California · Burlingame

Burlingame Villa, Inc..

RCFE27 bedsDementia-trained staff
Facility · Burlingame
A 27-bed RCFE with one citation on file.
Licensed beds
27
Last inspection
Jan 2026
Last citation
Nov 2025
Operated by
Burlingame Villa, Inc.
Snapshot

A medium home, reviewed on public record.

Peer Comparison

Compared to 21 California facilities with a similar number of beds.

RCFE · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better performance on inspection record. Source: California Dept. of Social Services · Community Care Licensing.

Severity rank
30th%
Weighted citations per bed.
peer median
0
100
Repeat rank
Not enough repeat citations
among peers to rank.
Repeat deficiencies as share of total.
Frequency rank
50th%
Deficiencies per inspection.
peer median
0
100

Rankings based on 36-month CDSS inspection data. Severity and frequency: fewer citations = higher percentile. Repeat rate: lower repeat citation share = higher percentile.

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The Record

Citation history, plotted month by month.

1 deficiency on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.

Peer median 1 · dashed
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peer median
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Jul 2024as of Jun 2026

Finding distribution

1 total · 36 months

Scope × Severity (CMS A–L)

Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Sev 4 · IJ
J
K
L
Sev 3
G1
H
I
Sev 2
D
E
F
Sev 1
A
B
C
The Rulebook

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State requirements with the exact regulation citation, plain-language explanation, and a question to ask on tour. Rules this facility has been cited for appear first.

What dementia-care training must staff complete?22 CCR §87705 / HSC §1569.625
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Plain language

Because a facility markets dementia or Alzheimer's care, state law mandates higher training standards: 12 hours of initial dementia training (6 hours before a staff member works independently with residents, 6 more within the first 4 weeks), 8 hours of annual dementia in-service every year thereafter, and an administrator must include 8 hours of dementia-specific continuing education in every 2-year recertification cycle. Training must cover individualized care plans, behavioral expressions, appropriate supervision, and the facility's dementia care philosophy.

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The facility has 1 serious citation on file across all inspections — can you provide your corrective-action plan for the cited item, and show families any documentation of remediation steps taken?

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Five complaints are on file with CDSS — were any substantiated, and what remediation did the facility take in response to substantiated findings?

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The most recent inspection was conducted on January 6, 2026 — can you walk families through the findings from that visit and provide a copy of the deficiency notice if one was issued?

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Full Inspection Record

Every inspection visit, verbatim.

8 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.

8
reports on file
1
total deficiencies
1
severe (Type A)
2026-01-06
Other Visit
No findings

Plain-language summary

A state licensing analyst visited the facility on January 6, 2026, to follow up after the resident reported a spine compression fracture that was discovered in mid-December 2025. The facility stated there was no incident at the facility that caused the injury, and the resident's hospital records indicated a pre-existing condition that could have contributed to the fracture. No violations were found during the visit.

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On January 6, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Murial Han conducted a Case Management visit to follow up on an incident that was reported by the facility. LPA met with the administrator and explained the purpose of today's visit. On December 15, 2025, the facility reported an incident that happened on December 12, 2025, concerning resident 1 (R1) who was complaining of having back pain and was diagnosed with compression fracture in the spine at the hospital. R1 returned to the facility on the same day. During today's visit, LPA observed R1 in the room on a recliner sofa and appeared to be comfortable. R1 did not remember going to the hospital but stated that he/she was comfortable and did not have any pain. R1 stated that everyone at the facility took well care of him/her. Based on the hospital records, R1 has a diagnosis that could have contributed to the compression fracture. LPA interviewed the administrator who stated that there were no incidents that happened in which could have resulted in the injury. The administrator stated that R1 is doing well and is being seen by the home health team. No deficiency is cited today. This report is reviewed and discussed with the administrator. A copy is provided.

2026-01-06
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings

Plain-language summary

On January 6, 2026, inspectors followed up on an incident from December 14, 2025, when a resident appeared to be choking while eating; staff performed the Heimlich maneuver and called 911, and the resident recovered without hospitalization. The resident's physician ordered a change to a softer diet with smaller bites, speech therapy, and a swallowing assessment, which the facility confirmed it had implemented. No violations were found.

