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Raksha 6

Small home·Licensed for 6·Albany, California

Licensed since 2007Licence #15601284
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,850 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,950
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit4 of 6 beds occupiedDecember 3, 2021 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitMay 26, 2026CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderRaksha International, Inc.Since 2007 · 2 licensed homes

Raksha 6 is a small care home in Albany — 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 2007. Dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

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

Quick answers about Raksha 6

Is Raksha 6 licensed?

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

How many residents is Raksha 6 licensed for?

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

Has Raksha 6 been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.

Is Raksha 6 still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.

What does Raksha 6 cost?

$4,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,950–$5,950. 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 15 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 34 other homes of a similar licensed size across Alameda County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $5,735 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 34 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 Raksha 6 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 Raksha International, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Raksha International, Inc. — at least 3 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Herrick Campus is 2.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Raksha 6 keep a resident on hospice?

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

Raksha 6 license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “RAKSHA 6”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #15601284. The state lists this license as “Licensed/Pending Increase,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Raksha International, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 7 state inspection visits since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is May 26, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

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

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · 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 13, 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 TERMS AND CONSDITIONS OF HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO (2) RESIDENTS ONLY.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

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

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

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

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

    Not on file

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

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

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

  • Medicines

    Not on file

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

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

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

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,850a month to start

Likely $3,950–$5,950

From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,850a month

Likely $3,950–$6,150

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$4,850likely $3,950–$5,950

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 15 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 $3,950–$6,150
$4,850
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,650–$9,250
$6,850
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 24 small homes and similar homes within 15 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 15 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$7,000.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 1133 Garfield Avenue, Albany, CA 94706Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2021, the state has filed 7 documents for this home, and its records count 7 visits since 2007. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 26, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
7
Most recent visit
May 26, 2026
Occupied · December 3, 2021 visit
4 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated December 3, 2021. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unfounded” (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 citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 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 2007.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020252202024110202311020221102021110

The last 36 months — 4 of 7 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
May 26, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 05/26/2026 at 11:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrew Christy arrived unannounced to conduct the 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Nalini Bhutani, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is currently at max capacity with six (6) residents. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area, and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed. A comfortable indoor temperature is maintained at 70.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 115.4 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 05/06/2026 with service scheduled in June. At 12:30PM, LPA reviewed five (5) resident files and five (5) residents staff files, all found to be complete. The emergency disaster plan was last reviewed 05/06/2026. Quarterly emergency drills were last conducted 05/06/2026. A review of resident medications and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) found no outstanding errors. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 26, 2026
20252 state visits · 2 documents
Aug 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies

On 08/08/25 at 1:30 PM, LPA L. Holmes conducted a case management visit to discuss the implementation of a fire watch and a plan going forward to bring the facility into compliance. LPA and ADM discussed the details of the fire watch for the addition of a staff room, required requested documents by CCLD, and the results from the fire drill conducted on 08/01/25 at Raksha 4. On 08/01/25, LPA requested the following documentation as soon as possible in addition to the Albany Fire Department requesting a strategy by close of business on 08/01/25; to date the documentation has not been received. 1. Written plan designating one specific staff to perform fire watch around the clock. 2. The names of the staff assigned to such duty. One person or more for each shift, not one person covering the 24-hour shift. 3. The individual designated will perform only fire watch/walk the perimeter looking for fire/fire hazards. The plan should be clear that the fire watch staff on-duty is strictly performing fire watch only NOT in addition to caregiving. Deficiency is cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC9099D. Failure to submit proof of correction (POC) by plan of correction due date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted, Appeal Rights, and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 8, 2025

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: HSC 87202(a) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 11, 2025

87202 Fire Clearance (a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. Prior to accepting or retaining any of the following types of persons, the applicant or licensee shall notify the licensing agency and obtain an appropriate fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. -This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Licensee/Administrator did not provide CCLD a proposed strategy while the fire watch was underway and the requested documents to support the fire watch.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 8, 2025

Plan of correction: 1.Licensee/ED to review regulation 2. provide a written plan designating one specific staff to perform fire watch around the clock 3. Provide the names of the staff assigned to such duty. One person or more for each shift, not one person covering the 24-hour shift. 4.The individual designated will perform only fire watch/walk the perimeter looking for fire/fire hazards. The plan should be clear that the fire watch staff on-duty is strictly performing fire watch only NOT in addition to caregiving.

May 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 05/06/25 around 01:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Holmes arrived unannounced to conduct a required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted by Nalini Bhutani, Co-Administrator (ADM). The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) non-ambulatory residents; hospice waivers for two (42). LPA requested the resident roster, staff roster, three (3) staff files, three (3) resident files. LPA observed a visitor sign-in log at the entry. Emergency Disaster Plan is posted. LPA and ADM toured the facility, including but not limited to bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, common area, front yard and backyard. All indoor passageways were free of obstruction. There were not any bodies of water present. Residents were dining for lunch, and watching television. A comfortable temperature for residents was maintained at 72 degrees Fahrenheit (F), and the water temperature measured at 117.8 F. LPA observed lighting in all rooms to be adequate for the comfort and safety of all the residents. The bathrooms were safe, sanitary and in operating condition. Hand washing posters, auto air dryer, and soap observed at hand washing stations. Linen and hygiene supplies were available for all residents. PPE and paper goods remain sufficient. There is a minimum supply of 2-day perishables and 7-days of non-perishable foods. continued on LIC809C... ...continued from LIC809 Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher last serviced on 11/22/24, first aid kit is stored in a locked medication room, and the last emergency disaster drill was conducted on 02/2024 with the fire department; next quarterly drill to include all staff and residents. The following forms are to be updated: -Designation of Administrative Responsibility -Case Management inspection TBD to view detached Staff Room; key is not available during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided to Nalini Bhutani, Co-Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 6, 2025

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20241 state visit · 1 document
May 29, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 05/29/2024 around 07:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Holmes arrived unannounced to conduct a required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted by Aesha Ahmed, Caregiver (S1) and upon entry and explained the purpose of the visit. The Co-Administrator's Standard Certificate (#6011402740) expires 06/20/25. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) non-ambulatory residents; hospice waivers for two (2). Shalini Bhutani, Administrator (ADM), arrived about 09:45 AM to sign the report. LPA observed four (4) clients having breakfast and two (2) in their bedrooms, LPA and S1 reviewed the Emergency Disaster Plan, and resident and staff files. LPA observed a visitor sign-in log at the entry. LPA and S1 toured the facility, including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry area, common area, front and side yard. The facility consists of five (5) total bedrooms. All indoor passageways were free of obstruction. There weren't any bodies of water. The temperature for the residents was maintained at 79 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and the shared bathroom's water temperature was 107.8 F for the comfort and safety of all the residents. The bathrooms were safe, sanitary and in operating condition. Hand washing posters, paper towels, and soap observed at hand washing stations. Linen and hygiene supplies were available for all residents. PPE and paper goods remain sufficient. There was a minimum supply of 2-day perishables and 7-days of non-perishable foods. continued on LIC809C... ...continued from LIC809 Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguishers last serviced on 01/22/24, first aid kit observed complete and fire drill was last conducted on 04/012/24. Four (4) staff files reviewed all had criminal record clearance. Four (4) resident files reviewed were complete. The following forms are to be updated: -LIC500 Personnel Report -LIC308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility -LIC610 Emergency Disaster Plan to be updated Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided to ADM.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 29, 2024

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.

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.

Who holds the licence

Raksha International, Inc., licensed since 2007, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

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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