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Backer Senior Carehome
Small home·Licensed for 6·Fresno, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Typical starting rate$4,000 a monthTypical in Fresno County · likely $2,950–$5,500
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedFebruary 13, 2023 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitSeptember 17, 2025CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderJmj Careservices LLCSince 2016 · 2 licensed homes
Backer Senior Carehome is a small care home in Fresno — 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 2016. Bedridden care is not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 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 Backer Senior Carehome
Is Backer Senior Carehome licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Backer Senior Carehome licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Backer Senior Carehome been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Backer Senior Carehome still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Backer Senior Carehome cost?
$4,000 a month to start is typical in Fresno County, likely $2,950–$5,500. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 5 small homes publish in Fresno County, with a wider likely range. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Fresno that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,450 to $5,175 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 5 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 Backer Senior Carehome 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 Jmj Careservices LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Jmj Careservices LLC — at least 4 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is 2.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Backer Senior Carehome keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Backer Senior Carehome license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “BACKER SENIOR CAREHOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #107206937. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Jmj Careservices LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 2 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is September 17, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
State licensing record · September 13, 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 FOUR.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 13, 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 13, 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
Typical starting rate
$4,000a month to start
Likely $2,950–$5,500
From homes this size in Fresno County · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,000a month
Likely $2,950–$5,650
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
Starting monthly rate$4,000likely $2,950–$5,500
Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 5 small homes publish in Fresno County, with a wider likely range. 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 $2,950–$5,650
- $4,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,700–$8,600
- $6,000
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 worksWhy this is a county figure
Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 5 small homes publish in Fresno County, with a wider likely range. This home’s own rate is not on file.
- 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 7 nearby homes that publish a rate
- Palo Alto Senior Care HomeFresno · 3.7 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Green VillaFresno · 4.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Joyful Living RcheFresno · 5.1 mi · Small home$3,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Carmel Village Memory CareClovis · 5.4 mi · Mid-size home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · independent living private cottage/casita · seen September 9, 2026
- Serenity Garden Home 2Fresno · 9.9 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Close to Home Residential CareFresno · 11 mi · Small home$5,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Harvest at FowlerFowler · 17 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 9127 N Backer Ave, Fresno, CA 93720Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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The state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.
Since 2021, the state has filed 7 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2016. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated September 17, 2025.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- September 17, 2025
- Occupied · February 13, 2023 visit
- 6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 2 complaint reports the state published for this home, dated February 13, 2023. 2 of the 2 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (2). 2 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 2 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 citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 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 2016.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 2 of 7 documents
Sep 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 09/17/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Vega arrived unannounced at the above facility to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and requested to meet with the Administrator - Arlene Bautista. Facility staff contacted Administrator - Arlene Bautista and Assistant Administrator (AA), Elisa Pua, who arrived a short time later. Facility tour conducted with AA. All pathways, entrances and exits were clear from obstructions. Inspecting kitchen LPA observed the required 7-day supply of non-perishable food and 2- day supply of fresh perishables to be properly stored. An emergency disaster supply was observed. LPA observed signs promoting hand washing, social distancing, and cough/sneeze etiquette throughout facility. LPA toured the facility kitchen. LPA observed a 30-day supply of PPE and cleaning supplies. Fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of 05/16/2025 All residents’ bedrooms were observed to be with comfortable temperature at 77 Degrees F. Residents’ bathroom was observed, hand washing signs posted, trash can have lid. Water Temperature was measure in Bathroom at 112.6 Degrees F. Continued on LIC 809C Medications observed to be locked in a cabinet in the hallway. LPA reviewed MAR at the time of inspection medications were administered correctly and documents are up to date. Cleaning supplies were observed to be in a locked cabinet in the laundry room. An outdoor seating area was observed for residents in care. LPA reviewed Staff and Resident files. Resident files observed to have update information. LPA is requesting the following documents be submitted to the Fresno CCL office by 10/01/2025: Current copy of Administrator Certificate, Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308), Administrator Organization (LIC 309), Affidavit regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400), Liability Insurance, Emergency and Disaster Plan (LIC 610E) Personnel Report (LIC 500), Register of Facility Clients/Residents for (LIC 9020A) Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was discussed and provided to Assistant Administrator, Elisa Pua, the report was signed and copy of this report was provided to Assistant Administrator for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 17, 2025
Sep 17, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 09/17/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Vega arrived unannounced at the above facility to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and requested to meet with the Administrator. Facility staff informed LPA that Administrator was not present in the facility and was granted entry to the facility. Facility staff contacted Assistant Administrator (AA), Elisa Pua, who arrived a short time later. Facility tour conducted with AA. All pathways, entrances and exits were clear from obstructions except Fire Exit 4 per facility sketch. Fire Exit 4 was obstructed which presents a fire clearance issue. Inspecting kitchen LPA observed the required 7-day supply of non-perishable food and 2- day supply of fresh perishables to be properly stored. An emergency disaster supply was observed. LPA observed signs promoting hand washing, social distancing, and cough/sneeze etiquette throughout facility. LPA toured the facility kitchen. LPA observed a 30-day supply of PPE and cleaning supplies. Fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of 09/10/2024 All residents’ bedrooms were observed to be with comfortable temperature. Residents’ bathroom was observed, hand washing signs posted, trash can have lid. Medications observed to be locked in a cabinet in the hallway. LPA reviewed MAR; it appears to be administered properly. Cleaning supplies were observed to be in a locked cabinet in the laundry room. An outdoor seating area was observed for residents in care. LPA reviewed Staff and Resident files. Resident files observed to have update information. Continued on LIC 809C LPA is requesting the following documents be submitted to the Fresno CCL office by 10/01/2024: Current copy of Administrator Certificate, Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308), Administrator Organization (LIC 309), Affidavit regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400), Liability Insurance, Emergency and Disaster Plan (LIC 610E) Personnel Report (LIC 500), Register of Facility Clients/Residents for (LIC 9020A) Based on observation, a deficiency is being cited in accordance to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 on the attached LIC 809D, AA informed of 24 hour POC for Deficiency, 3 Technical Violations were provided and one Technical Advisory Exit interview conducted and a plan of correction was reviewed and developed with Assistant Administrator. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and provided to Assistant Administrator, Lisa Pua, the report was signed and copy of this report was provided to Assistant Administrator for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 17, 2024
The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Jmj Careservices LLC, licensed since 2016, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Riverside Senior Carehome · Fresno
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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