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Begonia Residential Care Home

Small home·Licensed for 6·Union City, California

Licensed since 2008Licence #15601313
(510) 429-7250From the state roster · September 13, 2026Plan a visit
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$3,500 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $2,850–$4,350
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitFebruary 23, 2026CDSS inspection record

Begonia Residential Care Home is a small care home in Union City — 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 2008. Dementia care and bedridden care are 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 Begonia Residential Care Home

Is Begonia Residential Care Home licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is Begonia Residential Care Home licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Begonia Residential Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2008, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Begonia Residential Care Home still open?

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

What does Begonia Residential Care Home cost?

$3,500 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $2,850–$4,350. 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 8 small homes and similar homes within 5 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 34 other homes of a similar licensed size across Alameda County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $5,735 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 34 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 Begonia Residential Care Home take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Bolloso, Jovita, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Washington Hospital is 2.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Begonia Residential Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Begonia Residential Care Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “BEGONIA RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #15601313. 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 Bolloso, Jovita, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2008, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2008, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2008, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2008, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is February 23, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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 2 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. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO (2) RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

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

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

    State licensing record · September 13, 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

$3,500a month to start

Likely $2,850–$4,350

From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$3,500a month

Likely $2,850–$4,550

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$3,500likely $2,850–$4,350

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 5 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 $2,850–$4,550
$3,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,350–$7,800
$5,500
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 8 small homes and similar homes within 5 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.

8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,500–$4,500.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 34814 Begonia Street, Union City, CA 94587Address 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 2022, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2008. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated February 23, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
6
Most recent visit
February 23, 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 2008.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025120202411020231102022110

The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents

The full record on the state’s site →
20261 state visit · 1 document
Feb 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

At approximately 9:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year annual inspection and met with Staff Members, Lutgarda Marquez, Caregivers and explained the purpose of the visit. Jovita Bollisos, Administrator arrived at approximately 9:45AM. LPA conducted a tour of the facility and observed the following: the facility consists of 4 bedrooms 3 bedrooms are occupied by residents and 1 is occupied by staff and 2 shared bathrooms. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present. There is a sufficient supply of hygiene products, paper products, and linens available for residents use. LPA reviewed 6 Residents records. LPA reviewed 3 staff files. Administrator's Certificate (6011284740) was current with an expiration date of 10/26/26. Continued on LIC809C. Facility's fire extinguishers were observed to be full. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Hot water temperatures for all sinks in facility were within Title 22 regulations of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility has a surety bond effective 6/1/24 to 6/1/27 and Liability Insurance effective 7/07/25 to 7/7/26. Deficiencies observed by LPA during tour: · At 10:30AM LPA observed molded fruit in the plastic bag in the refrigerator. · At 10:35AM LPA observed unlocked medication inside RM 1. . At 10:40AM LPA observed staff using RM1 closet to store their personal belongings. · At 10:45AM LPA observed unlocked chemical cleaning in the bathroom cabinet and backyard. . At 11:30AM LPA observed staff files are incomplete during files review. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 23, 2026
20251 state visit · 2 documents
Feb 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

At approximately 10:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year annual inspection and met with Staff Members, Ellen Salazar, Caregivers and explained the purpose of the visit. Jovita Bollisos, Administrator arrived at approximately 10:30AM. LPA conducted a tour of the facility and observed the following: the facility consists of 4 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present. There is a sufficient supply of hygiene products, paper products, and linens available for clients use. LPA reviewed 6 Clients records, which were all complete. LPA reviewed a sample of staff records. LPA reviewed 5 staff files. Staff files were complete. Administrator's Certificate# (6011284740) was current with an expiration date of 10/26/26. Facility's fire extinguishers were last inspected 7/15/2024. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Hot water temperatures for all sinks in facility were within Title 22 regulations of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility have a surety bond effective 6/1/24 to 6/1/27. Continued on LIC809C. Continued on LIC809C. Deficiencies observed by LPA during tour: · At 12:30PM LPA observed 3 knives, and 1 scissors unlocked located in the kitchen. · At 12:55PM LPA observed open packages of ham, cheese, Ect, and vegetables that are dried inside the refrigerator. · At 1:00PM LPA observed mouse or rat droppings underneath the sink cabinet. · At 1:10PM LPA observed prescribe medication unlocked in the refrigerator, kitchen cabinet, and bathroom. · At 1:25PM LPA observed emergency exit is being blocked in resident room. · At 1:35PM LPA observed unlocked and located, Lysol wipes in the kitchen area, and bleach underneath the sink. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Exit interview conducted. A copy this report and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 20, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies

During an annual on 2/20/2025 at 10:40 a.m., LPA, K. Nguyen reviewed S1 file and observed current First Aid/CPR and fingerprint clearance but are not associated to the facility. LPA check with guardian and verfied that S1 is not associated to the facility. The deficiency was observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiency by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. *An immediate $100.00 civil penalty will be assessed on today's date for reported violation within 12month. * Exit interview conducted. A copy of the LIC421FC, this report and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 20, 2025

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87355(c) · Plan of correction due date: Feb 27, 2025

87355 Criminal Record Clearance (c) A licensee or applicant for a license may request a transfer of a criminal record clearance from one state licensed facility to another, or from Trust Line to a state licensed facility by providing the following documents to the Department: Base on files reviewed, and interview S1 file and observed current First Aid/CPR and fingerprint clearance but are not associated to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 20, 2025

Plan of correction: Administrator agree to associate S1 to the faciliyt and submit proof to CCLD by POC date.

20241 state visit · 1 document
Feb 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

At approximately 9:45AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Carol Fowler and Tonica Syess-Gibson arrived unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year annual inspection and met with Staff Members, Delia Martinez, Caregivers. Maria Janice Vizcarra, acting Administrator arrived at approximately 11:05AM. LPA conducted a tour of the facility and observed the following: the facility was clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present. There is a sufficient supply of hygiene products, paper products, and linens available for resident use. Medication was centrally stored and secure. LPA reviewed 4 of 6 resident records, which were all complete. LPA reviewed a sample of staff records. LPA reviewed 3 staff files. Staff files were complete. Administrator's Certificate# (6011284740) was current with an expiration date of 10/26/2024 The facility conducted fire and evacuation drill on 1/21/2024. Facility's fire extinguishers were last inspected 12/13/2023. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. The amount of fresh and non-perishable foods are within regulation. Hot water temperatures for all sinks in facility were within Title 22 regulations of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Continued on LIC809C. Continued from LIC809 LPAs requested the following documents to update facility file: · Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308) · Control of Property · Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610D) · Updated Liability Insurance Facility Documents to be submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by due date of Friday, 02/21/2024. Deficiencies observed by LPA during tour: At 10:00AM LPAs observed 3 scissors unlocked located in the kitchen. At 10:49AM LPAs observed glade in bedroom #2. At 10:50AM LPAs observed unlocked scissors in china cabinet, first-aid cabinet unlocked. At 10:55AM LPAs observed unlocked located in the garage All and Gain laundry detergent, Lysol wipes. At 11:06AM LPAs observed unlocked storage unit with paint, drill, bundo, weed eater, wood planks and ladder in the backyard. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report, LIC-809 & 809C, LIC-809D (Deficiency Page), Plan of Corrections, and Appeal Rights discussed and provided to staff.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 14, 2024

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

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

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