaints (86% below)
• Complaints per year (86% below)
Latest Inspection May 12, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 010 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better
Standout metricNo citations on file since 2021 — the California average is 10.

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 916 This facility has 44% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 44% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 213 This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better Rank #324 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 27 This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 214 This facility has 86% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 86% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.42.8 This facility has 86% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 86% better
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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

90% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

10% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2023.

Nonprofit
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$22.7M
Nonprofit
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.2M Rank #80 / 355Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 355 homes in California. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the California average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$22.7M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$18.2M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #98 / 355Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 355 homes in California. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$10.4M 127% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #277 / 355Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 277th out of 355 homes in California. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the California average. Well-run California facilities typically land around 55–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$20.5M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$30.9M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Donald Cash Benton.

This home is owned by Episcopal Communities & Services For Seniors

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 555811

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (90% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 25 days.

Admissions
146 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 90%
Private pay 10%
Discharges
156 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 87%
Private pay 13%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Covington

Who is the owner of The Covington?

The Covington is legally operated by Episcopal Communities & Services For Seniors, and administered by Donald Cash Benton.

Is The Covington in a walkable area?

The Covington has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at The Covington?

The Covington's occupancy is 63%.

Does The Covington operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Covington is registered as a non-profit in CA.

Who is the administrator of The Covington?

Donald Cash Benton is the administrator of The Covington.

How many beds does The Covington have?

The Covington has 343 beds.

Has The Covington had any recent citations?

The Covington has no recently reported citations.

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