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Home Sweet Home
Mid-size home·Licensed for 11·Lodi, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,200 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,300–$5,550
- Home sizeLicensed for 11Mid-size care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
- Last state visitJanuary 14, 2026CDSS inspection record
Home Sweet Home is a mid-size care home in Lodi — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 11 residents since 2015. 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 Home Sweet Home
Is Home Sweet Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Home Sweet Home licensed for?
11 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Home Sweet Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2015, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.
Is Home Sweet Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Home Sweet Home cost?
$4,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,300–$5,550. 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 13 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 25 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.
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 Home 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 Michael Boese, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial 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 Home Sweet Home 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.
Home Sweet Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “HOME SWEET HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #397005496. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 11 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Michael Boese, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2015, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 8 state inspection visits since 2015, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2015, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2015, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is January 14, 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 3 residents
- BedriddenApproved by the state
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
LICENSED FOR A CAPACITY OF 11 RESIDENTS OF WHCIH 4 MAY BE AMBULATORY, 6 NON-AMBULATORY AND 1 BEDRIDDEN. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3 RESIDENTS. AGES 60 AND OVER.
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?”
Care & day-to-day support
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Medication management
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Diabetes care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,200a month to start
Likely $3,300–$5,550
From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,200a month
Likely $3,300–$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$4,200likely $3,300–$5,550
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 25 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 $3,300–$5,700
- $4,200
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,000–$8,700
- $6,200
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 13 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 25 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.
13 homes like this within 25 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$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 13 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Oasis Guest HomeStockton · 6.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Chianti JoyStockton · 6.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Briones Family HomecareStockton · 15 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Diamond CareFrench Camp · 17 mi · Mid-size home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · memory care private room · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
- Sunshine Glory Care HomeWilton · 19 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Comforts of Home GavirateElk Grove · 20 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Spring View Gardens Care HomeElk Grove · 20 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Yellow OrchidElk Grove · 22 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Immaculate Care HomeElk Grove · 22 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Star HomeRio Vista · 22 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Gene-Lyn Guest HomeSacramento · 24 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Siebenthal Care HomeSacramento · 24 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Maria Teresa Home CareSacramento · 25 mi · Small home$2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1330 W. Walnut Street, Lodi, CA 95242Address 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 8 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 2015. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 14, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 8
- Most recent visit
- January 14, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 1
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 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 2015.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 5 of 8 documents
Jan 14, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Kesha Lewis arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year Annual Inspection Visit. LPA was met by staff and administrator joined 15 minutes later. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Administrator and staff. LPA and staff inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry area, living area and other common areas, as well as outside of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Facility is a 10 bed facility with a current census of 9. There is entry door is leading to the living room, kitchen with a hallway to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Chemicals and medications noted to be locked to residents in care. LPA also conducted the care tool. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. Hot water temperature was measured at 105 F degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is within the required range of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. All necessary documents were in place. LPA observed the following posted on the facility wall: Facility license, sketch, See Something Say Something poster, Ombudsman poster, Theft and Loss Policy, Resident Bill of Rights, Rights of Resident/Family Councils. The facility submitted a LIC 808 mitigation plan, which was approved. The facility has central entry point. LPA observed the facility to have adequate food supply of 7 days non-perishables and 2 days perishables in place. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. LPA observed, fire extinguishers inspected on 10/06/2025 and current, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, central heating and air in the facility. The first aid kit was found in compliance. LPA reviewed three (3) staff files. All staff is fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility and staff have current First Aid or CPR certifications on file. Facility is conducting initial and continuing training as required. LPA reviewed three (3) resident facility files, COVID-19 Plan, and survey binder. All necessary documents were in place. Exit interview held with staff and copies of reports left at conclusion of visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 14, 2026
