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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Starting rate$3,000 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- 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 6, 2026CDSS inspection record
Common Destiny is a small care home in Fremont — 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 2012. Dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 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 Common Destiny
Is Common Destiny licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Common Destiny licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Common Destiny been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2012, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Common Destiny still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Common Destiny cost?
$3,000 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Fremont that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $2,425 to $4,434 a month, and the middle figure is $3,000 (n = 5 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 Common Destiny 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 Common Destiny, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Washington Hospital is 3.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Common Destiny keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Common Destiny license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “COMMON DESTINY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #15601481. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Common Destiny, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2012, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2012, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2012, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2012, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is January 6, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
State licensing record · September 13, 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 FOUR RESIDENTS.
985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
4 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?”
- 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
This home’s starting rate
$3,000a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$3,000a month
Likely $3,000–$3,600
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 · where the price comes from
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$3,000this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.
Shared room insteadAsknot on file
This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.
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 $3,000–$3,600
- $3,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,000–$7,100
- $5,000
Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
- What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
- What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
- What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
- Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.
17 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,500–$5,700.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 17 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Ageway Boarding Care #3Union City · 0.6 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Mt. Zion Home for the ElderlyUnion City · 1.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- La Concepcion Residential Care HomeFremont · 1.4 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Footprint Care HomeFremont · 2.4 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brookdale North FremontFremont · 2.9 mi · Mid-size home$5,735Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Galicia's Tulip Care Home #2Hayward · 3.6 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Beloved Home RetreatFremont · 5.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Lucky Garden Care HomeFremont · 6.0 mi · Small home$2,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Arcadian Residential CommunityHayward · 6.1 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Scott VillaHayward · 6.4 mi · Mid-size home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Montgomery Springs ManorHayward · 7.3 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Willow Creek Alzheimer's & Dementia Care CenterCastro Valley · 7.4 mi · Mid-size home$7,395Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Blossom Garden Senior HomeHayward · 7.6 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Welcome Home - Castro ValleyCastro Valley · 9.4 mi · Mid-size home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Blessing HomeCastro Valley · 9.6 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunol Creek Memory CarePleasanton · 9.7 mi · Mid-size home$5,580Listed on Seniorly · memory care shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
- Welcome Home Senior Residence (Pleasanton)Pleasanton · 9.8 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 34209 Sylvester Drive, Fremont, CA 94555Address from the public record · September 13, 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 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2012. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 6, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- January 6, 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 2012.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents
Jan 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 1/6/2026 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct this Required Annual Inspection. Upon entry, the LPA stated the purpose of the visit to Administrator Leonora Maquilan. At approximately 10:45 AM, Administrators Marvin Tom and Evelyn Hong Yuan arrived at the facility. The LPA toured the facility including but not limited to residents’ rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas and the backyard. The LPA observed adequate lighting for the comfort and safety of residents in all rooms. Inside and outside areas are free of obstruction and no bodies of water. The temperature in the kitchen was measured at 68.7 degrees Fahrenheit at 10:15 AM. The maximum hot water temperature was measured at 115.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and slip-resistant mats. No smoking signs posted for residents on oxygen. There is more than the minimum of a one-week supply of nonperishable food and 2 days of perishable food. Centrally stored medications, sharps, and toxic cleaners are inaccessible to residents in care. The LPA observed the required postings in the facility, including the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Complaint Poster, Ombudsman and Personal Rights posters, and the Theft and Loss Policy. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be in operating condition. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and serviced within one year on 8/28/2025. The Emergency Disaster Plan was last reviewed on 5/1/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Liability insurance expires on 12/7/2026. Facility cited because emergency, disaster, and fire drills were not conducted on a quarterly basis. The most recent drill was conducted on 5/1/2025. The LPA reviewed 5 resident records and 5 staff records. 1 B Type citation was issued during the inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 6, 2026
Jan 30, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
On 01/30/2025 at 1:35 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) P. Manalo and L. Fontanilla arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management visit. LPAs Care Staff, Leonora Maquilan, and explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator/ Licensee was unable to come during the visit. On the annual inspection conducted on 01/07/2025, LPAs observed that R1 was on insulin on a sliding scale. Administrator requested an exception to retain R1 at the facility. During the visit, LPAs interviewed R1 to verify if resident is able to read and identify the amount of insulin the resident needs based on the reading. R1 stated that they are able to read the number on monitor, however, R1 is unable to determine the correct amount of insulin needed for the particular reading. R1 stated that they are unable to read the numbers on the insulin pen and stated that staff will help with dialing the number and poking the resident. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 30, 2025
Jan 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 01/07/2025 at 09:00AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) P. Manalo and L. Fontanilla arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Care Staff, Leonora Maquilan, and explained the purpose of the visit. Care Staff stated that the Licensee/ Administrator has been out of the country since 12/19/2024 and not available. LPAs toured facility inside and out including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 5 total bedrooms which all 5 bedrooms are occupied by the residents. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature was measured at 110.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 09/12/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Staff does not have access to the staff and resident files. Files were not available for review during the visit. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 01/21/2025 LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Current Administrator’s Certificate Infection Control Plan Continue to LIC809-C.. Continue from LIC 809.. THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 9:10 AM, LPAs observed unlocked knives in the kitchen and unlocked insulin in the kitchen fridge accessible to residents. At 9:05 AM, LPAs observed that all staff and resident files were not available during the visit. At 9:15 AM, LPAs observed trash bags in the backyard and inside the garage that is not in the garbage bin due to an overflow. At 9:17 AM, LPAs observed the left side gate with a paddle lock. Staff admits that they lock the gate at night. Civil penalty of $500 is being assessed. At 9:20 AM, LPAs observed washing machine, stove, wheelchair, shower chair, RV, etc in the backyard. At 10:00 AM, LPAs observed R3 is on insulin sliding scale and unable to determine amount of insulin needed due to poor vision. At 10:15 AM, LPAs observed the Medication Administration Record not having an accurate record of dosages of medications The Facility was cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted with care staff. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 7, 2025
The state marks this report as 9 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 7. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Jan 25, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA Luisa Fontanilla arrived unannounced to conduct an annual required inspection. LPA was met by staff Leonora Maquilan. LPA explained to staff the purpose of the visit. Administrator Marvin Tom was informed about the visit via telephone. Administrator arrived at approximately 12 noon. During the visit, LPA inspected the facility inside and out including but not limited to bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining area, garage and backyard. Hot water in the kitchen measured at 109.7 Fahrenheit. A fire extinguisher that appeared full and last inspected on September 2023 was observed. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were tested and observed operational. First aid kit was reviewed and observed complete. At 11:15am, LPA reviewed 5 resident files and 4 staff files. At 3:10 pm, LPA interviewed 2 staff. The following deficiencies were observed: windows were observed with cobwebs/mold on window frame/certain screen windows with holes R5 is diabetic and on insulin but unable to manage own insulin and no approved exception S3 has Dementia; last Physician's Report date is 11/15/2021 No Resident Rights, Non discrimination and Resident Family Council posters The following records will need to be submitted to CCL by Monday, 1/29/24: Emergency Disaster Plan, Lic 500, Resident Roster and Disaster Drill. Deficiencies are cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations (refer to Lic 809D). Exit interview was conducted and Appeal Rights was providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 25, 2024
The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Alameda County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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$3,550 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Ageway Boarding Care #3
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$4,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Pacifica Senior Living Union City
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$3,150 a month to start · Listed by the home
Begonia Residential Care Home
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Merisol Care
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$3,500 a month to start · Covelight estimate
C & R Home for the Elderly
Union City · Small home · 1.0 mi away
$3,400 a month to start · Covelight estimate