Small home · Licensed for 6 · Orangevale

My Brother's House

8501 Oakcreek Cove Way, Orangevale, CA 95662Licensed since 2023

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,400 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,600–$5,400 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 6 residents
Hospiceup to 4 residents
Bedriddenup to 1 resident

Not on file: dementia 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 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN TO RESIDE IN BDRM #5. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (4).

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.

Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Staff walk with residents / ambulation support
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Therapies availableCognitive and memory support · Speech-language therapy · Physical therapy · Occupational therapy · Sensory-rich activities that weave scent, touch, and mindfulness · Light movement practices, such as chair-based yoga and gentle stretching · and 4 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Cognitive and memory support · Speech-language therapy · Physical therapy · Occupational therapy — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Sensory-rich activities that weave scent, touch, and mindfulness · Light movement practices, such as chair-based yoga and gentle stretching · Music therapy and sound-based calming activities · Guided relaxation and breathing exercises · Gentle massage and soothing touch therapies · Aromatherapy with carefully selected and diluted essential oils — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
How the home handles POLST / DNR / advance directivesCare planning documents treatment preferences, resuscitation wishes, and designated decision-makers.
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Blood glucose checks by staff
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Who does the wound careFacility licensed nurse
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Counseling or therapy available
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withDaily routines · Mobility · Dressing and grooming · Activities of daily living · Personal care assistance · Self-care
Daily routines · Mobility — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Dressing and grooming — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities of daily living — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Personal care assistance — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Self-care — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Fall prevention program
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Medication managementYes — “Our team helps with routines, medication reminders, meal planning, and companionship”
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Works with residents’ own health care providers
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Bereavement support for families
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Diabetic / carbohydrate-controlled diet
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Medication storageCentrally stored
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Diabetes care
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Electronic medication administration record
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Companion care
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Certified nursing assistants on staff
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Training topics namedFall response and prevention · Cultural competence · Recognizing dehydration early · Communicating with families · Coordinating with physicians when fluid or medication adjustments are necessary · Regular training · and 46 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Fall response and prevention · Fall response · Fall prevention — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Cultural competence — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Recognizing dehydration early · Communicating with families · Coordinating with physicians when fluid or medication adjustments are necessary · Coordinating with physicians — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Regular training · Supervisor feedback · Mentorship · Dementia care · Medication safety · Cultural competency — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Accessibility considerations · Use of assistive devices · Effective communication strategies for residents with varying needs · Effective communication strategies — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Detecting early signs of dermatitis or allergy · Proper use of sanitizers · Nail hygiene · When and how to wash hands · The importance of nail hygiene — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Scent safety · Recognizing fragrance sensitivity · Adjusting activities if a resident becomes overwhelmed · How to recognize signs of fragrance sensitivity · How to adjust activities if a resident becomes overwhelmed — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Assisting service animals — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Recognizing signs of medication-related problems · Delirium · Dizziness · Dehydration — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Active listening · Respectful communication · Inclusive planning — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Autonomy · Proactive problem-solving — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Recognizing signs of sleep disturbance · Implementing gentle, non-disruptive nighttime care — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Listening for spiritual distress · Responding with sensitivity — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Person-centered communication · Safety protocols · Sensitivity to sensory preferences — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Horticultural therapy · Senior safety — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Memory care best practices — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
HIPAA-compliant practices — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Infection control · Mobility support · Person-centered care — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Secured building entry
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Evacuation plan for residents who cannot walkClear evacuation plan
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Continuing education cadenceOngoing unspecified
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
What staff do after a fallWhen a fall occurs, staff perform a quick, structured assessment (circulation, airway, breathing, neurological status) and document the event, contributing to ongoing risk evaluation and care planning.
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Emergency proceduresEvery licensed home in California must do this.
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Emergency call system
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Safety and wellness checks
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Fire sprinklers
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.

As needs change

Medicines
Who handles medications: Registered Nurse
mygracefulseniorcare.com · October 5, 2026
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

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for My Brother's House: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight 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

$4,400a month to start

Likely $3,600–$5,400

From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Costs & moving in

The home's published move-in listRelevant medical documents · List of medications · Notes about routines and preferences
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,400likely 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$4,400likely $3,600–$5,400
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 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 $3,600–$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.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes13 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $9,000

13 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$6,700.

