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Graceful Living at Oakdale 3
Small home·Licensed for 6·Oakdale, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$3,750 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,050–$4,650
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitOctober 30, 2025CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderGraceful Living Inc.Since 2016 · 2 licensed homes
Graceful Living at Oakdale 3 is a small care home in Oakdale — 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 2016. Bedridden care is 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
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Quick answers about Graceful Living at Oakdale 3
Is Graceful Living at Oakdale 3 licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Graceful Living at Oakdale 3 licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Graceful Living at Oakdale 3 been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Graceful Living at Oakdale 3 still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Graceful Living at Oakdale 3 cost?
$3,750 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,050–$4,650. 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 9 small homes and similar homes within 14 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 12 other homes of a similar licensed size across Stanislaus County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $2,900 to $4,950 a month, and the middle figure is $3,400 (n = 12 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 Graceful Living at Oakdale 3 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 Graceful Living Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Graceful Living Inc. — at least 5 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Oak Valley Hospital District is 0.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Graceful Living at Oakdale 3 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.
Graceful Living at Oakdale 3 license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “GRACEFUL LIVING AT OAKDALE 3”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #502700004. 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 Graceful Living Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 30, 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 careApproved by the state
- 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. 6 NON-AMBULATORY ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
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
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”
State licensing record · September 27, 2026
3 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?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$3,750a month to start
Likely $3,050–$4,650
From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$3,750a month
Likely $3,050–$4,850
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
Starting monthly rate$3,750likely $3,050–$4,650
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 14 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 $3,050–$4,850
- $3,750
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,600–$8,050
- $5,750
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 9 small homes and similar homes within 14 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.
9 homes like this within 14 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,600–$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 9 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Astoria at OakdaleOakdale · 1.7 mi · Mid-size home$2,150Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Crossroads ManorRiverbank · 4.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Graceful Living at RiverbankRiverbank · 5.0 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Safe Haven Central ValleyModesto · 6.0 mi · Small home$4,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sisters Assisted LivingModesto · 8.9 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Dutchollow Suites IModesto · 9.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Stephen's HomeModesto · 9.8 mi · Small home$2,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Graceful Living at ModestoModesto · 11 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Malonzo EldercareModesto · 13 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 537 Fresian Drive, Oakdale, CA 95361Address 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 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2016. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated October 30, 2025.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- October 30, 2025
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 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 2016.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Oct 30, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/30/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Triel Ellen Lindstrom arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required 1-year annual inspection. LPA was greeted by a staff member. LPA Lindstrom introduced herself and explained the purpose of the visit. The Care Coordinator arrived at the facility at 1:00 PM and an interview followed. The Care Coordinator joined the LPA on a tour of the facility. The facility is licensed for a capacity of six, including six non-ambulatory only, with a hospice waiver for two. The census at the time of this site visit was five. The Administrator had an Administrator’s Certificate (#7002348740) that wa valid through 12/16/2025. The two Caregivers on duty had criminal background clearances; one of the two caregivers was not associated with the facility. The LPA toured the interior of the facility. The entire facility is clean, orderly, and odor-free. The interior is decorated and filled with natural light. The LPA observed the required postings on the wall near the entry. The living room, dining room, and family room contained adequate seating for residents. The LPA observed three residents in the living room that were reading, watching television, or socializing with family. The bedrooms were clean and contained the required furniture. The windows and window screens were intact. The bathrooms were clean and odor-free. The water temperature in the hallway bathroom was 108 degrees Fahrenheit, which is within the required range of 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The bathrooms contained grab bars and non-slip mats in the showers. There were extra towels, linens, and supplies in the hallway cabinets. The thermostat was set at 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Staff tested the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, which were in working order. The fire extinguisher was serviced on 2/19/2025 (Continued on LIC809-D) by Touchdown. The LPA observed logs of quarterly fire drills and an emergency disaster plan that had been reviewed in 2025. The LPA toured the kitchen. The kitchen was clean, orderly, and odor-free. There was a two-day supply of perishable food and seven-day supply of non-perishable food in the refrigerator/freezer and pantry. The LPA observed sharps locked in a kitchen drawer and cleaners locked in a cabinet under the sink. The LPA toured the laundry room. Cleaners and extra toiletries were locked in cabinets in the laundry room. The LPA toured the garage and observed extra food in a chest freezer and refrigerator. The LPA inspected the central medication storage. Medication was stored in locked cabinets in the kitchen, separate from the food. The LPA observed that resident medication was stored in its original containers with intact labels. A first aid kit