Small home · Licensed for 6 · Watsonville
Rillera's Guest Home
40 Fletcher Court, Watsonville, CA 95076Licensed since 1985
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 4 residents
- Hospiceup to 1 resident
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) ADULTS AGE SIXTY (60) AND OVER, OF WHICH FOUR (4) MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOSPICE WAIVER FOR ONE (1).
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Medicines
Who handles medications: We help clients manage their medications and assist with administering them according to doctors' orders.
rilleraguesthomes.com · September 23, 2026
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 1 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Rillera's Guest Home: 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.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,000a month to start
Likely $3,300–$4,950
From 24 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$4,000likely 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$4,000likely $3,300–$4,950
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 23 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 $3,300–$5,150
- $4,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,900–$8,400
- $6,500
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 homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $1,500 to $5,500
24 homes like this within 23 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,700–$4,850.
- Rachelle's Home IFreedom · 1.5 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Seaview Guest HomeAptos · 8.4 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Valley Haven IIISanta Cruz · 12 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Paradise Assisted CareSanta Cruz · 12 mi · Mid-size home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Twin Lakes ManorSanta Cruz · 13 mi · Mid-size home$1,500Listed on its own website · shared studios (starting at) · seen October 5, 2026
- Hanover Guest HomeSanta Cruz · 13 mi · Mid-size home$2,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Maple HouseSanta Cruz · 14 mi · Mid-size home$5,500Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
- El Camino Real ManorMarina · 19 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bonhomie ISan Jose · 19 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sandy's Residential Care HomeSan Jose · 20 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pendar's Residential CareSan Jose · 20 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Constantin's Care HomeSan Jose · 20 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Harmonie HomeSan Jose · 20 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mayflower Care HomeSan Jose · 20 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Safe Haven Villa Care HomeSan Jose · 20 mi · Small home$3,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Oak Grove Residential Care HomeSan Jose · 21 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Saint Michael Residential HomeSan Jose · 21 mi · Small home$2,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Friendship HouseSan Jose · 21 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Silicon Valley Senior Care HomeSan Jose · 21 mi · Small home$3,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Camden Senior LivingSan Jose · 21 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Whispering Pines InnHollister · 22 mi · Mid-size home$2,889Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa VerdeSan Jose · 22 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Princess Care Home #4San Jose · 22 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Juliette's Gardens (Rose)San Jose · 22 mi · Small home$4,100Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 23 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
Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (2)Snacks available · Special diets supported
Snacks available
Reported on rilleraguesthomes.com · source dated September 23, 2026.
Special diets supportedSpecific diets
Reported on rilleraguesthomes.com · source dated September 23, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence (1)Visiting hours
Visiting hoursBy arrangementCall in advance to set up an appointment.
Reported on rilleraguesthomes.com · source dated September 23, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (1)Office or phone hours as published
Office or phone hours as published9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Reported on rilleraguesthomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
About the home (1)Brand or trade name
Brand or trade nameRillera Guest Home 1
Reported on rilleraguesthomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Where it is
40 Fletcher Court, Watsonville, CA 95076Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Watsonville Community HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.6 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).
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 #440708122 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Sep 9, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year visit and met with Clarence Rillera. During visit, LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA toured the kitchen and pantry areas. LPA observed there to be a perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. LPA observed the first aid kit and found it to be complete. LPA observed there to be locked cabinets for sharp objects. LPA toured the laundry room and observed there to be locked cabinets for cleaning supplies. LPA toured two out of two resident bathrooms. Each bathroom had functioning lights and available soap and paper towels. The bathroom sink water temperatures measured at 108 F and 110 F. LPA toured three out of three bedrooms. Each bedroom had working lights and available bedding and clothing storage areas. During visit, the smoke detectors in the hallways and resident bedrooms were tested and functioned properly when tested. LPA toured the outside area and observed the outdoor exit to be clear of obstructions. LPA reviewed four out of four resident records and Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records and found them to be complete. LPA reviewed five staff records and found them to be complete. See LIC809-C page for more information. Page 1 of 2. LPA Marrufo requests that the following records be updated and copies sent to the department by 09/16/2026: LIC500 Personnel Report LIC308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility Liability Insurance LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan No deficiencies were cited at this time as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. This report was reviewed with Clarence Rillera and a copy of this report was provided. Page 2 of 2.