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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,600 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,600–$6,900
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJuly 24, 2026CDSS inspection record
Caring Hearts Elder Care is a small care home in Tracy — 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.
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 Caring Hearts Elder Care
Is Caring Hearts Elder Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Caring Hearts Elder Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Caring Hearts Elder Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is Caring Hearts Elder Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Caring Hearts Elder Care cost?
$5,600 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,600–$6,900. 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 17 small homes and similar homes within 25 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.
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 Caring Hearts Elder Care 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 Caring Hearts Elder Care LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital is 1.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Caring Hearts Elder Care keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Caring Hearts Elder Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “CARING HEARTS ELDER CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #392701647. 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 Caring Hearts Elder Care LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
- 5 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is July 24, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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 by the state
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 residents
- BedriddenApproved by the state
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. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR SIX (6) AMBULATORIES WHERE ROOM #1&2 CAN BE FOR NON-AMBULATORY. ROOM #1 CAN HAVE 1 BEDRIDDEN. ROOM #3&4 FOR AMBULATORY ONLY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR TWO (2) RESIDENTS.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 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 27, 2026
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”
State licensing record · September 27, 2026
3 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,600a month to start
Likely $4,600–$6,900
From 17 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,600a month
Likely $4,600–$7,050
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$5,600likely $4,600–$6,900
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes and similar homes within 25 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 $4,600–$7,050
- $5,600
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,350–$10,100
- $7,600
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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes and similar homes within 25 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.
17 homes like this within 25 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$6,000.
- 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 17 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Diamond CareFrench Camp · 14 mi · Mid-size home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · memory care private room · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
- Hrs Care HomeLivermore · 16 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Milan Villa Senior LivingLivermore · 18 mi · Mid-size home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Tuscany Villa Senior LivingLivermore · 18 mi · Mid-size home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Briones Family HomecareStockton · 18 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Old Oak Golden VillaLivermore · 19 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Graceful Living at ModestoModesto · 21 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Dutchollow Suites IModesto · 23 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Buttons Elderly CareOakley · 24 mi · Small home$2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Chianti JoyStockton · 24 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Oasis Guest HomeStockton · 24 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Zannat Boarding CareAntioch · 24 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunol Creek Memory CarePleasanton · 24 mi · Mid-size home$5,580Listed on Seniorly · memory care shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
- Patterson CarehomePatterson · 24 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Stephen's HomeModesto · 25 mi · Small home$2,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sisters Assisted LivingModesto · 25 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Malonzo EldercareModesto · 25 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 2078 Ashley Lane, Tracy, CA 95377Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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The state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.
Since 2025, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 24, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- July 24, 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.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 5 of 5 documents
Jul 24, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation
Unannounced Case Management Visit-Annual Continuance visit made out to this facility on 07/24/2026 by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Charlie Yang and Kimberly Kulich who were met by the facility staff person, Sarabgit Kaur, who was briefly interviewed at this time. LPAs requested that this staff person go ahead and contact the facility designated Administrator to inform her that CCL was present at this time. Current census was 6 residents. This LPA wrapped up this follow up visit and concluded the annual visit from 07/10/2026 without the presence of the facility designated Administrator, Golalai Matin, being present at this time. All forms and documents were left with the facility staff person, Sarabjit Kaur, at this time. The purpose of this visit was to follow up and complete the annual visit that was last conducted on 07/10/2026. Due to technical difficulties with this LPA's laptop, the previous annual was unable to be completed at that time. All forms and documents related to that visit from 07/10/2026 were printed and a version was given to the facility staff person at this time. Exit Interviewthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 24, 2026
