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California Mentor - Malabar Home

4639 Malabar Ave

Castro Valley, CA 94546

4 beds • Est. 2018 (7 years)


FYI Safety Score

8.8 Good

6 state citations and 4 verified complaints since 2021 across 23 inspections, including 1 serious citation. The most significant substantiated complaint, investigated in November 2023, found that staff had incorrectly dispensed medications to residents and that the facility had falsified resident records; investigators issued a minor citation for failure to assist residents with medication administration as required. In June 2024, a complaint was substantiated confirming that staff failed to ensure a resident's care needs were met after a resident's vomit was not cleaned up in a timely manner, with a minor citation issued. A March 2022 substantiated complaint found the facility was not maintaining adequate staffing levels as required by regulation, resulting in a minor citation for personnel requirements. The 2 most recent complaint visits, in February 2026, both resulted in unsubstantiated findings. The June 2025 annual inspection found physical plant and safety conditions in order.


Why we like it

California Mentor - Malabar Home is a 4-bed small residential care home in Castro Valley. This facility does not appear to have a website.

Contact them directly for details about services, availability, and pricing.

  • Intimate home setting

    Only 4 beds — a small, personal environment where staff can give individualized attention to each resident.

  • Clean inspection record

    Zero citations across all state inspections on record. A clean record suggests consistent compliance with California’s care standards.

  • Limited information available

    This facility does not have a website, which limits the information we can provide. We recommend contacting them directly to learn about their services, staffing, and care approach.


Pricing

Assisted Living

1 Bedroom$6,357/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.


Where you'll live

4639 Malabar Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is California Mentor - Malabar Home?
California Mentor - Malabar Home has a FYI Safety Score of 8.8 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 5 state citations and 4 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 22 inspections.
How much does California Mentor - Malabar Home cost?
California Mentor - Malabar Home starts at $6,357 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does California Mentor - Malabar Home offer memory care?
California Mentor - Malabar Home does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does California Mentor - Malabar Home accept Medi-Cal?
California Mentor - Malabar Home is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was California Mentor - Malabar Home last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to California Mentor - Malabar Home was on 2026-02-05. The facility has received 22 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does California Mentor - Malabar Home have?
California Mentor - Malabar Home has 5 state citations and 4 verified complaints since 2021 across 22 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 8.8 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has California Mentor - Malabar Home been in operation?
California Mentor - Malabar Home has been licensed for 7 years in Castro Valley, California, with a licensed capacity of 4 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
019200735
Size
4 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
July 11, 2018 (7 years)
Licensee
National Mentor Healthcare Llc
Administrator
Joseph Farrish Iii
Phone
(909) 483-2505
Address
4639 Malabar Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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