Small home · Licensed for 6 · Sacramento

Nellie's Angels-Norris

3915 Norris Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821Licensed since 2023

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,450 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,650–$5,500 See costs

No openings reported

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

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 6 residents
Dementia
Hospiceup to 3 residents

Not on file: bedridden approval.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 25, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording

AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3. FIRE CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY IN ROOMS 3,4,5, AND 6 ONLY.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 25, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 25, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 25, 2026

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

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,450a month to start

Likely $3,650–$5,500

From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,450likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$4,450likely $3,650–$5,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes and similar homes within 3 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 $3,650–$5,700: $4,450
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,300–$8,900: $6,950

How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance

MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes11 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,200 to $5,500

11 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,350–$5,000.

Norris Senior HomeSacramento · 0.3 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Marylou's Home CareSacramento · 0.3 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Kentfield Estates Ranch RCFESacramento · 0.7 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Meraki of SacramentoSacramento · 1.4 mi · Mid-size home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Eastern ManorSacramento · 1.6 mi · Mid-size home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Abundant Love and Care for the ElderlyCarmichael · 2.0 mi · Small home
$3,300Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Sunny Beach VillaSacramento · 2.1 mi · Small home
$3,200Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Madison Square Senior Living IICarmichael · 2.3 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Cozy Home CareCarmichael · 2.4 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Courtyard TerraceSacramento · 2.8 mi · Mid-size home
$4,345Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Marconi VillaSacramento · 2.9 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026

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

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes and similar homes within 3 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

3915 Norris Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821Address from the public record · October 25, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Kaiser Foundation Hospital - SacramentoHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.7 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 #342701235 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 3 of 7 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jan 16, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On January 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Avelina Martinez made an unannounced visit to this facility to conduct an annual required inspection. LPA Martinez met with Marnelli Johnson and explained the purpose of today's visit. LPA Martinez inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry room, activity room, and outside courtyards of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Administrator holds current certificate and expires on August 15 2026. The facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory clients. There are currently four residents who reside at this facility. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for three. The LPA Martinez toured the facility with Marnelli Johnson on January 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM. LPA Martinez reviewed four resident files, and the files were maintained and complete. LPA Martinez reviewed three staff files, and the files were maintained and complete. The facility has an infection control plan and a disaster preparedness plan. LPA Martinez reviewed two medication administration records (MAR). The MAR's were maintained and complete. Smoke detectors and carbon detectors are in good repair. The The last fire drill was on December 09, 2025. Facility water temperature measured at 108 degrees. Facility temperature measured at 79 degrees. The facility common areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry room, and kitchen were sanitary and furnished. The exterior of the home is clear of debris, and the facility has a covered outside patio for resident use. As a result of this annual inspection visit, the facility is in compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Health and Safety Code, there were no deficiencies cited at this time. An exit interview was held, and a copy of this report was given to the facility at the end of this visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 16, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Feb 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Holly Williams arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA Williams spoke with licensee Nellie Johnson and Johnson gave permission for designee Stephanie Reid to sign the report for Nellie Johnson. LPA Williams reviewed 4 resident files (R1-R4) and 2 staff files (S1-S2). LPA Williams toured the facility with Reid and inspected common areas, the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and backyard areas. Furniture and furnishings were sufficient to meet the needs of residents. The facility temperature was 78 degrees Fahrenheit, which is within the required range of 68 and 85 degrees. The facility's water temperature measured 119.6 degrees Fahrenheit, which is within the required range of 105 and 120 degrees. LPA Williams observed first aid supplies, a fully-charged and up-to-date fire extinguisher, and working carbon monoxide/smoke detectors. LPA Williams observed a minimum 2-day supply of perishable food and a minimum 7-day supply of nonperishable food. LPA Williams observed a locked cabinet for the storage of medication. LPA Williams observed locked cabinets for the storage of cleaning solutions and knives. LPA Williams interviewed 2 staff member (S1-S2) and 1 residents (R1). No deficiencies were cited during this visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left with Stephanie Reid.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 10, 2025

The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20231 state visit · 1 document