was located in this cabinet that contained all the required items. The LPA reviewed the paper-based medication administration records (MAR) and found it complete and up-to-date. The LPA inspected the grounds. The backyard was manicured and enclosed by a fence. The walkways were free of obstruction. The LPA reviewed three staff files and five resident files. All staff and resident files were complete. The LPA requested that updated copies of the following documents be submitted to Licensing by 5:00 PM on 11//2025. These documents can be emailed to theLPA at ellen.lindstrom@dss.ca.gov. (1) LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility (2) Copy of a current Administrator Certificate (3) LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan (4) Proof of Liability Insurance (5) LIC 500 Personnel Report (6) LIC 309 Administrative Organization (Continued on LIC809-D) As a result of this inspection, a deficiency was cited. The facility was not in compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22, Division 6. The deficiencies are listed on the attached LIC 809D. Failure to correct deficiencies by the noted due date may result in the assessment of civil penalties. An exit interview was conducted with the Care Coordinator, to whom a copy of this LIC809 report, the LIC809D, and the appeals rights was provided. Their signature below confirms receipt of this document.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 30, 2025
Nov 25, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 11/25/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maja Jensen arrived at facility unannounced to conduct a required 1 year annual visit. LPA Jensen met with Administrator Voica Matis and explained the purpose of today's visit. LPA Jensen toured the grounds which were observed to be well maintained. All paths were free of obstruction. The window screens were in good repair. There is a shaded area and patio furniture for clients to enjoy outdoor activities. The back gate has a self closing latch. LPA Jensen toured the interior and observed the facility to be sanitary and free of odor. There was adequate lighting and furnishings throughout. LPA Jensen inspected the kitchen and observed 2 days of perishable food and 7 days of non-perishable food to be available. There was fresh fruit including apples, bananas, pears and oranges as well as a variety of fresh vegetables. LPA Jensen observed lunch service which consisted of BLT sandwich, fries, juice and ice cream for dessert. LPA Jensen inspected the common areas, bedrooms, laundry room, bathrooms and garage. The water temperature in the bathroom was tested and determined to be within the required range. There are adequate linens available for frequent bedding changes. The fire extinguisher was last serviced in April of 2024 and is in compliance. The carbon monoxide detector was tested and found to be in good working order. The facility maintains first aid kits that are complete. All medications were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA Jensen reviewed 3 of 3 resident files and both staff files for the care providers that were present on this day. The resident files and staff files were complete and in compliance. The facility has capacity for 6 residents, all of which can be non-ambulatory. There is also a hospice waiver for 2. Currently there are 2 non-ambulatory residents and 1 resident on hospice. The staff present on this day were verified as having criminal background clearance. The facility has a van for transporting residents to appointments if needed. LPA Jensen verified the van has current registration and liability insurance. LPA Jensen and Administrator Voica Matis discussed updates to dementia care that take effect on January 1, 2025. The facility was determined to be in substantial compliance. No deficiencies were observed. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 25, 2024
Nov 7, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 11/7/23 at approximately 2:20 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maja Jensen arrived at facility unannounced to conduct a required 1 year annual inspection. LPA Jensen met with care coordinator Rainilda Clavano and explained the purpose of today's visit. The Licensee, Voica Matis, holds a current Administrator certificate good through 12/16/2023. The annual fees were verified to be current. LPA Jensen toured the grounds and determined all paths to be free of obstruction. The grounds were observed to be maintained. There is outdoor seating available with shaded areas for client engagement. All screens were in good repair. LPA Jensen toured the interior. The facility was observed to sanitary and was free of odor. There was adequate lighting and furniture throughout. There are night lights available in the hallway. The facility maintains adequate linens and hygiene supplies. All appliances are in good working order. LPA Jensen toured the kitchen and observed in excess of a two day supply of perishable food and a 7 day supply of non-perishable food. There was a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables available. LPA Jensen observed the meal service preparation for dinner which consisted of lasagna, broccoli, and ice cream. LPA Jensen observed a refrigerator in the garage where temperature sensitive medications were stored. The access door to the garage was not locked and morphine was stored in the garage refrigerator. Based on interviews with staff, the door is usually locked and residents do not generally go in the garage. All toxins and sharp objects were locked and inaccessible. The fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide detector were observed to be in compliance. The first aid kit was observed to be complete and in compliance. Regular fire drills are conducted. The facility maintains and an adequate supply of emergency food. The emergency disaster plan has recently been updated and is in compliance. LPA Jensen reviewed 5 of 5 resident files and determined them to be complete. LPA Jensen reviewed 2 staff files and determined them to be complete. LPA Jensen requested and received a current copy of the liability insurance and an LIC 500. All staff present were observed to have criminal back ground clearance and were associated to the facility. LPA Jensen observed residents engaged in various activities including singing and visiting with family members. Deficiencies are being cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Division 6. Failure to correct deficiencies may result in the assessment of civil penalties. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 7, 2023
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Graceful Living Inc., licensed since 2016, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Graceful Living at Oakdale 2 · Oakdale
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 Stanislaus County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Graceful Living at Oakdale
Oakdale · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$3,650 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Inspired Assisted Living Oakdale
Oakdale · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$4,050 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Safe Haven Oakdale
Oakdale · Small home · 0.5 mi away
$3,900 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Belmare Senior Living
Oakdale · Large community · 0.7 mi away
$4,125 a month to start · Listed by the home
Asara Senior Care
Oakdale · Mid-size home · 1.3 mi away
$4,750 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Graceful Living at Oakdale 2
Oakdale · Small home · 1.6 mi away
$3,750 a month to start · Covelight estimate