Esther's Residential Care Home
State licensed1224 Bent Drive, Campbell, CA 95008
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Dry Creek Guest Home
San Jose, CaliforniaState inspected Apr 13, 2026, 9 citations since 2022
About Dry Creek Guest Home
Dry Creek Guest Home brings personalized assisted living to San Jose, California, where trained staff support daily activities while residents maintain independence and dignity. Our small-scale community in the 95124 area provides attentive care tailored to individual needs.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#435200281, Licensed
Location
San Jose, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
1856 Dry Creek Road, San Jose, California 95124
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Dry Creek Guest Home. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Dry Creek Guest Home on April 13, 2026.
Since April 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections and 3 complaint visits.
Inspectors issued 4 Type A citations and 5 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 1 complaint, and found 1 allegation substantiated.
Last visit
Apr 13, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
4
Type B citations
5
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Other visits | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Apr 13, 2026, Apr 22, 2025, Apr 5, 2024, Apr 14, 2023, Apr 21, 2022.
Complaints
- October 18, 20241 allegation substantiated, 4 unsubstantiated, 1 unfounded, 2 citations
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 435200281
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- April 16, 1996
- Licensee
- Ignacio, Esther L. & Ven C.
- Administrator
- Ignacio, Esther L.
Location
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1856 Dry Creek RoadSan Jose, CA 95124
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Dry Creek Guest Home had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Dry Creek Guest Home 4 Type A citations and 5 Type B citations since April 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Dry Creek Guest Home last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on April 13, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Dry Creek Guest Home?+
The state investigated 1 complaint since April 2022. Of the allegations, 1 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 4 unsubstantiated and 1 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.