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. 6 AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 6 MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 2.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 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.

Assisted living
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Parkinson's care experience
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Counseling or therapy available
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Respite / short-term stays
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Residents may remain through end of life — reported yes
bestassistanceinliving.com · June 8, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Gaston Communities #1: 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

$4,300a month to start

Likely $3,500–$5,300

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$4,300likely 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$4,300likely $3,500–$5,300
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 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 $3,500–$5,500: $4,300
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,150–$8,700: $6,800

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 homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $9,000

8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$8,250.

All Seasons HialeahFair Oaks · 0.9 mi · Small home
$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Splendor Oaks Senior Living #3Fair Oaks · 0.9 mi · Mid-size home
$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Love You MomOrangevale · 1.6 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Comfort & CareOrangevale · 1.6 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Glen Creek Villa II-Res. Care Fac. for the ElderlyOrangevale · 1.9 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Ettys' CareOrangevale · 2.1 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Magnolia Elderly Care HomeFair Oaks · 2.4 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Crown JewelOrangevale · 2.7 mi · Small 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 8 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.

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.

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Rooms & the spaces they will use (9)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Shared / companion rooms

Private rooms
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Outdoor spaceBeautifully landscaped grounds · Landscaped gardens · Walking paths
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Common areasSmall, nurturing settings
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Room typesPrivate · Semi-private · Shared rooms · Private rooms · Shared
Private · Semi-private — reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Shared rooms · Private rooms — reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Shared — reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
AmenitiesMovie theater · Spa services · Fully equipped fitness center
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Salon or barber
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (8)Dining style · Who does the cooking · Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen

Dining styleFamily style
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Who does the cookingProfessional chef
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Residents choose between options at each meal
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its foodVariety of delicious and healthy meals
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Professional chef
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Dining atmosphereFamily-style meals
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (6)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered · Activities tailored to the individual

The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itStructured routines that promote cognitive stimulation, emotional wellness and belonging.
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Activity types offeredWomen's Thursday Club Meeting · Bridge Night · Therapeutic activities to encourage memory retention · Family-style activities · Meaningful activities · Outings to local attractions · and 20 more
Women's Thursday Club Meeting · Bridge Night · Game Night — reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Therapeutic activities to encourage memory retention · Family-style activities · Meaningful activities · Social · Recreational · Wellness — reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Outings to local attractions · Parks · Restaurants · Cultural events · Social events · Themed celebrations · Games · Puzzles · Brain-stimulating activities · Arts and crafts sessions · Engaging activities and events · Arts and crafts — reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Structured activities to promote memory retention and reduce anxiety · Therapeutic activities · Activities that bring joy and connection to residents · Structured routines · Activities that promote cognitive stimulation — reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Activities tailored to the individual
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Exercise or fitness programGroup exercise classes · Gentle movement
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Volunteers and outside groups visit
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence (2)Visiting hours · Visiting hours

Visiting hoursPosted hours
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Visiting hoursVisits welcomed during normal business hours.
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (8)Care conferences with the family · Office or phone hours as published · Neighborhood or area named

Care conferences with the family
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Office or phone hours as published08:00 am – 05:00 pm · 08:00 am – 07:00 pm · Normal business hours, 7 days a week
08:00 am – 05:00 pm · Normal business hours, 7 days a week — reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
08:00 am – 07:00 pm — reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Neighborhood or area namedHeart of Fair Oaks, California
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Events the home invites families to
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Tour scheduling link
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated December 17, 2024.
Open on the website
SettingResidential neighborhood
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Contact form
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.
Open on the website
Notes on visiting accessAmple parking for guests and residents; central location just minutes from medical facilities, pharmacies, shopping centers, and dining options
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.

About the home (1)Brand or trade name

Brand or trade nameGaston Communities
Reported on bestassistanceinliving.com · source dated June 8, 2026.

