Illustration — no photo of this home on file yet
- Care approvals on fileWheelchairState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,300 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,350
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitNovember 22, 2025CDSS inspection record
Swaner Guest Home is a small care home in Salinas — 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 2012. Dementia care, hospice care and bedridden care are not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 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 Swaner Guest Home
Is Swaner Guest Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Swaner Guest Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Swaner Guest Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2012, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.
Is Swaner Guest Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Swaner Guest Home cost?
$4,300 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,550–$5,350. 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 24 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 6 other homes of a similar licensed size across Monterey County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,500 (n = 6 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
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 Swaner Guest 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 Rosario R. Magsambol, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Natividad 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 Swaner Guest Home keep a resident on hospice?
Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”
Swaner Guest Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “SWANER GUEST HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #275294362. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Rosario R. Magsambol, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2012, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 8 state inspection visits since 2012, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2012, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2012, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is November 22, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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 by the state
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careNot on file · ask the home
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
State licensing record · September 13, 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. FOUR MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY RESTRICTED TO ROOMS 5 AND 6.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
5 questions to ask the home — nothing on file yet
- 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?”
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver not on file
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
- 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
$4,300a month to start
Likely $3,550–$5,350
From 10 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,300a month
Likely $3,550–$5,550
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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,300likely $3,550–$5,350
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 24 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (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 $3,550–$5,550
- $4,300
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,150–$8,650
- $6,300
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 24 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
10 homes like this within 24 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,600–$6,050.
- 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
- El Camino Real ManorMarina · 8.3 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Clearview CarehomesHollister · 15 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Carmelo ParkMonterey · 16 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rachelle's Home IFreedom · 17 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Carmel VillaCarmel · 18 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa Mirage of CarmelCarmel Valley · 18 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape of CarmelCarmel · 19 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Flanders Court of CarmelCarmel · 19 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Whispering Pines InnHollister · 21 mi · Mid-size home$2,889Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Seaview Guest HomeAptos · 23 mi · Small home$4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 18615 Swaner Avenue, Salinas, CA 93906Address from the public record · September 13, 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 2012. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated November 22, 2025.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 8
- Most recent visit
- November 22, 2025
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 2012.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 5 of 8 documents
Nov 22, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Sarah Hurt and Shawna Doucette conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA met with facility staff, Matthew Magsambol, and Sarah Magsambol, Continual Administrator's Certification for Licensee Rosario Magsambol expires 06/20/2027. There are currently 3 residents who reside at this home and there is 0 residents on hospice at this time. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, activity rooms, medication storage, kitchen, garage and outdoor areas. There is a locked storage for medications. Fire extinguisher is within the safety regulation period. Smoke alarms were tested and are operational. The home has a carbon monoxide detector and performs disaster drills as required. Water temperature was tested at 107 degrees. LPA's observed the facility vent in hallway resident bathroom is dirty and falling off the ceiling. LPA observed the back sliding window screen with tears, and not in good repair. LPA observed the back side patio had multiple dog feces on the ground. LPA stepped in dog feces while touring the facility backyard. LPA observed the back patio had trash and furniture broken bedroom furniture. LPA observed the back patio had no shaded area for residents. LPA observed the facility back resident bedroom faucet in disrepair, and front hallway resident bathroom sink does not drain properly. LPA observed resident bedroom dresser furniture in disrepair. First Aid kit is on site and only missing the antiseptic solution. LPA's observed female resident linens ripped. LPA's observed cleaning supplies including bleach in resident bedroom. LPA observed the facility hallway to the right of the entrance smells of animal and animal urine. Facility has a staff refrigerator/freezer with eggs that have no date as to how long the eggs have been in the refrigerator. Staff and resident food are mixed and it is unknown what food belongs to residents and what food belongs to staff. LPA's observed expired food, food in freezer that is open, no dates on food, and unknown items of food in unmarked containers. LPA's observed open packages of crab and meats in freezer. Spaghetti and other food requiring refrigeration was out on the counter and was room temperature. Staff stated it's been out since this morning and was still out during visit at at 2:30 PM. Facility did not have a 2 day perishable food supply. LPA's did not observe any milk or eggs in facility resident refrigerator. Facility did not have a 7 day non perishable food supply. LPA's observed a total of approximately 6 canned foods. LPA's observed several expired soups in pantry area. R1 is missing 2 medications that were not refilled. R1 last took the medication on 11/15/25. R1 does not have a pre admission appraisal, functional capabilities assessment or a LIC602. The facility staff does not have required training. LPA requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing. The following deficiencies observed or cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Exit interview conducted with Facility Staff Matthew, Magsambol, and copy of report left at facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 22, 2025
