Small home · Licensed for 6 · Salinas

Swaner Guest Home

18615 Swaner Avenue, Salinas, CA 93906Licensed since 2012

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,350 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,350 See costs

No openings reported

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

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 4 residents

Not on file: dementia, hospice and bedridden approvals.

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. FOUR MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY RESTRICTED TO ROOMS 5 AND 6.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 25, 2026

As needs change

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Swaner Guest Home: 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

$4,350a month to start

Likely $3,550–$5,350

From 10 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,350likely 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$4,350likely $3,550–$5,350
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 24 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 $3,550–$5,550: $4,350
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,200–$8,750: $6,850

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 homes10 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $7,000

10 homes like this within 24 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,600–$6,050.

El Camino Real ManorMarina · 8.4 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Clearview CarehomesHollister · 15 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Carmelo ParkMonterey · 17 mi · Mid-size home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Rachelle's Home IFreedom · 17 mi · Mid-size home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Carmel VillaCarmel · 17 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Villa Mirage of CarmelCarmel Valley · 18 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Agape of CarmelCarmel · 19 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Flanders Court of CarmelCarmel · 19 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Whispering Pines InnHollister · 21 mi · Mid-size home
$2,889Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Seaview Guest HomeAptos · 23 mi · Small home
$4,800Listed 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 10 small homes and similar homes within 24 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

18615 Swaner Avenue, Salinas, CA 93906Address from the public record · October 25, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Natividad Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2 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 #275294362 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 4 of 8 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document

Nov 22, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Sarah Hurt and Shawna Doucette conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA met with facility staff, Matthew Magsambol, and Sarah Magsambol, Continual Administrator's Certification for Licensee Rosario Magsambol expires 06/20/2027. There are currently 3 residents who reside at this home and there is 0 residents on hospice at this time. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, activity rooms, medication storage, kitchen, garage and outdoor areas. There is a locked storage for medications. Fire extinguisher is within the safety regulation period. Smoke alarms were tested and are operational. The home has a carbon monoxide detector and performs disaster drills as required. Water temperature was tested at 107 degrees. LPA's observed the facility vent in hallway resident bathroom is dirty and falling off the ceiling. LPA observed the back sliding window screen with tears, and not in good repair. LPA observed the back side patio had multiple dog feces on the ground. LPA stepped in dog feces while touring the facility backyard. LPA observed the back patio had trash and furniture broken bedroom furniture. LPA observed the back patio had no shaded area for residents. LPA observed the facility back resident bedroom faucet in disrepair, and front hallway resident bathroom sink does not drain properly. LPA observed resident bedroom dresser furniture in disrepair. First Aid kit is on site and only missing the antiseptic solution. LPA's observed female resident linens ripped. LPA's observed cleaning supplies including bleach in resident bedroom. LPA observed the facility hallway to the right of the entrance smells of animal and animal urine. Facility has a staff refrigerator/freezer with eggs that have no date as to how long the eggs have been in the refrigerator. Staff and resident food are mixed and it is unknown what food belongs to residents and what food belongs to staff. LPA's observed expired food, food in freezer that is open, no dates on food, and unknown items of food in unmarked containers. LPA's observed open packages of crab and meats in freezer. Spaghetti and other food requiring refrigeration was out on the counter and was room temperature. Staff stated it's been out since this morning and was still out during visit at at 2:30 PM. Facility did not have a 2 day perishable food supply. LPA's did not observe any milk or eggs in facility resident refrigerator. Facility did not have a 7 day non perishable food supply. LPA's observed a total of approximately 6 canned foods. LPA's observed several expired soups in pantry area. R1 is missing 2 medications that were not refilled. R1 last took the medication on 11/15/25. R1 does not have a pre admission appraisal, functional capabilities assessment or a LIC602. The facility staff does not have required training. LPA requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing. The following deficiencies observed or cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Exit interview conducted with Facility Staff Matthew, Magsambol, and copy of report left at facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 22, 2025

The state marks this report as 20 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 11. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20241 state visit · 1 document