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 9, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Sep 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year visit and met with Clarence Rillera. During visit, LPA Marrufo toured the facility inside and out. LPA toured the kitchen area and and the pantry areas. LPA observed there to be a perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. LPA observed the first aid kit and found it to be complete. LPA toured three out of three resident bedrooms. Each bedroom had working lights and available bedding and clothing storage areas. LPA toured two out of two resident bathrooms. Each bathroom had working lights and available soap and paper towels. The showers had anti-slip mats. The water temperatures in the bathroom sinks ranged from 114 F to 115 F. LPA tested the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the hallways and bedrooms and each detector functioned properly when tested. LPA toured the outside area of the facility and observed the outdoor exit to be clear of obstructions. LPA reviewed four out of four resident records, including Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records, and found them to be complete. LPA reviewed two staff records and found them to be complete. See LIC809-C page for more information. Page 1 of 2. LPA Marrufo requests that the licensee submit the following updated forms to Community Care Licensing by 09/12/2025: LIC610 Emergency Disaster Plan LIC500 Personnel Report Current copy of the General Liability Insurance Certificate. No deficiencies were cited at this time as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. This report was reviewed with Clarence Rillera and a copy of this report was provided. Page 2 of 2. END REPORTthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 5, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Sep 13, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit and met with Ellis Pascual. During visit, LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA toured the facility kitchen and food storage areas and observed a perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. LPA observed the facility first aid kit and found it to be complete. LPA toured three out of three resident rooms. Each room had functioning lights and available bedding and clothing storage areas. The smoke detectors in each room and in the hallway were tested and found to function properly. LPA toured two out of two facility bathrooms. Each bathroom had working lights and available soap and paper towels. The water temperatures in both bathroom sinks were 112 F. LPA toured the outside area and found it to be clear of obstructions. LPA reviewed 4 resident records and Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records and found them to be complete. LPA reviewed 3 staff records and found them to be complete. No deficiencies were cited at this time as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. This report was reviewed with Ellis Pascual and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 13, 2024
May 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Case Management visit and met with Clarence Rillera. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a health and wellness check with resident R1, who was transferred to the facility on 04/30/2024 when R1's previous facility ceased operation. During visit, LPA Marrufo observed and interviewed R1. LPA Marrufo observed R1's bedroom and observed R1's personal belongings in the bedroom. LPA Marrufo observed R1's medications and reviewed R1's resident records. No deficiencies were cited at this time as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. This report was reviewed with Clarence Rillera and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 10, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2022 · 2 documents
20221 state visit · 1 document
Sep 9, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Cara Smith conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit and met with Administrator Zosima Rillera. During visit, the inside and outside of the facility was toured. The facility entrance had a visitor screening area. The facility bathroom had available soap and paper towels. Hand washing posters were posted in the bathroom. A perishable food supply of at least 2 days and a non-perishable food supply of at least 7 days was observed. A 30-Day supply of PPEs were observed. Cleaning supplies were also observed. No deficiencies were cited at this time as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. This report was reviewed with Administrator Zosima Rillera and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 9, 2022
20211 state visit · 1 document
Jul 23, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marybeth Donovan conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year Annual Inspection to include Infection Control site visit and met with Clarence Rillera Administrator. LPA toured the facility inside and out to include the entry, bedrooms and bathrooms, kitchen, dining room and living room and exterior. All fire exit routes were free and clear of obstructions. Medications are stored in locked cabinet in the kitchen. Toxins, cleaning supplies, knives and sharp objects are secured. Facility observed to have designated entry point for COVID 19 symptom screening. Bathrooms observed to be supplied with hygiene products. Hand washing signs were posted in bathrooms. Hand sanitizer available to residents and visitors. LPA observed supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). LPA observed a minimum of 2 day perishable food supply and 7 day nonperishable food supply. LPA observed fresh fruit of apples, bananas oranges and cantaloupe. LPA reviewed the facility policies and procedures to include screening, visitation, isolation, disinfecting, staffing, training, supplies, PPE usage and social distancing. No citations were issued per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA reviewed report with Clarence Rillera Administrator and a copy provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 23, 2021
License holder
Rillera, Zosima, licensed since 1985.
Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Rillera's Guest Home 2 · Watsonville
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 1985, 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 1985, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 0 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Rillera's Guest Home
Is Rillera's Guest Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Rillera's Guest Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Rillera's Guest Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1985, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Rillera's Guest Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Rillera's Guest Home cost?
$4,000 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,300–$4,950. 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 24 small homes and similar homes within 23 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 7 other homes of a similar licensed size across Santa Cruz County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $2,938 to $4,600 a month, and the middle figure is $3,800 (n = 7 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Rillera's Guest Home 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 Rillera, Zosima, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Watsonville Community Hospital is 2.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Rillera's Guest Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 1 resident, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Rillera's Guest Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “RILLERA'S GUEST HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #440708122. 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 Rillera, Zosima, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 1985, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 1985, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1985, 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 1985, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is September 9, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Starting rate
$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
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$4,150 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$4,500 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,950On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: 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
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Estimated starting rate
$4,650 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,650–$6,100On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$4,800 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,750–$6,300On 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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