Small home · Licensed for 6 · El Cerrito

The Med Care Manor

7100 Manila Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530Licensed since 2026

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,950 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,850–$7,300 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 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 3 residents
Bedriddenup to 1 resident

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 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 SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDNETS OF WHICH ONE MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM # 2. WAVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR THREE(3).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for The Med Care Manor: 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

$5,950a month to start

Likely $4,850–$7,300

From 24 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$5,950likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$5,950likely $4,850–$7,300
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 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 (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 $4,850–$7,450: $5,950
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,700–$10,600: $8,450

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 homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $10,000

24 homes like this within 15 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,800–$7,000.

Tara Hills Care HomePinole · 5.6 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Lakeshore Residential CareOakland · 8.7 mi · Mid-size home
$3,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Dimond CareOakland · 9.8 mi · Mid-size home
$6,000Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
Lafayette GardensLafayette · 11 mi · Small home
$5,600Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
J & C Care CenterOakland · 11 mi · Mid-size home
$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Kimochi HomeSan Francisco · 11 mi · Mid-size home
$4,335Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Caring Angels Care HomeLafayette · 12 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Autumn GlowSan Francisco · 12 mi · Mid-size home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Golden Age Bayside IIAlameda · 12 mi · Small home
$10,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Maureen HousePleasant Hill · 12 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Golden Age of Sweet RoadAlameda · 13 mi · Mid-size home
$8,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Marin TerraceMill Valley · 13 mi · Mid-size home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Haven House of San RafaelSan Rafael · 13 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Daniel Rest HomeSan Rafael · 13 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Heatherwood Memory CareWalnut Creek · 14 mi · Mid-size home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Oakwood Memory & Senior CareVallejo · 14 mi · Mid-size home
$5,000Listed on its own website · semi-private room · seen October 5, 2026
Ramona Care HomePleasant Hill · 14 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Julie's Care HomeSan Francisco · 14 mi · Mid-size home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Elisabeth Care HomePleasant Hill · 14 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Bermuda Residential Care HomeConcord · 14 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Merced Girard Residential Care FacilitySan Francisco · 14 mi · Mid-size home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Aspen Senior LivingConcord · 14 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Blue Horizon LivingConcord · 14 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
A Ohana Home for SeniorsConcord · 14 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 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.

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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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

7100 Manila Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Richmond CampusHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.3 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 26, 2026 · License #79201684 · See the state’s own record

The full record — 1 document

20261 state visit · 1 document

Aug 5, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 08/05/2026 at 9:50AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Syess-Gibson conducted an announced pre-licensing visit and met with applicant Maria Thereza Medidas, Licensee/Administrator. LPA explained the purpose of the visit.The facility has an approved fire safety clearance for total capacity of six (6) residents, five (5) non ambulatory and one (1) bedridden residents. LPA inspected the facility inside and out including but not limited to the bedrooms, bathrooms, common living areas, kitchen, garage, back yard. The facility has six (6) bedrooms, one (1) occupied by staff and two (2) bathrooms. There is sufficient lighting around the facility. LPA observed all six(6) residents' rooms were equipped with proper beddings each bed had clean linen, including blankets, bedspreads, top bed sheets, bottom bed sheets, pillowcases and mattress pads. All rooms have proper lighting. LPA observed Bathrooms showers were equipped with grab bars, non-skid mats and hygiene supplies were observed inside cabinet. LPA observed television in the common area and board games for activities. No bodies of water were observed. Sharps and disinfectants were locked in cabinet in kitchen. Passageways and hallways were free of obstruction. Fire extinguishers were last serviced on 07/26/2026. Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors were operational. Medication cabinet was locked, and first aid kit was complete. Continue on LIC809C… Continued from LIC809 All exit doors in the facility are equipped with auditory signals. Hot water temperature is measured at 112.8 degrees F. Emergency Disaster plans are complete, was last reviewed on 08/01/2026 and easily accessible to staff. Comfortable temperature was observed at 72 degrees F. No issues noted during this pre-licensing inspection. Component III was conducted with Maria Thereza Medidas. LPA observed the facility is ready to be licensed. This report will be submitted to the Central Application Unit (CAU) and a final review of the application will be conducted. This facility is not yet licensed and is subject to final approval by CAU. Additional requirements may still be required. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 5, 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.

License holder

Maria Thereza Medidas, licensed since 2026.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 1
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 2026, 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.

Compare with homes the same size

	This home	Typical
Type A citations	0	0
Type B citations	0	0
Substantiated allegations	0	0
Total complaints	0	0

“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

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 stand in their place.

The earlier licensePreviously at this address: Rosewood Residence (license #79201185).

The state lists license #79201185 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #79201185 are on the state’s record of that license.

The state’s record for license #79201185 The state’s record for license #79201684

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Frequently asked questions

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

Quick answers about The Med Care Manor

Is The Med Care Manor licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is The Med Care Manor licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has The Med Care Manor been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 1 state visit over the same years.

Is The Med Care Manor still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.

What does The Med Care Manor cost?

$5,950 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,850–$7,300. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 34 other homes of a similar licensed size across Contra Costa County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $6,500 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 34 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 The Med Care Manor 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 Maria Thereza Medidas, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Richmond Campus is 3.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can The Med Care Manor keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.