Small home · Licensed for 6 · Pinole
Wonder Years Care Home
2511 Henry Avenue, Pinole, CA 94564Licensed since 2018
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Dementia
- Bedridden
Not on file: hospice approval.
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. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY AND 2 BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #'S 2 AND 4.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Wonder Years Care Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and staying through hospice. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,000a month to start
Likely $4,100–$6,150
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$5,000likely a month
Starting monthly rate$5,000likely $4,100–$6,150
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 $4,100–$6,300
- $5,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,800–$9,500
- $7,500
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.
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 $3,500–$7,000.
- Tara Hills Care HomePinole · 1.3 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Oakwood Memory & Senior CareVallejo · 8.1 mi · Mid-size home$5,000Listed on its own website · semi-private room · seen October 5, 2026
- Caring Angels Care HomeLafayette · 11 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Maureen HousePleasant Hill · 12 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Lafayette GardensLafayette · 12 mi · Small home$5,600Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- C&F Senior Care Home American CanyonAmerican Canyon · 12 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Elisabeth Care HomePleasant Hill · 13 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · 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
- Ramona Care HomePleasant Hill · 13 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Horizon LivingConcord · 13 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Ohana Home for SeniorsConcord · 13 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Daniel Rest HomeSan Rafael · 13 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aspen Senior LivingConcord · 13 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bermuda Residential Care HomeConcord · 14 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Care HomeConcord · 14 mi · Small home$3,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Lakeshore Residential CareOakland · 14 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Better Living of Walnut CreekWalnut Creek · 14 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Buttercup Care HomeConcord · 14 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · 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
- Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek)Walnut Creek · 14 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Place for SeniorsWalnut Creek · 14 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Bel Marin GardensNovato · 14 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · 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
- 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 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.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
2511 Henry Avenue, Pinole, CA 94564Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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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 #79201445 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
20262 state visits · 2 documents
Apr 29, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 04/24/2025 at 9:50AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Fowler, conducted an unannounced annual 1-year required inspection. LPA met with Rochelle Sicat, Lead Caregiver, LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) non-ambulatory and two (2) bedridden residents. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area, garage, and back yard. The facility consists of four (4) bedrooms and two and a half (2.5 ) bathrooms. All indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water. A comfortable temperature for clients is maintained at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Hot water temperature in the shared clients’ bathroom was measured at 105.5 degrees Fahrenheit. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing are safe, sanitary and in operating condition. Hand washing poster, paper towel, and soap observed at all hand washing stations. The supply of extra hygiene was available for residents. There is a minimum of 7-day non-perishables and 2-day perishables foods. Continued on LIC809C Continued from LIC809. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. The emergency disaster plan was last updated 4/29/2026. Fire extinguisher was purchased 03/19/2026. Fire drill last conducted 02/16/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. LPA reviewed Three (3) residents files which were complete. LPA reviewed Three (3) staff files which were complete. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 5/07/2026. · LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility · LIC 309 Administrative Organization · LIC 500 Personnel Report · LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (9 pages) · Liability Insurance No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided via email.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 29, 2026
Mar 11, 2026Facility evaluation reportCase Management - DeficienciesDeficiency pages: Type B
Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies
On 03/11/2026 at 01:30 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Carol Fowler and David Doidge arrived unannounced to conducted a Case Management for deficiencies as a result of observations made during complaint investigation 15-AS-20251012172620. LPAs met with Administrator Michael Navarro and explained the reason for the visit. During the course of an investigation, three deficiencies were observed. 1) Charge for pre-assessment. 2) Personal Rights violation. 3) Charge for facility picking up resident’s medications. Administrator Michael Navarro had o leave the facility and left a care provider approval to sign all documents. 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. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights, were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 11, 2026
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87465(a)(2) · Plan of correction due date: Mar 25, 2026
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care A plan for incidental medical…with the following…The licensee shall provide assistance in…medical…needs…includes…medical…which will meet the resident's need…the licensee shall do so directly or make arrangements for this service. Based on recored review LPAs reviewed facility's Admissions Agreement and reviewed charges for picking up medications which is a basic service, which posses a possible health and saftey risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 11, 2026
Plan of correction: By POC date Administrator agrees to read and understand regulation and sent self certification to the department along with a revision of the Admissions Agreement.
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR87507(C)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Mar 25, 2026
87507 Admission Agreements (C) Any fee that is charged …shall be clearly specified…1 If…charges…the licensee must provide…a written…statement describing…fee charges…and describing conditions for the refund. Based on review of Admissions Agreement and review of correspondence b etween Administrator and Responsible Party, Administrator charged a $1000 assessment fee whhc posses a health and saftey risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 11, 2026
Plan of correction: By POC date Administrator will refund resposible party $500 for refundable preassessment fee, read and understand regulation and submit self certification to the department.
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87468.1(b)(8) · Plan of correction due date: Mar 25, 2026
87468.1(b)(8) Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (b)…residents in…facilities…may not take any of the following actions, which also includes…(8) Deny or restrict…nonmedical care…appropriate to…needs…to the resident…. Based on interviews and record reviews Licensee did not allow R1's private care provider to stay and work wth R1 wgich posses a health and saftey risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 11, 2026
Plan of correction: By POC date Administrator agrees to read and understand regulation and sent self certification to the department..
20251 state visit · 1 document
Apr 24, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 04/24/2025 at 1:10PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Fowler, conducted an unannounced annual 1-year required inspection. LPA met with Rochelle Sicat, Lead Caregiver, LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) non-ambulatory and two (2) bedridden residents. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area, garage, and back yard. The facility consists of four (4) bedrooms and two and a half (2.5 ) bathrooms. All indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water. A comfortable temperature for clients is maintained at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Hot water temperature in the shared clients’ bathroom was measured at 108.5 degrees Fahrenheit. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing are safe, sanitary and in operating condition. Hand washing poster, paper towel, and soap observed at all hand washing stations. The supply of extra hygiene was available for residents. There is a minimum of 7-day non-perishables and 2-day perishables foods. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. The emergency disaster plan was last updated 4/24/2025. Fire extinguisher was purchased 1/31/2025. Fire drill last conducted 03/21/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Continued on LIC809C. Continued from LIC809. LPA reviewed Three (3) residents files which were not complete. LPA reviewed Three (3) staff files which were incomplete. LPA observed the following deficiencies: · At 03:15PM, LPA observed a staff rest area being used for staff living quarters. · At 03:20PM, LPA observed incomplete resident files. · At 03:35PM, LPA observed staff files incomplete LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 5/02/2025. · LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility · LIC 309 Administrative Organization · LIC 500 Personnel Report · LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (9 pages) · Liability Insurance 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 and a copy of this report and appeal rights providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 24, 2025
License holder
Wonder Years Home Inc., licensed since 2018.
Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Wonder Years Care Home · Pinole
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2018, 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 2018, 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
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.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Wonder Years Care Home
Is Wonder Years Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Wonder Years Care Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Wonder Years Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2018, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Wonder Years Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Wonder Years Care Home cost?
$5,000 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,100–$6,150. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 34 other homes of a similar licensed size across Contra Costa County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $6,500 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 34 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Wonder Years 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 Wonder Years Home Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Wonder Years Home Inc. — at least 2 on the state roster.
Can Wonder Years Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”
Wonder Years Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “WONDER YEARS CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #79201445. 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 Wonder Years Home Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2018, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2018, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 29, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Starting rate
$4,495 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,200On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,150 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,350On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,250 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,300 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,500On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,200On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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