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Hidden Lane Villa
Small home·Licensed for 6·Los Altos, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Starting rate$7,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitApril 1, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderCarr, TheresaSince 2003 · 2 licensed homes
Hidden Lane Villa is a small care home in Los Altos — 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 2003. Dementia 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
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Hidden Lane Villa
Is Hidden Lane Villa licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Hidden Lane Villa licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Hidden Lane Villa been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2003, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Hidden Lane Villa still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Hidden Lane Villa cost?
$7,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 79 other homes of a similar licensed size across Santa Clara County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,825 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,200 (n = 79 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 Hidden Lane Villa 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 Carr, Theresa, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
El Camino Health 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 Hidden Lane Villa keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Hidden Lane Villa license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “HIDDEN LANE VILLA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #435201306. 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 Carr, Theresa, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2003, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2003, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2003, 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 2003, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 1, 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 5 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 3 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
FIRE CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR 1 BEDRIDDEN AND 5 NONAMBULATORY RESIDENTS. THE LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3. BEDROOM #1 IS CLEARED FOR BEDRIDDEN.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — 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
This home’s starting rate
$7,500a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$7,500a month
Likely $7,500–$8,100
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 · where the price comes from
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$7,500this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.
Shared room insteadAsknot on file
This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.
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 $7,500–$8,100
- $7,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $7,500–$11,600
- $9,500
Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.
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 worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.
8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,900–$6,500.
- 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 8 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Paradise Care HomeMountain View · 1.1 mi · Small home$3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Casa Pastel Care HomeMountain View · 1.4 mi · Small home$3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Casa Alice Care HomeMountain View · 1.8 mi · Small home$3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- El Sereno HomeLos Altos · 2.0 mi · Small home$5,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Madera Villa Residential CareSunnyvale · 2.5 mi · Mid-size home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunny Orchard PlaceSunnyvale · 2.5 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Wisteria HomeSunnyvale · 2.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunflower Care HomeSunnyvale · 2.9 mi · Mid-size home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 890 Berry Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024Address 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 2022, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2003. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated April 1, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- April 1, 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. Counts cover this licence since 2003.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Apr 1, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On April 1, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Curley conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Assistant Administrator, Ofelia Guanzon and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside including all of resident rooms, common areas & kitchen. The indoor and outdoor passageway was free of obstruction. No accessible bodies of water of fire safety hazards observed. This is a single story facility. There are six resident bedrooms, all of which are single private rooms. Resident rooms were observed to be clean with all required furniture. Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom was observed to be clean, odor-free and in good repair. Water temperature throughout the facility measured between 104-108.7 degrees F. Auditory alarms on exit doors were observed to be in good working condition. Dining room was observed free from tripping hazards. A comfortable temperature is maintained and lighting is sufficient for comfort. LPA observed two day perishables, however did not observe seven day non-perishables. Medications, sharps, and chemicals were observed locked an inaccessible to residents in care. Carbon monoxide monitors are working properly. All fire extinguishers have been checked and current as of April 2026. Emergency drills are logged and done every three month. LPA reviewed 5 resident records and 5 staff records. Medication review was done, and all medications are accounted for, and centrally stored medication records are updated. Deficiency was observed during the visit and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Health and Safety Code. See LIC809-D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. A copy of civil penalty is provided. Report is reviewed with Assistant Administrator and a copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 1, 2026
