Care homes in Pinole (Contra Costa County)
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Licensed homes appear A–Z within the visible map area. Counts describe records, not openings. Care and costs still need confirmation with each home.
- Pinole, CA
A Care for Life
Estimated starting rate$6,450a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $5,300–$7,950
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 21 small homes and similar homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Absolute Care for Life
Estimated starting rate$5,300a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record - Pinole, CA
Granada Care Home No 1
Estimated starting rate$5,050a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,200
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record - Pinole, CA
Granada Care Home No 2
Estimated starting rate$5,050a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,200
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record - Pinole, CA
Janga Inn
Estimated starting rate$5,800a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,750–$7,150
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record - Pinole, CA
M&E Care
Estimated starting rate$5,900a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,850–$7,300
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 19 small homes and similar homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record - Pinole, CA
Premiere Home Care
Estimated starting rate$5,250a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record - Pinole, CA
St. Clare's Home for Seniors
Estimated starting rate$5,250a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,900
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 21 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record - Pinole, CA
Tara Hills Care Home
Starting rate$7,000a month to startListed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record - Pinole, CA
Toyon Care II
Estimated starting rate$5,100a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,200–$6,300
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 14 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
DementiaHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Westmont of Pinole
Starting rate$4,495a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record - Pinole, CA
Wonder Years Care Home
Estimated starting rate$5,000a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,200
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record
A guide to care in Pinole (Contra Costa County).
- Licensed care homes
- 12
- Homes with 6 or fewer beds
- 10
- ALW program listings
- 1
CDSS licensing records, refreshed September 13, 2026; DHCS program list, checked September 13, 2026. Counts do not describe current openings.
Read the local overview
Pinole (Contra Costa County) has 12 state-licensed residential care homes for the elderly on the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) licensing record, last refreshed September 13, 2026: 10 small board-and-care homes (licensed for 6 or fewer residents), 1 mid-size home (7–15), and 1 larger assisted-living community (16 or more). 1 participate in Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (DHCS participant list, checked September 13, 2026). For county-level context, assisted living in Contra Costa County typically runs $6,000–$9,000/mo and small board-and-care homes $5,000–$8,000/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes); California's 2026 SSI/SSP payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home.
All 12 licensed care homes in Pinole
Source: California Department of Social Services licensing record, refreshed September 13, 2026. Listed alphabetically — homes are never ranked and never pay to appear.
- A Care for LifeLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Absolute Care for LifeLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Granada Care Home No 1LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Granada Care Home No 2LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Janga InnLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- M&E CareLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Premiere Home CareLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- St. Clare's Home for SeniorsLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Tara Hills Care HomeLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Toyon Care IILicensedDementiaHospice
- Westmont of PinoleLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedriddenMedi-Cal ALW
- Wonder Years Care HomeLicensedDementiaWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
Which care homes are licensed in Pinole?
As of September 13, 2026, the California Department of Social Services licensing record lists 12 residential care facilities for the elderly with an active license in Pinole (Contra Costa County). Each appears in the full alphabetical list above with its licensed capacity, license status, state-recorded care clearances, and a link to its complete state record on this site.
Is “board and care” different from “assisted living” in Pinole?
The label follows licensed capacity, not a different license. Of Pinole's 12 licensed homes, 10 are small board-and-care homes licensed for 6 or fewer residents, 1 is a mid-size home licensed for 7–15, and 1 is a larger assisted-living community licensed for 16 or more (CDSS license-capacity records, refreshed September 13, 2026). All hold the same state RCFE license.
Does Medi-Cal help pay for assisted living in Pinole?
Yes — at participating homes, through Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), which pays for care services, not room and board. 1 of Pinole's 12 licensed homes appear on the DHCS ALW participant list, checked September 13, 2026; Contra Costa County has 28 participating homes in all. Participating homes carry a “Medi-Cal ALW” marker in the list above.
Medi-Cal / ALW homes in Contra Costa CountyAssisted living on Medi-Cal in California
What do state records show for care homes in Pinole?
Recency, not ratings: state inspectors filed 19 inspection and complaint-investigation documents dated in the past 12 months, covering 11 of Pinole's 12 licensed homes (CDSS facility records, retrieved September 13, 2026). We publish each home's documents on its own page — dated and verbatim, never scored or summarized. Open any home in the list above to read its record.