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Aunt Dottie's Place 2

Small home·Licensed for 6·Orangevale, California

Licensed since 2025Licence #345920235
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,500 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,700–$5,550
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitMay 20, 2026CDSS inspection record

Aunt Dottie's Place 2 is a small care home in Orangevale — 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 2025.

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 Aunt Dottie's Place 2

Is Aunt Dottie's Place 2 licensed?

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

How many residents is Aunt Dottie's Place 2 licensed for?

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

Has Aunt Dottie's Place 2 been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.

Is Aunt Dottie's Place 2 still open?

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

What does Aunt Dottie's Place 2 cost?

$4,500 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,700–$5,550. 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 13 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 Orangevale that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $4,375 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (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 Aunt Dottie's Place 2 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 Aunt Dottie's Place 2, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville is 3.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Aunt Dottie's Place 2 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.

Aunt Dottie's Place 2 license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “AUNT DOTTIE'S PLACE 2”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #345920235. 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 Aunt Dottie's Place 2, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 7 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is May 20, 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 careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident

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. SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS IN # 1,2,5,6,7 OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #4 ONLY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6) RESIDENTS. ROOM #3 HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR CAREGIVERS ROOM.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

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

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

3 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?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,500a month to start

Likely $3,700–$5,550

From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,500a month

Likely $3,700–$5,750

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
  • Starting monthly rate$4,500likely $3,700–$5,550

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 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 $3,700–$5,750
$4,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,300–$8,850
$6,500
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 13 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.

13 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$5,500.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 13 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 6934 Hickory Avenue, Orangevale, CA 95662Address 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 2025, the state has filed 7 documents for this home, and its records count 7 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 20, 2026.

On file since
2025
State visits
7
Most recent visit
May 20, 2026

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2025.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20262202025450

The last 36 months — 7 of 7 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents
May 20, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Talwinder Bains arrived on 5/20/26 to conduct case management visit. LPA met with Staff and explained the purpose of today's visit. Staff notified, Licensee/Administrator, Selam Kidane regarding LPA's visit and administrator came after short while and assisted LPA with today's visit. The Department received a request from the facility on April 29, 2026 to convert the garage into residents living quarters. The facility obtained permits from the appropriate agency to convert the garage into two separate bedrooms. The fire department conducted an inspection on 5/8/26 and approved rooms 6 and 7 to serve two non-ambulatory residents. During today’s visit, the converted rooms were found to be in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. No citations were issued during this visit. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 20, 2026
Apr 22, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Talwinder Bains arrived at the facility unannounced on 4/22/26 to conduct a Annual Inspection utilizing the CARE inspection tool. LPA met with staff and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA requested for staff to notify Administrator that LPA is present at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Administrator, Selam Kinade, arrived after a short while to assist. LPA and administrator toured the interior and exterior of the facility together to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, resident bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, and backyard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. The home is clean. Pool in outside area was properly fenced and secured. Facility was conducting fire drills per requirement. Water temperature was within compliance. LPA reviewed 3 residents files and their medications records. Files are complete and organized. Medications review did not indicate any concerns. LPA reviewed 3 staff files. Files are complete. Several topics and resources discussed. No deficiencies are noted for this visit per Title 22 Regulations. Report reviewed and copy was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 22, 2026
20254 state visits · 5 documents
Nov 3, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

On 11/03/2025 at 4::00 PM, an informal conference was conducted with Sacramento Regional Office via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of this informal conference meeting is to discuss the deficiencies observed from facility visit on 10/21/25 and to address current issues at facility. Present in the meeting were Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Laura Munoz , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Talwinder Bains, and licensee/administrator, Selam Kidane. The Administrator was told that this Informal conference is a part of the Administrative Action process, and that further noncompliance may result in an elevation to a formal noncompliance conference, which could lead to a referral to the Department's legal division for possible revocation of license. The informal conference process was explained during this meeting. Issues discussed during the meeting were: - Residents’ Personal Rights - Complete residents and staffs records and readily available for department audit - Staff need to be fingerprint cleared and associated with facility prior employment - Facility’s Operation and Maintenance - Adequate staffing at facility per residents needs - Administrator’s availability and oversight with facility’s operation - Compliance with Fire Clearance as approved in facility file The facility has stated they will do the following to achieve continued and substantial compliance: • Submit a letter of understanding of Title 22 by 11/10/25 • Reach out to Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) as a resource. Technical Support Program (TSP) was offered and accepted. No deficiencies were cited per Title 22 Regulations . Exit interview conducted. Informal meeting concluded and a copy of report was provided to the facility via email. A copy must be signed and returned to the Department by 11/04/25 by 5PM.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 3, 2025
Oct 21, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Talwinder Bains arrived on 10/21/25 to conduct the post licensing inspection. LPA met with Staff, Abraham Tewelderhan and explained the purpose of today's visit. LPA reviewed three (3) residents files and found them to be incomplete. LPA observed that main facility entry door ,backside door, resident's bathroom doors had padlock on it and residents cannot enter or exit without staff's assistance. Staff indicated doors were locked so residents cannot AWOL from the facility. The facility is restricting resident's from entering and exiting the facility which was not allowed per Title 22 Regulations. Civil Penalties are being assessed today in the amount of $500. Deficiencies were observed and cited per Title 22, CCR Regulations as listed on LIC 809-D. Civil penalties shall be assessed if facility does not comply with POC requirements which were issued today. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report and appeal rights were provided. ( this case management is related to post licensing visit which was conducted on 10/21/25).the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 21, 2025