The state marks this report as 20 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 11. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Nov 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Matthew Magsambol, Continual Administrator's Certification expires for Rosario Magsambol expires 06/21/2025. There are currently 3 residents who reside at this home and there is 0 residents on hospice at this time. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, activity rooms, medication storage, kitchen, garage and outdoor areas. There is a locked storage for medications. The facility has adequate 2 day perishable and 7 day non perishable food supply. Fire extinguisher is within the safety regulation period. Smoke alarms were tested and are operational. The home has a carbon monoxide detector. Water temperature was tested at 113 degrees. First Aid kit is on site and complete. LPA observed facility back window screen to be off the tracks and in disrepair. LPA observed facility hallway bathroom sink is plugged and fills with water. LPA observed resident back female resident bathroom vents to be extremely dirty. LPA observed several resident dressers in disrepair. LPA observed a hole under back female resident bathroom under the toilet. LPA observed hallway vent in disrepair and very dirty. LPA observed webs throughout facility, and dressers are dusty. LPA Hurt observed hallway bathroom trash with no lid. LPA observed meat covered in ice inside facility refrigerator frozen in a plastic container with only covered in foil. LPA observed sausages inside freezer with open with no covering. LPA Hurt observed dry fish in bottom refrigerator drawer with no label or date. LPA observed two dogs in the backyard one appeared to be very thing and not maintained. LPA observed disinfectant under the hallway bathroom cabinet accessible to residents. Continued.. Continued.. Staff 1 does not have proof of first aid/CPR or LIC 503 Health screening form, and LIC 9052. Resident 1 does not have updated Physicians report or Needs and services plan. The following deficiencies observed or cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing. Exit interview conducted with facility staff, Matthew Magsambol and copy of report left at facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 8, 2024
Dec 6, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Sarah Hurt and Lisa Salazar arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management visit on 12/06/23 at 10:30 a.m.. LPA's met with Administrator Matthew Magsambol and stated the purpose of the visit. LPA served Decision and Order excluding Staff 1 from being present inside the facility. LPA requested a current and updated Personnel Report (LIC500) and Guardian account be updated to remove S1 from the facility staff roster. A notice of completion shall be submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL). LPA informed Administrator that S1 is not allowed to be employed and/or on any facility premises. The Decision and Order of Exclusion From All Facilities came into effect as of 12/06/2023 receipt of the letter. A copy of the letter was given to the facility during this visit. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no deficiencies were observed and cited. Exit interview held with with Administrator, Matthew Magsambol, A Copy of report given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's) Sarah Hurt and Lisa Salazar arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Case Management visit. LPA's met with Administrator Matthew Magsambol and explained the purpose of todays visit. LPA's observed slimy, and moldy carrots in the facility refrigerator. LPA's observed expired several bags of food in the facility refrigerator. LPA's observed ground beef on the facility stove clearly left out overnight. LPA's observed several room temperature perishable food items left out on the counter. The following deficiencies are being cited Per Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview conducted with Administrator Mathew Magsambol, and copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 6, 2023
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87555(b) · Plan of correction due date: Dec 7, 2023
GENERAL FOOD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. 87555(b)All food shall be of good quality. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. The following requirement has not been met as evidenced by: LPA's observed expired perishable food items in the facility refrigerator which poses an immediate. health, safety or personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 6, 2023
Plan of correction: Administrator Mathew Magsambol will audit facility food supply to ensure there is no expired food inside facility refrigerator and send proof to LPA by POC date of 12/07/2023.
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR87412(a) · Plan of correction due date: Dec 20, 2023
87412 Personnel Records(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: The following requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Staff 1 does not have Health Screeing Report LIC 503, or Criminal Records Statement LIC 508 in facility file which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 6, 2023
Plan of correction: Administrator Mathew Magsambol will send S1's file to LPA by 12/20/2023 POC date.
Oct 3, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt arrived at the facility unannounced on October 3, 2023 at 01:30 p.m.to conduct a Case Management visit. LPA met with facility Administrator Mathew Magsambol, and explained the purpose for today’s visit. LPA Hurt observed San Andreas Regional Center liaisons at the facility also conducted a visit. LPA Hurt also observed Ombudsman present at the facility. LPA Hurt observed cobwebs in the hallways, and corners of the bedrooms. LPA Hurt observed a large unmarked container with potato salad in the fridge with the expiration of 08/23/2023. LPA Hurt observed the potato salad to be old. LPA Hurt observed staff 1 does not have a Personnel file. The following Deficiencies are being cited Per Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview conducted with Administrator Mathew Magsambol, and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 3, 2023
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87555(b) · Plan of correction due date: Oct 17, 2023
GENERAL FOOD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. 87555(b)All food shall be of good quality. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. The following requirement has not been met as evidenced by: LPA Hurt observed large container of expired potato salad in the fridge marked 08/23/2023 which contains a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 3, 2023
Plan of correction: Administrator agrees to conduct staff training on food safety and contamination and submit proof to LPA by 10/17/2023.
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR87412(a) · Plan of correction due date: Oct 17, 2023
87412 Personnel Records(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: The following requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Staff 1 has been working at the facility and is fingerprint cleared, but does not have a Personnel record which poses a potential, health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 3, 2023
Plan of correction: Administrator will provide Personnel records for Staff 1 to LPA Hurt by 10/17/2023.
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?
- 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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Monterey County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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$3,795 a month to start · Listed by the home
Mante Board & Care Home II
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$4,200 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Santo Nino Residential Care Home
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$4,450 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Swaner Guest Home II
Salinas · Small home · 2.4 mi away
$4,600 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Assisted livingCountry Meadows Residential Care
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$5,100 a month to start · Covelight estimate
St. Charles Guest Home
Salinas · Small home · 2.9 mi away
$5,050 a month to start · Covelight estimate