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Sunflower Care Home
Mid-size home·Licensed for 7·Sunnyvale, California
- Care approvals on fileDementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Starting rate$7,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- Home sizeLicensed for 7Mid-size care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitNovember 10, 2025CDSS inspection record
Sunflower Care Home is a mid-size care home in Sunnyvale — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 7 residents since 2002. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory 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 Sunflower Care Home
Is Sunflower Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Sunflower Care Home licensed for?
7 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Sunflower Care Home 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 Sunflower Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Sunflower Care Home cost?
$7,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Sunnyvale that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,250 (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.
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 Sunflower Care Home 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 Regala, Victoria, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
El Camino Health 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 Sunflower Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Sunflower Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “SUNFLOWER CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #435201198. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 7 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Regala, Victoria, 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 November 10, 2025, 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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 7 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
LICENSED TO SERVE AGE 60 & ABOVE. FIRE CLEARANCE FOR 7 BEDRIDDEN HAS BEEN GRANTED. THE LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — 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
This home’s starting rate
$7,500a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$7,500a month
Likely $7,500–$8,100
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 · where the price comes from
Starting monthly rate$7,500this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.
Shared room insteadAsknot on file
This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.
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 $7,500–$8,100
- $7,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $7,500–$11,600
- $9,500
Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.
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 worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.
8 homes like this within 3 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.
Show the 8 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Wisteria HomeSunnyvale · 0.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunny Orchard PlaceSunnyvale · 0.4 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Parkview Rch #2Sunnyvale · 1.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Madera Villa Residential CareSunnyvale · 1.5 mi · Mid-size home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Casa Pastel Care HomeMountain View · 2.0 mi · Small home$3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- El Sereno HomeLos Altos · 2.0 mi · Small home$5,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Casa Alice Care HomeMountain View · 2.3 mi · Small home$3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Hidden Lane VillaLos Altos · 2.9 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 631 Torrington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087Address 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 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2002. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated November 10, 2025.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- November 10, 2025
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 1
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 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 — 3 of 5 documents
Nov 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 11/10/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to conduct the Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Rosalind Ngiraibab, Caregiver and explained the purpose of the visit. Victoria Regala, Administrator/Licensee, arrived later during the visit. LPA toured the physical plant. This is a 1-story building with 6 bedrooms(5 for residents and 1 for staff), 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, living room, dining room, and front and backyards. All bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. The facility's fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be operating correctly. The facility's fire extinguisher was last checked on March 19, 2025 and was observed to be fully charged. The facility's water temperature was measured within the required 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility had the required 7 days of non perishables and 2 days of perishables on site. No food was expired. The facility's first aid kit had all the required items. All sharp objects, soap, detergents, and poisons were observed to be locked and in-accessible to persons in care. LPA reviewed 5 resident files and 6 staff files. All were observed to be complete. A review of Centrally Stored Medications indicated that medications for residents were properly labeled with instructions on dosage and times of day and matched the Centrally Stored Medication Records(CSMR) kept at the facility. LPA received copies of the following documents during the visit. Certificate of Liability Insurance and Administrator Certificate. LPA requested the following documents be sent by 11/17/2025: Current LIC 500, Control of Property No Deficiencies cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with facility representative and a copy provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 10, 2025
Oct 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: POC
