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Sunrise Care-Home for the ElderlyLicense #425800334 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareSunrise Care-Home for the ElderlyLicense #425800334 · 541 Amber Ln, Santa Maria, CA · (805) 739-0514Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$5,100/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250 · See costs

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  • (805) 739-0514

    From the state licensing record · October 25, 2026

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Sunrise Care-Home for the Elderly

541 Amber Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93454 · Licensed since 1998

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Sunrise Care-Home for the Elderly

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,100 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 25, 2026
  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 6 residents
  • Dementia
  • Hospiceup to 2 residents
  • Bedriddenup to 1 resident

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 25, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN ONLIN IN BEDROOM 5. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 25, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 25, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    State licensing record · October 25, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Sunrise Care-Home for the Elderly: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,100a month to start

Likely $4,150–$6,250

From 16 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$5,100likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,100likely $4,150–$6,250

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 16 small homes and similar homes within 36 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 $4,150–$6,400
$5,100
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,900–$9,600
$7,600
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 homes16 nearby homes publish starting rates of $4,300 to $10,000

$4,150$10,000

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

16 homes like this within 36 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,450–$7,500.

  • Yokam's RCFE # 1NNipomo · 7.7 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Villa Mariposa Senior CareNipomo · 8.5 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Cypress Garden Home CareArroyo Grande · 13 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Casa Rosa Elder CareArroyo Grande · 13 mi · Mid-size home
    $7,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Alder HouseArroyo Grande · 16 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Heritage ResidenceGrover Beach · 16 mi · Small home
    $4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Edna Rose ResidenceSan Luis Obispo · 22 mi · Small home
    $7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Chateau RoseSan Luis Obispo · 26 mi · Small home
    $7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Welcome Home Residential Care for the ElderlySan Luis Obispo · 27 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Vista Rosita Elder CareSan Luis Obispo · 28 mi · Small home
    $7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Vista Rosa Elder CareSan Luis Obispo · 28 mi · Mid-size home
    $7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Cuesta Rosa Senior ResidenceSan Luis Obispo · 28 mi · Mid-size home
    $10,000Listed on its own website · private room · seen October 5, 2026
  • Foothills Residential Care for the ElderlySan Luis Obispo · 29 mi · Small home
    $5,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • M & L South Bay Maxi CareLos Osos · 35 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sachele Senior Guest Home IIILos Osos · 36 mi · Small home
    $5,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Southbay Maxi CareLos Osos · 36 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
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 36 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. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

541 Amber Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93454Address from the public record · October 25, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Marian Regional Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.9 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 25, 2026 · License #425800334 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Feb 5, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melisa Rankin arrived at 10:27 a.m. to conduct a 1-year required annual visit. LPA met with Jerry Pineda, Administrator. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured resident rooms and observed that rooms were tidy and free of odor. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort and safety. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secure grab bars are present. The showers have slip resistant flooring. Disinfectant and cleaning solutions are locked in a cupboard in the garage. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a fenced backyard for client use with plenty of shade. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were tested. Operational Requirements: The facility has a current plan of operation on file with the department. The Facility is operating in compliance with the granted fire clearance. The facility has current liability insurance. The facility is approved for a capacity of 6. The fire clearance is granted for 6 non-ambulatory of which 1 may be bedridden. Hospice waiver approved for 1 resident. The facility currently has 1 ambulatory and 5 non-ambulatory residents. Continued 809-C Personnel Records & Training: The facility currently employs 7 full time staff and 1 administrator. Files reviewed had current 1st Aid/CPR, Personnel Records/Application, Health screening with TB results, Criminal Record statements, and Fingerprint clearance/Associations/exemptions. Administrator Certificate expires on 12/16/27. Staff have annual training completed for 2025. Resident Records & Incident Reports: The facility keeps separate files on each resident confidentially. Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. LPA reviewed 5 resident files for signed Admission Agreements, Personal Rights, Safeguard for property and valuables, Physicians report, Pre-appraisals, Appraisals Needs and Services Plan, Emergency and ID forms. All forms were complete and legible. Food Service: The facility has 2-day perishables and 7 day non-perishables to meet the food service requirement. All food is covered, stored, and marked appropriately. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. The kitchen is clean. Incidental Medical Services: Facility provides transportation or assists in providing transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. The facility uses the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruct Records (CSMDR) and Medication Administration Record (MAR). LPA reviewed a sampling of residents’ medications, no labels were altered, no medications were expired, and all medications were kept in their original containers. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. Quarterly drills are conducted, last one was 1/2/26. Emergency exits and telephone numbers were posted. A set of keys is available for staff on all shifts to access full facility in an emergency. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. The facility has 2 gates on sides of the home. The facility does not have delayed egress, locked doors or gates. Exit door alarms are working. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 5, 2026

