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Sungarden Villa II

Small home·Licensed for 6·Citrus Heights, California

Licensed since 2020Licence #342700897
(916) 560-3162From the state roster · September 27, 2026Plan a visit
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,250 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,250
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitSeptember 16, 2026CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderAssisted Care Experts Inc.Since 2020 · 3 licensed homes

Sungarden Villa II is a small care home in Citrus Heights — 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 2020. Dementia care is not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

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

Quick answers about Sungarden Villa II

Is Sungarden Villa II licensed?

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

How many residents is Sungarden Villa II licensed for?

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

Has Sungarden Villa II been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.

Is Sungarden Villa II still open?

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

What does Sungarden Villa II cost?

$4,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,450–$5,250. 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 16 small homes and similar homes within 3 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 in Citrus Heights that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $5,625 a month, and the middle figure is $4,800 (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 Sungarden Villa II 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 Assisted Care Experts Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Assisted Care Experts Inc. — at least 6 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville is 3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Sungarden Villa II keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Sungarden Villa II license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SUNGARDEN VILLA II”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #342700897. 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 Assisted Care Experts Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 8 state inspection visits since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is September 16, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 3 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident

State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. 6 NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. ROOMS #1-5 APPROVED FOR NON-AMBULATORY AND ROOM #6 APPROVED FOR BEDRIDDEN ON 1ST FLOOR ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 3.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

4 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,250a month to start

Likely $3,450–$5,250

From 16 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,250a month

Likely $3,450–$5,450

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$4,250likely $3,450–$5,250

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 16 small homes and similar homes within 3 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 $3,450–$5,450
$4,250
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,050–$8,600
$6,250
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 16 small homes and similar homes within 3 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.

16 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$5,650.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
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Where it is

  • 8381 Bunchberry Ct, Citrus Heights, CA 95610Address 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 8 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 2020. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated September 16, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
8
Most recent visit
September 16, 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 2020.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202622020251102024110202322020221102021110

The last 36 months — 5 of 8 documents

The full record on the state’s site →
20262 state visits · 2 documents
Sep 16, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection and met with Bernard Castro and Aizza Gonzales, Assistant Administrator/caregiver. Administrator Designee, Russelle Robinson, who is also a certified Administrator, arrived shortly. Also present was staff, Nonadel Soriano. The facility is licensed for (6) non-ambulatory residents, (1) of whom may bedridden, and has a hospice waiver for (3). There are currently (6) residents and (0) residents under hospice care. LPA observed (3) residents in the common area and (2) in their rooms. (1) resident was on a family outing. LPA and the Administrator Designee toured the interior/exterior of the facility including the common areas, (6) resident bedrooms with half bath, (2) full bathrooms, kitchen, staff room and locked laundry area. LPA observed the facility to be clean, in good repair and odor-free, and the bathrooms have the necessary grab bars, slip-resistant flooring, paper towels and hand-washing posters. LPA observed sufficient 2+day perishable, including fresh produce, and 7+day non-perishable supply of food. Sharps and toxins are locked in the kitchen and medications are secured nearby. The inside temperature to be 78*F. Fire extinguisher was last serviced 3/4/2026. The hot water temperature measured 113*F in the kitchen. There is a locked laundry room with toxins and there are sufficient linens/towels/blankets/PPE supplies. There is an outdoor patio set with shade and a gated/locked pool. There are (2) unlocked gates outside. All exit doors have alerts. The smoke/monoxide alarms are working. There is a complete First Aid kit. LPA reviewed (2) resident and (2) staff files. Files are organized and contain current documentation. Meds were reviewed for (2) residents- orders match medications. The facility conducts an internal audit every 6 months to ensure everything is up to date. Staff completes (40) hours of training every year through an approved vendor. First Aid/CPR are current also. Updated staff roster for Department system. Fees are due by 10/30/2026. There are no deficiencies issued in this report. Exit interview. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 16, 2026
Sep 2, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Incident

