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A Place of Bliss

Small home·Licensed for 6·Stockton, California

Licensed since 2023Licence #392701304
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,400 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,600–$5,400
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedApril 2, 2025 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitOctober 31, 2025CDSS inspection record

A Place of Bliss is a small care home in Stockton — 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 2023. 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 Place of Bliss

Is A Place of Bliss licensed?

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

How many residents is A Place of Bliss licensed for?

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

Has A Place of Bliss been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.

Is A Place of Bliss still open?

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

What does A Place of Bliss cost?

$4,400 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,600–$5,400. 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 9 small homes and similar homes within 25 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.

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 Place of Bliss 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 A Place of Bliss LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Can A Place of Bliss keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

A Place of Bliss license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “A PLACE OF BLISS”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #392701304. 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 A Place of Bliss LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 7 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 1 substantiated allegation on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is October 31, 2025, 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 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 residents
  • 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. 6 NON-AMBULATORY. 1 CLIENT EACH IN BEDROOMS 1 & 2. 2 CLIENTS EACH IN BEDROOMS 3 & 4. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.

935 - ELDERLY · 983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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

$4,400a month to start

Likely $3,600–$5,400

From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,400a month

Likely $3,600–$5,600

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$4,400likely $3,600–$5,400

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 25 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 $3,600–$5,600
$4,400
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,200–$8,750
$6,400
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 9 small homes and similar homes within 25 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.

9 homes like this within 25 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$5,000.

  • 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.
Show the 9 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 10440 Grass Valley Ct, Stockton, CA 95209Address 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 2023, the state has filed 7 documents for this home, and its records count 7 visits since 2023. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated October 31, 2025.

On file since
2023
State visits
7
Most recent visit
October 31, 2025
Occupied · April 2, 2025 visit
6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated April 2, 2025. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report 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 allegations1typical 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 2023.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202533120242202023220

The last 36 months — 6 of 7 documents

20253 state visits · 3 documents
Oct 31, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Kesha Lewis arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year Annual Inspection Visit. LPA was met by staff and administrator joined 15 minutes later. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Administrator and staff. LPA and administrator inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry area, living area and other common areas, as well as outside of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Facility is a 6 bed facility with a current census of 6. There is entry door is leading to the living room, kitchen with a hallway to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Chemicals and medications noted to be locked to residents in care. LPA also conducted the care tool. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. Hot water temperature was measured at 105 F degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is within the required range of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. All necessary documents were in place. LPA observed the following posted on the facility wall: Facility license, sketch, See Something Say Something poster, Ombudsman poster, Theft and Loss Policy, Resident Bill of Rights, Rights of Resident/Family Councils. The facility submitted a LIC 808 mitigation plan, which was approved. The facility has central entry point. LPA observed the facility to have adequate food supply of 7 days non-perishables and 2 days perishables in place. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. LPA observed, fire extinguishers inspected on 07/14/2025 and current, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, central heating and air in the facility. The first aid kit was found in compliance. LPA reviewed two (2) staff files. All staff is fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility and staff have current First Aid or CPR certifications on file. Facility is conducting initial and continuing training as required. LPA reviewed three (3) resident facility files, COVID-19 Plan, and survey binder. All necessary documents were in place. Exit interview held with staff and copies of reports left at conclusion of visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 31, 2025
Sep 22, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Incident

LPA Kesha Lewis conducted a unannounced case management visit. LPA met with caregiver, who contacted Administrator. LPA spoke to Administrator on the phone and explained the purpose of today's visit. During today's inspection, The purpose of today's visit is to follow up on a incident report that was sent to the facility to the department on 08/19/25. The SIR was regarding R1 going AWOL from the facility on 8/12/2025. R1 had left the facility and staff were not aware R1 was gone. R1 was found two (2) hours later at a store trying to make a purchase. R1 is able to leave the facility unassisted. The facility plans to increase monitoring of R1. Exit interview conducted and copy of report and appeal rights providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 22, 2025
Apr 2, 2025Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Facility staff took inappropriate photo of resident

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kesha Lewis arrived at the facility unannounced to deliver complaint findings for the above allegation. LPA was greeted licensee and explained the reason for the visit. Allegation 1 Facility staff took inappropriate photo of resident is SUBSTANTIATED. Based on LPA interviews with reporting party, S1 and adminstrator, LPA found the allegation was true, R1'S responsible party was not asked and did not give approval for photos to be taken of R1. The Department has investigated the complaint listed above and based on the investigative interviews, record reviews and other supportive evidence, the complaint is determined to be SUBSTANTIATED. As a result, the preponderance of evidence standard for this allegation is met, therefore, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 2, 2025 · control 27-AS-20250303092730

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 80071(a)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Apr 14, 2025

Each client shall have personal rights which include, but are not limited to, the following:..To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships …To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations…This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, staff confirmed approval was not gained prior to taking the photo. which poses a potintial Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 2, 2025

Plan of correction: staff will complete mandated training with a focus on privacy. Administrator will email proof of training to LPA by COB 04/14/2025.

