Mid-size home · Licensed for 8 · Alameda

Golden Age of Sweet Road

201 Sweet Road, Alameda, CA 94502Licensed since 2004

Overview

Starting rate

$8,000 a month

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Languages spoken: EnglishReported on Seniorly · August 24, 2026
Licensed for 8: a mid-size care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 8 residents
Hospice

Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.

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 OLDER. ALL CLIENTS MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOSPICE WAIVER.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

Respite / short-term stays
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Assistance with transfers
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Medication management
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Diabetic / carbohydrate-controlled diet
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Golden Age of Sweet Road: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$8,000a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$8,000likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

Starting monthly rate$8,000this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.
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 $8,000–$8,600: $8,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $8,000–$12,150: $10,500

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.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes15 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $10,000

15 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,050–$6,000.

Golden Age Bayside IIAlameda · 0.7 mi · Small home
$10,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Lakeshore Residential CareOakland · 4.2 mi · Mid-size home
$3,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Dimond CareOakland · 4.4 mi · Mid-size home
$6,000Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
Andre Alexis Guest HomeSan Leandro · 4.7 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
J & C Care CenterOakland · 4.7 mi · Mid-size home
$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
D'Nalor Care HomesOakland · 5.8 mi · Small home
$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Andrew Elijah's Guest Home IISan Leandro · 6.2 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Leslie Care Home IISan Leandro · 6.5 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
St. Anthony's Residential Care HomeSan Leandro · 7.3 mi · Small home
$3,700Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Merced Girard Residential Care FacilitySan Francisco · 8.1 mi · Mid-size home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Blossom Garden Senior HomeHayward · 9.5 mi · Mid-size home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Autumn GlowSan Francisco · 9.6 mi · Mid-size home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Morning Light HomeCastro Valley · 9.7 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on its own website · 24h care starting price · seen October 5, 2026
Kimochi HomeSan Francisco · 9.8 mi · Mid-size home
$4,335Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Scott VillaHayward · 9.9 mi · Mid-size home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

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.

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Daily life

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

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Rooms & the spaces they will use (10)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Shared / companion rooms

Private rooms
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Outdoor spaceWalking paths · Garden
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Common areasDining room
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Room typesPrivate · Semi-Private Rooms
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
LaundryDone by staff
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Rooms come furnished
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
AmenitiesMove-in coordination
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Telephone in the room
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (4)All-day or flexible dining · Food allergy management · Meal times

All-day or flexible dining
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Food allergy management
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Meal timesScheduled meals
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (1)Activity types offered

Activity types offeredMovie nights
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

Faith, culture & language (1)Languages spoken by caregivers

Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish
Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 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

201 Sweet Road, Alameda, CA 94502Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Alameda HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.7 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 #15601081 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document

Nov 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/18/25 at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Greg Clark arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Maricel Tinio and explained the purpose of the visit. 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 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 105.4 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 11/04/25. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 10/21/25. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 8/2/24. LPA reviewed 2 residents records and 2 staff records; all were complete. LPA also reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 18, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Nov 20, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/20/24 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Greg Clark arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Maricel Tinio and explained the purpose of the visit. 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 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 110.4 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 1/30/24. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 10/29/24. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 8/2/24. LPA reviewed 5 residents records and 5 staff records; all were complete. LPA also reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 20, 2024

20231 state visit · 1 document

Nov 29, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/29/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Greg Clark arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Maricel Tinio and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 8 residents. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 6 total bedrooms of which all are occupied by the residents. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. 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 kitchen sink was measured at 110.3 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 detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was in operating condition. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 5/18/23. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 8/02/23. LPA reviewed 5 residents records and 5 staff records, all were complete. LPA also reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 29, 2023

Earlier years2022 · 1 document

20221 state visit · 1 document

Nov 16, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/16/22 at 3:25 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Greg Clark arrived unannounced to conduct Infection Control Inspection. LPA met with staff, Cherie Tiinio and explained the purpose of the visit. During the Infection Control Inspection, LPA toured facility including but not limited to: front entrance, screening station, bathrooms, 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 PPE maintained at central location and easily accessible for staff. Facility has a mitigation plan and maintains record of routine screening for residents and staff. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 16, 2022

License holder

Golden Age Bayside Assisted Living, Inc., licensed since 2004.

Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

Golden Age Bayside II · Alameda

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2004, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 4
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 2004, 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	1

“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 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 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 Golden Age of Sweet Road

Is Golden Age of Sweet Road licensed?

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

How many residents is Golden Age of Sweet Road licensed for?

8 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Golden Age of Sweet Road been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2004, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Golden Age of Sweet Road still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does Golden Age of Sweet Road cost?

$8,000 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 33 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 = 33 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.

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 Golden Age of Sweet Road 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 Golden Age Bayside Assisted Living, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Golden Age Bayside Assisted Living, Inc. — at least 2 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Alameda Hospital is 1.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Golden Age of Sweet Road keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.