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Amaryllis Assisted Living

Mid-size home·Licensed for 9·Walnut Creek, California

Licensed since 2006Licence #75601202
  • Care approvals on fileHospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,750 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,750–$6,250
  • Home sizeLicensed for 9Mid-size care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit7 of 9 beds occupiedMarch 27, 2025 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitAugust 11, 2026CDSS inspection record

Amaryllis Assisted Living is a mid-size care home in Walnut Creek — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 9 residents since 2006. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory care and dementia care are 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 Amaryllis Assisted Living

Is Amaryllis Assisted Living licensed?

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

How many residents is Amaryllis Assisted Living licensed for?

9 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Amaryllis Assisted Living been cited?

0 Type A and 1 Type B citation since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.

Is Amaryllis Assisted Living still open?

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

What does Amaryllis Assisted Living cost?

$4,750 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,750–$6,250. 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 12 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 3 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 8 other homes of a similar licensed size in Walnut Creek that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,448 to $6,500 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 8 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 Amaryllis Assisted Living 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 Amaryllis Assisted Living, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek is 2.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Amaryllis Assisted Living keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Amaryllis Assisted Living license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “AMARYLLIS ASSISTED LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #75601202. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 9 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Amaryllis Assisted Living, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 8 state inspection visits since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 1 substantiated allegation on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is August 11, 2026, 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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 9 residents

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. ALL MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. ONE (1) RESIDENT IN ROOMS 1,2,3,4,5,6,& 8 AND TWO (2) RESIDENTS IN ROOM 7. LICENSE SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A HOSPICE WAIVER FOR SIX (6) RESIDENTS. RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — 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

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

$4,750a month to start

Likely $3,750–$6,250

From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,750a month

Likely $3,750–$6,400

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$4,750likely $3,750–$6,250

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 3 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 $3,750–$6,400
$4,750
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,500–$9,350
$6,750
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 12 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 3 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.

12 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,350–$6,800.

  • 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 12 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 2491 Mallard Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94597Address 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 7 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 2006. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 11, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
8
Most recent visit
August 11, 2026
Occupied · March 27, 2025 visit
7 of 9 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated March 27, 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 citations1typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations1typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 1

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 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 2006.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020252212024110202311020221102021110

The last 36 months — 4 of 7 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Aug 11, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/11/2026 at 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Y. Brown conducted an unannounced annual 1-year required inspection. LPA met with Administrator (ADM) Antonio Lopez and LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility with the ADM including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area, backyard and garage. ADM currently holds a certificate (#6044517740) that expires on 9/21/2027. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 73 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 116.6 degrees Fahrenheit. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing are safe, sanitary and in operating condition. The supply of extra hygiene was available for residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was observed to be last serviced on 2/12/2026. Fire drill was observed to be last conducted on 8/4/2026. The emergency Disaster plan was observed and last reviewed on 3/4/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. LPA reviewed four (4) staff and five (5) resident records and all were current and complete. LPA reviewed a sample of medication. Continued on LIC809C. Continued from LIC809. The following forms to be updated and submitted to CCLD by 08/18/2025: LIC610D Emergency disaster plan LIC500 (Personnel Record) LIC308 (Designation of facility Responsibility) No deficiencies were cited during visit. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 11, 2026
20252 state visits · 2 documents
Jul 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 07/15/2025 at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Y. Brown conducted an unannounced annual 1-year required inspection. LPA met with Administrator Antonio Lopez and LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to eight (8) bedrooms, 2 (two) bathrooms, kitchen, common area, garage, and back yard. All indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature for clients is maintained at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the clients. Hot water temperature in the shared residents bathroom was measured at 107.3 degrees Fahrenheit. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing are safe, sanitary and in operating condition. The supply of extra hygiene was available for residents. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was observed to be last serviced on 2/19/2025. Fire drill was observed to be last conducted on 06/25/2025. The emergency Disaster plan was observed and last updated on 2/2/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Continued on LIC809C. Continued from LIC809. LPA reviewed Five (5) staff and six (6) resident records and all were current and complete. LPA reviewed a sample of medication. The following forms to be updated and submitted to CCLD by 07/22/2025: · LIC610D Emergency disaster plan (last page) · Surety Bond · LIC500 (Personnel Record) · LIC308 (Designation of facility Responsibility) No deficiencies were cited during visit. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 15, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Facility is restricting visitation

