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Briones Family Homecare

Small home·Licensed for 6·Stockton, California

Licensed since 2019Licence #392700564
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Starting rate$3,000 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJune 9, 2026CDSS inspection record

Briones Family Homecare is a small care home in Stockton — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2019. Dementia care is not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Briones Family Homecare

Is Briones Family Homecare licensed?

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

How many residents is Briones Family Homecare licensed for?

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

Has Briones Family Homecare been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.

Is Briones Family Homecare still open?

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

What does Briones Family Homecare cost?

$3,000 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

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 Briones Family Homecare 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 Briones Family Homecare LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

San Joaquin General Hospital is 3.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Briones Family Homecare keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Briones Family Homecare license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “BRIONES FAMILY HOMECARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #392700564. 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 Briones Family Homecare LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 8 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 9, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved by the state
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 3 residents

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. APPROVED FOR 6 NONAMBULATORY RESIDENTS, OF WHICH 3 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR SIX (6).

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file — care may continue at the end of life

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

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

4 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

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

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

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.

  • Help with bathing or showering

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

  • Assistance with transfers

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

  • Medication management

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

  • Works with residents’ own health care providers

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

  • Diabetic / carbohydrate-controlled diet

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

  • Parkinson's care experience

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

  • Incontinence care

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

  • Mental health conditions servedBehavioral issues

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

  • Help with dressing and grooming

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

  • Building is wheelchair accessible

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

  • Preventive health screenings

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

  • Diabetes care

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

Nights & staffing

  • 24-hour supervision claimed

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

  • Emergency call system

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

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$3,000a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$3,000a month

Likely $3,000–$3,600

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$3,000this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, 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 $3,000–$3,600
$3,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,000–$7,100
$5,000

Costs & moving in

  • Same-day assessments

    Reported on seniorly.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 Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

12 homes like this within 25 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,100–$6,050.

  • 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 12 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 3205 Estrella Ave, Stockton, CA 95206Address 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 2022, the state has filed 8 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 2019. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 9, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
8
Most recent visit
June 9, 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 2019.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202411020232202022330

