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Redwood Care Home
Mid-size home·Licensed for 18·Redwood City, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchairState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,950 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,700–$7,800
- Home sizeLicensed for 18Mid-size care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 12, 2026CDSS inspection record
Redwood Care Home is a mid-size 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 18 residents since 2007. Dementia care, hospice 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 Redwood Care Home
Is Redwood Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Redwood Care Home licensed for?
18 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Redwood Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.
Is Redwood Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Redwood Care Home cost?
$5,950 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,700–$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 14 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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 Redwood 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 Cristina Dee-Hoskins, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Sequoia Hospital 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 Redwood Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”
Redwood Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “REDWOOD CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #415201905. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 18 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Cristina Dee-Hoskins, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 8 state inspection visits since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 12, 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 careNot on file · ask the home
- 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. ONLY FOUR(4) RESIDENTS MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
5 questions to ask the home — nothing on file yet
- 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?”
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver not on file
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
- 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
$5,950a month to start
Likely $4,700–$7,800
From 14 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,950a month
Likely $4,700–$7,900
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$5,950likely $4,700–$7,800
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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 $4,700–$7,900
- $5,950
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,550–$10,750
- $7,950
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 14 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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.
14 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $6,500–$11,150.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 14 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Abigail Complete CareRedwood City · 0.2 mi · Mid-size home$13,000Listed on Seniorly · 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
- Peninsula Elderly Care Home-LaurelSan Carlos · 1.3 mi · Mid-size home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Dayton Home CareSan Carlos · 1.4 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Farm Hill Rest HomeRedwood City · 1.8 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Encina Care HomeRedwood City · 1.8 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Britannia PlaceRedwood City · 1.9 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Retirement Plus of San CarlosSan Carlos · 1.9 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Chestnut HouseSan Carlos · 1.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Advent Residential HomeRedwood City · 2.2 mi · Mid-size home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Peninsula Elderly Care Home - LaurelwoodSan Carlos · 2.2 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Palm VillasRedwood City · 2.4 mi · Mid-size home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Bayview VillaSan Carlos · 2.7 mi · Mid-size home$8,700Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Mariner's Green Residential CareRedwood City · 3.0 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 188 Duane Street, 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 2021, the state has filed 8 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 2007. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 12, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 8
- Most recent visit
- August 12, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 1
- Substantiated allegations0typical 2
- Total complaints0typical 6
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ 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
The last 36 months — 6 of 8 documents
Aug 12, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 8/12/2026, LPA Grace Donato conducted an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator Cristina Dee-Hoskins. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility. This is a 10 bedroom and 4 bathroom, 2-story house with a front and backyard, living room, kitchen, staff quarters, and garage. Residents living in the 2nd floor are all ambulatory. All bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. No accessible bodies of water or hazards were observed. The facility's fire extinguishers were observed to be fully charged. The facility's fire alarms and carbon monoxide detector were observed to be in working order. The facility was maintained at a comfortable temperature. The facility had the required 7 days of non-perishables and 2 days of perishables on site. No food was expired. The facility's first aid was observed to have the required items. All sharp objects, soap, and detergents, were observed to be locked and in-accessible to persons in care. LPA reviewed 3 resident files and 3 staff files. All resident files were observed to be complete. All medications are complete and logged. No citations issued today. Report is reviewed and copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 12, 2026
