California Mentor - Malabar Home
About California Mentor - Malabar Home
California Mentor - Malabar Home is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in Castro Valley, Alameda County, California, offering assisted living. Licensed for 4 residents. The monthly price shown is a Chapter estimate for this area and care level — the community can claim this listing and publish its verified pricing.
Last state inspection visit: July 15, 2026 · 5 citations in about five years
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Medi-Cal & Medicare
Not on the state's list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers as of May 11, 2026, so Medi-Cal is unlikely to cover care here — ask the community, since the list changes. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
How Medi-Cal, ALW & Medicare work for assisted living · ALW homes in Alameda County
State inspection record
For comparison, 21% of small homes (6 beds or fewer) in Alameda County have no Type A citations, and the typical one has 3 Type A citations and 5 Type B citations. Larger homes get visited and cited more often, so compare like with like, and read what each citation was for.
What these terms mean
- Type A citations are the most serious: a violation that poses an immediate or substantial risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
- Type B citations are less serious violations that could become a risk to residents if they aren't corrected.
- Substantiated: The state found the allegation was true.
- Not proven (inconclusive or unsubstantiated): There wasn't enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
- Unfounded: The state found the allegation was false or couldn't have happened.
Read California Mentor - Malabar Home's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record
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California Mentor - Malabar Home cost & FAQ
How much does California Mentor - Malabar Home cost?
California Mentor - Malabar Home's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $6,500: base rent of about $5,400 plus a typical assisted living add-on of about $1,100. Expect a one-time community fee of around $3,000. This is an estimate based on Castro Valley-area prices for this care level; California Mentor - Malabar Home hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.
What does the monthly price at California Mentor - Malabar Home include?
The all-in figure combines base rent (room, meals and basic services) with the typical care add-on for average needs. Care costs rise with the level of help a resident needs, so ask California Mentor - Malabar Home for an assessment-based quote.
What type of care does California Mentor - Malabar Home provide?
California Mentor - Malabar Home is listed for assisted living. It holds California state license #019200735 and is licensed for up to 4 residents.
Does California Mentor - Malabar Home accept Medi-Cal?
California Mentor - Malabar Home is not on the state's list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers as of May 11, 2026, so Medi-Cal is unlikely to cover care here. Ask the community directly, since the list changes. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
Has California Mentor - Malabar Home had any state citations or complaints?
In about the last five years of California Community Care Licensing records (as of October 27, 2026), the state visited California Mentor - Malabar Home 22 times, most recently on July 15, 2026. It received 1 Type A citation (the most serious kind) and 4 Type B citations. The state investigated 11 complaints: 4 allegations were substantiated, 17 not proven and 0 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.
How do I tour California Mentor - Malabar Home?
Pick a time in the tour booker on this page and your request goes to California Mentor - Malabar Home only. Chapter never sells your information, and you won't get calls from referral agents. You can also call the community directly at (909) 483-2505.
Compare prices nearby: senior living costs in Castro Valley · 2026 California cost report