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Country Palms Care Home
Small home·Licensed for 6·Stockton, California
- Care approvals on fileNone on fileWheelchair, dementia, hospice, bedridden — ask the home
- Estimated starting rate$3,600 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $2,950–$4,450
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit5 of 6 beds occupiedDecember 1, 2021 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJanuary 2, 2026CDSS inspection record
Country Palms Care Home is a small care home in Stockton — 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 2004. Hospice, dementia, wheelchair and bedridden approvals 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 Country Palms Care Home
Is Country Palms Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Country Palms Care Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Country Palms Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2004, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 10 state visits over the same years.
Is Country Palms Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Country Palms Care Home cost?
$3,600 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $2,950–$4,450. 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 25 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 Country Palms Care Home 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 Triplett, Joseph J., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Dameron Hospital is 2.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Country Palms Care Home 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?”
Country Palms Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “COUNTRY PALMS CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #397002983. 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 Triplett, Joseph J., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2004, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 10 state inspection visits since 2004, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2004, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 10 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2004, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is January 2, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
- 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 OVER. FACILITY HAS (6) AMBULATORY CLEARANCE AND NO WAIVERS.
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
$3,600a month to start
Likely $2,950–$4,450
From 10 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$3,600a month
Likely $2,950–$4,650
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$3,600likely $2,950–$4,450
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 25 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 $2,950–$4,650
- $3,600
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,450–$7,900
- $5,600
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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 25 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 25 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,900–$5,000.
- 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
- Oasis Guest HomeStockton · 6.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Chianti JoyStockton · 6.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Diamond CareFrench Camp · 6.5 mi · Mid-size home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · memory care private room · 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.
- Briones Family HomecareStockton · 6.9 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Buttons Elderly CareOakley · 21 mi · Small home$2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Zannat Boarding CareAntioch · 24 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Graceful Living at ModestoModesto · 24 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Star HomeRio Vista · 24 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Dutchollow Suites IModesto · 25 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Friendship Care HomeAntioch · 25 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 2905 Bristol Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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The state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.
Since 2021, the state has filed 10 documents for this home, and its records count 10 visits since 2004. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 2, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 10
- Most recent visit
- January 2, 2026
- Occupied · December 1, 2021 visit
- 5 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated December 1, 2021. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unfounded” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report 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 complaints1typical 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 2004.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 7 of 10 documents
Jan 2, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Incident
LPA Johnson arrived and met with the Staff Reyes, who assisted LPA with the visit. LPA reviewed the discharge summary of R1. The purpose of this visit was to follow up on an incident report sent to Community Care Licensing (CCL) for a visit to Stanford Hospital. LPA reviewed records and medications charting for R1. LPA reviewed the medications log, interviewed Staff and discovered that the resident in question had a history of seizures. The facility reported this information to R1's primary care physician and the department. R1 was sent out to the hospital on 12/02/2025. R1 returned to the facility. R1 has scheduled follow-ups to check labs for new medications and over-all wellness. As a result of this visit no deficiencies were observed. Exit interview conductedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 2, 2026
Sep 29, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Albert Johnson arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry room, activity room, and outside courtyards. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. LPA observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. Hot water temperature was measured at 112.9 degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is within the required range of 105 to 120 degrees. Fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors are operational. LPA observed centrally stored medications are kept locked. LPA reviewed and compared resident medication vs. resident medication logs. LPA reviewed 4 resident and 2 staff files, including criminal record clearances. All staff are fingerprinted and cleared. First aid kit was checked and is complete. No deficiencies were cited pursuant to Title 22 rules and regulations, Health and Safety Codes. Exit interview conductedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 29, 2025
Sep 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
LPA Johnson arrived at the care facility to conduct a case management visit regarding annual fees. LPA toured the facility and spoke with residents. No concerns at this time. According to Licensing Information System, the facility due on 11/17/2025 for annual licensing fees in the amount of $495.00. For your convenience, your PIN is 179679. Licensing Information System documents / billing were left at the facility regarding the due fees,the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 19, 2025
Jun 30, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Incident
LPA Johnson arrived at the facility to conduct a case management visits. R1 has been feeling unwell since Sunday, 06/21/2025. Since then, his appetite and fluid intake have significantly decreased. He was seen by his primary care physician, Dr. Malak, on 06/25/2025, and was prescribed medication for nausea. Upon returning home from the appointment, R1 appeared extremely weak. Staff had to assist him in walking to his room. He also experienced a bowel accident. After being cleaned up, he remained very weak, fatigued, and slow to respond to staff. Out of concern for his condition, 911 was called, and R1 was transported to Dameron Hospital. The facility is currently awaiting an update regarding his diagnosis and/or treatment plan.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 30, 2025
Dec 18, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
LPA Johnson arrived at the facility to conduct a POC visits. The following deficiencies, initially cited during a visit on 10/24/2024, have been cleared:the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 18, 2024
Oct 24, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Albert Johnson arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry room, activity room, and outside courtyards. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. LPA observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. Hot water temperature was measured at 122.9 degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is not within the required range of 105 to 120 degrees. Fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors are operational. LPA observed centrally stored medications are kept locked, however the hinges need to be replaced. (Advisory given) LPA reviewed and compared resident medication vs. resident medication logs. The facility used the wrong date packet of medication. The date of the packet started was 10/27/2024. The facility has the right dated medication for the week however, they used the wrong one. The medication are the same, but the start dates are wrong. (Advisory given) LPA reviewed 4 resident and 2 staff files, including criminal record clearances. During the file review LPA observed during the staff file review an expired first aid/CPR card for S1 and an expired ID for S1 as well. All staff are fingerprinted and cleared. First aid kit was checked and is complete. Deficiencies were cited pursuant to Title 22 rules and regulations, Health and Safety Codes. Exit interview conductedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 24, 2024
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87303(e)(2) · Plan of correction due date: Oct 25, 2024
(e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: (2) Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate the temperature of hot water used by residents to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degrees C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degrees C). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LP'As testing of water temperatures in residents bathroom, LPA recorded temperatures of 122.5 degrees respectively the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in as the water temperature was not inside the approved approved varience of 105 to 120 degrees F which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 24, 2024
Plan of correction: The facility will adjust the water temperature today to the required temperature. The facility will conduct water temperature logs for one week to ensure the hot water temperature is within regulations and the hot water is properly circulated throughout the facility.
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR87411(c)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Oct 31, 2024
(c) All RCFE staff who assist residents with personal activities of daily living shall receive initial and annual training as specified in Health and Safety Code sections 1569.625 and 1569.69 Staff providing care shall receive appropriate training in first aid from persons qualified by such agencies as the American Red Cross. This requirement is not met as evidenced by record review S1 has an expired first aid/CPR card. This poses a potential risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 24, 2024
Plan of correction: Administrator shall call the first aid vendor and requested a New Card or send by email proof. Administrator will send a copy of First Aid card to LPA. FAX (916) 263-4744
Nov 6, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Albert Johnson arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA met with Bella and explained the purpose of the visit. Later joined by Joseph. LPA inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry room, activity room, and outside courtyards. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. LPA observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. Hot water temperature was measured at 127 degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is within the required range of 105 to 120 degrees. Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors are operational. LPA observed centrally stored medications are kept locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA reviewed and compared resident medication vs. resident medication logs. LPA reviewed 4 resident and 1 staff files, including criminal record clearances. All staff are fingerprinted and cleared. First aid kit was checked and is complete. No deficiencies were cited pursuant to Title 22 rules and regulations, Health and Safety Codes. Exit interview conductedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 6, 2023
What the state’s words mean
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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?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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