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Arlington Care HomeLicense #79200614 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareArlington Care HomeLicense #79200614 · 2545 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA · (510) 316-6687Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
Home/California/Contra Costa County/El Cerrito/Arlington Care Home
Map · 2545 Arlington Blvd

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Estimated starting rate$5,600/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $4,400–$7,350 · See costs

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  • (510) 316-6687

    From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

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El Cerrito · Licensed for 8

(510) 316-6687

From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

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Mid-size home · Licensed for 8 · El Cerrito

Arlington Care Home

2545 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94530 · Licensed since 2017

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Arlington Care Home

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,600 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,400–$7,350 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Licensed for 8: a mid-size care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 8 residents
  • Hospiceup to 4 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. EIGHT (8) NON-AMBULTORY ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR FOUR (4) 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.

  • Works with hospice

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated February 20, 2020.

  • Help with bathing or showering

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • Podiatrist visits

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • Incontinence care

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • Help with dressing and grooming

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • Works with residents’ own health care providers

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • Staff escort to meals, activities and the bathroom

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • Activities of daily living the home lists help withBathing · Dressing · Grooming · Mobility · Incontinence management · Assistance with dressing · and 2 more

    Bathing · Dressing · Grooming · Mobility · Incontinence management — reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

    Assistance with dressing · Keeping clean and hygienic day in and day out · Personal hygiene — reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated November 3, 2023.

  • Hands-on help or cueingAssistance on standby

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated November 4, 2023.

  • 24-hour supervision claimed

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

As needs change

  • Medicines

    Who handles medications: Caregivers monitor and handle medication needs to make sure residents take the correct dose on schedule.

    arlingtoncarehome.com · November 3, 2023

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Arlington Care Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight 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

$5,600a month to start

Likely $4,400–$7,350

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$5,600likely 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$5,600likely $4,400–$7,350

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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–$7,450
$5,600
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,300–$10,500
$8,100
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 homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $15,000

$3,000$15,000

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

24 homes like this within 15 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,850–$7,000.

  • Tara Hills Care HomePinole · 4.5 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lakeshore Residential CareOakland · 9.8 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
  • Lafayette GardensLafayette · 11 mi · Small home
    $5,600Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Caring Angels Care HomeLafayette · 12 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed 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
  • Kimochi HomeSan Francisco · 12 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,335Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Maureen HousePleasant Hill · 12 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Haven House of San RafaelSan Rafael · 13 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Autumn GlowSan Francisco · 13 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · 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
  • Daniel Rest HomeSan Rafael · 13 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Marin TerraceMill Valley · 13 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Golden Age Bayside IIAlameda · 13 mi · Small home
    $10,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Golden Age of Sweet RoadAlameda · 14 mi · Mid-size home
    $8,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Ramona Care HomePleasant Hill · 14 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Elisabeth Care HomePleasant Hill · 14 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Heatherwood Memory CareWalnut Creek · 14 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Villa Marin Ambulatory Care UnitSan Rafael · 14 mi · Mid-size home
    $15,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bello Gardens Assisted LivingSan Anselmo · 14 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.
  • Bermuda Residential Care HomeConcord · 14 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Aspen Senior LivingConcord · 14 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Blue Horizon LivingConcord · 14 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed 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
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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

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 (15)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Wifi
  • Private rooms

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • Outdoor spacePatios · Garden areas · Balcony

    Patios · Garden areas — reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

    Balcony — reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 22, 2025.

  • Wifi

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • Shared / companion rooms

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • Common areasLounges · Common rooms · Large dining area · Spacious and well-lit recreational/game room · Shared or private living rooms · Spacious living room · and 3 more

    Lounges · Common rooms · Activity & Recreation Areas · Communal Dining Room · Welcoming Lounges & Common Rooms — reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

    Large dining area · Spacious and well-lit recreational/game room · Shared or private living rooms · Spacious living room — reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated July 15, 2019.

  • Wifi included in the rate

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • Room typesPrivate · Semi-private

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • LaundryDone by staff

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • Residents may bring their own furniture

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • Housekeeping frequencyDaily

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • Rooms come furnished

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • AmenitiesActivity and recreation areas · Amenities · Kitchen · Dining area · Ample Natural Light

    Activity and recreation areas · Ample Natural Light — reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

    Amenities — reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated July 15, 2019.

