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Penny's Guest HomeLicense #75601514 · Covelight Care
Covelight CarePenny's Guest HomeLicense #75601514 · 78 Ryegate Place, San Ramon, CA · (925) 361-8781Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Starting rate$4,500/mo

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · San Ramon

Penny's Guest Home

78 Ryegate Place, San Ramon, CA 94583 · Licensed since 2010

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Penny's Guest Home

Overview

Starting rate

$4,500 a month

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Languages spoken: EnglishReported on Seniorly · August 24, 2026
  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 6 residents
  • Hospiceup to 6 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. SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR SIX (6) RESIDENTS.

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

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.

  • Respite / short-term stays

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Help with bathing or showering

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Assistance with transfers

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Medication management

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Diabetic / carbohydrate-controlled diet

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Help with dressing and grooming

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Building is wheelchair accessible

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • 24-hour supervision claimed

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Emergency call system

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Penny's Guest 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

This home’s starting rate

$4,500a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,500likely 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$4,500this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

  • 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 $4,500–$5,100
$4,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,500–$8,650
$7,000
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 homes14 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $10,995

$3,000$10,995

This homeA nearby home’s published starting rate

14 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,150–$7,000.

  • Karo Mina Care HomeSan Ramon · 0.9 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Valle Verde Care Home IIDublin · 2.5 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Warm HouseDublin · 2.6 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Welcome Home Senior Residence (Pleasanton)Pleasanton · 5.1 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Brookdale DanvilleDanville · 6.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $10,995Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Welcome Home - Castro ValleyCastro Valley · 6.7 mi · Mid-size home
    $7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Blessing HomeCastro Valley · 6.7 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Willow Creek Alzheimer's & Dementia Care CenterCastro Valley · 7.9 mi · Mid-size home
    $7,395Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Morning Light HomeCastro Valley · 8.0 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on its own website · 24h care starting price · seen October 5, 2026
  • New Alamo Residence HomeAlamo · 8.1 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Casa Blanca Retirement HomesAlamo · 8.6 mi · Mid-size home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Montgomery Springs ManorHayward · 9.0 mi · Mid-size home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Blossom Garden Senior HomeHayward · 9.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • St. Anthony's Residential Care HomeSan Leandro · 9.7 mi · Small home
    $3,700Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

  • 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

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

Rooms & the spaces they will use (8)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Rooms come furnished
  • Private rooms

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Outdoor spaceWalking paths · Garden

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Rooms come furnished

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Common areasDining room

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Telephone in the room

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • LaundryDone by staff

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • AmenitiesMove-in coordination

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (4)All-day or flexible dining · Food allergy management · Meal times
  • All-day or flexible dining

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Food allergy management

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Meal timesScheduled meals

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

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

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

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

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

Where it is

78 Ryegate Place, San Ramon, CA 94583Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1San Ramon Regional Medical Center South BuildingHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.9 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 #75601514 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 6 of 8 documents

Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Unsubstantiated”.

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jul 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 07/23/2026 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Gomez arrived unannounced to conduct Required 1 Year Annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Caregiver, Adrian Renz Manalastas and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator arrived at 2:50pm. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 6 Non-Ambulatory. LPA toured facility with caregiver including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 6 total bedrooms which 5 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 0 bedroom are 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 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 bathrooms was measured at 110.0 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum 7 day supply of nonperishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication were locked and sharps and chemicals were unlocked and accessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last purchased on 03/10/2024. Emergency Disaster plan last reviewed 7/23/2026. Fire Drills conducted 7/15/2026 At 2:00 PM, LPA reviewed 5 of 5 residents records. At 2:50 PM, LPA reviewed 3 staff records and 3 of 3 have first aid training and are associated to the facility. Report Continues on LIC809-C THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: LPA observed in kitchen unlocked knife drawer, knife on counter top, and unlocked chemicals under sink (Raid, Oven Cleaner) Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be mailed to CCL by 8/1/2026: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Current Administrator’s Certificate 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. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 23, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jul 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 07/15/2025 at 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Gomez arrived unannounced to conduct Required 1 Year Annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Caregiver, Adrian Renz Manalastas and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator was unavailable to attend but approved caregiver to sign report. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 6 Non-Ambulatory. LPA toured facility with caregiver including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 6 total bedrooms which 5 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 1 bedroom are 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 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 bathrooms was measured at 110.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum 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 purchased on 03/10/2024. Emergency Disaster plan last reviewed 7/15/2025. Fire Drills conducted 4/27/2025 At 2:10 PM, LPA reviewed 4 of 4 residents records. At 2:30 PM, LPA reviewed 3 staff records and 3 of 3 have first aid training and are associated to the facility. At 2:40 PM, LPA reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 15, 2025

20242 state visits · 4 documents

May 30, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 05/30/2024 at 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Gomez arrived unannounced to conduct Required 1 Year Annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by caregivers. Licensee arrived at 12:14PM. LPA met with Licensee, Josefina Gardner and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 6 Non-Ambulatory. LPA toured facility with Josefina including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 6 total bedrooms which 5 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 1 bedroom are 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 69 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 bathrooms was measured at 111.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum 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 purchased on 01/10/2024. Emergency Disaster plan last reviewed 5/30/2024. At 10:30 AM, LPA reviewed 5 of 5 residents records. At 11:20 AM, LPA reviewed 3 staff records and 3 of 3 have first aid training and are associated to the facility. At 12:00 PM, LPA reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 30, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Facility has an infestation of cockroaches