Jul 10, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Unannounced Annual visit made out to this facility on 07/10/2026 by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Charlie Yang and Kimberly Kulich who was met by the facility designated Administrator Golalai Matin who was briefly interviewed at this time. Current census was 6 residents. It was learned that there weren't any residents under the care of hospice at this time. It was learned that this facility does have an approved hospice waiver to be able to accept and retain up to 2 hospice residents at any given time. It was learned that there were (3) residents deemed to have the diagnosis of dementia at this time. It was learned that this facility does have a dementia program on file at this time. It was learned that there was (1) resident receiving services through home health at this time. It was learned that there weren't any residents deemed to be bedridden at this time. This facility does have an approved bedridden fire clearance to be able to accept and retain up to (1) resident to occupy designated bedroom #1. There were (2) other facility staff members, S1 and S2, present during this annual visit. Tour of the facility was conducted. A tour of the living area, dining area, and all other areas intended for resident use was conducted. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Kitchen area was toured. Cabinets and drawers were reviewed at this time. Drawers storing knives and sharps were reviewed to make sure that they were locked and made inaccessible to the residents at all times. Cabinets storing detergent and all cleaning supplies were reviewed to make sure that they were locked and made inaccessible to the residents at all times. Facility restrooms were toured. Grab bars and non skid mats were observed to be present and in good working order at this time. Hot water temperatures were taken to make sure that the hot water being dispensed was within the allowed range of 105-120 degrees at all times. A review of the facility medications for the residents was conducted. It was learned that all of the resident medications were centrally stored. First aid kit, located in the facility medication locker located in the office area, was reviewed. It was observed that it did contain all of the required components and was in compliance at this time. A review of the facility food supply was conducted. A tour of the facility pantry was conducted to make sure that there was a sufficient supply of 2-day perishables and 7-day non perishable food quantities on hand at all times. It was learned that there was an additional refrigerator being used in the garage area. Tour of the garage area was conducted. It was observed that this space was being used to store household items and personal items for the residents in care at this time. Laundry area was toured. It was observed that the door leading into the laundry area did not have the ability to be locked at this time. It was observed that the cabinets within the laundry area were equipped with a locking mechanism to be able to store detergents and bleach so that they were inaccessible to the residents at all times. A tour of the facility resident bedrooms was conducted. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be present and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Linen closet, located in the facility hallway, was reviewed. A tour of the facility exterior grounds was conducted. A review of the facility perimeter fence, (2) side gates, and all other exits was conducted. A review of (6) facility resident files was conducted and noted on the following LIC 858. A review of (2) facility staff files was conducted and noted on the following LIC 859. The following deficiencies were observed and cited on the following LIC 809-D pursuant to Title 22 Rules and Regulations, Health and Safety Codes. The following civil penalties were assessed in the amount of $1000 on the following LIC 421. Appeal rights were printed and a copy was given to the facility designated Administrator at this time. Exit Interviewthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2026
Jul 10, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Post Licensing
Unannounced Post Licensing visit made out to this facility on 07/10/2026 by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Charlie Yang and Kimberly Kulich who was met by the facility designated Administrator Golalai Matin who was briefly interviewed at this time. Current census was 6 residents. It was learned that there weren't any residents under the care of hospice at this time. It was learned that this facility does have an approved hospice waiver to be able to accept and retain up to 2 hospice residents at any given time. It was learned that there were (3) residents deemed to have the diagnosis of dementia at this time. It was learned that this facility does have a dementia program on file at this time. It was learned that there was (1) resident receiving services through home health at this time. It was learned that there weren't any residents deemed to be bedridden at this time. This facility does have an approved bedridden fire clearance to be able to accept and retain up to (1) resident to occupy designated bedroom #1. There were (2) other facility staff members, S1 and S2, present during this Post Licensing visit. Tour of the facility was conducted. This Post Licensing visit was conducted in conjunction with Annual visit as well. Exit Interviewthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2026
Jun 30, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 06/30/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arielle Pascua arrived announced to this facility to conduct an annual visit. LPA met with applicant, Golalai Matin and explained the purpose of the visit. The purpose of this visit was to conduct a Pre-Licensing Visit. This facility will hold 6 residents, of which 3 may be non-ambulatory and 1 may be bedridden. This facility also has a dementia plan on file with a hospice waiver for 2 residents. Current census was 0. A brief interview with applicant Matin was conducted. The perspective facility administrator has an active administrator certificate #7030250740 and expires on 10/06/2025. A tour of the facility was conducted. A tour of the kitchen was conducted. LPA observed a sufficient amount of 2-day perishable and 7 day non-perishable food supply. LPA observed knives and toxins locked and made inaccessible to residents in care. A medication cabinet was identified in the cabinet in the kitchen. A fire extinguisher was also located in the kitchen and was purchased on 04/17/2025 with a receipt attached to it. A tour of the back yard was conducted with no hazards present. Perimeter fence and exit gates were observed to be in good repair. A tour of the living area, dining area, and other areas intended for resident use was conducted. Furniture was observed to be in good repair and meet resident needs. A tour of 2 bathrooms were conducted. Hot water was taken to ensure compliance within regulation. Grab bars were present and in good repair. A tour a 4 resident bedrooms were conducted. Resident furniture was observed to be in good repair and meet residents needs. Rooms #1 and #2 are able to house non-ambulatory residents. Bedroom #1 may be one bedridden resident. Bedroom #3 and #4 may only house ambulatory residents. A tour of the laundry room was conducted. Toxins and other cleaning supplies were identified and made inaccessible to residents in care. A linen closet was identified and presented a sufficient amount of linens to meet the needs of the residents. Emergency lighting was present throughout the home. Carbon monoxide and smoke alarms were observed and tested to ensure it was in proper working condition. Based on the observations made during this visit, this applicant has passed the pre-licensing inspection. Component III was reviewed with this applicant. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the applicant at the end of this visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 30, 2025
Jun 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): none COMP II Participants: Golalai Matin, Applicant/Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams) On June 20, 2025, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the Applicant/Administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, Applicant/Administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility Operation: License Type, Client/Resident Populations, and Program. 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing Requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General Provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 20, 2025
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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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