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Songbird in the CountryLicense #275202689 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareSongbird in the CountryLicense #275202689 · 15961 Toro Hills Avenue, Salinas, CA · (831) 998-8708Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$4,700/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,700–$6,150 · See costs

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Mid-size home · Licensed for 12 · Salinas

Songbird in the Country

15961 Toro Hills Avenue, Salinas, CA 93908 · Licensed since 2017

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Songbird in the Country

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,700 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,700–$6,150 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Licensed for 12: a mid-size care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 12 residents
  • Hospiceup to 4 residents

Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
LICENSED TO SERVE AGES 60 AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOSPICE WAIVER FOR FOUR (4) RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Songbird in the Country: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,700a month to start

Likely $3,700–$6,150

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

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,700likely a month
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$4,700likely $3,700–$6,150

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 24 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 (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,700–$6,300
$4,700
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,500–$9,400
$7,200
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
  • 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 October 1, 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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $7,000

$2,500$7,000

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

8 homes like this within 24 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,850–$6,350.

  • El Camino Real ManorMarina · 7.8 mi · Small home
    $2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Villa Mirage of CarmelCarmel Valley · 9.1 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Carmel VillaCarmel · 10 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Carmelo ParkMonterey · 11 mi · Mid-size home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Agape of CarmelCarmel · 12 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Flanders Court of CarmelCarmel · 12 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Clearview CarehomesHollister · 22 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Rachelle's Home IFreedom · 23 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 24 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.

  • 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.
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 move-in 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.

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An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

15961 Toro Hills Avenue, Salinas, CA 93908Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Salinas Valley Health Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list4.6 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #275202689 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 5 of 8 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents

Mar 25, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA met with Resident Care Coordinator Jaquita Pinkard, Continual Administrator's Certification expires 11/13/2027. There are currently 7 residents who reside at this home and there is 1 resident on hospice at this time. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, activity rooms, medication storage, kitchen, and outdoor areas. Bedrooms were clean and in good repair. There is a locked storage for medications. Food supply is adequate for 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable. Fire extinguisher is within the safety regulation period. Smoke alarms were tested and are operational. The home has a carbon monoxide detector and performs disaster drills as required. Water temperature was tested at 110 degrees. First Aid kit is on site and complete. Toxins and cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible. Staff 1 and staff 2 do not have required Health screening. Staff 3 does not have required annual dementia training. Staff 4 does not have required CPR/First aid training. The facility does not have Plan of Operation available to review. The following deficiencies observed or cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing. Exit interview conducted with Resident Care Coordinator, Jaquita Pinkard and copy of report left at facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 25, 2026

The state marks this report as 9 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Feb 5, 2026Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management visit on 02/05/2026 at 01:00 0 p.m.. LPA met with facility Care Coordinator, Jaquita Pinkard, and stated the purpose of the visit. LPA served Decision and Order excluding Staff 1 from being present inside the facility. LPA requested a current and updated Personnel Report (LIC500) and Guardian account be updated to remove S1 from the facility staff roster. A notice of completion shall be submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL). LPA informed Administrator that S1 is not allowed to be employed and/or on any facility premises. The Decision and Order of Exclusion From All Facilities came into effect as of 02/05/26 upon receipt of the letter. A copy of the letter was given to the facility during this visit. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no deficiencies were observed and cited. Exit interview held, A Copy of report given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 5, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Mar 21, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee Mathew Mazerick Continual Administrator's Certification expires 11/13/2025. There are currently 8 residents who reside at this home and there is 3 residents on hospice at this time. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, activity rooms, medication storage, kitchen, garage and outdoor areas. Bedrooms were clean and in good repair. There is a locked storage for medications. Food supply is adequate for 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable. Fire extinguisher is within the safety regulation period. Smoke alarms were tested and are operational. The home has a carbon monoxide detector and performs disaster drills as required. First Aid kit is on site and complete. Toxins and cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible. Water temperature was tested at 141 degrees. Staff 1, and staff 2 does not have current CPR/First aid training. Licensing was not notified of Resident 1's admission to hospice. The facility does not have a Plan of Operation available for review. Several facility staff did not have required Health screening form. The following deficiencies observed or cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing. Exit interview conducted with Licensee, Mathew Mazerick and copy of report left at facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 21, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Mar 6, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee Keri Mazerik, Continual Administrator's Certification expires 10/26/2024. There are currently 10 residents who reside at this home and there is 4 residents on hospice at this time. LPA Hurt reviewed 4 facility staff records, and 4 facility resident records. Staff 1 is missing required Health screening LIC 503, and TB test. LPA Hurt toured the facility including bedrooms, bathrooms, and outdoor areas. The facility is clean and in good repair. There following deficiencies observed or cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing. Exit interview conducted with Keri Mazerik, and copy of report left at facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 6, 2024