On October 14, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kiran Jain conducted an unannounced Plan of Correction (POC) visit to verify and confirm that the facility is in compliance with the citations issued during the annual inspection on October 3, 2024. LPA met with Victoria Regala and explained the purpose of the visit. On 10/03/2024, the facility was cited for two deficiencies under the California Code of Regulation (CCR), 87355(e)(1) Criminal Record Clearance, and 87305(a) Alterations to Existing Building or New Facilities. During the visit on 10/14/2024, LPA observed that the private caregiver (PC1) is no longer assisting the resident (R1) at the facility. The Power of Attorney (POA) of R1 has chosen not to hire PC1 for the R1’s care. If the POA decides to hire a private caregiver in the future, the licensee will ensure the caregiver undergoes fingerprinting clearance and is associated with the facility. The deficiency for CCR 87355(e)(1) is corrected and the citation is cleared. LPA inspected the garage and observed that the two staff units in the garage have been demolished and cleared out. On 10/04/2024, the Administrator submitted photos via email to LPA, showing the staff units in the garage had been cleared and were no longer occupied. On 10/10/2024, the Administrator emailed LPA informing that the facility had decided to demolish the units in the garage. The deficiency for CCR 87305(a) Alterations to Existing Building or New Facilities is corrected and the citation is cleared. No deficiencies were cited during the visit. The report is reviewed with Victoria Regala, and a copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 14, 2024
Oct 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On October 2, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kiran Jain arrived at the facility at 12:30 PM to conduct the Annual 1-year required inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Victoria Regala, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the physical plant in the presence of the Administrator. The facility was observed to be clean, in good repair, and maintained at a comfortable temperature with adequate lighting. During the tour, two staff and six residents were present. The residents were observed eating lunch on the outside deck, sitting in the living room, and watching TV. The facility sketch includes 5 resident bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 staff room, a living room, a kitchen with dining, a laundry area, a garage, and 7 exit doors for access to the exterior area of the facility. No tripping hazards were observed. At 12:45 PM, LPA observed a private caregiver (PC1) present at the facility. PC1 is hired by the resident (R1)'s responsible party. PC1 didn't have fingerprint clearance and was not associated with the facility, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. At 12:56 PM, LPA inspected all residents’ bedrooms (4 private and 1 shared) and observed them to be clean with sufficient furniture and operational light fixtures. The auditory alarms were operational on all exit doors. The bathrooms were observed to be clean and contained non-skid mats, grab bars, trash cans, liquid soap, and paper towels. The bath area had a shower curtain and a shower chair. The bathroom faucet hot water temperature was measured at 118.2°F. At 1:12 PM, LPA inspected the kitchen and observed it to be clean. Toxins, cleaning supplies, and sharp objects were stored/locked properly and inaccessible to residents. The facility had an adequate stock of food items, including 7 days of non-perishables and 2 days of perishables. No expired food items were observed. At 1:23 PM, LPA inspected the garage and observed two staff units constructed in the garage. The facility sketch doesn't show these two units and the Administrator doesn't have permits/clearance for the construction, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. At 1:36 PM, LPA inspected the laundry area and observed it to be clean, equipped with a washer and dryer. At 1:43 PM, LPA inspected the exterior grounds of the facility. The Redwood deck and concrete walkways were observed in good condition and no obstructions and tripping hazards were observed. The latching gates in the backyard were operational. In ground fish pond, protected by metal screen was observed next to the front entrance door. At 1:54 PM, LPA inspected the fire extinguishers, which were observed to be fully charged and last serviced on April, 2024. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed to be operational. At 2:12 PM, LPA reviewed five resident and five staff records. All were observed to be complete. At 2:23 PM, LPA audited the Medication administration records and observed them to be accurate. Resident medications were securely stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. No expired medications were observed. At 2:28 PM, LPA inspected the First Aid kit and observed it to contain required supplies. Emergency drills are conducted quarterly. The following updated forms are requested to be submitted to CCLD by 10/10/2024: · LIC 500: Personnel Report · LIC 308: Designation of Facility Responsibility · Administrator Certificate · Liability Insurance The deficiencies are cited under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with Victoria Regala, Administrator, and a copy of this report along with appeal rights was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 3, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Santa Clara County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Wisteria Home
Sunnyvale · Small home · 0.1 mi away
$4,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Sunny Orchard Place
Sunnyvale · Small home · 0.4 mi away
$7,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Sunny Oaks Memory Care
Sunnyvale · Mid-size home · 0.4 mi away
$5,950 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Atria Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale · Large community · 0.5 mi away
$3,995 a month to start · Listed by the home
Brompton Residential Care
Sunnyvale · Small home · 0.5 mi away
$5,300 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Willie Care Home II
Sunnyvale · Small home · 0.7 mi away
$4,800 a month to start · Covelight estimate