All Seasons HialeahFair Oaks · 0.5 mi · Small home
$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Glen Creek Villa II-Res. Care Fac. for the ElderlyOrangevale · 0.6 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Love You MomOrangevale · 0.6 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Comfort & CareOrangevale · 0.8 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Ettys' CareOrangevale · 0.9 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · 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
Crown JewelOrangevale · 2.0 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
The Elderly Inn IIICitrus Heights · 2.1 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Aaa CareCitrus Heights · 2.2 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Shearwater ResidenceOrangevale · 2.3 mi · Mid-size home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Renaissance Senior CareOrangevale · 2.5 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Angels Assisted LivingRoseville · 2.6 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Citrus Pines Senior LivingCitrus Heights · 2.8 mi · Small home
$4,800Listed 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 13 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

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 (14)Private rooms · Building type · Monitoring technology

Private rooms
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Building typeCampus
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Monitoring technologyRoom sensors · Motion sensors (you might see; when needed) · Bed and chair alarms (you might see; when needed) · Non-intrusive wellness checks (you might see; when needed) · Staff dashboards (you might see; when needed) · Call bells · and 1 more
Room sensors · Call bells · Bedside pendants — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Motion sensors · Bed and chair alarms · Non-intrusive wellness checks · Staff dashboards — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaces · Courtyards · Accessible outdoor areas for casual strolls · Thoughtfully designed landscape with accessibility and shade · Secured courtyard · Pet-friendly walking paths · and 2 more
Outdoor spaces · Courtyards — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Accessible outdoor areas for casual strolls · Accessible outdoor areas — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Thoughtfully designed landscape with accessibility and shade — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Secured courtyard · Outdoor courtyard — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Pet-friendly walking paths — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Room typesPrivate rooms · Shared rooms · Semi-private rooms · Private suites · Private and semi-private living options · Private · and 2 more
Private rooms · Shared rooms · Private · Shared — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Semi-private rooms · Semi-private — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Private suites — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Private and semi-private living options — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Common areasSocial spaces · Designated quiet spaces · Common rooms for conversation · Quiet corners for one-on-one chats · Home-like common spaces designed for conversation · Quiet nooks and seating areas for reading and reflection · and 21 more
Social spaces — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Designated quiet spaces — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Common rooms for conversation · Quiet corners for one-on-one chats · Common rooms · Quiet corners — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Home-like common spaces designed for conversation · Quiet nooks and seating areas for reading and reflection · Home-like common spaces · Quiet nooks and seating areas — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Comfortable spaces — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Quiet spaces for personal reflection · Prayer corners · Quiet rooms — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Wide, uncluttered corridors · Smooth, non-slip floors · Sturdy handrails on both sides — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activity rooms · Libraries · Media room · Non-slip flooring · Shared living rooms · Serene corners · Dining areas — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Open sightlines to common activities · Clearly marked nursing stations · Clutter-free corridors — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Grab bars and rails
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
LaundryDone by staff
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Emergency call system in the room
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
AmenitiesNon-slip flooring · Wide doorways · Handrails in hallways · Lever-style door handles · Showers with built-in seats · Accessible flooring · and 12 more
Non-slip flooring · Wide doorways · Handrails in hallways · Lever-style door handles · Showers with built-in seats — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Accessible flooring · Thoughtful lighting · Unobtrusive safety features — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
On-site computer labs — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Fitness rooms · Therapy rooms · Walking paths · Outdoor courtyard · Hydration stations — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Handwashing stations with reachable sinks, soap dispensers, and alcohol-based hand rubs — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Flexible dining areas that feel like a kitchen table · Accessible layouts that support independence and safety — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
On-site rehabilitation space and equipment — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Policy on moving rooms after admissionResidents may continue living in their familiar rooms.
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Ground-floor units
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (15)Dining style · Special diets supported · Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen

Dining styleMixed
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Special diets supportedDietary restrictions · Dietary accommodations · Culturally diverse options · Reduced salt · Reduced added sugars · Diabetic (Individualized dietary accommodations prepared by trained kitchen staff) · and 10 more
Dietary restrictions — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Dietary accommodations · Culturally diverse options — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Reduced salt · Reduced added sugars · Diabetes-friendly · Heart-healthy · Kidney-friendly — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Diabetic · Low-sodium · Pureed — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Heart-healthy meal planning · Coordinated meals with portion control · Diabetic-friendly — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Vegetarian · Gluten-free — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Texture-modified dietsSmaller bites · Easy-to-chew pieces · Soft, moist textures · Tender vegetables · Tender meats · Mashed or well-cooked grains · and 6 more
Smaller bites · Easy-to-chew pieces · Soft, moist textures · Tender vegetables · Tender meats · Mashed or well-cooked grains · Smooth purees · Softly chunked meals — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Minced · Pureed · Easy-to-chew · Easy-to-chew preparations — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Snacks available
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Cultural cuisine regularly servedCulturally diverse options · Familiar dishes and flavors
Culturally diverse options — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Familiar dishes and flavors — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Residents choose between options at each meal
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Staff monitor nutrition and hydration
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Residents have input into the menu
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Nutrition specialist on staff
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its foodFresh fruits (Balanced menus feature these foods) · Vegetables (Balanced menus feature these foods) · Whole grains (Balanced menus feature these foods) · Lean proteins (Balanced menus feature these foods) · Seasonal vegetable lasagna with garlic bread · Vegetarian bean chili with cornbread · and 2 more
Fresh fruits · Vegetables · Whole grains · Lean proteins — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Seasonal vegetable lasagna with garlic bread · Vegetarian bean chili with cornbread · Herb-roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans · Lemon-dill salmon with quinoa and roasted vegetables — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Professional chef
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Residents can cook in their own unit
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Dining atmosphereFlexible dining areas that feel like a kitchen table
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (14)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered · Activity calendar published

