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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$6,350 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $5,200–$7,800
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJune 19, 2026CDSS inspection record
Petes' Place is a small care home in Redwood City — 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 2010. 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 Petes' Place
Is Petes' Place licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Petes' Place licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Petes' Place been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2010, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Petes' Place still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Petes' Place cost?
$6,350 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $5,200–$7,800. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes and similar homes within 3 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 8 other homes of a similar licensed size in Redwood City that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $6,750 to $8,250 a month, and the middle figure is $7,500 (n = 8 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 Petes' Place 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 Kainos Home and Training Center, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Sequoia Hospital is 1.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Petes' Place keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Petes' Place license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “PETES' PLACE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #415600816. 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 Kainos Home and Training Center, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2010, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2010, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2010, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2010, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 19, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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 3 residents
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A HOSPICE WAIVER FOR THREE (3) CLIENTS ONLY.
985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — 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
$6,350a month to start
Likely $5,200–$7,800
From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$6,350a month
Likely $5,200–$7,950
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$6,350likely $5,200–$7,800
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes and similar homes within 3 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 $5,200–$7,950
- $6,350
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,000–$10,900
- $8,350
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.
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 11 small homes and similar homes within 3 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.
11 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $6,500–$7,500.
- 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 11 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Britannia PlaceRedwood City · 0.7 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- East West Care Redwood City IIRedwood City · 0.8 mi · Mid-size home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Farm Hill Rest HomeRedwood City · 0.9 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Encina Care HomeRedwood City · 1.1 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Palm VillasRedwood City · 1.3 mi · Mid-size home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Abigail Complete CareRedwood City · 1.3 mi · Mid-size home$13,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Advent Residential HomeRedwood City · 2.1 mi · Mid-size home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Dayton Home CareSan Carlos · 2.2 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Peninsula Elderly Care Home-LaurelSan Carlos · 2.4 mi · Mid-size home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Retirement Plus of San CarlosSan Carlos · 2.8 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Chestnut HouseSan Carlos · 2.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1122 Valota Road, Redwood City, CA 94062Address 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 2024, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2010. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 19, 2026.
- On file since
- 2024
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- June 19, 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 2010.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 5 of 5 documents
Jun 19, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 6/19/2026, LPA Grace Donato made an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator Andy Frisch and Andrea Stilleson and LPA explained the purpose of the visit LPA toured the facility inside and outside including all of resident rooms, garage, kitchen and activity area. Facility houses six resident bedrooms. Residents were having lunch when LPA arrived. While touring the facility it was observed that the room temperature was at 71 deg F. Hot water was also tested in the bathrooms and the temperature was 106 deg F. The facility is observed to be clean, odorless, and well maintained. Residents bedrooms were observed to be well organized and fully furnished with adequate lighting. Sharps and toxic materials were observed locked and inaccessible to residents. Food supply was observed with an adequate two day perishable and seven day non-perishable food supply. Carbon monoxide/smoke detectors, and fire extinguisher were present throughout the facility. Facility has an updated log for emergency drill is done every month. Five resident records and three staff records were reviewed. Centrally stored medication was locked and inaccessible by residents. All medication was labeled and sorted by resident name. All medication logs are complete and updated. LPA requested for the Liability Insurance to be emailed. No deficiencies cited today. Report is reviewed and copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 19, 2026
Apr 25, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation
