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Eden Assisted Living
Small home·Licensed for 6·Castro Valley, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$3,850 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,150–$4,750
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit5 of 6 beds occupiedOctober 12, 2022 · not a current opening
- Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
- Last state visitJuly 23, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderSpecial Request LLCSince 2017 · 2 licensed homes
Eden Assisted Living is a small care home in Castro Valley — 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 2017. Dementia care and hospice 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 Eden Assisted Living
Is Eden Assisted Living licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Eden Assisted Living licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Eden Assisted Living been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.
Is Eden Assisted Living still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Eden Assisted Living cost?
$3,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,150–$4,750. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 34 other homes of a similar licensed size across Alameda County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $5,735 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 34 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 Eden Assisted Living 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 Special Request LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Special Request LLC — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Sutter Eden Medical Center is 0.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Eden Assisted Living 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?”
Eden Assisted Living license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “EDEN ASSISTED LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #19200687. 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 Special Request LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 7 state inspection visits since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is July 23, 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 4 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careNot on file · ask the home
- BedriddenApproved by the state
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. 4 NON AMBULATORY. 2 BEDRIDDEN. 2 HOSPICE.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
5 questions to ask the home — nothing on file yet
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver not on file
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$3,850a month to start
Likely $3,150–$4,750
From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$3,850a month
Likely $3,150–$4,950
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$3,850likely $3,150–$4,750
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,150–$4,950
- $3,850
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,700–$8,150
- $5,850
How people 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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes and similar homes within 5 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.
12 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$7,300.
- 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 12 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Welcome Home - Castro ValleyCastro Valley · 1.6 mi · Mid-size home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Blessing HomeCastro Valley · 1.6 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Anthony's Residential Care HomeSan Leandro · 1.9 mi · Small home$3,700Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Blossom Garden Senior HomeHayward · 2.0 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Willow Creek Alzheimer's & Dementia Care CenterCastro Valley · 2.2 mi · Mid-size home$7,395Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Montgomery Springs ManorHayward · 2.2 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Leslie Care Home IISan Leandro · 3.0 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Andrew Elijah's Guest Home IISan Leandro · 3.5 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- D'Nalor Care HomesOakland · 3.9 mi · Small home$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Scott VillaHayward · 4.3 mi · Mid-size home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Andre Alexis Guest HomeSan Leandro · 4.3 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Arcadian Residential CommunityHayward · 4.5 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 18787 Carlton Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546Address 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 7 documents for this home, and its records count 7 visits since 2017. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 23, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 7
- Most recent visit
- July 23, 2026
- Occupied · October 12, 2022 visit
- 5 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated October 12, 2022. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (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 2017.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 7 documents
Jul 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 07/23/2026 at 12:44 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ardalan Gharachorloo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with care staff Rose Marie Simpson and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA called the administrator, Samuel Tet at 12:53 PM to explain the reason for the visit and left a voicemail. Administrator Samuel Tet was not present during the inspection. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 107.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 03/16/2026. Emergency Disaster Plan was last reviewed on 04/20/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 04/30/2026. LPA reviewed 5 residents records and 5 staff records; all were complete. LPA also reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. The updated copies of the following documents were requested to be submitted to LPA by 07/30/2026: Updated LIC500 Liability Insurance Renewal document Administrator's Certificate # 7001579740 expires on 11/29/2027. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 23, 2026
Jul 24, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 07/24/2025 at 11:11 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ardalan Gharachorloo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Care Staff, Nadine Gabbidon and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Samuel Tet was not present during the visit. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 113.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 03/17/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last updated on 05/18/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 05/18/2025. LPA reviewed 6 residents records and 4 staff records; all were complete. LPA also reviewed a sample of 6 resident’s medications.The following documents were reviewed during the visit: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan, Liability Insurance, and Current Administrator’s Certificate. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 24, 2025
Jul 17, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 07/17/2024 AM , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ardalan Gharachorloo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Staff, Nadine Gabbidon and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Samuel Tet was not be able to be present during the inspection. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 69 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 107 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 03/29/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 06/20/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 06/20/2024. LPA reviewed 5 residents records and 3 staff records; all were complete.LPA also reviewed residents medications. LPA also reviewed the Emergency disaster Plan, Liability insurance as well as the infection control plan. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 17, 2024
Oct 30, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/30/23 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daisy Panlilio conducted an unannounced required one year inspection and met with Administrator (ADM) Samuel Tet and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA observed two (2) males and (2) female in bed and one (1) female watching TV in the living room during the visit. LPA inspected the facility inside and outside. Pathways were observed to be free of obstruction and fire hazards. The facility's fire clearance was approved for 4 non-ambulatory and two (2) bedridden residents which includes Hospice Waiver for two (2) residents. A written Emergency/Disaster plan dated 10/10/23 was posted on a bulletin board next to the dining area near a lane line phone. Centrally stored medications were locked in a plastic container above the wall next to the kitchen. Sharp objects were locked in the kitchen drawer next to the sink. Toxic chemicals were locked in the laundry area. There was at least 7 days of nonperishable and 2 days of perishable foods. Facility room temperature was maintained at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water temperature was measured at 112.8 degrees Fahrenheit in the resident's bathroom. Resident's bathrooms have grab bars inside the shower and next to the shower. The facility has trained staff in Dementia Care, Medication, and Basic Training. Last Fire drill was conducted on 10/10/23. Fire extinguisher was fully charged and last inspected on 03/23/23. Smoke and Carbon monoxide detectors were operational. LPA reviewed two staff and 2 resident files. Staff had criminal record clearances to work and are associated to the facility. Residents records all contain Admission Agreements, Physicians' reports, Consent forms, Personal rights, medical assessments, Needs and Services plans/Appraisals. The facility serves residents with Dementia. The facility has potentially dangerous objects locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Report continue on LIC 809C... Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 11/6/2022: 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 No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided via email.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 30, 2023
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Special Request LLC, licensed since 2017, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Lake Chabot Assisted Living · Castro Valley
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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Lake Chabot Assisted Living
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$3,800 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Assisted livingFlamingo Assisted Living
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$4,450 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Assisted livingLake Chabot Care Home
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$4,600 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Fairbanks One
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$4,250 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Golden Valley Elderly Living
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$4,050 a month to start · Covelight estimate