Small home · Licensed for 6 · San Leandro

Optimum Care Home

733 Dolores Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577Licensed since 2025

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,200 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,150 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 25, 2026
Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 6 residents
Dementia
Hospiceup to 2 residents

Not on file: bedridden approval.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 25, 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 SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS. NO RESIDENTS ON SECOND FLOOR. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR TWO(2).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 25, 2026

Care services

24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on optimumcarehome.com · source dated September 2, 2025.

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 25, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 25, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Optimum Care Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,200a month to start

Likely $3,400–$5,150

From 11 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$4,200likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$4,200likely $3,400–$5,150
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 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 $3,400–$5,350: $4,200
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,050–$8,600: $6,700

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 homes11 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $7,500

11 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,750–$6,050.

St. Anthony's Residential Care HomeSan Leandro · 1.0 mi · Small home
$3,700Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
D'Nalor Care HomesOakland · 1.3 mi · Small home
$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Andre Alexis Guest HomeSan Leandro · 1.7 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Leslie Care Home IISan Leandro · 1.7 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Andrew Elijah's Guest Home IISan Leandro · 2.2 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Morning Light HomeCastro Valley · 3.5 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on its own website · 24h care starting price · seen October 5, 2026
Blossom Garden Senior HomeHayward · 4.0 mi · Mid-size home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Blessing HomeCastro Valley · 4.1 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Welcome Home - Castro ValleyCastro Valley · 4.2 mi · Mid-size home
$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Montgomery Springs ManorHayward · 4.4 mi · Mid-size home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Willow Creek Alzheimer's & Dementia Care CenterCastro Valley · 4.8 mi · Mid-size home
$7,395Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026

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

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 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.

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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Daily life

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

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Activities & the rhythm of a day (3)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered · Exercise or fitness program

The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itDaily and weekly recreational activities
Reported on optimumcarehome.com · source dated September 2, 2025.
Activity types offeredClassic films · Documentaries · Birthday parties · Holiday gatherings · Singing · Calming music sessions · and 9 more
Classic films · Documentaries · Birthday parties · Holiday gatherings · Singing · Calming music sessions · Bingo · Puzzles · Trivia · Interactive memory games · Painting · Scrapbooking · Seasonal decorations · Creative expression · Arts and Crafts — reported on optimumcarehome.com · source dated September 2, 2025.
Exercise or fitness programChair yoga · Walking groups · Stretching for mobility and strength
Reported on optimumcarehome.com · source dated September 2, 2025.

Visiting & staying involved (5)Contact form · Neighborhood or area named · Setting

Contact form
Reported on optimumcarehome.com · source dated September 2, 2025.
Open on the website
Neighborhood or area namedQuiet residential area of San Leandro
Reported on optimumcarehome.com · source dated September 2, 2025.
SettingResidential neighborhood
Reported on optimumcarehome.com · source dated September 2, 2025.
Notes on visiting accessConveniently situated for visiting families and caregivers
Reported on optimumcarehome.com · source dated September 2, 2025.
Public transit access claimed
Reported on optimumcarehome.com · source dated September 2, 2025.

Where it is

733 Dolores Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577Address from the public record · October 25, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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San Leandro HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.9 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 25, 2026 · License #19201551 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Aug 5, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/5/2026 at 1:20 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Y. Brown conducted an unannounced annual 1-year required inspection. LPA met with Administrator Jane Lao and explained the purpose of the visit. The administrator currently holds a certificate (#6076077740) that expires on 3/12/2027. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) residents, six (6) may be non-ambulatory. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area, and back yard. All indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature for residents is maintained at 73 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Hot water temperature in the residents shared bathroom was measured at 115.1 degrees Fahrenheit. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing are safe, sanitary and in operating condition. The supply of extra hygiene was available for residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide combination were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last purchased on 6/17/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. LPA reviewed three (3) staff and five (5) resident records. Emergency disaster plan was last reviewed on 5/3/2026. LPA reviewed a sample of medication. Continued on LIC809C. Continued from LIC809. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 08/12/2026: LIC610D: Emergency disaster plan LIC500: Personnel Record Liability Insurance The following deficiency was observed: At 2:30 pm, LPA observed that 4 out of 5 residents did not have a pre-admission appraisal completed. Deficiency is cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC809D. Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due date and/or any repeat deficiency within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Jane. A copy of the appeal rights and this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 5, 2026

20251 state visit · 2 documents

Aug 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 8/19/2025 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Y. Brown arrived unannounced to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Jane Lao and Licensee Abraham Cuta and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility currently has 0 residents. LPA toured facility with Administrator Jane Lao and Licensee Abraham Cuta including but not limited to 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, common areas and backyard. The facility consists of four (4) total bedrooms which three (3) bedrooms are occupied by the residents and one (1) bedroom is occupied by staff. 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 69 degrees F and hot water temperature was maintained at 120 degrees F. First-aid kit was observed to be complete. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operational. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 6/12/2025. 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, Aug 19, 2025

Aug 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On 8/19/2025 at 10:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Y. Brown arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management COMP III visit. LPA met with Administrator, Jane Lao and Abraham Cuta, Licensee and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA presented Component III Power Point during visit and discussed the regulations embodied in the Power Point. LPA observed that the participant gained knowledge about running and maintaining the facility following regulations. A license has not yet been granted to this facility. Licensure is subject to final review and approval by the Centralized Applications Unit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 19, 2025

License holder

Optimum Therapies Inc., licensed since 2025.

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

State visits on file: 3
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 Optimum Care Home

Is Optimum Care Home licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

How many residents is Optimum Care Home licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Has Optimum Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.

Is Optimum Care Home still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does Optimum Care Home cost?

$4,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,400–$5,150. 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 Optimum Care 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 Optimum Therapies Inc., per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

San Leandro Hospital is 0.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Optimum Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.