The state marks this report as 8 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 6. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Apr 16, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On April 16, 2025, at 08:40 AM, the Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kiran Jain arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct a Required 1-Year Annual inspection. The LPA met with the Assistant Administrator (ADM), Ofelia Guanzon, and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. ADM informed the LPA that the facility had (5) residents in care and (2) staff members present at the time. At 9:06 AM, the LPA initiated a walk-through of the facility, accompanied by the ADM. LPA inspected the kitchen and found it clean, with no food preparation and cooking in progress at the time. The appliances were checked and observed to be in working order. The LPA inspected a locked cabinet containing knives and sharp objects, and a locked cabinet under the sink with detergents and cleaning supplies. The refrigerator and pantry cabinets were inspected, and sufficient supplies of fresh perishable food for (2) days and nonperishable staples for (7) days were observed. No expired food or stored medications were noted. LPA inspected the living room and observed it clean, with all furniture in good repair. There were sofa chairs, recliners, tables, a wall mounted television, a covered fireplace, and a piano in the living room. LPA inspected the dining area adjacent to the living room and found it clean. The dining table and chairs were observed to accommodate the residents, and all the furniture was in good repair. Two (2) residents were observed eating breakfast. LPA inspected the fire extinguisher mounted on the wall in the kitchen and found it fully charged, with the last service tag dated 04/30/2024. The ADM tested the smoke and carbon monoxide detector located in the living room in the LPA's presence, and it was found to be functional. Additional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in all bedrooms and common areas of the facility during the visit. Continued on LIC809-C There were six (6) bedrooms and (2½) bathrooms designated for residents' use. All (6) resident rooms were single occupancy. LPA inspected all (6) resident rooms and found them clean, well-lit, and equipped with the required furniture. Storage closets with incontinence supplies were observed in every room. LPA inspected (2½) bathrooms and found them clean, sanitary, and in good working condition. The bathrooms contained soap, grab bars, paper towels, a trash can, a shower chair, and non-slip flooring. The hot water temperature at the sink faucet measured 115.5°F in bathroom #1 and 116.2°F in bathroom #2. The hallway closets were observed to contain clean linens and towels for residents’ use, and nonperishable food items. A washer and a dryer were observed in the half (½) hallway bathroom. A detached office room and a staff break area were observed near the front of the facility. LPA toured the backyard and front yard areas, found ramps and passageways in good condition, clear of obstructions, with no blocking or tripping hazards. Both front and back yard areas has a set of a patio table, chairs, and shaded areas for resident use. No bodies of water were noted. LPA reviewed six (6) staff personnel records and five (5) resident records. The LPA observed that 5 of 5 residents had an Admission Agreement, Physician's Report, Appraisal Needs and Services Plan, and CSDMR. LPA observed that 6 of 6 staff members had LIC 508 Criminal Record Statements and LIC 503 Health Screening and confirmed that 6 of 6 staff members were associated with the facility. LPA observed a locked centrally stored medication cabinet in the hallway next to the dining area. Medications were organized in separate bins for each resident. Centrally Stored Medication Records were reviewed and found to be complete. LPA inspected the first aid kit and found it fully stocked. Emergency Drill Logs were reviewed, and it was observed that Emergency Disaster Drills were conducted quarterly, with the most recent drill completed on 04/02/2025. The following updated forms are requested to be submitted to CCLD by 04/23/2025: LIC 500: Personnel Report LIC 308: Designation of Facility Responsibility Continued on LIC809-C Certificate of Liability Insurance Administrator Certificate(s) No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with the Assistant Administrator. A copy of this report was provided to the Assistant Administrator, Ofelia Guanzon, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of the report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 16, 2025
Apr 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year visit and met with Mercy Calilung, care giver. During visit, LPA Marrufo toured the facility inside and out. LPA Marrufo toured the facility kitchen area and observed there to be a perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. LPA Marrufo toured two out of two hallway bathrooms and observed the water temperatures in the sinks to be 107 F and 109 F. Each bathroom had available soap and paper towels as well as working lights. LPA Marrufo toured six out of six bedrooms and observed there to be functioning lights in each room as well as available bedding and clothing storage areas. The smoke detectors in each bedroom and in the hallways all functioned properly when tested. LPA Marrufo toured the outside area and found the outside exit was clear of obstructions. LPA Marrufo reviewed resident and staff records for residents R1-R6 and staff S1-S3. During record review, LPA Marrufo observed resident R3 was missing a Physician's Report and residents R1 and R6 were missing Safeguard for Property/Valuables forms. Deficiencies were cited as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. This report was reviewed with Mercy Calilung and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 12, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Carr, Theresa, licensed since 2003, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Sunny Orchard Place · Sunnyvale
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 Santa Clara County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Villa Siena
Mountain View · Large community · 0.8 mi away
$5,237 a month to start · Listed by the home
Paradise Care Home
Mountain View · Small home · 1.1 mi away
$3,900 a month to start · Listed by the home
Casa Pastel Care Home
Mountain View · Small home · 1.4 mi away
$3,900 a month to start · Listed by the home
The Forum at Rancho San Antonio
Cupertino · Large community · 1.7 mi away
$3,750 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Casa Springer Care Home
Mountain View · Small home · 1.7 mi away
$5,550 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Casa Alice Care Home
Mountain View · Small home · 1.8 mi away
$3,900 a month to start · Listed by the home