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Rillera's Guest Home 2

Small home·Licensed for 6·Watsonville, California

Licensed since 2007Licence #445201931
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,300 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,300
  • 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 10, 2026CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderRillera, ZosimaSince 2007 · 2 licensed homes

Rillera's Guest Home 2 is a small care home in Watsonville — 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 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 Rillera's Guest Home 2

Is Rillera's Guest Home 2 licensed?

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

How many residents is Rillera's Guest Home 2 licensed for?

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

Has Rillera's Guest Home 2 been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Rillera's Guest Home 2 still open?

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

What does Rillera's Guest Home 2 cost?

$4,300 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,550–$5,300. 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 8 small homes and similar homes within 14 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 7 other homes of a similar licensed size across Santa Cruz County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,575 to $4,663 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 7 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 Rillera's Guest Home 2 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 Rillera, Zosima, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Watsonville Community Hospital 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 Rillera's Guest Home 2 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.

Rillera's Guest Home 2 license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “RILLERA'S GUEST HOME 2”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #445201931. 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 Rillera, Zosima, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2007, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 6 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 6 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 July 10, 2026, 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
LICENSED TO SERVE SIX (6) ADULTS AGES SIXTY (60) AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO (2).

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?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,300a month to start

Likely $3,550–$5,300

From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,300a month

Likely $3,550–$5,500

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$4,300likely $3,550–$5,300

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 14 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 $3,550–$5,500
$4,300
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,150–$8,650
$6,300
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 8 small homes and similar homes within 14 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.

8 homes like this within 14 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,600–$5,000.

  • 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

  • 115 Gera Court, Watsonville, CA 95076Address 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 7 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2007. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 10, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
6
Most recent visit
July 10, 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 2007.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110202422020221202021110

The last 36 months — 4 of 7 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jul 10, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year Visit and met with Administrator (ADM) Zosima Rillera. During visit, LPA Marrufo toured the inside and outside of the facility. During visit, LPA toured the kitchen area. LPA observed there to be a perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. LPA observed the first aid kit and found it to be complete. LPA toured four out of four bedrooms. Each bedroom had working lights and available bedding and clothing storage areas. LPA tested the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in the hallways and resident rooms and found them to function properly when tested. LPA toured two out of two resident bathrooms. Each bathroom had working lights and available soap and paper towels. LPA measured the water temperatures in both bathroom sinks and they measured at 109 F. LPA toured the outside area and found both exits to be clear of obstructions. LPA reviewed five out of five resident records. Resident R1 had three medications missing in his/her Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records. The rest of the resident records were complete. LPA reviewed five staff records and found them to be complete. See LIC809-C page for more information. Page 1 of 2. A deficiency was cited as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. See LIC809-D page for more information. LPA Marrufo requests that the following documents be updated and copies sent to the department by 07/17/2026: LIC500 Personnel Report LIC308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility Liability Insurance LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan This report was reviewed with Elis Pascual and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided. Page 2 of 2. END REPORTthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2026

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87465(h)(6)(A)-(F) · Plan of correction due date: Jul 17, 2026

87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (6) The licensee shall be responsible for assuring that a record of centrally stored prescription medications for each resident is maintained for at least one year and includes: (A) The name of the resident for whom prescribed. (B) The name of the prescribing physician. (C) The drug name, strength and quantity. (D) The date filled. (E) The prescription number and the name of the issuing pharmacy. (F) Instructions, if any, regarding control and custody of the medication. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure that resident R1 did not have three medications missing from the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Record, which poses a potential health risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2026

Plan of correction: Licensee agrees to audit all resident centrally stored medication and destruction records and submit a statement of understanding of the regulation 87465(h)(6)(A)-(F) to CCL by POC date.

