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Alegria Community Living - Dichondra
Small home·Licensed for 3·Newark, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,300 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,300
- Home sizeLicensed for 3Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 11, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderAlegria Community LivingSince date not on file · 6 licensed homes
Alegria Community Living - Dichondra is a small care home in Newark — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 3 residents. 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 Alegria Community Living - Dichondra
Is Alegria Community Living - Dichondra licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Alegria Community Living - Dichondra licensed for?
3 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Alegria Community Living - Dichondra been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is Alegria Community Living - Dichondra still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Alegria Community Living - Dichondra cost?
$4,300 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,550–$5,300. 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 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 Alegria Community Living - Dichondra 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 Alegria Community Living, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Alegria Community Living — at least 6 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont is 2.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Alegria Community Living - Dichondra keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Alegria Community Living - Dichondra license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ALEGRIA COMMUNITY LIVING - DICHONDRA”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #19201473. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 3 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Alegria Community Living, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
- 5 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 11, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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 3 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved by the state
- 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. APPROVED FOR THREE (3) NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR ONE (1) RESIDENT.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 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 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?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,300a month to start
Likely $3,550–$5,300
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,300a month
Likely $3,550–$5,500
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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,300likely $3,550–$5,300
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 $3,550–$5,500
- $4,300
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,150–$8,650
- $6,300
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 $2,350–$4,500.
- 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
- Footprint Care HomeFremont · 1.4 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brookdale North FremontFremont · 2.2 mi · Mid-size home$5,735Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- La Concepcion Residential Care HomeFremont · 2.3 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Lucky Garden Care HomeFremont · 2.7 mi · Small home$2,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Common DestinyFremont · 3.7 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Beloved Home RetreatFremont · 3.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Ageway Boarding Care #3Union City · 4.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Mt. Zion Home for the ElderlyUnion City · 4.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 5772 Dichondra Place, Newark, CA 94560Address 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 2025, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 11, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- August 11, 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.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 5 of 5 documents
Aug 11, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 08/11/2026 at 8:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P. Manalo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Direct Care Staff, Humphrey Kaswek and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current. LPA toured facility inside and out including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 65 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms is adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents shared bathroom was measured at 107.8 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. Carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire Alarm was last inspected on 07/28/2026. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 07/15/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 07/04/2026. At 9:02 AM, LPA reviewed 3 residents’ records. At 9:51 AM, LPA reviewed 4 staff records and 4 of 4 have current first aid training and associated with the facility. At 12:15 PM, LPA reviewed 2 samples of residents’ medications. Continue to LIC809-C... Continued from LIC809... Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 08/19/2026: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Infection Control Plan THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 12:00 PM, LPA observed a Hoyer lift in front of R3's exit door. At 12:05 PM, LPA observed prescribed Thick-It unlocked in the kitchen, prescribed zinc oxide in the bathroom, Lysol Wipes and Scissors unlocked in the garage. At 1:27 PM, LPA observed that the facility did not have PRN medications for R1 and R3 and doctor's order for all the medications. At 1:46 PM, LPA observed that the liability insurance does not have sufficient coverage. The Facility was cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted with Kaswek. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 11, 2026
The state marks this report as 8 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 6. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Aug 28, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Incident
