# Board-and-care homes in Alameda County: 150 licensed for six or fewer residents

150 of Alameda County's 241 state-licensed residential care homes are board-and-care homes — licensed for six or fewer residents — per the California Department of Social Services licensing record (retrieved September 27, 2026). These small homes hold the same RCFE license as large assisted-living communities; the difference is scale, not oversight. Every one is listed below, alphabetically, with its license number.

Full page: <https://covelightcare.com/board-and-care/california/alameda-county>

## Which board-and-care homes are licensed in Alameda County?

The 150 homes below hold licenses for six or fewer residents on the state licensing record retrieved September 27, 2026. Homes are listed alphabetically — never ranked — and each name links to its full state record, including inspection history and every care approval on file.

Listed here: the first 100 of 150. All 150 are on the full page: <https://covelightcare.com/board-and-care/california/alameda-county>. MCP server <https://covelightcare.com/mcp>, tool find_homes: `{"county":"Alameda","size":["small"]}`.

- [A & P Care Home for Seniors](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/a-and-p-care-home-for-seniors-15601363>) — Fremont · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601363 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [A - R Residential Care Home for Elderly #2](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/a-r-residential-care-home-for-elderly-2-15600563>) — Union City · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15600563 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [A and M Board&Care, Innovative Assis.Home for Elder](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/a-and-m-board-and-care-innovative-assishome-for-elder-15601400>) — Union City · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601400 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [A Hananiah Place of Dublin](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/a-hananiah-place-of-dublin-19201534>) — Dublin · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201534 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [A Home of Our Own](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/a-home-of-our-own-15600554>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15600554 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [A New Haven Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/a-new-haven-care-home-15600740>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15600740 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [A New Haven Care Home - Adams](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/a-new-haven-care-home-adams-15601319>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601319 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [A New Haven Care Home - Berlin](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/a-new-haven-care-home-berlin-15601499>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601499 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [A New Haven Care Home - Hampton](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/a-new-haven-care-home-hampton-15601428>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601428 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [A New Haven Care Home-Hudson](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/a-new-haven-care-home-hudson-19200473>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19200473 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [A New Haven Care Home-Springtown](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/a-new-haven-care-home-springtown-15601122>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601122 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [A-N-D Care Homes](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/a-n-d-care-homes-19200693>) — Union City · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 3 residents · License #19200693 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care
- [A-R Residential Care for Elderly](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/a-r-residential-care-for-elderly-15600467>) — Union City · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15600467 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Aaa Care Haven II](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/aaa-care-haven-ii-15601390>) — Castro Valley · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601390 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Above & Beyond RCFE](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/above-and-beyond-rcfe-inc-19201119>) — Hayward · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201119 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Ageway Boarding Care #3](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/ageway-boarding-care-3-15601493>) — Union City · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601493 · Hospice care
- [Aging in the Bay - Dublin](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/aging-in-the-bay-dublin-19201596>) — Dublin · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201596 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Alegria Community Living - Dichondra](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/alegria-community-living-dichondra-19201473>) — Newark · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 3 residents · License #19201473 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Alegria Community Living - Fairfield](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/alegria-community-living-fairfield-19201474>) — Union City · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 4 residents · License #19201474 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Alegria Community Living - Otis](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/alegria-community-living-otis-19201471>) — Alameda · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 3 residents · License #19201471 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory
- [Almond Road Senior Estates](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/almond-road-senior-estates-15601365>) — Castro Valley · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601365 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Alondra Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/alondra-care-home-19201341>) — Oakland · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201341 · Dementia care · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Alondra Care Home 2](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/alondra-care-home-2-19201434>) — Newark · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201434 · Dementia care · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Alondra Care Home 3](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/alondra-care-home-3-19201466>) — Hayward · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201466 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Alondra Care Home 4](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/alondra-care-home-4-19201518>) — Fremont · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201518 · Dementia care · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Ampa & Amma's Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/ampa-and-ammas-home-19201619>) — Fremont · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201619 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Andre Alexis Guest Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/andre-alexis-guest-home-15600812>) — San Leandro · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15600812 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Andrew Elijah's Guest Home II](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/andrew-elijahs-guest-home-ii-15601244>) — San Leandro · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601244 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Andrew Elijahs Guest Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/andrew-elijahs-guest-home-15600471>) — San Leandro · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15600471 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Assisted Graceful Living](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/assisted-graceful-living-19201138>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201138 