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jan 14, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erika Miller arrived at 12:45 a.m. to conduct a 1-year required annual visit. LPA met with Jerry Pineda, Administrator. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Infection Control: The facility has a current Infection Control Plan. The facility has at least a 30-day supply of PPE. Quarantined or isolated individuals will have meals and medication delivered to rooms. Staff are trained on infection control and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA was authorized to enter and inspect facility. LPA toured resident rooms and observed that rooms were tidy and free of odor. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The showers have slip resistant mats. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit inside and outside for safety. Disinfectant and cleaning solutions are inaccessible to residents in care and locked in a cupboard in the garage. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a fenced backyard for client use with plenty of shade. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were tested. Continued 809-C Operational Requirements: The facility has a current plan of operation on file with the department. The Facility is operating in compliance with the granted fire clearance. The facility has current liability insurance. The facility is approved for a capacity of 6. The fire clearance is granted for 6 non-ambulatory of which 1 may be bedridden. Hospice waiver approved for 1 resident. The facility currently has 4 ambulatory and 2 non- ambulatory residents. Staffing: The facility currently employs 5 full time staff and 1 administrator. Files reviewed had current 1st Aid/CPR, Personnel Records/Application, Health screening with TB results, Criminal Record statements, and Fingerprint clearance/Associations/exemptions. Administrator Certificate expires on 12/16/25. Personnel Records & Training: The facility keeps confidential files for each staff member. Staff have annual training completed for various subjects/topics and hours for 2024. Resident Records & Incident Reports: The facility keeps separate files on each resident confidentially. Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. LPA reviewed 5 resident files for signed Admission Agreements, Personal Rights, Safeguard for property and valuables, Physicians report, Pre-appraisals, Appraisals Needs and Services Plan, Emergency and ID forms. All forms were legible. Food Service:. The facility has 2-day perishables and 7 day non-perishables to meet the food service requirement. The freezer is kept at 0 degrees and the refrigeration is kept at 40 degrees or lower. All food is covered, stored, and marked appropriately. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. Continued 809-C Incidental Medical Services: Facility provides transportation or assists in providing transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. The facility uses the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruct Records (CSMDR). LPA reviewed residents’ medications, no labels were altered, no medications were expired, and all medications were kept in their original containers. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. Emergency exits and telephone numbers were posted. A set of keys is available for staff on all shifts to access full facility in an emergency. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. The facility has 2 self-latching gates on side of the home. The facility does not have delayed egress, locked doors or gates. Exit door alarms are working. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 14, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Feb 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jenny Olson arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 10:50 a.m. When LPA arrived, there were two staff and five residents present. LPA was greeted by Administrator shortly after and informed them of the reason for the visit. LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. KITCHEN: Knives are stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Common areas: Living and dining room furniture were observed to be in good condition. At 11:30 a.m., carbon monoxide detector was tested and operational at the time of the visit. There is a fireplace in the family room, which is screened and inaccessible. LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. The fire extinguisher was charged and serviced 12/19/2023. The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for client use. No bodies of water noted. The washer and dryer are in the garage. The garage is locked. Restrooms: The two resident restrooms were clean and sanitary and in operating condition with non-skid mats. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with soap and paper towels. Bedrooms: There are five (5) resident rooms, which were furnished. A linen cabinet is located in the garage, which stocked extra linens and towels. Records: LPA reviewed resident and staff records around 11 a.m. LPA reviewed five (5) resident files for, but not limited to, the following: signed admission agreements, current medical assessments with TB results, and current needs and services plan. Continued on 809-C LPA reviewed five (5) staff files for, but not limited to, the following: personnel records, health screening, criminal record statements, current first aid certification. All files were complete. MEDICATIONS: Medications review began at 12:45 p.m. The medications are centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in the living room. Medications are labeled and checked for expiration dates. LPA advised the Administrator to ensure all medications are documented on the CSMAR. INFECTION CONTROL: The facility has an infection control plan and adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and the facility is able to obtain additional supplies as needed. The facility’s cleaning protocol is sufficient. The facility has the capacity to designate a single isolation room if the facility has a confirmed case of COVID-19. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. At 1:45 p.m., LPA interviewed two (2) staff members and two (2) residents. During today’s visit, the LPA obtained copies of the following: staff roster and current liability insurance. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 10, 2024

