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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Typical starting rate$5,250 a monthTypical in Solano County · likely $4,000–$6,500
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJuly 6, 2026CDSS inspection record
Aging in the Bay 4 is a small care home in Fairfield — 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.
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 Aging in the Bay 4
Is Aging in the Bay 4 licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Aging in the Bay 4 licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Aging in the Bay 4 been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is Aging in the Bay 4 still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Aging in the Bay 4 cost?
$5,250 a month to start is typical in Solano County, likely $4,000–$6,500. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for small care homes in Solano County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size across Solano County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,721 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,550 (n = 5 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 Aging in the Bay 4 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 Awu Home Health LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Can Aging in the Bay 4 keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Aging in the Bay 4 license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “AGING IN THE BAY 4”, per the CDSS roster as of August 30, 2026.
- License #486804383. 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 Awu Home Health LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
- 1 state inspection visit on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is July 6, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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 by the state
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident
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; APPROVED FOR CAPACITY OF 6 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN ALLOWED IN ROOM 1. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR FOUR (4) CLIENTS
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
Typical starting rate
$5,250a month to start
Likely $4,000–$6,500
Covelight’s researched range for Solano County · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,250a month
Likely $4,000–$6,650
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
Starting monthly rate$5,250likely $4,000–$6,500
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for small care homes in Solano County (compiled June 2026). 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 $4,000–$6,650
- $5,250
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,850–$9,700
- $7,250
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.
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 worksWhy this is a county figure
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for small care homes in Solano County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Where it is
- 2290 Cormorant Drive, Fairfield, CA 94533Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
A map position is not on file for this address.
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 2026, the state has filed 1 document for this home, and its records count 1 visit. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 6, 2026.
- On file since
- 2026
- State visits
- 1
- Most recent visit
- July 6, 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.
The full record — 1 document
Jul 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
At approximately 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Star Stevenson arrived unannounced to conduct a Pre-Licensing inspection for a Change of Ownership (CHOW) and was greeted by two care staff (S1 and S2) neither of which had Guardian Association to Aging in the Bay 4, but do have Association to a sister facility. Licensee was able to work with Community Care Licensing during today's pre-licensing inspection to get the staff members associated to Aging in the Bay 4. Applicant Charmaine Mendaros was called to advise of today's CHOW inspection who arrived at approximately 10:50 AM to further assist with today's inspection This CHOW is for AWU Home Health LLC. Facility received a fire clearance on 05/27/2026 to care for 6 (six) residents including 5 non-ambulatory and 1 bedridden resident that can be helped in bedroom #1 only as seen on newest facility sketch. The current facility has a hospice clearance for 4 residents. Facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with 6 (six) Residents in care one of which is currently in the hospital; three residents are receiving hospice care. At approximately 11:15 AM, LPA initiated a tour of the facility with applicant and observed the following: Facility is a one story home, was a comfortable temperature, and passageways were free from obstructions. Water temperatures in residents' bathrooms measured within the allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F per Title 22 regulations. LPA observed a supply of clean linens and paper products available to residents. Residents' bedrooms were inspected and observed to have the appropriate furnishings as outlined in Title 22 regulations. Continued on LIC809-C Continued from LIC809 A rear bathroom was noted to have two (2) missing baseboard to the left of the toilet and under the sink that will need to be replaced before the new license is issued. In addition, the backyard fence has damaged boards that will need to replaced to ensure resident safety (for example if a small dog moved in next door) Facility has at least two days of perishable food and one week of non-perishable foods, as well as an emergency water supply. Medications were centrally stored and locked. There is a covered seating area in the enclosed front yard with outdoor space for activities. LPA observed locked sheds in the backyard which LPA inspected and observed the contents which consist of tools and extra facility equipment. LPA observed games, puzzles, and activities for residents in care. Facility's fire extinguisher was observed charged and was last serviced February 2026. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and operational during inspection, as well as, no-smoking signs and oxygen in use signs were posted. LPA reviewed facilities Emergency Disaster and Infection Control plans which were last updated 11/11/2025 At approximately 1:45 PM, LPA reviewed four (4) Staff files, two staff members had to be associated in Guardian from a sister facility during today's pre-licensing inspection and another staff member was missing evidence of 1st Aid training. LPA then reviewed six(6) Resident Files and 6 of 6 had required documentation per title 22 regulations. At approximately 2:00 PM LPA observed facilities Medicine Administration Records (MAR) and both LPA and Licensee observed that five(5) of six (6) Resident MARs were missing evidence of administration of medicines for 07/05/2026. Applicant states facility and residents' families work together to coordinate medical and dental appointments and residents' family coordinate transportation to and from visits. Facility will not does not manage cash resources for residents. Continued on LIC809-C Continued from LIC809-C Component III Orientation was conducted with Applicant Charmaine Mendaros LPA and Applicant discussed the following items: · The need for updated Liability Insurance · Updated Admission Agreements and Care Plans - Applicant understands that they will need to complete new Agreements and Care Plans for all residents once Facility License is approved. · Guardian background clearances and associations - Applicant understands that all current staff members associated to Aging in the Bay 4 (486804180) will need to be transferred and associated to new facility license (486804383) once approved. **Facility will need to repair 4 (four) fence boards and two (2) bathroom base boards In addition facility will need to perform a Plan of Correction for a Type A deficiency by 07/08/2026 BEFORE the new license can be granted. LPA will submit Pre-Licensing Application Report to the Application Unit Analyst in Sacramento. Application Unit Analyst will notify Applicant of Status. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report discussed and provided with Applicant Charmaine Mendaros. Signature on form confirms receipt of documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 6, 2026
The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 5. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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.
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.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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A&L Loving Care Home
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