20251 state visit · 1 document
Jul 2, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit and met with Administrator Zosima Rillera. During visit, LPA Marrufo toured the facility inside and out. LPA toured the kitchen area and observed there to be a perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. LPA toured two out of two resident bathrooms. Each bathroom had working lights and available soap and paper towels. The water temperatures in the bathroom sinks were 105 F and 106 F. LPA tested the smoke detectors in three out of three resident rooms and in the hallways and each smoke detector functioned properly when tested. Each bedroom had working lights and available bedding and clothing storage areas. LPA toured the outside of the facility and found it to be clear of obstructions. LPA Marrufo reviewed the first aid kit and found it to be complete. LPA reviewed five out of five resident records and found them to be complete. LPA reviewed five out of five resident Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records (CSMDRs). Resident R1 had two medications missing from the CSMDR and resident R2 had one medication missing from the CSMDR. LPA reviewed four staff records. Staff S1 was missing a current first aid certification. Staff S2 was missing an LIC503 Health Screening Form. Deficiencies were cited as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. See LIC809-D pages for more information. A civil penalty of $250 was issued due to a repeated deficiency. This report was reviewed with Administrator Zosima Rillera and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 2, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Jul 26, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Case Management - Annual Continuation Visit and met with Administrator Zosima Rillera. During visit, LPA toured 3 out of 3 resident bathrooms and observed each bathroom had working lights and available soap and paper towels. LPA measured the water temperatures in each bathroom and observed that they measured between 110 F - 118 F. LPA Marrufo reviewed the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records (CSMDR) for residents R1-R6. Residents R2-R4 and R6 had medications that were not recorded in their CSMDRs. LPA Marrufo reviewed the resident records for residents R1-R6. Resident R1's and R3's records were missing Consent Forms. R4's record was missing a Safeguard for Property and Valuables Form. R4's Physician's Report states R4 has dementia and the date of the exam on the most recent Physician's Report was 06/02/2021. R5's record was missing an LIC613 Personal Rights form. R5's Physician's Report states R5 has dementia and the date of R5's most recent exam was 06/19/2018. R6's record was missing a Safeguard for Property and Valuables Form, Consent Form, and LIC613 Personal Rights Form. R6's Physician's Report states R6 has dementia and the date of R6's last exam was on 08/08/2020. LPA reviewed staff records for staff S1-S4. Staff S1 and S4 were missing LIC9052 Employee Rights forms. Deficiencies were cited as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. See LIC809-D pages for more information. Advisory Notes were issued. See LIC9102 Advisory Notes for more information. This report was reviewed with Administrator Zosima Rillera and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 26, 2024

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87705(c)(5) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 2, 2024

87705 Care of Persons with Dementia (c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring the following: (5) Each resident with dementia shall have an annual medical assessment as specified in Section 87458, Medical Assessment, and a reappraisal done at least annually, both of which shall include a reassessment of the resident’s dementia care needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure that residents with dementia R4-R6 had an annual medical assessment, which poses a potential health risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 26, 2024

Plan of correction: Licensee agrees to arrange for an annual medical assessment for residents R4-R6 and submit updated copies of their Physician's Reports to CCL by POC date.

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR87506(b)(16) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 2, 2024

87506 Resident Records (b) Each resident’s record shall contain at least the following information: (16) Records of resident's cash resources as specified in Section 87217, Safeguards for Resident Cash, Personal Property, and Valuables. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure that residents R4 and R6 had a Safeguard for Property and Valuables form on file in their resident records, which poses a potential safety risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 26, 2024

Plan of correction: Licensee agrees to submit completed copies of the Safeguard of Property and Valuables form for residents R4 and R6 by POC date.

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87465(h)(6)(A)-(F) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 2, 2024

87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (6) The licensee shall be responsible for assuring that a record of centrally stored prescription medications for each resident is maintained for at least one year and includes: (A) The name of the resident for whom prescribed. (B) The name of the prescribing physician. (C) The drug name, strength and quantity. (D) The date filled. (E) The prescription number and the name of the issuing pharmacy. (F) Instructions, if any, regarding control and custody of the medication. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure that R2-R4 and R6 have medications missing from their centrally stored medication and destruction records, which poses a potential safety risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 26, 2024

Plan of correction: Licensee agrees to audit all resident centrally stored medication and destruction records and submit a statement of understanding of the regulation 87465(h)(6)(A)-(F) to CCL by POC date.

Jul 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit and met with Zosima Rillera, Administrator. During visit, LPA Marrufo toured the facility inside and out. LPA Marrufo toured the kitchen area and food storage areas in the garage. The facility had a perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. LPA observed locked storage areas for sharp objects and cleaning supplies. LPA observed the first aid kit and found it to be complete. LPA toured 4 out of 4 resident bedrooms and observed each bedroom to have available bedding and clothing storage areas and working lights. LPA Marrufo tested the smoke detector system and found it to be functional when tested. LPA toured the outside area and found the exits to be clear of obstructions. Due to time constraints, the annual inspection will need to be completed at a later time. No deficiencies were cited at this time as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. This report was reviewed with Administrator Zosima Rillera and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 12, 2024
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

Rillera, Zosima, 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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