Quick answers
- Is M&E Care licensed?
- M&E Care appears on the official licence list of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential-Elderly”, licence number 79201021, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can M&E Care have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 6. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is M&E Care?
- 461 Limerick Road, Pinole, CA 94564, Contra Costa County, California.
- What is the phone number of M&E Care?
- (510) 669-5015, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, Martinez (about 7.8 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- A Care for Life0.0 mi · Pinole, CA · capacity 4
- Absolute Care for Life0.0 mi · Pinole, CA · capacity 6
- Granada Care Home No 10.0 mi · Pinole, CA · capacity 6
- Granada Care Home No 20.0 mi · Pinole, CA · capacity 6
- Janga Inn LLC0.0 mi · Pinole, CA · capacity 6
- Premiere Home Care0.0 mi · Pinole, CA · capacity 6
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Contra Costa Regional Medical Center7.8 mi · Martinez, CA
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp…9.4 mi · Berkeley, CA
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital and Rehab Center9.6 mi · Vallejo, CA
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Residential-Elderly |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | M&E CARE |
| Licence number | 79201021 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 6 |
| Address | 461 Limerick Road, Pinole, CA 94564 |
| County | Contra Costa |
| State | California |
| Phone | (510) 669‑5015 |
| Licensing agency | California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of California — California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances