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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Carmichael
Casa Amore
3136 Garfield Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608Licensed since 2025
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Hospiceup to 6 residents
Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.
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. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR SIX(6) RESIDENTS, OF WHICH SIX(6) MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX(6).
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Casa Amore: 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.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,400a month to start
Likely $3,600–$5,400
From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,400likely a month
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 11 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,600–$5,600
- $4,400
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,250–$8,800
- $6,900
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes11 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,200 to $5,000
11 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,350–$5,000.
- Madison Square Senior Living IICarmichael · 0.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Cozy Home CareCarmichael · 0.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Abundant Love and Care for the ElderlyCarmichael · 0.9 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Eastern ManorSacramento · 1.7 mi · Mid-size home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Splendor Oaks Senior Living 1Carmichael · 1.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Marylou's Home CareSacramento · 1.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Norris Senior HomeSacramento · 1.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Hollister Care HomeCarmichael · 2.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Meraki of SacramentoSacramento · 2.6 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Kentfield Estates Ranch RCFESacramento · 2.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunny Beach VillaSacramento · 2.9 mi · Small home$3,200Listed 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 11 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
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
3136 Garfield Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - SacramentoHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.3 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 #345920323 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
20253 state visits · 3 documents
Nov 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - DeficienciesDeficiency page: Type A
Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies
On 11/5/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Mknelly, conducted a case management visit met with caregiver. LPA spoke with Administrator about the reason for the visit. The purpose of today's visit is to discuss the recent admission of R1 that was first discussed in the visit of 10/24/25. Records were reviewed. R1 had been recently diagnosed with a prohibited condition while hospitalized prior to admission on 10/17/25. At this visit, LPA found R1 is deceased on 11/11/2/25. Death report is pending. R1 did not receive repeat testing prior to admission, nor while a resident, to determine if the course of medications to treat their MRSA had been effective. As a result, R1 was admitted and retained , between 10/17/25-10/28-25, with a prohibited health condition without an exception granted by the department. Licensee had initiated contact precautions and staff training. R1 was allowed to stay in the home as they were admitted to Hospice care on 10/28/25. As a result of today’s inspection, deficiencies were noted. Report reviewed. Copy of report and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 5, 2025
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87615 · Plan of correction due date: Nov 12, 2025
87615 Prohibited Health Conditions (a) Persons who require health services for or have a health condition including,...shall not be admitted or retained...(4) Staphylococcus aureus ("staph") infection or other serious infection. This requirement was not met based on statements and records. This posed an immediate risk to residents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 5, 2025
Plan of correction: The immediate risk was addressed. Licensee will submit a statement of their assessment process to screen out prohibitted conditions and an understanding that exceptions are required prior to admission of a resident with such conditions, by the POC date of 11/12/25.
Oct 24, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
On 10/24/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Mknelly, conducted a case management visit met with Administrator. The purpose of today's visit is to discuss the recent admission of R1. Records were reviewed. R1 had been recently diagnosed with a prohibited condition. LPA observed R1 and discussed current care plan with caregiver and Admin. LPA met with and discussed R1's condition with family who were present. R1 is due to have their condition reassessed by home health in the coming days. Admin agreed to submit: an update of R1's status, contact precautions in place, copy of training provided to staff re R1's care/ precautions and home health's care plan. Documents to be submitted to LPA by 10/27/25. As a result of today’s inspection, no deficiencies were noted. Report reviewed. Computer malfuntion. Copy of report emailed to licensee for signature.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 24, 2025
Oct 1, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Mknelly arrived at the facility unannounced on 10/1/25 to conduct a Pre-licensing Inspection utilizing the CARE inspection tool. Administrator was present to assist. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility together with staff to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, resident bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, and backyard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. The home is very clean and residents needs were met by 2 staff present. Files are complete and well organized. LPA and applicant discussed behavioral expressions plans and other topics. Component III was waived The home is in substantial compliance. License is pending. Exit interview conducted and report left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 1, 2025
License holder
Providence Elderly Solutions, LLC, licensed since 2025.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 3
- 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 2025, 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.
The earlier licensePreviously at this address: Mcgregor Home Garfield (license #347005860).
The state lists license #347005860 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #347005860 are on the state’s record of that license.
The state’s record for license #347005860 The state’s record for license #345920323
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Casa Amore
Is Casa Amore licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Casa Amore licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Casa Amore been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Casa Amore still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Casa Amore cost?
$4,400 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,600–$5,400. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Carmichael that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,450 to $4,625 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 5 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 Casa Amore 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 Providence Elderly Solutions, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento is 3.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Casa Amore keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Casa Amore license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “CASA AMORE”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #345920323. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Providence Elderly Solutions, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is November 5, 2025, 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
$4,000 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,150 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,150On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,100 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,050On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
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
$4,400 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,600–$5,450On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,350 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,350On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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