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Cleo's Home 2

Small home·Licensed for 6·Ripon, California

Licensed since 2024Licence #392701440
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,250 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,500–$5,250
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitApril 17, 2026CDSS inspection record

Cleo's Home 2 is a small care home in Ripon — 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 2024.

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 Cleo's Home 2

Is Cleo's Home 2 licensed?

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

How many residents is Cleo's Home 2 licensed for?

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

Has Cleo's Home 2 been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Cleo's Home 2 still open?

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

What does Cleo's Home 2 cost?

$4,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,500–$5,250. 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 10 small homes and similar homes within 15 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 Cleo's Home 2 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 Brelin, Maria Cleotilde, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Can Cleo's Home 2 keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Cleo's Home 2 license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “CLEO'S HOME 2”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #392701440. 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 Brelin, Maria Cleotilde, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is April 17, 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 6 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident

State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FIRE CLEARANCE FOR SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH, ONE(1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN CLEARED IN ROOM #1. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (6).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — 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

$4,250a month to start

Likely $3,500–$5,250

From 10 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,250a month

Likely $3,500–$5,450

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$4,250likely $3,500–$5,250

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 15 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 $3,500–$5,450
$4,250
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,100–$8,600
$6,250
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 10 small homes and similar homes within 15 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.

10 homes like this within 15 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,950–$5,200.

  • 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 10 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 1463 Augusta Pointe Dr, Ripon, CA 95366Address 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 2024, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated April 17, 2026.

On file since
2024
State visits
4
Most recent visit
April 17, 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 2024.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020251102024220

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Apr 17, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts's (LPA) Melina Oropeza and Kesha Lewis arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year Annual Inspection Visit. LPA's were met by staff and administrator. LPA's explained the purpose of the visit to Administrator and staff. LPA's and administrator inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry area, living area and other common areas, as well as outside of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Facility is a 6 bed facility with a current census of 5. There is entry door is leading to the living room, kitchen with a hallway to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Chemicals and medications noted to be locked to residents in care. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. Hot water temperature was measured at 107 F degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is within the required range of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. All necessary documents were in place. LPA's observed the following posted on the facility wall: Facility license, sketch, See Something Say Something poster, Ombudsman poster, Theft and Loss Policy, Resident Bill of Rights, Rights of Resident/Family Councils. The facility submitted a LIC 808 mitigation plan, which was approved. The facility has central entry point. LPA observed the facility to have adequate food supply of 7 days non-perishables and 2 days perishables in place. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. LPA observed, fire extinguishers inspected on January 2, 2026 and current, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, central heating and air in the facility. The first aid kit was found in compliance. LPA reviewed two (2) staff files. All staff is fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility and staff have current First Aid or CPR certifications on file. Facility is conducting initial and continuing training as required. LPA reviewed two (2) resident facility files, COVID-19 Plan, and survey binder. All necessary documents were in place. Exit interview held with staff and copies of reports left at conclusion of visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 17, 2026

The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20251 state visit · 1 document
May 30, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Unannounced Annual visit made out to this facility on 05/30/2025 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Charlie Yang. This LPA was met by the facility staff persons, Alex Cruz and Jhasmine Busran, who were briefly interviewed at this time. This LPA requested that they go ahead and contact the facility designated Administrator, Cleo Brelin, to inform her that CCL was present at this time for an annual visit. Current census was 3 residents. It was learned that there were (3) residents under the care of hospice at this time. This facility does have an approved waiver to be able to accept and retain up to (6) residents under the care of hospice at any given time. It was learned that this facility does have a program to be able to accept and retain dementia residents at any given time. It was learned that there were (2) residents diagnosed with dementia at this time. It was learned that there weren't any residents receiving services through home health at this time. Tour of this facility was conducted. Dining area, living area, and all other areas intended for resident use were toured. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Linen closet, located in facility hallway, was reviewed and observed to contain a sufficient supply of towels, sheets, and bedding able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Kitchen area was toured. Kitchen drawers and cabinets were opened and reviewed. Food supply for 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable quantities was reviewed to make sure that they were in compliance at all times. Pantry area was toured. Additional food storage units located in the kitchen area were observed to be present and functional at this time. Laundry room was toured at this time. Bleach, detergent, and all other cleaning supplies were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Administrator certificate, # 7032688740, for Cleo Brelin was observed to have an expiration date of 07/17/2026 and in compliance at this time. Forms and documents were being updated in order to renew this Administrator certificate at a later time. Medication cabinet, located in the facility hallway closet, was observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. First aid kit, located in the laundry room, was reviewed. This LPA observed that it did contain all of the required components at this time. Fire extinguishers were located throughout this facility and observed to have been annually inspected by the local fire extinguisher company, Butch Young Fire Company, on 01/02/2025 and found to be in compliance at this time. Facility resident bedrooms were toured. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Facility resident restrooms were toured. Grab bars and non skid mats were observed to be present and in good repair at this time. Hot water temperatures were taken to make sure that they were within the allowed range of 105-120 degrees. A tour of the facility exterior grounds was conducted. A review of the facility perimeter fence, side gates, and all other exits was conducted. A review of (3) facility personnel records was conducted and noted on the following LIC 859. A review of (3) facility resident records was conducted and noted on the following LIC 858. The following forms and documents were requested to be updated and submitted into CCL for review by this LPA: LIC 308 LIC 400 LIC 500 LIC 610 There were no deficiencies observed or cited during today's annual visit. Exit Interviewthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 30, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Aug 21, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Post Licensing

