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NJ Care HomeLicense #342700088 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareNJ Care HomeLicense #342700088 · 8200 Wooded Brook Drive, Elk Grove, CA · (916) 248-0652Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$4,000/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,250–$4,900 · See costs

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  • (916) 248-0652

    From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Elk Grove

NJ Care Home

8200 Wooded Brook Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95758 · Licensed since 2017

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NJ Care Home

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,000 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,250–$4,900 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 6 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 YEARS AND OVER. LICENSED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR SIX (6) RESIDENTS ADMITTED TO CARE.

940 - ADULTS

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for NJ Care 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

Covelight estimate

$4,000a month to start

Likely $3,250–$4,900

From 9 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$4,000likely 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$4,000likely $3,250–$4,900

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 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 (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 $3,250–$5,100
$4,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,850–$8,350
$6,500
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 WaiverWe have not yet confirmed that an entry on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver list is this home’s. Ask the home: “Do you take the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver?” 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 homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,000 to $6,000

$2,000$6,000

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

9 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,050–$5,450.

  • Immaculate Care HomeElk Grove · 1.0 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Comforts of Home Laguna ParkElk Grove · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on its own website · base rate including all services and board/care · seen October 27, 2026
  • Comforts of Home GavirateElk Grove · 2.4 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
  • Siebenthal Care HomeSacramento · 2.8 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Spring View Gardens Care HomeElk Grove · 3.0 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Autumn Grove Senior LivingElk Grove · 3.2 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on its own website · shared room, starting price · seen October 5, 2026
  • Maria Teresa Home CareSacramento · 3.4 mi · Small home
    $2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Gene-Lyn Guest HomeSacramento · 4.0 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Yellow OrchidElk Grove · 4.3 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 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.

  • 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

8200 Wooded Brook Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95758Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Methodist Hospital of SacramentoHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.4 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 #342700088 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 4 of 7 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jul 9, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 07/09/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shakaricka Hughes arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. LPA Hughes met with the administrator Merlita. The current census is 4 with 2 facility staff present. This facility is a single story building licensed to serve (6) non-ambulatory residents. LPA inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the common area, kitchen, dining area, resident bedrooms, resident bathrooms, laundry room and outside courtyards of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPA observed bedrooms to be properly furnished with appropriate bedding and lighting. There are no bodies of water present. LPA toured the kitchen and observed sufficient seven-day non-perishable and two-day perishable food supplies. Hot water temperature was measured at 105.3 degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is within the required regulation of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Grab bars and non-slip mat were observed to be stable and in good repair at this time. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in compliance with fire safety. The fire extinguisher is located in the entry way and was last serviced on 05/25/2026. LPA observed the facility has a public telephone in the kitchen area and the facility has the required posters posted. Facility thermostat was observed at 77 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed toxins located in the laundry room cabinet kept locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed sharp knives kept locked in the kitchen and inaccessible to residents. Continuation 809-C LPA checked medication storage and found medication to be locked away and inaccessible to residents. LPA reviewed 2 out of 4 residents medications and the medication administration record (MAR) was complete. The first aid kit was checked and contained the required components. LPA requested resident and staff files for review. LPA reviewed 4 out of 4 resident files and they were complete. LPA reviewed 4 staff files, and it was complete. LPA reviewed staff criminal record clearances, and a review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks are fingerprint cleared. The following documents will be email to LPA by 07/10/2026: (1) LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (2) Copy of Administrator Certificate (3) LIC 610 Current Emergency Disaster Plan (4) Proof of Current Liability Insurance (5) LIC 500 Current Personnel Report As a result of this annual visit, the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations, and a copy of these LIC 809 report were provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 9, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

