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Clara Care Home

Small home·Licensed for 6·Sacramento, California

Licensed since 2016Licence #347005570Medi-Cal ALW
(916) 900-4781From the state roster · September 27, 2026Plan a visit
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,200 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,200
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedJune 8, 2023 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
  • Last state visitMay 7, 2026CDSS inspection record

Clara Care Home is a small care home in Sacramento — 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 2016.

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 Clara Care Home

Is Clara Care Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Clara Care Home licensed for?

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

Has Clara Care Home been cited?

3 Type A and 3 Type B citations since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 15 state visits over the same years.

Is Clara Care Home still open?

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

What does Clara Care Home cost?

$4,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,450–$5,200. 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 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 19 other homes of a similar licensed size in Sacramento that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,046 to $4,461 a month, and the middle figure is $3,500 (n = 19 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.

Does Clara Care Home take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Clara Senior Living Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Mercy San Juan Medical Center is 2.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Clara Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Clara Care Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “CLARA CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #347005570. 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 Clara Senior Living Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 15 state inspection visits since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 3 Type A and 3 Type B citations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 15 state visits in that period.
  • 4 complaints and 6 substantiated allegations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is May 7, 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 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 60 AND OVER. 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN CLIENT TO RESIDE IN BEDROOM #1 ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

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

$4,200a month to start

Likely $3,450–$5,200

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

Likely monthly total

$4,200a month

Likely $3,450–$5,400

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,200likely $3,450–$5,200

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 19 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

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

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,450–$5,400
$4,200
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,050–$8,550
$6,200
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 19 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

19 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$5,900.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
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Where it is

  • 4665 Freeway Circle, Sacramento, CA 95841Address 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 2021, the state has filed 14 documents for this home, and its records count 15 visits since 2016. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 7, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
15
Most recent visit
May 7, 2026
Occupied · June 8, 2023 visit
6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 4 complaint reports the state published for this home, dated July 27, 2022 to June 8, 2023. 4 of the 4 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (3), “Unsubstantiated” (1). 4 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 4 complaint reports 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 citations3typical 0
  • Type B citations3typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations6typical 0
  • Total complaints4typical 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 2016.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020254402024220202322120223422021110

The last 36 months — 7 of 14 documents

The full record on the state’s site →
20261 state visit · 1 document
May 7, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Mknelly arrived at the facility unannounced on 5/7/26 to conduct a Annual Inspection utilizing the CARE inspection tool. LPA met with staff and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA requested for staff to notify Administrator that LPA is present at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Okki Kim arrived to assist. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility together with staff to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, resident bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, and backyard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. The home is very clean and residents stated they are happy with care. LPA reviewed 3 resident files. Files are complete and well organized. LPA reviewed 2 staff files. Files are complete. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of todays inspection. Exit interview conducted with licensee and copy of report emailed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 7, 2026
20254 state visits · 4 documents
May 13, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Mknelly arrived at the facility unannounced on 5/13/25 to conduct a Annual Inspection utilizing the CARE inspection tool. LPA met with staff and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA requested for staff to notify Administrator that LPA is present at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Okki Kim arrived to assist. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility together with staff to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, resident bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, and backyard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. The home is very clean and residents stated they are happy with care. Facility advisories discussed. LPA reviewed 3 resident files. Files are complete and well organized. Advised regarding regulation update. Referred to PIN 22-24-ASC. LPA reviewed 2 staff files. Files are complete. LPA requested copy of liability insurance and updated LIC 500. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of todays inspection. Exit interview conducted with licensee and copy of report to be emailed to licensee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 13, 2025
Jan 28, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies

On 1/28/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Mknelly, conducted a case management visit and met with caregiver. LPA and caregiver notified administrator Jae Kim, who arrived to assist. LPA had completed previous visits, on 1/2/25 and 1/8/25, regarding R1’s unexpected passing. On 12/1/24, the department received a death notification for R1's passing on 12/1/24. LPA conducted records reviews and interviews, the department and the county coroner, has concluded that R1 passed due to natural caused related to existing health conditions. During the review of this incident, the department observed the following deficiencies: On 12/1/24, S1 responded to R1’s fall. S1 allowed residents to physically move R1 to R1’s bed before emergency services assessed R1. S1 did not follow facility policy or 1st aid training for a resident who had an unwitnessed fall. 87411(a) Personnel Requirements – General (a) Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs. This requirement was not met bases on interviews and records that showed S1 did not demonstrate competency in performing 1st aid to R1. This posed a potential risk to the resident. During the investigation of this incident it was found that Administrator destroyed R1’s unused medication without recording the medication destruction. An advisory was issued for this deficiency. R1’s family arrived when notified that R1 had died. The family member observed S1 take a photograph or R1 and send the photo to a staff who had previously worked at the facility and knew R1 well. 87468.2 (a)(1)Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities (a)…residents in privately operated residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (1) To have a reasonable level of personal privacy in accommodations… This requirement was not met based on statements that S1 photographed and shared a photo of R1 without consent. This posed a potential risk to R1’s personal rights. As a result of this inspection, the following deficiencies were cited on 809-D, per Title 22 Regulations, Division 6. (A)This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to clients/residents in care. (B) This poses a potential Health and Safety risk, or personal rights violation, to clients/residents in care. Report reviewed. Copy of report and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 28, 2025