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Astera Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/astera-care-home-llc-19201140>) — Hayward · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201140 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Ava Bella Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/ava-bella-care-home-19200549>) — Union City · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19200549 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [B-N Residential Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/b-n-residential-care-home-11440861>) — Union City · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #11440861 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Bay Vista Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/bay-vista-care-home-19201710>) — Newark · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201710 · Dementia care · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Begonia Residential Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/begonia-residential-care-home-15601313>) — Union City · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601313 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Beloved Home Retreat](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/beloved-home-retreat-19200505>) — Fremont · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19200505 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory
- [Bethany Homes Senior Living III](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/bethany-homes-senior-living-iii-19201623>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201623 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Bethany Homes Senior Living IV](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/bethany-homes-senior-living-iv-19201611>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201611 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care
- [Blessing Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/blessing-home-15601233>) — Castro Valley · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601233 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Blissful Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/blissful-care-home-llc-15601459>) — San Lorenzo · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601459 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Bloomstone Family Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/bloomstone-family-home-llc-19201376>) — Hayward · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201376 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care
- [Burke Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/burke-home-19201668>) — Hayward · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201668 · Care approvals not on file — see the state record
- [C & L Home for the Elderly](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/c-and-l-home-for-the-elderly-15601347>) — Union City · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601347 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [C & R Home for the Elderly](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/c-and-r-home-for-the-elderly-15600507>) — Union City · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15600507 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [California Mentor - Malabar Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/california-mentor-malabar-home-19200735>) — Castro Valley · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 4 residents · License #19200735 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [California Mentor-Marineview Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/california-mentor-marineview-home-19200737>) — San Leandro · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 4 residents · License #19200737 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Caring Hands](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/caring-hands-19201041>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201041 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Casa San Lorenzo](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/casa-san-lorenzo-19200896>) — San Lorenzo · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19200896 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care
- [Castro Valley Residential Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/castro-valley-residential-care-home-llc-19201204>) — Castro Valley · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 3 residents · License #19201204 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Castro Village Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/castro-village-care-home-11441104>) — Castro Valley · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #11441104 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Cedar Home at Niles Grove](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/cedar-home-at-niles-grove-19201572>) — Fremont · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201572 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care
- [Charitys Residence](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/charitys-residence-11440427>) — Oakland · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #11440427 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Cma Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/cma-care-home-19200657>) — Fremont · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19200657 · Dementia care · Hospice care
- [Cma Care Home 1](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/cma-care-home-1-19201233>) — Fremont · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201233 · Hospice care
- [Common Destiny](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/common-destiny-15601481>) — Fremont · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601481 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [D'Nalor Care Homes](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/dnalor-care-homes-llc-19200673>) — Oakland · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19200673 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Dimond Care II](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/dimond-care-ii-15601468>) — Oakland · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601468 · Care approvals not on file — see the state record
- [Eden Assisted Living](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/eden-assisted-living-19200687>) — Castro Valley · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19200687 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Bedridden
- [Elle's Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/elles-home-19200923>) — Hayward · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19200923 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Emerald Home Care](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/emerald-home-care-15601128>) — Dublin · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601128 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Escueta Care Home 2](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/escueta-care-home-2-19201451>) — Hayward · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201451 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Escueta Care Home 3](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/escueta-care-home-3-inc-15601295>) — Hayward · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 4 residents · License #15601295 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Essentials Crest Lane Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/essentials-crest-lane-care-home-19201399>) — Union City · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201399 · Dementia care · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Evelyn Manor](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/evelyn-manor-19201526>) — San Leandro · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 4 residents · License #19201526 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care
- [Evergreen Senior Assisted Living](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/evergreen-senior-assisted-living-19200712>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19200712 · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Fairbanks One](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/fairbanks-one-19200830>) — Castro Valley · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19200830 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Findlay Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/findlay-care-home-19201657>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201657 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care
