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Muriel's Residential Facility

Small home·Licensed for 6·Fremont, California

Licensed since 2001Licence #15600502
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$3,400 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $2,750–$4,150
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitFebruary 24, 2026CDSS inspection record

Muriel's Residential Facility is a small care home in Fremont — 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 2001. Dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 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 Muriel's Residential Facility

Is Muriel's Residential Facility licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is Muriel's Residential Facility licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Muriel's Residential Facility been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Muriel's Residential Facility still open?

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

What does Muriel's Residential Facility cost?

$3,400 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $2,750–$4,150. 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 8 small homes and similar 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 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Fremont that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $2,500 to $4,000 a month, and the middle figure is $3,000 (n = 6 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 Muriel's Residential Facility 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 Jenkins, Irene Muriel & Arthur Russell, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont is 1.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Muriel's Residential Facility keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Muriel's Residential Facility license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “MURIEL'S RESIDENTIAL FACILITY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #15600502. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Jenkins, Irene Muriel & Arthur Russell, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2001, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2001, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is February 24, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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 by the state
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 residents
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

State licensing record · September 13, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE 60 AND OLDER. ALL (SIX) RESIDENTS MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO(2) RESIDENTS ONLY.

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 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

$3,400a month to start

Likely $2,750–$4,150

From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$3,400a month

Likely $2,750–$4,400

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$3,400likely $2,750–$4,150

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar 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 $2,750–$4,400
$3,400
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,250–$7,650
$5,400
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 8 small homes and similar 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.

8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,350–$4,650.

  • 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 8 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 38880 Florence Way, Fremont, CA 94536Address from the public record · September 13, 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 2023, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2001. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated February 24, 2026.

On file since
2023
State visits
4
Most recent visit
February 24, 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 2001.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2026110202511020241102023110

The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Feb 24, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 02/24/2026 at 9:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P. Manalo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Irene Jenkins, and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current. LPA toured facility inside and out including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 5 total bedrooms of which 4 bedrooms are occupied by the residents, and 1 bedroom is occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms is adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 107.2 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. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last purchased on 01/12/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 02/04/2026. Liability insurance is effective from 03/03/2025 to 03/03/2026. At 10:30 AM, LPA reviewed 5 residents records. At 10:47 AM, LPA reviewed 3 staff records and 3 of 3 have current first aid training and are associated with the facility. At 11:30 AM, LPA reviewed two samples of residents’ medications. Continue to LIC809-C... Continued from LIC809... Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCLD by 03/06/2026 LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC9020 Register of Facility Clients/ Residents Liability Insurance THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 10:04 AM, LPA observed scissors unlocked in the kitchen drawer. At 10:22 AM, LPA observed both showers soiled. At 11:51 AM, LPA observed that R4's file is incomplete and all the residents LIC625 (Appraisal Needs and Services Plan). At 12:00 PM, LPA observed R1 and R4’s PRN medication in the facility not available and R4’s doctor’s order for PRN medication missing. The Facility was cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted with Administrator. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 24, 2026

The state marks this report as 9 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 6. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20251 state visit · 1 document
Feb 27, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 02/27/2025 at 11:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P. Manalo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Care Staff, Trifina De Leon and explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator was unable to come today and gave authorization on the phone for staff to sign. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) non-ambulatory and two (2) hospice waiver. LPA toured facility with staff inside and out including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 5 total bedrooms which 4 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 1 bedroom is occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 74 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature was measured at 107.9 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 purchased on 11/27/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 02/02/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire Drill was last conducted on 01/03/2025. At 12:34 PM, LPA reviewed 5 residents records. At 1:00 PM, LPA reviewed 5 staff records and associated to the facility. At 2:00 PM, LPA reviewed two sample of resident’s medications. Continue to LIC 809-C... Continue from LIC809... Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 03/13/2025: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Current Administrator’s Certificate THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 11:44 AM, LPA a screw locking the side gate in which the ramp leads in the backyard. Staff stated that they lock it for resident safety. Civil Penalty of $500 is assessed. At 12:05 PM, LPA observed a wall dividing the staff room in half. At 12:30 PM, LPA observed that staff uses the bathroom and as a passageway in R1 and R4's room. Staff stated that they are using the bathroom. At 3:03 PM, LPA observed that R1 and R3 has half bed rail with no doctor's order. At 4:00 PM, LPA observed that the Administrator certificate expired in 2022. The Facility was cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted with Staff. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 27, 2025

The state marks this report as 9 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 5. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20241 state visit · 1 document
Feb 15, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 2/15/2024 at 12:00pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Hall and T. Syess-Gibson conducted an unannounced 1-Year Required inspection. LPAs met with Caregiver Magdalena Lucero, and explained the purpose of the visit. House Manager, Noel Morales, arrived at 12:20pm. Administrator was out-of-the country. LPAs toured the facility with Caregiver including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and back yard. The facility consists of five (5) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. Staff occupies one (1) bedroom. LPA did not observe any 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. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 106.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last purchased on 05/13/2023. Emergency disaster plan last updated 2/1/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Five (5) staff records were reviewed. None of the staff are CPR trained. LPAs reviewed all five (5) resident records and they were current and complete. Continued on LIC809C. Continued from LIC809. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 2/22/2024. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (last page) Liability Insurance Resident roster Administrator certificate Updated facility sketch The following deficiencies were observed: At 12:35pm, LPAs observed during record review none of the staff were CPR trained. At 12:45pm, LPAs observed knives in unlocked cabinet underneath kitchen sink. At 12:50pm, LPAs observed 1/4 gallon of milk, 2 apples, 3 oranges, no fresh vegetables. Facility did not have a 7-day supply of non-perishables and 2 day supply of perishables. At 12:35pm, LPAs observed a hoe, portable toilet, and a chair in back yard on right side of house. At 1:20pm, LPAs observed during record review facility is not maintaining a record of each dose of medication in the resident's record Continued on LIC809C. Continued from LIC809C. 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 the appeal rights and this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 15, 2024

The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 6. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

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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Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  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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