    Kitchen · Dining area — reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 22, 2025.

  • Grab bars and rails

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated November 3, 2023.

  • Emergency call system in the room

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (4)Meals provided · Special diets supported · Places to eat on site
  • Meals provided

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated November 3, 2023.

  • Special diets supportedDiet plans for special health conditions

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated November 3, 2023.

  • Places to eat on siteCommunal dining room · Large dining area

    Communal dining room — reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

    Large dining area — reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated July 15, 2019.

  • Dining atmosphereHome-cooked meals enjoyed together

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (4)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered · Exercise or fitness program
  • The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itA routine through planned activities

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated November 3, 2023.

  • Activity types offeredGames · Crafts · Music · Light exercise · Group outings · Outdoor activities · and 4 more

    Games · Crafts · Music · Light exercise · Group outings — reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

    Outdoor activities · Socializing and engaging with people · Activities held outdoors · Regular physical activities · Group activities — reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated November 3, 2023.

  • Exercise or fitness programLight exercise · Regular physical activities

    Light exercise — reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

    Regular physical activities — reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated November 3, 2023.

  • Trips outside the home

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

Faith, culture & language (1)Language coverage on every shift
  • Language coverage on every shift

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated November 3, 2023.

Visiting & staying involved (7)Transport to medical appointments · Tour scheduling link · Neighborhood or area named
  • Transport to medical appointments

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated November 4, 2023.

  • Tour scheduling link

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated July 15, 2019.

    Open on the website ↗
  • Neighborhood or area namedArlington Hill

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

  • URL of the photo gallery page

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 22, 2025.

    Open on the website ↗
  • Transport for group outings

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated November 4, 2023.

  • Contact form

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 20, 2025.

    Open on the website ↗
  • Transportation

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.com · source dated November 4, 2023.

About the home (1)Brand or trade name
  • Brand or trade nameArlington Care Home

    Reported on arlingtoncarehome.org · source dated May 22, 2025.

Where it is

2545 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94530Address from the public record · October 26, 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 list2.9 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 #79200614 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document

Dec 22, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 12/22/2025 at 9:15AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Andrew Christy and David Doidge arrived unannounced to conduct the 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Cindy Chen, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is currently at max capacity with eight (8) residents. LPAs 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 70.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 131.4 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs 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 01/07/2025. At 10:15AM, LPAs reviewed five (5) resident files and five (5) staff files, all found to be complete. The emergency disaster plan was last reviewed 09/02/2025. Quarterly emergency drills were last conducted 11/117/2025. A review of resident medications and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) found no outstanding errors. Continued on LIC809C..... Continued from LIC809..... The following deficiency was cited during the inspection: At 9:30AM, the hot water in the shared resident bathroom measured to 131.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Deficiencies are cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC809D. Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was made available to the administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 22, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Nov 26, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/26/2024 around 09:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Holmes arrived unannounced for a required annual inspection. LPA met with Benita De Guzman, Caregiver (S1) and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for eight (8) non-ambulatory residents; four (4) may be Hospice approved. Upon arrival, LPA observed one (1) staff attending to the residents and serving breakfast, and several residents visiting in the common area watching television. LPA toured the facility with S1. The areas included but were not limited to the common areas, dining room, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, office and backyard. The front yard and passageways were free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature was maintained at 72 degrees Fahrenheit (F). LPA observed lighting in all areas to be adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the shared restroom was measured at 113.6 degrees (F). The shared restroom had paper towels, soap and garbage cans; all areas were safe and sanitary. PPE, sanitizer, and paper goods remain sufficient. There was a 2-day supply of perishable foods and a 7-day supply of non-perishable foods. ...continued on LIC9099C. ...continued from LIC9099. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was observed full and last serviced 12/29/23. Emergency Disaster Plan is updated; safety drills and training are rotational. LPA reviewed four (4) staff files, and five (5) resident files that were complete. -Around 09:37 AM, LPA witnessed 3 unlocked scissors on the cabinet mixed with pens and pencils in wooden holder; S1 corrected during visit. -Around 09:46 AM, LPA observed lysol cleaner, a can of air freshener, and clorox wipes unlocked in the hallway closet; S1 corrected during visit. -Around 09:50 AM, LPA observed R1's oxygen tank stored without it's stand in room #1; S1 corrected during visit. -Around 10:07 AM, there was a body of water present near the garage in the backyard where cement (approximately 10x10 ft. opening) had been poured due to the construction and rain but is inaccessible to residents. The following forms are to be updated and submitted to CCLD by 12/04/24: -Resident Roster -LIC500 Personnel Report -LIC308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility -LIC610 Emergency Disaster Plan (Reviewed) -Administrator's Standard Certificate Deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 809D. Failure to correct the deficiencies and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights provided to OP and ED.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 26, 2024

