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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$7,300 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $6,000–$9,000
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJune 4, 2026CDSS inspection record
Hershey Senior Care is a small care home in Santa Rosa — 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.
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 Hershey Senior Care
Is Hershey Senior Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Hershey Senior Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Hershey Senior Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is Hershey Senior Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Hershey Senior Care cost?
$7,300 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $6,000–$9,000. 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 2 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 23 other homes of a similar licensed size in Santa Rosa that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $5,125 to $7,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,550 (n = 23 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 Hershey Senior Care 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 Hershey Senior Care LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Rosa 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 Hershey Senior Care 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.
Hershey Senior Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “HERSHEY SENIOR CARE LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #496804399. 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 Hershey Senior Care LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
- 3 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 4, 2026, 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
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident
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 SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 2. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR TWO (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
$7,300a month to start
Likely $6,000–$9,000
From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$7,300a month
Likely $6,000–$9,150
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$7,300likely $6,000–$9,000
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 2 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 $6,000–$9,150
- $7,300
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,900–$12,000
- $9,300
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 2 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 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,850–$7,500.
- 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
- Marian House for SeniorsSanta Rosa · 0.3 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Hanna House RidleySanta Rosa · 0.3 mi · Mid-size home$6,450Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Clover Senior CareSanta Rosa · 0.8 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Five Palms Care HomeSanta Rosa · 1.0 mi · Mid-size home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Living Oak Home CareSanta Rosa · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Angel's Place in Mosswood PlaceSanta Rosa · 1.6 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Windrose Care HomeSanta Rosa · 1.6 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Silver StarSanta Rosa · 1.8 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Platinum Residential Care HomeSanta Rosa · 1.8 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 2546 Hershey Ct, Santa Rosa, CA 95403Address 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 2026, the state has filed 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 4, 2026.
- On file since
- 2026
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- June 4, 2026
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.
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
Jun 4, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Post Licensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cuadra arrive unannounced for the purpose of conducting Post-Licensing inspection visit and met with Administrator/Licensee Pjoebe Mungai. The facility has a dementia care plan and hospice waiver for two residents. There is one resident receiving hospice services. Required postings observed. The facility received a fire clearance approval on 12/18/2025 by the Santa Rosa Fire Department for total capacity of six (6) residents which five (5) may be non-ambulatory residents in single occupancy rooms #1, #3, #4, #5 and #6; Room #2 is single occupancy and cleared as a bedridden room. LPA/Administrator toured the facility inside and outside. Facility is a one story building, with a total of six bedrooms, two full bathrooms, small bathroom, office/launch room, laundry area located in the garage, kitchen, dining room, living room as common areas an outside sitting and garden area available for residents' use. The facility was inspected and found to be clean and in good repair at the time of the inspection with all exits free from obstruction. Fire Extinguishers were charged and serviced as of December 2025. All auditory alarms, Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational at the time of the inspection. Hot water temperature measured at 105.2 degrees in resident's bathrooms which is not within regulation. Resident records, personnel records, medication and toxins were locked and inaccessible to resident's in care. Facility has first aid kit which was found to be appropriate during the Post-Licensing inspection. There is outdoor space for activities. Continued on LIC809C... Continued from LIC809... All resident’s bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings, and resident’s beds were outfitted with mattress pads as required by Title 22 Regulations. The Licensee stated that they have not conducted a fire drill as of today yet because there are no staff (technical advisory). LPA observed a 2 day supply of perishable and 7 day supply of non-perishable food. Refrigerated food was found to be stored in a safe manner being labeled and dated. File review initiated at 9:30am. One staff file and two resident's file was reviewed. Resident has medical assessment and care plan on file. Staff have required CPR/1st aid certificate and initial training 40 hours complete. During Pre-licensing, Licensee agreed that they need to include the use of surveillance cameras in common areas outside to their admission agreement to make residents and their responsible parties aware of their use without audio. However, after conducting file review LPA/Licensee observed that it wasn't included into current lease agreements on file. Licensee agreed to update lease agreements (technical violation issued). Administrator certificate for administrator Phoebe Mungai #7030487740 expires on 2/9/2027. Contact information reviewed. Medication and medication records reviewed. The Licensee agreed to submit updated copies of the following documents by 06/18/2026: LIC500- Personnel Report, LIC308- Designation of Responsibility and liability insurance. No deficiencies were cited during this Post-Licensing inspection. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee, and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 4, 2026
