A & J Assisted Living Facility
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A & J Assisted Living Facility is a 53-bed assisted living and memory care community at 130 Vale Street in Daly City, California. The community operates under CDSS license 415601066, issued March 17, 2020. Juliet Pacaldo serves as administrator, and the licensee is Pacaldo LLC. Daly City is the second-most populous city in San Mateo County, located immediately south of San Francisco on the San Francisco Peninsula.
Community Snapshot
| Detail | Value |
| Address | 130 Vale Street, Daly City, CA 94014 |
| County | San Mateo |
| Licensed Capacity | 53 residents |
| License Number | 415601066 (CDSS) |
| License Date | March 17, 2020 |
| Licensee | Pacaldo LLC |
| Administrator | Juliet Pacaldo |
| Facility Type | Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) |
| Care Types | Assisted Living, Memory Care |
| Room Types | 1 Bedroom, Semi-Private, Studio |
| Phone | (650) 755-0411 |
What Type of Community Is A & J Assisted Living Facility?
A & J Assisted Living Facility is a Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) facility licensed by the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division. Under California Title 22, an RCFE provides housing, meals, and assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and personal care – but does not provide skilled nursing services, which would require a separate license category (Skilled Nursing Facility).
The community offers both assisted living and memory care services, with a licensed capacity of 53 residents.
Who Operates A & J Assisted Living Facility?
A & J Assisted Living Facility is operated by Pacaldo LLC, a California-licensed entity that holds the CDSS license. Juliet Pacaldo is the listed administrator on the CDSS license record. The community has held its license continuously since March 17, 2020 – over five years of operation under the same family ownership.
What Services Does the Community Offer?
As a licensed RCFE under California Title 22, A & J Assisted Living Facility provides the standard scope of RCFE services:
24-hour supervision and security – continuous staff coverage required under RCFE licensing
Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing
Medication management and administration – assistance with prescription medications per California regulations
Nutritionist-approved daily meals
Housekeeping services
Three room type options – 1 Bedroom, Semi-Private, and Studio configurations
For specific information about room availability, dining accommodations, or care program details, families should contact the community directly at (650) 755-0411.
What Memory Care Services Are Provided?
For residents living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or other forms of cognitive decline, A & J Assisted Living Facility offers memory care services alongside its assisted living program. Memory care residents receive the same 24-hour supervision and ADL assistance as other residents, with additional attention to the specific needs of cognitive decline – consistent routines, familiar caregivers, and a supervised environment that reduces wandering risk while supporting dignity and engagement.
For specifics about memory care programming, secure-area design, and caregiver-to-resident ratios in the memory care portion of the community, families should ask during tours – these operational details vary across RCFEs and aren't standardized by California Title 22.
How Is On-Site Medical Care Arranged?
Like all California RCFEs, A & J Assisted Living Facility does not provide on-site physician care – residents retain their own physicians and receive medical care through external providers. For families just moving a senior into the community, the transition often raises practical questions about how routine medical care will work in the new setting.
Doctor2me physicians visit residents directly at the community for routine checkups, chronic condition management (hypertension, diabetes, heart disease), medication reviews, and acute issues that don't warrant emergency room care. For residents who recently moved in, having a physician come to the community keeps medical visits in the new familiar environment rather than requiring transportation to outside clinics during an already-disruptive period.
Doctor2me also handles the Physician's Report California requires before admission to an RCFE – which can simplify the move-in process when the prospective resident is transitioning from a hospital, rehab facility, or longtime home where transportation to an outside clinic isn't easy.
What About Durable Medical Equipment for Residents?
Many RCFE residents need durable medical equipment (DME) – hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen concentrators, CPAP machines, bathroom safety equipment, mobility products, incontinence supplies. DME differs from disposable medical supplies in that it's designed for repeated use over an extended period and is typically covered under Medicare Part B, Medi-Cal, or commercial health insurance when prescribed by a physician.
Medlife Medical Supply, Inc. is a DME provider in the Doctor2me network that has been serving California residents since 1996. The company specializes in Durable Medical Equipment and is contracted with Medicare, Medi-Cal, Healthnet, and LA Care, among other insurance plans. Medlife's compassionate staff guides families through the order and qualification process, and technicians deliver, install, and train the patient or caregiver on the prescribed equipment.
What About Financial Help When Major Health Changes Require Transition?
Sometimes a move into a community like A & J Assisted Living Facility happens as part of a larger transition – the family decides the longtime home is no longer practical, the senior needs more support than family caregivers can provide, or a major medical event has shifted the picture. When the move requires accessing home equity to fund care, families face logistical and financial complexity that medical providers can't help with.
Senior Home Transitional Services (SHTS) is a California-licensed senior transition company in the Doctor2me network. The company describes its core mission as "guiding senior individuals through a seamless transition from their home to a senior community" – with the tagline "Funding Care. Easing Transitions. Honoring Every Senior's Next Chapter." SHTS holds CA DRE License #01935760 (real estate) and NMLS License #1065145 (mortgage), meaning the company is licensed to operate across California in both the real estate and mortgage areas that senior transitions typically involve.
Three core services help bridge the financial gap during transition:
Bridge Loans for Seniors – short-term loans designed to provide temporary financing until the senior secures permanent financing or fulfills certain conditions (such as the sale of their existing home). Bridge loans let a senior move into assisted living, memory care, or with family before their longtime home is sold; the loan is repaid when the home sells, so families don't have to choose between waiting for a sale and accessing care immediately.
Real Estate Solutions – guidance on selling the home, either by selling to a direct buyer (faster, fewer contingencies, sometimes lower price) or by working with an experienced Realtor to sell the home the traditional way (potentially higher price, longer timeline). SHTS works with families to match the sale approach to the urgency of the transition.
Where Is A & J Assisted Living Facility Located?
A & J Assisted Living Facility is at 130 Vale Street in Daly City, California – the second-most populous city in San Mateo County, located immediately south of San Francisco on the San Francisco Peninsula. Daly City has approximately 101,000 residents (2024 estimate), covers 7.64 square miles, and is sometimes called the "Gateway to the Peninsula" because of its location at the connection between San Francisco and the rest of the Peninsula.
The Vale Street neighborhood sits between San Bruno Mountain to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west – a Bay Area location with relatively mild coastal weather year-round. The area is in ZIP code 94014, which also covers portions of Colma (the small town immediately south of Daly City).
For tour scheduling, availability, and assessments, families can contact A & J Assisted Living Facility directly at (650) 755-0411.
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Address: 130 Vale Street, Daly City, CA 94014, San Mateo County