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A Family of Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·Brentwood, California

Licensed since 2019Licence #79200921
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,800 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,900
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit7 of 6 beds occupiedJanuary 14, 2026 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitAugust 4, 2026CDSS inspection record

A Family of Care is a small care home in Brentwood — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2019. Bedridden care is not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

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

Quick answers about A Family of Care

Is A Family of Care licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is A Family of Care licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has A Family of Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is A Family of Care still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does A Family of Care cost?

$4,800 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,950–$5,900. 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 18 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 33 other homes of a similar licensed size across Contra Costa County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $5,825 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 33 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date 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 A Family of Care take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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 Mk Property Ventures LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch is 3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can A Family of Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

A Family of Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “A FAMILY OF CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #79200921. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Mk Property Ventures LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is August 4, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 4 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved by the state
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

State licensing record · September 27, 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. 4 NON- AMBULATORY. 2 NON-AMBULATORY IN BEDROOM #2, 1 NON-AMBULATORY FOR BEDROOM 3 & 4 . BEDROOM 5,6 & 7 CLEARED FOR 1 AMBULATORY ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR 2. NO CLEARANCE FOR BEDRIDDEN .

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,800a month to start

Likely $3,950–$5,900

From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,800a month

Likely $3,950–$6,100

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,800likely $3,950–$5,900

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 18 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 (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,950–$6,100
$4,800
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,600–$9,200
$6,800
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • 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 September 23, 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.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 community 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.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
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 18 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.

24 homes like this within 18 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,100–$6,000.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 1945 St Martin Place, Brentwood, CA 94513Address from the public record · September 27, 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. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2021, the state has filed 7 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2019. The most recent — a complaint investigation report on January 14, 2026 — closed with the state’s outcome word: “Unsubstantiated.”

On file since
2021
State visits
6
Most recent visit
August 4, 2026
Occupied · January 14, 2026 visit
7 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 2 complaint reports the state published for this home, dated December 22, 2021 to January 14, 2026. 2 of the 2 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (2). 2 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 2 complaint reports below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2019.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020251102024110202311020221102021220

The last 36 months — 4 of 7 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jan 14, 2026Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff leave residents in bed for extended periods of time. Staff wrongfully evicted resident.

On 01/14/2026 at 3:30PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), T. Syess-Gibson arrived unannounced to conduct an investigation and deliver complaint findings for allegations above. LPA met with Zariah Charles, House Manager, and explained the reason for the visit. Allegation: Staff wrongfully evicted resident. Interviews with S1, S2 and W1 revealed R1 was not evicted from the facility. R1 was removed from the facility by family member. Record review revealed R1 was not evicted, W1 removed R1 from the facility. Continue on LIC9099C..... Unsubstantiated Continued from LIC9099 Allegation: Staff leave residents in bed for extended periods of time. Interviews with S1 and S2 revealed there is no set bedtime for the residents, residents usually go into their rooms around 8:30pm, after dinner and evening activities. Interviews with R2, R3 and R4 revealed there is not a set bedtime for residents and residents are allowed to get out of bed as they like. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met, therefore the allegation is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove it did or did not occur. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 14, 2026 · control 15-AS-20250918134246
20251 state visit · 1 document
Sep 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 09/22/2025 at 10:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Syess-Gibson conducted an unannounced 1-Year Required inspection. LPA met with Mark Taylor and explained the purpose of the visit. Licensee asked Jadah Rougely, Caregiver to assist LPA during visit. The Administrator currently holds a certificate (#7016298740) Expires 08/05/2026. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for three (3) ambulatory and four (4) non ambulatory residents. LPA toured the facility with Caregiver, Jadah Rougely including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and back yard. The facility consists of seven (7) bedrooms, one (1) occupied by staff and four (4) bathrooms. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. LPA observed a pool behind a properly secured locked gate in the backyard. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 81 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms is adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the resident’s shared bathroom was measured at 114.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents' bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and nonskid mats. There is a minimum of 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Continued LIC809C. Continued from LIC809 Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last purchased on 11/21/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last updated on 09/02/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill conducted with residents on 09/03/2025. LPA reviewed six (6) resident records and five (5) staff records during visit The following forms are to be updated and submitted to CCLD by 09/29/2025: LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 400 Affidavit Regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources LIC 402 Surety Bond LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan LIC308 Designation of facility responsibility LPA observed the following deficiency: At 11:13AM LPA observed 2 knives in a kitchen drawer. At 11:21AM, LPA observed two (2) out of the three (3) residents’ shared bathroom did not have nonskid mats. Deficiency is 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 and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 17, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Oct 24, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 10/24/2024 at 10:11AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Syess-Gibson conducted an unannounced 1-Year Required inspection. LPA met with Caregiver, Carla Page and explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator currently holds a certificate (#7016298740) in pending status per CCLD Portal. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for three (3) ambulatory and four (4) non ambulatory residents. LPA toured the facility with Caregiver, Carla Page including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and back yard. The facility consists of seven (7) bedrooms, One (1) occupied by staff and four (4) bathrooms. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. LPA observe a pool behind a properly secured locked gate in the backyard. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 81 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 118.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents' bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and nonskid mats. There is a minimum of 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last purchased on 10/19/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 11/09/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. No fire drill conducted with residents as of today. Continued LIC809C. Continued from LIC809. LPA reviewed five (5) resident records and five (54) staff records during visit The following forms to be updated and submitted to CCLD by 10/31/2024: · LIC 500 Personnel Report · LIC 400 Affidavit Regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources · LIC 402 Surety Bond · LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan · LIC308 Designation of facility responsibility LPA observed the following deficiency: · At 10:55AM LPA observed the following items in laundry room in an unlocked cabinet: Cutter& Repel Sportsman- Insect Repellent, Swan- Rubbing Alcohol and Marquee- Hydrogen Peroxide Deficiency is 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 and appeal rights provided to Carla Page Continued LIC809Dthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 24, 2024
20231 state visit · 1 document
Oct 24, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 10/24/2023 at 9:10 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P. Watson arrived unannounced to conduct Required 1 Year Annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by caregiver, Simone Mladinich. LPA spoke with Administrator, Kathleen Taylor and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator was unable to join the visit and allowed caregiver to sign report. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 3 Ambulatory and 4 Non-Ambulatory. LPA toured facility with Simone including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 7 total bedrooms which 6 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 1 bedroom is occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. LPA observed a locked fence surrounding the pool area. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 77 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 and private bathrooms were measured within range of 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum 7 day supply of nonperishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last purchased in 02/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Report continues on 809 C At 9:40 AM, LPA reviewed 6 of 6 residents records. At 10:23 AM, LPA reviewed 6 of 6 staff records and 6 of 6 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. At 11:06 AM, LPA reviewed a sample of 6 of 6 resident’s medications. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 11/14/2023: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Current Administrator’s Certificate No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 24, 2023
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe 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 and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

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The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.

Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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