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Arbor House
Small home·Licensed for 4·South San Francisco, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchairState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,300 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,500
- Home sizeLicensed for 4Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit3 of 3 beds occupiedSeptember 13, 2023 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitFebruary 27, 2026CDSS inspection record
Arbor House is a small care home in South San Francisco — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 4 residents since 2021. Dementia care, hospice 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 Arbor House
Is Arbor House licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Arbor House licensed for?
4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Arbor House been cited?
2 Type A and 5 Type B citations since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 24 state visits over the same years.
Is Arbor House still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Arbor House cost?
$5,300 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,300–$6,500. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes 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 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in South San Francisco that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $5,500 to $5,938 a month, and the middle figure is $5,750 (n = 7 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 Arbor House 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 Golden State Consulting Group LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco is 0.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Arbor House keep a resident on hospice?
Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”
Arbor House license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ARBOR HOUSE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #415601122. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Golden State Consulting Group LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 24 state inspection visits since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 2 Type A and 5 Type B citations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 24 state visits in that period.
- 5 complaints and 7 substantiated allegations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is February 27, 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 3 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careNot on file · ask the home
- 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. 3 NON-AMBULATORY
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
5 questions to ask the home — nothing on file yet
- 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?”
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver not on file
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
- 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
$5,300a month to start
Likely $4,300–$6,500
From 17 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,300a month
Likely $4,300–$6,650
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,300likely $4,300–$6,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes 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 $4,300–$6,650
- $5,300
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,050–$9,750
- $7,300
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 17 small homes 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.
17 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,750–$6,350.
- 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 17 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Bel Amor IIISouth San Francisco · 0.3 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Tlc Home CareSouth San Francisco · 0.7 mi · Small home$5,750Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Heirloom Rose GardenSouth San Francisco · 0.8 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Mccaffrey's Care HomeSouth San Francisco · 0.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Heirloom Gardens of Daly CityDaly City · 1.1 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Delia's Retirement HomeSouth San Francisco · 1.1 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Prn Care HomeDaly City · 1.1 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Damenik's HomeSouth San Francisco · 1.2 mi · Mid-size home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Bougainvilleas Care HomeSouth San Francisco · 1.3 mi · Mid-size home$5,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Family Affair Care HomeSan Bruno · 1.5 mi · Mid-size home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Access Care CenterSan Bruno · 1.8 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Westborough Manor 6San Bruno · 1.8 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Home at CrestmoorSan Bruno · 1.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Araville Residential Care Home IISan Bruno · 2.1 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ahau Boarding Care HomeSan Bruno · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- San Bruno Care HomeSan Bruno · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Anamarie Care HomeDaly City · 2.9 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 330 Arbor Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080Address 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 20 documents for this home, and its records count 24 visits since 2021. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated February 27, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 24
- Most recent visit
- February 27, 2026
- Occupied · September 13, 2023 visit
- 3 of 3 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 5 complaint reports the state published for this home, dated March 9, 2022 to September 13, 2023. 5 of the 5 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (4), “Unsubstantiated” (1). 5 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 5 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 citations2typical 0
- Type B citations5typical 0
- Substantiated allegations7typical 0
- Total complaints5typical 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 2021.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 7 of 20 documents
Feb 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
On 2/27/2026, LPA Grace Donato conducted an unannounced Case Management-Other visit. LPA met with House Manager Veronica Rozario and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA delivered an immediate exclusion letter for a staff member who is currently associated in the facility. The letter was given to and reviewed by the House Manager. This report is reviewed and discussed, and a copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 27, 2026
