Small home · Licensed for 6 · Martinez

Reliez Valley Care Home

656 Sterling Drive, Martinez, CA 94553Licensed since 2009

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,600 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,800–$5,700 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Languages spoken: English and JapaneseReported on A Place for Mom · September 9, 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

AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO (2) RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

Medication management
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 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 Reliez Valley 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

$4,600a month to start

Likely $3,800–$5,700

From 17 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$4,600likely 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$4,600likely $3,800–$5,700
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes within 5 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 $3,800–$5,900: $4,600
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,450–$9,100: $7,100

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 homes17 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $8,000

17 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,400–$7,000.

Maureen HousePleasant Hill · 1.7 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Caring Angels Care HomeLafayette · 2.3 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Elisabeth Care HomePleasant Hill · 2.8 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Ramona Care HomePleasant Hill · 3.0 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Blue Horizon LivingConcord · 3.2 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Aspen Senior LivingConcord · 3.2 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
A Ohana Home for SeniorsConcord · 3.2 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Bermuda Residential Care HomeConcord · 3.5 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Buttercup Care HomeConcord · 4.1 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Better Living of Walnut CreekWalnut Creek · 4.1 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek)Walnut Creek · 4.2 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
A Place for SeniorsWalnut Creek · 4.4 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Welcome Home Senior Residence (Concord 2)Concord · 4.4 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Wimbledon Walnut Creek Care HomeWalnut Creek · 4.6 mi · Small home
$8,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Ag Health CareWalnut Creek · 4.9 mi · Small home
$3,395Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
Golden Care HomeConcord · 4.9 mi · Small home
$3,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Lafayette GardensLafayette · 5.0 mi · Small home
$5,600Listed 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 17 small homes within 5 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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Daily life

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

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Rooms & the spaces they will use (5)Private bathroom · Outdoor space · Room types

Private bathroom
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Outdoor spaceOutdoor Common Areas
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Room typesPrivate · Semi-Private
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Common areasIndoor Common Areas
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (1)Meals provided

Meals provided
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (1)Activity types offered

Activity types offeredActivities On-site
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Faith, culture & language (1)Languages spoken by caregivers

Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish · Japanese
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (1)Transportation costs extra

Transportation costs extra
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Where it is

656 Sterling Drive, Martinez, CA 94553Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.5 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 #75601499 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 3 of 8 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document

Dec 9, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 12/09/2025 at 09:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct this Required Annual Inspection. Upon entry, the LPA stated the purpose of the visit to Caregivers Pablo Larosa and Anna Guillermo. During the inspection, the LPA spoke over the phone several times with the Licensee / Administrator Leah MacDonald. The LPA toured the facility including but not limited to residents’ rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas and the backyard. The LPA observed adequate lighting for the comfort and safety of residents in all rooms. Inside and outside areas are free of obstruction and no bodies of water. The temperature in the living room was measured at 70.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature was measured at 128.8 degrees Fahrenheit, which was far above the safe range of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and slip-resistant mats. There is more than the minimum of a one-week supply of nonperishable food and 2 days of perishable food. Centrally stored medications, sharps, and toxic cleaners are inaccessible to residents in care. The LPA observed the required postings in the facility, including the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Complaint Poster, Ombudsman and Personal Rights posters, and the Theft and Loss Policy. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be in operating condition. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and replaced within one year on 7/2/2025. The Emergency Disaster Plan was last reviewed on 11/01/2025. Emergency, disaster, and fire drills are conducted quarterly; the most recent drill was conducted on 11/01/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Liability insurance certificate expires on 1/17/2026. Continued on LIC 809-C . . . . . . Continued from LIC 809 The LPA reviewed 4 resident records and 5 staff records. 2 Type A and 1 Type B citations were issued during the inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 9, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Dec 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 12/05/2024 at 9:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Caregivers, Marilyn Magalued and Joanna Magalong and explained the purpose of the visit. Marilyn phoned the Licensee/Administrator, Leah MacDonald to inform. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for capacity of six (6) all non-ambulatory residents. Hospice waiver approved for two (2) residents. Administrator Certificate # 7004457740 expires 05/11/2024. LPA toured facility with Joanna including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of five (5) total bedrooms which four (4) bedrooms are occupied by the residents and one (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 76 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 129.2 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 and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 03/01/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted in 2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 10/01/2024. LIC809-C Continued... LIC809-C (Page 2) LPA reviewed four (4) residents records. LPA reviewed four (4) staff records and four (4) of four (4) have current first aid training and associated to the facility. THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 12:15pm, LPA observed the hot water temp. was measuring 129.2 in shared bathrooms. At 12:31pm, LPA observed range stove located outside in the side backyard. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 12/12/2024: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 5, 2024