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On January 6, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Murial Han conducted a Case Management visit to follow-up on an incident that was reported by the facility. LPA met with the administrator and explained the purpose of today's visit. On December 23, 2025, the facility report an incident that happened on December 14, 2025 concerning resident #1 (R1) who appeared to be choking while eating in the dining room. Sequently, staff performed Heimlich Maneuver and called 911. When the paramedics arrived, R1 appeared to be back to baseline and R1 was not transferred to the hospital. During today's visit, the administrator stated that R1's physician and responsible party were notified of the incident. The administrator stated that the physician changed R1's diet to mechanical soft with small bites and ordered speech therapy and swallowing assessment test. The administrator stated that the facility has followed the physician's order and changed R1's diet and the responsible party will arrange for the swallowing assessment test and speech therapy. During today's LPA interviewed the kitchen staff who was able to report that they were serving R1 mechanical soft diet with small bites. LPA observed R1 eating lunch in the dining and the administrator confirmed that the consistency of the lunch was mechanical soft diet. No deficiency is cited today. This report is reviewed and discussed with the administrator. A copy is provided.

2025-11-13
Other Visit
Type A · 1 finding

Plain-language summary

On November 13, 2025, inspectors conducted a follow-up visit after the facility reported that on November 6, 2025, a staff member gave one resident medication intended for another resident because she became distracted when the first resident unexpectedly entered the dining room; the staff member had received training on proper medication administration procedures but did not follow them. The inspector cited a violation because the staff member failed to verify the correct resident and correct medication before administering the dose. The facility was notified that failure to correct this issue may result in civil penalties.

Type A22 CCR §87411(a)
Verbatim citation text · 22 CCR §87411(a)

was right the medicaiton and the right resident which resulted in R1 who was giving medication that was intended for R2 which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

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On 11/13/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) conducted an unannounced case management visit to follow- up on an incident that was reported by the facility. LPA met with Resident Coordinator, Madeline Tigno and explained the purpose of today's visit. On 11/10/2025, CCL received an unusual incident/injury report from the facility reporting an incident that occurred on 11/6/2025 in which staff #1 (S1) gave resident #1 (R1) medication that was intended for resident #2 (R2). During today visit, LPA interviewed S1 who stated that when she returned from her lunch break, R1 usually sits in the dining room so she would give R1 medication. However, on the day of the incident, she noticed R1 was not in the dining room so she asked staff to get R1 to the dining room while preparing medication for R2. When she was about to give R2's medication to R2, R1 came into the dining room and she got distracted so she gave R2's medication to R1. S1 acknowledged that she did not ensure it was the Right Resident and the Right Medication prior to giving the medication to R1. Based on training records, S1 was trained in September 2023, September 2024 and on 11/6/2025 on Medications/ Medication Errors/Narcotics and S1 stated that the training covered " The Six Rights" of medication administration. Based on interview, records review and observation, deficient is cite for this incident because the S1 was trained on " The Six Rights" of Medication Administration, however, it was not followed while giving medication to R1 resulting in R1 received medication that was intended for R2. Based on observation, record review, and interviews deficiency is cited under California Code of Regulations, Title, 22 cited on the LIC 809D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. This report is reviewed and discussed with the Resident Coordinator; A copy is provided with appeal rights.

2025-06-18
Complaint Investigation
Unsubstantiated
No findings
Inspector · Murial Han

Plain-language summary

A complaint investigation found no evidence that a private caregiver employed by a resident's family spoke inappropriately to residents or staff, or that the caregiver interfered with residents' activities by hiding the television remote. The administrator, facility staff, and the family member who hired the caregiver all reported not witnessing these behaviors.

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According to the administrator, she has never observed the private caregiver speaking inappropriately to residents and staff and no one has brought it to her attention as well. The administrator also stated that the responsible party who hired the private caregiver visited the resident almost daily and is very satisfied with the services that the private caregiver is providing. According to the person who hired the private caregiver, he/she stated that they visited the resident almost daily and has not witnessed any inappropriateness from the private caregiver to the residents. They also stated that they trust the private caregiver and they have worked with this person for many years. According to the facility staff, they have not witnessed the private caregiver speaking inappropriately to the residents and they reported that there was one time the private caregiver attempted to assist them with calming down a resident who was yelling and screaming but he/she was not rude and/or disrespectful to the resident. After the investigation, this allegation is deemed to be unsubstantiated. Regarding to the allegation of - staff do not prevent private caregiver from interfering with residents' activities, the reporting party stated the private caregiver takes the television remote, turns off the television and hides the remote, resulting in residents not able to watch television as an activity. As part of the investigation, LPA interviewed the administrator and the facility staff. The administrator denied the allegation and stated that she has not observed this behavior from the private caregiver nor it was reported to her. LPA interviewed the facility staff from different shifts and all of them stated that they have not witnessed such behavior from the private caregiver. Based on these observations, and interviews the above allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the above allegations are unsubstantiated. The report is reviewed and discussed with the administrator. A copy is provided.