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived unannounced to conduct a case management inspection to follow up on an incident report and non-hospice death report submitted on 9/1/26 and 9/2/26. LPA met initially with Maxine Wallace and Ben Bernard Castro. LPA met with Russelle Robinson, Administrator Designee and stated the reason for today's inspection. The incident report states resident (R1) complained of leg pain on August 31, 2026 (4:35 pm) and stated they wanted to go to the emergency room. While staff was on the phone with the family , due to (R1) frequently requesting to go to the hospital, (R1) become unresponsive. Staff immediately called 9-1-1 and began chest compressions, as instructed, even though (R1) was a DNR. When emergency staff arrived, (R1) still had a pulse and was taken to the emergency room, but passed en route. A death certificate was submitted on 9//2/2026 and due to (R1) not being under hospice care, the facility will submit a county death certificate when available. (R1) woke up as normal, ate normally and nothing was unusual, prior to (R1) becoming unresponsive. (R1) had a diagnosis of Afib, Dementia, Diabetes, Hypertension and a prior stroke. Additionally, (R1) had stopped taking a blood thinner (Pradaxa), with their doctor's approval, prior to being admitted in January 2026. LPA reviewed (R1's) file and observed discharge paperwork from multiple visits to the Emergency Room from February 2026 to July 2026. Additionally, (R1) took several psychotropic medications and always wanted to go to the emergency room. LPA observed (5) residents and observed the facility to be clean, in good repair and odor free. There are no deficiencies issued in this report. Exit interview with Administrator. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 2, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Sep 30, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection LPA met with Carmen Szillvasy, caregiver, and Aizza Gonzales, Assistant Administrator/caregiver. Administrator Designee, Russelle Robinson, who is also a certified Administrator, arrived shortly. Also present was staff, Cristina Zamfir. The facility is licensed for (6) non-ambulatory residents, (1) of whom may bedridden, and has a hospice waiver for (3). There are currently (6) residents and (1) resident under hospice care. LPA observed (6) resident to be in the common area, eating lunch and doing activities during the inspection. A hospice assistant arrived to give a bath to one resident. LPA and the Administrator Designee toured the interior/exterior of the facility including the common areas, (6) resident bedrooms with half bath, (2) full bathrooms, kitchen, staff room and locked laundry area. LPA observed the facility to be clean, in good repair and odor-free, and the bathrooms have the necessary grab bars, slip-resistant flooring, paper towels and hand-washing posters. LPA observed sufficient 2+day perishable, including fresh produce, and 7+day non-perishable supply of food. Sharps and toxins are locked in the kitchen and medications are secured nearby. The inside temperature to be 77*F. Fire extinguisher was last serviced 6/3/25, and the facility conducts quarterly fire drills- will vary the type of drill and time of day. LPA observed (2) unlocked gates from the inside back patio, and the pool is gated/locked. Administrator certificate #7022575740- (exp 6/14/26). Administrator Designee's certificate is current. LPA reviewed (2) resident files and (3) staff files- Files were organized and contained current paperwork. LPA reviewed ordered medications for (1) resident- no discrepancies found. All staff is cleared and associated and has current First Aid/CPR, and has completed the required training in last 12 months, through an approved on-line provider. Dementia care paperwork is current. There are no deficiencies issued. Exit interview with Administrator. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 30, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Oct 9, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection LPA met with Jason Geron, caregiver, and Nonadel Soriano, caregiver. Administrator Designee, Russelle Robinson, who is also a certified Administrator, arrived at 2:30 pm. LPA explained purpose of inspection. The facility is licensed for (6) non-ambulatory residents, (1) of whom may bedridden, and has a hospice waiver for (3). There are currently (6) residents and (1) resident under hospice care. LPA observed (1) resident to be in the common area and (5) in their rooms at the start of the inspection. (2) nurses from an outside company were attending to residents also. LPA toured the Administrator Designee toured the interior and exterior of the facility including the common areas, (6) resident bedrooms with half bath, (2) full bathrooms, kitchen, staff room and locked laundry area. LPA observed the facility to be clean, in good repair and odor-free. LPA observed the bathrooms to have the necessary grab bars, non-skid flooring, paper towels and hand-washing posters posted. LPA observed sufficient 2+day perishable and 7+day non-perishable supply of food, and locked sharps and toxins in the kitchen and medications to be secured nearby. The inside temperature to be 77*F. Fire extinguisher was last serviced 6/19/24, and the facility conducts quarterly fire drills- last drill conducted 8/15/24. LPA observed (2) unlocked gates from the inside back patio and a third locked gate for the gated pool. Administrator certificate #605337740- exp 6/14/24- pending renewal. RCFE Adm Designee certificate # 6056696740-exp 12/10/2024. LPA reviewed (3) resident files and found them to be organized and contain current paperwork. LPA reviewed ordered medications for (1) residents to those being administered and found no discrepancies. (2) staff files were reviewed- staff is fingerprint cleared, associated and has current First Aid/CPR, and has completed the required training in last 12 months, through an approved on-line provider. There are no deficiencies issued, but there is a Technical Advisory note being issued. Exit interview with Administrator. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 9, 2024
20231 state visit · 1 document
Oct 3, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection LPA met with Jason Geron, caregiver and with Administrator Designee, Russelle Robinson, and explained purpose of inspection. Also present was caregiver, Bernard Castro. There are currently (6) residents and (2) residents under hospice care. The facility is licensed for (6) non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for (3). LPA and toured the Administrator Designee toured the interior and exterior of the facility including the common areas, (6) resident bedrooms with half bath, (2) full bathrooms, kitchen, staff room and locked laundry area. LPA observed the facility to be clean, in good repair and odor-free. LPA observed the bathrooms to have the necessary grab bars, non-skid flooring, paper towels and hand-washing posters posted. LPA observed sufficient 2+day perishable and 7+day non-perishable supply of food, and locked sharps and toxins in the kitchen and medications to be secured nearby. LPA observed the inside temperature to be 76*F. Fire extinguisher was last serviced 6/5/23 and facility conducts quarterly fire drills- last drill conducted 8/7/23. LPA reviewed the Infection control plan (completed Aug 2022). LPA observed (2) unlocked gate from the inside back patio and a third locked gate for the gated pool. LPA observed copy of RCFE Co-Administrator certificate # 6056696740-exp 12/10/2024 and Administrator certificate #605337740- exp 6/14/24. LPA reviewed (3) resident files and found them to be organized and contain current paperwork. LPA and Co-Administrator reviewed ordered medications for (2) residents to those being administered and found no discrepancies. LPA reviewed (3) staff files- all staff is fingerprint cleared, associated and has current First Aid/CPR. In addition, all staff have completed the required training (topics/hours) in 2023 through an approved on-line provider. LPA observed (2) signatures for destroyed medications on LIC622. LPA obtained an updated copy of current liability insurance today and staff roster information. There are no deficiencies issued during today's inspection. Exit interview with Administrator. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 3, 2023
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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Who holds the licence

Assisted Care Experts Inc., licensed since 2020, operates 3 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

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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?
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