Small home · Licensed for 6 · Elk Grove
Sands of Time Care Home
9830 Joebar Circle, Elk Grove, CA 95757Licensed since 2026
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 2 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 2 residents
Not on file: bedridden approval.
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. APPROVED FOR TWO (2) NON-AMBULATORY AND FOUR (4) AMBULATORY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR TWO (2) HOSPICE.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Sands of Time Care Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,400a month to start
Likely $3,600–$5,400
From 14 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$4,400likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,400likely $3,600–$5,400
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 small homes and similar homes within 10 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 $3,600–$5,600
- $4,400
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,250–$8,800
- $6,900
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.
Rates at nearby homes14 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,000 to $6,000
14 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$5,000.
- Comforts of Home GavirateElk Grove · 1.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Autumn Grove Senior LivingElk Grove · 1.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on its own website · shared room, starting price · seen October 5, 2026
- Spring View Gardens Care HomeElk Grove · 2.1 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Comforts of Home Laguna ParkElk Grove · 2.2 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on its own website · base rate including all services and board/care · seen October 27, 2026
- Immaculate Care HomeElk Grove · 2.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Yellow OrchidElk Grove · 4.2 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Siebenthal Care HomeSacramento · 4.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Maria Teresa Home CareSacramento · 5.2 mi · Small home$2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Gene-Lyn Guest HomeSacramento · 5.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Utopia Assisted LivingSacramento · 8.3 mi · Mid-size home$5,000Listed on its own website · starting price for housing and basic services · seen October 5, 2026
- Acc Assisted Living at Greenhaven TerraceSacramento · 8.8 mi · Mid-size home$2,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Love and Serenity IISacramento · 9.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Alaturi CareSacramento · 9.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunshine Glory Care HomeWilton · 9.9 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed 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 14 small homes and similar homes within 10 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.
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.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
9830 Joebar Circle, Elk Grove, CA 95757Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Methodist Hospital of SacramentoHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list4.2 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).
Open directionsThe 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 #342701706 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Jan 7, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 1/7/2025, Licensing Program Analyst, Arvin Villanueva (LPA), arrived announced to conduct the pre-licensing inspection visit. LPA met with Licensee, Preciousa Dayuon (S1) and Administrator, Marites Ballesteros (S2) and stated the purpose of the visit. Overview: Facility is a one-story home located in a residential neighborhood. Facility will be licensed to serve up to 6 elderly residents, up to 2 may be non-ambulatory. Facility does not have fire clearance for bedridden, delayed egress and locked exteriors. Physical Inspection: Areas inspected include, but not limited to, the kitchen, resident bedrooms, resident bathrooms, living and dining room and outdoor areas. Outdoor Area: Front yard was observed to be maintained and clear of debris and obstruction. There is a covered patio area in the backyard equipped with outdoor furniture Outdoor passageways, walkways, driveways, and ramps are free from obstructions. Fence and gate are in good repair. No swimming pools/bodies of water at this time. Residents' Bedrooms: LPA inspected 4 of 4 resident bedrooms and were observed to be equipped with the required furniture and sufficient lighting throughout. Each bedroom is equipped with smoke detector. Bedrooms #3 on the facility sketch (Master bedroom) is cleared for 2 non-ambulatory residents. The rest of the rooms are only cleared for ambulatory residents. The bedroom by the entrance is approved for 2 occupancies. (1 of 3) Bathroom: Facility has 2 resident bathrooms. One bathroom in the hallway and the other bathroom is inside bedroom #3. Both bathrooms have working toilets, wash basins and full baths with showers. Both bathrooms are equipped with non-skid flooring and close-lid garbage bins. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Adequate supply of linen and hygiene supplies stored in linen closet, located in the resident hallway. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: Emergency Disaster Plan will be posted & available for review. One fully charged fire extinguisher was observed in the kitchen/dining room. Dangerous Items: Sharp objects, toxins, and chemicals were locked/stored under kitchen sink and in the garage area. Water temperature: Hot water temperature was taken in one bathroom and measured at 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Food Service: Dishes, cups and flat ware are stored in the kitchen cupboards, inspected and in good repair. Knives, cutlery and other sharp kitchen utensils are in locked cabinet. Smoke Detectors and carbon monoxide: Facility has smoke detectors were observed in each bedrooms and hallways. 2 carbon monoxide monitor were observed, one in the hallway leading to the resident bedrooms and one in front of bedroom by the entrance door. S1 tested one smoke detector and one carbon monoxide; both devices were working. Appliances: Stove burners and oven are in good working condition. Refrigerator/freezer temperature were within regulatory standard. Washer and dryer are located in the laundry room, leading to the garage area. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Records: First aid kit has been inspected which has at least the following: thermometer, tweezers, scissors, antiseptic, bandages, gauze and manual which are stored in locked cabinet in the kitchen/dining area, available for staff use but inaccessible to residents. There is a medication cabinet that was observed to be locked. (2 of 3) Residents & Staff Files: Applicant will not be handling cash resources of residents at this time but will submit necessary documents for any changes. Activity Supplies/Materials: During this visit, LPA observed Bingo, Domino, Card Games, Puzzles Word Search. Advisory was provided for licensee to provide future residents with a variety of activities and choices. Component III: LPA reviewed Component III with S1 and S2 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. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided. (3 of 3)the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 7, 2026
The state marks this report as 6 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
20251 state visit · 1 document
Dec 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: Dayauon, Preciosa; Ballesteros, Marites On 12/19/2025, the applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB via telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by confirming driver’s license number. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. 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 19, 2025
License holder
Sands of Time Home Care LLC, licensed since 2026.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 2
- 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 2026, 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
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.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Sands of Time Care Home
Is Sands of Time Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Sands of Time Care Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Sands of Time Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.
Is Sands of Time Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Sands of Time Care Home cost?
$4,400 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,600–$5,400. 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 14 small homes and similar homes within 10 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 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Elk Grove that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $3,750 (n = 6 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 Sands of Time Care Home take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Sands of Time Home Care LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is 4.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Sands of Time Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Sands of Time Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “SANDS OF TIME CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #342701706. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Sands of Time Home Care LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 2 state inspection visits since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 2 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is January 7, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Starting rate
$5,600 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$4,470 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,400 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,600–$5,400On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,200 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,150On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,350 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,350On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$3,750 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,100–$4,650On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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