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Serenity Senior Haven

Small home·Licensed for 5·Vallejo, California

LicensedLicence #486804332
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,800 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,750–$7,100
  • Home sizeLicensed for 5Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitMay 12, 2026CDSS inspection record

Serenity Senior Haven is a small care home in Vallejo — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 5 residents.

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 Serenity Senior Haven

Is Serenity Senior Haven licensed?

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

How many residents is Serenity Senior Haven licensed for?

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

Has Serenity Senior Haven been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is Serenity Senior Haven still open?

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

What does Serenity Senior Haven cost?

$5,800 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,750–$7,100. 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 12 small homes and similar homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size across Solano County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,721 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,550 (n = 5 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 Serenity Senior Haven 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 Serenity Senior Haven, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital & Rehab Center - Vallejo is 0.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Serenity Senior Haven 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.

Serenity Senior Haven license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SERENITY SENIOR HAVEN LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
  • License #486804332. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 5 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Serenity Senior Haven, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
  • 3 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is May 12, 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 5 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • 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. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR FIVE(5) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS WHERE ONE (1) CAN BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #1. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR TWO (2) RESIDENTS.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

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

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

3 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?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,800a month to start

Likely $4,750–$7,100

From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,800a month

Likely $4,750–$7,250

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
  • Starting monthly rate$5,800likely $4,750–$7,100

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes and similar homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

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

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

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

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,750–$7,250
$5,800
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,500–$10,300
$7,800
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 12 small homes and similar homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

12 homes like this within 15 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,850–$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.
Show the 12 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 342 Del Mar Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94589Address 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 2025, the state has filed 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 12, 2026.

On file since
2025
State visits
3
Most recent visit
May 12, 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.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20262202025110

The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents
May 12, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Post Licensing

At approximately 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magdaleno arrived unannounced to conduct a post licensing inspection and met with Administrator Cindy Padilla. Facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with zero (0) residents in care. Facility has a Dementia Care Plan, a Hospice waiver for two (2) and is approved for all non-ambulatory residents where one (1) can be bedridden. LPA reviewed the Facility's Staff Roster and found that all staff on-site were background cleared and associated to the facility per regulation. At approximately 12:40 PM, LPA initiated a tour of the facility with Administrator and observed the following: Facility is a one (1) story home, was a comfortable temperature, and passageways were free from obstructions. Facility's fire extinguisher was observed charged and last serviced 4/26. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and operational during inspection. Water temperature measured 110.6 degrees F and 112.2 degrees F, which is within the allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F per Title 22 regulations. LPA observed a supply of clean linens, hygiene, incontinent care, and paper products available for residents. Residents' bedrooms were inspected and observed to have all the appropriate furnishings as outlined in Title 22 regulations. Cabinets containing cleaning supplies and other items that could pose a risk were locked. LPA observed at least a two (2) day supply of perishable and seven (7) day supply of non-perishable food, as well as an emergency water supply. Food was found to be stored in a safe manner. There is a shaded seating area in the backyard with outdoor space for activities. Facility has both indoor and outdoors activities planned as well as outings into the community. Continued LIC809C... Continued from LIC809... Facility will conduct quarterly disaster drills for each shift. LPA reviewed emergency disaster plan which was last updated 4/26. LPA observed a supply of PPE, emergency supplies, a first aid kit, and flashlights. Cindy Padilla Administrator Certificate 7010964740 expires 1/24/2028. All fees are current as of this time. Updated copies of the following documents shall be submitted to CCL within 30 days of this visit: Liability Insurance LIC500 - Personnel Report LIC308 - Designation of Responsibility LIC610E - Emergency Disaster Plan No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted with Administrator, whose signature on form confirms receipt.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 12, 2026
Jan 21, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

At approximately 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magdaleno arrived announced to conduct a Pre-Licensing Inspection and met with Applicant, Cindy Padilla. Facility received an approved fire clearance dated 12/30/2025 that allows for a total capacity of five (5) residents, where four (4) can be non-ambulatory and one (1) can be bedridden. Facility plans to be a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) At approximately 10:00 AM LPA conducted a walk-through of facility with Applicant and observed the following: Per facility sketch, facility is a one story residence with three(3) residents bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a family room, a laundry room, an office, and a garage. Facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstructions. Facility has an Infection Control plan on file. Facility will maintain food levels as per Title 22 regulations. Facility has sufficient items for cooking and serving. Facility will maintain water temperatures for all sinks within Title 22 Regulations of 105 degree F to 120 degrees F. There was a sufficient supply of cleaning products, linens, hygiene products, and paper products available for residents. Toxins will be locked in laundry room and inaccessible to residents. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors mats were present. All resident rooms were furnished with a bed, lamp, dresser, and chairs. Medication cabinet was observed with a lock and files will be kept in locked drawer in office. Facility has indoor/outdoor areas for visiting and activities. Facility's fire extinguisher was observed to be charged and last inspected 3/25. Facility's smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. LPA confirmed that contents of the facility's First Aid Kit was sufficient. Facility has internet accessible devices and internet available for residents in care. LPA and Applicant discussed many topics including reporting requirements, documentation requirements, grievance procedures, staffing, disaster drills, and yearly training requirements. No Deficiencies or Advisories given during visit. Pre-Licensing completed and Component III presentation conducted with Applicant. Facility is ready to be Licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). LPA will submit Pre-Licensing Application Report to the Application Unit Analyst in Sacramento. Application Unit Analyst will notify Applicant of Status. Exit interview conducted with Applicant, whose signature on form confirms receipt.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 21, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Dec 12, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Initial Capacity: 5 Census (if any clients in care): none COMP II Participants: Cindy Padilla, Applicant/Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams) On December 12, 2025, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the Applicant/Aministrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, Applicant/Administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. 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. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General Provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 12, 2025
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

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Before you call

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  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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