Jan 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Kesha Lewis arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year Annual Inspection Visit. LPA was met by staff and administrator joined 40 minutes later. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Administrator and staff. LPA and administrator inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry area, living area and other common areas, as well as outside of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Facility is a 10 bed facility with a current census of 9. There is entry door is leading to the living room, kitchen with a hallway to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Chemicals and medications noted to be locked to residents in care. LPA also conducted the care tool. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. Hot water temperature was measured at 115 F degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is within the required range of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. All necessary documents were in place. LPA observed the following posted on the facility wall: Facility license, sketch, See Something Say Something poster, Ombudsman poster, Theft and Loss Policy, Resident Bill of Rights, Rights of Resident/Family Councils. The facility submitted a LIC 808 mitigation plan, which was approved. The facility has central entry point. LPA observed the facility to have adequate food supply of 7 days non-perishables and 2 days perishables in place. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. LPA observed, fire extinguishers inspected on 10/15/2024 and current, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, central heating and air in the facility. The first aid kit was found in compliance. LPA reviewed two (2) staff files. All staff is fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility and staff have current First Aid or CPR certifications on file. Facility is conducting initial and continuing training as required. Staff S1 and S2 did not have valid CPR training in there file administrator called and staff took CPR training before LPA left the facility. Proof of completed training's will be emailed to LPA Lewis by COB 1/15/2025. LPA reviewed three (3) resident facility files, COVID-19 Plan, and survey binder. All necessary documents were in place. Exit interview held with staff and copies of reports left at conclusion of visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 15, 2025
Apr 29, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Incident
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Kesha Lewis arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting a case management incident inspection regarding incident report received dated 01/02/2024 . LPA explained purpose of visit to staff. The incident report was regarding a resident falling and being sent to the hospital with a head injury. The facility fall policy and fall plan for R1 will be emailed to LPA by 2/5/2024. The facility provided a copy of R1'S IPP, discharge paperwork and 602 (Physician's report). LPA conducted facility tour with staff. LPA observed facility common areas, various resident rooms, kitchen area and hallways. Facility was observed by LPA to be clean and sanitary. Floors and walls were clean without prominent stains. Facility was observed to contain no foul odors. Food supply was adequate with 7 days of non-perishables and 2 days of perishable items in place. Fire extinguisher was full charged and current. Room temperature was 71*F. Smoke alarms and carbon detectors are functioning properly. Current census is 7. No obstructions to fire exits noted during today's tour. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 29, 2024
Jan 31, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Kesha Lewis arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting a case management incident inspection regarding incident report received dated 01/02/2024 . LPA explained purpose of visit to staff. The incident report was regarding a resident falling and being sent to the hospital with a head injury. The facility fall policy and fall plan for R1 will be emailed to LPA by 2/5/2024. The facility provided a copy of R1'S IPP, discharge paperwork and 602 (Physician's report). This matter is still under investigation. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 31, 2024
Dec 4, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Kesha Lewis arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year Annual Inspection Visit. LPA was met by staff. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to staff. LPA and staff inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry area, living area and other common areas, as well as outside of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Facility is a 10 bed facility with a current census of 4. There is entry door is leading to the living room, kitchen with a hallway to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Chemicals and medications noted to be locked to residents in care. LPA also conducted the care tool. Hot water temperature was measured at 105 F degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is within the required range of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. All necessary documents were in place. LPA observed the following posted on the facility wall: Facility license, sketch, See Something Say Something poster, Ombudsman poster, Theft and Loss Policy, Resident Bill of Rights, Rights of Resident/Family Councils. The facility submitted a LIC 808 mitigation plan, which was approved. The facility has central entry point. LPA observed the facility to have adequate food supply of 7 days non-perishables and 2 days perishables in place. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. LPA observed, fire extinguishers inspected on 11/02/2023 and current, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, central heating and air in the facility. The first aid kit was found in compliance containing at least the following: a current edition of a first aid manual approved by the American Red Cross, the American Medical Association or a state or federal health agency, sterile first aid dressings, bandages or roller bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, thermometers, and Antiseptic solution. LPA reviewed two (2) staff files. All staff is fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility and staff have current First Aid or CPR certifications on file. Facility is conducting initial and continuing training as required. LPA reviewed three (3) resident facility files, COVID-19 Plan, and survey binder. All necessary documents were in place. Exit interview held with staff and copies of reports left at conclusion of visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 4, 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.
Find a detail about life at this home.
Rooms & the spaces they will use
Private bathroom
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Outdoor spaceOutdoor Common Areas
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Room typesPrivate · Semi-Private
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Common areasIndoor Common Areas
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Roll-in / accessible shower
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food
Meals provided
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day
Activity types offeredActivities On-site
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Faith, culture & language
Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
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 San Joaquin County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Optimum Senior Care Home
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Alems Senior Care Home II
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Arbor Place
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$2,700 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Brookdale Kettleman Lane
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