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Taking the Journey
Small home·Licensed for 6·Petaluma, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Starting rate$7,000 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJuly 6, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderTaking the Journey LLCSince 2014 · 3 licensed homes
Taking the Journey is a small care home in Petaluma — 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 2014.
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 Taking the Journey
Is Taking the Journey licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Taking the Journey licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Taking the Journey been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2014, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Taking the Journey still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Taking the Journey cost?
$7,000 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Petaluma that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $6,875 to $7,575 a month, and the middle figure is $7,000 (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 Taking the Journey 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 Taking the Journey LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Taking the Journey LLC — at least 3 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Petaluma Valley Hospital is 2.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Taking the Journey 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.
Taking the Journey license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “TAKING THE JOURNEY LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #496803505. 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 Taking the Journey LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2014, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2014, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2014, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2014, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is July 6, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 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
6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. 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
$7,000a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$7,000a month
Likely $7,000–$7,600
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$7,000this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
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 $7,000–$7,600
- $7,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $7,000–$11,100
- $9,000
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 shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
12 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $6,300–$7,750.
- 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 12 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Genesis RCFEPetaluma · 0.7 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Creekside CottagePetaluma · 1.3 mi · Small home$7,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alta Care HomePetaluma · 1.3 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- White Rose ManorPetaluma · 2.3 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Little Bird Assisted LivingPetaluma · 3.0 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunset HouseCotati · 7.0 mi · Mid-size home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Penngrove GardensPenngrove · 7.4 mi · Mid-size home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Penngrove Shangri-LaPenngrove · 7.8 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bella Vista Village IISonoma · 8.1 mi · Mid-size home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sonoma GroveSonoma · 8.4 mi · Mid-size home$5,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Family HouseRohnert Park · 9.6 mi · Mid-size home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- The Anton PointeNovato · 10.0 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 512 Casa Verde Circle, Petaluma, CA 94954Address 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 2022, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2014. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 6, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- July 6, 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 2014.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents
Jul 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 07/06/2026 at approximately 09:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ali Deniz arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Required visit of this licensed Residential Care Facility for The Elderly (RCFE). LPA was greeted by House Manager, Elia Cuevas. Licensee Kelly Ericksen arrived shortly after. Facility has an approved fire clearance and capacity for six (6) Non-Ambulatory, of which one (1) may be bedridden. The facility currently approved hospice waiver for capacity of four (4) individuals. Upon arrival, LPA was informed that there were six (6) residents in care and two (2) staff members on-site. Facility is a 1 story building with five (5) Resident bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and common spaces. LPA reviewed the Facility's Staff Roster and found that all staff on-site were background cleared and associated to the facility per regulation. At approximately 10:25AM, LPA and House manager toured the building and grounds which was found to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed all walkways and exits to be unobstructed. All notices that are required to be posted have been posted and are in a highly visible area. LPA observed activity supplies for resident use. The amount of fresh and nonperishable foods is within regulation. Facility kitchen, refrigerators and freezers were clean, and food was stored properly. Staff were in the process of preparing lunch and cleaning up kitchen at the time of this inspection. LPA observed trash bins did not have cover or lid (Technical Advise Given). Toxins are stored in a under the kitchen sink and in the laundry room. Water temperature measured 109.2 degrees F which is within regulation between 105- and 120-degrees F at faucets accessible to residents. Fire Extinguishers found to be last charged on 01/28/2026 at the time of visit. Carbon Monoxide and smoke detectors were present and in order. There was enough lighting in all common areas, resident rooms, and hallways. Medication is centrally stored and secure in a cabinet closet in the living room. Continued on LIC809-C... Continued from LIC809… LPA reviewed three (3) resident records and found all residents have current care plans, signed admission agreements, and physician's report on file. Medication records are thorough and contained physician's orders for each resident. LPA also reviewed four (4) staff records. All records did contain documentation of completed training records as required. Evidence of current first aid and CPR training were current. LPA was presented with proof of current CPR & 1st Aid certification. Administrator Certificate for Kelly Ericksen #7008387740 expires on 11/04/2027. The LPA reviewed the facility emergency disaster plan. Facility has supplies enough to operate for more than 72 hours in an emergency. Facility conducted and documented a disaster drill on 05/04/2026. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by due date of 07/16/2026: -LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibilities -LIC 500 Personnel Summary -LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan (Last page) -LIC 9020 Register of Facility Client’s/Resident’s -Copy/Proof of Updated Certificate of Liability Insurance No deficiencies were observed in the areas inspected, No citations were issued during today’s visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report provided to Licensee. Signature on form confirms receipt of documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 6, 2026
The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Jul 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
