This licence is listed as closed. The state lists it as “Closed, Licensee Initiated”, October 26, 2026.

The state also lists Morning Light Home at this address under another licence.

Small home · Castro Valley

Fairbanks Home Care

Name: Fairbanks Home Care
Address: 2940 Somerset Avenue, Castro Valley, CA, 94546, US
Telephone: (510) 889-1948

2940 Somerset Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546Closed in state record

About this record

This page keeps the history of license #15600361. It does not describe current care or pricing at this address.

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At a glance

Care approvals recorded under this license: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice; State licensing record · October 26, 2026
Home size: 6 while this license was open; Small care home · the state license record

(510) 889-1948From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

Care and support

These approvals belong to the closed license. They do not establish current care services at this address.

Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryRecorded under this license · up to 6 residents
Dementia / memory careRecorded under this license
Hospice careRecorded under this license · up to 2 residents

Not on file in this record: Bedridden.

State licensing record · October 26, 2026. A different license at this address has its own record.

Read the state’s own wording

AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. THIS LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO RESIDENTS.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Previously reported costs

This license is listed as closed. A current stay cannot be priced under this license.

Published prices are not on file for this license. Browse nearby homes to compare their reported costs.

This license is listed as closed. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Daily life

Descriptions collected for this closed license. They do not describe current services at this address.

Daily-life descriptions are not on file for this license. See nearby homes for current listings.

Where it is

2940 Somerset Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Sutter Eden Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.3 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).

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The 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 #15600361 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jul 24, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ardalan Gharachorloo conducted a Case Management visit as a result of licensee requested closure of the facility. Upon arrival at 9:50 AM, LPA met with Licensee, George Druga and explained the purpose of the visit. On 07/01/2025, Licensee sent the LPA a letter requesting to surrender the license due to retirement. Starting at 10:20 AM, LPA toured entire facility with Licensee including kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, common areas, backyard and garage. LPA confirmed all residents have moved out. Licensee surrendered his facility license during today's visit. A forfeiture letter will be mailed to licensee at a later time. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 24, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Jul 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 07/05/2024 at 9:36 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ardalan Gharachorloo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required Inspection. LPA met with Owner/Administrator Gheorghe Druga and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. All indoor and outdoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 70 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 117 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 monxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 7/5/2024. Emergency disaster plan was last posted on 12/21/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 12/21/2023. At 10:15 am, LPA reviewed the medications. At 10:43 am, LPA reviewed 4 residents records and 2 owners records: all were complete. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 5, 2024

20232 state visits · 2 documents

Dec 28, 2023Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Annual ContinuationReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Nguyen returned to facility today to continue the Annual Required Inspection that was initiated on 12/21/23. LPA toured facility with Gheorghe including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 4 total bedrooms which 4 bedrooms are occupied by residents. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 74 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 111 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable 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 06/28/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. LPA reviewed 4 residents records. LPA reviewed 2 staff records and 2 of 2 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. LPA reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided via email.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 28, 2023

Dec 21, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 12/21/2023 at 3:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with administrator, Gheorghe Druga and explained the purpose of the visit. Due to time limitation LPA will come back at another time to complete the inspection.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 21, 2023

Earlier years2021 to 2022 · 2 documents

20221 state visit · 1 document

Aug 26, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/26/22 at 2:48PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct Infection Control Inspection. LPA was greeted by Licensee Didina Druga. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. During the Infection Control Inspection, LPA toured facility including but not limited to front entrance, screening station, hand washing stations, bedrooms, common areas, kitchen and backyard. Facility has a sufficient 2-day perishable and one week non-perishable food supply. Visitors policy is posted on the front entrance. There is one central entry point for universal screening for staff, residents and visitors. A sign-in policy, thermometer and hand sanitizer were observed at screening station. Cough/sneeze etiquette, social distancing and hand washing posters were observed. Facility staff were observed to be wearing proper PPE. Facility has a 30-day supply of PPEs maintained at central location and easily accessible for staff. Facility has a mitigation plan and maintains record of routine screening for residents and staff. During record review, LPAs reviewed a sample of 2 staff records and observed 2 of 2 have health screening with TB test on file. Report continue on LIC 809C... Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 9/09/2022: 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.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 26, 2022

20211 state visit · 1 document

Jul 28, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 07/28/2021 at 1:50pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. O'Hollaren arrived unannounced to conduct Infection Control Inspection. LPA met with Licensee Gheorghe Druga and explained the purpose of the visit. During the inspection, LPA toured facility including but not limited to common areas, hand washing stations, bedrooms, kitchen and backyard. LPA observed COVID-19 signage throughout the facility. Hand washing signs were posted at hand washing stations. LPA observed PPE, food and paper supplies are sufficient. Hand sanitizer is provided at facility entryway. Common areas are disinfected at least three times a day. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were working. During record review, LPA observed facility has a copy of Mitigation Plan on file. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 28, 2021

Held this license

George and Didina Druga, license first issued in 1999.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 1999, 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 1999, 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

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Fairbanks Home Care

Is Fairbanks Home Care licensed?

The state lists this license as “Closed, Licensee Initiated,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Fairbanks Home Care licensed for?

6 residents while this license was open — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Fairbanks Home Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1999, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Fairbanks Home Care still open?

This license is listed as closed, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The state also lists Morning Light Home at this address under another license.

What does Fairbanks Home Care cost?

This license is listed as closed, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Among 34 other homes of a similar licensed size across Alameda County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $6,000 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 between September and October 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.

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 Fairbanks Home Care take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this license is listed as closed. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license was held by George and Didina Druga, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Sutter Eden Medical Center is 0.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Fairbanks Home Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is on this closed license’s record, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.