The state marks this report as 10 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 7. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20231 state visit · 1 document

Nov 30, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/30/2023 at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Caregivers, Dominador Lampano and Nina Alapar and explained the purpose of the visit. Nina phoned the Administrator, Leah MacDonald and advised. Leah arrived approximately 30 minutes later. Administrator's Certificate# 6015445740 Expires 05/11/2024. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) capacity in which all may be non-ambulatory with a hospice waiver for two (2). LPA toured facility with Nina including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 5 total bedrooms which 5 bedrooms are occupied by the residents. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 73 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 113 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. LIC809-C Continued... LIC 809 Continued... Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 03/06/2023. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 11/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 10/01/2023. LPA reviewed 5 residents records. LPA reviewed 4 staff records and 3 of 4 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 10:11 AM LPA observed a bottle of Clorox Bleach unlocked under the kitchen sink cabinet. At 10:45 AM LPA observed Resident #5 in a full rail hospital bed At 12:30 PM LPA observed during file review no doctor's orders for full rail hospital bed for Resident #5 At 1:30 PM LPA observed during file review that Staff #4 was missing Health Screening and TB Test. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 12/07/2023: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 30, 2023

The state marks this report as 10 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 5. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 5 documents

20233 state visits · 4 documents

Mar 14, 2023Facility evaluation reportPOCReport on file

Type of visit: POC

On 03/14/2023 at 10:20 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Alexander and L. Hall arrived unannounced to conduct a POC Visit. LPAs met with Caregiver, Dominador Lampano and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Leah MacDonald, arrived at 11:15 AM. During visit LPAs inspected the garage where the Licensee had built a room. LPAs observed the room had been dismantled from the garage as pictures that was sent to CCLD on 3/1/2023 showed. LPAs cleared POC during visit. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 14, 2023

Feb 14, 2023Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On 2/14/2023 at 10:40AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Alexander and G. Luk conducted an unannounced case management visit to amended reports originally dated 11/30/2022 and 1/17/2023. LPAs met with Caregiver Iluminada Rodriguez. Administrator, Leah MacDonald arrived at 11:01AM. During visit, LPAs requested original reports that was given to facility on 11/30/2022 and 1/17/2023 to be mailed back to CCLD by 02/17/2023. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 14, 2023

Feb 14, 2023Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherDeficiency page: Type A

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On 2/14/2023 at 11:10AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Alexander and G. Luk conducted an unannounced to conduct a case management visit. LPAs met with Administrator, Leah MacDonald. While LPAs was at the facility for another visit, the following deficiency was observed. At 10:45AM, LPAs observed front door had a door chain latch located near the top of the door. Staff informed LPAs that door chain latch was put on to prevent residents from leaving. The following deficiency was observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiency by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 14, 2023

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87468.1(a)(6) · Plan of correction due date: Feb 15, 2023

Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities. Residents... shall have all of the following personal rights: To leave or depart the facility at any time and to not be locked... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a door chain latch at front door which poses an immediate health and safety risk to the persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 14, 2023

Plan of correction: Administrator removed door chain latch at front door. Deficiency cleared.