The last 36 months — 3 of 8 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jun 9, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Albert Johnson arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual inspection. LPA met with Jhoy and Penafranci explained the purpose of the visit. Later joined by Jean Briones LPA inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry room, activity room, and outside courtyards. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. LPA observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. Hot water temperature was measured at 106.9 degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is within the required range of 105 to 120 degrees. Fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector are current and compliant with fire safety. LPA observed centrally stored medications. LPA reviewed and compared resident medication vs. resident medication logs. LPA reviewed 4 resident and 2 staff files, including criminal record clearances. All staff are fingerprint cleared and is associated to the facility. First aid kit was checked and is complete. No deficiencies were cited, however, advisories were given. Exit interview conductedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 9, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jun 9, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 6/9/25 at 8:48am Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Noel Wolf Petersen and Licensing Program Manager(LPM) Liza King arrived to the facility unannounced met the administrator Jean Cherryl Briones and conducted an annual inspection. Briones Family Homecare is a 6 person facility with a current census of 5. Approved to accommodate 6 non ambulatory persons of which 3 may be bedridden. Hospice waiver approved for 6. Physical plant was inspected including but not limited to the bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, storage, exteriors and evacuation routes. The traffic areas are unobstructed. Required furniture is present, infection control encasements for the mattress is missing in 1 of 5 beds. The facility is sanitary, night lighting is absent in the bathrooms and hallways. Sharps and Medications are locked away, toxics were locked with the exception of some hand soap. No bodies of water were observed. resident use water temp was taken at 109*F, Fire extinguisher was checked on 10-7-24. Fire drills are conducted quarterly. Smoke and CO detectors are functional. Required posters for Client Rights were not present.Technical Advisories are issued for the Physical Plant (Personal rights poster, bed bug encasements, non-toxic soap, and night lights), while no resident is at risk for these issues currently, future nonambulatory clients and ambulatory clients may be. 2 Client interviews were conducted. 5 client files were reviewed. MAR's for the clients are incomplete, missing elements like reasons and effects for PRN medications. The 602's and Needs and Appraisals forms need to be updated on a yearly basis. Residents with restricted conditions are accepted and retained without applying for exceptions (catheter use, contractures, and total care). The Licensee did inquire about a exception for cathether use to her LPA in January 2025. Continued on C page 2 Staff interviews were conducted. 2 staff records were reviewed for finger printing, background check clearances, required training's, and for first aid. Records are present and up to date. The administrator records were reviewed including a Plan of Op, Liability insurance, and Admission agreement. Guardian facility profile needs to be updated. Plan of Op was prepared by a consultant, Administrator should review it, Administrator is not reporting unusual incidents as outlined in the Plan of Op. Dues are up to date. Citations were issued on following D-pages. Exit interview was conducted, the report was read and given to the administrator. Appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 9, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
May 20, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Wallace conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year Inspection Visit. LPA met with direct care staff and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Certificate #6050433740 for Erwin Briones expires 12/12/2024. LPA and direct care staff toured the physical plant including resident bedrooms, resident bathrooms, garage and backyard area. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. There are no bodies of water present. LPA observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. Hot water temperature was measured at 113.4 degrees Fahrenheit in kitchen sink, which is within the required regulation of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Fire extinguishers last inspected 4/2/2024. LPA checked medication storage and found medication to be locked away and inaccessible to residents. First aid kit was checked and is complete. Emergency and disaster drill conducted on 3/3/2024. LPA reviewed four resident files and two staff files, including criminal record clearances. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks are Fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. LPA verified staff training for staff file reviews. LPA requested the following updated documents for community care licensing to be submitted via email by May 24, 2024: LIC 308 Designation of Administrator, LIC 500 - Personnel Report, Copy of Administrator's Certificate, and Copy of Liability Insurance with expiration date. ruth.wallace@dss.ca.gov Based on today’s visit, Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Division 6, Chapter 8, no deficiencies observed or cited today. Exit interview conducted with direct care staff. A copy of report and LIC 811 (Confidential Names) left at facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 20, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents and the questions below stand in their place.

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

  • Private rooms

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

  • Outdoor spaceWalking paths · Garden · Outdoor Common Areas

    Walking paths · Garden — reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

    Outdoor Common Areas — reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Wifi

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

  • Shared / companion rooms

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

  • Common areasDining room · Indoor Common Areas

    Dining room — reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

    Indoor Common Areas — reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Private bathroom

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

  • LaundryDone by staff

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

  • Rooms come furnished

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

  • Visitor parking

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

  • Roll-in / accessible shower

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

  • AmenitiesMove-in coordination · Movie or Theater Room

    Move-in coordination — reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

    Movie or Theater Room — reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • The room opens directly onto a patio, porch or garden

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

Meals, preferences & familiar food

  • All-day or flexible dining

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

  • Special diets supportedNo Sugar · Low / No Sodium

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

  • Meal timesScheduled meals

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

  • Texture-modified dietsPureed

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

  • Meals served in the room

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

  • Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian

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

  • Meals provided

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

  • Food allergy management

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

  • Residents can cook in their own unit

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

Activities & the rhythm of a day

  • Activity types offeredMovie nights · Art Classes · Karaoke · Birthday Parties · BBQs or Picnics · Dances · and 3 more

    Movie nights — reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.

    Art Classes · Karaoke · Birthday Parties · BBQs or Picnics · Dances · Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning · Activities On-site · Holiday Parties — reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Exercise or fitness programStretching Classes

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

  • Trips outside the home

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

  • Resident-run activities

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

Faith, culture & language

  • Religious observance supportedCatholic Services

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

  • Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish · Filipino

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

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

Visiting & staying involved

  • Support services for families

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

  • Transport for shopping and errands

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

  • Transportation costs extra

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

  • Transportation

    Reported on seniorly.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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