Small home · Licensed for 6 · Richmond

Palm Tree Care Home

712 Mclaughlin Street, Richmond, CA 94805Licensed since 2014

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,350 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,400–$6,600 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 25, 2026
Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 3 residents
Hospiceup to 3 residents

Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.

Approved by the state · 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. TOTAL OF SIX (6) RESIDENTS OF WHICH THREE (3) MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY, HOSPICE WAVIER WITH TOTAL CARE FOR THREE (3) RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 25, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 25, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Palm Tree 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

$5,350a month to start

Likely $4,400–$6,600

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$5,350likely 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$5,350likely $4,400–$6,600
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 $4,400–$6,750: $5,350
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,150–$9,900: $7,850

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 $3,000 to $15,000

24 homes like this within 15 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$7,100.

Tara Hills Care HomePinole · 4.1 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Lakeshore Residential CareOakland · 11 mi · Mid-size home
$3,500Listed on A Place for Mom · 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
Dimond CareOakland · 12 mi · Mid-size home
$6,000Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
Marin TerraceMill Valley · 12 mi · Mid-size home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Kimochi HomeSan Francisco · 12 mi · Mid-size home
$4,335Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Lafayette GardensLafayette · 12 mi · Small home
$5,600Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Autumn GlowSan Francisco · 13 mi · Mid-size home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Caring Angels Care HomeLafayette · 13 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Oakwood Memory & Senior CareVallejo · 13 mi · Mid-size home
$5,000Listed on its own website · semi-private room · seen October 5, 2026
J & C Care CenterOakland · 13 mi · Mid-size home
$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Villa Marin Ambulatory Care UnitSan Rafael · 13 mi · Mid-size home
$15,000Listed on A Place for Mom · 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.
Golden Home Extended CareSan Rafael · 13 mi · Mid-size home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Maureen HousePleasant Hill · 13 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Shalom HouseSan Rafael · 14 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Golden Age Bayside IIAlameda · 14 mi · Small home
$10,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Julie's Care HomeSan Francisco · 14 mi · Mid-size home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Golden Age of Sweet RoadAlameda · 14 mi · Mid-size home
$8,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Bel Marin GardensNovato · 15 mi · Small home
$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Ramona Care HomePleasant Hill · 15 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Elisabeth Care HomePleasant Hill · 15 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Heatherwood Memory CareWalnut Creek · 15 mi · Mid-size home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · 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.

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An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

712 Mclaughlin Street, Richmond, CA 94805Address from the public record · October 25, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Richmond CampusHospital · 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 25, 2026 · License #79200399 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 3 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document

Dec 12, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 12/12/2025 at 12:15PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrew Christy arrived unannounced to conduct the 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Lisa Wang, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is currently at max capacity with 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 72.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 119.7 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 09/10/2025. At 1:15PM, LPA reviewed five (5) resident files and five (5) staff files, all found to be complete. The emergency disaster plan was last reviewed 02/07/2025. Quarterly emergency drills were last conducted 09/01/2025. 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, Dec 12, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Nov 27, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/27/2024 around 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Holmes conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection. LPA explained the purpose for the visit to Lisa Wang, Administrator (ADM). The facility has a COVID-19 mitigation plan on file; hand sanitizer, COVID-19 signage, and a visitor sign-in log remain in place. LPA toured the facility to include but not limited to the common areas, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen, garage, and backyard. LPA advised ADM to add covered garbage cans to all shared bathrooms. 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 garbage cans. There is a surplus of PPE stored in the garage of the facility that is accessible to all care staff. Hot water temperature in the shared residents' bathroom was measured at 107.2 degree Fahrenheit (F) and the facility's temperature was at a 70 degrees. Fire extinguishers were observed full and last inspected on 09/06/24. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors were observed operational; first aid kits, five (5) staff files, and five resident files were complete. The following forms are to be updated and submitted to CCLD:12/04/2024 -Resident Roster -LIC500 Personnel Report -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 to the ADM.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 27, 2024

The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Earlier years2022 · 1 document

20221 state visit · 1 document

Nov 15, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/15/2022 at 01:05 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Holmes conducted an unannounced Infection Control Inspection. LPA explained the purpose for the visit to Lisa Wang, Administrator. Facility has a COVID-19 mitigation plan on file. LPA requested a staff and resident roster. LPA observed a screening station at the entry that contained thermometer, hand sanitizer, COVID-19 signage, and a visitor sign-in log. LPA toured the facility including, but not limited to common areas, bathroom, bedrooms, kitchen, garage, and backyard. LPA observed masks, cough etiquette, social distancing and hand washing signs posted throughout. Add covered garbage can to shared bathroom. 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 garbage cans. There is a surplus of PPE stored in the garage of the facility that is accessible to all care staff. Hot water temperature in the shared residents' bathroom was measured at 110.8 degree Fahrenheit (F) and the facility's temperature was at a 70 degree. Fire extinguishers were observed full and last inspected on 08/03/2022. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors were observed operational and in every room; first aid kits are complete. The following forms are to be updated and submitted to CCLD: -LIC500 Personnel Report -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, Nov 15, 2022

License holder

Lisa Wang, licensed since 2014.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2014, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 3
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 2014, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size

	This home	Typical
Type A citations	0	0
Type B citations	0	0
Substantiated allegations	0	0
Total complaints	0	0

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

What the state’s words mean

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Quick answers about Palm Tree Care Home

Is Palm Tree Care Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Palm Tree Care Home licensed for?

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

Has Palm Tree Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2014, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.

Is Palm Tree Care Home still open?

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

What does Palm Tree Care Home cost?

$5,350 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,400–$6,600. 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 Palm Tree 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 Lisa Wang, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Richmond Campus 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 Palm Tree Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.