On 4/25/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to complete the Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Marie Padilla, Program Manager and explained the purpose of the visit. Andrea Stilleson, Residential Program Director and Andy Frisch, Administrator arrived later during the visit. All sharp objects, soap, detergents, and poisons were observed to be locked and in-accessible to persons in care. A review of Centrally stored medications indicated that medications for residents were properly labeled with instructions on dosage and times of day and matched the Centrally Stored Medication records kept at the facility. LPA interviewed 2 residents and 2 staff. LPA also reviewed 6 staff records. All were observed to be complete. LPA requested the following document by 5/2/2025: Surety Bond for the facility All P&I monies were accounted for and matched the records kept at the facility. A Technical Violation related to Health and Safety Code (HSC) 1569.695(d) was provided. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 25, 2025
The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Apr 24, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 4/24/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to conduct the Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Felicina Carpio, DSP and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Andy Frisch and Andrea Stilleson, Residential Program Director arrived later during the visit. LPA toured the physical plant. This is a 2 story building with 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, a living room, dining room, office, back yard, social activity/exercise room, pantry, etc. All bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. No accessible bodies of water or hazards were observed in hallways or the backyard. The facility's fire alarms and Carbon Monoxide detector were observed to be in working order. The facility's first aid kit was observed to have all required items. The facility's hot water temperature was measured within the required 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility had the required 7 days of non perishables and 2 days of perishables on site. No food was expired. The facility was maintained at a comfortable temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility's fire extinguishers were last serviced on 09/23/2024. LPA reviewed 6 resident files. All were observed to be complete. LPA observed all 6 residents in dining room eating lunch at time of visit. The Annual will be completed at a later date. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report was left with the facility representatives.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 24, 2025
May 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 05/08/2024, Licensing program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced required - 1 year inspection. LPA met with Administrator Andrew Frisch and explained the purpose of today’s visit. This is a two level facility but all clients live on the ground. Facility temperature is comfortable for residents and staff. No pools or bodies of water were observed during today's visit. LPA observed that one week of nonperishable and two (2) days of perishable foods are in place. Toxic chemicals are stored away in a locked cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. Centrally stored medications are locked in a cabinet inside the staff office. Each resident room is observed to contain the required furniture as outlined in title 22 regulations. Facility has functioning smoke detectors. Fire extinguishers are full and were last inspected on 9/18/2023. LPA toured the backyard with Andrew. All outdoor and indoor passageway are free and clear of obstruction. Disaster drills are completed quarterly. Last drills on record 04/02/2024 and 04/12/2024 for earthquakes and fires. LPA reviewed 2 resident files and both are current. Facility does handle resident monies at this location. Resident P&I is counted and reviewed as accurate. LPA was provided a copy of the surety bond for resident monies and is current. LPA reviewed 4 staff files on this day and all are current with required documents and training. Administrator certificate is reviewed as current expiring 06/17/2025. A copy of the administrator certificate is provided to LPA on this day as well. The following updated forms are being requested to be received by 05/15/2024: • LIC610D Emergency Disaster Plan • LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility • LIC 500 Personnel Report • LIC9020 Client Roster • Certificate of Liability Insurance • Control of Property No citations issued. Report is reviewed the administrator Andy Frisch.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 8, 2024
Jan 13, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing program Analyst (LPA) Jason Lund arrived unannounced to conduct an annual/required visit. LPA met with, Andrew Frisch, administrator, and explained the purpose of the visit. Census: 6 LPA Lund & administrator Andrew Frisch toured/inspected. Facility temperature is 70 degrees. No pools or bodies of water were observed during today's visit. LPA observed at least one week of nonperishable and two (2) days of perishable foods. Toxic chemicals are stored away in a locked cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. Centrally stored medications are locked in a cabinet inside the staff office. Each resident room is equipped with a bed for each resident working lights and a nightstand. Facility has functioning smoke detectors. Fire extinguishers are full and were last inspected on 9/18/2023. LPA toured the backyard with Andrew. All outdoor and indoor passageway are free and clear of obstruction. LPA reviewed two residents. Residents’ records contained a signed admission's agreement, signed personal rights statement, completed medical assessment and a completed needs and service plan. medication administration record and centrally stored medication destruction record were reviewed for R1 and R2. No errors were observed by LPA. No deficiencies during today's visit and report left.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 13, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in San Mateo County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Maria's Senior Care Home
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The Ark
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Gordon Manor
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$8,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Britannia Place
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$7,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Canyon Place
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$7,200 a month to start · Covelight estimate