Penny's Guest Home

    78 Ryegate Pl, San Ramon, CA 94583
    • Assisted Living

    Warm caring staff, highly recommended

    I'm very grateful for this San Ramon facility - the staff are warm, caring and attentive, residents are treated like family, meals are tailored to preferences, and my loved one is happy, well-fed, clean and receiving high-quality care with no bed sores. I highly recommend them; overall one of the best in the area, just shy of perfect.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Housekeeping and linen services

    Common areas

    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    5.00·(4)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, attentive caregiving staff
    • High-quality clinical care
    • Personalized meal service and dietary accommodations
    • Proactive skin-care and pressure-injury prevention
    • Clean, well-maintained environment
    • Homelike, family-style atmosphere
    • Strong family satisfaction and recommendations

    Cons

    • Limited detail on activity and social programming
    • Unclear availability of specialized clinical services
    • Limited information on staffing levels and shift continuity

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews for Penny's Guest Home present a consistently positive portrait of day-to-day life and basic care. Families emphasize staff warmth and attentiveness, describe residents as well cared for and happy, and commonly recommend the facility. Cleanliness and general facility maintenance are highlighted, and reviewers express gratitude and best-wishes for the program.

    Care quality and staff: Reviewers emphasize attentive, helpful caregiving and describe clinical care as high quality. Several comments reference individualized attention and a family-like treatment style; one specific clinical outcome noted repeatedly was successful prevention of pressure injuries, which suggests routine attention to skin-care and repositioning. The overall tone indicates strong interpersonal skills among staff and satisfaction with responsiveness to residents' needs.

    Dining and nutrition: Meal service is a distinct strength in the reviews. Families report residents are well-fed and that meals can be tailored to individual preferences. This implies flexibility in menu planning and willingness to accommodate dietary needs or likes, which is important for both nutrition and quality of life.

    Activities and social programming: Review content focuses heavily on care, staff, and dining; there is minimal detail about recreational, therapeutic, or structured social programming. Prospective residents and families will likely want direct information from the facility about the frequency, variety, and objectives of activities, as well as opportunities for community engagement and cognitive or physical therapies.

    Facilities and environment: The facility is described as clean and well-maintained, contributing to a homelike atmosphere that families found comforting. While general upkeep and cleanliness are repeatedly praised, reviews do not provide granular detail about unit layouts, private versus shared accommodations, or the condition of outdoor/common spaces; these are appropriate topics for an in-person visit.

    Management and operational patterns: Positive family recommendations and expressions of gratitude suggest effective communication and a satisfaction-oriented approach from management. However, reviews do not specify staffing ratios, shift continuity, or the availability of specialized clinical oversight (for example, memory-care programming or in-house therapy services). Prospective families should request information on staff-to-resident ratios, clinical leadership, and care-planning processes to confirm alignment with specific care needs.

    Notable patterns and guidance: The dominant pattern across reviews is strong family satisfaction driven by compassionate staff, individualized meal service, and attention to basic clinical needs. The primary informational gaps are in activity programming, specialized services, and operational staffing details. For families considering Penny's Guest Home, the positive feedback on interpersonal care and cleanliness is encouraging; follow-up questions should focus on activity offerings, specialized clinical services if needed, and staffing/continuity to ensure the facility meets particular long-term or specialized care requirements.

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    Location

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    Penny's Guest Home is located at 78 Ryegate Pl, San Ramon, CA, 94583.

    About Penny's Guest Home

    Penny's Guest Home sits in San Ramon, California, with other locations in Concord and Pleasant Hill, and has been serving seniors since 1999, providing a calm setting for up to six residents at a time, because it's a board and care home that's state-licensed under California license # 75601514, offering single bedrooms, studios, communal living, and fully furnished rooms that are tidy and ready for settling in, where caregivers help with dressing, bathing, transfers, ambulation, medication, meals, and everyday tasks, while speech and occupational therapy come right to the home when needed. Residents can get help with Parkinson's care, memory care, respite care, skilled nursing, and hospice support, with a registered nurse on weekdays to look after health needs, and there's regular health monitoring along with 24-hour supervision, so families can feel at ease. The staff takes care of incontinence needs, arranges trays for bed-bound meals, and accommodates diabetes and other diets, while the on-site chef prepares meals and snacks, and personalized menus are easy for folks living with dementia.

    Outdoors, the gardens and patio areas are kept lovely and quiet, giving everyone a place to walk or just relax, and there are daily scheduled activities, chapel services, movie shows in the theater room, and small gatherings in the communal library or café area, if residents like a bit of company. Parking's available for family, and a concierge helps with things like medical appointments, move-in planning, bill paying, or even handling insurance claims and power of attorney, all aimed at making daily life less stressful for both the residents and their families. Housekeeping and laundry happen every day, with linens freshened and rooms cleaned, and there's WiFi, cable or satellite TV, a telephone in each room, and in-room emergency response systems, so help is always close by. For those who need medicine, the facility works with a pharmacy to order and store medications safely, and a health team gives reminders or manages medication directly. Penny's Guest Home also supports seniors in independent living, dementia and Alzheimer's care, temporary respite needs, and full nursing care, usually for people 60 or older, and builds personalized support based on what each person requires. The environment is warm, inviting, and designed for comfort, for those who want a smaller community with active support and healthcare staff always around, and the license means the home meets all California's standards for senior care.

    People often ask...

    Penny's Guest Home offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,500 per month.

    Penny's Guest Home offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 78 Ryegate Pl, San Ramon, CA 94583.

    No, Penny's Guest Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number075601514
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseePENNY'S GUEST HOME, LLC
    EffectiveJuly 28th, 2010
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    Inspection Reports

    9

    Reports

    3

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    1

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    15 Jul 2025Inspection
    Found safety measures and living conditions met requirements. No deficiencies cited.
    30 May 2024Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies cited and safety measures, medication storage, and resident records appeared in order.
    10 Jan 2024Inspection
    Observed unlocked cleaning supplies under the kitchen and bathroom sinks, posing an immediate safety risk.
    • Type A87309(a)
    10 Jan 2024Inspection
    Investigated an incident involving a resident's death and reviewed the death certificate and physician's report. No deficiencies were cited.
    10 Jan 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging cockroaches. Found no live cockroaches during the visit, with one dead cockroach behind the kitchen oven display.
    26 Jul 2022Inspection
    Observed unlocked liquid medication stored in the refrigerator, creating an immediate health and safety risk.
    • Type A87705(f)(2)
    16 Jul 2021Inspection
    Observed infection control measures in place, with adequate PPE and supplies; no deficiencies were cited.
    15 Oct 2019Inspection
    Observed deficiencies in staff background clearances during inspection. Required corrective action.
    10 Oct 2019Inspection
    Inspection conducted on 10/10/19 showed facility clean, well maintained, adequate food supply, and appropriate temperature levels.
    • Type A87705(f)(2)

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