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New Rivershore Care Home

Small home·Licensed for 6·Bay Point, California

Licensed since 1996Licence #75600075
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,400 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,600–$5,400
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit4 of 6 beds occupiedSeptember 20, 2024 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJuly 3, 2026CDSS inspection record

New Rivershore Care Home is a small care home in Bay Point — 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 1996. Dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

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

Quick answers about New Rivershore Care Home

Is New Rivershore Care Home licensed?

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

How many residents is New Rivershore Care Home licensed for?

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

Has New Rivershore Care Home been cited?

1 Type A and 0 Type B citation since 1996, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 9 state visits over the same years.

Is New Rivershore Care Home still open?

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

What does New Rivershore Care Home cost?

$4,400 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,600–$5,400. 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 22 small homes and similar homes within 10 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 New Rivershore Care 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 Balancio, Aurora, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Can New Rivershore Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

New Rivershore Care Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “NEW RIVERSHORE CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #75600075. 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 Balancio, Aurora, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 1996, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 9 state inspection visits since 1996, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 1 Type A and 0 Type B citation on file since 1996, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 9 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 1 substantiated allegation on file since 1996, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is July 3, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 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 YEARS AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO (2).

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 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 27, 2026

4 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,400a month to start

Likely $3,600–$5,400

From 22 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,400a month

Likely $3,600–$5,600

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$4,400likely $3,600–$5,400

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 22 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

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

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,600–$5,600
$4,400
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,200–$8,750
$6,400
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 22 small homes and similar homes within 10 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.

22 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,350–$6,150.

  • 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

  • 23 Steele Court, Bay Point, CA 94565Address 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 2022, the state has filed 9 documents for this home, and its records count 9 visits since 1996. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 3, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
9
Most recent visit
July 3, 2026
Occupied · September 20, 2024 visit
4 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated September 20, 2024. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations1typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations1typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 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 1996.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202422120231102022240

The last 36 months — 4 of 9 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jul 3, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 07/03/2026 at 10:20am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Hall conducted an unannounced 1-Year required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Aurora Balancio and explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator certificate #7000305740 and expires on 03/26/2027. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. LPA toured the facility with Administrator including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area, garage and backyard. The facility consists of three (3) bedrooms and one and one-half (1-1/2) bathrooms. Upstairs is not licensed by CCLD. No bodies of water was observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 74 degrees F. 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 110.3 degrees F. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non skid mats. 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 02/23/2026. Emergency Disaster Plan was last reviewed on 05/26/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 03/06/2026. Continued on LIC809. Continued from LIC809. LPA reviewed four (4) resident files and both staff files. The following forms to be updated and submitted to CCLD by 07/10/2026: LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan (last page) Liability Insurance LIC308 Designation of facility responsibility LIC500 Personnel report A copy of the Administrator certificate. LPA observed the following deficiencies: At 10:25am, LPA observed upon arrival a stroller, exercise bicycle, treadmill, fishing poles, and bbq grill on outside of exit gate from back yard. Garbage cans blocking exit. At 10:45, LPA observed during record review R4 has not obtained a medical assessment since 2023. At 11:00am, LPA observed food in the refrigerator and cabinets. Unsure what belonged to residents and Administrator. Nothing was date, there was unwrapped and open packages of food. At 11:25am, during tour LPA observed R1 had a hoyer lift and half rails. Administrator did not have an order for either. Deficiencies are cited from Title 22 California Code of Regulations (see 809D). Failure to submit proof of corrections by plan of correction due date, and any repeat violations within 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of appeal rights and this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 3, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
May 27, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 05/27/2025 at 3:25 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Y. Brown and L. Hall conducted an unannounced 1-Year Required inspection. LPAs met with Administrator, Aurora Balancio and explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator certificate #7000305740 and expires on 03/26/2027. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. LPAs toured the facility with Administrator including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area, garage and backyard. The facility consists of three (3) bedrooms and one and one-half (1-1/2) bathrooms. No bodies of water was observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 81 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 121.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non skid mats. 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 05/19/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 05/01/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 03/4/2024. Continued on LIC809. Continued from LIC809. LPAs reviewed four (4) resident files and 3 out of 4 resident files were incomplete. LPAs reviewed (3) staff files and 2 out of 3 staff did not have any training records. LPA observed the following deficiencies: At 3:42 PM, LPAs observed during record review that R1, R2, and R3 files were incomplete. At 3:47 PM, LPAs observed during record review that R1 and R2 had missing Hospice care plans. At 4:06 PM, LPAs observed during record review that S1, S2, and S3 had missing required training. At 4:21 PM, LPAs observed refrigerator, freezer, and cabinet that contained can and dry goods was unsanitary. At 4:26PM, LPAs observed four (4) trimmers, a bicycle, a treadmill, a shovel, a stationary bicycle, a weight bench, wire plant trellis', and motor scooter in back yard. At 4:27 PM, LPAs observed the master bedroom was missing screens on the patio door and bathroom window. At 4:33 PM, LPAs observed 2 (two) bottles of 409 Multi-surface disinfectant cleaner, 1 (one) Pine cleaner, 2 (two) bottles of bleach Clorox disinfectant, 1 (one) Lysol disinfectant and air freshener in the unlocked bathroom cabinet. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 06/03/2025. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (Last page) Liability Insurance Continue to LIC809C Continued from LIC 809C Deficiencies are cited from Title 22 California Code of Regulations (see 809D). Failure to submit proof of corrections by plan of correction due date, and any repeat violations within 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of appeal rights and this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 27, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Sep 20, 2024Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Illegal eviction.

