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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,100 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,200–$6,300
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitMarch 23, 2026CDSS inspection record
Vira Care at Aspen is a small care home in Concord — 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 2023. 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 Vira Care at Aspen
Is Vira Care at Aspen licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Vira Care at Aspen licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Vira Care at Aspen been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Vira Care at Aspen still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Vira Care at Aspen cost?
$5,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,200–$6,300. 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 18 small homes within 3 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 10 other homes of a similar licensed size in Concord that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,800 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 10 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 Vira Care at Aspen 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 Vira Care, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
John Muir Medical Center-Concord Campus is 2.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Vira Care at Aspen 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.
Vira Care at Aspen license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “VIRA CARE AT ASPEN”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #79201239. 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 Vira Care, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is March 23, 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
- 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 6 NON-AMBULATORY. ROOM BY COMMON AREA IS FOR STAFF USE ONLY. APPROVED 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
Covelight estimate
$5,100a month to start
Likely $4,200–$6,300
From 18 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,100a month
Likely $4,200–$6,450
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
Starting monthly rate$5,100likely $4,200–$6,300
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 small homes within 3 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 $4,200–$6,450
- $5,100
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,900–$9,550
- $7,100
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.
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 18 small homes within 3 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.
18 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,450–$6,900.
- 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 18 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Aspen Senior LivingConcord · 0.1 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Horizon LivingConcord · 0.2 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Elisabeth Care HomePleasant Hill · 0.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Ohana Home for SeniorsConcord · 0.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Ramona Care HomePleasant Hill · 0.7 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Bermuda Residential Care HomeConcord · 1.1 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Buttercup Care HomeConcord · 1.2 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Better Living of Walnut CreekWalnut Creek · 1.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek)Walnut Creek · 1.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Maureen HousePleasant Hill · 1.7 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Welcome Home Senior Residence (Concord 2)Concord · 1.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- A Place for SeniorsWalnut Creek · 1.7 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Wimbledon Walnut Creek Care HomeWalnut Creek · 2.1 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Emerald Care Home IIConcord · 2.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Penny's Guest Home BillingsConcord · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Aaron's Advance Care HomeWalnut Creek · 2.8 mi · Small home$3,395Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Assisted LivingConcord · 2.9 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Ag Health CareWalnut Creek · 2.9 mi · Small home$3,395Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1111 Aspen Drive, Concord, CA 94520Address 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 2023, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2023. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 23, 2026.
- On file since
- 2023
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- March 23, 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 2023.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Mar 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 03/23/2026 at 8:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrew Christy arrived unannounced to conduct the 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Elvira Vahid, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility currently houses five (5) residents with a max capacity of six (6) residents. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed. A comfortable indoor temperature is maintained at 69.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 128.4 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last purchased on 02/26/2026. At 10:00AM, LPA reviewed five (5) resident files and five (5) staff files, all found to be complete. The emergency disaster plan was last reviewed 03/01/2026. Quarterly emergency drills were last conducted 03/02/2026. A review of resident medications and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) found no outstanding errors. Continued on LIC809C..... Continued from LIC809..... The following deficiency was cited during the inspection: At 9:15AM, the hot water temperature in the shared resident bathroom measured to 128.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Deficiencies are cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC809D. Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights, was made available to the Licensee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 23, 2026
Mar 26, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 03/26/2025 at 2:30PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Carol Fowler and Yasamin Brown conducted an unannounced 1-Year Required inspection. LPA met with Caregiver, Guadeliza Evangelista. The administrator arrived at 3:50PM. Second Administrator, Marc Rico arrived at the facility at 4:30PM. Second administrator, Marc Rico holds a current certificate which expires on 10/23/2026. Administrator, Elvira Vahid certificate has expired as of 10/23/2024. Administrator Elvira stated she completed her 20 hours of training's and will update certificate in the near future. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. LPA toured the facility with Caregiver including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, garage, common area, and back yard. The facility consists of four (4) total bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 112.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. Smoke detectors/ carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last purchased on 03/26/2025 during visit. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 01/05/2025. Continued from LIC809. LPAs reviewed six (6) staff records which were incomplete. LPAs Reviewed four (4) resident records which were found incomplete. LPAs requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 04/02/2025. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report Resident roster LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (last page) Liability Insurance LPAs observed the following deficiencies: At 3:00Pm, LPAs observed syringes and doorknob missing in room #3. At 3:05PM, LPAs observed an unlocked garage door which contained medications, bleach, tide, Zinc, Vision formula, collagen, and Liposomal medication. At 3:15PM, LPAs observed facility did not have 7 days of non perishable and 2 day perishable foods. At 3:17PM, LPAs observed a roach trap on the kitchen counter and a roach crawling on the dishwasher. At 4:00Pm, LPAs conducted record review and witnessed staff and resident records are incomplete. Deficiencies are cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC809D. Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy the appeal rights and this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 26, 2025
Apr 25, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 4/25/2024 at 9:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Hall conducted an unannounced 1-Year Required inspection. LPA met with Caregiver, Rodelia Pauligue. LPA spoke with Administrator, Elvira Vahid, via telephone and LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator currently holds a certificate (#6042528740) that expires on 10/23/2024. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. LPA toured the facility with Caregiver including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, garage, common area, and back yard. The facility consists of four (4) total bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 124.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Smoke detectors/ carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last purchased on 1/3/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 11/8/2023. Continued on LIC809. Continued from LIC809. Four (4) staff records were reviewed. One (1) staff did not have first aid and health screening. All five (5) resident records were reviewed and complete. LPA reviewed a sample of residents medication. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 5/2/2024. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report Resident roster LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (last page) Liability Insurance LPA observed the following deficiencies: At 10:15am, LPA observed bedroom #1 remodeled. Partial wall and a closet added. At 10:30am, LPA observed staff sleeping in garage. Two folding cots, clothing, medication, shoes, bedding. At 10:35am, LPA observed exit gate on left side of house with padlock. At 10:35am, LPA observed new ADU used for office in backyard. At 11:45am, LPA observed during record review R4 had prescribed medication that haven't been given. *An total amount of $500.00 will be cited on today's date for locked gate* Deficiencies are cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC809D. Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy the appeal rights and this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 25, 2024
The state marks this report as 6 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 5. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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 Contra Costa County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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$7,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Blue Horizon Living
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$5,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
Elisabeth Care Home
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$3,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
A Ohana Home for Seniors
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$4,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Welcome Home Senior Residence(Concord)
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$4,650 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Apple Gardens Home
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