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Villa Linda

Small home·Licensed for 6·Carmichael, California

Licensed since 2005Licence #347002829
(916) 217-2056From the state roster · September 27, 2026Plan a visit
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,100 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,050
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit5 of 6 beds occupiedDecember 16, 2025 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitDecember 16, 2025CDSS inspection record

Villa Linda is a small care home in Carmichael — 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 2005. Dementia care and bedridden care are 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 Villa Linda

Is Villa Linda licensed?

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

How many residents is Villa Linda licensed for?

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

Has Villa Linda been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2005, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Villa Linda still open?

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

What does Villa Linda cost?

$4,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,350–$5,050. 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 22 small homes and similar homes within 5 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 in Carmichael that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,450 to $4,625 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (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 Villa Linda 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 Bachis, Gabriel, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Mercy San Juan Medical Center is 1.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Villa Linda keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Villa Linda license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “VILLA LINDA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #347002829. 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 Bachis, Gabriel, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2005, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2005, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2005, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2005, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is December 16, 2025, 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 by the state
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved by the state
  • 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. ALL 6 RESIDENTS MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER OF 3

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file — 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

4 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?”

  • 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

$4,100a month to start

Likely $3,350–$5,050

From 22 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,100a month

Likely $3,350–$5,250

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

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$4,100likely $3,350–$5,050

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 22 small homes and similar homes within 5 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 $3,350–$5,250
$4,100
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,950–$8,400
$6,100
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 22 small homes and similar homes within 5 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.

22 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$5,950.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 6501 Linda Way, Carmichael, CA 95608Address 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 6 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2005. The most recent — a complaint investigation report on December 16, 2025 — closed with the state’s outcome word: “Unfounded.”

On file since
2021
State visits
5
Most recent visit
December 16, 2025
Occupied at that visit
5 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated December 16, 2025. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unfounded” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 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 2005.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20252202024110202311020221102021110

The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents

The full record on the state’s site →
20252 state visits · 2 documents
Dec 16, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnfounded

Allegation investigated: Administrator submitted forged education records to Community Care Licensing.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Talwinder Bains arrived at the facility unannounced on 12/16/25 to do the complaint investigation for above allegations. LPA met with Administrator, Gabriel Bachis and explained the purpose of the visit. Throughout the course of the investigation the department reviewed records and conducted interviews with staff relevant to the complaint allegation. Staff interviews indicated that they were not aware of any forged documents which were submitted to department and denied any wrongdoings. Record review revealed that facility submitted all required documents to the department per Requirements and there were no forged documents. Based on the information gathered, this allegation was UNFOUNDED- meaning that the allegation was false, could not happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. Per California Code of Regulation, Title 22, No citations were issued. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility. Unfoundedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 16, 2025 · control 59-AS-20251125141255
Nov 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Talwinder Bains arrived on 11/06/25 to conduct the annual inspection. LPA met with staff, S1, Lana Bachis who assisted LPA during today's inspection. During today's annual inspection, the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement Tool was used. LPA reviewed two (2) residents and two (2) staff files. All residents files contained the required paperwork. Staff have current first aid and CPR training. Facility was clean. All required postings were observed. LPA and S1 toured the facility together to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. The areas toured included residents rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas and outside area. The food supply is within compliance, 2 days of perishable and 7 days worth of non-perishable food items. The administrator's certificate is current. LPA checked the kitchen area for the ability to prepare and store food. Knives and Sharp objects found to be locked . LPA observed cleaning products and other toxins to be locked away. LPA observed the area used for medication to be locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector at the care home are operational. Fire extinguisher was serviced on 10/22/25 and was ready for emergency use .Water temperature is within compliance (112 degree F) .Inside temperature was observed to be 73 degree F. In the areas toured, there were no health or safety violations were observed. LPA requested a copy of the LIC500, LIC610E and current liability insurance to be sent to the Department by 11/21/25. No deficiencies were observed or cited during today's visit per Tile 22 Regulations. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 6, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Dec 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 12/19/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cassie Yang arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct a required annual inspection, utilizing the CARE tool. LPA met with Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. Today's census is six residents in care with one resident on hospice services. Facility is currently licensed for six non-ambulatory, hospice waiver of three. During today's visit, LPA and Administrator conducted a tour of the facility to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured included but not limited to: six residents bedrooms, kitchen, caregiver room, bathrooms, and the common areas. LPA observed facility to be at a comfortable at 76*. LPA observed facility to have adequate food supply of two days of perishable and seven days of non perishable foods. LPA observed residents room to be free of sharps, toxins and medications. LPA observed the facility to be sanitary with no malodor. LPA conducted a file review of five residents records and three personnel records. LPA observed facility to have documentation of staff training. LPA observed Emergency Disaster Plan present, but not updated. LPA provided Administrator a copy of 9-page LIC 610E. Liability insurance reviewed, and a photo was taken of the policy. LPA is requesting proof of State Marshal seal tag to be emailed to LPA by Monday December 23, 2024. As a result of today's visit, no deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 19, 2024
20231 state visit · 1 document
Dec 21, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Cassie Yang and Cheyenne Ratajczak arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct a required 1-year annual inspection utilizing the full CARE tool. LPAs met with Administrator, Gabriel Bachis, and explained the purpose of the visit. LPAs and Administrator discussed Administrator's current status regarding his Administrator Certificate. LPA Yang provided Admin Cert Unit's email address and general phone number to Administrator. A tour was conducted to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. No immediate health, safety or personal rights violations were observed. File review conducted and found annual training missing. LPAs and Administrator further discussed reporting requirements regarding submitting an incident report (LIC 624) to Licensing in a timely manner in cases of a death and/or incidents regarding resident's welfare. Additionally, it was discussed for fire extinguishers to be serviced annually. LPA Yang provided Administrator a copy of Health and Safety Code 1569.625 Staff training; legislative findings; contents regarding annual training. Additionally, LPA provided a copy of California Code Regulation 87211 Reporting Requirement. During today's visit, Inspection tool completed, please see LIC 809-D. Exit interview conducted and a copy of report and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 21, 2023
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.
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