20231 state visit · 1 document

Nov 13, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee Matthew Mazerik, Continual Administrator's Certification expires 11/13/2023. There are currently 10 residents who reside at this home and there is 4 residents on hospice at this time. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, activity rooms, medication storage, kitchen, and outdoor areas. Bedrooms were clean and in good repair. There is a locked storage for medications. Food supply is adequate for 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable. Fire extinguisher is within the safety regulation period. Smoke alarms were tested and are operational. The home has a carbon monoxide detector and performs disaster drills as required. Water temperature was tested at 105 degrees. Toxins and cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible. First Aid kit is on site, missing scissors, and tweezers. LPA observed food items in the refrigerator with no date. LPA Hurt reviewed Centrally Stored Medication logs for Resident 1. Resident 1's medications are not logged correctly on the Centrally stored log. LPA Hurt will return at a later date to complete this annual inspection. No deficiencies observed or cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing. Exit interview conducted with Administrator, Matthew Mazerik and copy of report left at facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 13, 2023
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 3 documents

20231 state visit · 2 documents

Jan 31, 2023Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff yells at residents in care. Staff handles residents in a rough manner.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced facility visit to conduct a complaint investigation. LPA Hurt met with Licensee Mathew Mazirek and explained the purpose of today's visit. Regarding the allegations Staff yells at residents in care. Based on LPA observation, records reviewed, and interviews the staff does not yell at residents in care. LPA Hurt interviewed 2 facility staff during this investigation, 1 staff stated they have witnessed Staff 1 yelling at Resident 1 on several occasions, and reporting party stated they also heard facility staff yelling at a resident who wasn’t eating their food. LPA Hurt observed during visits to the facility on 11/16/2022, and 01/19/2023 facility staff, and Resident 1’s responsible party attempting to communicate with them by speaking very loudly (yelling) and close to their face. Resident 1’s Physician Report documents them having Auditory Impairment. Resident 1's Needs and Services Plan documents them as being extremely hard of hearing/def and does not use hearing aids. The facility has a total of 4 residents that are considered extremely hard of hearing. Continued on 9099C... Unsubstantiated ...Continued from 9099 LPA Hurt interviewed Resident 1’s Responsible party who stated Resident 1 is extremely hard of hearing and it is very difficult to communicate with them without getting very close to them and talking really loud directly into their ear. Therefore, this allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that an allegation is unsubstantiated means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. Regarding the allegations Staff handles residents in a rough manner. Based on interviews, records reviewed, and observation the staff is not handling residents in a rough manner. Reporting party stated they witnessed facility staff handling Resident 2 and Resident 3 in a rough manner. LPA Hurt observed facility resident 2, and Resident 3 neither had any marks that could be considered concerning bruising or marks on their bodies. LPA Hurt interviewed 3 facility staff, and 2 hospice staff. Hospice staff interviewed stated they have not seen any concerning bruising on Resident 2 who she provided care for on 01/19/2023. LPA Hurt reviewed Physician Reports and Needs and Services Plans for Resident 2, and Resident 3 both document resident's have diagnosed dementia and are unable to be interviewed. Therefore, this allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that an allegation is unsubstantiated means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. No Deficiencies Cited Per Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview conducted with Licensee Mathew Mazirek, and a copy of this report left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 31, 2023 · control 24-AS-20221115092842
Jan 31, 2023Facility evaluation reportCase Management - DeficienciesDeficiency page: Type B

Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced facility visit to conduct a Case Management (Deficincies) visit.. LPA Hurt met with Licensee Mathew Mazirek and explained the purpose of today's visit. LPA Hurt reviewed Special Incident Report documenting at 4:30 a.m. on 01/03/2023 a facility caregiver heard Resident 1's bed alarm go off and upon checking on her found her on the floor near her bed and night stand. The care giver saw Resident 1 had hit her head. The facility staff called the ambulance and Resident 1 was transferred to Natividad Hospital. This incident was not reported to Community Care Licensing. The following Deficiencies are being cited Per Title 22 Regulations. A copy of this report along with Appeals rights Provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 31, 2023