Jan 17, 2023Facility evaluation reportPOCDeficiency pages: Type A

Type of visit: POC

This is an amendment to an original report dated 01/17/23. On 01/17/2023 at 2:50PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Alexander and C. Fowler arrived unannounced to conduct a POC visit. LPAs met with Leah MacDonald Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. Facility has the following deficiencies that was not cleared and deficiencies were issued on 11/30/2022 from California Code of Regulations, Title 22: LPAs observed the following deficiencies during today's POC visit: At 2:50pm - LPAs observed S2 was not associated to facility. At 2:56pm - LPAs observed vitamins located in created bedroom with the door unlocked. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 17, 2023

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87355(e)(2) · Plan of correction due date: Jan 18, 2023

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review... ...l prior to working, residing or volunteering...(2)... transfer of a... Section 87355(c) This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health and safety rights risk to persons in care. Unassociated staff working.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 17, 2023

Plan of correction: Administrator instructed S2 to leave the premises immediately. Administrator will associate S2 before she returns to work.

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR87705(f)(2) · Plan of correction due date: Jan 18, 2023

. (f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to... (2) Over-the-counter medication...vitamins...as certain plants, gardening supplies, cleaning supplies and disinfectants. Based on LPAs observations there was vitamins sitting on the counter located in the created room in the garage.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 17, 2023

Plan of correction: Administrator will lock the vitamins and keep it inaccessible to residents in care.

20221 state visit · 1 document

Nov 30, 2022Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Annual ContinuationDeficiency pages: Type A, Type B

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

This is an amendment to an original Annual Report (809) dated 11/30/22. On 11/30/22 at 2:40 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Alexander and C. Fowler arrived unannounced to conduct an Infection Control Inspection. LPAs was greeted by, Caregiver, Maria Christina Velasquez, and explained the purpose of the visit. Leah MacDonald, arrived approximately at 3:32 PM. Upon entry, LPA's temperature was not checked. LPAs observed screening station that contained hand sanitizer, masks and COVID signage. LPAs toured facility including but not limited to common areas, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen, garage and backyard. LPAs observed cough etiquette and physical distancing posted in the common areas. All hand washing stations were equipped with soap, paper towel, and hand washing posters. During record review, LPAs observed visitors log and temperature logs for residents or staff. LPAs observed facility has a copy of Mitigation Plan on file. The following deficiencies were observed during the visit: -At 2:42 PM, LPAs observed S2 was not associated to facility. -At 2:43 PM, LPAs observed a pair of scissors laying on kitchen counter top. -At 2:44 PM, LPAs observed keys in top kitchen cabinet that contained medication. Continue to LIC809-C -At 3:16 PM, LPAs observed a created bedroom in the garage. -At 3:20 PM, LPAs observed a created bedroom out of the dining room connected to the kitchen The deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations. Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 30, 2022

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87705(f)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Dec 1, 2022

Care of Persons with Dementia (f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia: (1) Knives, matches, firearms, tools and other items that could constitute a danger to the resident(s). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having scissors on the kitchen counter and keys hanging from the medicine cabinet accessible to residents in care which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 30, 2022

Plan of correction: Administrator locked the scissors with the sharps and locked the medicine cabinet and removing the keys. Deficiency cleared during visit.

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR87355(e)(2) · Plan of correction due date: Dec 1, 2022

All individuals subject to a criminal record review.... shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. -This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Licensee failed to ensure all staff had a criminal record clearance. LPA observed S1 & S2 did not have a criminal record clearance, which poses a immediate safety risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 30, 2022

Plan of correction: Administrator completed LIC9182 document and faxed to CCLD office. Deficiency was cleared during visit

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87305(a) · Plan of correction due date: Feb 28, 2023

Prior to construction or alterations, all facilities shall obtain a building permit. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed that a bedroom was constructed in the garage which is a potential threat to the health and safety of clients in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 30, 2022

Plan of correction: By POC date, facility will submit to CCL a copy of the County permit, along with an updated facility sketch, and a formal letter explaining the alteration,.

License holder

Jmel Corporation DBA Reliez Valley Care Home, licensed since 2009.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2009, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 8
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 2009, 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

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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 Reliez Valley Care Home

Is Reliez Valley Care Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Reliez Valley Care Home licensed for?

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

Has Reliez Valley Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2009, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.

Is Reliez Valley Care Home still open?

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

What does Reliez Valley Care Home cost?

$4,600 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,800–$5,700. 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 Reliez Valley 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 Jmel Corporation DBA Reliez Valley Care Home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center is 3.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Reliez Valley Care Home 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.