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St. Joseph Care Home-B
Small home·Licensed for 6·Vallejo, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,600 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,800–$5,700
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 27, 2026CDSS inspection record
St. Joseph Care Home-B 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 6 residents since 2002.
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 St. Joseph Care Home-B
Is St. Joseph Care Home-B licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is St. Joseph Care Home-B licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has St. Joseph Care Home-B been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2002, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is St. Joseph Care Home-B still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does St. Joseph Care Home-B cost?
$4,600 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,800–$5,700. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 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 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 St. Joseph Care Home-B 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 Rabago, Helen, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital & Rehab Center - Vallejo is 1.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can St. Joseph Care Home-B 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.
St. Joseph Care Home-B license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ST. JOSEPH CARE HOME-B”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #486801137. 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 Rabago, Helen, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2002, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2002, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2002, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2002, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 27, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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 careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 2 residents
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. SIX NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH TWO MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOMS #2 AND #3. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
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?”
Care & day-to-day support
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Medication management
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,600a month to start
Likely $3,800–$5,700
From 10 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,600a month
Likely $3,800–$5,900
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Starting monthly rate$4,600likely $3,800–$5,700
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 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 $3,800–$5,900
- $4,600
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,400–$9,000
- $6,600
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.
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 10 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.
10 homes like this within 14 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$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 10 nearby homes behind this estimate
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- Nazareth Rose Garden of NapaNapa · 10 mi · Mid-size home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Tara Hills Care HomePinole · 10 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Viewmont VillaNapa · 12 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Stayman Estates - West PuebloNapa · 12 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Nazareth Classic Care of NapaNapa · 13 mi · Mid-size home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Stayman Estates - AlstonNapa · 13 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Country InnNapa · 13 mi · Mid-size home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Vintage HouseNapa · 13 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1405 Donner Pass Drive, Vallejo, CA 94590Address 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 6 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2002. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 27, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- August 27, 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 2002.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents
Aug 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
08/27/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loera conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. inspection visit for this facility. There are currently three residents in care with one resident on hospice. Facility has an approved fire clearance for 6 non-ambulatory. Facility has a hospice waiver granted for 2. LPA was greeted by Administrator, Helen Rabago. LPA and Administrator toured the building and grounds. The facility was found to be at a comfortable temperature. LPA observed a 2 day supply of perishable and 7 day supply of non-perishable food. Refrigerated food was found to be stored in a safe manner. Outside exits were free from obstruction. All rooms were furnished and in good repair. Extra hygiene products and linens were available. Water temperature in sinks accessible to residents in care were measured within the range of 105 to 120 degrees F. Fire extinguishers were last inspected 03/2026. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors located throughout the facility are hardwired and were tested and operational. Sharps are located in the kitchen and were found to be secured. Chemicals were found to be secured. Medications were found to be centrally stored, however LPA observed pre poured medications in a plastic container (Deficiency Cited). LPA conducted spot medication count and found all prescription medication to be properly recorded on the Centrally Stored Medication Record. LPA conducted a review of three resident records. All records had the required documentation along with hospice care plan. LPA conducted review of two staff records/training. Upon a review of staff records, LPA found all staff to have required training as well as current 1st Aid & CPR certification on file. continued on LIC809C Facility conducts quarterly fire drills with the last one being conducted on 6/16/2026. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Updated copies of the following documents were requested and are to be submitted to CCL by 09/28/2026: LIC500- Personnel Report LIC308- Designation of Responsibility LIC610D- Emergency Disaster Plan (review, update if needed) Updated Certification of Liability Insurance Exit interview conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 27, 2026
Aug 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
08/07/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loera conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. inspection visit for this facility. Facility has an emergency disaster plan as required. Facility has an infection control plan as required. There are currently 5 residents in care. Facility approved/cleared for 6 non-ambulatory. Facility has a hospice waiver for 2. LPA was greeted by staff member. Administrator, Helen Rabago arrived shortly after. LPA and administrator toured the building and grounds. The facility was found to be at a comfortable temperature. LPA observed a 2 day supply of perishable and 7 day supply of non-perishable food. Refrigerated food was found to be stored in a safe manner. LPA observed residents interacting along with a workout video. Administrator stated they have other activities available for residents such as board games, coloring, and drawing. All rooms were furnished per regulation. All rooms were in good repair. Extra hygiene products and linens were available. Water temperature in sinks accessible to residents in care were measured at 111.9 and 107.6 degrees F which is within the range of 105 to 120 degrees F. Fire extinguishers were last inspected 01/2025. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors located throughout the facility were tested and operational. Sharps are located in the kitchen and were found to be secured. Chemicals were found to be secured. Medications were found to be centrally stored. LPA conducted spot medication count and found all prescription medication to be properly recorded on the Centrally Stored Medication Record. Facilities last fire/emergency drill was conducted 05/19/2025. continued on LIC809C LPA conducted a review of 5 resident records. All records had the required documentation. However, LPA observed residents R1 and R2 to not have a needs and service plan on file. Administrator ensured LPA they will have R1s and R2s needs and service plan completed and on file. LPA observed R2 to not have an updated physicians report on file. Per conversation with administrator, they have been having trouble getting R2s physician report to be completed and filled out by R2s physician. Administrator will reach out to physician to get form completed. LPA observed a hoyer lift that is used for R4. Administrator to ensure facility gets a doctors order and proof of all staff training for hoyer lift to be used for R4, along updating R4s care plan indicating the use of the hoyer lift. LPA conducted review of 3 staff records/training. Upon a review of staff records, LPA found all staff to have required annual and initial training as well as current 1st Aid & CPR certification on file. No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL 09/07/2025: LIC500- Personnel Report LIC308- Designation of responsibility Updated Liability Insurance Exit interview conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Cuadra conducted an unannounced Annual Required 1 Year inspection and met with Administrator Helen Rabago. There are residents receiving hospice services and diagnosis of dementia. Annual fees are current. Required postings were observed. LPA/Administrator toured the facility inside and outside at approximate 10:00am and observed the following: Facility is clean, in good repair and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Fire extinguisher charged and serviced February 2024. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were found to be all operational during the visit. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars and non-slip floors/mats. All three bedrooms used by residents did not have chairs as indicated per regulation. Administrator placed chairs on resident's rooms as stated per regulation (technical violation issued). Hot water temperature measured between 114.12 and 113.0 degrees F, in resident's bathrooms, which is within regulation of 105 to 120 degrees F. Last disaster drill was conducted on June 14, 2024. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable foods and two days of perishable foods and it was stored and handled per regulation. However, during today's visit LPA did not observe any snacks been provided to residents in care. Per Administrator, sometimes they don't provide residents with morning snacks just afternoon. LPA discussed with Administrator that between meal nourishment or snacks shall be made available for all residents unless limited by dietary restrictions prescribed by a physician. Also, LPA did not observed any activities been encouraged to residents. Per Administrator, sometimes they go outside to exercise. There was an ample supply of hygiene products and paper products available for residents. Medication centrally stored and locked. Auditory alarms were present and operational. Continues on LIC809C... Continued from LIC809... During tour of the facility LPA/Administrator at approximate 10:30am observed a container of sharps including needles was sitting on top of the fireplace accessible to residents in care. Administrator removed the container immediately and placed it in the garage. At approximate 10:45am LPA initiated file review. Five resident's and three staff files were reviewed. Two out of five residents who has a diagnosis of dementia do not have a current medical assessment. Four out of five resident's (R1, R2, R3 & R4) care plans needs were updated, but not signed by their responsible party. LPA/Administrator discussed the importance of having resident's responsible party to acknowledge any changes of care plans. Resident (R5) sharing room with a person who is terminally ill does not have a current agreement to grant access to the shared living space to others on file (technical violation issued). Staff have required CPR/1st aid certificates and additional training hours. Administrator Certificate of Helen Rabago #6021326740 expires 10/28/2024. Medication and medication records were reviewed. Contact information was reviewed. Administrator agreed to submit copies of the following by not later than 9/20/24: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 500 Personnel Summary, LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (if there are any changes), Copy of Liability Insurance Certificate and control of property. Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Appeal rights given. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 12, 2024
The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 5. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Sep 28, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Carol Fowler is conducting an Required-1 Year inspection, on 9/28/2023 at approximately 02:00pm, and met with Helen Rabago, Administrator. LPA observed two on duty during the inspection. Currently four (4) client in care. Facility has an approved fire clearance four (4) ambulatory and (2) two bedridden clients. The facility has required emergency disaster plan. Facility scheduled evacuation fire drill was conducted on 07/12/2023, including staff & client. Client,1 out of 1, special diets regarding food are followed per staff interviews, and per LPA's observations during the inspection. The LPA reviewed four (4) staff files. Administrator certificate for Helen Rabago is current-#6021326740, expires 10/28/2024. All staff have required criminal record clearance. All staff have required training. The LPA reviewed four (4) client files. Client files were complete. The LPA toured the facility with the Administrator. All exits were unobstructed. The facility fire extinguisher was serviced and tagged as required expires 04/08/2023. Facility had six (6) smoke alarms, and all were working properly when checked during the inspection. Facility had one (1) carbon monoxide detector that were working properly when checked during the inspection. Facility had a first aid kit stored in the hallway storage, it did have a required first aid booklet. The facility had a sufficient supply of perishable and nonperishable food. Continue on LIC809C The facility had food, water, and emergency supplies to meet the 72 hour shelter in place requirement. The facility had a sufficient supply of personal protective equipment(PPE) for use as needed. The facility had a sufficient supply of hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, and paper products for use as needed. The LPA observed the facility to be clean and orderly during the visit. The LPA observed that resident rooms, common areas, hallways, and bathrooms had sufficient lighting for clients in care. Clients rooms had required accommodations per regulations. Facility had all medications locked up and inaccessible to clients in care as required. During the tour LPA observed the following deficiencies: unlocked toxins (cleaning supplies) no staff member who has cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and first aid training on duty LPA is requesting the following forms be updated and submitted to CCL by 10/11/23: · LIC 500 -Personnel Report · LIC 610 - Disaster Plan · LIC 308 - Designation of Responsibility · LIC 308 - Copy of Administrator Certificate · Infection Control Plan If updated Control of property Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Appeal rights given. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and copy of report and appeal rights given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 28, 2023
The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
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Faith, culture & language
Languages spoken by caregiversFilipino · English
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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