Small home · Licensed for 6 · Pittsburg

American Legacy Care Home

1778 Chaparral Dr, Pittsburg, CA 94565Licensed since 2005

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,450 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,650–$5,450 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
Hospice

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 OLDER. ALL (6) RESIDENTS MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOSPICE WAIVER.

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for American Legacy Care Home: 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

$4,450a month to start

Likely $3,650–$5,450

From 13 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$4,450likely 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$4,450likely $3,650–$5,450
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 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 $3,650–$5,650: $4,450
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,300–$8,850: $6,950

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 homes13 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,000 to $7,000

13 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,100–$5,000.

Sterling EstatesAntioch · 3.5 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Friendship Care HomeAntioch · 3.8 mi · Mid-size home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Terrace View Assisted LivingAntioch · 4.7 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on its own website · memory care · seen October 5, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Zannat Boarding CareAntioch · 5.5 mi · Small home
$4,800Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Agape Assisted LivingConcord · 7.8 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Buttons Elderly CareOakley · 7.9 mi · Small home
$2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Emerald Care Home IIConcord · 8.0 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Penny's Guest Home BillingsConcord · 8.3 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Belleview Assisted LivingBrentwood · 8.8 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on its own website · monthly · seen October 5, 2026
Golden Care HomeConcord · 9.1 mi · Small home
$3,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Camellia Garden Care VillaWalnut Creek · 9.5 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Buttercup Care HomeConcord · 9.7 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Welcome Home Senior Residence (Concord 2)Concord · 10.0 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 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

1778 Chaparral Dr, Pittsburg, CA 94565Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Sutter Delta Medical CenterHospital · 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 #75601057 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Mar 10, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 3/10/2026 at 1:50pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Hall conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Lelia Carbonel, and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator holds a certificate #7005402740 expires 9/19/2026. LPA toured the facility with Administrator including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, garage, common area, and back yard. The facility consists of seven (7) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms. One (1) bedroom occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 72 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 106.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars. There is a minimum of 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 01/22/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 2/3/2026. Emergency disaster plan last reviewed 3/1/2026. Continued on LIC809C. Continued from LIC809. Four (4) staff and all six (6) resident records were reviewed and all were current and complete. LPA requested the following document to be submitted to CCLD by 3/17/2026: Liability insurance No deficiencies cited during inspection Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 10, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Mar 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 3/6/2025 at 3:05pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Hall conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Lelia Carbonel, and explained the purpose of the visit. . LPA toured the facility with Administrator including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, garage, common area, and back yard. The facility consists of six (6) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. 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 98.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars. There is a minimum of 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 01/2/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 2/7/2025. Three (3) staff records were reviewed and all were complete. LPA reviewed all four (4) resident records and they were current and complete. Continued on LIC809C. Continued from LIC809. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 3/13/2025. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (last page) Liability Insurance Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 6, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Mar 20, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 3/20/2024 at 2:55pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Hall conducted an unannounced 1-Year Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Lelia Carbonel, and explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator currently holds a certificate (#6018225740) that expires on 09/19/2024. LPA toured the facility with Administrator including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, garage, common area, and back yard. The facility consists of six (6) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 72 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 114.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars. There is a minimum of 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 01/08/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 2/10/2024. Two (2) staff records were reviewed and all were complete. LPA reviewed all five (5) resident records and they were current and complete. Continued on LIC809C. Continued from LIC809. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 3/27/2024. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (last page) Liability Insurance Resident roster Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 20, 2024

Earlier years2023 · 1 document

20231 state visit · 1 document

Feb 26, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 2/26/2023 at 2:40PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Hall arrived arrived unannounced to conduct an Infection Control Inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Lelia Carbonel and explained the purpose of the visit. Upon entry, LPA's temperature was checked. LPA observed screening station and COVID-19 signs were posted on the front door. LPA toured facility including but not limited to common areas, bathrooms, bedrooms, back yard, kitchen, and garage. LPA observed cough etiquette and physical distancing posted in the common areas. All hand washing stations were equipped with soap and paper towel. Hand washing posters were posted at hand washing stations. Hot water temperature in the shared clients’ bathroom was measured at 110.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Fire extinguisher last serviced on 1/16/2023. LPAs observed a minimum of 7-day non-perishables and 2-day perishables foods. During record review, LPA observed visitors sign-in log. LPA observed facility has a copy of the infection control plan on file. LPA observed PPE and paper supplies are sufficient. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 26, 2023

License holder

American Legacy Care Home, Inc., licensed since 2005.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2005, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 4
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 2005, 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

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 American Legacy Care Home

Is American Legacy Care Home licensed?

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

How many residents is American Legacy Care Home licensed for?

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

Has American Legacy Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2005, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is American Legacy Care Home still open?

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

What does American Legacy Care Home cost?

$4,450 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,650–$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?”

Among 34 other homes of a similar licensed size across Contra Costa County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $6,500 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 34 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 American Legacy Care 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 American Legacy Care Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Sutter Delta Medical Center 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 American Legacy Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.