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Ducre's Residential CareLicense #75601193 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareDucre's Residential CareLicense #75601193 · 4400 Bell Avenue, Richmond, CA · (510) 236-8776Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$4,700/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,850–$5,800 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Richmond

Ducre's Residential Care

4400 Bell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 · Licensed since 2006

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Ducre's Residential Care

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,700 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,850–$5,800 See costs

No openings reported

  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

State approvals not on file: wheelchair, dementia, hospice and bedridden approvals.

State licensing record · October 25, 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. AMBULATORY CLIENTS ONLY.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 25, 2026

As needs change

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Ducre's Residential Care: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines, staying through hospice 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

$4,700a month to start

Likely $3,850–$5,800

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$4,700likely 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$4,700likely $3,850–$5,800

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 15 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 $3,850–$6,000
$4,700
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,550–$9,200
$7,200
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 homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $15,000

$3,500$15,000

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

24 homes like this within 15 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,050–$7,000.

  • Tara Hills Care HomePinole · 5.4 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lakeshore Residential CareOakland · 9.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $3,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Dimond CareOakland · 11 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,000Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
  • Kimochi HomeSan Francisco · 11 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,335Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Autumn GlowSan Francisco · 11 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Marin TerraceMill Valley · 12 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • J & C Care CenterOakland · 12 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lafayette GardensLafayette · 12 mi · Small home
    $5,600Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Haven House of San RafaelSan Rafael · 12 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Daniel Rest HomeSan Rafael · 12 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Caring Angels Care HomeLafayette · 13 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Golden Age Bayside IIAlameda · 13 mi · Small home
    $10,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Julie's Care HomeSan Francisco · 13 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Golden Age of Sweet RoadAlameda · 13 mi · Mid-size home
    $8,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bello Gardens Assisted LivingSan Anselmo · 13 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,800Listed on Seniorly · memory care private room · seen September 9, 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.
  • Villa Marin Ambulatory Care UnitSan Rafael · 13 mi · Mid-size home
    $15,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Golden Home Extended CareSan Rafael · 14 mi · Mid-size home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Maureen HousePleasant Hill · 14 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Merced Girard Residential Care FacilitySan Francisco · 14 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Oakwood Memory & Senior CareVallejo · 14 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,000Listed on its own website · semi-private room · seen October 5, 2026
  • Sunset GardensSan Francisco · 14 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Shalom HouseSan Rafael · 14 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sutro HeightsSan Francisco · 14 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Quality Care Homes, LLC 2San Francisco · 14 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed 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 24 small homes and similar homes within 15 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.

Ask for the price

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.

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Where it is

4400 Bell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804Address from the public record · October 25, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Richmond CampusHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.1 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 25, 2026 · License #75601193 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 4 of 7 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Mar 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 03/27/2026 at 11:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrew Christy arrived unannounced to conduct the 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Doris Ducre, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility currently houses three (3) 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 71.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 117.1 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 04/24/2025. At 12:15PM, LPA reviewed three (3) resident files and two (2) staff files, all found to be complete. The emergency disaster plan was last reviewed 03/25/2026. Quarterly emergency drills were last conducted 03/12/2026. 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, Mar 27, 2026

20251 state visit · 2 documents

Feb 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On 02/09/23 at 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Holmes arrived unannounced to conduct a required Annual Inspection and also conducted a Case Management for Resident #1 (R1's) skin care. LPA reviewed R1's file, interviewed Staff #1 (S1) and R1. S1 stated that R1 was admitted to the facility on 12/18/2020 with Stasis Dermatitis that's documented on R1's LIC624 dated 02/25/2019. LPA observed R1's bandages. R1 stated that he/she is not in any pain. S1 stated the there is leakage from the skin and is progressively getting worse. Records revealed that R1 has had ongoing treatment with Standford Medicine, Kaiser Permanete, Apollo Home Heath and has approved medical supplies through Contra Costa Health Services. Per S1, once R1 is approved for Medicare this year (2025), R1 will have dual coverage and can explore additional options for more effective treatments. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided to Doris Ducre.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 10, 2025
Feb 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 02/09/23 at 08:50 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Holmes arrived unannounced to conduct a required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted by the Administrator (ADM), Doris Ducre at the entry and explained the purpose of the visit. Facility has a COVID-19 mitigation plan and EDP plan on file. LPA reviewed a staff and resident roster. LPA observed a visitor sign-in log at the entry. There is a surplus of PPE stored inside the facility that is accessible to all care staff that includes hand sanitizer, masks, face shields, gowns, shoe covers, goggles, and gloves. LPA observed masks, cough etiquette, social distancing hand washing, and COVID-19 signs posted throughout. LPA toured the facility including, but not limited to common areas, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen, storage, garage and backyard. There was a sufficient supply of 2-day perishables and 7-day supply of non-perishable foods. All hand washing stations were equipped with soap, paper towels and covered garbage cans. The hot water temperature was measured at 117.9 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and the facility's temperature was a comfortable degrees while cleaning & disinfecting during the visit. Fire extinguisher was observed full and exp. 02/19/24. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors were observed operational and first aid flipper card and supplies for kit were available. The following forms are to be updated and submitted to CCLD: -LIC500 Personnel Report (Reviewed) -LIC308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (Reviewed) -LIC610 Emergency Disaster Plan (Reviewed) -An updated copy of Administrator Certificate(s) (Reviewed) Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided Doris Ducre.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 10, 2025

