C & M Guest Home

C & M Guest Home is a small retirement home over in Dublin, California, at 8474 Wicklow Lane, and it's licensed for up to 6 residents, so it's not a big, crowded place-it's the sort where you get to know everyone's name, and the owners, Carlito and Erlinda, are known around the home for being caring and loving, which really seems to set the tone for the staff, who people say are kind and patient. The community is pet friendly and offers private or shared rooms, with updated living and kitchen spaces, as well as windows in the front entrance area looking out from near the kitchen seating, which feels a bit like being at a family home. C & M Guest Home serves both independent seniors and those who need assisted living, so there's help with bathing, dressing, toileting, laundry or dry cleaning, medicine management, and even insulin administration and two-person transfers if needed, and the 24-hour staff is right there if anything comes up, providing comfort to both residents and their families. Folks with memory loss find support through dedicated Memory Care services, with a secured layout and alarms to keep residents safe from wandering, plus Alzheimer's-specific programs, music therapy, pet therapy, board games, and planned outings, often tailored for small group needs-there's also a focus on social activities and exercise or fitness programs that try to meet each person's interests and needs. The kitchen serves three homemade meals a day, and they work with special diets, including those for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure, and there's a dining room, a book room or library, and other common areas. C & M Guest Home offers both hospice and respite care, companion care, and coordinates transportation to doctor's visits, errands, faith services, and social events, so families know appointments and spiritual needs can still be met. There's laundry and cleaning, a hairdresser or beauty parlor, and sometimes residents get to use a hot tub, sauna, garden spots, and even a game room, with social nights being not uncommon. The community accepts private pay, long-term care insurance, and Veterans Aid and Attendance, but doesn't take Medicare unless certified. The starting monthly cost for Memory Care runs around $4,500, with room choice and amenities possibly affecting the rate. This guest home has two locations in Dublin, and it's a residential care home listed on A Place For Mom, where families can see reviews-last checked, the score was 8.5 out of 3 reviews-and compare it with other communities. The Department of Aging and Veterans' Services oversee the facility to make sure state requirements are met, offering peace of mind for families looking for a supportive place that respects each senior's dignity and comfort in a more home-like space.