Common meaning
Board & Care commonly describes a small home-like residence offering room, meals, help with daily activities, and 24-hour non-medical supervision.
Decision guide
What is a Board & Care home?
A precise explanation of the small residential-care label.
California license context
California licenses Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly. The pilot uses capacity of six or fewer as a transparent small-home proxy; CDSS does not certify the marketing label Board & Care.
Nursing boundary
Supervision does not mean a licensed nurse is continuously present. Verify staffing, training, nurse access, medication practices, and the process for changing clinical needs.
Official sources and next step
Rules, data, and individual eligibility can change. Check the dated official source and confirm the facility, contract, clinical fit, and payment details directly.