At around 12:45 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luisa Fontanilla arrived unannounced to conduct a case management visit and met with Humfrey Kasweka. LPA informed Kasweka about the purpose of the visit. The Administrator was notified on the phone about LPA visit. During the visit, LPA obtained the following records of Client 1 (C1): IPP Physician's Report Hospital discharge dated 8/22/2025 CT scan , chest x-ray result Identification and Emergency Information Admission Agreement Seizure Plan Activity Intolerance/Risk of Injury/Falls Plan A copy of this report was provided to Kasweka.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 28, 2025
Aug 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 08/05/2025 at 2:30 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct Pre-Licensing inspection. LPA met with Lead Staff, Humphrey Kasweka and explained the purpose of the visit. Humphrey called the Administrator, Leea Burns to inform. Administrator, Leea Burns arrived shortly. The facility currently has three (3) residents. Administrator Certificate #7006161740 expires 05/15/2027. LPA toured facility with Humphrey including but not limited to three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, common areas and backyard. Bedrooms and living rooms were equipped with the proper furniture. Bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. Linens and hygiene supplies were observed inside a cabinet. There is sufficient lighting throughout facility. Room temperature was maintained at 70 degrees F and hot water temperature was maintained at 110 degrees F. First-aid kit was observed to be complete. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operational. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 10/09/2024. No issues noted during inspection. LPA observed that facility is ready to be licensed. This report will be submitted to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) and a final review of the application will be conducted. This facility is not yet licensed and is subject to final approval by CAB. Additional requirements may still be required. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 5, 2025
Aug 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
On 08/05/2025 at 3:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), L. Alexander arrived to conduct an unannounced Case Management COMP III visit. LPA met with Administrator, Leea Burns and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA presented Component III Power Point during visit and discussed the regulations embodied in the power point. Administrator, Leea Burns and Lead Staff, Humphrey Kasweka both were present and reviewed the presentation. The LPA observed the participants gained knowledge about running and maintaining the facility in accordance with regulations. A license has not yet been granted to this facility. Licensure is subject to final review and approval by the Centralized Applications Unit. Licensee is not to accept consumers until notified by Community Care Licensing that the license has been approved. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 5, 2025
Jul 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 07/18/2025 at 10:50 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Alexander and K. Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct Pre-Licensing inspection. LPAs met with Lead Staff, Humphrey Kasweka and explained the purpose of the visit. Humphrey called the Administrator, Leea Burns to inform. Administrator, Leea Burns arrived shortly. The facility currently has three (3) residents. Administrator Certificate #7006161740 expires 05/15/2027. LPAs toured facility with Humphrey including but not limited to three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, common areas and backyard. Bedrooms and living rooms were equipped with the proper furniture. Bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. Linens and hygiene supplies were observed inside a cabinet. There is sufficient lighting throughout facility. Room temperature was maintained at 70 degrees F and hot water temperature was maintained at 110 degrees F. First-aid kit was observed to be complete. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operational. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 10/09/2024. LIC809-C Continued... THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 12:19pm unlocked Chemical in garage on table and in file cabinet, big bathroom, underneath bathroom cabinet of small bathroom, and on the kitchen counter (i.e., Clorox Multi-Surface Cleaner and Bleach, Clorox Mist Spray, Pine-Sol) At 12:20pm unlocked medication in file cabinet (Robitussin, Milk of Magnesia, and prescription Chlorhexidine…), and prescription thickener on the kitchen table from previous resident. At 12:23pm unlocked hammer tool in garage, drill tool in client dresser, nail, and pair of scissors located in kitchen on dish rack. At 12:40pm Collective garbage bags on the side of the facility including boxes, and two white doors. At 12:25pm urine odor smell in shared ADA bathroom At 2:30pm No RCFE Training on record for eight (8) Direct Support Provider (DSP) At 2:35pm Staff without TB clearance Prior to licensure, the following shall be corrected and faxed to CCL by 08/01/2025: Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 18, 2025
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Alegria Community Living, operates 6 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Jasmine Court · Castro Valley
- Alegria Community Living - Otis · Alameda
- Alegria Community Living - Fairfield · Union City
- Woodland Home · Concord
- Las Juntas Home · 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.
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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Alameda County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
St Joseph Senior Care
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$3,650 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Ampa & Amma's Home
Fremont · Small home · 0.8 mi away
$4,400 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Muriel's Residential Facility
Fremont · Small home · 1.0 mi away
$3,400 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Royal Palm Residential Home
Fremont · Small home · 1.0 mi away
$3,500 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Footprint Care Home
Fremont · Small home · 1.4 mi away
$3,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Flintwood Care Home
Newark · Small home · 1.5 mi away
$3,800 a month to start · Covelight estimate