2025-05-05
Other Visit
No findings

Plain-language summary

An inspector visited the facility on May 5, 2025 for a routine annual inspection and found no violations. The facility has 24 beds across two floors with private and shared rooms, adequate bathrooms with safety features like grab bars, proper temperature controls, working call systems, locked medications, and current fire safety equipment. Staff records and resident medical records were reviewed and found to be in order.

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On May 5, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Murial Han conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA was met with the administrator, Ana and LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured facility and grounds. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. LPA toured inside and outside including all of resident rooms, common areas, and kitchen area. The indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. Comfortable temperature is maintained and lighting is sufficient for comfort. LPA observed residents were participating in activities in the dining room. This is a two story facility. On the 1st floor, there are 10 resident private rooms with their own bathrooms, one common bath/shower room, dining/activity room, and linen room. On the 2nd floor, there are 14 resident rooms(shared and private rooms), 5 shower/bathrooms in the hallways, staff lounge, and housekeeping room. LPA observed the bathrooms and showers are equipped with paper towels, soap, grab bars, and non-skid mats. Hot water temperatures were measured at 107- 110 degrees F. 2 days for perishables and & 7 days non-perishable food were observed to be present. Facility is equipped with call system in the resident rooms, resident bathrooms, common shower rooms and common bathrooms. Fire extinguishers were last inspected on 4/26/2025, Fire drill records were reviewed to be adequate. A review of (5) facility resident records was conducted. A review of (5) facility staff records was conducted. Medications, chemicals and toxic were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. No deficiency cited today; a copy is provided.

2024-10-09
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings
Inspector · Murial Han

Plain-language summary

During a follow-up visit on October 9, 2024, inspectors reviewed two medication errors that occurred in September and October: one resident received another resident's medication mixed in food, and another resident received both their morning and evening medications at once in the morning shift. In both cases, the facility reported the errors immediately, monitored the residents for adverse reactions (none were found), and notified the residents' doctors and families; no violations were cited, though the facility completed additional medication administration training for its staff.

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On October 9, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Murial Han conducted a Case Management visit to follow-up on two incidents that were reported by the facility. LPA met with the administrator and explained the purpose of today's visit. On September 19, 2024 , the facility reported an incident that happened on 9/ 17/2024 that resident #1(R1) received medication that was intended for another resident. On October 7, 2024, the facility reported an incident that happened on 10/06/2024 that resident #2 (R2) received both AM and PM medications during the AM shift. During today's visit, LPA interviewed the administrator, the resident care coordinator, staff members and reviewed training records. In regards to the incident that happened on 9/17/2024, the resident care coordinator stated that the shift manager/ Medication Technician (S1) placed R1's medication in R1's food and a caregiver (S2) mistakenly feed another resident's food that also consisted of medication. According to S2, on the day of the incident, S2 was orienting a new staff who started to feed R1 and when S2 discovered that there was medication in the dessert, S2 instructed the new staff to stop feeding and immediately reported it to S1 which resulted S1 realizing that R1 was given another resident's medication. In addition, S2 stated that they have not observed medication in resident's food in the past, and this incident was the first time that they discovered medication in resident's food. According to the administrator and resident care coordinator, S1 made a mistake and it was corrected immediately. They also stated that the caregivers were not suppose to administer medication as they were not trained. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 LPA interviewed 4 caregivers and all of them reported that they do not give medication to residents, the shift managers do. After the incident, the facility completed a change of condition for R1 which consisted of reporting it to R1's provider, responsible party, CCL and Ombudsman. The facility monitored R1 and there was no adverse reaction noted. In regards to the incident that happened on 10/6/2024, the administrator stated that the shift manager/med tech (S3) made a medication error by administering R2's AM and PM medications on the AM shift. After the incident, the facility completed a change of condition for R2 that consisted of reporting it to R2's provider, responsible party, CCL and Ombudsman. The facility monitored R2 and there was no adverse reaction noted. Based on the training records provided by the facility, LPA observed the annual training was completed by the shift managers and training was conducted after the incident that happened on 9/17/2024. In addition, the administrator reported that the facility will have another training provided by an outside consultant company to ensure shift managers/med techs are educated on medication administration. No deficiency cited today. This report is reviewed and discussed with the administrator and a copy is provided.

