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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Livermore
Kennedy Guest Home
2636 Kennedy Street, Livermore, CA 94551Licensed since 2004
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Hospiceup to 2 residents
Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 YEARS AND OLDER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO (2) RESIDENTS.
985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
Care services
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Incontinence care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Kennedy Guest Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,700a month to start
Likely $3,850–$5,800
From 10 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,700likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,700likely $3,850–$5,800
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 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.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,850–$6,000
- $4,700
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,550–$9,200
- $7,200
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes10 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,800 to $6,500
10 homes like this within 14 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,900–$6,100.
- Milan Villa Senior LivingLivermore · 1.3 mi · Mid-size home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Tuscany Villa Senior LivingLivermore · 1.4 mi · Mid-size home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- HRS Care HomeLivermore · 1.9 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Old Oak Golden VillaLivermore · 3.0 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Welcome Home Senior Residence (Pleasanton)Pleasanton · 7.9 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Valle Verde Care Home IIDublin · 8.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Warm HouseDublin · 9.1 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Karo Mina Care HomeSan Ramon · 10 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Penny's Guest HomeSan Ramon · 11 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Beloved Home RetreatFremont · 14 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 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.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
2636 Kennedy Street, Livermore, CA 94551Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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The state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #15600811 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Jan 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 1/23/2026 at 2:25PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) G. Luk arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Joycelyn Castro Silla and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, dining area, kitchen, garage, and outdoor area. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed. Fire extinguisher was observed to be full. One week of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable food supplies were available. Hot water temperature was measured at 106.7 degrees F in the kitchen sink. LPA observed grab bars and non-skid mat in the bathroom. There were adequate lights in each room. Resident rooms were observed to be cleaned and fully furnished. First Aid kit is complete. Last disaster drill was conducted on 1/2/2026. LPA reviewed 3 residents and 3 staff files starting at 2:50PM. Staff are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. Staff have current First Aid and CPR training. LPA reviewed a sample of resident's medication during inspection. No deficiencies are being cited on this date. LPA request updated LIC610E to be submitted to CCLD by 2/6/2026. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 23, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jan 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 1/15/2025 at 10:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) G. Luk arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Joycelyn Castro Silla and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, dining area, kitchen, garage, and outdoor area. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed. Fire extinguisher was observed to be full and last serviced on 12/4/2024. One week of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable food supplies were available. Hot water temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees F in the kitchen sink. LPA observed grab bars and non-skid mat in the bathrooms. There were adequate lights in each room. Resident rooms were observed to be cleaned and fully furnished. First Aid kit is complete. Last disaster drill was conducted on 1/6/2025. Indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstructions. No bodies of water was observed. LPA reviewed 3 residents and 3 staff files starting at 11:00AM. LPA reviewed the three resident's medications starting at 1:40PM. LPA interviewed 2 staff during inspection. No deficiencies are being cited on this date. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 15, 2025
The state marks this report as 2 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
20241 state visit · 1 document
Jan 17, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 1/17/2024 at 1:40PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) G. Luk arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection. LPA met with caregiver, Violeta Butardo and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Joycelyn Castro Silla arrived a hour later. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 2 residents maybe under hospice care. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, dining area, kitchen, garage, and outdoor area. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed. Fire extinguisher was observed to be full and last serviced on 12/18/2023. One week of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable food supplies were available. Hot water temperature was measured at 108.3 degrees F in the hallway bathroom. LPA observed grab bars and non-skid mat in the bathrooms. There were adequate lights in each room. Resident rooms were observed to be cleaned and fully furnished. First Aid kit is complete. LPA reviewed 4 residents and 2 staff files starting at 2:35PM. LPA reviewed a sample of resident's medications starting at 4:30PM. LPA interviewed 2 residents and 2 staff at 5:20PM. At 2:50PM, LPA observed R1, R2, and R3 does not have current medical assessment on file. At 3:00PM, LPA observed R1, R2, R3, and R4 does not have current needs and service plan on file. At 3:10PM, LPA observed R2 does not have TB test result on file. At 3:30PM, LPA observed S2 does not have current first aid training. At 3:50PM, LPA observed S2 does not have current annual training. (Continue on LIC809C...) At 4:10PM, LPA observed facility have not completed a disaster drill at least quarterly for each shift. At 5:40PM, LPA observed R1's medication (Levothyroxine 25mcg) was given 1.5 tablets according to R1's MAR. However, doctor's order states that medication (Levothyroxine 25mcg) should be given 2 tablets. R1 has doctor's order for Warfarin 2.5mg or 5mg for week of 1/3/2024 and 1/11/2024. However, LPA observed staff gave the incorrect dosage on 5 of those days. The deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Health & Safety Code. Failure to correct deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 17, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents
20231 state visit · 1 document
Jan 27, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 1/27/2023 at 8:50AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) G. Luk arrived unannounced to conduct an Infection Control Inspection. LPAs met with Administrator, Joycelyn Silla. Upon entry, LPA's temperature was checked and asked to fill out visitor's log. LPA observed hand sanitizer at screening station. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas, garage, and outdoor areas. All sinks were equipped with soap and paper towel. Hot water was measured at 120 degrees F in the hallway bathroom. Fire extinguisher was observed to be full and last serviced on 12/7/2022. During record review, LPA observed visitors log and temperature log for residents. LPA observed facility has a copy of Mitigation Plan on file. LPA observed food supplies and paper supplies are sufficient. At 9:25AM, LPA observed unlocked paints and gardening tools in the backyard. Staff locked up the paints and gardening tools during inspection. The deficiency was observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Health & Safety Code. Failure to correct deficiency may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 27, 2023
The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
20221 state visit · 1 document
Jan 14, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 1/14/2022 at 11:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) G. Luk arrived unannounced to conduct an Infection Control Inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Joycelyn Silla. Upon entry, LPA's temperature was checked and asked to fill out visitor's log. LPA observed hand sanitizer at screening station. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas, and outdoor areas. All hand washing stations were equipped with soap and paper towel. During record review, LPA observed visitors log and temperature log for both residents and staff. LPA observed facility has a copy of Mitigation Plan on file. LPA observed food supplies and paper supplies are sufficient. No deficiencies cited on this date. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 14, 2022
The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
License holder
Kennedy Guest Home, LLC, licensed since 2004.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2004, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 5
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2004, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 0 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Kennedy Guest Home
Is Kennedy Guest Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Kennedy Guest Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Kennedy Guest Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2004, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Kennedy Guest Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.
What does Kennedy Guest Home cost?
$4,700 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,850–$5,800. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 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.
Among 34 other homes of a similar licensed size across Alameda County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 34 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Kennedy Guest Home take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Kennedy Guest Home, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Can Kennedy Guest Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Kennedy Guest Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “KENNEDY GUEST HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #15600811. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Kennedy Guest Home, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2004, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2004, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2004, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2004, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is January 23, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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- Wheelchair: on the state record
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Covelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400On the state record
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- Map
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$5,550 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$7,300On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,700 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,500–$7,500On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,300 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,500On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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