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Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek)
Small home·Licensed for 6·Walnut Creek, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Starting rate$5,000 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitDecember 18, 2025CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderCardinal Care Management, LLCSince 2006 · 4 licensed homes
Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek) is a small care home in Walnut Creek — 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 2006. Dementia 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 Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek)
Is Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek) licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek) licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek) been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek) still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek) cost?
$5,000 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in Walnut Creek that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,421 to $6,500 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 7 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 Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek) 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 Cardinal Care Management, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Cardinal Care Management, LLC — at least 4 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
John Muir Medical Center-Walnut Creek Campus is 1.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek) keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Welcome Home Senior Residence (Walnut Creek) license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “WELCOME HOME SENIOR RESIDENCE (WALNUT CREEK)”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #75601180. 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 Cardinal Care Management, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is December 18, 2025, 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 by the state
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- BedriddenApproved by the state
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. 6 (SIX) NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 1 (ONE) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN RESIDENT IN ROOM #5 ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6 (SIX) RESIDENTS.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — 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?”
Care & day-to-day support
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Respite / short-term stays
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Assistance with transfers
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Medication management
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Diabetic / carbohydrate-controlled diet
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Building is wheelchair accessible
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Nights & staffing
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Emergency call system
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
What it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$5,000a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$5,000a month
Likely $5,000–$5,600
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 · where the price comes from
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$5,000this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.
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 $5,000–$5,600
- $5,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,100
- $7,000
Costs & moving in
Payment methodsCredit card
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
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 worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.
17 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,400–$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 17 nearby homes behind this estimate
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- A Place for SeniorsWalnut Creek · 0.2 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Welcome Home Senior Residence (Concord 2)Concord · 0.3 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Wimbledon Walnut Creek Care HomeWalnut Creek · 0.5 mi · Small home$8,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Bermuda Residential Care HomeConcord · 0.7 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Buttercup Care HomeConcord · 0.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aaron's Advance Care HomeWalnut Creek · 1.3 mi · Small home$3,395Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Ramona Care HomePleasant Hill · 1.3 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Ag Health CareWalnut Creek · 1.3 mi · Small home$3,395Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Camellia Garden Care VillaWalnut Creek · 1.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
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- Elisabeth Care HomePleasant Hill · 1.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Horizon LivingConcord · 1.8 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Ohana Home for SeniorsConcord · 2.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Emerald Care Home IIConcord · 2.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Maureen HousePleasant Hill · 2.5 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Heatherwood Memory CareWalnut Creek · 2.6 mi · Mid-size home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 2421 Wasden Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94598Address 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 2022, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2006. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated December 18, 2025.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- December 18, 2025
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 2006.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents
Dec 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 12/18/2025 at 1:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct this Required Annual Inspection. Upon entry, the LPA stated the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Salve Regina Piguing and Applicant Dennis Sayson. The LPA toured the facility including but not limited to residents’ rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas and the backyard. The LPA observed adequate lighting for the comfort and safety of residents in all rooms. Inside and outside areas are free of obstruction and no bodies of water. The temperature in the living room was measured at 70.7 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature was measured at 112.1 degrees Fahrenheit, which was within the safe range of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and slip-resistant mats. There is more than the minimum of a one-week supply of nonperishable food and 2 days of perishable food. Centrally stored medications, sharps, and toxic cleaners are inaccessible to residents in care. The LPA observed the required postings in the facility, including the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Complaint Poster, Ombudsman and Personal Rights posters, and the Theft and Loss Policy. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be in operating condition. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and replaced within one year on 11/7/2025. The Emergency Disaster Plan was last reviewed on 12/18/2025. Emergency, disaster, and fire drills are conducted quarterly; the most recent drill was conducted on 9/27/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Liability insurance certificate expires on 5/30/2026. The LPA reviewed 5 resident records and 5 staff records. No citations were issued during the inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 18, 2025
Jan 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 1/17/2024 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct an annual required inspection. The LPA informed Staff Members Fe Alolod and Salve (Regina) Piquing of the reason for visit. At approximately 1:30 PM, Executive Director (ED) Racquel Flores and Licensee Steve Chou arrived at the facility. The LPA inspected the facility inside and outside with the staff and licensee. The inspection included the kitchen, dining area, living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, and yards. An adequate amount of food supplies were observed, more than the required minimum of 2 days of perishable and 7 days of non-perishable food. The central storage for medications and cleaning supplies were stored in locked cabinets. Facility has a fully functioning 2-in-1 smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Facility conducts disaster/emergency and fire drills on a quarterly basis; records showed that the most recent drill was conducted on 10/24/2024. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and last serviced on 11/18/2024. The indoor temperature in the living room was 68.4 degrees Fahrenheit and the maximum hot water temperature was 110.4 degrees Fahrenheit, both within the acceptable temperature range. The LPA reviewed 4 resident and 5 staff records. No citations were issued during this inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 17, 2025
Apr 9, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Health Checks
On 4/9/2024 at 3:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Sampair arrived at facility unannounced to conduct this case management visit. Upon arrival, the LPA stated the purpose of the visit to Licensee Steve Chou, which was to verify the health and safety of their new resident who was admitted on 4/6/2024 due to the fire at Casa Blanca Homes (071441125). At 3:15 PM, the LPA observed Resident R1 in their room. They were safe and healthy in their bed. The Licensee stated that the last of their belongings were brought only an hour earlier. No citations issued during this visit. Exit interview conducted with Caregiver Rio Clark and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 9, 2024
Jan 22, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 1/22/2024 at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct the Required Annual Inspection of the facility. Upon arrival, LPA stated the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Arnel Corpuz. Licensee Steve Chou and Administrator Raquel Flores arrived at approximately 11:45 AM. The LPA reviewed the records of 5 staff members; inspected the kitchen, living room, 1 bathroom, and 1 resident bedroom. All indoor passageways were free of obstruction. LPA observed a 7 day supply of nonperishable and 2 day supply of perishable foods on hand. 1 Type-A citation and 1 Type-B citation were issued (for details refer to LIC809-D). By 1/29/2024, Licensee will send updated forms to LPA: · LIC500 - Personnel Report · LIC308 - Designation of Facility Responsibility · LIC610E - Emergency/Disaster Plan · Evidence of Liability Insurance Required Annual Inspection incomplete. LPA shall return unannounced to complete the inspection at a later date and time. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided via email to the Licensee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 22, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Cardinal Care Management, LLC, licensed since 2006, operates 4 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
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.
Find a detail about life at this home.
Rooms & the spaces they will use
Private rooms
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Outdoor spaceWalking paths · Garden
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Common areasDining room
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Room typesStudio
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
LaundryDone by staff
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Rooms come furnished
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
AmenitiesMove-in coordination
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Telephone in the room
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food
All-day or flexible dining
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Food allergy management
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Meal timesScheduled meals
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day
Activity types offeredMovie nights
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Faith, culture & language
Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish · Cantonese
Reported on seniorly.com · source dated August 24, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence
Residents may bring a pet
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
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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Belrose Care Home
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Francis House
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Belrose Care Home III
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Better Living of Walnut Creek
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