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Reliez Valley Care Home

Small home·Licensed for 6·Martinez, California

Licensed since 2009Licence #75601499
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,650 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,800–$5,700
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitDecember 9, 2025CDSS inspection record

Reliez Valley Care Home is a small care home in Martinez — 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 2009. 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 Reliez Valley Care Home

Is Reliez Valley Care Home licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Reliez Valley Care Home licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Reliez Valley Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2009, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.

Is Reliez Valley Care Home still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Reliez Valley Care Home cost?

$4,650 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,800–$5,700. 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 18 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 33 other homes of a similar licensed size across Contra Costa County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $5,825 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 33 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 Reliez Valley 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 Jmel Corporation DBA Reliez Valley Care Home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center is 3.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Reliez Valley Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Reliez Valley Care Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “RELIEZ VALLEY CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #75601499. 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 Jmel Corporation DBA Reliez Valley Care Home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2009, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 8 state inspection visits since 2009, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2009, 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 2009, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is December 9, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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 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 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO (2) RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 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 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?”

Care & day-to-day support

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,650a month to start

Likely $3,800–$5,700

From 18 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,650a month

Likely $3,800–$5,900

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
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$4,650likely $3,800–$5,700

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (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 $3,800–$5,900
$4,650
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,450–$9,000
$6,650
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 18 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

18 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,350–$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

  • 656 Sterling Drive, Martinez, CA 94553Address 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 8 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 2009. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated December 9, 2025.

On file since
2022
State visits
8
Most recent visit
December 9, 2025

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 2009.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2025110202411020234502022110

The last 36 months — 3 of 8 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document
Dec 9, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 12/09/2025 at 09:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct this Required Annual Inspection. Upon entry, the LPA stated the purpose of the visit to Caregivers Pablo Larosa and Anna Guillermo. During the inspection, the LPA spoke over the phone several times with the Licensee / Administrator Leah MacDonald. The LPA toured the facility including but not limited to residents’ rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas and the backyard. The LPA observed adequate lighting for the comfort and safety of residents in all rooms. Inside and outside areas are free of obstruction and no bodies of water. The temperature in the living room was measured at 70.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature was measured at 128.8 degrees Fahrenheit, which was far above the safe range of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and slip-resistant mats. There is more than the minimum of a one-week supply of nonperishable food and 2 days of perishable food. Centrally stored medications, sharps, and toxic cleaners are inaccessible to residents in care. The LPA observed the required postings in the facility, including the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Complaint Poster, Ombudsman and Personal Rights posters, and the Theft and Loss Policy. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be in operating condition. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and replaced within one year on 7/2/2025. The Emergency Disaster Plan was last reviewed on 11/01/2025. Emergency, disaster, and fire drills are conducted quarterly; the most recent drill was conducted on 11/01/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Liability insurance certificate expires on 1/17/2026. Continued on LIC 809-C . . . . . . Continued from LIC 809 The LPA reviewed 4 resident records and 5 staff records. 2 Type A and 1 Type B citations were issued during the inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 9, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Dec 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 12/05/2024 at 9:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Caregivers, Marilyn Magalued and Joanna Magalong and explained the purpose of the visit. Marilyn phoned the Licensee/Administrator, Leah MacDonald to inform. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for capacity of six (6) all non-ambulatory residents. Hospice waiver approved for two (2) residents. Administrator Certificate # 7004457740 expires 05/11/2024. LPA toured facility with Joanna including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of five (5) total bedrooms which four (4) bedrooms are occupied by the residents and one (1) bedroom is occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 76 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 129.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 03/01/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted in 2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 10/01/2024. LIC809-C Continued... LIC809-C (Page 2) LPA reviewed four (4) residents records. LPA reviewed four (4) staff records and four (4) of four (4) have current first aid training and associated to the facility. THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 12:15pm, LPA observed the hot water temp. was measuring 129.2 in shared bathrooms. At 12:31pm, LPA observed range stove located outside in the side backyard. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 12/12/2024: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 5, 2024

The state marks this report as 10 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 7. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20231 state visit · 1 document
Nov 30, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/30/2023 at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Caregivers, Dominador Lampano and Nina Alapar and explained the purpose of the visit. Nina phoned the Administrator, Leah MacDonald and advised. Leah arrived approximately 30 minutes later. Administrator's Certificate# 6015445740 Expires 05/11/2024. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) capacity in which all may be non-ambulatory with a hospice waiver for two (2). LPA toured facility with Nina including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 5 total bedrooms which 5 bedrooms are occupied by the residents. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 73 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 113 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. LIC809-C Continued... LIC 809 Continued... Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 03/06/2023. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 11/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 10/01/2023. LPA reviewed 5 residents records. LPA reviewed 4 staff records and 3 of 4 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 10:11 AM LPA observed a bottle of Clorox Bleach unlocked under the kitchen sink cabinet. At 10:45 AM LPA observed Resident #5 in a full rail hospital bed At 12:30 PM LPA observed during file review no doctor's orders for full rail hospital bed for Resident #5 At 1:30 PM LPA observed during file review that Staff #4 was missing Health Screening and TB Test. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 12/07/2023: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 30, 2023

The state marks this report as 10 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 5. 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.

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.

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Rooms & the spaces they will use

  • Private bathroom

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor Common Areas

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Room typesPrivate · Semi-Private

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Common areasIndoor Common Areas

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Visitor parking

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food

Activities & the rhythm of a day

  • Activity types offeredActivities On-site

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Faith, culture & language

  • Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish · Japanese

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved

  • Transportation costs extra

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

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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