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Angels Care Home

Small home·Licensed for 6·Brentwood, California

Licensed since 2011Licence #75601522
  • Care approvals on fileHospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,600 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,800–$5,700
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit5 of 6 beds occupiedJune 13, 2024 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJanuary 7, 2026CDSS inspection record

Angels Care Home is a small care home in Brentwood — 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 2011. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory care, dementia care and bedridden 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 Angels Care Home

Is Angels Care Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Angels Care Home licensed for?

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

Has Angels Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2011, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.

Is Angels Care Home still open?

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

What does Angels Care Home cost?

$4,600 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,800–$5,700. 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 24 small homes and similar homes within 18 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 Angels Care 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 Niduaza, Maria Dulce, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch is 2.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Angels Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

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

Angels Care Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “ANGELS CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #75601522. 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 Niduaza, Maria Dulce, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2011, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 7 state inspection visits since 2011, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2011, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2011, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is January 7, 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 2 residents
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMULATORY. LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO RESIDENTS

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

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

$4,600a month to start

Likely $3,800–$5,700

From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,600a month

Likely $3,800–$5,900

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$4,600likely $3,800–$5,700

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 18 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 $3,800–$5,900
$4,600
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,400–$9,000
$6,600
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 24 small homes and similar homes within 18 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.

24 homes like this within 18 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,150–$6,150.

  • 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 24 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 1511 Buena Vista Street, Brentwood, CA 94513Address 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 2022, the state has filed 7 documents for this home, and its records count 7 visits since 2011. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 7, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
7
Most recent visit
January 7, 2026
Occupied · June 13, 2024 visit
5 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated June 13, 2024. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2011.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025220202422020231102022110

The last 36 months — 5 of 7 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jan 7, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 01/07/2026 at 12:40 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Hall conducted an unannounced required annual inspection. LPA met with Caregiver, Liezyl Ajos and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and back yard. The facility consists of four (4) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. 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 123.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Smoke detectors/ carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 12/08/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last reviewed on 12/28/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 10/17/2025. Continued on LIC809. Continued from LIC809. Four (4) staff records were reviewed, current, and complete. LPA reviewed three (3) resident records were reviewed. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 01/14/2026. LIC308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan (last page) Liability Insurance LIC500 (Personnel Report) LPA observed the following deficiencies: At 1:37pm, LPA observed kitchen drawers had insects. At 1:39pm, LPA observed refrigerator to be unsanitary.] At 1:44pm, LPA observed shed in backyard unlocked. LPA also observed small Rubbermaid shed in backyard unlocked. At 1:50pm, LPA observed during record review R1 did not have an order for half bed rails. At 2:15pm, LPA observed facility did not have a qualified administrator. Deficiencies are cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC809D. Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the appeal rights and this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 7, 2026
20252 state visits · 2 documents
Oct 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Incident

On 10/07/2025 at 10:47AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Syess-Gibson conducted an unannounced Case Management visit regarding an incident that was reported to CCLD on 10/05/2025. LPA met with Liezyl Ajos Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. Incident report dated 10/05/2025 revealed that R1 went outside of the facility R1 was found by Brentwood Police officer(BPO) who brought R1 back to the facility. BPO did not leave a report number or contact number. Facility notified R1’s responsible party and Licensing. LPA interviewed staff (S1), obtained and reviewed documents provided which included physician's report, appraisal needs and services, staff schedule and resident’s roster. The following deficiency were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct deficiency by POC date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 7, 2025

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87705(d) · Plan of correction due date: Oct 8, 2025

(d) The licensee shall ensure that the facility has an auditory device or other staff alert feature to monitor exits on exterior doors and perimeter fence gates accessible to those residents who may be at risk for elopement.. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having an auditory device or other staff alert feature to monitor all exits on exterior doors, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 7, 2025

Plan of correction: Administrator agreed to purchase an auditory device for front door and send CCLD an email photo by POC date.

Jan 2, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 01/26/2024 at 10:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Syess-Gibson arrived unannounced to conduct Required 1 Year Annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Liezyl Ajos and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator currently holds certificate #7019104740 Expires:12/10/2025. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 6 non-ambulatory residents. LPA toured facility with Liezyl including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of six (6) total bedrooms which four (4) bedrooms are occupied by the residents and two (2) bedrooms are occupied by staff. Staff occupy the bedrooms upstairs; upstairs is not accessible to residents. 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 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 115.0 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum 7 day supply of nonperishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 10/13/2023. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 10/11/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 10/11/2024. Continue on LIC809C Continued from LIC809 LPA reviewed six (6) residents records. LPA reviewed three (3) staff records and (3) of (3) have current first aid training and associated to the facility. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 01/09/2024. · LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility · LIC 309 Administrative Organization · LIC 500 Personnel Report · LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (last page) · Liability Insurance LPA observed the following deficiency: At 12:46PM LPA observed during record review two (2) out of three (3) staff members didn't have the yearly eight (8) hours of in-service training documented in files.. The following deficiency were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct deficiency by POC date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 2, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Jun 13, 2024Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Resident left unattended in bathroom

On this day at around 10:10 am, LPAs Luisa Fontanilla and Tonica Syess-Gibson arrived unannounced to conduct investigation on the above allegation. LPAs met with Liezyl Ajos. LPAs explained to Ajos the purpose of the visit. During the course of investigation, LPAs reviewed records and interviewed Resident 1 (R1) and two staff(S1 and S3). LPAs reviewed R1's 2023 Physician's Report and Service Plan. Based on record review conducted, R1 has Dementia and needs assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). On 5/31/2024, S1 states R1 was assisted by S2 to the bathroom then waited outside the bathroom with the door ajar. S3 then came to switch with S2 to assist R1 as R1's preference is a female staff. S3 noticed the door was locked and could not open the door. S3 asked assistance from other staff to get the door opened. continuation on Lic 9099C Unsubstantiated S1 and a hospice nurse who was at the facility responded and were able to open the door. LPAs interviewed the nurse who states that R1 was inside the bathroom for approximately 5 minutes. The nurse states R1 was observed smiling and sitting on the toilet when the door was opened. Staff interviewed denied leaving R1 in the bathroom unattended. Staff stated the door was accidentally locked by one of the residents but has been replaced by new hardware that doesn't require a key when locked. LPAs interviewed R1 who states that R1 likes and feels safe living at the facility. R1 states R1 likes the staff. However, R1 states that R1 prefers a female caregiver. R1 does not recall the incident that happened on May 31, 2024 when R1 got locked in the bathroom. Based on interviews and record reviews conducted, the above allegation is 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. No deficiencies during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 13, 2024 · control 15-AS-20240603164253
Jan 26, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 01/26/2024 at 12:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Gomez arrived unannounced to conduct Required 1 Year Annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Liezyl Ajos and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 6 Non Ambulatory. LPA toured facility with Liezyl including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 6 total bedrooms which 4 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 2 bedrooms are occupied by staff. Staff occupy the bedrooms upstairs, upstairs is not accessible to residents. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 72 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 119.3 degrees Fahrenheit and 120 degrees Fahrenheit in master bathroom. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum 7 day supply of nonperishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 10/11/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. LPA reviewed 5 residents records. LPA reviewed 3 staff records and 3 of 3 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 26, 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.

Life here

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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.

  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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