Nov 14, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 11/14/2025, LPA Yi Sam Jian made an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA met with staff, Veronica Rozario. The licensee, Victoria Alejandro, was contacted by phone to obtain permission for staff to sign the report. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside including all of resident rooms, garage/laundry area, and kitchen area. All outdoor and indoor passageway were free and clear of obstruction. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Kitchen was inspected, sufficient supply of food observed. Medications, toxins and sharps stored appropriately and inaccessible to clients, a comfortable temperature was maintained, hot water temperature inspected to be compliant, furnishing and lighting was sufficient for comfort and safety. Carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector system inspected and met the requirements. fire extinguisher checked and fully charged. Facility has a written emergency disaster plan. Licensee has at least one completed first aid kit. Facility has an updated log for emergency drill are done every month. A technical violation was noted due to the facility’s ongoing process of securing signatures for the reappraisal. No deficiencies are cited at this time. Report is reviewed with staff and a copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 14, 2025
The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Apr 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Health Checks
On 4/19/2025, LPA Grace Donato conducted an unannounced case management-health checks visit. LPA met with House Manager (HM), Veronica Rozario and explained the purpose of the visit. This visit is to conduct health and safety check after the facility had to evacuate due to foul odor emitting from the bathroom. LPA toured the facility and observed that the bathroom tiles have been replaced due to it being torn to fix the leaking pipes under. There is no more odor emitting from the entrance of the bathroom. LPA took photos of the fixed bathroom and requested the before images taken by HM. Residents will be checking out of the hotel today at 11 am and move back to the facility. LPA requested work orders and permits and other documentation. LPA also requested and updated Emergency Disaster Plan. No deficiencies cited today. Report is reviewed and copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 19, 2025
Apr 14, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Collateral
On 4/14/2025, LPA Grace Donato conducted an unannounced collateral visit at Embassy Suites located in Burlingame, CA. LPA met with House Manager (HM), Veronica Rozario and explained the purpose of the visit. This visit is in response to emergency relocation due to ongoing bathroom repair in the facility because of bathroom pipes emitting foul odor. During the visit at the hotel, LPA observed 4 hotel rooms housing 1 client in each room. Clients rooms were observed with clients' personal belongings, water, snacks, bathroom, towels, bed. Clients are currently having breakfast at the lobby and will go out for day program. No staff members will be sleeping in the clients' rooms as all staff are wake-staff. HM indicated they will provide breakfast to clients; cereal, fruits and eggs with milk, coffee or juice and for lunch and dinner they will have take-out. According to HM, the tentative check out date from the hotel is on 4/16/2025 and might be extended depending on the ongoing repairs. HM will notify LPA before clients will be moved back to the facility. No citations are issued during the visit. Report is reviewed and a copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 14, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 12/3/23, LPA Grace Donato made an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator Nilda Alpon, House Manager Veronica Rozario, Licensee Victoria Alejandro. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside including all of resident rooms, garage/laundry area, and kitchen area. LPA observed all residents to have left for community outing. While touring the facility it was observed that the room temperature was at 69 deg F. Hot water was also tested in the bathrooms and the temperature was 118 deg F. The facility is observed to be clean, odorless, and well maintained. Residents bedrooms were observed to be well organized and fully furnished with adequate lighting. Sharps and toxic materials were observed locked in a cabinet. Food supply was observed with an adequate two day perishable and seven day non-perishable. Carbon monoxide/smoke detectors, and fire extinguisher were present throughout the facility. Facility has an updated log for emergency drill are done every month. Four resident records and four staff records were reviewed. Resident’s PNI money was counted and all accounted for. Centrally stored medication was locked in the medicine cart and inaccessible by residents. All medication was labeled and sorted by resident name. All medication logs are complete and updated. LPA requested licensee to submit the following: LIC 500 Personnel Report, Liability Insurance. No deficiencies are cited at this time. Report is reviewed with licensee and a copy is providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 3, 2024
Dec 22, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Collateral
On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced collateral visit in order to deliver documents related to a substantiated complaint allegation; complaint number 14-AS-20230223154313 for Cypress Home #415601119, which is the sister facility of Arbor House. Cypress Home is currently closed with no residents in care. LPA met with administrator Nilda Alpon and explained the purpose of today's visit. LPA delivered the documents to Nilda Alpon. No citations issued. Report is reviewed with Nilda.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 22, 2023
Dec 12, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 12/12/23, LPA Grace Donato made an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator Nilda Alpon, House Manager Veronica Rozario, Licensee Victoria Alejandro. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside including all of resident rooms, garage/laundry area, and kitchen area. LPA observed all residents to have left for Adult Day Program. While touring the facility it was observed that the room temperature was at 67 deg F. Hot water was also tested in the bathrooms and the temperature was 118 deg F. The facility is observed to be clean, odorless, and well maintained. Residents bedrooms were observed to be well organized and fully furnished with adequate lighting. Sharps and toxic materials were observed locked in a cabinet in the garage area and inaccessible to residents. Food supply was observed with an adequate two day perishable and seven day non-perishable. Carbon monoxide/ smoke detectors, and fire extinguisher were present throughout the facility. Facility has an updated log for emergency drill are done every month. Three resident records and three staff records were reviewed. Resident’s PNI money was counted and all accounted for with proper log. Staff have criminal record and fingerprint clearances, First Aid/CPR certifications on file. Resident records were reviewed and were observed to be complete with documents such as Admission Agreements, Medical Assessments, and Needs and Service Plans. Centrally stored medication was locked in the medicine cart and inaccessible by residents. All medication was labeled and sorted by resident name. All medication logs are complete and updated. LPA requested licensee to submit the following: LIC 500 Personnel Report, Liability Insurance. No deficiencies are cited at this time. Report is reviewed with licensee and a copy is providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 12, 2023
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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The nearest licensed homes in San Mateo County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Rose Amor
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Capay Home
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Manalo's Board & Care II
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