Small home · Licensed for 6 · Castro Valley

Morning Light Home

2940 Somerset Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546Licensed since 2026

Overview

Starting rate

$6,000 a month

Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

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

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 6 residents
Hospiceup to 4 residents

Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.

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. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS. WAIVER GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR FOUR (4).

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

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.

Works with residents’ own health care providers
Reported on morninglighthome.com · source dated July 25, 2026.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on morninglighthome.com · source dated July 25, 2026.

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Morning Light Home: 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

This home’s starting rate

$6,000a month to start

Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026 · See the home’s page

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$6,000likely 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$6,000this home
The home lists this starting rate on its own website for 24h care starting price, seen October 5, 2026.
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 $6,000–$6,600: $6,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,000–$10,150: $8,500

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 homes12 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $7,500

12 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$7,450.

Welcome Home - Castro ValleyCastro Valley · 1.4 mi · Mid-size home
$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Blessing HomeCastro Valley · 1.5 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Willow Creek Alzheimer's & Dementia Care CenterCastro Valley · 1.5 mi · Mid-size home
$7,395Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Montgomery Springs ManorHayward · 1.7 mi · Mid-size home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Blossom Garden Senior HomeHayward · 1.7 mi · Mid-size home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
St. Anthony's Residential Care HomeSan Leandro · 2.5 mi · Small home
$3,700Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Leslie Care Home IISan Leandro · 3.4 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Andrew Elijah's Guest Home IISan Leandro · 3.9 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Scott VillaHayward · 4.0 mi · Mid-size home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Arcadian Residential CommunityHayward · 4.2 mi · Mid-size home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
D'Nalor Care HomesOakland · 4.5 mi · Small home
$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Andre Alexis Guest HomeSan Leandro · 4.9 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on its own website for 24h care starting price, seen October 5, 2026.

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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Daily life

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

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Rooms & the spaces they will use (4)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Shared / companion rooms

Private rooms
Reported on morninglighthome.com · source dated July 25, 2026.
Outdoor spaceBackyard garden · Shed · Flower beds · Shrubs · Small trees · Backyard patio with a table and chairs · and 1 more
Backyard garden — reported on morninglighthome.com · source dated July 25, 2026.
Shed · Flower beds · Shrubs · Small trees · Backyard patio with a table and chairs · Backyard garden patio — reported on morninglighthome.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on morninglighthome.com · source dated July 25, 2026.
Room typesPrivate rooms · Shared rooms
Reported on morninglighthome.com · source dated July 25, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (1)Meals provided

Meals provided
Reported on morninglighthome.com · source dated July 25, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (1)Activity types offered

Activity types offeredMahjong · Cards · Gardening · Crafts · Beauty services
Reported on morninglighthome.com · source dated July 25, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (2)Tour scheduling link · Contact form

Tour scheduling link
Reported on morninglighthome.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Open on the website
Contact form
Reported on morninglighthome.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Open on the website

About the home (1)Brand or trade name

Brand or trade nameMorning Light Home
Reported on morninglighthome.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Where it is

2940 Somerset Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Sutter Eden Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.3 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 #19201700 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20261 state visit · 2 documents

Sep 16, 2026Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

LPA Ardalan Gharachorloo conducted a face to face Component III presentation on 09/16/2026 starting at 1:00 PM. LPA met with licensee and administrator, Yuhao Li. LPAs presented Component III power point and discussed the regulations embodied in the power point. LPAs observed the two participants gained knowledge about running and maintaining the facility in accordance with regulations. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 16, 2026

Sep 16, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 09/16/2026 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ardalan Gharachorloo arrived announced to conduct pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Administrator,Yuhao Li and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility currently has no residents and no staff. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas and backyard. Bedrooms and living rooms were equipped with the proper furniture. Bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. Linens and hygiene supplies were observed inside a cabinet. There is sufficient lighting throughout facility. Room temperature was maintained at 69 degrees F and hot water temperature was maintained at 118 degrees F. First-aid kit was observed to be complete. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operational. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 01/15/2026. Administrator's certificate # 6079264740 is current. No issues noted during inspection. LPA observed that facility is ready to be licensed. This report will be submitted to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) and a final review of the application will be conducted. This facility is not yet licensed, and is subject to final approval by CAB. Additional requirements may still be required. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 16, 2026

License holder

Morning Light Home, licensed since 2026.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 2
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 2026, 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 home	Typical
Type A citations	0	0
Type B citations	0	0
Substantiated allegations	0	0
Total complaints	0	0

“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 Morning Light Home

Is Morning Light Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Morning Light Home licensed for?

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

Has Morning Light Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.

Is Morning Light Home still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Morning Light Home cost?

$6,000 a month to start — listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on its own website for 24h care starting price, seen October 5, 2026.

Among 33 other homes of a similar licensed size across Alameda County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $6,000 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 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 Morning Light Home 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 Morning Light Home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Sutter Eden Medical Center is 0.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Morning Light Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.