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Selah Elderly Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·Cupertino, California

Licensed since 2024Licence #435202932
(408) 320-2476From the state roster · September 27, 2026Plan a visit
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,050 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,200
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitApril 28, 2026CDSS inspection record

Selah Elderly Care is a small care home in Cupertino — 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 2024. Dementia care is 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 Selah Elderly Care

Is Selah Elderly Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Selah Elderly Care licensed for?

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

Has Selah Elderly Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Selah Elderly Care still open?

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

What does Selah Elderly Care cost?

$5,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,150–$6,200. 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 19 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 80 other homes of a similar licensed size across Santa Clara County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,850 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,200 (n = 80 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 Selah Elderly Care 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 Selah Care Facility, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara is 2.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Selah Elderly Care 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.

Selah Elderly Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SELAH ELDERLY CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #435202932. 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 Selah Care Facility, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is April 28, 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
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident

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. 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDROOM 4 APPROVED FOR BEDRIDDEN. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 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

$5,050a month to start

Likely $4,150–$6,200

From 19 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,050a month

Likely $4,150–$6,350

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$5,050likely $4,150–$6,200

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 19 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,150–$6,350
$5,050
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,850–$9,450
$7,050
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
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 19 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

19 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,900–$7,500.

  • 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

  • 10735 N Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014Address 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 2024, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated April 28, 2026.

On file since
2024
State visits
4
Most recent visit
April 28, 2026

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2024.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020251102024220

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

The full record on the state’s site →
20261 state visit · 1 document
Apr 28, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simi Rai conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit. LPA Rai met with Administrator, Lilian Awuzie and stated the purpose of today's visit. LPA Rai observed 1 staff and 1 resident at the facility and 1 resident is outside of the facility. This facility is vendorized by San Andreas Regional Center and is a level 6 facility. During visit, LPA Rai toured the inside and outside of the facility. When touring the outside area of the facility, the exits were cleared of obstruction. LPA Rai toured the facility kitchen and observed food supply of at least 2 days of perishable food and at least 7 days of nonperishable food. Sharps and medications were locked in secured areas. LPA observed additional food supply areas and secured areas for cleaning supplies and laundry detergents. LPA Rai toured the facility to include 5 resident rooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry area and garage/office. 5 Out of 5 resident bedrooms had available bedding, drawers, and functioning lights. The facility bathrooms had available soap, paper towels, and trash cans with lids. The hot water temperature in the bathroom sinks ranged from 118.7 - 119.1 degrees F and kitchen sink temperature read at 120.7 degrees F. Fire extinguisher was observed and inspected on 01/05/2026. Facility smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in working condition. The last disaster drills were conducted on 01/04/2026 and 4/5/2026. LPA Rai observed a complete first aid kit at the facility. LPA Rai reviewed facility records for 1 staff and 1 residents. LPA Rai reviewed resident medications and central stored medication records. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This report was reviewed with Administrator, Lilian Awuzie and a copy of the report was provided. LIC 858 and LIC 859 were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 28, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Apr 29, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simi Rai conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit. LPA Rai met with Licensee, Lilian Awuzie and Paul Awuzie and stated the purpose of today's visit. LPA Rai observed 0 residents at the facility. The facility is in the process of being vendorized by San Andreas Regional Center and will be level 4i facility. During visit, LPA Rai toured the inside and outside of the facility. When touring the outside area of the facility, the exits were cleared of obstruction. LPA Rai toured the facility kitchen and observed food supply of at least 2 days of perishable food and at least 7 days of nonperishable food. Sharps and medications were locked in secured areas. LPA observed additional food supply areas and secured areas for cleaning supplies and laundry detergents. LPA Rai toured the facility to include 5 resident rooms, living room, dining room, kitchen and garage. 5 Out of 5 resident bedrooms had available bedding, drawers, and functioning lights. The facility bathroom had available soap, paper towels, and trash cans with lids. The hot water temperature in the bathroom and kitchen sink ranged from 117.3 - 119.8 degrees F. Fire extinguisher was observed and inspected on 03/28/2025. Facility smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in working condition. LPA Rai observed a complete first aid kit at the facility. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This report was reviewed with Licensee, Lilian Awuzie and Paul Awuzie and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 29, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Apr 25, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simi Rai arrived announced to conduct the facility's pre-licensing visit. LPA met with Appliant, Lilian Awuzie and Paul Awuzie. There are no clients present on site. This facility address is not currently licensed. During visit, LPA toured the inside and outside of the facility to include the anteroom, kitchen, dining, living room, garage, laundry room, 5 resident rooms and 3 bathrooms. All fire exit routes were free and clear of obstruction. Toxins observed secured. Facility has an approved fire clearance for 5 non ambulatory residents and 1 bedridden resident in Bedroom #4. Bathrooms supplied with hygiene products and paper supplies. LPA observed the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to be in working condition. Hot water temperature maintained between 117.1 - 117.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility temperature maintained at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. First aid kit supplied with tweezers, bandages, gauze, scissors, and thermometer. Medications will be stored in a locked cabinet. The facility will lock sharp supplies in a lock box in the kitchen. The following posters observed to include the emergency telephone numbers, personal rights, and facility sketch. Fire extinguisher was inspected on 02/26/2024. No issues noted during this pre-licensing inspection. COMP III was reviewed during visit. LPA observed the facility is ready to be licensed. However, this report will be submitted to the Central Application Bureau (CAB) and a final review of the application will be conducted. This facility is not yet licensed and is subject to final approval by CAB. Additional requirements may still be required. This report was reviewed with Applicant, Lilian Awuzie and Paul Awuzie. A copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 25, 2024
Apr 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: PAUL AWUZIE, LILIAN AWUZIE Interview Method: Telephone interview On April 03, 2024, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of the California Code Title 22 Regulations. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restricted/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 3, 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

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  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?
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