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Esther Care Home
Small home·Licensed for 6·Carmichael, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,250 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,500–$5,250
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit3 of 6 beds occupiedNovember 7, 2024 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitSeptember 26, 2025CDSS inspection record
Esther Care Home is a small care home in Carmichael — 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 2019. Dementia care and bedridden care 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 Esther Care Home
Is Esther Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Esther Care Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Esther Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 9 state visits over the same years.
Is Esther Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Esther Care Home cost?
$4,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,500–$5,250. 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 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 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Carmichael that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,450 to $4,625 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.
Does Esther 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 Osaiel, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Mercy San Juan Medical Center is 1.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Esther Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Esther Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ESTHER CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #342700638. 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 Osaiel, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 9 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 9 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is September 26, 2025, 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-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 residents
- 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. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2 RESIDENTS.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 27, 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
Covelight estimate
$4,250a month to start
Likely $3,500–$5,250
From 10 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,250a month
Likely $3,500–$5,450
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$4,250likely $3,500–$5,250
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar 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 (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 $3,500–$5,450
- $4,250
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,100–$8,600
- $6,250
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 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.
10 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,450–$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
- Splendor Oaks Senior Living 1Carmichael · 1.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Hollister Care HomeCarmichael · 1.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Madison Square Senior Living IICarmichael · 1.7 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Cozy Home CareCarmichael · 2.1 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Meraki of SacramentoSacramento · 2.2 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Magnolia Elderly Care HomeFair Oaks · 2.3 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Abundant Love and Care for the ElderlyCarmichael · 2.6 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Marylou's Home CareSacramento · 2.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Norris Senior HomeSacramento · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Kentfield Estates Ranch RCFESacramento · 2.9 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 4415 Rollingrock Way, Carmichael, CA 95608Address 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 9 visits since 2019. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated September 26, 2025.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 9
- Most recent visit
- September 26, 2025
- Occupied · November 7, 2024 visit
- 3 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated November 7, 2024. 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 2019.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 10 documents
Sep 26, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Hood arrived at the facility unannounced and met with the Administrator, Charles Eguavoen, to conduct a Required-1 Year Inspection. LPA conducted an inspection of the care home to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. There are five (5) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms for resident use. LPA observed bedrooms to be properly furnished, with appropriate bedding and lighting. The bathrooms were in sanitary condition, properly maintained, and the hot water temperature was observed to be 109.9 degrees F. LPA checked the kitchen area for the ability to prepare and store food. Care home has required (2) two-day perishable and (7) seven-day non-perishable food supply on hand. LPA observed knives and cleaning products to be locked away and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed the outdoor area and perimeter of the care home to be free of clutter and debris and there appeared to be no potential safety hazards to the residents in care. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operational. Fire extinguisher and first aid kits are maintained and ready for emergency use. LPA checked medication storage and found medications to be locked away and inaccessible to the residents. LPA reviewed two (2) resident files and also reviewed two (2) staff files. As a result of this visit, no deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 26, 2025
Nov 7, 2024Complaint investigation reportUnfounded
Allegation investigated: Facility is physically abusing resident
On November 7, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cassie Yang arrived unannounced at the facility to investigate and deliver the findings of a complaint the department received. LPA met with Licensee and explained the purpose for visit. During today's visit, LPA conducted file review and interviews. Please see LIC 9099-C for the result of the investigation. Unfounded LIC 9099-C Allegation: Facility is physically abusing resident. The Department conducted extensive interviews and file reviews. Based on interview conducted with Administrator, it revealed R1 was transported to the emergency room for low O2 levels who then was discharged to be on hospice services. R1 is no longer at the facility as R1's responsible party had wished for R1 to be at home during this stage of R1's life. Based on interview conducted with R2 revealed that R2 has never been physically abused at the facility by staff. Based on interview conducted with R3 revealed R3 wished to not be disturbed at this time. Based on interview conducted with R4 revealed that R4 has never seen residents being abused at the facility and/or R4 has never been abused at the facility. File review conducted revealed that R1 "can be forgetful" but no indication of dementia. File review conducted for R2 revealed R2 has mild cognitive impairment. File review conducted for R3 revealed R3 has dementia. File review conducted for R4 revealed R4 has mild cognitive impairment. Based on the SOC 341 received and reviewed, it revealed resident has not and/or is not being abused. Based on information obtained throughout this investigation, the allegation listed above is UNFOUNDED, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 7, 2024 · control 59-AS-20241029105016
Sep 17, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Post Licensing
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cassie Yang and Graham Gunby arrived unannounced to conduct a required annual inspection. LPAs met with Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPAs are conducting an annual inspection today but this report is being generated to clear the Post-Licensing inspection in the system. There are no citations issued on this report. Exit interview. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 17, 2024
Sep 17, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 9/17/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Cassie Yang and Graham Gunby arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct a required annual inspection utilizing the CARE tool. LPAs met with caregiver and explained the purpose of the visit, who then contacted Administrator who then arrived to the facility shortly afterwards. LPAs and Administrator conducted a tour of the interior of the facility to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured included but not limited to: five residents room, one staff room, two bathrooms, kitchen and the common areas. LPAs observed medications present on S1's counter by room entrance. LPAs were informed room cannot be locked because there is no key. Medications were immediately relocated by Administrator. LPAs conducted a medication audit and found R1's tylenol to be expired, additionally, LPAs observed two medications present without a physician order on file. File review was conducted and LPAs observed S1 to not have LIC 503 and/or negative TB result present on file. LPAs further observed R1's LIC 602A to be out of date, needing annual assessment. Emergency Disaster Plan reviewed. LPAs informed Administrator document should be reviewed and updated annually. LPAs and Administrator discussed fire and earthquake drill are to be conducted quarterly. A copy of CCR Title 22 87705 Care of Persons with Dementia. As a result of today's visit, deficiencies observed. Please see LIC 809-Ds. Exit interview and a copy of the report and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 17, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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