Small home · Licensed for 3 · Alameda

Alegria Community Living - Otis

1908 Otis Drive, Alameda, CA 94501Licensed since 2025

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,400 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,600–$5,400 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: WheelchairState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Licensed for 3: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 3 residents

Not on file: dementia, hospice 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. APPROVED FOR THREE (3) NON-AMBULATORY.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Alegria Community Living - Otis: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines, staying through hospice 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

$4,400a month to start

Likely $3,600–$5,400

From 13 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$4,400likely 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$4,400likely $3,600–$5,400
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes and similar homes within 10 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 $3,600–$5,600: $4,400
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,250–$8,800: $6,900

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 homes13 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $10,000

13 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$9,300.

Golden Age Bayside IIAlameda · 1.2 mi · Small home
$10,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Golden Age of Sweet RoadAlameda · 1.6 mi · Mid-size home
$8,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Lakeshore Residential CareOakland · 2.7 mi · Mid-size home
$3,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Dimond CareOakland · 3.1 mi · Mid-size home
$6,000Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
J & C Care CenterOakland · 3.8 mi · Mid-size home
$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Andre Alexis Guest HomeSan Leandro · 5.4 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
D'Nalor Care HomesOakland · 6.0 mi · Small home
$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Andrew Elijah's Guest Home IISan Leandro · 7.1 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Leslie Care Home IISan Leandro · 7.3 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
St. Anthony's Residential Care HomeSan Leandro · 7.7 mi · Small home
$3,700Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Merced Girard Residential Care FacilitySan Francisco · 8.3 mi · Mid-size home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Autumn GlowSan Francisco · 9.3 mi · Mid-size home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Kimochi HomeSan Francisco · 9.3 mi · Mid-size home
$4,335Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026

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

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes and similar homes within 10 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.

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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.

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Where it is

1908 Otis Drive, Alameda, CA 94501Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Alameda HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.3 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 #19201471 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Aug 31, 2026Facility evaluation reportAnnual/RandomReport on file

Type of visit: Annual/Random

On 08/31/2026 at 8:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrew Christy arrived unannounced to conduct the 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with House Manager, Phebe Williams, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility currently houses two (2) residents with a max capacity of three (3) residents. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area, and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed. A comfortable indoor temperature is maintained at 68.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 105.5 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. There is a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 06/02/2026. At 9:30AM, LPA reviewed two (2) resident files and four (4) staff files, all found to be complete. The emergency disaster plan was last reviewed 10/06/2025. Quarterly emergency drills were last conducted 06/16/2026. A review of resident medications and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) found no outstanding errors. A review of the residents' P&I Log found no outstanding errors. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 31, 2026

20252 state visits · 3 documents

Jul 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 7/10/25 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Greg Clark arrived announced to conduct pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Carla Hernstrom and QA Director Alejandrina Alarcon, Administrator, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility currently has no residents/clients. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas and backyard. Bedrooms and living rooms were equipped with the proper furniture. Bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. Linens and hygiene supplies were observed inside a cabinet. There is sufficient lighting throughout facility. Room temperature was maintained at 70 degrees F and hot water temperature was maintained at 106 degrees F. First-aid kit was observed to be complete. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operational. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 6/09/25. No issues noted during inspection. LPA observed that facility is ready to be licensed. This report will be submitted to the Central Applications Unit (CAU) and a final review of the application will be conducted. This facility is not yet licensed, and is subject to final approval by CAU. Additional requirements may still be required. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2025

Jul 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

LPA Greg Clark conducted a face to face Component III presentation on 7/10/25 starting at 1:30 p.m. LPA met with Carla Hernstrom, QA Director and Alejandrina Alarcon, Administrator. LPA presented Component III power point and discussed the regulations embodied in the power point. LPA observed the participants gained knowledge about running and maintaining the facility in accordance with regulations. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2025

Jun 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOFT Capacity: 3 Census (if any clients in care): 3 COMP II Participants: Vicki Saldana (Admin), Leea Burns (Admin), Claudia Silva (CEO), Carla Hernstrom (QA Director) Interview Method: Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams On June 20, 2025, applicant(s)/administrator participated in COMP II for the below pending facilities: [list out all of the applicable pending applications in the following format: Alegria Community Living - Otis/019201471, Alegria Community Living - Fairfield/019201474, Alegria Community Living - Dichondra/019201473. Identification of the applicant(s) and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant(s) and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 20, 2025

License holder

Alegria Community Living, licensed since 2025.

Operates 6 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

Jasmine Court · Castro Valley
Alegria Community Living - Dichondra · Newark
Alegria Community Living - Fairfield · Union City
Woodland Home · Concord
Las Juntas Home · Walnut Creek

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 4
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 2025, 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 Alegria Community Living - Otis

Is Alegria Community Living - Otis licensed?

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

How many residents is Alegria Community Living - Otis licensed for?

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

Has Alegria Community Living - Otis been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Alegria Community Living - Otis still open?

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

What does Alegria Community Living - Otis cost?

$4,400 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,600–$5,400. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

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 Alegria Community Living - Otis 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 Alegria Community Living, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Alegria Community Living — at least 6 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Alameda Hospital is 0.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Alegria Community Living - Otis keep a resident on hospice?

Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”