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Jan 31, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Olson conducted an on-site 1 year infection control annual visit to the facility above on 1/31/2023 around 3:45 PM. LPA met with Jerry Pineda, Administrator around 4:10 PM and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA took a physical plant tour of the facility with Administrator. The facility has submitted an Infection Control Plan to the department. The facility has an entry point at the front door where everyone entering signs in. The staff screen residents for symptoms and temperature once a day. Increased monitoring is conducted if any change of condition are noted or any residents are showing any signs, symptoms or a temperature. Signs are posted in the front door and entry area regarding Covid-19. Staff makes sure residents have a mask when leaving the facility and on outings into the community. All staff will wear face coverings in the facility and when on outings with residents. Facility has areas for visiting inside and outside. The facility also offers virtual and telephone communications to all residents in care. Staff, Residents and visitors are informed of the facilities infection control policies. New residents and staff will be tested and negative results received before working or residing in the facility. The facility has procedures and plans for screening, isolation, testing, when to call 911 and notifying all responsible parties and agencies when needed. Administrator is in charge of infection control and provides training and education to staff, residents and visitors. Staff will use full PPE with N95 masks and face shields when working with any pending or confirmed cases of Covid-19. Facility is able to dedicate a single room for residents so isolation can be arranged when and if needed. The facility has single and double rooms that are disinfected and wiped down daily. Precautionary Droplet signs will be posted on any room with quarantine or isolated individuals. PPE supplies will be located right outside those rooms when required. Facility has a 30 day supply of PPE on hand. Continued on 809-C Facility has plans for delivering medications and meals to any quarantined/isolation resident rooms. Facility Administrator has a plan in place for when and whom to notify in an outbreak or other emergencies. Administrator will keep a line list of all vaccinated and tested staff/residents in care with dates/results. Facility has conducted training on infection prevention, symptoms, transmission and PPE use. Facility has non-punitive sick leave polices for staff. Sick staff are requested to stay home and not report to work if ill. Residents medication is delivered in 30 day supplies to the facility. The facility ensures proper cleaning is done on frequently touched surfaces and between any individuals sharing of space or items. Sinks were well stocked with soap, and paper towels. Staff and resident records are kept in a locked closet. Facility does realize guidance changes and the most up to date guidance from CCL-PINS, CDC, CDPH, and local health departments should be followed to remain in compliance. Administrator Certificate is valid. Fire extinguishers was charged and inspected annually. The facility has working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. At approximately 4:50 pm, LPA reviewed Guardian/ Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Licensing Information System (LIS), Facility Personnel and facility staff roster and determined that all staff are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. No deficiencies observed during the visit and all infection control protocols are implemented and are being followed. Exit interview completed and a copy of report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 31, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Feb 17, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Olson conducted an on-site 1 year infection control annual visit to the facility above on 02/17/2022 at 12:35 PM. LPA met with staff and Administrator Jerry Pineda and explained the purpose of the visit. Upon entering LPA observed 2 staff not wearing masks when entering the facility. Staff eventually put masks on. LPA took a physical plant tour of the inside and outside of the facility with staff. The facility has an entry point at the front door where everyone entering completes sign-in, symptoms screening and temperature check for all staff and visitors wanting to come into the facility however staff did not screen or take temperature of LPA upon arrival. All documentation is kept in a binder. The staff screen residents for symptoms and temperature 1x's a day and documentation is kept on file. Increased monitoring is conducted if any change of condition are noted or any residents are showing any signs, symptoms or a temperature. Signs are posted on the front door, entry area regarding Covid-19. Staff makes sure residents have a mask when leaving the facility on outings into the community. Administrator will inform staff they must wear face coverings in the facility and when on outings with residents. Facility has areas for visiting inside and outside. The facility also offers virtual and telephone communications to all residents in care. Staff, Residents and