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Copper River Retirement Group/Shea
Small home·Licensed for 6·Fresno, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Typical starting rate$4,000 a monthTypical in Fresno County · likely $2,950–$5,500
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit5 of 6 beds occupiedJanuary 9, 2025 · not a current opening
- Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
- Last state visitDecember 8, 2025CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderCopper River Retirement Group LLCSince 2014 · 9 licensed homes
Copper River Retirement Group/Shea is a small care home in Fresno — 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 2014. 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 Copper River Retirement Group/Shea
Is Copper River Retirement Group/Shea licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Copper River Retirement Group/Shea licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Copper River Retirement Group/Shea been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2014, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 12 state visits over the same years.
Is Copper River Retirement Group/Shea still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Copper River Retirement Group/Shea cost?
$4,000 a month to start is typical in Fresno County, likely $2,950–$5,500. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 5 small homes publish in Fresno County, with a wider likely range. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Fresno that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,450 to $5,175 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.
Does Copper River Retirement Group/Shea 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 Copper River Retirement Group LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Copper River Retirement Group LLC — at least 9 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is 2.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Copper River Retirement Group/Shea keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Copper River Retirement Group/Shea license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “COPPER RIVER RETIREMENT GROUP/SHEA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #107206814. 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 Copper River Retirement Group LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2014, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 12 state inspection visits since 2014, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2014, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 12 state visits in that period.
- 4 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2014, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is December 8, 2025, 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 by the state
- 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
ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR 2 RESIDENTS.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — 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
Typical starting rate
$4,000a month to start
Likely $2,950–$5,500
From homes this size in Fresno County · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,000a month
Likely $2,950–$5,650
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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,000likely $2,950–$5,500
Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 5 small homes publish in Fresno County, with a wider likely range. 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 $2,950–$5,650
- $4,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,700–$8,600
- $6,000
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.
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 worksWhy this is a county figure
Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 5 small homes publish in Fresno County, with a wider likely range. This home’s own rate is not on file.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 7 nearby homes that publish a rate
- Palo Alto Senior Care HomeFresno · 4.2 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Carmel Village Memory CareClovis · 5.2 mi · Mid-size home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · independent living private cottage/casita · seen September 9, 2026
- Green VillaFresno · 5.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Joyful Living RcheFresno · 5.6 mi · Small home$3,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Serenity Garden Home 2Fresno · 10.0 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Close to Home Residential CareFresno · 11 mi · Small home$5,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Harvest at FowlerFowler · 17 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 2617 E. Shea Drive, Fresno, CA 93720Address 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 2021, the state has filed 10 documents for this home, and its records count 12 visits since 2014. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated December 8, 2025.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 12
- Most recent visit
- December 8, 2025
- Occupied · January 9, 2025 visit
- 5 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 4 complaint reports the state published for this home, dated March 8, 2022 to January 9, 2025. 4 of the 4 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Unfounded” (1), “Unsubstantiated” (3). 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 citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 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 2014.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 5 of 10 documents
Dec 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 12/08/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M Vega arrived unannounced at the above facility to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry to the facility by Staff 1 (S1). Administrator (AD) Stephanie Costa was notified of Licensing visit over the phone and was able to attend the visit. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, of 74 degrees F. Facility is free of debris, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed. Common areas were properly furnished and well-lit throughout. LPA observed most residents in common area after lunch. Department phone number and infection prevention information signs were posted in facility. LPA toured facility with Administrator outside. LPA observed pool in the back yard, fenced and the pool gate was locked. Outdoor seating area was observed in good repair and available to residents. Fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of 07/16/2025. All 6 residents’ bedrooms were observed to be with comfortable temperature. Kitchen water temperature was tested and recorded reading of 116.7 degrees F. Medications observed to be locked in closet near front entry to facility. LPA reviewed medication records maintained and accurate as of inspection. Cleaning supplies were observed to be in a locked and inaccessible to residents cabinet in garage. Kitchen LPA observed the required 7 day supply of non-perishable food and 2 day supply of fresh perishables to be properly stored. An emergency disaster supply was observed. Continuation on LIC 809C Community Care Licensing (CCL) is always striving to have facility files that reflect the most accurate & up to date information for your facility. In an effort to maintain your facility file, please submit the most current & complete forms &/or information as identified below: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE): LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan For Residential Care Facilities For The Elderly LIC 9020 Register of Facility Clients/Residents Copy of current Liability Insurance Copy of current Administrator Certificate Alternate contact information including name, telephone number, & email address. Please submit the above forms/information to Fresno CCL by: 12/22/2025 No deficiencies were observed and cited. Exit interview conducted. Report was signed and copy of this report was provided for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 8, 2025
Jan 9, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnfounded
Allegation investigated: Staff do not provide activities for residents in care. Facility food is of poor quality. Facility has inadequate food service for the residents in care.
