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Kindness Residential Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·Riverbank, California

Licensed since 2024Licence #502701452
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$3,900 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,200–$4,800
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitAugust 10, 2026CDSS inspection record

Kindness Residential Care is a small care home in Riverbank — 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 2024. 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 Kindness Residential Care

Is Kindness Residential Care licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Kindness Residential Care licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Kindness Residential Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Kindness Residential Care still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Kindness Residential Care cost?

$3,900 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,200–$4,800. 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 9 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 12 other homes of a similar licensed size across Stanislaus County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $2,900 to $4,950 a month, and the middle figure is $3,400 (n = 12 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Kindness Residential 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 Nicetas Fara Radaza, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Modesto is 2.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Kindness Residential Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Kindness Residential Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “KINDNESS RESIDENTIAL CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #502701452. 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 Nicetas Fara Radaza, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, 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 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is August 10, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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 6 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; APPROVED FOR CAPACITY OF 6 NON-AMBULATORY; WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (6) SIX

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — 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

$3,900a month to start

Likely $3,200–$4,800

From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$3,900a month

Likely $3,200–$5,000

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
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$3,900likely $3,200–$4,800

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 9 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 $3,200–$5,000
$3,900
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,750–$8,200
$5,900
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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 9 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 9 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,900–$5,000.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 9 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 5707 Chancellor Way, Riverbank, CA 95367Address 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 2024, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 10, 2026.

On file since
2024
State visits
5
Most recent visit
August 10, 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 2024.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020251102024330

The last 36 months — 5 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Aug 10, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/10/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Albert Johnson arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA met with staff and explained the purpose of the visit. Later joined by Nessy Radaza. LPA inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry room, activity room, and outside courtyards. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. LPA observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. Hot water temperature was measured at 108.5 degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is within the required range of 105 to 120 degrees. Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are operational. LPA observed centrally stored medications are kept locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA reviewed and compared resident medication vs. resident medication logs. Continued LPA reviewed 5 resident and 3 staff files, including criminal record clearances. During the file review LPA observed that R1 is bedridden and needs to have the physician's report updated to reflect the change in condition. First aid kit was checked and is complete. LPA observed the carbon monoxide detectors in the facility. Fire drill was conducted on 7/1/2026. Per the Title 22, Division 6 of California Code of Regulations. Deficiencies were observed during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 10, 2026

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: HSC 1566.45(c) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 11, 2026

FIRE CLEARANCE - H&S code 1566.45(c) A bedridden person may be admitted to, and remain in, a residential facility that secures and maintains an appropriate fire clearance. A fire clearance shall be issued to a facility in which one or more bedridden persons reside if either of the following conditions are met: (1) The fire safety requirements are met. Clients who are unable to independently transfer to and from bed, but who do not need assistance to turn or reposition in bed, shall be considered non ambulatory for purposes of this paragraph. (2) Alternative methods of protection are approved. This regulation is not met as evidenced by LPA observed on inspection that R1's ambulatory status needs to be updated to bedridden. This is a health and safety risk to resident in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 10, 2026

Plan of correction: Administrator to communicate with resident's responsible party and physician for clarification of residents bedridden status. Administrator to submit physician statement if resident is bedridden, and then request for fire clearance to CCL by POC date.

20251 state visit · 1 document
Aug 28, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Unannounced Annual visit made out to this facility on 08/28/2025 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Charlie Yang. This LPA was met by the facility staff persons, Jessica Mamangon and Francisco Enriquez, who were briefly interviewed at this time. This LPA requested that they go ahead and contact the facility designated Administrator, Nicetas "Nessy" Radaza, to inform her that CCL was present at this time for an annual visit. Current census was 5 residents. It was learned that there were (3) residents under the care of hospice at this time. This facility does have an approved waiver to be able to accept and retain up to (6) residents under the care of hospice at any given time. It was learned that this facility has a program to be able to accept and retain dementia residents at any given time. It was learned that there were (2) residents diagnosed with dementia at this time. It was learned that there were (2) residents receiving services through home health at this time. Tour of this facility was conducted. Dining area, living area, and all other areas intended for resident use were toured. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Linen closet, located in facility hallway, was reviewed and observed to contain a sufficient supply of towels, sheets, and bedding able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Kitchen area was toured. Kitchen drawers and cabinets were opened and reviewed. Food supply for 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable quantities was reviewed to make sure that they were in compliance at all times. Pantry area was toured. Additional food storage unit located in the garage area was observed to be present and functional at this time. Laundry area, located in the garage, was toured at this time. Bleach, detergent, and all other cleaning supplies were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Administrator certificate, # 7035882740, for Nessy Radaza was observed to have an expiration date of 08/13/2026 and in compliance at this time. Forms and documents were being updated in order to renew this Administrator certificate at this time. Medication cabinet, located in the facility hallway cabinets, was observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. First aid kit, located in the kitchen area, was reviewed. This LPA observed that it did contain all of the required components at this time. Fire extinguishers (2) were located throughout this facility and observed to have been annually inspected by the local fire extinguisher company, Assured Fire Extinguisher Company, on 01/10/2025 and found to be in compliance at this time. Facility resident bedrooms were toured. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Facility resident restrooms were toured. Grab bars and non skid mats were observed to be present and in good repair at this time. Hot water temperatures were taken to make sure that they were within the allowed range of 105-120 degrees. A tour of the facility exterior grounds was conducted. A review of the facility perimeter fence, side gates, and all other exits was conducted. A review of (3) facility personnel records was conducted and noted on the following LIC 859. A review of (4) facility resident records was conducted and noted on the following LIC 858. The following forms and documents were requested to be updated and submitted into CCL for review by this LPA: LIC 308 LIC 400 LIC 500 LIC 610 There were no deficiencies observed or cited during today's annual visit. Exit Interviewthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 28, 2025
20243 state visits · 3 documents
Sep 26, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Post Licensing