On 03/27/2025, at 12:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct initial 10-day complaint visit for the above allegation and deliver finding. LPA met with Administrator, Laly Bascao, and explained the reason for the visit. LPA spoke with Licensee, Terri Marsala, and discussed the allegations. LPA reviewed resident (R) files for R1-R7. LPA interviewed staff (S). LIC9099-C Continued Substantiated LIC9099-C (Page 5) Allegation: Facility is not checking residents blood pressure Finding: Unsubstantiated On 03/14/2025, LPA interviewed witness (W). W1 stated that the facility is not monitoring residents' blood pressure (bp) by taking their blood pressure readings. On 03/27/2025, LPA interviewed W2 that stated residents that are blood pressure medication are not getting their blood pressure monitored by facility staff. LPA interviewed S1 that stated that before a resident moves in that they will get a medication list from the hospital or skilled nursing facility that will show if the resident is on blood pressure medication. S1 stated that if the doctor's order indicates for example bp "below 140" they will not accept that resident because the facility is not a medical facility and staff are not health professionals. S1 stated that if the resident require their bp to be monitored and check daily then they will tell the resident or resident's family that they can not provide that service. LPA reviewed R1-R7 medication list and doctor's orders and there were no instructions that bp has to be monitored and checked. 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 LIC9099 -C (Page 2) Allegation: Facility is restricting visitation Finding: Substantiated On 03/14/2025, LPA interviewed witness (W). W1 stated that the facility has a sign on the front door saying that medical professionals must wear full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) before entering the facility. W1 stated that there is no mandate required that medical professionals visiting residents are required to wear full PPE. On 03/27/2025, LPA interviewed W2 that stated health professionals from home health agency are being told that they have to wear full PPE before coming inside the facility. W2 stated that there isn't any county mandate currently to require health professionals that are making home visits to have full PPE with them and to wear before entering residential home facility. On 03/27/2025, LPA interviewed S1 and S2. S1 stated that they receive notices from the county informing of contagious disease outbreaks (i.e., Covid, influenza, scabies) and some of the local facilities and that they know some of these health professionals are making visits at these facilities. S1 stated that they are protecting their residents and that they made the policy that visiting health professionals (i.e., hospice nurse, home health nurse, physical therapist, speech therapist) have to wear gown, mask and gloves. S1 stated that if the visiting health professionals do not have the PPE that they are requiring that they can go back and get the PPE and come back. S2 stated that they have told the agencies up front before any of their health agency staff arrives that they need to wear PPE. LPA observed a sign on outside front door that said, "....medical personnel must wear FULL PPE before entering facility. If you do not have FULL PPE, please reschedule your visit." Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 27, 2025 · control 15-AS-20250318143742

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87468.2(a)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Apr 7, 2025

87468.2 Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities (a) In addition to the rights listed in Section 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities...have all of the following personal rights: (1) To have a reasonable level of personal...accommodations, medical treatment...visits... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not allowing all home health, hospice, vendors and medical personnel enter the facility before wearing full PPE to make home health visits with residents. There is no local county or state guidance that wearing PPE gown, mask and gloves is a mandated requirement for health professionals which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 27, 2025

Plan of correction: Administrator will send an email to all home health and hospice agencies that they require all vendors need to wear mask, gloves and gown and also update the sign on outside door. Administraor will send a copy of the email and photo of updated sign to CCLD by POC due date.

20241 state visit · 1 document
Sep 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 09/05/2024 at 11:10 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Laly Bascao and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for capacity of nine (9) residents in which two (2) may be Bedridden. Hospice waiver for six (6) residents. Administrator certificate #6058791740 expires 02/15/2025. LPA toured facility with Laly including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 8 total bedrooms which 7 bedrooms are occupied by the residents. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 76 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 105 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. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 01/02/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 02/01/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 08/15/2024. LPA reviewed seven (7) residents records. LPA reviewed four (4) staff records and 3 of 4 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. LIC809- C Continued... LIC809-C Continued... The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and 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. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 09/12/2024: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Certificate Current Administrator’s Certificate - Reviewed Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 5, 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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  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. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  4. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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