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87468(a)(1)(6) · Plan of correction due date: Oct 22, 2025

87468.1 -Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities -(a)Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights:(6) To leave or depart the facility at any time and to not be locked into any room, building, or on facility premises by day or night. This does not prohibit a licensee from establishing house rules, such as locking doors at night to protect residents....this requirement is not as evidenced by; LPA observed that facility has locked front entry door, backside door, resident's bathroom door with padlock which pose a immediate health and safety risks for residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 21, 2025

Plan of correction: Administrator shall submit a letter of understanding of this regulation and will train staff as well. Administrator shall ensure that all exits are accessible to residents at all times. All POC documents are due by 10/22/25. Staff removed padlock from front entrance doors while LPA was present. Civil Penalties assess in the amount $500.

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR87506(b) · Plan of correction due date: Nov 4, 2025

87506; (b) Each resident's record shall contain at least the following information: This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on record review, documents were not complete/filled for 2 out of 3 residents files , which poses an potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 21, 2025

Plan of correction: Administrator shall send a letter of understanding of this regulation and shall ensure that all residents files are complete and all paperwork is filled out. All POC documents are due by 11/04/25.

Oct 21, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Post Licensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Talwinder Bains arrived on 10/21/25 to conduct the post licensing inspection. LPA met with Staff, Abraham Tewelderhan and explained the purpose of today's visit. During today's annual inspection, the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement Tool was used. LPA reviewed three (3) residents files. LPA requested staff files for audit but they were not available. 2 staff were working at the facility without fingerprint clearance .Deficiencies were observed and cited as listed on 809-D. LPA toured the facility to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. The areas toured included resident rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas and outside area. The food supply is within compliance, 2 days of perishable and 7 days worth of non-perishable food items. Grab bars were present at the toilet and in the shower. All exits were unobstructed. LPA checked the kitchen area for the ability to prepare and store food. LPA observed the area used for medication to be locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector at the care home are operational. Following issues were observed during today's visit: 2 staff working without fingerprint clearance , no staff's files were available for department audit, incomplete residents files, therefore citations were issued as listed on LIC809-D. LPA requested a copy of the LIC308, LIC 500, LIC610E and current liability insurance to be sent to the Department by 10/31/25. Deficiencies were observed and cited per Title 22, CCR Regulations as listed on LIC 809-D. Civil penalties shall be assessed if facility does not comply with POC requirements which were issued today. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 21, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 04/03/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Talwinder Bains met with Administrator, Selam Kidane to conduct a announced Pre- Licensing visit. The facility has a fire clearance for five (5) non-ambulatory and one (1) bedridden residents . Facility has no residents at this time. LPA conducted an inspection of the care home to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. LPA inspected 4 bedrooms for residents, 3 bathrooms, common area, family room, kitchen, laundry room ,garage and outdoor area. LPA observed facility to be properly furnished, including appropriate bedding and lighting in the facility . Bathrooms were in sanitary condition and properly maintained. LPA checked the kitchen area for the ability to prepare and store food. LPA observed cleaning products and other toxins to be locked away. LPA observed the area used for medications to be locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors at the care home to be operational. Fire extinguisher and first aid kit are maintained and ready for emergency use. Water temperature was observed at 110 degrees F. Applicant agrees to notify LPA once first resident is admitted. A working telephone has been set up for residents use. Pre-licensing passed and Component III (RCFE) was waived as applicant is associated with other facilities licensed by the department. Facility has satisfied all requirements in accordance to Title 22, California Code of Regulations. Application is pending and LPA will forward findings to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) for final review and approval. CAB will further contact applicant on final status of application. A copy of this report was provided to the facility. Exit interview conducted.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 3, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: KIDANE, SELAM - Licensee/Adminsitrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On 03/11/2025, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 11, 2025
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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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.

  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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