The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Mar 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cuadra arrived announced to conduct a Pre-licensing Subsequent Facility Inspection and met with Applicant Phoebe Mungai. A pre-licensing inspection was completed on 03/19/2026. Today, component III was completed. During today’s visit LPA observed the following items: Proof of hot tub in master bathroom is locked and secured. Garbage cans have tight fitting covers. Proof of grab bars in the master bathroom and small bathroom located in the hallway next to the garage. Proof of removal of debris in the backyard. Bedroom #3 has a regular bed. Applicant has satisfied all requirements in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulation. LPA will notify Application Unit Pre-licensing inspection is complete to proceed with the process of license. Pre-Licensing items needed to be repaired have been resolved. Pre-Licensing is now complete. No deficiencies cited at today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted with Applicant and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 23, 2026
Mar 19, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cuadra arrived announced to conduct a pre-licensing inspection and was greeted by Applicant, Phoebe Mungai. Facility currently does not have residents in care. Once obtained, Applicant will submit proof of required liability insurance. The facility has submitted a dementia care plan. Applicant stated that they have applied for a hospice waiver for two residents, but LPA reviewed documentation provided by the Centralized Application Unit (CAB) and there was no hospice waiver on file. LPA will follow up with CAB Analyst to clarify if the facility does have a hospice waiver on file. The facility received a fire clearance approval on 12/18/2025 by the Santa Rosa Fire Department for total capacity of six (6) residents which five (5) may be non-ambulatory residents in single occupancy rooms #1, #3, #4, #5 and #6; Room #2 is single occupancy and cleared as a bedridden room. LPA/Applicant toured the building and grounds. The facility consists of a single story residence with a total of six bedrooms, two full bathrooms, small bathroom, office/launch room, laundry area located in the garage, kitchen, dining room, living room as common areas an outside sitting and garden area available for residents' use. All residents rooms are connecting to facility dinning room, living room and kitchen area through self unlock closing doors. Room #2 allows access to the backyard and the outside of the home; Room #3 allows exit to the outside of the home and they have auditory alarms installed at the doors that were found operational during the visit. Each room has an alert pendant that it was found operational. The facility was found to be consistent with facility sketch, and at a comfortable temperature. However, Master bathroom houses a hot tub that needs to be locked and secured. This tub will not be used for residents at this time. Also, the applicant will install grab bars in the master bathroom and small bathroom located in the hallway next to the garage. Bathroom located in the hallway will be designated for resident's use for showers, it has grab bars and skid mats available. Continues on LIC809C... Continued from LIC809... All rooms and common area had sufficient lighting, including hallways. The smoke alarms are hardwired and observed operational during inspection. Carbon Monoxide Detector observed and functioning. Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstructions and is enough to permit residents with a diagnosis of dementia wander freely and safely. Window screens are clean and in good repair. All resident rooms are furnished per regulation with bed, lamp, bedside table, dressers and chairs. Garage houses gardening tools storage, incontinence care supplies and emergency supply of water. Cleaning supplies will be stored in a cabinet located in the garage, and locked cabinet located under kitchen sink. Sufficient supply of linens and hygiene products observed in linen closet located in the hallway. Kitchen cabinet has locks installed for knives to be inaccessible to residents in care. Locked centralized medication, confidential file storage of personnel and residents records cabinet is located in the kitchen including first aid kit. First aid kit present with all required items. Garbage cans needs to have tight fitting covers, there are sufficient amount of dishes, utensils, cooking pots, etc. Activity calendar and supplies as well as sample of menu was observed. Water temperatures read at: 113 and 113.4 degrees F which is within 105-120 F degrees regulation. Fire extinguishers serviced on December 2025. The Applicant disclosed that there is a camera included in the ring bell system and outside in the backyard, Applicant agreed that they need to include the use of surveillance cameras in common areas outside to their admission agreement to make residents and their responsible parties aware of their use without audio. The facility has a current lease agreement on file. Administrator certificate for administrator Phoebe Mungai #7030487740 expires on 2/9/2027. Contact information reviewed. LPA observed all required postings including the CCL Complaint Poster, Long Term Care Ombudsman Poster, Resident's Rights, and the rights to Resident and Family Councils. Applicant agrees to submit the following items for LPA review: Proof of hot tub in master bathroom is locked and secured. Garbage cans needs to have tight fitting covers. Proof of grab bars in the master bathroom and small bathroom located in the hallway next to the garage. Proof of removal of debris in the backyard. Bedroom #3 needs a regular bed instead of half rail bed currently in room. LPA will conduct inspection after above items are submitted to confirm complete. After confirmed LPA will notify Application Unit pre-licensing inspection is complete and to proceed with licensure. Exit interview conducted with Applicant and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 19, 2026
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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Sonoma County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Marian House for Seniors
Santa Rosa · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$4,800 a month to start · Listed by the home
Hanna House Ridley
Santa Rosa · Mid-size home · 0.3 mi away
$6,450 a month to start · Listed by the home
Primrose Alzheimer's Living
Santa Rosa · Large community · 0.4 mi away
$8,250 a month to start · Listed by the home
Sila Home Care
Santa Rosa · Small home · 0.6 mi away
$7,050 a month to start · Covelight estimate
The Lodge at Piner Road
Santa Rosa · Large community · 0.7 mi away
$5,550 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Sarah's Senior Residential Care
Santa Rosa · Small home · 0.7 mi away
$5,000 a month to start · Covelight estimate