Small home · Licensed for 6 · Watsonville
Rillera's Guest Home 2
115 Gera Court, Watsonville, CA 95076Licensed since 2007
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 2 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) ADULTS AGES SIXTY (60) AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO (2).
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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 2: 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–$5,450
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$4,400likely 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–$5,450
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 $3,600–$5,650
- $4,400
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,250–$8,850
- $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 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
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
115 Gera 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 #445201931 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 4 of 7 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Jul 10, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitDeficiency page: Type B
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year Visit and met with Administrator (ADM) Zosima Rillera. During visit, LPA Marrufo toured the inside and outside of the facility. During visit, LPA toured the kitchen area. 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 four out of four bedrooms. Each bedroom had working lights and available bedding and clothing storage areas. LPA tested the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in the hallways and resident rooms and found them to function properly when tested. LPA toured two out of two resident bathrooms. Each bathroom had working lights and available soap and paper towels. LPA measured the water temperatures in both bathroom sinks and they measured at 109 F. LPA toured the outside area and found both exits to be clear of obstructions. LPA reviewed five out of five resident records. Resident R1 had three medications missing in his/her Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records. The rest of the resident records were complete. LPA reviewed five staff records and found them to be complete. See LIC809-C page for more information. Page 1 of 2. A deficiency was cited as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. See LIC809-D page for more information. LPA Marrufo requests that the following documents be updated and copies sent to the department by 07/17/2026: LIC500 Personnel Report LIC308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility Liability Insurance LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan This report was reviewed with Elis Pascual and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided. Page 2 of 2. END REPORTthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2026
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87465(h)(6)(A)-(F) · Plan of correction due date: Jul 17, 2026
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (6) The licensee shall be responsible for assuring that a record of centrally stored prescription medications for each resident is maintained for at least one year and includes: (A) The name of the resident for whom prescribed. (B) The name of the prescribing physician. (C) The drug name, strength and quantity. (D) The date filled. (E) The prescription number and the name of the issuing pharmacy. (F) Instructions, if any, regarding control and custody of the medication. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure that resident R1 did not have three medications missing from the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Record, which poses a potential health risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2026
Plan of correction: Licensee agrees to audit all resident centrally stored medication and destruction records and submit a statement of understanding of the regulation 87465(h)(6)(A)-(F) to CCL by POC date.
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jul 2, 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 Administrator Zosima Rillera. During visit, LPA Marrufo toured the facility inside and out. LPA toured the kitchen area and 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 toured two out of two resident bathrooms. Each bathroom had working lights and available soap and paper towels. The water temperatures in the bathroom sinks were 105 F and 106 F. LPA tested the smoke detectors in three out of three resident rooms and in the hallways and each smoke detector functioned properly when tested. Each bedroom had working lights and available bedding and clothing storage areas. LPA toured the outside of the facility and found it to be clear of obstructions. LPA Marrufo reviewed the first aid kit and found it to be complete. LPA reviewed five out of five resident records and found them to be complete. LPA reviewed five out of five resident Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records (CSMDRs). Resident R1 had two medications missing from the CSMDR and resident R2 had one medication missing from the CSMDR. LPA reviewed four staff records. Staff S1 was missing a current first aid certification. Staff S2 was missing an LIC503 Health Screening Form. Deficiencies were cited as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. See LIC809-D pages for more information. A civil penalty of $250 was issued due to a repeated deficiency. This report was reviewed with Administrator Zosima Rillera and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 2, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Jul 26, 2024Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Annual ContinuationDeficiency pages: Type B
Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Case Management - Annual Continuation Visit and met with Administrator Zosima Rillera. During visit, LPA toured 3 out of 3 resident bathrooms and observed each bathroom had working lights and available soap and paper towels. LPA measured the water temperatures in each bathroom and observed that they measured between 110 F - 118 F. LPA Marrufo reviewed the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records (CSMDR) for residents R1-R6. Residents R2-R4 and R6 had medications that were not recorded in their CSMDRs. LPA Marrufo reviewed the resident records for residents R1-R6. Resident R1's and R3's records were missing Consent Forms. R4's record was missing a Safeguard for Property and Valuables Form. R4's Physician's Report states R4 has dementia and the date of the exam on the most recent Physician's Report was 06/02/2021. R5's record was missing an LIC613 Personal Rights form. R5's Physician's Report states R5 has dementia and the date of R5's most recent exam was 06/19/2018. R6's record was missing a Safeguard for Property and Valuables Form, Consent Form, and LIC613 Personal Rights Form. R6's Physician's Report states R6 has dementia and the date of R6's last exam was on 08/08/2020. LPA reviewed staff records for staff S1-S4. Staff S1 and S4 were missing LIC9052 Employee Rights forms. Deficiencies were cited as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. See LIC809-D pages for more information. Advisory Notes were issued. See LIC9102 Advisory Notes for more information. This report was reviewed with Administrator Zosima Rillera and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 26, 2024
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87705(c)(5) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 2, 2024
87705 Care of Persons with Dementia (c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring the following: (5) Each resident with dementia shall have an annual medical assessment as specified in Section 87458, Medical Assessment, and a reappraisal done at least annually, both of which shall include a reassessment of the resident’s dementia care needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure that residents with dementia R4-R6 had an annual medical assessment, which poses a potential health risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 26, 2024
Plan of correction: Licensee agrees to arrange for an annual medical assessment for residents R4-R6 and submit updated copies of their Physician's Reports to CCL by POC date.