Unannounced Post Licensing visit made out to this facility on 07/01/2024 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Charlie Yang who was met by the facility designated Administrator Nicetas "Nancy" Radaza. A brief interview was conducted with the facility designated Administrator at this time. Current census was 5 residents. It was learned that there was (1) resident under the care of hospice at this time. This facility does have an approved hospice waiver to be able to accept and retain up to (6) hospice residents at any given time. It was learned that there were (3) residents receiving care from a home health care agency at this time. It was learned that there was (1) resident diagnosed with dementia at this time. A tour of this facility was conducted. Administrator certificate was observed to be present and in compliance at this time for facility Applicant/designated Administrator Nicetas Radaza. Additional forms and documents were reviewed to make sure that the initial certification process was completed and a valid certificate was issued in compliance at this time. Kitchen area was toured. Cabinets and drawers were reviewed. Food supply was reviewed for adequate 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable quantities at this time. A tour of the dining area, living area, and all other areas intended for resident use was conducted. Medication cabinet, located in a separate dining area cabinet, was reviewed. Policies and procedures involving dispensing, documenting, and overall administration of resident medications was discussed with the facility designated representative at this time. This medication cabinet was observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. A tour of the resident bedrooms and restrooms was conducted. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Hot water temperatures were taken and measured to make sure that they were within the allowed range of 105-120 degrees. Linen closet, located in the hallway, was observed to contain a sufficient supply of towels, blankets, and linens to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Laundry area was toured. Cabinets storing detergents and bleach were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Fire extinguishers, located throughout this facility, were observed to have been annually inspected by the local fire extinguisher company, Assured Fire Extinguisher Company, on 01/15/2024 and in compliance at this time. Exterior grounds of this facility were toured. A review of the facility perimeter fence, side gate, and exits was conducted. A review of (5) facility resident records was conducted and noted on the following LIC 858 form. A review of (4) facility staff records was conducted and noted on the following LIC 859 form. The following forms and documents were requested to be updated and submitted into CCL: LIC 308 LIC 400 LIC 500 LIC 610 There were no deficiencies observed or cited during today's Post Licensing visit. Exit Interviewthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 26, 2024
Jul 1, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Unannounced Prelicensing visit made out to this facility on 07/01/2024 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Charlie Yang who was met by the facility Applicant/designated Administrator Nicetas "Nancy" Radaza. A brief interview was conducted with the facility Applicant/designated Administrator at this time. Current census was 4 residents. It was learned that there weren't any residents under the care of hospice at this time. This facility does have an approved hospice waiver to be able to accept and retain up to (6) hospice residents at any given time. It was learned that there weren't any residents receiving any care from a home health care agency at this time. It was learned that there weren't any residents diagnosed with dementia at this time. A tour of this facility was conducted. Administrator certificate was observed to be present and in compliance at this time for facility Applicant/designated Administrator Nicetas Radaza. Additional forms and documents were reviewed to make sure that the initial certification process was completed and a valid certificate was issued in compliance at this time. Kitchen area was toured. Cabinets and drawers were reviewed. Food supply was reviewed for adequate 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable quantities at this time. A tour of the dining area, living area, and all other areas intended for resident use was conducted. Medication cabinet, located in a separate hallway cabinet, was reviewed. Policies and procedures involving dispensing, documenting, and overall administration of resident medications was discussed with the facility designated representative at this time. This medication cabinet was observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. A tour of the resident bedrooms and restrooms was conducted. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Hot water temperatures were taken and measured to make sure that they were within the allowed range of 105-120 degrees. Linen closet, located in the hallway, was observed to contain a sufficient supply of towels, blankets, and linens to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Laundry area was toured. Cabinets storing detergents and bleach were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Fire extinguishers, located throughout this facility, were observed to have been annually inspected by the local fire extinguisher company, Assured Fire Extinguisher Company, on 01/15/2024 and in compliance at this time. Exterior grounds of this facility were toured. A review of the facility perimeter fence, side gate, and exits was conducted. A review of (4) facility resident records was conducted and noted on the following LIC 858 form. A review of (2) facility staff records was conducted and noted on the following LIC 859 form. The following forms and documents were requested to be updated and submitted into CCL: LIC 308 LIC 400 LIC 500 LIC 610 There were no deficiencies observed or cited during today's Prelicensing visit. This facility was found to be in compliance for today's visit. Component III interview was conducted by this LPA with the facility Applicant/designated Administrator Nicetas Radaza. Exit Interviewthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 1, 2024
Jun 13, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 5 COMP II Participants: Nicetas Radaza Interview Method: Telephone interview On June 13, 2024, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Staffing, Medication Distribution, Unusual incidents 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4.General Provisions/pre licensing inspection readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 13, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

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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.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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