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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,950 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,900–$7,300
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedMay 15, 2025 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJanuary 21, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderAbemu, LLCSince 2022 · 2 licensed homes
Alamo Residence Home is a small care home in Alamo — 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 2022. 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 Alamo Residence Home
Is Alamo Residence Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Alamo Residence Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Alamo Residence Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 9 state visits over the same years.
Is Alamo Residence Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Alamo Residence Home cost?
$5,950 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,900–$7,300. 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 5 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 Alamo Residence Home 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 Abemu, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Abemu, LLC — at least 3 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek is 3.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Alamo Residence Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Alamo Residence Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ALAMO RESIDENCE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #79201127. 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 Abemu, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 9 state inspection visits since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 9 state visits in that period.
- 2 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is January 21, 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
- 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. APPROVED FOR SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS. HOSPICE WAVIER GRANTED FOR FIVE (%) RESIDENTS,
935 - ELDERLY · 983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
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
$5,950a month to start
Likely $4,900–$7,300
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,950a month
Likely $4,900–$7,450
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$5,950likely $4,900–$7,300
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 5 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 $4,900–$7,450
- $5,950
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,650–$10,450
- $7,950
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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 5 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 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,400–$8,000.
- 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 8 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Casa Blanca Retirement HomesAlamo · 0.3 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- New Alamo Residence HomeAlamo · 0.4 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brookdale DanvilleDanville · 2.2 mi · Mid-size home$10,995Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Heatherwood Memory CareWalnut Creek · 3.5 mi · Mid-size home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ag Health CareWalnut Creek · 4.0 mi · Small home$3,395Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Aaron's Advance Care HomeWalnut Creek · 4.1 mi · Small home$3,395Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Camellia Garden Care VillaWalnut Creek · 4.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Wimbledon Walnut Creek Care HomeWalnut Creek · 4.9 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 2978 Miranda Ave, Alamo, CA 94507Address 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 9 documents for this home, and its records count 9 visits since 2022. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 21, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 9
- Most recent visit
- January 21, 2026
- Occupied · May 15, 2025 visit
- 6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 2 complaint reports the state published for this home, dated February 17, 2023 to May 15, 2025. 2 of the 2 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Unfounded” (1), “Unsubstantiated” (1). 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 complaints2typical 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 2022.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 9 documents
Jan 21, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 1/21/2026 at 9:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Gomez arrived unannounced to conduct the required 1-year annual inspection. LPA was greeted by House Manager, Jhon Marie Woffenden. Administrator, Joy Manalang arrived at 1:42pm. Facility is approved for all may be non-ambulatory residents. LPA toured facility including but not limited to residents bedrooms, caregiver bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 71 degrees F. 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 114.6 degrees F. Other faucets are labeled with a hot water warning sign. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. LPA observed carbon monoxide and smoke detectors during visit. Fire extinguisher was last inspected on 12/16/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 1/21/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Disaster drill was last conducted on 1/16/2026 . LPA reviewed 3 staff records and 3 of 3 have CPR First Aid. LPA reviewed 6 residents records. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 21, 2026
May 15, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Facility failed to provide reimbursement of community fee Facility is not heated to the required temperature
On 5/15/2025 at 8:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A Gomez arrived unannounced to deliver findings in regard to the allegations above. LPA met with Staff, Millet De Lumen. Administrator was unable to attend visit and approved over the phone for staff to sign the report. During the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, toured facility, and reviewed files. On the allegations Facility failed to provide reimbursement of community fee and Facility is not heated to the required temperature the following was found. Report continues on LIC 9099-C Unsubstantiated LPA visited the facility on 2/20/2025, 4/30/2025, and 5/15/2025 and observed on each visit that the facilities temperature was within regulation range. LPA also interviewed R2, who stated that sometimes they feel cold in the facility however they have a space heater and will put on long sleeves if cold. LPA observed that each residents room has a space heater available for use. LPA also reviewed the original hard copy of the admissions agreement for R1 and saw that the admissions agreement stated the monthly rate was $9000 and that there was a non-refundable move in fee of $500. LPA observed that a refund check was issued on 12/2/2024 in the amount of $8709. R1 was a resident of the facility from 11/27/2024 to 12/1/2024 (a total of 5 days). Upon move in R1's representative paid $1,700 which included a pro rate of $300 per day and a non-refundable move in fee of $500. For the month of December's rent, $9000 was charged. LPA observed that the pro rate amount per day for December was approximately $290. The refund check reflects that R1's representative was issued the correct amount. Therefore the above allegations are unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 15, 2025 · control 15-AS-20250206123139
Jan 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 1/10/2025 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Gomez arrived unannounced to conduct the required 1-year annual inspection. LPA was greeted by Care Staff, Millet Delumen. Administrator, Joy Manalang later arrived at 10:00 PM. Facility is approved for all may be non-ambulatory residents. LPA toured facility including but not limited to residents bedrooms, caregiver bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 70 degrees F. 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 119.8 degrees F. Other faucets are labeled with a hot water warning sign. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. LPA observed carbon monoxide and smoke detectors during visit. Fire extinguisher was last purchased on 1/4/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 1/4/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. disaster drill was last conducted on 10/16/2024 . LPA reviewed 3 staff records and 3 of 3 have CPR First Aid. LPA reviewed 5 residents records. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 10, 2025
Jan 4, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 1/04/2024 at 12:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Gomez arrived unannounced to conduct the required 1-year annual inspection. LPA was greeted by Care Staff, Jhon Marie Woffenden. Administrator, Joy Manalang later arrived at 1:20 PM. Facility is approved for all may be non-ambulatory residents. LPA toured facility including but not limited to residents bedrooms, caregiver bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 70 degrees F. 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 114.8 degrees F. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. LPA observed carbon monoxide and smoke detectors during visit. Fire extinguisher was last purchased on 1/4/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 1/4/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. disaster drill was last conducted on 10/14/2023 . LPA reviewed 4 staff records and 4 of 4 are associated. LPA reviewed 4 residents records. Report continues on LIC809-C Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCLD by 1/19/2024: 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 with Administrator and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 4, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Abemu, LLC, licensed since 2022, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Camellia Garden Care Villa · Walnut Creek
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.
Find a detail about life at this home.
Rooms & the spaces they will use
Room typesPrivate
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Contra Costa County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Casa Blanca Retirement Homes
Alamo · Mid-size home · 0.3 mi away
$3,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Megan Care Home
Alamo · Small home · 0.4 mi away
$5,500 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Alamo Care Home
Alamo · Small home · 0.4 mi away
$5,800 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Roundhill Care Homes
Alamo · Small home · 0.4 mi away
$5,050 a month to start · Covelight estimate
New Alamo Residence Home
Alamo · Small home · 0.4 mi away
$7,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Welcome Home Senior Residence (Alamo)
Alamo · Small home · 0.5 mi away
$5,000 a month to start · Covelight estimate