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Pinecrest Retirement HomeLicense #315001734 · Covelight Care
Covelight CarePinecrest Retirement HomeLicense #315001734 · 107 Pinecrest Avenue, Auburn, CA · (530) 885-8203Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$4,750/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,850 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Auburn

Pinecrest Retirement Home

107 Pinecrest Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603 · Licensed since 2006

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Pinecrest Retirement Home

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,750 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,850 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · 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
  • Hospiceup to 4 residents

Not on file: dementia 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
LICENSED TO SERVE SIX NONAMBULATORY RESIDENTS AGES 60 AND OVER. HOSPICE WAIVER ON FILE FOR FOUR RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 25, 2026

Care services

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

  • Incontinence care

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 25, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Pinecrest Retirement 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

$4,750a month to start

Likely $3,900–$5,850

From 23 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$4,750likely 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$4,750likely $3,900–$5,850

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 23 small homes and similar homes within 15 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 $3,900–$6,050
$4,750
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,600–$9,250
$7,250
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 homes23 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,200 to $6,500

$3,200$6,500

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

23 homes like this within 15 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$6,350.

  • Aaa Senior CarePenryn · 5.8 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Dad's Place LoomisLoomis · 6.7 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on its own website · our pricing is all inclusive, · seen October 27, 2026
  • Placer StarcareRocklin · 11 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Granite Bay CountryhouseGranite Bay · 12 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,595Listed on its own website · companion room, starting rate · seen October 27, 2026
  • Par Place Senior LivingRocklin · 12 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Nadia's Care HomeLincoln · 12 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Elite Elder CareEl Dorado Hills · 12 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lake View Residential CareEl Dorado Hills · 12 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Vista Hills Senior CareEl Dorado Hills · 13 mi · Small home
    $5,200Listed on its own website · shared room · seen October 27, 2026
  • Aunt Dottie's PlaceRoseville · 13 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Oasis for Seniors at Heaven's GardenRocklin · 13 mi · Small home
    $3,600Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Splendor Oaks Senior Living 2Roseville · 13 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Ferrari RCFELincoln · 13 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Vista Hills Senior Care 2Roseville · 13 mi · Small home
    $5,200Listed on its own website · shared room · seen October 27, 2026
  • Happy Life VillaLincoln · 13 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sapphire Senior CareRoseville · 14 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on its own website · shared room · seen October 5, 2026
  • Royal GardenEl Dorado Hills · 14 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Floradale VillaLincoln · 14 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Roseberry CareRoseville · 14 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Diamond Wood Senior CareRoseville · 15 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Renaissance Senior CareOrangevale · 15 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Dani's Helping HandsFolsom · 15 mi · Small home
    $3,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Aaa CareCitrus Heights · 15 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 23 small homes and similar homes within 15 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.

Ask for the price

An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

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

Rooms & the spaces they will use (10)Room types · Outdoor space · Roll-in / accessible shower
  • Room typesPrivate · Semi-Private

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Outdoor spaceOutside Patio

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Roll-in / accessible shower

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Common areasCentral Fireplace

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Air conditioning in the room

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • AmenitiesPiano or Organ

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Cable or satellite TV

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Kitchenette in the unit

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Bath tubs

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (5)Family may eat with the resident · Vegetarian or vegan options · Meals provided
  • Family may eat with the resident

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian · Vegan

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Cultural cuisine regularly servedInternational

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Kosher foodKosher style

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (2)Activity types offered · Trips outside the home
  • Activity types offeredBBQs or Picnics · Karaoke · Holiday Parties · Birthday Parties · Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning · Resident Band or Musicians

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Trips outside the home

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Faith, culture & language (1)Religious observance supported
  • Religious observance supportedProtestant Services · Bible Study Group

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence (1)Pet types allowed
  • Pet types allowedCats · Dogs

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (1)Transportation costs extra
  • Transportation costs extraReported no

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Where it is

107 Pinecrest Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603Address from the public record · October 25, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

Opening the neighborhood map…

  1. 1Sutter Auburn Faith HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list4.4 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 #315001734 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Feb 12, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cassandra Mikkelson arrived unannounced and met with Licensee Birbahadur Moktan to conduct an annual inspection utilizing the inspection tool. LPA conducted an inspection of the care home to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. LPA observed resident rooms, common area bathrooms, kitchen, common areas and perimeter of care facility. LPA observed rooms to be properly furnished, with appropriate bedding and lighting. The bathrooms were in sanitary condition and properly maintained. LPA checked the kitchen area for the ability to prepare and store food. Care home has required (2) two day perishable and (7) seven day non-perishable food supply on hand. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operational in the care home. Fire extinguishers and first aid kit are maintained and ready for emergency use. LPA checked medication storage and found medications to be locked away and inaccessible to the residents. LPA reviewed five (5) resident files, two (2) staff files and resident medications. Facility has a current copy of certificate of liability insurance and LPA obtained a copy. As a result of this visit, no deficiencies were cited pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. Exit interview was conducted with Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 12, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Apr 16, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

