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Vineyard Senior RetreatLicense #347004900 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareVineyard Senior RetreatLicense #347004900 · 9341 Heathfield Way, Sacramento, CA · (916) 585-5629Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$3,950/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,200–$4,850 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Sacramento

Vineyard Senior Retreat

9341 Heathfield Way, Sacramento, CA 95829 · Licensed since 2012

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Vineyard Senior Retreat

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$3,950 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,200–$4,850 See costs

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
LICENSED TO SERVE SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS AGE 60 YEARS AND OVER. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR SIX (6) RESIDENTS. NO BEDRIDDEN RESIDENTS.

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 Vineyard Senior Retreat: 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

$3,950a month to start

Likely $3,200–$4,850

From 16 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$3,950likely 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$3,950likely $3,200–$4,850

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 16 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,200–$5,050
$3,950
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,800–$8,300
$6,450
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 homes16 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,000 to $6,000

$2,000$6,000

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

16 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,800–$5,000.

  • Gene-Lyn Guest HomeSacramento · 0.6 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Siebenthal Care HomeSacramento · 2.2 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Maria Teresa Home CareSacramento · 3.3 mi · Small home
    $2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Immaculate Care HomeElk Grove · 4.5 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Utopia Assisted LivingSacramento · 5.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,000Listed on its own website · starting price for housing and basic services · seen October 5, 2026
  • Comforts of Home Laguna ParkElk Grove · 5.7 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on its own website · base rate including all services and board/care · seen October 27, 2026
  • Comforts of Home GavirateElk Grove · 6.2 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
  • Spring View Gardens Care HomeElk Grove · 6.9 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Autumn Grove Senior LivingElk Grove · 7.0 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on its own website · shared room, starting price · seen October 5, 2026
  • Yellow OrchidElk Grove · 8.1 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sunshine Glory Care HomeWilton · 8.2 mi · Mid-size home
    $3,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Love and Serenity IISacramento · 9.2 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Courtyard TerraceSacramento · 9.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,345Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Acc Assisted Living at Greenhaven TerraceSacramento · 9.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $2,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Ivy Ridge Assisted LivingSacramento · 9.9 mi · Mid-size home
    $2,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Alaturi CareSacramento · 9.9 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed 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 16 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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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.

