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Small home · Licensed for 4 · Elk Grove
Sweet and Cozies
9157 Santorini Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95758Licensed since 2026
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 4: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 4 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 4 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 4 NONAMBULATORY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (4).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 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 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 Sweet and Cozies: 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
$4,200a month to start
Likely $3,450–$5,200
From 8 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$4,200likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,200likely $3,450–$5,200
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 5 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 $3,450–$5,400
- $4,200
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,050–$8,600
- $6,700
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 homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,000 to $6,000
8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,050–$5,750.
- Comforts of Home Laguna ParkElk Grove · 0.8 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on its own website · base rate including all services and board/care · seen October 27, 2026
- Yellow OrchidElk Grove · 1.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Immaculate Care HomeElk Grove · 1.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Spring View Gardens Care HomeElk Grove · 2.0 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Comforts of Home GavirateElk Grove · 2.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Autumn Grove Senior LivingElk Grove · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on its own website · shared room, starting price · seen October 5, 2026
- Maria Teresa Home CareSacramento · 4.5 mi · Small home$2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Siebenthal Care HomeSacramento · 4.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 5 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
9157 Santorini Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95758Address 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 list3.4 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).
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 #342701814 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
20262 state visits · 2 documents
Mar 12, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 3/12/2026 at 9:30 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shakaricka Hughes arrived announced to conduct a Pre-Licensing Inspection of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. LPA Hughes met with the applicant Alvin, who assisted LPA Hughes in today’s inspection. This Applicant is seeking a license for a (4) Non-Ambulatory Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) to accept and retain at any given time. The facility will have (1) facility staff for each shift, with no live-in care staff. There were no residents at this time. The facility Administrator certificate # 6077651740 expires: 07/10/2027. The facility has an infection control plan and an emergency disaster plan completed and provided to Licensing for approval. LPA Hughes toured the facility, and inspected the kitchen area cabinets and drawers were opened and reviewed, silverware, plates, and utensils were observed to be sufficient to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Knives, cleaning agents, and bleach were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents. The food storage unit, facility refrigerator, was observed to be functional and in good repair. Food supplies were reviewed for adequate 7-day non-perishable food quantities, observed sufficient a this time. The common area and dining area were observed to be furnished and sufficient to meet the needs of the residents at this time. LPA observed activities and board games made available in the facility. LPA Hughes observed a telephone made available to residents in the common area, LPA observed the required posters posted. The facility smoke detectors, carbon detectors and fire extinguisher were observed to be in good condition. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on 01/06/2026. Continuation 809-C The water temperature measured at 108.3 degrees Fahrenheit, and the facility temperature measured at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Linen closet was observed and a sufficient supply of sheets, bedding, pillowcases, and blankets to were available to meet the needs of the residents. LPA observed a washer and dryer in the facility, in good repair at this time. LPA observed sufficient hygiene items on the premises. (3) Residents bedrooms were toured, furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents, auditory devices were observed in place to monitor exits. LPA observed the centrally stored medication areas to be locked. LPA observed personnel and resident records storage cabinet located inside a hallway closet, locked and inaccessible to resident in care. LPA inspected the first aid kit and it was complete. LPA toured the garage and courtyard. LPA observed the outdoor area equipped for outdoor use, free of obstruction and enclosed by a fence with a self latching side gate. LPA observed a outdoor shed, clean and empty at this time. No bodies of water was present. The emergency exits were observed unobstructed. LPA did not observe a facility vehicle to transport residents, applicant advised LPA an external transport service will be used to transport residents. A Component III was completed at this time with the Applicant. The applicant has passed the pre-licensing component of the application process. LPA Hughes 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 this report was provided to the Applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 12, 2026
Feb 13, 2026Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 4 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: Alvin Ornido Licensee/Administrator & Sacha Ornido Licensee/Administrator. Tracy Thompson, Supervisor I Interview Method: Virtual interview On 2/13/26, 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 Supervisor 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, Feb 13, 2026
License holder
Sweet and Cozies 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 Sweet and Cozies
Is Sweet and Cozies licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Sweet and Cozies licensed for?
4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Sweet and Cozies 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 Sweet and Cozies still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does Sweet and Cozies cost?
$4,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,450–$5,200. 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 8 small homes within 5 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 Sweet and Cozies 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 Sweet and Cozies LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is 3.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Sweet and Cozies keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Sweet and Cozies license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “SWEET AND COZIES LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #342701814. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Sweet and Cozies 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 March 12, 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
$6,000 a month to start
Listed by the home on its own website · October 27, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$3,950 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,200–$4,850On the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,200 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,200On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$5,000On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$4,100 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,050On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: 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
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