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Garden HomeLicense #216803663 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareGarden HomeLicense #216803663 · 16 Garden Ave, San Rafael, CA · (415) 350-6636Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$5,750/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $4,700–$7,050 · See costs

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  • (415) 350-6636

    From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

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San Rafael · Licensed for 4

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Small home · Licensed for 4 · San Rafael

Garden Home

16 Garden Ave, San Rafael, CA 94903 · Licensed since 2017

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Garden Home

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,750 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,700–$7,050 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Licensed for 4: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 4 residents
  • Hospiceup to 1 resident

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. 4 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 1 (ONE).

910 - DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED (DD)

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 1 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Garden 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.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,750a month to start

Likely $4,700–$7,050

From 9 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$5,750likely 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$5,750likely $4,700–$7,050

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 8 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 $4,700–$7,200
$5,750
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,500–$10,350
$8,250
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 homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $15,000

$3,500$15,000

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

9 homes like this within 8 miles publish starting rates mostly between $5,100–$7,500.

  • Daniel Rest HomeSan Rafael · 0.3 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Haven House of San RafaelSan Rafael · 0.5 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Villa Marin Ambulatory Care UnitSan Rafael · 1.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $15,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Golden Home Extended CareSan Rafael · 1.8 mi · Mid-size home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Shalom HouseSan Rafael · 2.1 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bello Gardens Assisted LivingSan Anselmo · 2.7 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,800Listed on Seniorly · memory care private room · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
  • Bel Marin GardensNovato · 6.2 mi · Small home
    $7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Marin TerraceMill Valley · 6.7 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • The Anton PointeNovato · 7.1 mi · Mid-size home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 8 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

16 Garden Ave, San Rafael, CA 94903Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San RafaelHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.6 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 #216803663 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jul 10, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

At approximately 8:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Felias arrived unannounced to conduct a 1 Year Required visit and met with Staff Members, Elsa Bacsal and Mary Wang. Administrator, Tom Yuan, arrived during visit at approximately 9:00AM. Licensee, Sherry Zhu, arrived during visit at approximately 9:20AM. Facility is a Residential Home for the Elderly that provides care and assistance for Older Adults with Disabilities. Facility has an approved fire clearance and capacity for 4 Non-Ambulatory Residents. Facility has a hospice waiver for 1 individual. Upon arrival, LPA was informed that there were 4 residents in care, with 2 residents preparing to leave for their Day Program. LPA was also informed that there were 2 staff members on site. At approximately 8:45AM, LPA reviewed the Facility's Staff Roster and found that all staff on site were background cleared and associated to the facility per regulation. LPA conducted a walk-though of the facility with Administrator. LPA observed the following: Facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Facility had emergency lighting. Facility is a one story building with 4 resident bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and common spaces. Facility has an Infection Control plan on file. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. There was an appropriate supply of cleaning products, linens, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. Mattress pads were in place or available for resident use. Toxins were observed to be stored inaccessible to residents. Hot water temperatures for all sinks in facility were within Title 22 regulations of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. During walkthrough, LPA observed that facility had multiple instances of expired foods in facility fridge and freezer including tofu and Costco prepared meals. LPA, Administrator, Licensee discussed checking foods to ensure that food stays safe for consumption. Administrator's Certificate for Tom Yuan (7003584740) was current with an expiration date of 05/19/2026. Fire extinguishers were last inspected June 2026. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Facility's last emergency/disaster drill was conducted July 2026. Facility's emergency disaster plan was last reviewed and updated May 2025 and infection control plan were last reviewed and updated June 2025. Facility did not have Continued LIC809C Continued from LIC809 an adequate supply of emergency water accessible in the event they needed to shelter in place for 72 hours. LPA reviewed staff files, resident files, resident medication. All files were all found to be well organized, thorough and contained the required documentation. Staff files had current First Aid and CPR certification. Resident files had updated resident assessments and appraisals. LPA observed that facility tracks staff annual training by using a training checklist. LPA, Licensee, and Administrator discussed their annual training checklist and ensuring it is fully completed with signatures and dates by a staff member's date of hire. LPA discussed with Licensee and Administrator on ensuring that resident appraisals address behavioral expressions if they have been identified in resident medical assessments. During medication review it was observed that the pharmacy sends a completed LIC622/Central Storage Log to the facility. It was observed that there was incorrect information on the LIC622 from the pharmacy such as expiration date and number of refills. LPA, Licensee, and Administrator discussed reviewing the LIC622 completed by pharmacy to ensure its accuracy. LPA also discussed the following with Licensee and Administrator: Reporting Requirements PIN regarding 911 protocols LPA requested the following documents to update facility file: Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308) Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610E) Updated Personnel Report (LIC 500) Updated Liability Insurance Active and Current Administrator Certificate Documents to be submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by due date of 8/10/2026. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiencies, on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report, LIC809D (Deficiency Page), LIC9102 (Technical Advisories/Violations), Plan of Corrections, and Appeal Rights discussed and provided to Licensee and Administrator. Signature on form confirms receipt of documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2026