The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itPredictable daily schedule and calming activities in response to noise, crowds, or unfamiliar routines.
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activity types offeredSocial · Educational · Wellness · Group storytelling with prompts and shared memory prompts to spark conversation · Chair-based dance routines or slow, guided stretches to music · Plant care, seed sorting, light pruning in a safe garden area · and 206 more
Social · Educational · Wellness · Social activities · Cultural events · Community involvement · Wellness programs · Cognitive engagement — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Group storytelling with prompts and shared memory prompts to spark conversation · Chair-based dance routines or slow, guided stretches to music · Plant care, seed sorting, light pruning in a safe garden area · Simple, safe kitchen tasks like mixing ingredients or arranging finished plates for demonstration · Optional art stations with adaptive tools and blank canvases · Sing-alongs to classic tunes; rhythm-based activities with simple percussion · A guided memory journal with prompts about favorite childhood moments or first jobs · Large-print crosswords, word search timers, or cue cards during group time · Group storytelling with prompts and shared memory prompts · Chair-based dance routines · Slow guided stretches to music · Plant care · Seed sorting · Light pruning in a safe garden area · Simple kitchen tasks such as mixing ingredients or arranging finished plates for demonstration · Sing-alongs to classic tunes · Rhythm activities with simple percussion · Guided memory journal with prompts about childhood moments or first jobs · Large-print crosswords · Word search timers · Cue cards during group time — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Creative writing prompts · Poetry circles · Journaling activities · On-site book club · Flexible reading formats · Enriching programs · Nature exploration · Science-based discussions · Home-delivered reading kits · Digital reading options · Storytelling sessions · Reminiscence sessions · Monthly themes · Discussions · Audio formats · Read-aloud services — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Sensory-rich activities that weave scent, touch, and mindfulness · Guided relaxation and breathing exercises · Gentle massage and soothing touch therapies · Aromatherapy with carefully selected and diluted essential oils · One-on-one sessions between residents and caregivers · Evening wind-down rituals to ease transitions to rest · Midday mood boosters during social events or group programs · Morning calm to set a positive tone for activities · Diffusion in common areas · Scented hand care during one-on-one visits · Brief breathing exercise before a nap — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Accessibility-aware events · Language opportunities · Cultural opportunities — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Skill-Share Walks: gentle guided walks where residents share mobility and safety tips; activity staff with resident leaders; weekly. · Neighborhood Social Mathers: themed social hours in hall clusters or courtyards, led by house staff with resident input; monthly. · Peer-Led Wellness Check-ins: resident mentors provide health reminders, hydration, and movement prompts; trained resident volunteers; ongoing. · Interest Circle Groups: small groups centered around gardening, crafts, and book chats; resident hosts with facilitator support; bi-weekly. · Resident Buddy Program: daily check-ins, shared meals, and spontaneous chats; led by Activity Coordinator and volunteer resident buddies; weekly to bi-weekly. · Gentle, guided walks · Gardening · Book chats — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Family Day · Faith-Based Program · Social Hour & Games · Cognitive · Physical · Creative · Book clubs · Music and memory sessions · Community service projects · Multi-family gatherings · Volunteer roles · Creative projects · Intergenerational programs · Regular activity reminders · Friendly conversations · Group activities · Buddy systems · Memory circles · Discussion groups · Puzzle-based activities · Walking clubs · Interfaith or spiritual programs · Family Day / Faith-Based Program · Creative Arts · Social Hour & Games · Gentle Yoga & Mobility · Small-group social clubs · Book club · Gardening club · Cooking group — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Clubs · Classes · Outings · Social groups · Person-centered reminiscence sessions — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Language circles · Conversation groups · Music and dance gatherings · Seasonal crafts · Decorations · Performances · Multicultural potlucks · Storytelling nights · Meals reflecting residents' stories · Music · Rituals · Storytelling · Storytelling nights where residents share life lessons, hometown stories, and cherished memories. — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Workshops and seminars on recognizing scams and staying safe online · Workshops · Seminars — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Evening movie nights · Shared conversations · Evening movie nights and shared conversations · Arts and crafts circles · Baking projects and kitchen chats · Book clubs and storytelling hours — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Structured programs · Flexible options · Camaraderie — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Reminiscence activities · Caregiver-guided reminiscence sessions — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Singing circle · Reminiscence group · Service projects · Volunteering · Interfaith outreach programs · Music therapy · Storytelling circles · Prayer groups · Scripture study · Mindfulness · Inspirational conversations · Faith-based worship services · Resident-led prayer circles · Seasonal observances · Individual and small-group rituals · Song circles · Memory songs · Life-story sharing · Group music therapy · Guided meditations · Breathing exercises · Reflective journaling · Interfaith services · Mindfulness session — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Rhythm-based movement, including seated tapping, foot percussion, or chair-based dance · Passive listening with personalized playlists and headphones · Music-assisted reminiscence with life-stage playlists, lyric-based discussions, and story sharing · Instrumental therapy with gentle guitar, keyboard, or percussion and caregiver support · Group singing and choir-style activities, including call-and-response sessions, hymns, and contemporary songs · Rhythm-based movement · Passive listening with personalized playlists · Music-assisted reminiscence · Instrumental therapy · Group singing and choir-style activities — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Seasonal garden programming · Tending a favorite plant · Labeling a plant tag · Guiding younger visitors · Aromatic herbs · Plant textures · Wildlife observations · Group garden projects · Companion plantings · Shared harvests · Planting spring herbs · Autumn harvests — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Culinary exchanges · Simple, safe cooking or baking activities · Sharing flavors, recipes, and stories — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Games · Crafts · Spiritual or devotional gatherings · Relaxation and mindfulness sessions · Local outings for errands, parks, cultural events, and community resources · Nature and garden activities · Book discussions · Puzzle groups · Game nights · Creative arts and crafts · Reading · Puzzles · Prayer and reflection · Conversation · Quiet reflection · Gentle exercise programs — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Milestone celebrations · Talent shows · Music programs · Intergenerational events — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Question-driven programming · Cognitive enrichment programs — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Fitness · Enrichment activities · Social outings — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Family Brunch / Faith Service · Movie Afternoon · Arts & Crafts Club · Gentle Yoga + Social Time · Tea and Talk — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Cognitive activities — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Social engagement — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Supervised strolls · Pet-themed gatherings — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activity calendar published
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
One-to-one engagement offered
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities tailored to the individual
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities in the evening
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Exercise or fitness programGentle stretching · Chair-based yoga · Gentle exercise · Gentle Yoga & Mobility · Gentle movement classes · Walking clubs · and 16 more
Gentle stretching · Chair-based yoga — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Gentle exercise — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Gentle Yoga & Mobility · Gentle movement classes · Walking clubs — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Accessible exercise programs · Strength · Flexibility · Balance · Physical therapy-based exercises — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Gentle morning stretches · Guided exercise · Gentle exercise programs promoting balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health · Guided or independent light exercise · Chair yoga · Short walk · Gentle exercise programs — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Physical activity programs tailored to abilities · Gentle group exercise — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Individualized exercise plans — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Gentle group exercise sessions — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Resident-run activities
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Volunteers and outside groups visit
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Religious services at the home
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Intergenerational programs
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities coordinator on staff
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Therapy animal visits
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Faith, culture & language (5)Cultural community the home serves · Faith tradition · Religious observance supported

