Small home · Licensed for 6 · Concord

Buttercup Care Home

993 Oak Grove Rd, Concord, CA 94518Licensed since 2025

Overview

Starting rate

$5,000 a month

Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Languages spoken: Filipino, French and SpanishReported on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026
Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 6 residents
Dementia
Hospiceup to 6 residents
Bedriddenup to 1 resident

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 SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS, OF WHICH ONE(1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #1. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (6).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

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.

Incontinence care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Buttercup Care Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$5,000a month to start

Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,000likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$5,000this home
The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, 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 $5,000–$5,600: $5,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,150: $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.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

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

17 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$6,850.

Better Living of Walnut CreekWalnut Creek · 0.9 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Welcome Home Senior Residence (Concord 2)Concord · 0.9 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
A Place for SeniorsWalnut Creek · 1.0 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek)Walnut Creek · 1.0 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Aspen Senior LivingConcord · 1.0 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Bermuda Residential Care HomeConcord · 1.0 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Blue Horizon LivingConcord · 1.2 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Ramona Care HomePleasant Hill · 1.2 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
A Ohana Home for SeniorsConcord · 1.3 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Elisabeth Care HomePleasant Hill · 1.3 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Wimbledon Walnut Creek Care HomeWalnut Creek · 1.4 mi · Small home
$8,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Emerald Care Home IIConcord · 1.6 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Camellia Garden Care VillaWalnut Creek · 2.2 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Penny's Guest Home BillingsConcord · 2.2 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Ag Health CareWalnut Creek · 2.3 mi · Small home
$3,395Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
Maureen HousePleasant Hill · 2.5 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Agape Assisted LivingConcord · 2.6 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, 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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Daily life

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

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Rooms & the spaces they will use (5)Roll-in / accessible shower · Outdoor space · Common areas

Roll-in / accessible shower
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Outdoor spaceOutdoor Common Areas
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Common areasIndoor Common Areas
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
AmenitiesBeautician
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (3)Meals provided · Vegetarian or vegan options · Kosher food

Meals provided
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Kosher foodKosher style
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (3)Activity types offered · Trips outside the home · Religious services off site

Activity types offeredActivities On-site
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Religious services off site
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

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

Languages spoken by caregiversFilipino · French · Spanish
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (1)Public transit access claimed

Public transit access claimed
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Where it is

993 Oak Grove Rd, Concord, CA 94518Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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John Muir Medical Center-Walnut Creek CampusHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.4 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 #79201460 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jan 8, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 01/08/26 at 1:45 pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) J. Clancy-Czuleger arrived unannounced to do an annual inspection. LPA meet with Administrator Irais Schaefer and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA inspected the facility inside out. There is no body of water. Physical plant is consistent with the facility sketch received by Central Application Bureau (CAB) and approved by the fire department. LPA inspected the living room, dining area, kitchen, bedrooms, hallways, bathrooms, side and backyards. Bedrooms were observed appropriately furnished with adequate lighting and drawers. Facility has sufficient towels, extra bed sheets and comforters. Equipment and supplies for residents' personal hygiene are available and on site. Dinner and silver wares were observed sufficient for residents' use. Food supplies checked and observed good for seven days of non-perishables. Facility was observed equipped with refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Cabinet for knives, cleaning supplies, and central storage for medications were observed with locks. Activity supplies were available. The following deficiency was observed during the visit: Gate scraping poisons/chemical storage unlocked medication unlock all residents missing property and valuables lists R1 missing physicians report The Facility was cited, and citations can be found on the LIC 809-D. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 8, 2026

20242 state visits · 3 documents

Dec 30, 2024Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

LPA conducted Component III with Licensee and Administrator. LPA presented Component III Power Point and discussed the regulations embodied in the presentation. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report will be provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 30, 2024

Dec 30, 2024Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jill Clancy-Czuleger, conducted an unannounced pre-licensing inspection. License application is for (6) total capacity, of which all maybe non-ambulatory and 1 maybe bedridden. Fire clearance was granted on November 15,2024. LPA met with Irais Schaefer (applicant-administrator). LPA inspected the facility inside out. There is no body of water. Physical plant is consistent with the facility sketch received by Central Application Bureau (CAB) and approved by the fire department. LPAs inspected the living room, dining area, kitchen, bedrooms, hallways, bathrooms, side and backyards. Bedrooms were observed appropriately furnished with adequate lighting and drawers. Facility has sufficient towels, extra bed sheets and comforters. Equipment and supplies for residents' personal hygiene are available and on site. Dinner and silver wares were observed sufficient for residents' use. Food supplies checked and observed good for seven days of non-perishables. Facility was observed equipped with refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Cabinet for knives, cleaning supplies, and central storage for medications were observed with locks. Activity supplies were available. Outdoor activity space was observed furnished with tables, chairs and shade. Fire extinguishers were observed fully charge and tags showed serviced May 03, 2024. The two-in-one carbon monoxide and smoke detector tested and observed functional. First aid kit checked and observed complete with manual. LPAs observed the following: Hot water temperature in one of the bathrooms tested and measured at 130.0 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon receipt of the proof of corrections for the item above, LPA Clancy-Czuleger will inform CAB. Issuance of license is pending upon final review by CAB analyst. Exit interview conducted and copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 30, 2024

Nov 22, 2024Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 3 COMP II Participants: Name - Dustin Schaefer CEO/ Irais Schaefer Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On November 22, 2024, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of the following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-Licensing Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 22, 2024

License holder

Good Life Care LLC, licensed since 2025.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, 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 2025, 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.

The earlier licenseFormerly Buttercup at Oak Grove (license #79201173), a change of ownership the state recorded on November 22, 2024.

The state’s report of November 22, 2024, filed under license #79201460, records this license’s application as a change of ownership: “Application Type: CHOW”. The state lists license #79201173 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #79201173 are on the state’s record of that license.

The state’s record for license #79201173 The state’s record for license #79201460

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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 Buttercup Care Home

Is Buttercup Care Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Buttercup Care Home licensed for?

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

Has Buttercup Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Buttercup Care Home still open?

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

What does Buttercup Care Home cost?

$5,000 a month to start — listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 9 other homes of a similar licensed size in Concord that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,725 to $4,625 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 9 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 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 Buttercup 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 Good Life Care LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

John Muir Medical Center-Walnut Creek Campus is 2.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Buttercup Care 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.