Nov 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Matthew Magsambol, Continual Administrator's Certification expires for Rosario Magsambol expires 06/21/2025. There are currently 3 residents who reside at this home and there is 0 residents on hospice at this time. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, activity rooms, medication storage, kitchen, garage and outdoor areas. There is a locked storage for medications. The facility has adequate 2 day perishable and 7 day non perishable food supply. Fire extinguisher is within the safety regulation period. Smoke alarms were tested and are operational. The home has a carbon monoxide detector. Water temperature was tested at 113 degrees. First Aid kit is on site and complete. LPA observed facility back window screen to be off the tracks and in disrepair. LPA observed facility hallway bathroom sink is plugged and fills with water. LPA observed resident back female resident bathroom vents to be extremely dirty. LPA observed several resident dressers in disrepair. LPA observed a hole under back female resident bathroom under the toilet. LPA observed hallway vent in disrepair and very dirty. LPA observed webs throughout facility, and dressers are dusty. LPA Hurt observed hallway bathroom trash with no lid. LPA observed meat covered in ice inside facility refrigerator frozen in a plastic container with only covered in foil. LPA observed sausages inside freezer with open with no covering. LPA Hurt observed dry fish in bottom refrigerator drawer with no label or date. LPA observed two dogs in the backyard one appeared to be very thing and not maintained. LPA observed disinfectant under the hallway bathroom cabinet accessible to residents. Continued.. Continued.. Staff 1 does not have proof of first aid/CPR or LIC 503 Health screening form, and LIC 9052. Resident 1 does not have updated Physicians report or Needs and services plan. The following deficiencies observed or cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing. Exit interview conducted with facility staff, Matthew Magsambol and copy of report left at facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 8, 2024

20231 state visit · 2 documents

Dec 6, 2023Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Sarah Hurt and Lisa Salazar arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management visit on 12/06/23 at 10:30 a.m.. LPA's met with Administrator Matthew Magsambol and stated the purpose of the visit. LPA served Decision and Order excluding Staff 1 from being present inside the facility. LPA requested a current and updated Personnel Report (LIC500) and Guardian account be updated to remove S1 from the facility staff roster. A notice of completion shall be submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL). LPA informed Administrator that S1 is not allowed to be employed and/or on any facility premises. The Decision and Order of Exclusion From All Facilities came into effect as of 12/06/2023 receipt of the letter. A copy of the letter was given to the facility during this visit. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no deficiencies were observed and cited. Exit interview held with with Administrator, Matthew Magsambol, A Copy of report given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 6, 2023

Dec 6, 2023Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherDeficiency pages: Type A, Type B

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's) Sarah Hurt and Lisa Salazar arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Case Management visit. LPA's met with Administrator Matthew Magsambol and explained the purpose of todays visit. LPA's observed slimy, and moldy carrots in the facility refrigerator. LPA's observed expired several bags of food in the facility refrigerator. LPA's observed ground beef on the facility stove clearly left out overnight. LPA's observed several room temperature perishable food items left out on the counter. The following deficiencies are being cited Per Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview conducted with Administrator Mathew Magsambol, and copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 6, 2023

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87555(b) · Plan of correction due date: Dec 7, 2023

GENERAL FOOD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. 87555(b)All food shall be of good quality. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. The following requirement has not been met as evidenced by: LPA's observed expired perishable food items in the facility refrigerator which poses an immediate. health, safety or personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 6, 2023

Plan of correction: Administrator Mathew Magsambol will audit facility food supply to ensure there is no expired food inside facility refrigerator and send proof to LPA by POC date of 12/07/2023.

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR87412(a) · Plan of correction due date: Dec 20, 2023

87412 Personnel Records(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: The following requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Staff 1 does not have Health Screeing Report LIC 503, or Criminal Records Statement LIC 508 in facility file which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 6, 2023

Plan of correction: Administrator Mathew Magsambol will send S1's file to LPA by 12/20/2023 POC date.

Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 4 documents

20232 state visits · 2 documents

Oct 3, 2023Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherDeficiency pages: Type B

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt arrived at the facility unannounced on October 3, 2023 at 01:30 p.m.to conduct a Case Management visit. LPA met with facility Administrator Mathew Magsambol, and explained the purpose for today’s visit. LPA Hurt observed San Andreas Regional Center liaisons at the facility also conducted a visit. LPA Hurt also observed Ombudsman present at the facility. LPA Hurt observed cobwebs in the hallways, and corners of the bedrooms. LPA Hurt observed a large unmarked container with potato salad in the fridge with the expiration of 08/23/2023. LPA Hurt observed the potato salad to be old. LPA Hurt observed staff 1 does not have a Personnel file. The following Deficiencies are being cited Per Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview conducted with Administrator Mathew Magsambol, and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 3, 2023

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87555(b) · Plan of correction due date: Oct 17, 2023

GENERAL FOOD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. 87555(b)All food shall be of good quality. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. The following requirement has not been met as evidenced by: LPA Hurt observed large container of expired potato salad in the fridge marked 08/23/2023 which contains a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 3, 2023

Plan of correction: Administrator agrees to conduct staff training on food safety and contamination and submit proof to LPA by 10/17/2023.

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR87412(a) · Plan of correction due date: Oct 17, 2023

87412 Personnel Records(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: The following requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Staff 1 has been working at the facility and is fingerprint cleared, but does not have a Personnel record which poses a potential, health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 3, 2023

Plan of correction: Administrator will provide Personnel records for Staff 1 to LPA Hurt by 10/17/2023.

