Small home · Licensed for 6 · Carmichael
Villa Linda
6501 Linda Way, Carmichael, CA 95608Licensed since 2005
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState 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
- Hospiceup to 3 residents
Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.
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. ALL 6 RESIDENTS MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER OF 3
935 - ELDERLY
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
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Villa Linda: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,000a month to start
Likely $3,250–$4,950
From 21 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$4,000likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,000likely $3,250–$4,950
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 21 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 (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 $3,250–$5,150
- $4,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,850–$8,400
- $6,500
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.
Rates at nearby homes21 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,200 to $9,000
21 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$5,700.
- Hollister Care HomeCarmichael · 1.2 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Splendor Oaks Senior Living 1Carmichael · 1.2 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Magnolia Elderly Care HomeFair Oaks · 1.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Madison Square Senior Living IICarmichael · 2.0 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Cozy Home CareCarmichael · 2.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Meraki of SacramentoSacramento · 2.7 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Abundant Love and Care for the ElderlyCarmichael · 3.0 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Marylou's Home CareSacramento · 3.1 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Norris Senior HomeSacramento · 3.1 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Royal Gardens Elder CareRancho Cordova · 3.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mount Hood Serenity CareSacramento · 3.4 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Kentfield Estates Ranch RCFESacramento · 3.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Glorious Homes #1Citrus Heights · 3.4 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Best Life Home CareCitrus Heights · 3.5 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Eastern ManorSacramento · 3.6 mi · Mid-size home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- All Seasons HialeahFair Oaks · 4.1 mi · Small home$9,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Splendor Oaks Senior Living #3Fair Oaks · 4.1 mi · Mid-size home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Comfort & CareOrangevale · 4.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Love You MomOrangevale · 4.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunny Beach VillaSacramento · 4.8 mi · Small home$3,200Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Glen Creek Villa II-Res. Care Fac. for the ElderlyOrangevale · 4.9 mi · Small home$4,000Listed 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 21 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.
- 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.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
6501 Linda Way, Carmichael, CA 95608Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Mercy San Juan Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.6 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).
Open directionsThe 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 #347002829 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 5 of 7 documents
Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Unfounded”.
20261 state visit · 1 document
Oct 15, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
We haven’t transcribed this report yet. The complete document is 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 reportRoutine visitReport 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 reportRoutine visitReport 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 reportRoutine visitReport 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
Earlier years2021 to 2022 · 2 documents
20221 state visit · 1 document
Dec 30, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 12/30/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cassie Yang arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct a Required 1-year inspection. LPA met with Licensee, and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA ensured to apply hand sanitizer before entering the facility, and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: surgical mask. The facility currently has six (6) residents with one (1) resident on hospice services. LPA observed the license to not be update for hospice waiver but observed Licensee to have an approved hospice waiver letter. LPA informed Licensee the license will be updated and sent to the facility. LPA and Licensee discussed the possibility of increasing hospice waiver, LPA informed Licensee she will provide Licensee the criteria required in the hospice increase waiver request. LPA and Licensee toured the interior of the facility to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. In areas toured, no immediate health and safety violations were observed. LPA observed sharps, toxics, and medication to be locked and secured. LPA observed the fire extinguisher to be last serviced on 8/11/2022. LPA observed the Administrator Certificate #6011253740 to be expired but was informed by Licensee the renewal was submitted in December 2021. LPA observed Licensee to be have certificates of CEU hours of 81. LPA informed Licensee she will follow up with Administrator Cert unit and provided Licensee the email to Admin Cert unit. Licensee discussed concerns with LPA that all his documents states "Gavril" when the corrective spelling is "Gabriel". LPA informed Licensee she will correct the spelling in the system. LPA obtained a copy of the liability insurance via email by Licensee. As a result of today's inspection, no deficiencies were observed. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 30, 2022
20211 state visit · 1 document
Aug 25, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melana Llopis arrived at the facility unannounced on 08/25/2021 to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Liana Bachis and explained the purpose of the visit. Prior to visit, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms; upon entry LPA completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: Surgical Mask. Additionally, LPA was screened by Administrator, upon entering the facility. LPA and Administrator toured the physical plant together, areas inspected include but are not limited to the following: six (6) resident bedrooms and bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dinning area, backyard, and laundry room. LPA checked the kitchen area for the ability to prepare and store food. Care home has required (2) two day perishable and (7) seven day non-perishable food supply on hand. LPA observed that knives, cleaning products and other toxins were locked away and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed the backyard and perimeter of the care home was free of clutter and debris and there appeared to be no potential safety hazards to the residents in care. Smoke detectors are operational and care home also has a carbon monoxide detector. Fire extinguishers and first aid kit are maintained and ready for emergency use. LPA reviewed infection control procedures to ensure facility is in compliance. LPA checked medication storage and found medication to be locked away and inaccessible to the residents. LPA observed resident medication to be prepoured over 24 hours in advance. LPA reviewed two resident files and one staff file. As a result of today's visit, a deficiency is being cited on form 809D, per California Code of Regulations Title 22. Exit interview conducted, copy of report and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 25, 2021
5 of 6 beds were occupied at the December 16, 2025 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.
License holder
Bachis, Gabriel, licensed since 2005.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2005, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 6
- Total complaints
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2005, 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 | 1 | 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
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.
Frequently asked questions
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 October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Villa Linda licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Villa Linda been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2005, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Villa Linda still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Villa Linda cost?
$4,000 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,250–$4,950. 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 21 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 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 Bachis, Gabriel, per CDSS records as of October 26, 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, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 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 October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Bachis, Gabriel, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2005, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2005, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2005, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2005, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 15, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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