Small home · Licensed for 6 · Fremont

Isherwood Care III

1445 Skelton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536Licensed since 2007

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$3,700 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,000–$4,550 See costs

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 AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSE SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO(2) RESIDENTS ONLY.

935 - ELDERLY

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.

Diabetes 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 Isherwood Care III: 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.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$3,700a month to start

Likely $3,000–$4,550

From 8 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$3,700likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

Starting monthly rate$3,700likely $3,000–$4,550
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 5 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 $3,000–$4,750: $3,700
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,600–$8,050: $6,200

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.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,200 to $6,245

8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,400–$5,200.

Brookdale North FremontFremont · 0.6 mi · Mid-size home
$6,245Listed on its own website · seen October 27, 2026
Footprint Care HomeFremont · 2.0 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
La Concepcion Residential Care HomeFremont · 2.5 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Beloved Home RetreatFremont · 2.5 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Ageway Boarding Care #3Union City · 3.2 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Lucky Garden Care HomeFremont · 3.3 mi · Small home
$2,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Common DestinyFremont · 3.3 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Mt. Zion Home for the ElderlyUnion City · 4.3 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 5 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.

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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.

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Rooms & the spaces they will use (1)Room types

Room typesPrivate · Semi-Private
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (1)Transportation costs extra

Transportation costs extraReported no
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Where it is

1445 Skelton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Washington HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.5 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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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 #15601315 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 5 of 8 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Aug 5, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 08/05/2026 at 8:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P. Manalo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Lauro Cayabyab and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current. LPA toured facility inside and out including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 6 total bedrooms which 4 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 1 bedroom is occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 74 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 111.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 05/28/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 05/30/26. At 8:55 AM, LPA reviewed 2 staff records and 2 of 2 have current first aid training and are associated to the facility. At 9:06 AM, LPA reviewed 4 residents records. At 11:00 AM, LPA reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. Continue to LIC809-C... Continue from LIC809.... Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCLD by 08/12/2026 LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Infection Control Plan THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY WAS OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 10:04 AM, LPA observed two knives in one of the kitchen drawers and S1's medication in the other kitchen drawer unlocked and accessible to residents in care. The Facility was cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiency by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted with Administrator. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 5, 2026

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20252 state visits · 2 documents

Aug 12, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On 08/12/2025 at 1:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P.Manalo arrived unannounced to conduct a case management visit. LPA met with Direct Care Staff, Carmelita Bontilao, and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Lauro Cayabyab, arrived shortly after. The facility sent an updated Physician's Report dated 07/16/2025 for Resident 1 (R1) on 08/06/2025 which indicated that R1 was bedridden. Record review and staff interview revealed that R1 was admitted to hospice on 11/07/2024. No deficiencies cited. Exit interview was conducted with the Administrator and a copy of this report were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 12, 2025

Jul 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 07/08/2025 at 9:05 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P. Manalo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Lauro Cayabyab, and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current and expires on 11/28/2025. LPA toured facility inside and out including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 6 total bedrooms which 5 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 1 bedroom is occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 08/20/2024. At 9:48 AM, LPA reviewed 5 residents records. At 10:15 AM, LPA reviewed 3 staff records and 3 of 3 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. At 11:45 AM, LPA reviewed two samples of residents’ medications. Continue to LIC809-C... Continue from LIC809... THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 9:35 AM, LPA observed the hot water temperature measured at 136.2 degrees F. At 9:19 AM, LPA observed cleaning chemicals unlocked in the laundry room and Lysol wipes in bedroom #5. At 9:23 AM, LPA observed unlocked medication in the kitchen fridge, prescribed medications in residents' room, TUMS, and etc. At 10:35 AM, LPA observed a resident occupying the designated staff room. At 10:36 AM, record review showed that all the residents' files were incomplete. At 10:55 AM, record review showed that the facility does not have documentation of emergency drills being conducted. At 12:08 PM, LPA observed R1, R2, and R4 with half bed rail with no doctor's order. At 12:10 PM, record review revealed that there are no doctor's order for residents' medications. The Facility was cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted with Administrator. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 8, 2025

The state marks this report as 15 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 7. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20241 state visit · 2 documents