Unannounced Post Licensing visit made out to this facility on 08/21/2024 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Charlie Yang. This LPA was met by the facility designated Administrator, Cleo Brelin, who was briefly interviewed at this time. Current census was 2 residents. It was learned that there weren't any residents under the care of hospice at this time. This facility does have an approved waiver to be able to accept and retain up to (6) residents under the care of hospice at any given time. It was learned that this facility has a program to be able to accept and retain dementia residents at any given time. It was learned that there was (1) resident diagnosed with dementia at this time. It was learned that there was (1) resident receiving services through home health at this time. Tour of this facility was conducted. Dining area, living area, and all other areas intended for resident use were toured. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Linen closet, located in facility hallway closet, was reviewed and observed to contain a sufficient supply of towels, sheets, and bedding able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Kitchen area was toured. Kitchen drawers and cabinets were opened and reviewed. Food supply for 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable quantities was reviewed to make sure that they were in compliance at all times. Pantry area was toured. Additional food storage units located in the garage area were observed to be present and functional at this time. Laundry area, located in the room next to the garage, was toured. Bleach, detergent, and all other cleaning supplies were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Administrator certificate, # 7032688740, for Cleo Brelin was observed to have an expiration date of 07/17/2024 and in compliance at this time. Medication cabinets, located in the facility living area, was observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. First aid kit, located in the kitchen cabinet, was reviewed. This LPA observed that it did contain all of the required components at this time. Fire extinguishers were located throughout this facility and observed to have been purchased at the local Costco, with the receipt with date of annual purchase attached on 04/21/2024, and in compliance at this time. Facility resident bedrooms were toured. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Facility resident restrooms were toured. Grab bars and non skid mats were observed to be present and in good repair at this time. Hot water temperatures were taken to make sure that they were within the allowed range of 105-120 degrees. A tour of the facility exterior grounds was conducted. A review of the facility perimeter fence, side gates, and all other exits was conducted. A review of (2) facility personnel records was conducted on the LIC 859. A review of (2) facility resident records was conducted on the LIC 858. The following forms and documents were requested to be updated and submitted into CCL for review by this LPA: LIC 308 LIC 400 LIC 500 LIC 610 There were no deficiencies observed or cited during today's post licensing visit. Exit Interviewthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 21, 2024
May 2, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Announced Prelicensing visit made out to this facility on 05/02/2024 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Charlie Yang who was met by the facility designated Administrator, Cleo Brelin, at this time. A brief interview was conducted with the facility designated Administrator at this time. It was learned that this facility was seeking licensure to accept and retain up to 6 non ambulatory residents at any given time. This facility is seeking licensure for (1) bedridden resident and an approved hospice waiver for (6) residents. Current census was 0 residents. Tour of this facility was conducted. A tour of the facility kitchen area was conducted. Drawers and cabinets were opened and the items enclosed were reviewed at this time. Drawers housing knives and sharps were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Cleaning agents, bleach, and other supplies were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. A review of the facility food supply was conducted. A review of the facility's 2-day perishable foods and 7-day nonperishable foods was conducted to make sure that there were sufficient quantities on hand at all times. Medication cabinet, located in the living room area, was reviewed. Policies and procedures involving handling, dispensing, and documentation of the resident medications were discussed with the facility designated Administrator at this time. A review of the facility Medication Administration Record and dispensing log was conducted. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Living room, dining area, and all other areas intended for resident use were observed to furnished and maintained in compliance at this time and able to meet the needs of the residents. A tour of the resident bedrooms was conducted. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. A tour of the resident restrooms was conducted. Grab bars and non skid mats were observed to be present and in good repair at this time. Hot water temperatures were taken to make sure that they measured within the allowed range of 105-120 degrees at all times. Laundry area was toured. Cleaning supplies, detergents, and bleach were observed to be present and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Linen closet was reviewed. Bed sheets, linens, and towels were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. A tour of the garage area was conducted. First aid kits were observed to be present and contained all of the required components at this time. Fire extinguisher was observed to be placed in the kitchen area and was just recently purchased on 04/01/2024 and found to be in compliance at this time. A tour of the exterior grounds for this facility was conducted. A review of the facility perimeter fence, side gates, and exits was conducted. This facility was found to be in compliance at this time. Exit Interviewthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 2, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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

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

Life here

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Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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