- [Flamingo Assisted Living](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/flamingo-assisted-living-19201418>) — Castro Valley · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201418 · Care approvals not on file — see the state record
- [Flintwood Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/flintwood-care-home-19200727>) — Newark · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19200727 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Footprint Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/footprint-care-home-15601366>) — Fremont · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601366 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Galicia's Tulip Care Home #2](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/galicias-tulip-care-home-2-11441162>) — Hayward · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #11441162 · Hospice care
- [Genuine Love Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/genuine-love-care-home-19201168>) — Hayward · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 5 residents · License #19201168 · Dementia care · Hospice care
- [Golden Age Bayside II](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/golden-age-bayside-ii-15600746>) — Alameda · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15600746 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care
- [Golden Valley Elderly Living](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/golden-valley-elderly-living-15601495>) — Castro Valley · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601495 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Grace Home Care - Lloyd](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/grace-home-care-lloyd-19201066>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201066 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care
- [Grace Home Care - Meadowlark](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/grace-home-care-meadowlark-19201082>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201082 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care
- [H & M Homes Standish](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/h-and-m-homes-standish-19200694>) — Hayward · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19200694 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Harbor Bay Assisted Living](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/harbor-bay-assisted-living-inc-19200765>) — Alameda · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19200765 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Harmony Homes](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/harmony-homes-llc-19200702>) — Union City · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19200702 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Heather's Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/heathers-care-home-15601425>) — Fremont · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601425 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Heaven Place Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/heaven-place-care-home-19201144>) — San Leandro · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201144 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Helping Hands](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/helping-hands-llc-19201132>) — Dublin · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201132 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care
- [Hrs Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/hrs-care-home-15601187>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601187 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Isherwood Care III](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/isherwood-care-iii-15601315>) — Fremont · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601315 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Jasmine Court](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/jasmine-court-15601298>) — Castro Valley · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 4 residents · License #15601298 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [K & J Residential Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/k-and-j-residential-care-home-19200987>) — Fremont · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19200987 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [K & J Residential Care Home III](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/k-and-j-residential-care-home-iii-19201462>) — Fremont · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201462 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care
- [K & J Residential Care Home-Hayward](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/k-and-j-residential-care-home-hayward-19201086>) — Hayward · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 5 residents · License #19201086 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care
- [Kennedy Guest Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/kennedy-guest-home-15600811>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15600811 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Khivi Care](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/khivi-care-llc-19201131>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201131 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [La Concepcion Residential Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/la-concepcion-residential-care-home-15601051>) — Fremont · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601051 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Lake Chabot Assisted Living](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/lake-chabot-assisted-living-19200688>) — Castro Valley · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 3 residents · License #19200688 · Care approvals not on file — see the state record
- [Lake Chabot Assisted Living](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/lake-chabot-assisted-living-19201626>) — Castro Valley · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201626 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Lake Chabot Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/lake-chabot-care-home-19201432>) — Castro Valley · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201432 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Leap Care Services](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/leap-care-services-llc-19201280>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201280 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care
- [Leslie Care Home II](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/leslie-care-home-ii-15600923>) — San Leandro · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15600923 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory
- [Livermore Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/livermore-care-home-19200853>) — Livermore · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19200853 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Lucky Garden Care Home](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/lucky-garden-care-home-15601204>) — Fremont · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15601204 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Bedridden
- [Mahogany Homes](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/mahogany-homes-llc-19201412>) — Oakland · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #19201412 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Dementia care · Hospice care · Bedridden
- [Mary's Manor](<https://covelightcare.com/facility/marys-manor-15600392>) — Fremont · Small board-and-care home · licensed for 6 residents · License #15600392 · Wheelchair / non-ambulatory · Hospice care

CDSS licensing roster · September 27, 2026

## What is a board-and-care home in California?

A board-and-care home is a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) licensed for six or fewer residents — usually an ordinary house with a small staff. California licenses and inspects it under the same rules as a large assisted-living community, and its inspection history is public record the same way. Capacity on this page comes from each home’s licensed capacity on the state record, not from marketing.

## Sources

- CDSS licensing roster, September 27, 2026