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M&E CareLicense #79201021 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareM&E CareLicense #79201021 · 461 Limerick Road, Pinole, CA · (510) 669-5015Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$5,650/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $4,650–$6,950 · See costs

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Pinole · Licensed for 6

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Pinole

M&E Care

461 Limerick Road, Pinole, CA 94564 · Licensed since 2021

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M&E Care

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,650 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,650–$6,950 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 4 residents
  • Hospiceup to 3 residents
  • Bedriddenup to 2 residents

Not on file: dementia approval.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 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. 4 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 2 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BDRM #3 AND #5 FOR BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3 RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for M&E Care: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,650a month to start

Likely $4,650–$6,950

From 21 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,650likely a month
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$5,650likely $4,650–$6,950

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 21 small homes and similar homes within 15 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 (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,650–$7,100
$5,650
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,450–$10,250
$8,150
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
  • 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 October 1, 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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes21 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $15,000

$3,000$15,000

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

21 homes like this within 15 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,200–$7,000.

  • Tara Hills Care HomePinole · 0.3 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Oakwood Memory & Senior CareVallejo · 9.1 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,000Listed on its own website · semi-private room · seen October 5, 2026
  • Haven House of San RafaelSan Rafael · 11 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Daniel Rest HomeSan Rafael · 11 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • C&F Senior Care Home American CanyonAmerican Canyon · 12 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Villa Marin Ambulatory Care UnitSan Rafael · 13 mi · Mid-size home
    $15,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Golden Home Extended CareSan Rafael · 13 mi · Mid-size home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bel Marin GardensNovato · 13 mi · Small home
    $7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Caring Angels Care HomeLafayette · 13 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Shalom HouseSan Rafael · 13 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lafayette GardensLafayette · 13 mi · Small home
    $5,600Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Maureen HousePleasant Hill · 13 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bello Gardens Assisted LivingSan Anselmo · 14 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,800Listed 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.
  • Marin TerraceMill Valley · 14 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lakeshore Residential CareOakland · 14 mi · Mid-size home
    $3,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Elisabeth Care HomePleasant Hill · 14 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Ramona Care HomePleasant Hill · 15 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Blue Horizon LivingConcord · 15 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Ohana Home for SeniorsConcord · 15 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Aspen Senior LivingConcord · 15 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Dimond CareOakland · 15 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,000Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 21 small homes and similar homes within 15 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.

  • 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.
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 move-in 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.

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An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

461 Limerick Road, Pinole, CA 94564Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Richmond CampusHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list4.8 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #79201021 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Feb 24, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 02/24/2026 at 1:30PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Fowler conducted an unannounced 1-Year Required inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Mila Delos Santos and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for four (4) non-ambulatory and two (2) bedridden residents. The facility has no residents due to renovations. LPA toured the facility with the Licensee including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area, garage and backyard. The facility consists of five (5) total bedrooms. There are two (2) full bathrooms. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water. 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. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars. Hot water temperature in the shared clients’ bathroom was measured at 109.2 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a minimum of 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day of perishable foods. CONTINUE ON LIC809C CONTINUE FROM LIC809 Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 07/24/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 02/22/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. LPAs requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 03/06/2026. · Resident Roster · LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility · LIC 309 Administrative Organization · LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (9 pages) · Liability Insurance No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 24, 2026

20242 state visits · 2 documents

Nov 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/14/2024 at 10:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Fowler conducted an unannounced 1-Year Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Tess Bautista and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for four (4) non-ambulatory and two (2) bedridden residents. LPA toured the facility with Administrator including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area, garage and backyard. The facility consists of five (5) total bedrooms. There are two (2) full bathrooms. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water. 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. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars. Hot water temperature in the shared clients’ bathroom was measured at 111 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a minimum of 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 07/24/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 02/22/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Two (2) staff records were reviewed, and all staff have criminal record clearance and holds a current first aid/CPR certificate. Three (3) Clients records were reviewed all complete. Exit interview conducted. A copy of appeal rights and this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 14, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 01/10/2024 at 9:30 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Carol Fowler and Tonica Syess-Gibson conducted an unannounced 1-Year Required inspection. LPAs met with Maria Delos Santos, Administrator, and explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator currently holds a certificate (#6020874740) that expires on 10/14/2024. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for four (4) non-ambulatory and two (2) bedridden residents. LPAs toured the facility with Administrator including but not limited to bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, common area, garage and backyard. The facility consists of five (5) total bedrooms which one (1) bedroom is occupied by staff, and one (1) bathroom. No bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 70 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 108.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathroom is equipped with grab bars and non-skid mat. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 03/27/2023. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 10/08/2022. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Facility did not have Staff files available for reviewed. Continued on LIC809C. Continued from LIC809. LPAs observed the following deficiencies: · At 11:40 am, LPAs observed Staff files not maintained at the facility. LPAs requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 01/24/2024. · Resident Roster · LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility · LIC 309 Administrative Organization · LIC 500 Personnel Report · LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (9 pages) · Liability Insurance The deficiencies were observed (see LIC809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulation, 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. A copy of this report and appeal rights providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 10, 2024