May 22, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vincent Moleski arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA Moleski met with facility administrator Merlita James and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Moleski reviewed four resident files (R1-R4) and three staff files (S1-S3). LPA Moleski observed that S2 had taken a tuberculosis skin test, but had not returned to have the sample read for results. LPA Moleski toured the facility with James and inspected common areas, the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and backyard areas. Furniture and furnishings were sufficient to meet the needs of residents. The facility temperature was 76 degrees Fahrenheit, which is within the required range of 68 and 85 degrees. The facility's water temperature measured 110 degrees Fahrenheit, which is within the required range of 105 and 120 degrees. LPA Moleski observed first aid supplies, a fully-charged and up-to-date fire extinguisher, and carbon monoxide/smoke detectors. LPA Moleski observed a minimum 2-day supply of perishable food and a minimum 7-day supply of nonperishable food. LPA Moleski observed a locked cabinet for the storage of medication. LPA Moleski observed locked cabinets for the storage of cleaning solutions and knives. While touring the facility, LPA Moleski observed a container of pills kept in an unlocked kitchen drawer. James said they were hers, and returned them to appropriate locked storage. LPA Moleski interviewed one staff member (S1) and one resident (R1). This facility is hereby cited per 22 CCR Sections 87465(h)(2) and 87411(f). An exit interview was held with James. Appeal rights and a copy of this report were left with James.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 22, 2025

20242 state visits · 2 documents

Jun 20, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vincent Moleski arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA Moleski met with facility administrator Merlita James and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Moleski reviewed six resident files (R1-R6) and two staff files (S1-S2). S2's file did not contain a health screening. S2's training records for 2022 show S2 completed 12 hours of annual training, and for 2023, S2 completed four hours of annual training. S2 had no training records for 2024. S2's first aid/CPR certification, completed in December 2019, expired in December 2021. R1 is diagnosed with dementia, according to R1's most recent LIC 602, which is dated 3/20/23. R3 is also diagnosed with dementia, according to R3's most recent LIC 602, which is dated 5/11/23. LPA Moleski toured the facility with James and inspected common areas, the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and backyard areas. Furniture and furnishings were sufficient to meet the needs of residents. The facility temperature was 75 degrees Fahrenheit, which is within the required range of 68 and 85 degrees. The facility's water temperature measured 108 degrees Fahrenheit, which is within the required range of 105 and 120 degrees. While touring the facility, LPA Moleski and James observed various automotive fluids and cleaning solutions left unlocked in the garage, which is unlocked and accessible from the interior of the facility. Then, while inspecting a bathroom, LPA Moleski and James observed that a lock on a cabinet was unlocked, allowing access to cleaning solutions kept under a sink. LPA Moleski observed first aid supplies, a fully-charged and up-to-date fire extinguisher, and carbon monoxide/smoke detectors. LPA Moleski observed a minimum 2-day supply of perishable food and a minimum 7-day supply of nonperishable food. LPA Moleski interviewed one staff member (S1) and two residents (R4-R5). This facility is being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. See the 9099-D page for details. An exit interview was held with James. Appeal rights and a copy of this report were left with James.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 20, 2024
Feb 1, 2024Facility evaluation reportCase Management - IncidentReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Incident

