Common Destiny Care Home
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Residential Care · Fremont, CA

Common Destiny Care Home

Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Residential Care · Fremont, CA

Overview of Common Destiny Care Home

Common Destiny Home, located in Fremont, CA, is a close-knit senior living community and residential care home for the elderly. Here, they provide quality care for their residents in need of assistance with daily living activities. Their basic services include regular wellness checks and observation for changes in physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning, medication management, and 24/7 staff availability.

The residents of Common Destiny Home also receive assistance in transportation arrangements, and assistance to gain access to supportive services. They also offer additional services such as housekeeping, laundry, and bedside care and tray services for minor temporary illness, or surgery recovery.

Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1321 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1321st out of 1648 homes in California for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
14 years in operation Rank #512 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 512th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 61 / 100 Rank #1011 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1011th out of 2087 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #500 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 500th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
5 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJanuary 12, 2012
CountyAlameda
RCFE Number015601481

Ownership & Operating Entity

Common Destiny Care Home is legally operated by Common Destiny, LLC, and administered by Marvin Tom.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsDaily Care, Health Support, Home Services

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

10 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1078 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1078th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 71 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 10 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 5 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (100% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (200% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (175% above)
• Citations per year (100% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Citations per inspection (at CA avg)
3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
Latest Inspection January 6, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2010 This facility has 100% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (20 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 100% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 93 This facility has 200% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 200% worse Rank #1029 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1029th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 114 This facility has 175% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 175% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 52.5 This facility has 100% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 100% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 3.33.3 This facility has citations per inspection in line with the California average (3.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).— At avg

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 616 This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 63% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 17 This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • January 7, 2025 inspection found 7 deficiencies including unlocked knives and insulin accessible to residents, unsafe backyard storage, locked side gate posing immediate safety risk, and inaccurate medication records.
  • January 6, 2026 annual inspection cited failure to conduct required quarterly emergency, disaster, and fire drills, with only one drill completed in the past year.
  • January 27, 2023 infection control inspection found no deficiencies, confirming compliance with PPE, locked sharps, and safety equipment requirements.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Places of interest near Common Destiny Care Home

Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fremont's city center to Common Destiny Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.53 miles to nearest hospital (St. Rose Hospital)

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83.3% -Common Destiny, LLCPrivate Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Common Destiny Care Home is located in Fremont, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Common Destiny Care Home

What neighborhood is Common Destiny Care Home in?

Common Destiny Care Home is in the Northgate neighborhood of Fremont.

Who is the owner of Common Destiny Care Home?

Common Destiny Care Home is legally operated by Common Destiny, LLC, and administered by Marvin Tom.

Is Common Destiny Care Home in a walkable area?

Common Destiny Care Home has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Common Destiny Care Home?

Common Destiny Care Home's occupancy is 83%.

Are pets allowed at Common Destiny Care Home?

No, Common Destiny Care Home has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Common Destiny Care Home?

Marvin Tom is the administrator of Common Destiny Care Home.

How many beds does Common Destiny Care Home have?

Common Destiny Care Home has 6 beds.

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