On 01/09/2025 at 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) met with Administrator Shay Ayers to deliver the findings for the above allegations. The department received a complaint on 12/13/2024 alleging that, Staff do not provide activities for residents in care, Facility food is of poor quality and Facility has inadequate food service for the residents in care. During the investigation, LPA interviewed Resident 1 (R1) Residents did not mention any of the prior mentioned complaints.Spoke with R2 and was not able to corroborate allegations. During the course of this investigation facility files were reviewed. It was determined that facility does provide activities to residents, food quality is not poor and there is recorded adequate food supply at the facility. Continuation on LIC 9099C Unfounded This agency has investigated the complaint alleging: Staff do not provide activities for residents in care. Facility food is of poor quality, Facility has inadequate food service for the residents in care and We have found that the complaint was unfounded, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis therefore we have dismissed the complaint. There were no citations issued during this visit and exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 9, 2025 · control 24-AS-20241213083056
Nov 26, 2024Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Facility does not have suffiicient staffing to provide care and supervision to the residents in care
On 11/26/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M Vega arrived unannounced to deliver findings on the above allegation. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and requested to meet with the Administrator. LPA met with Administrator, Shay Ayers. Based on interviews conducted with staff and residents, and record review, the allegations: Facility does not have sufficient staffing to provide care and supervision to the residents in care is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. No deficiencies issued during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator. A copy of this report was discussed and provided to Administrator, Shay Ayers, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this document. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 26, 2024 · control 24-AS-20241119144808
Nov 26, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 11/26/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M Vega arrived unannounced at the above facility to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry to the facility by Staff 1 (S1). Administrator (AD) Shay Ayers was notified of Licensing visit over the phone and was able to attend the visit. AD certification number 6033549740. LPA toured facility with AD Shay Ayers The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, of 71 degrees F. Facility is free of debris, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed. Common areas were properly furnished and well-lit throughout. LPA observed most residents in common area after lunch playing bingo, others in their rooms resting. Department phone number and infection prevention information signs were posted in facility. LPA toured facility with Administrator outside. LPA observed pool in the back yard, fenced and the pool gate was locked. Outdoor seating area was observed in good repair and available to residents. Fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of 07/22/2024. All 6 residents’ bedrooms were observed to be with comfortable temperature. Kitchen water temperature was tested and recorded reading of 117.6 degrees F. Medications observed to be locked in closet near front entry to facility. LPA reviewed medication records maintained and accurate as of inspection. Cleaning supplies were observed to be in a locked and inaccessible to residents cabinet in garage. Kitchen LPA observed the required 7 day supply of non-perishable food and 2 day supply of fresh perishables to be properly stored. An emergency disaster supply was observed. Continued on LIC 809C LPA reviewed Staff and Resident files. Resident files observed to have updated information. No deficiencies were observed and cited. Exit interview conducted. Report was signed and copy of this report was provided for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 26, 2024
Nov 1, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 11/01/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Gorban arrived unannounced at the above facility to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry to the facility. LPA toured facility with staff Thelma. Administrator (AD) Shay Ayers was notified of Licensing visit over the phone and was able to attend the visit. AD certification number 6033549740. Facility has one entrance/exit point. LPA toured facility with Administrator inside and out. Facility pool serviced weekly. LPA observed pool in the back yard, fenced and the pool gate locked for residents safety. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, of 77 degrees F. Facility is free of debris, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed. Common areas were properly furnished and well-lit throughout. LPA observed some residents in common area after breakfast watching television, others in their rooms resting. Department phone number and infection prevention information signs were posted thought the facility. Inspecting kitchen LPA observed the required 7-day supply of non-perishable food and 2- day supply of fresh perishables to be properly stored. An emergency disaster supply was observed. Fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of 07/28/2023. All 6 residents’ bedrooms were observed to be with comfortable temperature. Bathroom water temperature was tested and recorded reading of 105 degrees F. Medications observed to be locked in a cabinet in the kitchen. LPA reviewed medication records appears to be administered properly. Cleaning supplies were observed to be in a locked cabinet in the laundry room. An outdoor seating area was observed operational for residents in care. LPA reviewed Staff and Resident files. Resident files observed to have updated information. No deficiencies were observed and cited. Exit interview conducted. Report was signed and copy of this report was provided for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 1, 2023
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Copper River Retirement Group LLC, licensed since 2014, operates 9 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Copper River Retirement Group · Fresno
- Copper River Retirement Group - Buchanan · Clovis
- Copper River Retirement Group - Loyola · Clovis
- Copper River Retirement Group - Shea · Fresno
- Copper River Retirement Group Everglade · Clovis
- Copper River Retirement Group Buchanan · Clovis
- Copper River Retirement Group - Loyola · Clovis
- Copper River Retirement Group - Pinehurst · Fresno
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 Fresno County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Clear View Retirement Group/Skyview
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Clear View Retirement Group/Jon
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Maple Tree Care Home
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Maple Tree Care Home 2
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