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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Concord
The Young in Heart
4070 Siino Avenue, Concord, CA 94521Licensed since 1994
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 5 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. FIVE (5) RESIDENTS MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSE SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO (2) RESIDENTS.
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 The Young in Heart: 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
$4,250a month to start
Likely $3,500–$5,250
From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,250likely 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$4,250likely $3,500–$5,250
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,500–$5,450
- $4,250
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,100–$8,650
- $6,750
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes11 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,200 to $7,000
11 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,450–$5,000.
- Emerald Care Home IIConcord · 0.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Assisted LivingConcord · 1.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Penny's Guest Home BillingsConcord · 1.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Buttercup Care HomeConcord · 2.2 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Ohana Home for SeniorsConcord · 2.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Horizon LivingConcord · 2.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aspen Senior LivingConcord · 2.8 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Welcome Home Senior Residence (Concord 2)Concord · 2.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Place for SeniorsWalnut Creek · 2.9 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Care HomeConcord · 2.9 mi · Small home$3,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Better Living of Walnut CreekWalnut Creek · 3.0 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
4070 Siino Avenue, Concord, CA 94521Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- John Muir Medical Center-Concord CampusHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.3 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #71441152 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Oct 1, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/01/2026 at 8:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrew Christy arrived unannounced to conduct the 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Aurora Cicai, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility currently houses two (2) residents with a max capacity of six (6) residents. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area, and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed. A comfortable indoor temperature is maintained at 68.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 105.2 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 06/04/2026. At 9:30AM, LPA reviewed two (2) resident files and two (2) staff files, all found to be complete. The emergency disaster plan was last reviewed 05/15/2026. Quarterly emergency drills were last conducted 07/15/2026. A review of resident medications and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) found no outstanding errors. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 1, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Oct 9, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/09/2025 at 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Andrew Christy and David Doidge arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPAs met with Administrator Aurora Cicai and explained the purpose of the visit. Facility currently houses three (3) residents. LPAs toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 70.0 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 111.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 05/27/2025. First Aid kit was observed to be complete. At 9:45AM, LPAs reviewed three (3) resident files and three (3) staff files, all found to be complete. Emergency Disaster Plan was last reviewed 10/09/2025. Quarterly emergency drill was last conducted on 10/09/2025. Medication of three (3) residents reviewed and no errors were found. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 9, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Oct 4, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/04/2024 at 9:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ardalan Gharachorloo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator,Aurora Cicai and explained the purpose of the visit. At 9:35 AM, LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 111 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 06/06/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted 01/20/2019. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 08/23/2024. At 10:05 AM, LPA reviewed 1 residents records and 3 staff records; all were complete. LPA also reviewed resident’s medications. The following documents were reviewed during the visit: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan, Liability Insurance ,Administrator’s Certificate renewal documents. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 4, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents
20231 state visit · 1 document
Aug 3, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 08/03/2023 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P. Watson arrived unannounced to conduct Required 1 Year Annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Aurora Cicai and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 1 Ambulatory and 5 Non Ambulatory. LPA toured facility with Aurora including but not limited to bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, common area and basement. The facility consists of 4 total bedrooms which are occupied by the residents. Administrator is a live in and occupies the downstairs portion of facility, residents do not have access to area. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of 7 day supply of nonperishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 06/07/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 05/26/2023. Report continues on 809 C At 9:30 AM, LPA reviewed 2 of 2 residents records. At 9:40 AM, LPA reviewed 2 of 6 staff records and 2 of 2 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. At 10:07 AM, LPA reviewed a sample of 2 of 2 resident’s medications. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 08/24/2023: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610 E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Current Administrator’s Certificate No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 3, 2023
20221 state visit · 1 document
Oct 6, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/06/2022 at 1:35 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P. Watson and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Y. Flores-Larios arrived unannounced to conduct an annual Infection Control Inspection. LPA and LPM met with Administrator, Aurora Cicai and explained the purpose of the visit. During the Infection Control Inspection, LPA and LPM toured facility with Aurora including but not limited to front entrance, screening station, hand washing stations, bedrooms, common areas, kitchen, and basement. Facility has a sufficient 2-day perishable and one-week non-perishable food supply. Visitors policy is posted on the front entrance. There is one central entry point for universal screening for staff, residents, and visitors. A sign-in policy, Covid questionnaires, thermometer and hand sanitizer were observed at screening station. Cough/sneeze etiquette, social distancing and hand washing posters were observed. Common touched surfaces are disinfected at least once daily. Bathrooms are equipped with liquid soap, paper towels and trash bins with touchless lids. Facility staff were observed to be wearing proper PPE. Facility has a 30-day supply of PPEs maintained at central location and easily accessible for staff. Facility has a mitigation plan and maintains record of routine screening for residents and staff. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed and maintained. Fire extinguisher was observed serviced. LPA and LPM observed facility passages inside and out free of obstruction. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 6, 2022
License holder
Cicai, Aurora & Dumitru, licensed since 1994.
Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- The Young in Heart II · Concord
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 1994, 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 1994, 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 The Young in Heart
Is The Young in Heart licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is The Young in Heart licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has The Young in Heart been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1994, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is The Young in Heart still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does The Young in Heart cost?
$4,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,500–$5,250. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 10 other homes of a similar licensed size in Concord that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,800 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 10 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does The Young in Heart 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 Cicai, Aurora & Dumitru, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
John Muir Medical Center-Concord Campus is 2.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can The Young in Heart 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.
The Young in Heart license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “YOUNG IN HEART, THE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #71441152. 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 Cicai, Aurora & Dumitru, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 1994, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 1994, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1994, 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 1994, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 1, 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
$3,600 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
$4,100 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,050On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,150On 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
$5,200 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450On 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
$5,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,150On 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
$4,300 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,500–$5,300On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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