Dec 26, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jamie Ivey Canady made an unannounced visit to this facility to conduct an annual required inspection on 12/26/2023. LPA met with caregiver Alicia Gray and explained the purpose for today's visit. Alicia contacted Administrator Marnelli Rechberger who gave Alicia permission to sign for today's visit. LPA inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry area and outside courtyard of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. LPA toured the facility with Alicia on 12/26/2023. Administrator holds current certificate which expires on 8/14/2024 assigned to Marnelli P Rechberger Cert # 6041793740. The facility is licensed for 6 ambulatory residents. There are currently 3 residents who reside at this facility. There are no residents on hospice. The facility has an infection control plan in place. The facility has one main screening entry point, and furniture is spaced 6 feet apart. The facility smoke and carbon detectors are in good repair. The facility fire extinguisher is in good repair. The facility has an adequate food supply and has emergency food and water kit. The facility has a first aid kit. Water temperature is 108 degrees. Facility temperature is 75 degrees. The facility has a locked medication cabinet, and the facility has an updated Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction record for each resident in each resident file. 3 resident and 2 staff files have all required documents. The facility also has the required postings through out the facility. The facility is clean and sanitary. The exterior emergency exits are clear of debris. Per California Code of Regulations (CCRs) - Title 22, no deficiencies cited. Exit interview was held and a copy of report given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 26, 2023

Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 4 documents

20233 state visits · 3 documents

Aug 2, 2023Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Avelina Martinez arrived at this facility unannounced on 08/02/2023 at 2:00 PM to conduct a case management visit. LPA met with Marnelli Johnson and explained the purpose of the visit. The purpose of the visit today, is in response to resident 1's (R1) pressure injury. R1 was diagnosed with a resolved/healed stage 3 pressure injury. However, R1's pressure injury reopened. R1 is currently receiving home health for wound care, and R1 is in the process of transitioning onto Hospice. LPA Martinez requested an exemption for the stage 3 pressure injury. Marnelli reported they will continue provide updates on R1's pressure injury stage and hospice status. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 2, 2023

Feb 6, 2023Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 02/06/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) arrived unannounced to conducted a Pre-Licensing (CHOW) Inspection of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. LPA Avelina Martinez met with Marnelli Johnson and explained the purpose of today's visit. Facility has a fire clearance for six non-ambulatory residents. There are currently four residents residing at this facility. During today's visit, there were two care staff working. In addition, Marnelli Johnson, will be the Administrator of this facility. LPA Martinez inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, and kitchen. The facility is sanitary and furnished. The facility temperature measured at 73 degrees and water temperature measured at 115 degrees. The facility sketch and resident room numbers were updated. Additionally, an STD 850 was completed. The facility has an adequate food supply, and the kitchen is sanitary. Restrooms and resident rooms were sanitary and furnished. The facility has resident and staff files. The facility has a first aid kit. The facility has one main Covid-19 screening entry point and sign in sheet. The facility has the required postings. The applicant has passed the pre-licensing component of the application process. LPA will notify the Central Application Bureau (CAB) that the pre-licensing has been completed and passed. The Applicant is the Licensee of another licensed care facility. The Applicant has previously completed component III, as a result LPA Martinez waived the Component III for this facility. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 6, 2023

Jan 12, 2023Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) arrived unannounced to conducted a Pre-Licensing (CHOW) Inspection of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. LPA Avelina Martinez met with Marnelli Johnson and explained the purpose of today's visit. Facility has a fire clearance for six non-ambulatory residents. Marnelli Johnson, will be the Administrator of this facility. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, and kitchen. The facility sketch needs to be updated to reflect STD 850 fire Clearance approval. The facility resident rooms and staff rooms need to be numbered as reported on the STD 850 Fire Clearance. As a result, the facility has not passed today's pre-licensing inspection. LPA Martinez will return to the facility when the corrections have been made. Applicant was informed to call LPA Martinez when the correction has been completed. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was given to the applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 12, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Dec 16, 2022Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: YES (5) Census (if any clients in care): COMP II Participants: MARNELLI PAZ JOHNSON/LICENSEE & ADMINISTRATOR Interview Method: Telephone interview Virtual interview (Skype, Go To Meeting, etc) In-person interview (Headquarter conference room) On [12/16/2022], applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1.Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2.Admission Policies 3.Staffing requirements & Training 4.Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5.General provisions 6.Emergency Preparedness 7.Complaints & Reporting 8.Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 16, 2022

License holder

Nellie's Angels - Folsom, LLC, licensed since 2023.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2023, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 7
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 2023, 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

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 Nellie's Angels-Norris

Is Nellie's Angels-Norris licensed?

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

How many residents is Nellie's Angels-Norris licensed for?

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

Has Nellie's Angels-Norris been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.

Is Nellie's Angels-Norris still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Nellie's Angels-Norris cost?

$4,450 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,650–$5,500. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 21 other homes of a similar licensed size in Sacramento that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,149 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $3,800 (n = 21 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 Nellie's Angels-Norris 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 Nellie's Angels - Folsom, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento is 2.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Nellie's Angels-Norris keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.