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Tennessee Care

Small home·Licensed for 4·Vallejo, California

Licensed since 2021Licence #486803980
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,850 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,000
  • Home sizeLicensed for 4Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitAugust 18, 2026CDSS inspection record

Tennessee Care is a small care home in Vallejo — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 4 residents since 2021. Bedridden care is not on file.

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

Quick answers and the state record

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

Quick answers about Tennessee Care

Is Tennessee Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Tennessee Care licensed for?

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

Has Tennessee Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 9 state visits over the same years.

Is Tennessee Care still open?

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

What does Tennessee Care cost?

$4,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,000–$6,000. 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 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size across Solano County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,721 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,550 (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 Tennessee Care 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 Tennessee Care LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Sutter Solano 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 Tennessee Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Tennessee Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “TENNESSEE CARE LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #486803980. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Tennessee Care LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 9 state inspection visits since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 9 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is August 18, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

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

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 4 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 residents
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

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

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 4 NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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

Covelight estimate

$4,850a month to start

Likely $4,000–$6,000

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

Likely monthly total

$4,850a month

Likely $4,000–$6,150

With a shared room and basic help.

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

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,850likely $4,000–$6,000

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 16 small homes and similar homes within 15 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 $4,000–$6,150
$4,850
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,650–$9,250
$6,850
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 16 small homes and similar homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

16 homes like this within 15 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,550–$7,000.

  • 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 16 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 3141 Tennessee St., Vallejo, CA 94591Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2021, the state has filed 10 documents for this home, and its records count 9 visits since 2021. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 18, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
9
Most recent visit
August 18, 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 2021.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020251102024110202311020223302021330

The last 36 months — 3 of 10 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Aug 18, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

At approximately 1:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Robert Frank arrived unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year visit. Administrator Mark Sy arrived at 1:35 PM. Tennessee Care LLC is Licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The facility is a single story ranch house. The facility has an approved fire clearance for four (4) non-ambulatory residents. The facility has a Hospice Waiver for two (2) residents. Upon arrival, LPA was informed that there were four (4) residents in care and two (2) staff members on-site. At approximately 1:25 PM, 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 1:30 PM, LPA toured the facility. All exits were clear and unobstructed. The facility's one (1) fire extinguisher was last serviced and tagged on 7/8/2025. The extinguisher was observed to be charged and operational. The facility was sufficiently lighted. LPA inspected four (4) resident bedrooms and found all to have sufficient lighting and furnishings as required per Title 22 Regulations. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. There was an appropriate supply of cleaning products, linens, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. Toxins were observed to be stored inaccessible to residents. The facility has an infection control plan as required. The facility has a required emergency disaster plan. The facility is conducting fire and emergency drills quarterly. The facility does have emergency food and supplies to meet the "72 hour shelter in place" requirements. Hot water temperatures for all sinks in facility were found to be within Title 22 regulations of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be operational. Continued on 809-C... ...Continued from 809 At approximately 2:05 PM, LPA reviewed four (4) resident files. Four (4) of four (4) resident files were observed to be well organized and thorough with all required documentation. LPA reviewed four (4) staff files. Four (4) of four (4) staff files were observed to be well organized with all required documentation including First Aid and CPR certification and proper training documentation. LPA audited Medication for two (2) residents. LPA observed all medications to be centrally stored, secure and with proper documentation. Client’s monies for personal and incidental items (P&I) were audited and observed to balance to P&I logs. Mark Sy’s Administrator Certification 6074468740 is current with an expiration date of 12/15/2026. LPA requested the following documents be submitted to Community Care Licensing by 9/18/2026: LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Proof of Liability Insurance The facility is in compliance. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report discussed and provided to back up Administrator Rachel Sy. Signature on form confirms receipt of documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 18, 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.

20251 state visit · 1 document
Aug 14, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Hansen arrived at Tennessee Care, LLC unannounced for the purpose of conducting a Required-1 year inspection. LPA met with Jayson Sy, Licensee/Administrator. This single story 4 bedroom facility is licensed for 4 non-ambulatory residents, with a Hospice Waiver for 2. LPA toured the building and grounds and found the home to be clean, organized, at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. There are also, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen and garage. There was a 2 day supply of perishable and 7 day supply of non-perishable foods as per Title 22 regulations. Food stored in the kitchen refrigerator was properly stored as per regulations on this day at the time of the visit. Water temperature in the resident bathroom was found to be within appropriate range of 105-120 degrees F. 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. Cleaning products and knives are stored in key locked cabinets in the kitchen and locked cabinets in the garage. All bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings per Title 22 regulations. Fire place, wood stove is observed with a screen/gate and licensee explained that it is not used. A review of four resident & four staff records as well as two resident medications was conducted. LPA reviewed resident’s files at 8:45 AM on 8/14/2025 and learned that 4 of 4 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. Continue on LIC809-C Continued from LIC809 At approximately 10:45am 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 8/14/2025 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. 1 (new staff) out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have health screening or TB test results (see LIC809D) Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Fire extinguisher was observed charged & serviced July 8, 2025. Disaster drills are conducted quarterly with the last documented on 5/9/2025. Facility has a generator in case of power outage. Administrators certificate for Jayson Sy #6074468740 expires 12/15/2026. Appeal of Rights Given. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and appeal of rights provided. LPA Hansen is requesting Licensee to update the following documents and submit to CCL by 7/31/2025: LIC 308 Designated 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, Aug 14, 2025

The state marks this report as 6 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20241 state visit · 1 document
Sep 13, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Araceli Canela arrived at Tennessee Care, LLC unannounced for the purpose of conducting a Required-1 year inspection. LPA met with Jayson Sy, Licensee/Administrator. This facility is licensed for 4 non-ambulatory residents, no approval for bed ridden and a Hospice Waiver for 2 of the residents. LPA toured the home and found the home to be clean, organized, at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. There are a total of four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen and garage. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. The fire extinguisher was observed charged & serviced July 10, 2024. Fire drill was conducted & documented on 5/26/2024. Water temperature in the resident bathroom was found to be within appropriate range of 105-120 degrees. Bathrooms have required non-skid surfaces and grab bars. Cleaning products and knives are stored in key locked cabinets in the kitchen. Fire place, wood stove is observed with a screen/gate and licensee explained that it is not used. There was a 7 day supply of non-perishable foods. There are adequate dishes, glasses and silverware. LPA reviewed staff files and staff have the required training and proof of CPR/1st aid that expires 1/20/2025 & 4/28/2025. Resident files were found complete and organized. Administrators certificate for Jayson Sy #6042012740 expires 9/19/2024 and licensee submitted renewal paperwork. Licensee/Administrator to submit the following documents for our file by 10/15/2024:· LIC 500 Personnel Report · LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan · LIC 9020 Register of Facility Residents Infection Control Plan of Operation (If changes) & Copy of Liability Insurance No citations issued during todays inspection.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 13, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

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 and the questions below stand in their place.

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.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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