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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Walnut Creek
Emerald Care Home
113 Rock Oak Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94598Licensed since 2003
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 4 residents
Not on file: bedridden approval.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 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 RESIDENTS MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOPSICE WAVIER FOR FOUR (4) RESIDENTS.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Emerald Care Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,750a month to start
Likely $3,900–$5,850
From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,750likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,750likely $3,900–$5,850
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes within 3 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 (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,900–$6,050
- $4,750
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,600–$9,250
- $7,250
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- 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 October 1, 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.
Rates at nearby homes12 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $8,000
12 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,450–$6,850.
- Camellia Garden Care VillaWalnut Creek · 0.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Welcome Home Senior Residence (Concord 2)Concord · 1.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Wimbledon Walnut Creek Care HomeWalnut Creek · 1.4 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Place for SeniorsWalnut Creek · 1.4 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek)Walnut Creek · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Better Living of Walnut CreekWalnut Creek · 1.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Buttercup Care HomeConcord · 1.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ag Health CareWalnut Creek · 1.9 mi · Small home$3,395Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Emerald Care Home IIConcord · 1.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Bermuda Residential Care HomeConcord · 2.2 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Ramona Care HomePleasant Hill · 2.8 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Aspen Senior LivingConcord · 2.8 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes within 3 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.
- 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.
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 move-in 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.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.
Rooms & the spaces they will use (1)Shared / companion rooms
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence (1)Residents may bring a pet
Residents may bring a petReported no
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Where it is
113 Rock Oak Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94598Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- John Muir Medical Center-Walnut Creek CampusHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #75600780 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Oct 12, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
We haven’t transcribed this report yet. The complete document is on the state’s site.
20251 state visit · 1 document
Sep 9, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 09/09/2025 at 09:00 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 Caregivers Jose Mendoza and Gertrudes Mendoza. The Licensee / Administrator Lailo Matias arrived at approximately 9:30 AM. 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. The temperature in the kitchen was measured at 72.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature was measured at 106.8 degrees Fahrenheit, within the safe range of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. 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 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. Fire extinguisher was fully charged. The Emergency Disaster Plan was last reviewed on 1/20/2025. Emergency, disaster, and fire drills are conducted quarterly; the most recent drill was conducted on 7/15/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Liability insurance certificate expires on 4/12/2026. The LPA reviewed 5 resident and 5 staff records; all were complete. No citations were issued during the inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 9, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Oct 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/3/2024 at 10:45 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) James Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct the Required Annual Inspection. Upon entry, LPA stated the purpose of the visit to Licensee Lailo Matias. The LPA inspected the interior and exterior of the facility. The inspection of the physical plant included the kitchen, dining area, restrooms, community living spaces, resident rooms, storage areas, garage, and the grounds of the facility. More than the required minimum of 7 days of nonperishable and 2 days of perishable foods were appropriately stored. At approximately 12:45 PM, temperature of the hot water was 110 degrees in the kitchen and the room temperature in the living room was 75.5 degrees. The fire extinguisher was replaced on 7/8/2024. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were fully operational. The LPA observed 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. An administrator is on site more than the minimum of 20 hours a week to oversee the proper business operations. The LPA reviewed facility records, records of 5 residents, and records of 5 staff members. The LPA interviewed 3 staff members. 1 Type-B citations issued during the inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 3, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 3 documents
20231 state visit · 1 document
Oct 6, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/06/2023 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Sampair arrived unannounced for an annual inspection. The LPA stated the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Odette Mendoza upon entering the facility. During the Inspection, the LPA inspected the facility inside and outside. LPA interviewed 2 staff members and 2 residents, and reviewed the records of 5 staff and 5 residents. LPA observed that the facility has a sufficient supply of food: 2 days perishable and 7 days nonperishable. A comfortable inside temperature of 73.4 degrees F was maintained. The facility was clean and the staff attentive to residents' needs. No citations issued. Exit interview conducted with Licensee and a copy of this report was provided via email.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 6, 2023
20221 state visit · 1 document
