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Clark's Villa

Small home·Licensed for 6·Gilroy, California

Licensed since 2005Licence #435294128
(408) 310-2647From the state roster · September 27, 2026Plan a visit
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchairState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$3,850 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,150–$4,750
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJanuary 13, 2026CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderClark, Dina & DavidSince 2005 · 2 licensed homes

Clark's Villa is a small care home in Gilroy — 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 2005. Dementia care, hospice care and bedridden care are 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 Clark's Villa

Is Clark's Villa licensed?

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

How many residents is Clark's Villa licensed for?

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

Has Clark's Villa been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2005, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Clark's Villa still open?

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

What does Clark's Villa cost?

$3,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,150–$4,750. 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 24 small homes and similar homes within 24 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 80 other homes of a similar licensed size across Santa Clara County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,850 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,200 (n = 80 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 Clark's Villa 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 Clark, Dina & David, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

St. Louise Regional Hospital is 1.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Clark's Villa keep a resident on hospice?

Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”

Clark's Villa license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “CLARK'S VILLA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #435294128. 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 Clark, Dina & David, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2005, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2005, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2005, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2005, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is January 13, 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 by the state
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careNot on file · ask the home
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

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 OLDER. ALL (6) RESIDENTS MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

5 questions to ask the home — nothing on file yet
  • 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?”

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver not on file

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

  • 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?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$3,850a month to start

Likely $3,150–$4,750

From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$3,850a month

Likely $3,150–$4,950

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

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$3,850likely $3,150–$4,750

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 24 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 $3,150–$4,950
$3,850
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,700–$8,150
$5,850
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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 24 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.

24 homes like this within 24 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,900–$4,500.

  • 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

  • 947 Howard Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020Address 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 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2005. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 13, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
5
Most recent visit
January 13, 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 2005.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202411020231102022110

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

The full record on the state’s site →
20261 state visit · 1 document
Jan 13, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Steve Chang conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Administrator (ADM) Dina Clark. LPA toured the facility inside and out with ADM. License, Administrator Certificate, and personal rights posters were observed in the facility. 4 residents and 2 staff were observed in the facility. LPA reviewed 3 resident file and 3 staff files. Living room, family room, kitchen, dining room, 2 restrooms, and garage were inspected. 4 resident bedrooms were inspected. Two day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed sufficient. Medication closet, knives closet were observed locked. Dish washing solution bottle was observed on the kitchen sink counter, ADM locked it immediately. Room temperature was at 75 degree F, and hot water temperature was at 110 degree F in facility. The temperature of the refrigerator was at 40 degree F, and the temperature of the freezer was at 0 degree F. Fire extinguisher was serviced on 09/30/2025. The facility was equipped with fire alarm system, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide detectors were tested by ADM, and were working. First aid box, night lights, and flash lights were observed in the facility. Front yard and backyard were inspected. There was no obstruction to block the walkways. The last time the facility conducted the emergency and fire drill was on 01/01/2026. No citation noted today. Exit interview was conducted with ADM. This report was provided to ADM for signature. A copy of the report was provided to ADM.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 13, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jan 22, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine (Dolores) Kabariti arrived unannounced to conduct the facility's annual required 1 year inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Dina Clark. During visit, LPA toured the facility with staff to include the dining room, living room, kitchen, garage, resident bedrooms, bathrooms, and backyard. All fire exit routes were free and clear of obstruction. All staff are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. The facility's temperature was maintained at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Resident bedrooms observed with beds, linens, night stands, dressers, and adequate lighting. Bathrooms observed with hygiene products and paper supplies. Hot water temperature maintained at 109 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility has at least 2 days worth of perishables and 7 days worth of non-perishable foods. Refrigerator temperature maintained at 26 degrees Fahrenheit. Freezer temperature maintained at below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Sharp objects observed locked. Chemicals and disinfectants observed locked in the garage. Fire extinguisher last services on 10/07/2024. Carbon monoxide detector observed present and operable. LPA reviewed 3 resident files. 3 out of 3 files contained an admission agreement, medical assessment, TB result, personal rights, consent forms, and appraisal/needs and services plan. LPA advised ADM to ensure the safeguard of personal property and valuables form are filled out, even if resident and/or their authorized representative declines to safeguard any items. ADM stated understanding. LPA reviewed centrally stored medications and centrally stored medication records to be maintained. See LIC809-C. LPA reviewed 3 staff files. 3 out of 3 staff are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. 3 out of 3 staff files contained a health screening, TB result, and training records. Staff are provided training to include emergency preparedness, dementia/Alzheimer's, medications, oxygen use, postural support. and hospice services. Facility has an infection control plan. LPA observed PPE supplies located in the garage. Facility has an emergency disaster plan. Emergency drills are being completed quarterly, with the last drill completed in 01/03/2025. Facility has an emergency bin located in the garage. LPA observed a supply of flashlights and batteries. ADM mailed requested documents to update the facility's file to the Department on 01/17/2025. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This report was reviewed with Administrator, Dina Clark and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 22, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Jan 25, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to conduct the facility's annual required 1 year inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Dina Clark. During visit, LPA toured the facility with staff to include the dining room, living room, kitchen, garage, resident bedrooms, bathrooms, and backyard. All fire exit routes were free and clear of obstruction. All staff are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. The facility's temperature was maintained at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. Resident bedrooms observed with beds, linens, night stands, dressers, and adequate lighting. Bathrooms observed with hygiene products and paper supplies. Hot water temperature maintained at 106 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen observed with a sample menu posted on the fridge. Facility has at least 2 days worth of perishables and 7 days worth of non-perishable foods. Refrigerator temperature maintained at 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Freezer temperature maintained at below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Sharp objects observed locked. Chemicals and disinfectants observed locked in the garage. Fire extinguisher last services on 10/27/2023. LPA reviewed 3 resident files. 3 out of 3 files contained an admission agreement, medical assessment, TB result, personal rights, consent forms, and pre-appraisal. LPA observed 3 out of 3 resident's appraisal needs and services plans were updated on 01/10/2024 and are pending signatures from the resident's authorized representatives. ADM was advised. LPA reviewed centrally stored medications and centrally stored medication records to be maintained. SEE LIC809-C. LPA reviewed 3 staff files. 3 out of 3 staff files contained a health screening, TB result, employee rights, and training records. Staff are provided training to include emergency preparedness, dementia/Alzheimer's, medications, and oxygen use. Facility has an infection control plan. Facility has an emergency disaster plan. LPA did not observe the facility's disaster drills were being conducted quarterly. ADM was unaware disaster drills were required to be completed quarterly. LPA advised ADM. Facility has an emergency bin located in the garage. LPA observed a supply of flashlights and batteries. Posters observed at the entrance to include but not limited to complaint poster, ombudsman poster, facility license, facility sketch, personal rights, and COVID-19 related resources. LPA interviewed 2 staff and 3 residents. LPA obtained the facility's personnel report. LPA requested for the liability certification by 01/26/2024. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Advisory note provided. This report was reviewed with Administrator, Dina Clark and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 25, 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

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Who holds the licence

Clark, Dina & David, licensed since 2005, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

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.

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  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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