On 1/10/2024 at 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Gomez arrived unannounced to conduct a complaint visit. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Administrator Josefina Gardner. LPA toured the facility with administrator including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas. During tour LPA did not observeany live cockroaches. During the 10-day complaint visit. LPA interviewed 2 staff. LPA requested copies of the following documents: pest control receipts. Report continues on LIC9099-C Unsubstantiated When LPA spoke with S1 and S2 they stated that they have not seen any cockroaches and regularly have seen the facility get serviced by Orkin Pest Control for bugs. S1 informed LPA that they recall Orkin coming out last year to spray facility. Administrator informed LPA that Orkin maintains the pesticide services to insure facility is bug free No residents were available to interview. LPA did observe bug sprays and one dead dry cockroach trapped behind the glass on the kitchen oven display. Although the allegations may have happened, or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this reportthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 10, 2024 · control 15-AS-20240102120656
Jan 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportCase Management - IncidentReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Incident

On 1/10/2024 at 11:20 AM (LPA) A. Gomez arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management in regards to an incident report submitted to CCLD on 1/5/2024. LPA met with administrator Josefina Gardner and explained the purpose of the visit. On 1/5/2024 CCLD received an incident report stating that R1 had passed away on 1/1/2024 in their sleep after being checked on by a caregiver arround 2:30AM. When caregiver retuned at 5:00AM resident was unresponsive. LPA obtained a copy of R1's death certificate that states that resident passed due to Emphysema. R1 also had other conditions such as hypertension and lung disease. LPA also obtained a copy of R1's physicians report. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 10, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A Gomez conducted an unannounced 1-Year Annual Required visit on this date starting at 1:20pm. Upon arrival, LPA met Administrator, Josefina Gardner. The facility's fire clearance was approved for six non-ambulatory. Administrator holds a current certificate (#6015433740) that expires 04/09/2024. During the visit, LPA toured facility with Administrator including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, backyard and common areas. A comfortable room temperature is maintained at 73 degrees F. Hot water temperature measured at 114.7 degrees F. There is a minimum of 2-day perishable and one week perishable foods. Indoor and outdoor passageways were kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. LPA observed resident's shared bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid mat. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last bought on 1/10/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 10/20/2023. Fire drill was last conducted on 4/27/2023. First Aid kit was observed complete. LPA reviewed 3 staff records and 3 of 3 staff are associated to the facility and have current first aid training. LPA reviewed 4 residents records and a sample of residents medications. Report continues on 809C The Following Deficiencies were Observed: During Tour LPA observed unlocked cleaning supplies (comet, windex, Clorox cleaner, ect) under kitchen sink and under bathroom sink. Administrator removed and locked away all chemicals clearing the deficiency. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCLD by 1/19/2024: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Current Administrator’s Certificate The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 10, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2022 · 2 documents

20221 state visit · 1 document

Jul 26, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 7/26/2022, at 1:25 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Francisco arrived unannounced to conduct Infection Control Inspection. LPA met with Care Staff Jordan Joson and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator was not available during visit. During the Infection Control Inspection, LPA toured facility with Care Staff including but not limited to front entrance, screening station, hand washing stations, bedrooms, common areas, kitchen and backyard. Facility has a sufficient 2-day perishable and one week non-perishable food supply. There is one central entry point for universal screening for staff, residents and visitors. A sign-in policy, 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 towel and trash bin with touchless lids. LPA reviewed 3 staff records and 3 of 3 have health screening and TB test on file. The 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. THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY WAS OBSERVED DURING THE VISIT At 1:45 PM, LPA observed unlocked liquid medication stored in the refrigerator. CONTINUES ON 809C Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 8/1/2022 LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Current Administrator’s Certificate The following deficiency was observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. 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, Jul 26, 2022

The state marks this report as 8 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20211 state visit · 1 document

Jul 16, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 7/16//2021 at 11:05AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) C. Fowler and L. Francisco arrived unannounced to conduct an Infection Control Inspection. LPAs met with Administrator, Josefina Gardner and explained the purpose of the visit. Upon entry, we were greeted by staff, LPAs observed hand sanitizer, and COVID-19 signage, LPAs toured facility including but not limited to common areas, bathrooms, kitchen, garage, and backyard. All sinks were equipped with soap, paper towel garbage cans with lids. During record review, LPAs observed visitors log and temperature log for both residents and staff. LPAs observed facility has a copy of Mitigation Plan on file. LPAs observed PPE, food and paper supplies are sufficient. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 16, 2021

4 of 6 beds were occupied at the January 10, 2024 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.

License holder

Penny's Guest Home, LLC, licensed since 2010.

Operates 3 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

  • Penny's Guest Home · Concord
  • Penny's Guest Home · Concord
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2010, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
7
Total complaints
1
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2010, 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 complaints10

“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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Frequently asked questions

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Quick answers about Penny's Guest Home

Is Penny's Guest Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Penny's Guest Home licensed for?

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

Has Penny's Guest Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2010, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.

Is Penny's Guest Home still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does Penny's Guest Home cost?

$4,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 33 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 = 33 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 Penny's Guest 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 Penny's Guest Home, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Penny's Guest Home, LLC — at least 5 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

San Ramon Regional Medical Center South Building is 1.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Penny's Guest Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Penny's Guest Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “PENNY'S GUEST HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #75601514. 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 Penny's Guest Home, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2010, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 7 state inspection visits since 2010, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2010, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2010, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is July 23, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 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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    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Estimated starting rate

    $4,550 a month to start

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    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Estimated starting rate

    $4,850 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,950

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Emmaus Homecare

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,050 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    San Ramon · 0.7 mi

    Bluemeadow Care

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,200 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    A Hananiah Place of San Ramon

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

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