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Woodside Residential Care Facility for Elderly
Mid-size home·Licensed for 14·Castro Valley, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,950 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,900–$6,500
- Home sizeLicensed for 14Mid-size care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit13 of 14 beds occupiedJune 27, 2025 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 8, 2025CDSS inspection record
Woodside Residential Care Facility for Elderly is a mid-size care home in Castro Valley — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 14 residents since 2018. Dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 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 Woodside Residential Care Facility for Elderly
Is Woodside Residential Care Facility for Elderly licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Woodside Residential Care Facility for Elderly licensed for?
14 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Woodside Residential Care Facility for Elderly been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.
Is Woodside Residential Care Facility for Elderly still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Woodside Residential Care Facility for Elderly cost?
$4,950 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,900–$6,500. 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 11 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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 34 other homes of a similar licensed size across Alameda County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $5,735 a month, and the middle figure is $4,500 (n = 34 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date 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 Woodside Residential Care Facility for Elderly 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 Humanity Utopia Group, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Sutter Eden Medical Center is 1 mile away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Woodside Residential Care Facility for Elderly keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Woodside Residential Care Facility for Elderly license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “WOODSIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR ELDERLY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #19200689. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 14 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Humanity Utopia Group, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 8 state inspection visits since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2018, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 8, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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 14 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved by the state
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
State licensing record · September 13, 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 14 NON-AMBULATORY; HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR 2 CLIENTS
945 - ADULTS / ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 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 13, 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 aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Medication management
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Diabetes care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,950a month to start
Likely $3,900–$6,500
From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,950a month
Likely $3,900–$6,650
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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,950likely $3,900–$6,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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 $3,900–$6,650
- $4,950
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,650–$9,600
- $6,950
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 11 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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.
11 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$7,500.
- 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 11 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Willow Creek Alzheimer's & Dementia Care CenterCastro Valley · 0.9 mi · Mid-size home$7,395Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Welcome Home - Castro ValleyCastro Valley · 1.2 mi · Mid-size home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Blessing HomeCastro Valley · 1.5 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Montgomery Springs ManorHayward · 1.8 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Blossom Garden Senior HomeHayward · 2.1 mi · Mid-size home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Anthony's Residential Care HomeSan Leandro · 3.6 mi · Small home$3,700Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Scott VillaHayward · 4.2 mi · Mid-size home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Arcadian Residential CommunityHayward · 4.3 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Leslie Care Home IISan Leandro · 4.4 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Galicia's Tulip Care Home #2Hayward · 4.8 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Andrew Elijah's Guest Home IISan Leandro · 4.9 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 20531 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546Address from the public record · September 13, 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 8 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 2018. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 8, 2025.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 8
- Most recent visit
- August 8, 2025
- Occupied · June 27, 2025 visit
- 13 of 14 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated June 27, 2025. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (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 1
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 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 2018.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 8 documents
Aug 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 08/08/2025 at 10:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ardalan Gharachorloo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Mirriam Paras and explained the purpose of the visit. 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. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 71 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 128 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 serviced on 04/02/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last reviewed on 04/08/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 04/01/2025. LPA reviewed 5 residents records and 5 staff records; all were complete. LPA also reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. The updated copies of the following documents were reviewed:LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan, Liability Insurance ,Current Administrator’s Certificate's renewal documents. ***CONTINUE ON 9099C*** ***CONTINUE FROM 9099*** The following deficiency was observed during the visit: At 11:15 AM, LPA measured the water temperature in common bathroom and kitchen. The water temperature was measured at 128 Degrees Fahrenheit. The above deficiency was observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations. Failure to correct deficiency by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted with Administrator. LIC809D, Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 8, 2025
Jun 27, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not safeguard resident's cash resources.
On 06/27/2025 at 1:45 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Ardalan Gharachorloo and Greg Clark arrived unannounced to conduct an initial 10-day complaint investigation and deliver findings in regard to the allegation above. LPAs met Mirriam Paras, Administrator, and explained the purpose of the visit. During the course of the investigation, LPAs reviewed R1s physician's report dated 03/25/2024. R1 has a diagnosis of dementia. LPAs also interviewed S1 and W1 and toured R1's bedroom. W1 reported that R1 brought $4242 in cash to a to his day program where the funds were counted and sealed in an envelope. Upon R1's return to the facility, R1appeared confused and dropped the envelop and staff helped R1 recover the contents. W1 later discovered that $1500 was missing from the original amount and stated that the facility administrator and staff were notified. S1 added that R1 had a stroke shortly thereafter and was transferred to Hayward Hills Rehab. ***CONTINUE ON 9099C*** Unsubstantiated ***CONTINUE FROM 9099*** In an interview with S1, S1 confirmed that the day program placed the money in an envelope and put the envelop in a bag attached to R1's wheelchair. S1 stated the resident was at the facility for approximately two hours and appeared weak and staff called 911. While R1 was at the facility, staff assisted him in putting all the money they found in his room back in the envelope. S1 has offered to reimburse W1 the amount of money W1 feels is missing from the envelope. S1 further stated that she has no idea where R1 is getting this amount of cash. R1 is currently in the rehab program. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging staff did not safeguard resident's cash resources. We have found that the complaint was unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted, a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 27, 2025 · control 15-AS-20250626110145
Aug 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 08/14/2024 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ardalan Gharachorloo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. At 10:25 AM, LPA met with Administrator,Mariam Paras and explained the purpose of the visit. 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. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 74 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 108.5 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 serviced on 8/14/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 11/23/2022. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 04/08/2024. LPA reviewed 5 residents records and 5 staff records; all were complete. LPA also reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. The following documents were reviewed during the visit :LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan, Liability Insurance and Current Administrator’s Certificate renewal documents. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 14, 2024
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.
Find a detail about life at this home.
Rooms & the spaces they will use
Private bathroom
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Outdoor spaceOutdoor Common Areas
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Room types1 Bedroom · Semi-Private
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Common areasIndoor Common Areas
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Roll-in / accessible shower
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food
Meals provided
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day
Activity types offeredActivities On-site
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Religious services at the home
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Faith, culture & language
Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish · Filipino
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence
Pet types allowedDogs · Cats
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved
Transportation costs extra
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Public transit access claimed
Reported on aplaceformom.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 Alameda County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Baywood Court
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Willow Creek Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Center
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California Mentor - Malabar Home
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Castro Valley Residential Care Home
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