Aug 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 08/19/2024 at 11:20 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) P. Manalo and Jill Clancy-Czuleger arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Larry Cayabyab and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current (#700256740). LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 5 total bedrooms which 5 bedrooms are occupied by the residents. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 114.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 08/16/2023. At 12:10 P.M, LPA reviewed 5 residents records. At 11:45 A.M, LPA reviewed 3 staff records and 3 of 3 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. The following deficiencies were observed: Nail polish remover was found in common area. The Facility was cited, and citations can be found on the LIC 809-D. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 19, 2024

Aug 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

While at the facility for the annual inspection on 08/19/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) P. Manalo and J. Clancy-Czuleger requested updated copies of the following documents: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Current Administrator’s Certificate Administrator Larry Cayabyab agrees to submit the documents to CCLD by // Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 19, 2024

Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 3 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Aug 4, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/4/2023, starting at 12:50 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Fici arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required Inspection. LPA met with Lauro, Cayabyab- Administrator (ADM) and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrators certificate (6009286740) is valid and expires on 11/28/2023. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) residents, which all may be non-ambulatory; hospice waiver approved for two (2) residents only. Upon entry, LPA observed three (3) staff and four (4) resident present during inspection. Starting at 1:10 PM, LPA toured facility with ADM including but not limited to five (5) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 5 total bedrooms which 4 bedrooms are private, one room is shared. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 74 Degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents'. The hot water temperature in residents’ common area bathroom was measured at 114.0 Degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one-week supply of nonperishable and 2-day supply of perishable foods. Sharps and toxins were locked and inaccessible to residents'. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was observed last serviced on 8/25/2021. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Continue on Lic809-C Continued from Lic809 Starting At 1:48PM, LPA reviewed 3 of 3 staff records. At 1:55PM, LPA reviewed 4 of 4 residents' record which are current. At 2:50PM, LPA reviewed 4 of 4 residents' medications. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 8/11/2023: · LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility · LIC 500 Personnel Report · LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (9 Pages) · Liability Insurance No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted with ADM, and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 4, 2023

The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20221 state visit · 1 document

Aug 19, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On today’s date, at 3:20 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Fici and C. Lin arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Infection Control Visit. LPAs was greeted by licensee at front door entrance. During the inspection, LPAs toured facility with licensee including but not limited to front entrance, kitchen, common areas, hand washing stations, bedrooms, bathrooms, and backyard. Facility has a sufficient 2-day perishable and 7-day non-perishable food supply. All sharps and toxins were locked up and inaccessible to clients in care. Common areas are disinfected frequently throughout the day. Water temperature is measured at 119.2. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 8/25/2021. Carbon monoxide and smoke detector are operable. Facility passages inside and out are free of obstruction and does not pose a health and safety risk for persons in care. During record review, LPAs observed facility has a copy of their Infection Control Plan on file. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted with licensee and copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 19, 2022

The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20211 state visit · 1 document

Aug 23, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/23/2021 at 2:17pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. O'Hollaren arrived unannounced to conduct Infection Control Inspection. LPA met with Licensee Lauro Cyabyab and explained the purpose of the visit. During the inspection, LPA toured facility including but not limited to common areas, hand washing stations, bedrooms, kitchen and backyard. All hand washing stations were equipped with soap, paper towels and garbage. LPA observed PPE, food and paper supplies are sufficient. Common areas are disinfected at least once a day. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were working. During record review, it was confirmed that the facility has a mitigation plan on file. LPA observed fire extinguisher was last serviced on February 26, 2018. The following deficiency was observed (See LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and California health and safety code. Failure to correct the deficiency may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 23, 2021

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

License holder

Cayabyab, Lauro & Zoraida, licensed since 2007.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2007, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 7
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 2007, 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

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Isherwood Care III

Is Isherwood Care III licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Isherwood Care III licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Isherwood Care III been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2007, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.

Is Isherwood Care III still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.

What does Isherwood Care III cost?

$3,700 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,000–$4,550. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Fremont that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $2,500 to $4,000 a month, and the middle figure is $3,000 (n = 6 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 Isherwood Care III 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 Cayabyab, Lauro & Zoraida, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Washington Hospital is 0.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Isherwood Care III 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.