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Phyllis' Care Home
Small home·Licensed for 6·Citrus Heights, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,050 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,000
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJuly 28, 2026CDSS inspection record
Phyllis' Care Home is a small care home in Citrus Heights — 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 1998. 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 Phyllis' Care Home
Is Phyllis' Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Phyllis' Care Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Phyllis' Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1998, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Phyllis' Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Phyllis' Care Home cost?
$4,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,350–$5,000. 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 24 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 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Citrus Heights that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $5,625 a month, and the middle figure is $4,800 (n = 5 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 Phyllis' 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 Jar, Alina, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Mercy San Juan Medical Center is 0.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Phyllis' Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Phyllis' Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “PHYLLIS' CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #347000878. 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 Jar, Alina, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 1998, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 1998, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1998, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1998, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is July 28, 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 by the state
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved by the state
- 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. LICENSED FOR SIX(6)NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS. HOSPICE WAIVER ON FILE FOR THREE (3) RESIDENTS.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — 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
$4,050a month to start
Likely $3,350–$5,000
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,050a month
Likely $3,350–$5,200
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$4,050likely $3,350–$5,000
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 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 $3,350–$5,200
- $4,050
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,900–$8,350
- $6,050
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 24 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.
24 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$6,000.
- 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 24 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Glorious Homes #1Citrus Heights · 1.1 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Best Life Home CareCitrus Heights · 1.2 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mount Hood Serenity CareSacramento · 1.8 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Comfort & CareOrangevale · 2.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Love You MomOrangevale · 2.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Citrus Pines Senior LivingCitrus Heights · 2.9 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- All Seasons HialeahFair Oaks · 2.9 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Splendor Oaks Senior Living #3Fair Oaks · 3.2 mi · Mid-size home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Magnolia Elderly Care HomeFair Oaks · 3.3 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Hollister Care HomeCarmichael · 3.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Glen Creek Villa II-Res. Care Fac. for the ElderlyOrangevale · 3.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Splendor Oaks Senior Living 1Carmichael · 3.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brookdale RosevilleRoseville · 3.5 mi · Mid-size home$3,200Listed on Seniorly · memory care second person fee · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
- Meraki of SacramentoSacramento · 3.5 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- The Elderly Inn IIICitrus Heights · 3.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Angels Assisted LivingRoseville · 3.8 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aaa CareCitrus Heights · 4.0 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ettys' CareOrangevale · 4.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Broadway Senior LivingRoseville · 4.1 mi · Small home$6,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Maria's Home CareNorth Highlands · 4.3 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Madison Square Senior Living IICarmichael · 4.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Kentfield Estates Ranch RCFESacramento · 4.6 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Bright FutureAntelope · 4.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Cozy Home CareCarmichael · 4.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 6924 Le Havre Way, Citrus Heights, CA 95621Address 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 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 1998. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 28, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- July 28, 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 1998.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents
Jul 28, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 07/28/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cheyenne Ratajczak arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required 1 year annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Alina Jar and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA and Administrator toured the interior and exterior of the facility. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, residents' bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and backyard. LPA observed required furniture, and lighting throughout the residents' bedrooms and facility. LPA observed residents' bathrooms to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair. LPA observed food supplies of non-perishables for a minimum of seven (7) days and perishable foods for a minimum of two (2) days. Toxins and cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The hot water temperature was measured in the kitchen at 106.5 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed fire detectors and carbon monoxide alarms to be operable. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on 06/29/2026. LPA observed medications to be inaccessible to residents in care. LPA reviewed four (4) resident files. LPA reviewed two (2) staff files. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff has received criminal record clearances and/or are associated to this facility. No deficiencies being cited during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 28, 2026
Aug 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 08/06/2025 Regional Manager (RM) Alycia Rayner and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cheyenne Ratajczak arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required 1 year annual inspection. RM and LPA met with Administrator Alina Jar and explained the purpose of the visit. RM, LPA and Administrator conducted a tour of the interior and exterior of the facility. Areas toured included but not limited to: residents room, bathrooms, kitchen, storage area, and the common areas. LPA observed the facility to have two (2) days of perishable and seven (7) days of nonperishable foods. LPA and RM observed knives to be unlocked and accessible to residents in care. LPA and RM observed an open and unlocked storage shed which contained bleach in the backyard accessible to residents. LPA and RM observed medications unlocked in the fridge outside. LPA conducted a file review of personnel and residents records. LPA observed personnel files to be incomplete. Staff had less than twenty (20) hours of annual training. Two personnel files were incomplete and missing Personnel record (LIC501) and Health Screening (LIC503). LPA completed the full care tool and deficiencies was observed. Please see LIC 809-D. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report and appeal rights was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 6, 2025
The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Jul 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Health Checks
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived unannounced to conduct a case management inspection following receipt of a report that the air conditioning (A/C) unit was not functioning properly. LPA met with Alina Jar, Administrator and Dan Jar, caregiver, and stated the reason for today's inspection. LPA was informed that the Ombudsman had just conducted an inspection also. LPA observed (2) residents resting in the common area and (1) resident resting in her room. LPA observed the A/C unit to be operating from the garage window outside, near the front entrance. LPA observed the inside temperature to feel comfortable and the thermostat showed 75*F. LPA was informed that 9-10 days ago, the A/C unit was not functioning optimally, and so the Administrator reached out to the company that handles the maintenance on the warranty, but an appointment was not able to be scheduled until 7/18/24. The Administrator contacted a friend who inspected the A/C unit on 7/10/24 and serviced the unit, which included cleaning a coil and repairing a leak. During the week the unit was not working optimally, multiple fans were used throughout the care home, and continue to be used, to ensure the inside temperatures remained in compliance (68*-85*F) and no more than 30*F from the outside temperature. Regulation 87303 Maintenance and Operation was discussed to ensure its understanding. LPA toured the facility and observed all rooms to be cool and comfortable, with the common areas the coolest. One resident, who was awake, stated to LPA she has been comfortable with the inside temperatures these past 10 days, and was observed to be using a blanket in her recliner chair. LPA contacted Licensing Program Manager to let her know there do not appear to any concerns at this time, which is in agreement with the Ombudsman's inspection from today. The Administrator agreed to follow up with her assigned LPA next week on 7/18/24. There are no deficiencies cited in this report. Exit interview. Copy of report provided to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 12, 2024
Jul 1, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 07/01/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cheyenne Ratajczak arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required 1 year annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Alina Jar and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA and Administrator toured the interior and exterior. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, residents' bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, garage and backyard. LPA observed required furniture, and lighting throughout the residents' bedrooms and facility. LPA observed residents' bathrooms to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair. LPA observed food supplies of non-perishables for a minimum of seven (7) days and perishable foods for a minimum of two (2) days. Toxic and cleaning supplies locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The hot water temperature was measured in the kitchen at 118.8 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature in the facility was 78 degrees Fahrenheit. First aid kit was completed. LPA observed fire detectors and carbon monoxide alarms to be operable. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on 10/17/2023. LPA observed medications to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA reviewed four (4) resident file and two (2) staff files all files contained the required documents. LPA requested Administrator to send updated copies of the following by 07/08/24 to LPA LIC308- Designation of Administrative Responsibility Liability insurance LIC500- Personnel Report Administrator Certificate No deficiencies being cited during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 1, 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?
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