The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jun 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

At approximately 9:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Felias arrived unannounced to conduct a 1 Year Required visit and met with Staff Members, Elsa Bacsal and Lisa Lin. Administrator, Tom Yuan, arrived during visit at approximately 9:50AM. Facility is a Residential Home for the Elderly that provides care and assistance for Older Adults with Disabilities. Facility has an approved fire clearance and capacity for 4 Non-Ambulatory Residents. Upon arrival, LPA was informed that there were 4 residents in care, with 2 residents out of the community attending Day Program. LPA was also informed that there were 2 staff members on site. At approximately 9:20AM, LPA reviewed the Facility's Staff Roster and found that all staff on site were background cleared and associated to the facility per regulation. LPA conducted a walk-though of the facility with Staff Member. LPA observed the following: Facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Facility had emergency lighting. Facility is a one story building with 4 resident bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and common spaces. Facility has an Infection Control plan on file. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. There was an appropriate supply of cleaning products, linens, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. Mattress pads were in place or available for resident use. Toxins were observed to be stored inaccessible to residents. Hot water temperatures for all sinks in facility were within Title 22 regulations of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Administrator's Certificate for Tom Yuan (7003584740 was current with an expiration date of 05/19/2026. Fire extinguishers were last inspected May 2025. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Facility's last emergency/disaster drill was conducted April 2025. LPA reviewed staff files, resident files, resident medication, and resident P&I monies. Continued on LIC809C Continued from LIC809 All files were all found to be well organized, thorough and contained the required documentation. Staff files had current First Aid and CPR certification. Medication was centrally stored and secure. P&I monies were documented, secure and not commingled. LPA requested the following documents to update facility file: Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308) Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610E) Updated Personnel Report (LIC 500) Updated Liability Insurance Active and Current Administrator Certificate Documents to be submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by due date of 7/05/2025. No Deficiencies Cited during visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report discussed and provided to Administrator. Signature on form confirms receipt of documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 5, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Jul 29, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

At approximately 12:15PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Felias arrived unannounced to conduct a 1 Year Required visit and met with Staff Member, Elsa Bacsal. Administrators, Tom Yuan and Sherry Zhu arrived during visit at approximately 12:45PM. Facility is a Residential Home for the Elderly that provides care and assistance for Older Adults with Disabilities. Facility has an approved fire clearance and capacity for 4 Non-Ambulatory Residents. Upon arrival, LPA was informed that there were 4 residents in care, with 2 residents out of the community attending Day Program. LPA was also informed that there were 2 staff members on site. At approximately 12:30PM, LPA reviewed the Facility's Staff Roster and found that all staff on site were background cleared and associated to the facility per regulation. At approximately 12:35PM, LPA conducted a walk-though of the facility with Staff Member. LPA observed the following: The facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Facility had emergency lighting. Facility is a one story building with 4 resident bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and common spaces. Facility has an Infection Control plan on file. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. There was an appropriate supply of cleaning products, linens, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. Mattress pads were in place or available for resident use. Toxins were observed to be stored inaccessible to residents. Hot water temperatures for all sinks in facility were within Title 22 regulations of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Administrator's Certificate for Xiaotong (Sherry) Zhu (6003088740) currently pending. Fire extinguishers were last inspected May 2024. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Facility's last emergency drill was conducted in July 2024. LPA reviewed staff files, resident files, resident medication, and resident P&I monies. All files were all found to be well organized, thorough and contained the required documentation. Staff files had current First Aid and CPR certification. Medication was centrally stored and secure. P&I monies were documented, secure and not commingled. Continued on LIC809C Continued from LIC809 LPA requested the following documents to update facility file: Affidavit regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400) Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308) Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610D) Updated Personnel Report (LIC 500) Surety Bond (LIC 402) Updated Liability Insurance Active and Current Administrator Certificate Documents to be submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by due date of 8/29/2024. No Deficiencies Cited during visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report discussed and provided to Administrator. Signature on form confirms receipt of documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 29, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Jul 28, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