Sep 15, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 9/15/22 at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Sampair conducted an infection control annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA explained the purpose of the visit to staff. Administrator Lailo Matias arrived shortly after LPA had toured the facility inside and outside. Facility has an infection control plan in place that they are following. The designated infection control leader is the administrator. They have one central entry point that has been designated for universal entry screening with the station located near the front entrance with visitor's log, hand sanitizer, face masks, and no touch thermometer. Facility follows daily cleaning, sanitation of frequently touched common surfaces with disinfectants. COVID-19 signs were posted to promote hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette and physical distancing. The temperature inside of the facility was 72.7 and the hot water temperature was 117, which were in the safe temperature range. An administrator is on site at least the required 20 hour minimum each week to oversee business operations. Facility cited for 2 Type A and 3 Type B deficiencies (refer to LIC 809-D). Exit interview conducted, copy of Appeal Rights, and a copy of this report provided via emailthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 15, 2022
20211 state visit · 1 document
Oct 14, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Sampair conducted an infection control annual inspection and explained the purpose of the visit with Administrator (ADM) Lailo Matias. LPA inspected the facility inside and outside. All of the staff and residents were fully vaccinated. LPA observed screening station located near the front entrance with a visitor's log, hand sanitizer, face masks, and a no-touch temperature probe. Routine symptom screening (+/-) temperature and symptom check is done at entry for all staff, residents, and visitors. LPA observed COVID-19 signs posted in common areas to promote hand washing and physical distancing. Facility documents daily temperatures for staff and residents. However, LPA observed that 0 of the 2 staff present upon entering facility wearing face masks. When ADM arrived, she was wearing a face mask. ADM is the designated Infection control leader. LPA discussed the mitigation plan with her, as well as their current COVID-19 infection control practices, and though ADM said that they had conducted staff training on infection prevention, symptoms, transmission, as well as the proper donning and doffing of PPE, they were not following a whole host of Infection Control practices, including: - Not following PIN 21-40-ASC with Visitor COVID-19 Vaccination verification from any of the visitors who entered the facility while LPA was present. - Only documenting temperature and not general well-being of residents. - No designated visitation area. - Did not have cough etiquette reminders posted. - Not aware of positive COVID-19 practices and procedures. - No procedures developed for accepting back residents following discharge from hospital. - FIT testing not completed nor scheduled. - Only had a PPE supply for less than one week. - Daily changes in resident health status not being recorded. -------Continued on 809-C----------- There were sufficient food and water supplies in the kitchen refrigerators/freezers. Emergency paper and PPE supplies were observed. Facility room temperature was maintained at a comfortable temperature. A certified administrator is on site at all times to oversee proper business operation and compliance with COVID-19 infection control practices. Fire extinguishers were observed fully charged and last inspected in June 2021 and the Smoke and Carbon monoxide detectors were fully operational. LPA observed three (3) Type A deficiencies and two (2) Type B deficiencies, the details of which are in the LIC809-D citations. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and copies of the Appeal Rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 14, 2021
The state marks this report as 19 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 5. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
License holder
Jermat, Inc., licensed since 2003.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2003, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 5
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2003, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 0 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Emerald Care Home
Is Emerald Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Emerald Care Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Emerald Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2003, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Emerald Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Emerald Care Home cost?
$4,750 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,900–$5,850. 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 within 3 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 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in Walnut Creek that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,875 to $6,500 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 7 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 Emerald Care Home take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 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 Jermat, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Jermat, Inc. — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
John Muir Medical Center-Walnut Creek Campus is 2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Emerald Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Emerald Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “EMERALD CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #75600780. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Jermat, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2003, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2003, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2003, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2003, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 12, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Nearby
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Licensed homes near this one in Contra Costa County, most information on file first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,750 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,900On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,950 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,100On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,200 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,600On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,450 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,650–$5,450On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,850 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,950On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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