20242 state visits · 2 documents
Nov 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Kesha Lewis arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year Annual Inspection Visit. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to staff. LPA and administrator inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry area, living area and other common areas, as well as outside of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Facility is a 6 bed facility with a current census of 4. There is entry door is leading to the living room, kitchen with a hallway to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Chemicals not locked (photos taken) and medications noted to be locked to residents in care. LPA also conducted the care tool. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. Hot water temperature was measured at 108 F degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is within the required range of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. All necessary documents were in place. LPA observed the following posted on the facility wall: Facility license, sketch, See Something Say Something poster, Ombudsman poster, Theft and Loss Policy, Resident Bill of Rights, Rights of Resident/Family Councils. The facility submitted a LIC 808 mitigation plan, which was approved. The facility has central entry point. LPA observed the facility to have adequate food supply of 7 days non-perishables and 2 days perishables in place. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. LPA observed, fire extinguishers inspected on 07/8/2024 and current, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, central heating and air in the facility. The first aid kit was found in compliance. LPA reviewed two (2) staff files. All staff is fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility and staff have current First Aid or CPR certifications on file. Facility is conducting initial and continuing training as required. LPA reviewed four (4) resident facility files, COVID-19 Plan, and survey binder. All necessary documents were in place. Defiencies are being cited during todays visit see 809D page. Exit interview held with staff and copies of reports and appeal rights given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 5, 2024
Feb 7, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Post Licensing

On 2-7-2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kesha Lewis arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a post inspection visit. LPA met with the administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry room, living area, common TV area, and outside of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Facility is an RESIDENTIAL CARE for the ELDERLY with a current census of 3. Facility has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms for resident use. Facility has a dining area off the kitchen and a formal living room. LPA also conducted the inspection using the CARE tool. Facility currently provides care for 2 ambulatory resident, 1 non ambulatory residents, 1 hospice, and 0 bedridden. The facility has an approved infection control plan in place. Water temperature reads 110*F to 120*F in the bathroom. LPA observed the facility to have adequate food supply. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. The facility common areas were clean and furnished. Smoke and carbon detectors were in good repair. Fire extinguisher was checked 11-17-23. Facility has an emergency food and water kit. All toxins and other dangerous items including sharp objects were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Medication storage area was observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. First aid kit was observed to have adequate supplies and accessible to staff. During this inspection 3 resident file and 1 staffing files were reviewed for regulatory compliance. All files contained required contents including staff training requirements. All staff noted on LIC 500 contained criminal background clearances. LPA provided licensee with resources the LIC 858 and 859 checklists. Exit interview and report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 7, 2024
20231 state visit · 1 document
Nov 2, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 10/26/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kesha Lewis arrived announced to conduct a Pre-Licensing visit. LPA was greeted by applicants, and explained the purpose of the visit. The purpose of this visit was to conduct a Pre-Licensing Visit. This facility will be licensed to hold 6 residents, of which 6 may be non-ambulatory, and a Hospice wavier for two (2). A tour of the facility was conducted. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are in good repair. A tour of the kitchen area was toured. A review of food supply was conducted to ensure a 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishable food supply was available. This facility will have a locked medication cabinet located in entrance hallway. A first aid kit was observed and had all the required components. Fire extinguisher was located in kitchen and was serviced on 06/23/2023 by the local fire company. A tour of the family room was conducted. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be in good repair. A tour of the backyard was conducted with no hazards present. Perimeter gate was observed to be in good repair. A tour of garage was conducted. A washer and dryer was identified. in the laundry room Detergent, toxins and other cleaning supplies were observed to be locked and made inaccessible. A tour of the resident bedrooms were conducted. Furniture and furnishing were observed to meet the residents needs. A linen closet was located in hallway and was observed to have a sufficient amount of linen to meet the residents needs at this time. Hot water temperature was taken to ensure that it was in within 105-120 degrees.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 2, 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.

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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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