On 9/20/2024 at 2:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), L. Hall arrived unannounced to conduct the 10-day initial visit and deliver complaint findings for the allegation above. LPA met with Aurora Balancio, Administrator, and explained the reason for the visit. During the investigation LPA interviewed reporting party (RP), Staff 1 (S1), reviewed R1's file including physician's report, admission agreement, appraisal needs and services plan, and resident appraisal which LPA requested be emailed to CCLD by 8/23/2024. Continued on LIC9099C. Substantiated Continued from LIC9099. RP stated during interview that R1 was to be discharged from Sutter Delta Hospital in Antioch on 9/16/2024, but S1 refused to let R1 return to the facility. R1 was to be discharged with the assistance of home health. S1 stated the facility is no longer able to provide the care necessary for R1 and that's why she refused. S1 stated it is hard to take care of S1 due to R1 being heavy and not listening. S1 showed LPA an invalid eviction letter that was given to R1 on 8/14/2024. R1's condition have not changed Deficiency is cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC9099D. Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due dates 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 provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 20, 2024 · control 15-AS-20240917204038

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87224(a) · Plan of correction due date: Sep 28, 2024

87224 Eviction Procedures (a) The licensee may evict a resident for one or more of the reasons listed in Section 87224(a)(1) through (5). Thirty (30) days written notice to the resident is required except as otherwise specified in paragraph (5) Based on interview and record review the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in serving R1 with an appropriate eviction notice, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 20, 2024

Plan of correction: The Licensee will read regulation 87224 and submit self-certification that it has been read and she will abide going forward to CCLD by POC date. A mandatory informal meeting will be held at a later time.

Jun 15, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 6/15/2024 at 11:25am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Hall conducted an unannounced 1-Year Required inspection. LPA met with Rochelle Balancio, Caregiver, and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Aurora Balancio, arrived at 11:55am. The Administrator certificate #7000305740 3/26/2025. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. LPA toured the facility with Administrator including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area, garage and backyard. The facility consists of three (3) bedrooms and one and one-half (1-1/2) bathrooms. No bodies of water was observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 76 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 114.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non skid mats. 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 10/23/2023. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 06/22/2022. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 03/4/2024. Continued on LIC809. Continued from LIC809. LPA reviewed three (3) staff files. Two (2) of three (3) staff did not have first aid or CPR. All five (5) residents' file were reviewed, current, and complete. LPA observed the following deficiencies: At 12:00pm, LPA observed during record review S1 and S3 did not have first aid or CPR certification. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 5/24/2024. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (Last page) Liability Insurance Deficiency is cited from Title 22 California Code of Regulations (see 809D). Failure to submit proof of corrections by plan of correction due date, and any repeat violations within 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of appeal rights and this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 15, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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

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

Life here

Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.

The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.

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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