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vincent Moleski arrived unannounced to follow up on a resident death report. LPA Moleski met with facility administrator Merlita James and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Moleski reviewed a death report for a resident (R1). R1 died at a hospital on January 26, 2024, according to the report. LPA Moleski reviewed R1's file. LPA Moleski interviewed James, a staff member (S1), and a R1's roommate (R2). No deficiencies were cited during this visit. An exit interview was held and a copy of this report was left with James.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 1, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 3 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Jun 21, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vincent Moleski arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA Moleski met with administrator Merlita James and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Moleski reviewed three resident files (R1-R3) and two staff files (S1-S2). R3's most recent LIC 602 indicated that R3 has dementia. R3's most recent LIC 602 was dated April 2022, which means it is more than a year old. The first aid/CPR certification in S1's file expired in 2022. S2's file did not have a health screening report or a first aid/CPR certification. James said S2 has an appointment made for July 10 to get a health screening completed. LPA Moleski toured the facility with James and inspected common areas, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and backyard areas. Furniture and furnishings were sufficient to meet the needs of residents. While inspecting the laundry room LPA Moleski and James observed fabric softener left out. While inspecting the backyard, LPA Moleski and James observed motor oil and paint cans left out. The facility temperature was 74 degrees Fahrenheit, which is within the required range of 68 and 85 degrees. The facility's water temperature was tested and measured 111 degrees Fahrenheit, which is within the required range of 105 and 120 degrees. LPA Moleski observed first aid supplies, a fully-charged and up-to-date fire extinguisher, and working carbon monoxide/smoke detectors. LPA Moleski observed a minimum 2-day supply of perishable food and a minimum 7-day supply of nonperishable food. LPA Moleski observed a locked cabinet for the storage of medication. LPA Moleski observed locked cabinets for the storage of cleaning solutions and knives. LPA Moleski interviewed one staff member (S2). Residents were not able to be interviewed. This facility is being cited per 22 CCR sections 87309(a), 87411(f), 87411(c)(1) and 87705(c)(5). An exit interview was held with James. Appeal rights and a copy of this report were left with James.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 21, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Jun 3, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Wallace conducted a required 1 year Required Annual Inspection Visit. LPA met with Administrator and explained purpose of visit. Administrator Certificate expires 7/30/2022. LPA and Administrator evaluated the physical plant to ensure the health and safety of the residents in care. Areas inspected are including but not limited to the kitchen, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, living and dining room and outdoor areas. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPA observed that all rooms are equipped with the required furniture and sufficient lighting throughout the facility. LPA measured the water temperature, temperature measured at 108.5 F which meets the 105-120 degree Fahrenheit regulation. LPA observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. LPA observed several freezers in the garage. Fire extinguishers expire 08/3022 and smoke detectors are current and in compliance with fire safety. LPA noted the facility had the required carbon monoxide detectors. First aid kit was checked and is complete. LPA observed centrally stored medications secure from residents. LPA reviewed 5 resident records and (3) staff records. LPA reviewed medications for 2 residents comparing with Centrally Stored Medication Record and physician orders. LPA observed that the facility is dispensing medications as prescribed. A review of (3) staff records indicates that all facility staff has received criminal record clearances and/or are associated to this facility. Staff records reviewed indicated current first aid certificates and training completed. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by June 30, 2022: LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility, LIC 500 personnel report, LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan, Current Administrator Certificate Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 no deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 3, 2022

20211 state visit · 1 document

Jul 14, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 7/14/21 at 3:30pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kevin Gould and Tirzah Hubbard arrived at NJ Care Home RCFE for the purpose of conducting a required 1 year annual inspection. LPAs met with Administrator, Merlita James and together conducted a tour of the home. LPAs and Administrator evaluated the physical plant to ensure the health and safety of the residents in care. Areas inspected are including but not limited to the kitchen, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, living and dining room and outdoor areas. LPAs observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPAs observed that all rooms are equipped with the required furniture and sufficient lighting throughout the facility. LPA measured the water temperature, temperature measured at 100 degrees F which meets does not meet the 105-120 degree Fahrenheit regulation. LPA observed sufficient seven-day non-perishable and two-day perishable food supplies. LPAs observed several freezers in the garage and kitchen with some items covered in freezer burn and without dates. Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are current and in compliance with fire safety. LPA notes the facility had the required carbon monoxide detectors. First aid kit was checked and is complete. LPA observed centrally stored medications secure from residents. LPA Requested the following documents for facility file: LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility, LIC 500 personnel report, LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan, Current Administrator Certificate and Client Roster. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 the following deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 14, 2021

License holder

Nj Care Home LLC, licensed since 2017.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2017, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
6
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 2017, 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 NJ Care Home

Is NJ Care Home licensed?

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

How many residents is NJ Care Home licensed for?

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

Has NJ Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is NJ Care Home still open?

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

What does NJ Care Home cost?

$4,000 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,250–$4,900. 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 9 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 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Elk Grove that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $3,750 (n = 6 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 NJ Care Home take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: we have not yet confirmed that an entry on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver list is this home’s. Ask the home: “Do you take the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver?” The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Nj Care Home LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is 2.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can NJ Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

NJ Care Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “NJ CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #342700088. 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 Nj Care Home LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is July 9, 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

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