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Where it is

9341 Heathfield Way, Sacramento, CA 95829Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Methodist Hospital of SacramentoHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.6 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 #347004900 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Sep 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On September 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sulma Lopez arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an annual required inspection. LPA Lopez met with staff Kameka Cunningham and explained the purpose of today's visit. The Administrator 1 (A1) Marcela Sparatiu arrived shortly after. The Administrator holds current certificate #7001732740 and expires on August 8, 2027. The facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents. There are currently 6 residents who reside at this facility. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for 6. At 9:10 AM, LPA conducted record reviews of 3 staff and 6 resident files. Resident files contained all the required components including Health Screen Reports, TB Test Records, Pre-placement appraisals, and current reappraisals. The staff files were observed to be contain Health Screen Reports, TB Test records, and updated training records. At 9:40AM, LPA reviewed residents' medication administration records. Medications were stored in a locked cabinet. The facility uses a MAR sheet to record all dispensed medication to residents. At 10:00AM, LPA toured the facility with A1. The facility was clean, safe, and in good repair. The LPA observed residents watching television in the living room and other residents enjoying their breakfast at the dining table. The facility dining room and living room areas were clean and free of odors. The LPA observed enough seating available for the current census. The facility restrooms were clean and sanitary. The showers contained slip- resistant mats and grab bars for resident safety. The resident bedrooms were observed to be clean and contained furniture that was in good repair. The beds contained clean bedding. Continued... The LPA toured the laundry room which was locked and made inaccessible to residents. The room contained toxins and cleaning supplies which were kept out of resident reach. The LPA observed 2 linen closets containing clean towels, blankets, and bedsheets. The kitchen was clean and contained cooking appliances that were in good working condition. The kitchen contained non-perishable food items up to 7 days, and at least 2 days worth of perishable foods. The kitchen also contained fresh fruit on the counters. The facility has a menu posted on the refrigerator door. LPA observed locked cleaning supplies stored under the kitchen sink. Sharps were observed to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. The facility temperature was 76 degrees. The hot water temperature was 113 degrees. The facility's smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were located on the ceilings and in each resident bedroom. The fire extinguishers were serviced annually on June 22, 2026. The exterior of the facility was clean and free of debris. The LPA observed a shaded seating area available for resident use. The walkways were free of obstructions. The side exit and perimeter fence were in good repair. The LPA requested the following documents to be mailed/ faxed to the Regional Office within 15 days: - LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Facility Representative, LIC 610E Emergency and Disaster Plan, Copy of Liability Insurance Certificate. As a result of this annual inspection, the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 23, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Sep 22, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 9/22/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Tamayo arrived unannounced to conduct a required - 1 year inspection visit. Was met by staff1 (S2) and explained the purpose of the visit, S2 called administrator, Marcela Spatariu (S1). S1 arrived around 9:20 AM. An entrance interview was conducted and S1 assisted with today’s inspection. Administrator certification #7001732740 expires 8/8/27. The facility is licensed to serve up to 6 non-ambulatory residents. Hospice approved for 6. Current census is 5. LPA observed 4 residents and 2 staff were present during this visit. LPA toured the facility with Marcela Spatariu. LPA toured the physical plant including but not limited to the common area, kitchen, dining area, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry room, and outside courtyards of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. LPA observed the facility is clean and in good repair. LPA observed required furniture and lighting throughout the facility. LPA observed supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days maintained on the premises. The hot water temperature was measured at 118.2*F which was within the required range of 105-120*F. The temperature inside the facility measured at 78*F which was within the required range of 68-85*F. LPA observed the centrally stored medications area to be locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed the fire extinguisher(s) and first aid kits were up to date. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detector(s) in the facility were in good repair. Proof of current liability insurance was observed. LPA observed an activity calendar posted in the kitchen area. Continues on 809-C Exterior passageways were clean and clear of any obstructions. There is a patio area with table and chairs with an umbrella available for client and visitor use with furniture observed to be in good condition. Clients are supervised at all times when they are outside. There is one gate with a self-latching mechanism for persons to exit the backyard in emergencies. LPA observed a locked shed which contains general equipment and supplies. LPA requested resident and staff files for review. LPA reviewed (2) staff files and (6) resident files, including criminal record clearances. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. The following forms and documents were received and will be added to the facility file: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 500 Personnel Report, Copy of Administrator Certificate, LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan and Proof of Current Liability Insurance. Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no violations were cited. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided upon exitthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 22, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Sep 17, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 9/17/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tung Truong arrived unannounced to conduct a required - 1 year inspection visit. LPA met with Administrator Marcela Spatariu and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certification expires on 8/9/2025. The facility is licensed to serve up to 6 non-ambulatory residents. Hospice approved for 6. Current census is 5. LPA observed 4 residents and 2 caregivers present during this visit. LPA toured the facility with Marcela Spatariu. LPA toured the physical plant including but not limited to the common area, kitchen, dining area, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry room, and outside courtyards of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. LPA observed the facility is clean and in good repair. LPA observed required furniture and lighting throughout the facility. LPA observed supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days maintained on the premises. The hot water temperature was measured at 118*F which was within the required range of 105-120*F. The temperature inside the facility measured at 78*F which was within the required range of 68-85*F. LPA observed the centrally stored medications area to be locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed the fire extinguisher(s) and first aid kits were up to date. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detector(s) in the facility were in good repair. Proof of current liability insurance was observed. LPA requested resident and staff files for review. LPA reviewed (3) staff files and (4) resident files, including criminal record clearances. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. The following forms and documents were requested to be submitted within 15 days: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 500 Personnel Report, Copy of Administrator Certificate, LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan and Proof of Current Liability Insurance. Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no violations were observed. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided upon exitthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 17, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 3 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Sep 10, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Wallace conducted an unannounced required 1 year annual inspection visit. LPA met with administrator and explained purpose of visit. LPA and administrator evaluated the physical plant to ensure the health and safety of the residents in care. Areas inspected are including but not limited to the kitchen, resident bedrooms, resident bathrooms, living and dining room and outdoor areas. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPA observed that all rooms are equipped with the required furniture and sufficient lighting throughout the facility. LPA measured the water temperature, temperature measured at 111.2 degrees F which meets the 105-120 degree Fahrenheit regulation. LPA observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. Fire extinguishers were last inspected on May 20, 2022. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in compliance with fire safety. First aid kit was checked and is complete. LPA observed centrally stored medications, toxins, and sharp knives kept locked and inaccessible to clients. LPA reviewed Fingerprint clearance and associations to the facility. LPA received the following updated documents for facility file on today's date: LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility and copy of Liability Insurance. LPA reviewed two staff and three resident files. Resident emergency contact complete. LPA observed all staff and resident files complete. All staff have criminal record clearance and are associated to the facility. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 there were no deficiencies cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted with administrator. A copy of this report and LIC 811 (Confidential Names) was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 10, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Sep 1, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On September 1, 2022 at 9:20am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Hopkins arrived at Vineyard Senior Retreat for the purpose of conducting an unannounced required 1 year annual inspection. A risk assessment call was performed prior to entry verifying there were no active covid cases. LPA met with Administrator, Marcela Spatariu and together conducted a tour of the home. LPA and Administrator evaluated the physical plant to ensure the health and safety of the residents in care. Areas inspected are including but not limited to the kitchen, resident bedrooms, resident bathrooms, living and dining room and outdoor areas. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPA observed that all rooms are equipped with the required furniture and sufficient lighting throughout the facility. LPA measured the water temperature, temperature measured at 109 degrees F which meets the 105-120 degree Fahrenheit regulation. LPA observed sufficient seven-day non-perishable and two-day perishable food supplies. Fire extinguishers and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in compliance with fire safety. First aid kit was checked and is complete. LPA observed centrally stored medications, toxins, and sharp knives kept locked and inaccessible to clients. LPA reviewed Fingerprint clearance and associations to the facility. The facility has central entry point and has implemented screening and sign in procedures at the front door area. The facility conducts routine symptom screening for employees, residents, and visitors. LPA observed the facility to have hand washing signs and Covid-19 informational signs posted throughout the facility. The facility is able to designate and dedicate a Covid-19 room/bathroom if needed. Common touch surfaces are cleaned after each use. LPA requested the following document for facility file: updated Liability Insurance. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 there were no deficiencies cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 1, 2022