The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Jan 26, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 1/26/2023 at 2:40pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C. Fowler and arrived unannounced to conduct an Infection Control Inspection. LPA met with Caregiver, Haydee Peralta and explained the purpose of the visit. Licensee, Mila De Los Santos arrived at approximately 2:27pm. Upon entry, LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, common areas, and outdoor areas. LPA observed sign & symptoms, cough etiquette, and social distancing were posted in the common areas. Hand washing posters were posted at bathrooms and sinks. During record review, LPA observed visitors log and temperature logs for residents and staff. LPA observed facility has a copy of Mitigation Plan on file. LPA observed PPE and paper supplies are sufficient. The following deficiencies were observed during the visit: -At 2:46pm, LPA observed half bed rails in room #5. -At 2:48pm, LPA observed laundry detergent, fabric softener, fabuloso accessible to residents in care located in the unlocked open door garage. -At 2:54pm, LPA observed prescription medication in staff rest area accessible to residents in care located in the unlocked open door garage. -At 2:59pm LPA observed softscrub and Lysol located in the bathroom under the sink. -At 3:03pm, LPA observed a ladder, 2 unlocked sheds, wood planks, paint cans, rakes, shovels located in the backyard accessible to residents in care. The deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations. Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 26, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Mar 14, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 03/14/2022 at 3:00 pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) C. Fowler and L. Hall arrived unannounced to conduct an Infection Control Inspection. LPAs met with Administrator, Maria Delos Santos and explained the purpose of the visit. Upon entry, LPAs toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas, and outdoor areas. LPAs observed sign & symptoms, cough etiquette, and social distancing were posted in the common areas. Hand washing posters were posted at bathrooms and sinks. During record review, LPAs observed visitors log and temperature logs for residents and staff. LPAs observed facility has a copy of Mitigation Plan on file. LPAs observed PPE and paper supplies are sufficient. The following deficiencies were observed during the visit: -At 3:23pm, LPAs observed knives in a unlocked kitchen drawer. -At 3:24pm, LPAs observed water temperature 125.4 -At 3:26pm LPAs observed prescription medication, over the counter medication, laundry detergent, fabuloso cleaner, windex, and PineSol accessible in the unlocked garage. -At 3:28pm, LPAs observed shovels, rakes, a mattress, box spring, sledge hammer and ladder accessible in the backyard. -At 3:31pm, LPAs observed an unlocked shed in backyard. The deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations. Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 14, 2022

The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

License holder

M&E Care Corporation, licensed since 2021.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2021, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
5
Total complaints
0
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2021, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size
This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe 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 stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about M&E Care

Is M&E Care licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is M&E Care licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has M&E Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2021, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is M&E Care still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does M&E Care cost?

$5,650 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,650–$6,950. 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 21 small homes and similar homes within 15 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 34 other homes of a similar licensed size across Contra Costa County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $6,500 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 34 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 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 M&E Care take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 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 M&E Care Corporation, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Richmond Campus is 4.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can M&E Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

M&E Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “M&E CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #79201021. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to M&E Care Corporation, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2021, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2021, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is February 24, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 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

Nearby

Other homes nearby

Licensed homes near this one in Contra Costa County, most information on file first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.

  • Map

    Pinole · 0.3 mi

    Tara Hills Care Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $7,000 a month to start

    Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    San Pablo · 0.6 mi

    Southwood Senior Living

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,950 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,900–$7,350

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    San Pablo · 0.2 mi

    Bay Care Assisted Living

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,550 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,850

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Pinole · 0.4 mi

    A Care for Life

    Small home · licensed for 4

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,750 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,700–$7,050

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    San Pablo · 0.6 mi

    Anchor Elderly Care Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,500 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,800

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    Pinole · 0.7 mi

    St. Clare's Home for Seniors

    Mid-size home · licensed for 12

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,150 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,800

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record

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