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Home Sweet Care Homes
Small home·Licensed for 6·Concord, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,500 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,650–$5,500
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
- Last state visitMay 27, 2026CDSS inspection record
Home Sweet Care Homes is a small care home in Concord — 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 2007. Dementia care and bedridden care are 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 Home Sweet Care Homes
Is Home Sweet Care Homes licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Home Sweet Care Homes licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Home Sweet Care Homes been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is Home Sweet Care Homes still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Home Sweet Care Homes cost?
$4,500 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,650–$5,500. 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 19 small homes within 5 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 10 other homes of a similar licensed size in Concord that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,800 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 10 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.
Does Home Sweet Care Homes take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Home Sweet Care Homes, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Home Sweet Care Homes, Inc. — at least 3 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
John Muir Medical Center-Concord Campus is 2.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Home Sweet Care Homes 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.
Home Sweet Care Homes license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “HOME SWEET CARE HOMES”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #75601359. 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 Home Sweet Care Homes, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is May 27, 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 careNot on file · ask the home
- 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. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSE SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO RESIDENTS.
985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
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
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
Covelight estimate
$4,500a month to start
Likely $3,650–$5,500
From 19 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,500a month
Likely $3,650–$5,700
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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,500likely $3,650–$5,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 19 small homes within 5 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 $3,650–$5,700
- $4,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,300–$8,850
- $6,500
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for 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 19 small homes within 5 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.
19 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,400–$5,300.
- 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 19 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Emerald Care Home IIConcord · 1.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Assisted LivingConcord · 1.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Penny's Guest Home BillingsConcord · 1.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Buttercup Care HomeConcord · 2.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Welcome Home Senior Residence (Concord 2)Concord · 3.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Care HomeConcord · 3.4 mi · Small home$3,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- A Ohana Home for SeniorsConcord · 3.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Aspen Senior LivingConcord · 3.5 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Place for SeniorsWalnut Creek · 3.5 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Camellia Garden Care VillaWalnut Creek · 3.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Horizon LivingConcord · 3.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Better Living of Walnut CreekWalnut Creek · 3.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek)Walnut Creek · 3.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Wimbledon Walnut Creek Care HomeWalnut Creek · 3.8 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Bermuda Residential Care HomeConcord · 3.9 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Elisabeth Care HomePleasant Hill · 3.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Ramona Care HomePleasant Hill · 4.1 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Ag Health CareWalnut Creek · 4.6 mi · Small home$3,395Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Aaron's Advance Care HomeWalnut Creek · 4.6 mi · Small home$3,395Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1584 Dianda Drive, Concord, CA 94521Address 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 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2007. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated October 9, 2025.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 4
- Most recent visit
- May 27, 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 2007.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents
Oct 9, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/09/2025 at 11:20 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Andrew Christy and David Doidge arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with administrator Jet Siador and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility currently houses four (4) residents. LPAs toured the 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 72.4 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs 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 116.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 11/09/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. LPAs reviewed four (4) resident files and five (5) staff files, all found to be complete. Emergency Disaster Plan was last reviewed on 10/09/2025. Quarterly emergency drill was last conducted on 06/04/2025. Continued on LIC809C..... Continued from LIC809..... The following deficiencies were cited during the inspection: At 11:30AM, LPAs found medication unlocked in the freezer, specifically a suppository for one of the residents. At 12:00PM, LPAs discovered that one of the back gates used as a fire exit is broken and not opening. Deficiencies are cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC809D. Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report, along with appeal rights, was provided to the administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 9, 2025
Oct 16, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/16/2024 at 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Gomez arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with House Manager, Jet Siador and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA spoke with Administrator over the phone and they approved Jet to conduct the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 6 non-ambulatory and a hospice waiver for 2. LPA toured facility with Jet including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 5 total bedrooms which all bedrooms 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 71 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 105.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 11/13/2023. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 10/16/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 10/01/2024. At 10:50am, LPA reviewed 6 residents records. At 11:20 am, LPA reviewed 4 staff records and 4 of 4 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. Report Continues on LIC809-C THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 9:40am LPA observed that Kitchen oven is broken and has a sign stating "DO NOT TOUCH BROKEN"* At 9:42am LPA observed 2 knives, 2 scissors, and one lighter unlocked and accessible to residents in the kitchen in the drawer by the fridge* At 9:43am LPA observed moldy bell peppers, slimy celery, and slimy broccoli in the refrigerator. Food was also improperly covered and stored in the refrigerator.* At 9:53am LPA observed a roll away bed in the common area living room. LPA asked who uses the bed and if anyone sleeps in the living room to which the House Manager replied that Night Staff use it and also sometimes sleep on the couch. LPA also observed staffs personal toiletries on side of the couch.* At 9:58am LPA observed that room 4 had oxygen but that the required oxygen in use sign was not posted.* At 9:59am LPA observed that the walkway to access the sink was blocked in room 5 by mattress and hoyer lift.* At 10:00am LPA observed that the shower did not have a non-slip mat. Later LPA observed that the other shower also did not have a mat but rather a wet bath towel on the floor.* At 10:01am LPA observed that the tile in front of room 5's shower is cracked and able to lift up. The baseboards were also observed with water damage* At 10:04am and throughout visit LPA observed a thick coating of dust and cobwebs on air vents, fans, behind refrigerator and in corners of walls by the ceiling and by floor area* At 10:08am LPA observed a rat trap in room 1. when LPA went to look for signs of vermin they found under the kitchen sink rat feces, and a dead mouse.* At 10:11am LPA observed a broken/ cracked outlet cover in room 3. Also a hole in the wall behind bedroom door measuring about 4 inches. The kitchen also had a similar hole, peeling paint, and rips in dining chairs.* At 10:25am LPA observed a pile of boxes blocking the walkway, as well as mattresses and other items improperly stored outside.* The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 16, 2024
The state marks this report as 9 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 7. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Oct 16, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/16/2023 at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P. Watson arrived unannounced to conduct Required 1 Year Annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Christine Soriano, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 6 Non-Ambulatory. LPA toured facility with Christine including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 5 total bedrooms which all bedrooms 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 74 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 108.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum 7 day supply of nonperishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 11/16/2022. First aid kit was observed. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 10/12/2022. Report continues on 809 C At 11:00 AM, LPA reviewed 5 of 5 residents records. At 11:38 AM, LPA reviewed 4 of 10 staff records and 4 of 4 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. At 1:00 PM, LPA reviewed a sample of 5 of 5 resident’s medications. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 11/06/2023: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Current Administrator’s Certificate No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 16, 2023
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?
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The nearest licensed homes in Contra Costa County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Qcare Residential Facility II
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Mountainwood Assisted Living
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