License Program Analyst (LPA) Hansen arrived unannounced to conduct a Required Annual inspection of the facility. LPA was welcomed by staff Elia Cuevas who contacted Licensee Kelly Eriksen that arrived shortly after. Facility is a single story 5 bedroom RCFE with a fire clearance for 6 Non ambulatory of which 1 may be bedridden. Currently there is 5 residents at the facility, 2 with a diagnosis of dementia and 2 currently on Hospice. LPA toured the facility on 715/2025 at approximately 8:30 AM with staff; facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. The facility serves residents with dementia and has a plan of operation for special care and programming. Exits were equipped with auditory devices which were activated and working properly at the time of the visit. Fire Extinguishers were found to be last charged 1/12/2025 at the time of the visit. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be operational during the visit. Hot water temperature measured between 106.3 degrees F and 109.2 degrees F within Title 22 acceptable regulation of 105 to 120 degrees F in 2 of 2 resident’s bathrooms while touring facility. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Food stored in the kitchen refrigerator was properly stored as per regulations on this day at the time of the visit. Toxins are stored locked under the sink in kitchen cabinet. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. The bathrooms designated for residents at the facility were supplied with paper towels and hand soap dispensers. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and slip-resistant mats, strips, or flooring in all bathtub and shower floors as required by Title 22 regulations. All bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings per Title 22 regulations. Continue on LIC809-C Continued from LIC809 A review of five resident & five staff records as well as two resident medications was conducted. LPA reviewed resident’s files at 8:45 AM on 7/15/2025 and learned that 5 of 5 residents have an updated reappraisal/needs & care plan, TB and physician’s assessments on file as required by Title 22 Regulation. Medications were centrally stored in locked closet in living room, overflow of medication in office cabinet. At approximately 10:30am a sample review of Centrally Stored Medication Record (CSMR) of 2 out of 2 residents were found to be complete and accurate. LPA reviewed a sample of staff records at 9:30 AM on 7/15/2025 and learned that all facility staff present and other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record clearances or exemptions. In addition, Direct care staff at the facility have received additional training requirements. LPA was presented with proof of CPR & 1st Aid certification for staff that files were reviewed. Kisa Doss Administrator Certificate # 6007381740 expired on 3/7/2025, LPA observed documents submitted for updated certificate. Licensee Kelly Eriksen /Administrator Certificate 7008387740 expires 11/5/2025. Facility has live music twice a week, they take residents to the senior center weekly, as well as activities of exercises and games. Disaster Drills have been conducted quarterly with the last one being conducted on 4/18/2025. Facility has portable generator in case power goes out. There were no deficiencies cited at this time. LPA Hansen is requesting Licensee to update the following documents and submit to CCL by 7/31/2025: LIC 308 Designated (if changes) LIC 500 Personnel Summary LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan (if changes) LIC 9020 Register of Facility Client’s/Resident’s Copy of Administrator Certificate Copy of Certificate of Liability Insurancethe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 15, 2025
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.
Oct 1, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cuadra conducted an unannounced case management inspection of facility and met with Kelly Eiksen, Licensee. The purpose of this case management is to follow up on updated fire clearance. There are five residents currently. Licensee added a room to facility, submitted permits and fire clearance on 9/13/2024. LPA observed the new resident room, which appears to be in compliance with regulations. No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted with Licensee and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 1, 2024
Jun 4, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
License Program Analyst (LPA) Hansen arrived unannounced to conduct a Required Annual inspection of the facility. LPA was welcomed by staff who contacted Licensee/Administrator Kelly Eriksen who arrived shortly after. There is a total of 5 residents at the facility, currently 2 with a diagnosis of dementia. There are 2 residents currently on Hospice. LPA toured the facility on 6/4/2024 at 8:30 AM with staff; facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. The facility serves residents with dementia and has a plan of operation for special care and programming. Exits were equipped with auditory devices which were activated and working properly at the time of the visit. Fire Extinguishers were found to be last charged on 1/29/2024 at the time of the visit. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be operational during the visit. Hot water temperature measured between 112.2 degrees F and 113.9 degrees F within Title 22 acceptable regulation of 105 to 120 degrees F in 2 of 2 resident’s bathrooms while touring facility. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Food stored in the kitchen refrigerator were properly stored as per regulations on this day at the time of the visit. Toxins are stored locked under the sink in a kitchen cabinet. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. The bathrooms designated for residents at the facility were supplied with paper towels and hand soap dispensers. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present in the bathroom shower. All bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings per Title 22 regulations. A review of five resident & five staff records as well as two resident’s medications was conducted. LPA reviewed resident’s files at 9:00 AM on 6/4/2024 and learned that 5 of 5 residents have an updated reappraisal/needs & care plan, TB and physician’s assessments on file as required by Title 22 Regulation. Medications were centrally stored in locked cabinets in the facility office by living room. The Medications of 2 out of 2 residents were found to be given according to physicians’ directions on 6/4/2024 at 11:00 AM. Continue on LIC809-C Centrally Stored Medication Record (CSMR) of 2 out of 2 residents were found to be complete and accurate. LPA reviewed a sample of staff records at 10:15 AM on 6/4/2024 and learned that all facility staff present and other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record clearances or exemptions. In addition, Direct care staff at the facility have received the additional training requirements. LPA was presented with proof of CPR & 1st Aid certification for staff that files were reviewed. Kisa Doss Administrator Certificate # 6007381740 expires on 3/7/2025. LPA reviewed Licensing Information System (LIS) with Licensee Kelly Eriksen who stated that is correct and updated at this time; no need to change any of the information. Disaster Drills have been conducted quarterly with the last one being conducted on 5/27/2024 There were no deficiencies cited at this time, on this day of inspection. LPA Hansen is requesting Licensee to update the following documents and submit to CCL by 6/30/2024: LIC 308 Designated (if changes) LIC 500 Personnel Summary LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan (if changes) LIC 9020 Register of Facility Client’s/Resident’s Copy of Administrator Certificate Copy of Certificate of Liability Insurancethe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 4, 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.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Taking the Journey LLC, licensed since 2014, operates 3 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Taking the Journey North · Petaluma
- Taking the Journey Orchard · Penngrove
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 Sonoma County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Sunshine Petaluma Care Home
Petaluma · Small home · 0.5 mi away
$6,250 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Johnson & Johnson Residential Home
Petaluma · Small home · 0.6 mi away
$5,550 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Genesis RCFE
Petaluma · Small home · 0.7 mi away
$7,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Creekside Cottage
Petaluma · Small home · 1.3 mi away
$7,800 a month to start · Listed by the home
Alta Care Home
Petaluma · Small home · 1.3 mi away
$7,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Creekside Place
Petaluma · Small home · 1.3 mi away
$6,250 a month to start · Covelight estimate