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87411(a) · Plan of correction due date: Feb 28, 2025

Personnel Requirements – General (a) Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs. This requirement was not met bases on interviews and records that showed S1 did not demonstrate competency in performing 1st aid to R1. This posed a potential risk to the resident.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 28, 2025

Plan of correction: Licensee will review staff training for competency and submit a list of staff who's competency has been reviewed and topics confirmed by the POC date of 2/28/25

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR87468.2(a)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Feb 28, 2025

Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities (a)…residents in privately operated residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (1) To have a reasonable level of personal privacy in accommodations… This requirement was not met based on statements that S1 photographed and shared a photo of R1 without consent. This posed a potential risk to R1’s personal rightsthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 28, 2025

Plan of correction: Licensee will review resident rights with all staff and submit a list of staff who have demonstrated understanding of the rights. List of training to be submitted by the POC date of 2/28/25.

Jan 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On 1/8/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Mknelly, conducted a case management visit and met with caregiver. LPA and caregiver notified administrators Jae and Okki Kim, who arrived to assist. LPA is continuing review of R1's death on 12/1/24. LPA reviewed R1's file and received additional documents. LPA reviewed S2's file and observed S2 had required training. LPA interviewed S2, R2 and R3. Review of R1's medication records found some centrally stored medication and destruction records missing, Administrator will request duplicate records for the pharmacy and will complete R1's medication destruction records. No finding was made at this time. R1's coroner report is pending. As a result of today’s inspection, no deficiencies were noted. Report reviewed. Copy of report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 8, 2025
Jan 2, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On 1/2/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Mknelly, conducted a case management visit and met with caregiver. LPA and caregiver notified administrator Okki Kim, who arrived to assist. On 12/1/24, the department received a death notification for R1's passing on 12/1/24. The report stated that R1 awoke in the morning and was at baseline. Declined lunch due to a headache. R1 spoke with family by phone at approximately 2 PM. At approximately 3 PM R1 was checked by staff and R1 reported to staff the "I'm okay". at approximately 4:30 PM a noise was heard and R1 was found, by S1, to have fallen on the way to the bathroom. R1 was found unresponsive 9-1-1 was called, CPR was performed and EMS was unable to revive R1. LPA received and reviewed records for R1 prior to today's visit. LPA inspected R1's prior bedroom. R1 ambulated with a walker. The distance from R1's bed to the bathroom is approximately 8 feet. The walker was found near R1 in the bathroom. Caregiver (s1) who was present when R1 fell is not present today. LPA received caregiver's contact information. As a result of today’s inspection, no deficiencies were noted. Report reviewed. Copy of report and appeal rights providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 2, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
May 21, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On 5/21/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Mknelly, conducted a case management visit and met with Janett Beecher. On 5/15/24, LPA was provided the facility's program file for copying in order to update the regional Office's facility file. Relevant documents were copied by LPA. Today, LPA is returning the file to the licensee. As a result of today’s inspection, no deficiencies were noted. Report reviewed. Copy of report and appeal rights providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 21, 2024
May 15, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Mknelly arrived at the facility unannounced on 5/15/24 to conduct a Annual Inspection utilizing the CARE inspection tool. LPA met with staff and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA requested for staff to notify Administrator that LPA is present at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Okki Kim arrived to assist. LPA was provided the facility documents file for copying- LPA to return the file on 5/21/24. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility together with staff to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, resident bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, and backyard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. The home is very clean and residents stated they are happy with care. Facility advisories discussed. LPA reviewed 6 resident files. Files are complete and well organized. LPA reviewed 2 staff files. Files are complete. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of todays inspection. Records advisories discussed. As a result there is a citation for staff training requirements. Exit interview conducted with licensee and copy of report and appeal rights left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 15, 2024

The state marks this report as 9 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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.
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