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Martinez Guest Home

Small home·Licensed for 6·Martinez, California

LicensedLicence #79201520
(925) 278-0086From the state roster · September 27, 2026Plan a visit
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,550 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,800
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJuly 17, 2026CDSS inspection record

Martinez Guest Home is a small care home in Martinez — 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. Bedridden 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 Martinez Guest Home

Is Martinez Guest Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Martinez Guest Home licensed for?

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

Has Martinez Guest Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is Martinez Guest Home still open?

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

What does Martinez Guest Home cost?

$5,550 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,550–$6,800. 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 13 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 33 other homes of a similar licensed size across Contra Costa County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $5,825 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 33 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 Martinez Guest Home 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 Martinez Guest Home LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center is 2.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Martinez Guest Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Martinez Guest Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “MARTINEZ GUEST HOME LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
  • License #79201520. 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 Martinez Guest Home LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
  • 5 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is July 17, 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 careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 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 SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS. APPROVED HOSPICE WAVIER FOR FOUR (4) RESIDENTS.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — 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

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

3 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?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,550a month to start

Likely $4,550–$6,800

From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,550a month

Likely $4,550–$6,950

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
  • Starting monthly rate$5,550likely $4,550–$6,800

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 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 $4,550–$6,950
$5,550
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,300–$10,000
$7,550
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 13 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.

13 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,300–$6,900.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 1518 Center Ave., Martinez, CA 94553Address 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 2025, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 17, 2026.

On file since
2025
State visits
5
Most recent visit
July 17, 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.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025340

The last 36 months — 5 of 5 documents

The full record on the state’s site →
20261 state visit · 1 document
Jul 17, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 07/17/2026 at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Caregiver, Ronald Gulapa, and explained the purpose of the visit. Mr. Gulapa phoned the Administrator, Alexis "Alex" Lago, to inform. Mr. Lago arrived 15 mins later. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for capacity of six (6) non ambulatory. Administrator certificate # 6071006740 expired 07/13/2026. LPA toured facility with Alex including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of four (4) total bedrooms which 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 72 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 117.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one-week 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 detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 05/28/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 07/17/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. . LPA reviewed four (4) residents records. LPA reviewed four (4) staff records and all 4 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. LPA reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 11:37 am window screens, blinds, wood, mirror, rusted paint can, tools were laying on a shelf outside inn backyard Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 07/24/2026: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization - Reviewed LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance - Reviewed Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 17, 2026

The state marks this report as 15 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 7. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20253 state visits · 4 documents
Sep 25, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Post Licensing

On this date 09/25/2025 at 12:15 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct a Post Licensing inspection. LPA met with caregiver, Sarah Duarte. Sarah phoned the Administrator, Alex Lago, to inform. Alex arrived approximately 30 mins later. Facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) residents. Hospice waiver approved for two (2). LPA inspected the facility with Alex including but not limited to the bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, dining area and the backyard. Facility had 2 (two) residents during the inspection. LPA observed a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable and 2-day perishable foods. Fire extinguishers were last inspected on 05/28/2025. First aid kit was complete with manual. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were observed operational during visit. Centrally stored medications, toxins and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Grab bars and non-skid mats were observed in residents shared bathroom. A comfortable room temperature was maintained at 73 degrees F. Hot water temperature was measured at 120 degrees F. First aid kit was complete. LPA reviewed two (2) residents records. LPA reviewed 1 staff record and staff have current first aid training and associated to the facility. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 25, 2025

The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Jun 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 06/18/2025 at 10:20 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Alexander and D. Doidge arrived announced to conduct Pre-licensing inspection. LPAs met with Licensee/Administrator, Alex Lago and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility currently has no residents. Administrator certificate #6071006740 expires 07/13/2026. The fire clearance is approved for capacity of six (6) all non-ambulatory. LPAs toured facility with Alex including but not limited to four (4) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, common areas, detached garage, shed and backyard. Bedrooms and living rooms were equipped with the proper furniture. Bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. Linens were observed inside a cabinet. There is sufficient lighting throughout facility. Room temperature was maintained at 68 degrees F and hot water temperature was maintained at 115.0 degrees F. First-aid kit was observed to be complete. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operational. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 05/28/2025. No issues noted during inspection. LPAs observed that facility is ready to be licensed. This report will be submitted to the Central Applications Unit (CAU) and a final review of the application will be conducted. This facility is not yet licensed and is subject to final approval by CAU. Additional requirements may still be required. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 18, 2025
Jun 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On 06/18/2025 at 11:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Alexander and D. Doidge conducted a face to face Component III presentation on 06/18/2025 starting at 11:30 AM. LPA conducted Component III with Administrator, Alex Lago. LPAs presented Component III power point and discussed the regulations embodied in the power point. LPAs observed participants gained knowledge about running and maintaining the facility in accordance with regulations. Exit interview conducted and a copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 18, 2025
May 21, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): none COMP II Participants: Alexis Lago, Applicant/Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams) On May 21, 2025, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the Applicant/Administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, Applicant/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. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility Operation: License Type, Client/Resident Populations, and Program. 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing Requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General Provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 21, 2025
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

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  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?
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