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Carnelian IILicense #75601537 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareCarnelian IILicense #75601537 · 170 Flora Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA · (925) 938-0200Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$5,200/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,800 · See costs

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  • (925) 938-0200

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Walnut Creek · Licensed for 9

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Mid-size home · Licensed for 9 · Walnut Creek

Carnelian II

170 Flora Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 · Licensed since 2011

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Carnelian II

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,200 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,800 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Licensed for 9: a mid-size care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 9 residents
  • Hospiceup to 7 residents

Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 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 SEVEN RESIDENTS.

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

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 carnelianproject.com · source dated March 25, 2026.

  • Activities of daily living the home lists help withActivities of daily living

    Reported on carnelianproject.com · source dated March 25, 2026.

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 7 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Carnelian II: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,200a month to start

Likely $4,100–$6,800

From 19 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,200likely a month
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$5,200likely $4,100–$6,800

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 19 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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 (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,100–$6,950
$5,200
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,950–$10,000
$7,700
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
  • 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 October 1, 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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes19 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $8,000

$3,000$8,000

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

19 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$6,800.

  • Heatherwood Memory CareWalnut Creek · 1.1 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lafayette GardensLafayette · 2.2 mi · Small home
    $5,600Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Ag Health CareWalnut Creek · 2.6 mi · Small home
    $3,395Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
  • Caring Angels Care HomeLafayette · 2.8 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Wimbledon Walnut Creek Care HomeWalnut Creek · 3.3 mi · Small home
    $8,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bermuda Residential Care HomeConcord · 3.6 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek)Walnut Creek · 3.6 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Casa Blanca Retirement HomesAlamo · 3.6 mi · Mid-size home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Better Living of Walnut CreekWalnut Creek · 3.7 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Place for SeniorsWalnut Creek · 3.7 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Welcome Home Senior Residence (Concord 2)Concord · 3.8 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Camellia Garden Care VillaWalnut Creek · 3.9 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Ramona Care HomePleasant Hill · 3.9 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Maureen HousePleasant Hill · 4.1 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • New Alamo Residence HomeAlamo · 4.2 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Elisabeth Care HomePleasant Hill · 4.5 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Buttercup Care HomeConcord · 4.5 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Aspen Senior LivingConcord · 4.7 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Blue Horizon LivingConcord · 4.9 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 19 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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.

  • 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.
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 move-in 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.

Ask for the price

An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

Rooms & the spaces they will use (2)Outdoor space · Common areas
  • Outdoor spaceShared garden spaces

    Reported on carnelianproject.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Common areasShared garden spaces

    Reported on carnelianproject.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (1)Activity types offered
  • Activity types offeredEducational workshops · Community events

    Reported on carnelianproject.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (1)Events the home invites families to
  • Events the home invites families to

    Reported on carnelianproject.com · seen October 5, 2026.

About the home (1)Brand or trade name
  • Brand or trade nameThe Carnelian

    Reported on carnelianproject.com · source dated March 25, 2026.

Where it is

170 Flora Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94595Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

Opening the neighborhood map…

  1. 1Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut CreekHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.9 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #75601537 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jun 12, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 06/12/2026, at 09:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct this Annual inspection. Upon entry, the LPA stated the purpose of the visit to Resident Care Coordinator Ruby Bowers. The Administrator (ADM) Katherine Dunphy arrived at approximately 09:45 AM. The LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility with the ADM. The tour of the facility included, but was not limited to, residents’ rooms, bathrooms, the central kitchen, and common areas. The LPA observed adequate lighting for the comfort and safety of residents throughout the community and in individual's rooms. The walkways in both the interior and exterior of the facility are free from obstructions. There are no bodies of water. The temperature of the refrigerators was below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and the freezers below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. At 10:47 AM, the living room temperature was measured at 72.1 degrees Fahrenheit. At 10:51 AM, the maximum hot water temperature was 111.5 degrees Fahrenheit in the shared bathroom. The residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and slip-resistant mats. There is more than the required minimum 7-day supply of nonperishable foods and a 2-day supply of perishable foods. The LPA observed the required postings in the facility. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were last tested on 10/02/2025 by Cintas and found to be in full operating condition. The fire extinguishers were last serviced on 02/24/2026. The Emergency Disaster Plan was reviewed by Administrator Adlai Grutas on 05/14/2026. Emergency and disaster drills are conducted quarterly; the most recent was conducted on 05/28/2026. The first aid kit was observed to be complete and staff dispense medications directly from the original container to residents. The liability insurance expires on 08/15/2026. An administrator is on site more than the minimum of 20 hours a week to ensure proper business operations are being conducted. Continued on LIC 809-C . . . . . . Continued from LIC 809 The LPA reviewed 5 Resident, 5 Staff, and the Facility records. No citations were issued for deficiencies during this inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 12, 2026