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR87506(b)(16) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 2, 2024
87506 Resident Records (b) Each resident’s record shall contain at least the following information: (16) Records of resident's cash resources as specified in Section 87217, Safeguards for Resident Cash, Personal Property, and Valuables. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure that residents R4 and R6 had a Safeguard for Property and Valuables form on file in their resident records, which poses a potential safety risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 26, 2024
Plan of correction: Licensee agrees to submit completed copies of the Safeguard of Property and Valuables form for residents R4 and R6 by POC date.
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87465(h)(6)(A)-(F) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 2, 2024
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (6) The licensee shall be responsible for assuring that a record of centrally stored prescription medications for each resident is maintained for at least one year and includes: (A) The name of the resident for whom prescribed. (B) The name of the prescribing physician. (C) The drug name, strength and quantity. (D) The date filled. (E) The prescription number and the name of the issuing pharmacy. (F) Instructions, if any, regarding control and custody of the medication. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure that R2-R4 and R6 have medications missing from their centrally stored medication and destruction records, which poses a potential safety risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 26, 2024
Plan of correction: Licensee agrees to audit all resident centrally stored medication and destruction records and submit a statement of understanding of the regulation 87465(h)(6)(A)-(F) to CCL by POC date.
Jul 12, 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 Zosima Rillera, Administrator. During visit, LPA Marrufo toured the facility inside and out. LPA Marrufo toured the kitchen area and food storage areas in the garage. The facility had a perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. LPA observed locked storage areas for sharp objects and cleaning supplies. LPA observed the first aid kit and found it to be complete. LPA toured 4 out of 4 resident bedrooms and observed each bedroom to have available bedding and clothing storage areas and working lights. LPA Marrufo tested the smoke detector system and found it to be functional when tested. LPA toured the outside area and found the exits to be clear of obstructions. Due to time constraints, the annual inspection will need to be completed at a later time. 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 this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 12, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2022 · 3 documents
20221 state visit · 2 documents
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 Assistant Administrator Elis Pascual. During visit, the inside and outside of the facility were 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 Assistant Administrator Elis Pascual and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 9, 2022
Sep 9, 2022Facility evaluation reportCase Management - IncidentDeficiency pages: Type B
Type of visit: Case Management - Incident
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Cara Smith conducted an unannounced Case Management - Incident visit and met with Assistant Administrator Elis Pascual. The purpose of the visit was to cite the facility for not reporting COVID cases to the Department. The facility did not report 4 cases of COVID positive residents and 2 cases of COVID positive staff to the Department. The facility also did not report a death of a resident to the Department. Deficiencies were cited as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. See LIC812-D for more information. This report was reviewed with Assistant Administrator Elis Pascual and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 9, 2022
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87211(a)(1)(A) · Plan of correction due date: Sep 16, 2022
87211(a)(1)(A) Reporting Requirements: (a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department may require, including, but not limited to, the following:(1) A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence of any of the events specified in (A) through (D) below. This report shall include the resident's name, age, sex and date of admission; date and nature of event; attending physician's name, findings, and treatment, if any; and disposition of the case. (A) Death of any resident from any cause regardless of where the death occurred, including but not limited to a day program, a hospital, en route to or from a hospital, or visiting away from the facility. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not report a resident death to licensing that occurred at a hospital sometime between 07/07-10/2022, which poses a potential safety risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 9, 2022
Plan of correction: Licensee agrees to retrain staff on reporting deaths of residents to the Department, including deaths that occur outside of the facility. The training records must be submitted to CCL by POC date and the records must include names of staff trained, dates of training, and name and qualifications of trainer.
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR87211(a)(2) · Plan of correction due date: Sep 16, 2022
87211(a)(2) Reporting Requirements: a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department may require, including, but not limited to, the following: (2) Occurrences, such as epidemic outbreaks, poisonings, catastrophes or major accidents which threaten the welfare, safety or health of residents, personnel or visitors, shall be reported within 24 hours either by telephone or facsimile to the licensing agency and to the local health officer when appropriate. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not report COVID cases of 4 residents and 2 staff to CCL, which poses a potential safety risk to residents in carethe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 9, 2022
Plan of correction: Licensee agrees to retrain staff on reporting COVID cases and any epidemic outbreak to the Department. The training records must be submitted to CCL by POC date and the records must include names of staff trained, dates of training, and name and qualifications of trainer.
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 Zosima Rillera Administrator and Elis Pascuel Assistant 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 reviewed the facility policies and procedures to include screening, 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 Zosima Rillera Administrator and Elis Pascual and a copy provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 23, 2021
License holder
Rillera, Zosima, licensed since 2007.
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 · Watsonville
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2007, 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 2007, 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 2
Is Rillera's Guest Home 2 licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Rillera's Guest Home 2 licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Rillera's Guest Home 2 been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2007, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Rillera's Guest Home 2 still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Rillera's Guest Home 2 cost?
$4,400 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,600–$5,450. 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 2 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 2 keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Rillera's Guest Home 2 license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “RILLERA'S GUEST HOME 2”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #445201931. 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 2007, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2007, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is July 10, 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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Estimated starting rate
$4,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$4,950On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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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
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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
- Map
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
$4,650 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
- Map
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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