Cultural community the home servesDiverse traditions · Language preferences · Spiritual beliefs · Traditions · Family dynamics
Diverse traditions — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Language preferences · Spiritual beliefs · Traditions · Family dynamics — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Faith traditionInterfaith · Faith-based observances · Interfaith celebrations
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Religious observance supportedInterfaith or spiritual programs · Inclusive observances honoring different faith perspectives · Resident spiritual preferences · Interfaith services · Prayer groups · Resident-led prayer circles · and 4 more
Interfaith or spiritual programs — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Inclusive observances honoring different faith perspectives · Resident spiritual preferences · Interfaith services · Prayer groups · Resident-led prayer circles · Interfaith outreach programs — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Spiritual or devotional gatherings — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Religious beliefs · Cultural practices — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Clergy or chaplain visits
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Cultural holidays celebratedSeasonal observances · Lunar New Year · Diwali · Cinco de Mayo · Ramadan · Christmas · and 3 more
Seasonal observances — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Lunar New Year · Diwali · Cinco de Mayo · Ramadan · Christmas · Hanukkah — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Seasonal gatherings · Intergenerational activities with local schools or youth groups — reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence (5)Pet types allowed · Visiting hours · Staff help care for a resident's pet

Pet types allowedDogs · Cats
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Visiting hoursBy arrangement
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Staff help care for a resident's pet
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Visiting hoursVisitors are asked to follow posted hand-hygiene guidelines and any visitor restrictions.
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Family may bring a pet to visit
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (13)Care conferences with the family · Transport to medical appointments · Contact form

Care conferences with the family
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Transport to medical appointments
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Contact form
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Open on the website
SettingResidential neighborhood
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Family portal or app
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Staff accompany residents to appointments
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Staff help with video calls
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Wheelchair-accessible vehicle
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Photo updates sent to families
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Transport for shopping and errands
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Events the home invites families to
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Transport for group outings
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Transportation
Reported on mygracefulseniorcare.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Where it is

8501 Oakcreek Cove Way, Orangevale, CA 95662Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Mercy San Juan Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.9 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 #345920080 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 5 of 6 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Oct 20, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

We haven’t transcribed this report yet. The complete document is on the state’s site.

20251 state visit · 1 document

Nov 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Talwinder Bains arrived on 11/18/25 to conduct the annual inspection. LPA met with administrator, Mary Mata and explained the purpose of the visit. During today's annual inspection, the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement Tool was used. LPA reviewed two residents and two staff files . All resident files contained the required paperwork. All staff have current first aid and CPR training. Facility was clean and well organized. All required posting were observed. Staff training contained the required initial training and annual training. LPA reviewed medications of two (2) residents comparing with physician orders and find no errors. LPA and Mary toured the facility together to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. The areas toured included resident rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas and outside area. The food supply is within compliance, 2 days of perishable and 7 days worth of non-perishable food items. Grab bars were present at the toilet and in the shower. All exits were unobstructed. LPA checked the kitchen area for the ability to prepare and store food. Knives and Sharp objects found to be locked . LPA observed cleaning products and other toxins to be locked away. LPA observed the area used for medication to be locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector at the care home are operational. Fire extinguisher is ready for emergency use. In the areas toured, there were no health or safety violations observed. LPA requested a copy of the LIC 500, LIC610E and current liability insurance to be sent to the Department by 11/30/25. No deficiency cited during today's visit per Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview conducted . A copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 18, 2025