visitors are informed of the facilities infection control policies. New residents and staff will be tested and negative results received before working or residing in the facility. Residents rights are not being violated. Residents and Responsible Parties are notified by facility when required. Continued 809-C The facility has procedures and plans for screening, isolation, testing, when to call 911 and notifying all responsible parties and agencies when needed. Emergency Disaster plan is up to date and all agencies with telephone numbers are listed and posted. Administrator Jerry Pineda is in charge of infection control and provides training and education to staff, residents and visitors. Administrator oversees staffing and works on any issues or additional coverage. If any suspected or confirmed cases of Covid-19 are found in the facility a staff will use PPE supplies that will be located right outside those rooms when required. Facility has a 30 day supply of PPE on hand. Facility has plans for delivering medications and meals to any quarantined or isolated resident room. The facility has proper cleaning and disinfectant policies. Facility Administrator has a plan in place for when and whom to notify in an outbreak or other emergencies. Administrator will keep a line list of all vaccinated and tested staff/residents in care with dates/results. Facility has conducted training on infection prevention, symptoms, transmission and PPE use. Facility has non-punitive sick leave polices for staff. Sick staff are requested to stay home and not report to work if ill. Activities have been modified to individuals or small groups with social distancing. The facility ensures proper cleaning is done on frequently touched surfaces and between any individuals sharing of space or items. Sinks were well stocked with soap, paper towels and hand washing signs. Staff and resident records are kept in the office. Facility does realize guidance changes and the most up to date guidance from CCL-PINS, CDC, CDPH, and local health departments should be followed to remain in compliance. The most stringent orders should be followed by any of these agencies. Administrator Certificate is valid. Fire extinguishers are charged and inspected annually. Smoke alarms and Carbon monoxide detectors are present. Exit interview conducted, deficiencies cited and copy of report and appeal rights emailed to Administrator/Licensee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 17, 2022

License holder

Pineda, Jerry L., licensed since 1998.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 1998, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
5
Total complaints
0
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 1998, 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.

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Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“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 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer 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

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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

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Quick answers about Sunrise Care-Home for the Elderly

Is Sunrise Care-Home for the Elderly licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

How many residents is Sunrise Care-Home for the Elderly licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Has Sunrise Care-Home for the Elderly been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1998, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Sunrise Care-Home for the Elderly still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Sunrise Care-Home for the Elderly cost?

$5,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,150–$6,250. 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 36 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 10 other homes of a similar licensed size across Santa Barbara County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $5,200 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 10 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 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 Sunrise Care-Home for the Elderly 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 Pineda, Jerry L., per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Marian Regional Medical Center is 1.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Sunrise Care-Home for the Elderly keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Sunrise Care-Home for the Elderly license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SUNRISE CARE-HOME FOR THE ELDERLY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #425800334. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • Licensed to Pineda, Jerry L., per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • First licensed in 1998, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 1998, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1998, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1998, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is February 5, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 25, 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

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