Aug 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 8/20/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to conduct the Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Rianace Credo, Caregiver and explained the purpose of the visit. Cristina Dee-Hoskins, Administrator/Licensee arrived later during the visit. LPA Calandra toured the physical plant. This is a 10 bedroom and 4 bathroom, multistory building with a front and backyard, living room, kitchen, staff quarters, and garage. All bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. No accessible bodies of water or hazards were observed. The facility's fire extinguishers were observed to be fully charged and last checked on 4/8/2025. The facility's fire alarms and carbon monoxide detector were observed to be in working order. The fire alarm system was last inspected on 7/14/2022 and expires on 7/14/2027. The facility was maintained at a comfortable temperature. The facility had the required 7 days of non-perishables and 2 days of perishables on site. No food was expired. The facility's first aid was observed to have the required items. All sharp objects, soap, and detergents, were observed to be locked and in-accessible to persons in care. LPA reviewed 5 resident files and 5 staff files. All resident files were observed to be complete but 2 staff files were missing TB results. During record review of staff files, LPA observed no TB results for S1 and S2. A Type B citation was provided for this violation as according to the Administrator/Licensee, Cristina Dee-Hoskins, the staff have had TB exams but she did not have record of them. Medications were reviewed and found to match Centrally Stored Medication Records kept at the facility. Based on record review, the facility has not conducted an Emergency drill since January 2024. Quarterly emergency drills are required for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly per Title 22 regulations. A Type B citation was provided for this violation. LPA received copies of the facilities current LIC 500, Liability Insurance and Resident Roster at time of visit. Deficiencies are cited under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct the deficiencies by the due date may result in civil penalties. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report along with Appeal Rights was provided to the facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 20, 2025
Aug 22, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation
On August 22, 2024, at 8:35 AM, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to complete the Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Cristina Dee-Hoskins, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Calandra reviewed 5 resident files and 5 staff files. All staff files were observed to be complete. All 5 resident files reviewed were missing the Needs and Services Plan. The facility does not handle cash resources for residents but has an active surety bond. A Type B Violation was provided for not having Needs and Services Plans for 5 residents. 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(CSMR) kept at the facility. Deficiencies are cited under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, cited on the LIC 809-D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with Cristina Dee-Hoskins, Administrator/Licensee and a copy of the report along with Appeal rights left at the facility. This report was emailed to the Administrator/Licensee, Cristina Dee-Hoskins.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 22, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
On August 22, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility at 8:35 AM to deliver an Amended report. The report was Amended to clarify what the facility was being cited for previously and to remove a deficiency. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with Licensee/Administrator, Cristina Dee-Hoskins and a copy of the report was provided via email.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 22, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: POC
On August 22, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility at 8:35 AM to verify Plans of Correction submitted to licensing and deliver Plan of Correction Clearance letters. All deficiencies have been corrected at this time. An exit interview was conducted and the report was emailed to Licensee/Administrator, Cristina Dee-Hoskins.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 22, 2024
Aug 15, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
**This report was Amended to clarify deficiencies and remove one deficiency.** On August 15, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts(LPAs) John Calandra and Kiran Jain arrived at the facility at 1:25 PM to complete the Annual 1-year required inspection. LPAs Calandra and Jain were greeted by Lany Becker, Caregiver and explained the purpose of the visit. Christina Dee-Hoskins, Administrator/Licensee joined the visit later. LPAs Calandra and Jain toured the physical plant. This is a 10 bedroom and 4 bathroom, multistory building with a front and backyard, living room, kitchen, staff quarters, and garage. All bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. No accessible bodies of water or hazards were observed. The facility's fire extinguishers were observed to be fully charged and last checked on 3/14/2024. The facility's fire alarms and carbon monoxide detector were observed to be in working order. The fire alarm system was last inspected on 7/14/2022 and expires on 7/14/2027. A Type A Violation was provided for having a faucet that delivers hot water temperature measured at 135.7 degrees Fahrenheit far above the required range of 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. A Type A Violation was provided for not ensuring that soap and disinfectants are not locked up and in-accessible to persons in care. A Type A Violation was provided for having medications left out on the kitchen counter that were unlocked and accessible to persons in care. A Type B Violation was provided for having a gate in the backyard that was not in good condition and could not be opened easily. A Type B Violation was provided for not having a call button system in place that is functioning. A Technical Violation was provided for not having thermometers in the facility's refrigerators and freezers. In the presence of the LPAs, the facility's License was moved from it's location in the office to a public place. LPAs Calandra and Jain requested and received the following documents: -Current Liability Insurance The Annual Inspection will be completed at a later date. Deficiencies are cited under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, cited on the LIC 809-D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with Christina Dee-Hoskins and a copy of the report along with Appeal rights left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 15, 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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The nearest licensed homes in San Mateo County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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$13,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
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East West Care Redwood City II
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$6,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Diaz Residential Care Home
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$5,350 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Maria's Senior Care Home
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Petes' Place
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$6,350 a month to start · Covelight estimate