LPA Hiratsuka, conducted this unannounced annual visit. LPA toured the facility with Danny Moktan. There are five residents in care at this time. There are three private and one shared resident room on the left side of the main entrance to this facility. There is a licensee quarters located behind the utility room next to the kitchen. There is also a private resident room next to the kitchen that has an exit to a patio. There is a caregiver's quarters connected to the living room. There is one full common bathroom and one private bathroom in the shared room. The resident room in the front of the facility to the right of the entrance and the room between that one and the shared room have a door connecting the two rooms on the shared wall. The middle room has an exit to the outside. Precautions are taken for privacy when they are occupied; however, the connecting door cannot be blocked on either side per fire code because in case of emergency, the middle room is the exit for both rooms. The shared room has an exit to the outside. There are two patio areas that the facility has exits to. There is a wood deck in the back patio that has a ramp leading to the side of the facility. There are sheds in the backyard. The second patio is next to the dining room and private client room. Kitchen was inspected. There is a locked cabinet under the sink that stores soaps for the dishes and dishwasher. There is an ample perishable supply and the nonperishable supply is adequate. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Staff and resident records were reviewed during visit. Several topics were discussed during this visit. No citations issued during this visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 16, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Mar 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 3/14/2024 LPA Tryon visited the facility to do an annual visit. LPA met with Danny Moktan. The facility currently has 2 residents. LPA toured the facility including common areas, kitchen, bedrooms, hallways, laundry, patio, yard, bathrooms. The facility appears to be clean and in good condition. Food supplies appear adequate to meet the requirement of 2 days perishable and 7 days non-perishable. Medications are centrally stored and locked. Cleaners and other potentially hazardous items are secured. No hazards were noted. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector installed and functioning, fire extinguisher present and charged. Furniture, furnishings and plumbing in good and functional condition. There is a large patio out the back door with various chairs and tables for residents to spend time outside, all in good condition. LPA reviewed the CARE Tool with Administrator. LPA reviewed staff training, and reviewed 2 of 2 resident files. LPA was not able to interview a resident, as one resident was out with family and the other resident only communicates via sign language. At this time the facility appears to be in substantial compliance with the regulations. Exit interview conducted.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 14, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 3 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Apr 5, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 4/5/2023 LPA Tryon visited the facility to do an annual visit. LPA met with licensee Danny Moktan. LPA used the CARE Tool to evaluate the facility. LPA reviewed the CARE Tool with Mr. Moktan. LPA reviewed staff and resident files, toured the facility including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, fool storage and supplies, common areas, outside areas/patio. The facility has smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Fireplace/insert has a sturdy screen around it. Bathroom and kitchen fixtures are functional. Non-skid surface in shower, grab bars installed. Food supply meets requirement of 2 days perishable and 7 days non-perishable. The facility is clean and in good repair overall. Appropriate postings present. Administrator certificate current. Facility carries liability insurance. Administrator will send a copy of the current policy to CCL, Medications are centrally stored and locked in a kitchen cabinet. The facility appears to be in substantial compliance at this time. No deficiencies cited at this visit. Exit interview conducted.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 5, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Mar 24, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

LPA Tryon arrived at the facility on 3/24/2022 to perform an annual visit using the Infection Control Domain. Prior to the visit, LPA dffid a self-screening by taking temperature and reviewing possible symptoms. LPA wore a surgical mask and used hand sanitizer. LPA met with Administrator Danny Moktan. LPA toured the facility including common areas, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, patio, yard. LPA reviewed the infection control domain with the Administrator. The facility appears to be in substantial compliance at this time. Exit interview conductedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 24, 2022

20211 state visit · 1 document

Oct 7, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

LPA Tryon arrived at the facility on 10/7/21 to perform an annual visit using the Infection Control Domain. Prior to the visit, LPA had checked with the facility to ensure they do not have any COVID Positive Residents or staff. LPA did a self-screening by taking temperature and reviewing possible symptoms. LPA wore a surgical mask and used hand sanitizer. LPA met with Administrator Danny Moktan. LPA toured the facility including common areas, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, patio, yard. LPA reviewed the infection control domain with the Administrator. LPA requested a copy of most recent Administrator Certificate, copy of liability insurance, and current staff schedule. A Technical Advisory was issued regarding N-95 Fit Testing. The facility is in the process of finding a resource. The facility appears to be in substantial compliance at this time. Exit interview conductedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 7, 2021

License holder

Moktan, Birbahadur, licensed since 2006.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2006, 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 2006, 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

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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 Pinecrest Retirement Home

Is Pinecrest Retirement Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Pinecrest Retirement Home licensed for?

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

Has Pinecrest Retirement Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Pinecrest Retirement Home still open?

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

What does Pinecrest Retirement Home cost?

$4,750 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,900–$5,850. 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 23 small homes and similar homes within 15 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 19 other homes of a similar licensed size across Placer County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,125 to $5,899 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 19 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 Pinecrest Retirement 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 Moktan, Birbahadur, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital is 4.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Pinecrest Retirement Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Pinecrest Retirement Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “PINECREST RETIREMENT HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #315001734. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • Licensed to Moktan, Birbahadur, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2006, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is February 12, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 25, 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

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