20211 state visit · 1 document

Aug 18, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On August 18, 2021 at 10:25am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Hopkins arrived at Vineyard Senior Retreat for the purpose of conducting an unannounced required 1 year annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Marcela Spatariu and together conducted a tour of the home. LPA and Administrator evaluated the physical plant to ensure the health and safety of the residents in care. Areas inspected are including but not limited to the kitchen, resident bedrooms, resident bathrooms, living and dining room and outdoor areas. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPA observed that all rooms are equipped with the required furniture and sufficient lighting throughout the facility. LPA measured the water temperature, temperature measured at 110 degrees F which meets the 105-120 degree Fahrenheit regulation. LPA observed sufficient seven-day non-perishable and two-day perishable food supplies. Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are current and in compliance with fire safety. LPA notes the facility had the required carbon monoxide detectors. First aid kit was checked and is complete. LPA observed centrally stored medications secure from residents. The facility submitted a LIC 808 mitigation plan, which was approved. The facility has central entry point and has implemented screening and sign in procedures at the front door area. The facility conducts routine symptom screening for employees, residents, and visitors. LPA observed the facility to have hand washing stations, COVID-19 informational signage, and social distancing signs posted throughout the facility. LPA Requested the following documents for facility file: LIC 308, Current Administrator Certificate, and a copy of Liability Insurance. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 there were no deficiencies cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 18, 2021

License holder

Spatariu, Marcela, licensed since 2012.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2012, 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 2012, 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 homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“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 Vineyard Senior Retreat

Is Vineyard Senior Retreat licensed?

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

How many residents is Vineyard Senior Retreat licensed for?

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

Has Vineyard Senior Retreat been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2012, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Vineyard Senior Retreat still open?

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

What does Vineyard Senior Retreat cost?

$3,950 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,200–$4,850. 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 16 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 21 other homes of a similar licensed size in Sacramento that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,149 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $3,800 (n = 21 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.

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Does Vineyard Senior Retreat 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 Spatariu, Marcela, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is 3.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Vineyard Senior Retreat 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.

Vineyard Senior Retreat license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “VINEYARD SENIOR RETREAT”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #347004900. 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 Spatariu, Marcela, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2012, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2012, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2012, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2012, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is September 23, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type 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

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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    Starting rate

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    Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026

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    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Sacramento · 0.8 mi

    Young at Heart RCFE No.5

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,150 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,100

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Sacramento · 0.9 mi

    Era at Vintage Park

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,500 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,700–$5,550

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Sacramento · 0.1 mi

    Young at Heart RCFE No.3

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,150 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,100

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Sacramento · 0.8 mi

    B & B Care Homes

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,200 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,200

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Sacramento · 0.8 mi

    Daffodils Senior Living

    Small home · licensed for 4

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,250 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,250

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record

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