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A Home of Our Own

Small home·Licensed for 6·Livermore, California

Licensed since 2001Licence #15600554
(925) 443-6218From the state roster · September 13, 2026Plan a visit
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,550 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,700–$5,600
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitMay 18, 2026CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderFekete, EmilySince 2001 · 2 licensed homes

A Home of Our Own is a small care home in Livermore — 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 2001. Dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 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 Home of Our Own

Is A Home of Our Own licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is A Home of Our Own licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has A Home of Our Own been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is A Home of Our Own still open?

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

What does A Home of Our Own cost?

$4,550 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,700–$5,600. 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 8 small homes and similar homes within 10 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 Alameda County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $5,735 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 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 Home of Our Own 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 Fekete, Emily, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Can A Home of Our Own keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

A Home of Our Own license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “A HOME OF OUR OWN”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #15600554. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Fekete, Emily, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2001, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is May 18, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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 by the state
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 3 residents
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

State licensing record · September 13, 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. ALL RESIDENTS MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSE SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HOSPICE WAIVER FOR THREE (3) RESIDENTS.

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life

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

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

4 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?”

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

Care & day-to-day support

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.

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,550a month to start

Likely $3,700–$5,600

From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,550a month

Likely $3,700–$5,800

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

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$4,550likely $3,700–$5,600

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 10 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 $3,700–$5,800
$4,550
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,350–$8,900
$6,550
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 8 small homes and similar homes within 10 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.

8 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,150–$6,200.

  • 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

  • 2268 Marina Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550Address from the public record · September 13, 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 2022, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2001. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 18, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
6
Most recent visit
May 18, 2026

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 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 2001.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202411020232202022110

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

The full record on the state’s site →
20261 state visit · 1 document
May 18, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11:30AM at 11:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrew Christy arrived unannounced to conduct the 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Emily Fekete, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is currently at max capacity with six (6) residents. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed. A comfortable indoor temperature is maintained at 71.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 116.1 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 03/02/2026. At 12:30PM, LPA reviewed five (5) resident files and five (5) staff files, all found to be complete. The emergency disaster plan was last reviewed 03/04/2026. Quarterly emergency drills were last conducted 04/09/2026. A review of resident medications and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) found no outstanding errors. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 18, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Apr 24, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 4/24/2025 at 11:45AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) G. Luk arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Emily Fekete and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, dining area, common areas, kitchen, and outdoor area. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed. Fire extinguisher was observed to be full and last serviced on 10/14/2024. One week of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable food supplies were available. Hot water temperature was measured at 114.8 degrees F in the hallway bathroom. LPA observed grab bars and non-skid mat in the bathrooms. There were adequate lights in each room. Resident rooms were observed to be cleaned and fully furnished. First Aid kit is complete. LPA reviewed 6 residents and 4 staff files starting at 1:00PM. Residents' files are complete. All staff are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. LPA reviewed a sample of resident's medications with logs. LPA interviewed 2 residents and 2 staff during inspection. No deficiencies are being cited on this date. Exit interview conducted with Emily Fekete. A copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 24, 2025

The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20241 state visit · 1 document
May 16, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 5/16/2024 at 10:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) G. Luk arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Emily Fekete and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 3 residents maybe under hospice care. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, dining area, common areas, kitchen, and outdoor area. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed. Fire extinguisher was observed to be full and last serviced on 10/12/2023. One week of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable food supplies were available. Hot water temperature was measured at 116 degrees F in the hallway bathroom. LPA observed grab bars and non-skid mat in the bathrooms. There were adequate lights in each room. Resident rooms were observed to be cleaned and fully furnished. First Aid kit is complete. Last disaster drill was conducted on 3/21/2024. LPA reviewed 5 residents and 4 staff files starting at 11:10AM. LPA interviewed 2 residents and 2 staff at 2:30PM. LPA reviewed a sample of resident's medications starting at 3:00PM. No deficiencies are being cited on this date. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 16, 2024
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.
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Who holds the licence

Fekete, Emily, licensed since 2001, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

Life here

Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.

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Rooms & the spaces they will use

Meals, preferences & familiar food

  • All-day or flexible dining

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Texture-modified dietsPureed

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meals served in the room

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Cultural cuisine regularly servedInternational

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Places to eat on sitePrivate Dining Room

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Residents can cook in their own unit

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Organic food

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day

  • Activity types offeredResident Band or Musicians · Trivia Games · Activities On-site · Community Service Programs · Cards / Pinochle Club · Holiday Parties · and 9 more

    Resident Band or Musicians · Trivia Games · Activities On-site · Community Service Programs · Cards / Pinochle Club · Holiday Parties · Art Classes · Live Musical Performances · Live Well Programs · Birthday Parties · Live Dance or Theater Performances · Happy Hour · Gardening Club · Pet-focused Programs · BBQs or Picnics — reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Trips outside the home

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Intergenerational programs

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Faith, culture & language

  • Clergy or chaplain visits

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Languages spoken by caregiversHungarian · Romanian · English · German

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence

Visiting & staying involved

  • Transport for shopping and errands

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Public transit access claimed

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

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  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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