Feb 2, 2023Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

An informal conference was conducted today 02/02/2023 in the Fresno Regional Office. The purpose of this informal conference meeting is to discuss the facilities multiple Type A citing’s during the recent Annual Inspection. Present in the meeting is Licensing Program Manager Brenda Chan, Licensing Program Analyst Sarah Hurt, Licensee/Administrator Mathew Magsambol, and Licensee/ Administrator Rosario Magsambol. Issues discussed during the meeting were: · Food service · Facility is not clean and in good repair · Facility water temperature is too hot · Facility room temperatures below required regulation minimum of 68 degrees. The facility has stated they will do the following to achieve continued and substantial compliance: Conduct frequent training with facility staff related to daily facility operating tasks Conduct Food Service Requirements training with facility staff · Frequently check facilities water temperature. · Provide updated floor plan to include one storage room (store clutter) · Ensure the facility, and all resident bedrooms are clean and not full of clutter. Ensure the facility room temperature is within required regulation temperature. (minimum of 68 degrees) Utilize online Resources provided to ensure facility remains in compliance Continued on 809C.. . Continued from 809.. Licensing Program Manger Brenda Chan offered several online resources including Technical Support Program (TSP), Self-Assessment Guide, Medication Guide, and HCO Resources offered by Department of Social Services to assist Licensee’s Rosario Magsambol, and Mathew Magsambol with coming into compliance Licensee Rosario Magsambol agreed to submit an updated LIC 308, and LIC 500 to Licensing by 02/09/2023. Licensee Rosario Magsambol agreed to research the TSP program and consider enrolling. Licensee Rosario Magsambol agreed to submit a written plan to Licensing on how they will oversee the daily operations of the facility, monitor the quality and amount of staff present at the facility, and improve daily operations of the facility by 02/09/2023. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided to Licensee/ Administrator Rosario Magsambol.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 2, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Dec 14, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitDeficiency pages: Type B

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Mathew Magsambol, Continual Administrator's Certification expires 04/08/2024. There are currently 5 residents who reside at this home and there is 0 residents on hospice at this time. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, activity rooms, medication storage, kitchen, garage and outdoor areas. Bedrooms currently occupied by residents were clean. There is a locked storage for medications. Food supply is adequate for 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable. Fire extinguisher is within the safety regulation period. Smoke alarms were tested and are operational. The home has a carbon monoxide detector and performs disaster drills as required. First Aid kit is on site and complete. LPA Hurt observed 3 of the 6 bedrooms to be cluttered, and not suitable for use as resident rooms. LPA Hurt observed both facility bathrooms, and showers to be dirty. (shower heads not clean, old rusty shower rack hanging on the shower head, dirty bathroom organizers in both bathrooms.) LPA Hurt observed the water temperature to be 128 degrees. LPA Hurt observed the facility to be very cold, and no thermostat to give room temperature. LPA Hurt observed toxins and chemicals for cleaning in garage, backyard, and inside the facility unlocked and accessible to residents. LPA Hurt observed the facility refrigerator to have several containers not labeled or dated. LPA Hurt observed several dogs in the backyard of the facility that are not being well cared for. LPA Hurt observed a dog barking, and growling aggressively inside a facility bedroom. The following deficiencies observed or cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing. Exit interview conducted with Administrator, Mathew Magasambol and copy of report left at facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 14, 2022

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Plan of correction due date: Dec 29, 2022

87303 Maintenance and Operation (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. The following requirement has not been met as evidenced by: LPA Hurt observed three of the six facility rooms to be very cluttered, and not suitable for residents, resident bathrooms including showers were not clean which poses an immediate, health, safety or personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 14, 2022

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Plan of correction due date: Dec 29, 2022

GENERAL FOOD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. All food shall be of good quality. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. The following requirement has not been met as evidenced by: During today's inspection LPA observed several food containers with no date, or label which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 14, 2022

20211 state visit · 1 document

Nov 2, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year visit and met with Matthew Magsambol. During visit, LPA Marrufo observed the facility to have a visitor screening area with screening questions for visitors and available hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies. LPA Marrufo observed the hallways and bathroom to have COVID-19 related signs. LPA Marrufo observed the facility PPE supplies and found the facility had a PPE supply of at least 30 days. No deficiencies were cited as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. This report was reviewed with Matthew Magsambol and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 2, 2021

License holder

Rosario R. Magsambol, licensed since 2012.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2012, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 8
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 2012, 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 Swaner Guest Home

Is Swaner Guest Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Swaner Guest Home licensed for?

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

Has Swaner Guest Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2012, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.

Is Swaner Guest Home still open?

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

What does Swaner Guest Home cost?

$4,350 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,550–$5,350. 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 across Monterey County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,500 (n = 6 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 Swaner Guest Home take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Rosario R. Magsambol, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Natividad Medical Center is 2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Swaner Guest Home 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?”