20231 state visit · 1 document

Dec 20, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 12/20/2023 at 12:30pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Hall and T. Syess-Gibson, conducted an unannounced 1-Year Required inspection. LPAs met with Benita Deguzman, Caregiver and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Cindy Chen, arrived at 12;53pm. The Administrator holds a certificate #6019228740 expires 8/29/2024. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for eight (5) non-ambulatory residents. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and back yard. The facility consists of six (6) total bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, and one (1) office. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 117.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Smoke detectors/ carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 12/20/2022. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 7/28/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Continued on LIC809. Continued from LIC809. Five (5) staff records were reviewed, and all staff have criminal record clearance. All seven (7) resident records were reviewed and none contained the appraisal needs and services plan. LPA observed the following deficiencies: At 1:00pm, LPAs observed during record review none of the resident files contained an appraisal needs and services plan. At 1:48pm, LPA observed vitamins, cough medicines, and other medication in unlocked kitchen cabinet. At 1:55pm, LPA observed a wrench, screwdriver, and 3 bottles of air fresher in unlocked cabinet located over washer and dryer. The deficiencies were observed (see LIC809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulation, Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the appeal rights and this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 20, 2023

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Earlier years2022 · 1 document

20221 state visit · 1 document

Dec 5, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 12/05/2022 at 02:40 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Holmes arrived unannounced to conduct an Infection Control Inspection. LPA was greeted by one staff upon entry and explained the purpose of the visit. Cindy Hongyan Chen, Administrator (ADM) was telephoned by the staff member and arrived about 10 minutes later. 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 a thermometer, hand sanitizer, masks, gloves, COVID-19 signage, and a visitor sign-in log. ADM to remove, "No Visitors" sign at entrance. LPA toured the facility inside and out including, but not limited to common areas, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen, and backyard. PPE is centrally stored in the garage. LPA observed mask, cough etiquette, social distancing and hand washing signs posted throughout. ADM to post 20 seconds to hand washing signs. There was a sufficient supply of 2-day perishables and 7-day supply of non-perishable foods; groceries are purchased once a week. All hand washing stations were equipped with soap, paper towels and covered garbage cans; ADM removed hand towels. Hot water temperature in the shared residents' bathroom was measured at 112 degree Fahrenheit (F) and the facility's temperature was 70 degree (F). Fire extinguisher was observed full and last inspected on 12/15/2021. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors were observed operational and first aid kit complete. The following forms are to be updated and submitted to CCLD: -LIC500 Personnel Report (Faxed) -LIC308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility -LIC610 Emergency Disaster Plan (Faxed) -An updated copy of Administrator Certificate(s) (Reviewed) Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided to ADM.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 5, 2022

License holder

Lmlc LLC, licensed since 2017.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2017, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
4
Total complaints
0
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2017, 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.

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Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints01

“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 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 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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Quick answers about Arlington Care Home

Is Arlington Care Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Arlington Care Home licensed for?

8 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Arlington Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Arlington Care Home still open?

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

What does Arlington Care Home cost?

$5,600 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,400–$7,350. 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 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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 Arlington 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 Lmlc LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Richmond Campus is 2.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Arlington Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Arlington Care Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “ARLINGTON CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #79200614. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 8 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Lmlc LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is December 22, 2025, 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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