20242 state visits · 2 documents

Dec 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Talwinder Bains arrived on 12/10/24 to conduct the annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Mary Maybel Mata (Mary ) and explained the purpose of the visit. During today's annual inspection, the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement Tool was used. LPA reviewed residents (2) and staff files (2). All resident files contained the required paperwork. All staff have current first aid and CPR training. Facility was clean and well organized. All required posting were observed. Staff training contained the required initial training and annual training. LPA reviewed medications of two (2) residents comparing with physician orders and find no errors. LPA and Mary toured the facility together to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. The areas toured included resident rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas and outside area. The food supply is within compliance, 2 days of perishable and 7 days worth of non-perishable food items. Grab bars were present at the toilet and in the shower. All exits were unobstructed. LPA checked the kitchen area for the ability to prepare and store food. Knives and Sharp objects found to be locked . LPA observed cleaning products and other toxins to be locked away. LPA observed the area used for medication to be locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector at the care home are operational. Fire extinguisher is ready for emergency use. In the areas toured, there were no health or safety violations observed. LPA requested a copy of the LIC 500, LIC610E and current liability insurance to be sent to the Department by 12/31/24. No deficiency cited during today's visit. Exit interview conducted . A copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 10, 2024

May 20, 2024Facility evaluation reportPost LicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Post Licensing

On 05/20/24, Licensing Program Analyst Talwinder Bains arrived to conduct an unannounced Post Licensing inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Mary Maybel Mata (Mary) and explained the purpose of today's visit. LPA reviewed 1 resident and 1 staff files. All residents files contained the required paperwork. Staff file contained the required paperwork and training. Facility is current on fire drills. LPA toured the facility with Mary. The following areas were inspected: backyard, resident rooms, resident bathrooms, kitchen, and common area. In the areas toured, there were no health or safety violations observed. No deficiencies cited per Title 22 Regulations. An exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 20, 2024

20231 state visit · 1 document

Dec 21, 2023Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 12/21/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Talwinder Bains met with applicant ,Mary Maybel Mata (Mary) , to conduct an Pre- Licensing visit. This application is a change in ownership (CHOW) . This address is currently licensed as Graceful Senior Care , Facility # 345002799. The facility currently has no residents during today's inspection. Facility has been fire clearance (date- 09/25/23) approved for 5 non ambulatory residents for room 1-4 and 1 bedridden resident for room 5 only. LPA toured the facility with Mary. LPA toured residents bedrooms and they were properly furnished and maintained. LPA toured common bathrooms and observed to be clean and sanitary. The food supply is within compliance, 2 days of perishable and 7 days’ worth of non-perishable food items. Smoke detectors are operational. There are carbon monoxide detectors which are functioning. The Fire extinguisher was charged, serviced, functional and ready for emergency use . Grab bars were present at the toilet and in the shower. All exits were unobstructed. All toxins, medications, and sharps were locked and stored away. The disaster drill is current. Facility's temperature was 68 degree F during inspection. Hot water temperature was observed to be 110 degrees F, which is within the regulation range of 105-120 degree. First aid kit found to be complete. This facility has two story building and Mary stated that only first floor will be used for residents and 2nd floor will only be used for staff/owner use only. Component III for RCFE was completed with Mary with no issues. LPA will forward findings to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) that facility met all the pre-licensing components. Applicant has satisfied all requirements in accordance to Title 22, California Code of Regulations on today's pre-licensing inspection. A copy of this report was provided to the facility. Exit interview conducted.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 21, 2023

Earlier years2023 · 1 document

20231 state visit · 1 document

Oct 16, 2023Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 Interview Method: Virtual interview (Go To Meeting) On 10/16/2023, 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, Oct 16, 2023

License holder

My Brother's House LLC, licensed since 2023.

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

State visits on file: 6
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 My Brother's House

Is My Brother's House licensed?

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

How many residents is My Brother's House licensed for?

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

Has My Brother's House been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is My Brother's House still open?

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

What does My Brother's House 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?”

Among 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in Orangevale that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $4,375 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 7 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 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 My Brother's House 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 My Brother's House LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Mercy San Juan Medical Center is 3.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can My Brother's House 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.