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Blessing Home

Small home·Licensed for 6·Castro Valley, California

Licensed since 2006Licence #15601233
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$6,500 a monthListed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit5 of 6 beds occupiedDecember 8, 2023 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitApril 1, 2026CDSS inspection record

Blessing Home is a small care home in Castro Valley — 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 2006. 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 Blessing Home

Is Blessing Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Blessing Home licensed for?

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

Has Blessing Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Blessing Home still open?

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

What does Blessing Home cost?

$6,500 a month to start — listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 33 other homes of a similar licensed size across Alameda County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $5,619 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 33 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 Blessing 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 Ghita, Elena & Zepelin, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Sutter Eden Medical Center is 1.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Blessing Home 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.

Blessing Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “BLESSING HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #15601233. 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 Ghita, Elena & Zepelin, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2006, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is April 1, 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 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. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HOSPICE WAIVER FOR FOUR (4) RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Medicines

    Level of medication service: reminders only

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

    caring.com · 2026-09-09

  • 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

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?”

  • 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?”

Care & day-to-day support

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

  • Works with hospice

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Level of medication serviceReminders only

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Diabetic / carbohydrate-controlled diet

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Incontinence care

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Renal diet

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Low-sodium or cardiac diet available

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$6,500a month to start

Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$6,500a month

Likely $6,500–$7,100

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 · where the price comes from
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$6,500this home

    The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

  • 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 $6,500–$7,100
$6,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,500–$10,600
$8,500

Costs & moving in

  • Payment methodsCheck

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

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 worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

24 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$7,100.

  • 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

  • 5195 Proctor Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546Address 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 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2006. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated April 1, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
5
Most recent visit
April 1, 2026
Occupied · December 8, 2023 visit
5 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated December 8, 2023. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report 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 complaints1typical 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 2006.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202411020231102022110

The last 36 months — 4 of 5 documents

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

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 04/01/2026 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ardalan Gharachorloo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Elena Zepelin and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 69 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 118.8 degrees Fahrenheit.Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 04/01/2026. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 04/01/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 02/26/2026. LPA reviewed 4 residents records and 3 staff records; all were complete. LPA also reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. The following documents were reviewed during the visit: LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan, Liability Insurance, and Current Administrator’s Certificate. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 1, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Mar 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 03/06/2025 at 12:35 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ardalan Gharachorloo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Zepelin Ghita and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured facility including but not limited to 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 114 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 03/06/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was observed. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 03/06/2025. LPA reviewed 4 residents records and 3 staff records; all were complete. LPA also reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. The following the documents were reviewed during the visit:LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan, Liability Insurance, and Current Administrator’s Certificate. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 6, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Apr 16, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 04/16/2024 at 12:45 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) K. Nguyen and A. Gharachorloo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with administrator, Zepelin Ghita and explained the purpose of the visit. LPAs toured facility with Ghita including but not limited to 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 5 bedrooms which 3 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 1bedrooms are occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 117 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 5/25/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 1/23/2024. At 1:00pm, LPA reviewed 4 residents records. At 2:30PM LPAs reviewed 3 staff records and 3 of 3 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. LPAs reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 16, 2024
20231 state visit · 1 document
Dec 8, 2023Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff did not treat resident with dignity.

On 12/8/23 at 10:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct complaint investigation for the above allegations. LPA met with Licensee Elena Ghita and explained the purpose of the visit. Allegation: Staff did not treat resident with dignity. LPA interviewed R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 regrading the above allegation. 5 out of 5 residents stated that staff all treated them with respected and dignity. R1 remembered the time that EMT brough R1 back S1 asked for instruction of care for R1 oxygen usage. R1 remembered EMT was being rude to S1 and was yelling at S1. LPA interviewed W1, and W1 stated that all the care that provided here at the facility is fantastic. W1 stated that staffs at this facility all treated residents with respect and dignity. Never had W1 heard any staff yelled at any resident while W1 is at the facility visiting W1 mother on the daily basic. W1 was in the room visiting W1 mom, and W1 heard that EMT was yelling and using curse word to S1. W1 was shocked of how unprofessional that this EMT is being. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there are not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided to Licensee via email. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 8, 2023 · control 15-AS-20231128162655
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

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.

Find a detail about life at this home.

Rooms & the spaces they will use

  • Shared / companion rooms

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Outdoor spaceGarden

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Room typesPrivate · Shared

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Common areasCommunal dining room

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Wifi in resident rooms

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • LaundryDone by staff

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Cable or satellite TV

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Visitor parking

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food

  • Meals served in the room

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Kosher foodKosher style

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Faith, culture & language

  • Languages spoken by caregiversRomanian · English

    Romanian — reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

    English — reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence

  • Residents may bring a petReported no

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved

  • Transportation costs extraReported no

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

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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