The state marks this report as 8 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20241 state visit · 1 document

Mar 7, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 03/07/2024 at 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lori Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator, Doris Ducre and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 6 (six) Ambulatory. Administrator Certificate #6000919740 expires 07/11/2025. LPA toured facility with Doris including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 4 total bedrooms which 3 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 1 bedroom is occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 70 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 111.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week 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 detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 02/19/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 03/07/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 03/05/2024. LIC809-C Continued... LIC809 Continued... LPA reviewed 6 residents records. LPA reviewed 2 staff records and 2 of 2 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 03/14/2024: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report Liability Insurance No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 7, 2024

The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 3 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Feb 9, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 02/09/23 at 03:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Holmes arrived unannounced to conduct an Infection Control Inspection. LPA was greeted by one client at the door. The Administrator, Doris Ducre (ADM) met LPA at the entry and explained the purpose of the visit. Facility has a COVID-19 mitigation plan and ICP plan on file. LPA reviewed a staff and resident roster. LPA observed a visitor sign-in log at the entry. Facility has a thermometer, hand sanitizer, masks, face shields, gowns, shoe covers, goggles, gloves, and COVID-19 signage throughout. LPA toured the facility including, but not limited to common areas, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen, storage, garage and backyard. LPA observed masks, cough etiquette, social distancing and hand washing signs posted throughout. There was a sufficient supply of 2-day perishables and 7-day supply of non-perishable foods. All hand washing stations were equipped with soap, paper towels and covered garbage cans. There is a surplus of PPE stored inside the facility that is accessible to all care staff. Hot water temperature in the shared residents' bathroom was measured at 114.6 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and the facility's temperature was 65 degrees (F). Fire extinguisher was observed full. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors were observed operational and first aid flipper card and supplies for kit were available. The following forms are to be updated and submitted to CCLD: -LIC500 Personnel Report (Reviewed) -LIC308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility -LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan (Reviewed) -An updated copy of Administrator Certificate(s) (Reviewed) Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 9, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Apr 5, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 04/05/2022 at 10:15 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Holmes conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Staff, Moris Ducree and began the inspection with Administrator, Doris Ducre. Facility has completed a COVID-19 mitigation plan and will add COVID-19 screening questionnaire to visitor log. LPA observed two (2) staff and four (4) residents at the facility. LPA inspected the facility inside and out with Administrator. LPA and Administrator toured facility's kitchen, common areas, residents rooms, and bathroom. The Administrator had at least a 7-day supply of non-perishable foods and 2-days of perishables. Fresh food are purchased weekly. LPA observed COVID-19 signs posted in the common area. Covered trash bins are needed in the kitchen, bathroom, and residents rooms. PPE observed and sufficient. LPA gave advisory in regards to isolation, PPE supply, screening, and mitigation practices. The hot water temperature measured 117.2 degrees Fahrenheit, First Aid kit observed complete, fire extinguisher last inspected 02/04/2022 along with smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 5, 2022

20211 state visit · 1 document

Aug 25, 2021Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Facility has a foul odor. Residents are not afforded appropriate sleeping accommodations.

On 08/25/2021, at 3:15PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Hall and L. Holmes arrived unannounced to conduct a complaint investigation and deliver complaint findings. LPAs met with Doris Ducre, Licensee and explained the reason for the visit. During the course of the investigation, LPAs interviewed five (5) residents and toured the facility including bedrooms, bathroom, and backyard. All six (6) residents share a room. All rooms were fully furnished and had sufficient lighting. LPAs observed a pop-up camper shell in the driveway that was closed down. LPAs observed 2 sheds in the backyard which both were locked. LPAs did not smell any foul odor walking up to or inside the facility. Continued on LIC9099C. Unsubstantiated Continued from LIC9099. Based upon the information obtained during investigation. The above allegations are unsubstantiated. A finding that the complaint is UNSUBSTANTIATED means that although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred. Exit interview conduct and a copy of the report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 25, 2021 · control 15-AS-20200513151512

6 of 6 beds were occupied at the August 25, 2021 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.

License holder

Ducre, Doris Ruth, licensed since 2006.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2006, 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 2006, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size
This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Ducre's Residential Care

Is Ducre's Residential Care licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

How many residents is Ducre's Residential Care licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Has Ducre's Residential Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Ducre's Residential Care still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.

What does Ducre's Residential Care cost?

$4,700 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,850–$5,800. 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 15 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 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 Ducre's Residential Care 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 Ducre, Doris Ruth, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Richmond Campus is 2.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Ducre's Residential Care keep a resident on hospice?

Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”

Ducre's Residential Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “DUCRE'S RESIDENTIAL CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #75601193. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • Licensed to Ducre, Doris Ruth, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2006, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is March 27, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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

See the state’s own record

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Licensed homes near this one in Contra Costa County, most information on file first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.

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    Richmond · 0.9 mi

    Grace Homes 2

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,300 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,500

    On the state record

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

    Richmond · 0.1 mi

    We Care Elderly Care #3

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,300 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,500

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Richmond · 0.1 mi

    We Care Elderly Care

    Mid-size home · licensed for 8

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,400 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$7,150

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Richmond · 0.3 mi

    Park Plaza Rest Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,750 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,850

    On the state record

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

    Richmond · 0.6 mi

    We Care Elderly Care #2

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,700 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,700–$7,050

    On the state record

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

    Richmond · 0.6 mi

    We Care Elderly Care #4

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,750 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,700–$7,050

    On the state record

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

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