At approximately 1:15PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Felias arrived unannounced to conduct a 1 Year Required visit and met with Administrators, Tom Yuan, and Sherry Zhu. Facility is a Residential Home for the Elderly that provides care and assistance for Adults with Disabilities. Facility has an approved fire clearance for 4 Non-Ambulatory Residents with a total capacity of 4 Residents. Upon arrival, LPA was informed that there were 3 Residents in care, with 1 Resident out of the community attending Day Program. LPA was also informed that there were 3 staff members on site. At approximately 1:30PM, LPA reviewed the Facility's Staff Roster and found that all staff on site were background cleared and associated to the facility per regulation. At approximately 1:40PM, LPA conducted a walk-though of the facility with Administrator. LPA observed the following: The facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Facility had emergency lighting. Facility is a one story building with 4 Client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, living room, and laundry area. Facility has a mitigation plan on file. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Toxins were observed to be stored inaccessible to residents. There was an appropriate supply of cleaning products, linens, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. Mattress pads were in place or available for resident use. Hot water temperatures for all sinks in facility were within Title 22 regulations of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Fire extinguishers were last inspected June 2023. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. The last facility fire drill was conducted in July 2023. At approximately 1:50PM, LPA reviewed 3 of 3 client records which were all found to be well organized, thorough and contained the required documentation. P&I monies were documented, secure and not commingled. Medication was observed to be centrally stored and secure. Continued on LIC809C Continued from LIC809 At approximately 2:15PM, LPA reviewed a sample size of 5 staff records. First Aid and CPR certification were current for 5 of 5 staff files reviewed. Administrator's Certificate for Sherry (6003088740) was current with an expiration date of 11/02/2023 and Administrator's Certificate for Tom was current with an expiration date of 04/25/2024. At approximately 2:45PM, LPA conducted interviews. LPA requested the following documents to update facility file: Affidavit regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400) Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308) Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610D) Updated Personnel Report (LIC 500) Surety Bond (LIC 402) Register of Clients/Residents (LIC 9020) Updated Liability Insurance Documents to be submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by due date of Sunday, 8/27/2023. No Deficiencies Cited during visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report discussed and provided to Administrator. Signature on form confirms receipt of documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 28, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

May 26, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farhaan Sarangi arrived unannounced at Garden Home for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 year inspection. LPA was greeted at the door by Care Giver #1, Elsa Bacsal and was granted access into the facility. Upon entry into the facility, LPA observed Care Giver #2 and #3 not wearing a mask (See LIC 809D). Facility Manager, Tom Yuan arrived 30 minutes later. LPA toured the facility with Care Giver #1. Facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Client’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on April 2022 at the time of the inspection. Facility smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were found to be functioning properly at the time of the visit. Hot water temperature measured at 105 degrees within Title 22 acceptable regulation of 105 to 120 degrees F in 2 of 2 client’s bathroom while touring facility. There was a supply of both perishable and non-perishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Food stored in the kitchen refrigerator were properly stored as per regulations on this day at the time of the inspection. Toxins are stored in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. Dangerous items were stored inaccessible to clients. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for clients. The bathroom designated for clients at the facility were supplied with individual paper towels; hand soap dispenser was available. All client’s bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings. LPA advised facility to contact County Public Health and Community Care Licensing immediately if symptoms or COVID-19 + in the facility. Facility has PPE supply stored in the garage. Facility staff has not been N95 Fit tested (See LIC 9102) (Report continued on LIC 809C) LPA requested the following documents to be sent to CCL: LIC 500- Personnel Report LIC 308- Designation of Responsibility LIC 309- Administrative Organization LIC 400- Affidavit regarding Client Cash Resources Updated facility sketch Updated Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610D) Surety Bond (if any) Most up-to-date Liability insurance Control of Property Register of Residents The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 Chapter 8 of California Regulation. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and appeal of rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 26, 2022

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

License holder

Bayhome Living LLC, licensed since 2017.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2017, 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 2017, 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 homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“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

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.

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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 Garden Home

Is Garden Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Garden Home licensed for?

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

Has Garden Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Garden Home still open?

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

What does Garden Home cost?

$5,750 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,700–$7,050. 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 9 small homes and similar homes within 8 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 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in San Rafael that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $5,500 to $9,000 a month, and the middle figure is $7,000 (n = 5 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 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 Garden 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 Bayhome Living LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Rafael is 1.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Garden Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 1 resident, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Garden Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “GARDEN HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #216803663. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Bayhome Living LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2017, 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 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is July 10, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type 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

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Nearby

Other homes nearby

Licensed homes near this one in Marin County, most information on file first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.

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    San Rafael · 0.5 mi

    Haven House of San Rafael

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $7,000 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    San Rafael · 0.3 mi

    Daniel Rest Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $5,500 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    San Rafael · 0.5 mi

    Cogir of San Rafael

    Large community · licensed for 70

    Estimated starting rate

    $7,200 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $5,600–$9,150

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    San Rafael · 0.6 mi

    The Vincent

    Large community · licensed for 126

    Estimated starting rate

    $7,000 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $5,450–$8,850

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    San Rafael · 0.2 mi

    Roses Resthome

    Mid-size home · licensed for 8

    Estimated starting rate

    $6,800 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $5,350–$8,900

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    San Rafael · 0.5 mi

    Haven Residence of San Rafael

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,900 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,850–$7,250

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record

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