20252 state visits · 2 documents

Aug 29, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On 8/29/2025, at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct this Case Management visit to the facility. Upon arrival, LPA stated the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Beth Panelo and Administrator (ADM) Katherine Grutas Dunphy by phone. The ADM arrived at the facility at approximately 10:00 AM. The LPA interviewed the ADM about food preparation and the shared dining areas in the three facilities. The ADM stated that a single kitchen in Carnelian I serving all residents and a shared dining room used as a multipurpose room has been the standard operating procedure since the facility was first opened in 1973. The LPA toured Carnelian I, II, and III with the ADM, inspecting the kitchen in Carnelian I, food storage in the shed, the dining areas in all three facilities, as well as the grounds of the facility. The LPA observed that more than the required minimum of 7 days of nonperishable and 2 days of perishable foods were securely and safely stored. The dining rooms were part of an open space that was centrally located in each of the three facilities, serving serve as multipurpose areas. Upon arrival, in Carnelian I, the LPA observed residents interacting with each other and their visitors near the entrance into the facility, while in the middle, in the dining room area, a few residents were eating and chatting with each other. Beyond the dining room, near the piano, more residents and visitors were talking with each other. In Carnelian III, a resident was being served food by a caregiver. Upon return to Carnelian I at approximately 11:00 AM, the LPA observed 14 residents sharing a live musical performance at the piano. No citation was issued during the inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 29, 2025
May 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 5/19/2025, at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct the Required Annual Inspection of the facility. Upon arrival, LPA stated the purpose of the visit to Administrator Jay Grutas. The LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility, inspecting the kitchen, food and emergency supply storage areas, dining area, shared restrooms, community living spaces, client rooms, and the grounds of the facility. More than the required minimum of 7 days of nonperishable and 2 days of perishable foods were appropriately stored. The maximum hot water temperature and the room temperature in the common areas were within the acceptable temperature range. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were fully operational. The fire extinguishers were last serviced on 3/31/2025. The LPA observed postings in the facility that included a complaint poster, Ombudsman, and Personal Rights posters. An administrator is on site more than the minimum of 20 hours a week to oversee the proper business operations. The LPA reviewed facility records, records of 5 staff members, and records of 5 residents. No citation was issued during the inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 19, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

May 24, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 5/24/2024 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct the Required Annual Inspection. Upon entry, LPA stated the purpose of the visit to staff members. Administrator (ADM) Katherine Grutas arrived at approximately 11:15 AM. The LPA inspected the interior and exterior of the facility with the ADM. The inspection of the physical plant included the kitchen, dining area, restrooms, community living spaces, resident rooms, storage areas, and the grounds of the facility. More than the required minimum of 7 days of nonperishable and 2 days of perishable foods were appropriately stored. Temperature in the living room was measured at 72.5 degrees Fahrenheit at 12:45 PM. The fire extinguishers were fully charged and last serviced 3/14/2024. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were fully operational. The LPA observed postings in the facility that included a complaint poster, Ombudsman and Personal Rights posters, Theft and Loss Policy, Rights to Resident Council, and Rights to Family Council. An administrator is on site more than the minimum of 20 hours a week to oversee the proper business operations. The LPA reviewed facility records, records of 5 residents, and records of 5 staff members. The LPA interviewed 2 staff members and 2 residents. No citations issued during the inspection. Exit interview conducted with ADM and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 24, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Jun 21, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 06/21/2023 at 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year Inspection. Upon entry, LPA stated the purpose of the visit with Administrator Adlai Grutas. LPA toured facility inside and outside. The LPA interviewed 3 residents and 3 staff members and reviewed files of 5 staff and 5 residents. During this inspection, 2 Technical Violations were issued for violation of regulations that do not pose a risk to the health and safety of persons in care. Exit interview conducted with Administrator Adlai Grutas. A copy of this report provided via email.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 21, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Jul 29, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 07/29/22 at 1:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Sampair conducted an infection control annual inspection. Upon entry into facility, LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA met with and toured the facility with Administrator Katherine Grutas. Facility has an infection control plan in place that they are following. The designated infection control leader is the administrator. They have one central entry point that has been designated for universal entry screening with the station located near the front entrance with visitor's log, hand sanitizer, face masks, and no touch thermometer. Facility follows daily cleaning, sanitation of frequently touched common surfaces with disinfectants. COVID-19 signs were posted to promote hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette and physical distancing. A written Emergency/Disaster plan was posted. Centrally stored medications were in locked cabinets. The temperature inside of the facility was 77.4 and the hot water was 110 degrees Fahrenheit, both of which were in the safe range. Toxic chemicals and sharp objects were stored in locked closets and cabinets. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were fully functional and the fire extinguisher had been serviced within one (1) year and it was fully charged. An administrator is on site more than the required 20 hour minimum each week to oversee business operations. Continues on LIC 809-C . . . . . . Continued from LIC 809 Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL on or before 08/05/22: · LIC500 - Personnel Report · LIC308 - Designation of Facility Responsibility · LIC610E - Emergency/Disaster Plan · Evidence of Liability Insurance & Surety Bond No deficiencies cited during this visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided via email.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 29, 2022

License holder

Carnelian Assisted Living, LLC, licensed since 2011.

Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

  • Carnelian I · Walnut Creek
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2011, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
6
Total complaints
0
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2011, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size
This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints01

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe 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 stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Quick answers about Carnelian II

Is Carnelian II licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Carnelian II licensed for?

9 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Carnelian II been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2011, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Carnelian II still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Carnelian II cost?

$5,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,100–$6,800. 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 19 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in Walnut Creek that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,875 to $6,500 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 7 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 Carnelian II take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 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 Carnelian Assisted Living, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Carnelian Assisted Living, LLC — at least 2 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek is 0.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Carnelian II keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 7 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Carnelian II license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “CARNELIAN II”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #75601537. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 9 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Carnelian Assisted Living, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2011, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2011, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2011, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2011, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 12, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 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

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    Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,650

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    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Estimated starting rate

    $5,500 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,800

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Carnelian III

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,900 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,050

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Walnut Creek · 0.3 mi

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    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,100 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,200–$6,300

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Walnut Creek · 0.4 mi

    Lafayette Residential Care

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,300 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,550

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Bethel Care Home on Cottage

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,150 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,200–$6,300

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record

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