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Aspire Residential Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·Stockton, California

Licensed since 2020Licence #392700746
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,250 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,250
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit4 of 6 beds occupiedSeptember 26, 2023 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitFebruary 18, 2026CDSS inspection record

Aspire Residential Care is a small care home in Stockton — 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 2020. 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 Aspire Residential Care

Is Aspire Residential Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Aspire Residential Care licensed for?

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

Has Aspire Residential Care been cited?

2 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 12 state visits over the same years.

Is Aspire Residential Care still open?

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

What does Aspire Residential Care cost?

$4,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,450–$5,250. 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 24 small homes and similar homes within 32 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.

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 Aspire Residential Care 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 Aspire Residential Care, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

St. Joseph's Medical Center of Stockton is 4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Aspire Residential Care 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.

Aspire Residential Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “ASPIRE RESIDENTIAL CARE, LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #392700746. 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 Aspire Residential Care, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 12 state inspection visits since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 2 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 12 state visits in that period.
  • 2 complaints and 2 substantiated allegations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is February 18, 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-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 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. 6 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6 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

$4,250a month to start

Likely $3,450–$5,250

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

Likely monthly total

$4,250a month

Likely $3,450–$5,450

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
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$4,250likely $3,450–$5,250

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 32 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 $3,450–$5,450
$4,250
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,050–$8,600
$6,250
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 32 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 32 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$5,000.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 24 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 121 Mckelvey Avenue, Stockton, CA 95210Address 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 11 documents for this home, and its records count 12 visits since 2020. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated February 18, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
12
Most recent visit
February 18, 2026
Occupied · September 26, 2023 visit
4 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 3 complaint reports the state published for this home, dated January 18, 2022 to September 26, 2023. 3 of the 3 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (2), “Unsubstantiated” (1). 3 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 3 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 citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations2typical 0
  • Total complaints2typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2020.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020251102024110202334220223302021110

The last 36 months — 3 of 11 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Feb 18, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Albert Johnson arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct an annual inspection visit. LPA met with Administrator Khanh Farkas and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry room, living area, common TV area, and outside of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Facility is a residential care facility for the elderly with a current census of 0. Facility is currently in process of seeking vendorship through regional center and does not have residents in care. Facility does not have active staff members at this time. Facility has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms for resident use. Facility has a dining area off the kitchen and a formal living room. The facility has an approved infection control plan in place. Water temperature reads 105*F to 120*F. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. The facility common areas were clean and furnished. Smoke and carbon detectors were in good repair. Fire extinguisher was checked. All toxins and other dangerous items including sharp objects were locked. Medication storage area was observed to be locked. First aid kit was observed to have adequate supplies and accessible to staff. Facility’s liability insurance is current and update to date per regulatory requirements. Facility does not contain any bodies of water. LPA observed personal rights, resident council and complaint information posted. Facility has appropriate internet access available. LPA reviewed facility’s disaster plan to ensure regulatory compliance. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, no deficiencies were observed during this visit. Roof in the garage is leaking and is being fixed. Exit interview was held.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 18, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Feb 12, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 2-12-25 at 2:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Bilger arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct an annual inspection visit. LPA met with Administrator Khanh Farkas and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry room, living area, common TV area, and outside of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Facility is a residential care facility for the elderly with a current census of 0. Facility is currently in process of seeking vendorship through regional center and does not have residents in care. Facility does not have active staff members at this time. Facility has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms for resident use. Facility has a dining area off the kitchen and a formal living room. LPA also conducted the inspection using the CARE tool. The facility has an approved infection control plan in place. Water temperature reads 105*F to 120*F. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. The facility common areas were clean and furnished. Smoke and carbon detectors were in good repair. Fire extinguisher was checked 5-20-24. All toxins and other dangerous items including sharp objects were locked. Medication storage area was observed to be locked. First aid kit was observed to have adequate supplies and accessible to staff. {Cont on 809C} Facility’s liability insurance is current and update to date per regulatory requirements. Facility does not contain any bodies of water. LPA observed personal rights, resident council and complaint information posted. Facility has appropriate internet access available. LPA reviewed facility’s disaster plan to ensure regulatory compliance. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, no deficiencies were observed during this visit. Exit interview was held and a report was given to Administratorthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 12, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Feb 22, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 2-22-24 at 10:23am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Bilger arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct an annual inspection visit. LPA met with back up administrator and facility consultant Rolando Santiago and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator of Record Khanh Farkas was made aware of LPAs visit and purpose. LPA inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry room, living area, common TV area, and outside of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Facility is a residential care facility for the elderly with a current census of 0. Facility is currently in process of seeking vendorship through regional center and does not have residents in care. Facility does not have active staff members at this time. Facility has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms for resident use. Facility has a dining area off the kitchen and a formal living room. LPA also conducted the inspection using the CARE tool. The facility has an approved infection control plan in place. Water temperature reads 105*F to 120*F in the bathroom and room temperature reads 70*F. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. The facility common areas were clean and furnished. Smoke and carbon detectors were in good repair. Fire extinguisher was checked 10-3-23. Facility has an emergency food and water kit. All toxins and other dangerous items including sharp objects were locked. Medication storage area was observed to be locked. First aid kit was observed to have adequate supplies and accessible to staff. LPA reviewed 5 previous staff and 4 previous resident files to ensure compliance. {Cont on 809C} Resident files reviewed contained all required contents including updated admission agreements, medical assessments, and updated appraisal forms as required. Facility’s liability insurance is current and update to date per regulatory requirements. Facility does not contain any bodies of water. LPA observed personal rights, resident council and complaint information posted. Facility has appropriate internet access available. LPA reviewed facility’s disaster plan to ensure regulatory compliance. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, no deficiencies were observed during this visit. Exit interview was held and a report was given to back up Administrator Ronaldo Santiago.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 22, 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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Before you call

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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. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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