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No sign-in requiredWhat is Board and Care?
Learn what RCFEs are, who they're for, and how they differ from nursing homes.
Read articleBoard & Care vs. Assisted Living
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide which type of care is right.
Read articleHow Much Does Board and Care Cost?
Typical Bay Area price ranges and what's included in the monthly fee.
Read articleMedi-Cal Board & Care in the Bay Area
How the Assisted Living Waiver works and which Bay Area homes accept it.
Read articleRCFE Violations Explained
How to read CDSS inspection records and what violations actually mean.
Read articleBoard & Care Tour Checklist
What to look for when touring a home — questions, red flags, and scoring.
Read articlePremium Guides
PDF · instant email deliveryBay Area Family Care Guide
30 pagesEverything families need to know — costs, Medi-Cal, what to look for, how to tour, and how to make the final decision.
- ✓Cost breakdown by city and county
- ✓Medi-Cal ALW overview
- ✓Red flags when touring
- ✓Questions to ask operators
- ✓How to read violation records
Tour Kit PDF
12 pagesA printable tour kit with 40+ questions, notes space, a scoring worksheet, and a red flags checklist.
- ✓40+ tour questions
- ✓Notes space per question
- ✓Home comparison scoring
- ✓Red flags checklist
- ✓Follow-up question template
Medi-Cal Roadmap PDF
20 pagesStep-by-step guide to qualifying and applying for the Assisted Living Waiver, with county contacts and a document checklist.
- ✓ALW eligibility checklist
- ✓Required documents list
- ✓Bay Area county contacts
- ✓Application timeline
- ✓What to do while on the waitlist
Care Navigator Pro
Get direct operator phone numbers, AI-powered search, side-by-side home comparison, bed availability alerts, and more — for families who want the full picture.