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87211(a) · Plan of correction due date: Feb 15, 2023

87211 Reporting Requirements (a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department may require, including, but not limited to, the following:(1) A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence of any of the events specified in (A) through (D) below. This report shall include the resident's name, age, sex and date of admission; date and nature of event; attending physician's name, findings, and treatment, if any; and disposition of the case. The following requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Licensee did not report Resident 1's fall to Licensing which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 31, 2023

Plan of correction: Licensee will conduct staff training on reporting requirements and submit to LPA by 02/15/2023 POC date.

20221 state visit · 1 document

May 9, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 05/09/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection - Infection Control. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and requested to meet with administrator. LPA met with Haixa Garcia and Suchilla “Suchie” Navarro, Caregivers. Administrator Matt Mazerik and Care coordinator Sheila Gonzalez was called and arrived shortly and conduct tour with LPA. All ten residents were present during the inspection. Upon entry facility staff was observed with facial covering. Visitor log-in/temperature check was observed upon entry. Hand sanitizer was readily available to residents and visitors. Facility has one entrance/exit point. Facility appeared cleaned with no obstruction or fire clearance issues. Social distancing is maintained in the common and dining areas. LPA observed social distancing and cough etiquette postings. LPA observed fire extinguisher served date: 02/10/22. Cleaning supplies were stored and locked under kitchen sink and back storage room. LPA checked residents’ locked medications. Food supply was checked and appeared to be an adequate supply. LPA observed 30 days of PPE supplies. All resident’s room toured and observed to be adequately furnished and lit. LPA observed 4 shared residents’ bed to be at least 6 feet apart and 2 single occupant room. All bathrooms are observed with securely fastened grab bars and non-skid mat. LPA observed all bathroom trash bin with no lid. Hand washing posting observed by bathroom sinks. The exterior tour was conducted. Outside free of obstruction. Side gate was self-closing and self-latching. Staff records were reviewed for good health and infection control training. All ten resident records reviewed to have updated emergency contact information. No deficiencies issued during this inspection. Exit Interview conducted. The following documents are requested and submitted to Fresno CCL by: 05/16/22. The following updated forms were requested: Lic 308, Lic 309, Lic 500, Lic 610E, Lic 808, Lic 9020, and current liability insurance. LPA received copy of current Administrator certificate. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 9, 2022

The state marks this report as 2 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

10 of 12 beds were occupied at the January 31, 2023 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.

License holder

Songbird Care Homes Salinas LLC, licensed since 2017.

Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

  • Carmelo Park · Monterey
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2017, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
8
Total complaints
1
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2017, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size
This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints11

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe 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 stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Songbird in the Country

Is Songbird in the Country licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Songbird in the Country licensed for?

12 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Songbird in the Country been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.

Is Songbird in the Country still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.

What does Songbird in the Country cost?

$4,700 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,700–$6,150. 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 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 24 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 6 other homes of a similar licensed size across Monterey County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,500 (n = 6 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.

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Does Songbird in the Country take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 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 Songbird Care Homes Salinas LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Songbird Care Homes Salinas LLC — at least 2 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center is 4.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Songbird in the Country keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Songbird in the Country license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SONGBIRD IN THE COUNTRY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #275202689. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 12 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Songbird Care Homes Salinas LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 8 state inspection visits since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is March 25, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 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

Nearby

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Licensed homes near this one in Monterey County, most information on file first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.

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    Salinas · 3.8 mi

    Madonna Gardens

    Large community · licensed for 88

    Starting rate

    $3,595 a month to start

    Listed by the home on its own website · October 27, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Salinas · 3.8 mi

    Ivy Park at Salinas

    Large community · licensed for 185

    Starting rate

    $4,895 a month to start

    Listed by the home on its own website · October 27, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Salinas · 4.5 mi

    Loving Heart Manor

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,850 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,000

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    Salinas · 4.8 mi

    Faithful Care Home II

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,050 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,000

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
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    Salinas · 6.1 mi

    Swaner Guest Home II

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,550 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,650
    • Assisted living: Licensed by California as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly — the assisted-living license category.
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    Salinas · 6.4 mi

    Serenity Care Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,500 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,650–$5,550

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record

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