Where it is

8131 Treecrest Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

Opening the neighborhood map…

Mercy San Juan Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.9 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 26, 2026 · License #345920060 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 5 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jan 22, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Hood arrived at the facility unannounced on January 22, 2026 to conduct a Required-1 Year Inspection utilizing the inspection tool. The facility has no residents as of today's visit conducted on January 22, 2026 and had no residents during annual inspection conducted on January 30, 2025. Licensee will notify LPA and Community Care Licensing Division once they begin admitting new residents and admit their first resident. LPA conducted an inspection of the care home to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. There are four (4) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms for resident use. LPA observed facility to be properly furnished with appropriate bedding and lighting in the bedrooms. Bathrooms were in sanitary condition and properly maintained. As of today's visit, no deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Exit interview conducted copy of report given at the conclusion of this visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 22, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jan 30, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Hood arrived at the facility unannounced on 1/30/25 to conduct a Required-1 Year Inspection utilizing the inspection tool. There are no residents residing at the facility at this time. LPA conducted an inspection of the care home to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. There are four (4) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms for resident use. LPA observed facility to be properly furnished with appropriate bedding and lighting in the bedrooms. Bathrooms were in sanitary condition and properly maintained. Hot water temperature was observed to be 116.5 degrees F. LPA checked the kitchen area for the ability to prepare and store food. LPA observed knives, cleaning products, and other toxins to be locked away and inaccessible. LPA observed the backyard and perimeter of the care home to be free of clutter and debris. LPA observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to be operational in the care home. First aid kit is maintained and ready for emergency use. LPA reviewed three (3) staff files. LPA requested copies of Administrator certificates and liability insurance. As of today's visit, no deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Exit interview conducted copy of report given at the conclusion of this visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 30, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Mar 26, 2024Facility evaluation reportPost LicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Post Licensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Hood arrived at the care home unannounced on 3/26/24 to conduct a post licensing visit. LPA conducted an inspection of the care home to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations and there is currently one (1) resident in care. There are four (4) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms for resident use. LPA observed facility to be properly furnished, including appropriate bedding and lighting in bedrooms. Bathrooms were in sanitary condition and properly maintained. Hot water temperature was observed to be 119 degrees F. LPA checked the kitchen area for the ability to prepare and store food. Care home has required two (2) day perishable and seven (7) day non-perishable food supply on cite. LPA observed knives, cleaning products, and other toxins to be locked away and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed the backyard and perimeter of the care home to be free of clutter and debris. LPA observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to be operational in the care home. First aid kit is maintained and ready for emergency use. LPA checked medication storage and found medication to be locked away and inaccessible to the residents. LPA reviewed one (1) resident file and one (1) staff file. As a result of this visit, no deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Exit was interview conducted and copy of report given at the conclusion of this visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 26, 2024

20232 state visits · 2 documents

Dec 20, 2023Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Hood met with applicant, Todd Gaston, to conduct a Pre- Licensing visit. The facility has a fire clearance for 6 non-ambulatory residents with a hospice waiver for 2 residents. Applicant holds a current administrator certificate (#6052015740 with an expiration date of 1/29/2024). LPA conducted an inspection of the care home to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. There are four (4) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms for resident use. LPA observed facility to be properly furnished, including appropriate bedding and lighting in bedrooms. Bathrooms were in sanitary condition and properly maintained. Hot water temperature was observed to be 110.5 degrees F. LPA checked the kitchen area for the ability to prepare and store food. LPA observed cleaning products and other toxins to be locked away. LPA observed the area used for medication to be locked and inaccessible to clients. LPA observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors at the care home to be operational. Fire extinguisher and first aid kit are maintained and ready for emergency use. Component III was completed. Applicant has satisfied all requirements in accordance to Title 22, California Code of Regulations. Application is pending and LPA will forward findings to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) for final review and approval. CAB will further contact applicant on final status of application. A copy of this report was provided to the facility. Exit interview conducted.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 20, 2023

Nov 28, 2023Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

COMP II by CAB successfully completed Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: Todd Gaston, Administrator/Owner; Shannon Betker, analyst. 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, Nov 28, 2023

License holder

Gaston Communities, Inc., licensed since 2024.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2024, 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 2024, 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 Gaston Communities #1

Is Gaston Communities #1 licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Gaston Communities #1 licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Gaston Communities #1 been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Gaston Communities #1 still open?

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

What does Gaston Communities #1 cost?

$4,300 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,500–$5,300. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 54 other homes of a similar licensed size across Sacramento County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 54 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 Gaston Communities #1 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 Gaston Communities, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Mercy San Juan Medical Center is 2.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Gaston Communities #1 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.