2024-10-09
Complaint Investigation
Unsubstantiated
No findings
Inspector · Murial Han

Plain-language summary

An investigation of four complaints found no violations: staffing levels were adequate though residents sometimes waited briefly for help; the facility documented and responded appropriately to a resident's accident with bruises; the facility sought medical attention promptly when a potential urinary tract infection was reported; and the facility had adequate personal protective equipment during a COVID-19 outbreak and posted appropriate notifications to visitors.

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LPA interviewed the administrator who denied the allegation and stated that the facility has sufficient staff to care for the residents and the facility just hired several new staff members. In addition, the administrator stated that she has good communication with R1's responsible party and this allegation was not brought up by the responsible party who visited R1 on a regular basis. LPA interviewed R1's responsible party who stated that for the most part, the facility has sufficient staff to care for R1 but there were times when R1 had to wait a little longer for assistance as the staff was busy with other residents. LPA interviewed R1's family member who visited R1 regularly and stated that this facility is the best place for R1 and he/she has not observed R1 to have unpleasant odor and/or unkempt during the visits. After the investigation, this allegation is deemed to be unsubstantiated. Regarding to the allegation of- facility staff failed to observe resident for physical changes, the reporting party stated that during a visit in Oct 2023, R1 had black and blue bruises all over R1's face. As part of the investigation, LPA interviewed the responsible party, the family member, and reviewed documents. According to R1's responsible party and a family member, the facility was aware of the black and blue bruises on R1's face because in Oct 2023, they were notified by the facility that R1 had an accident which resulted black and blue bruises on R1's face. They stated that after the accident, the facility implemented safety measures to ensure R1's safety. Based on the documents provided by the facility, there was an incident report completed by the facility in Oct 2023 reporting R1's accident and the report indicated that it was reported to the responsible party. After the investigation, this allegation is deemed to be unsubstantiated. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Regarding to the allegation of- facility staff failed to seek timely medical attention for resident, the reporting party stated that during a visit in Oct 2023, he/she noticed R1 had classic signs of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and the facility did not notice it. As part of the investigation, LPA interviewed the administrator and R1's responsible party. According to the Administrator, R1 has recurrent UTI and R1 is on a routine medication for it. The administrator stated that when the facility was notified by R1's responsible party that R1 may have UTI, the facility took action right away and R1 was prescribed a medication for UTI. LPA interviewed R1's responsible party who validated the information that was provided by the administrator and stated that the facility did seek for medical attention right away when they were notified that R1 may have UTI. In addition, the responsible party stated the facility has always kept him/her in the loop of communication with R1's condition. After the investigation, this allegation is deemed to be unsubstantiated. Regarding to the allegation of - facility failed to follow infection control plan, the reporting party stated that R1 had COVID-19 but there was no signs, and no PPE supplies indicating that R1 had COVID-19. As part of the investigation, LPA toured the facility, interviewed the administrator, R1's responsible party, and R1's family member. During the visit on 8/27/2024, LPA observed a sign by the door alerting visitors of facility's COVID-19 status but LPA did not observe any PPE supplies set-up inside the facility. The administrator stated that PPE isolation carts were removed after everyone tested negative, however, they were placed in the hallway during outbreak. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 During the tour, LPA also observed facility has adequate PPE supplies. LPA interviwed R1's responsible party and R1's family member and they stated that the facility have adequate PPE supplies during the outbreak and there was a sign on the door informing the visitors. The responsible party stated that the facility informed him/her that R1 tested positive for COVID-19 and he/she informed the people who visited R1 on a regular basis. After the investigation, this allegation is deemed to be unsubstantiated. Based on these observations, the above allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the above allegations are unsubstantiated. The report is reviewed and discussed with the administrator. A copy is provided.

2024-05-02
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings
Inspector · Murial Han

Plain-language summary

During an unannounced annual inspection on May 2, 2024, inspectors found no violations at this facility. They reviewed resident and staff records, checked fire safety equipment, confirmed medications and chemicals were locked away, verified that bathrooms had proper safety equipment like grab bars, and confirmed the facility maintained appropriate temperatures and lighting throughout. The building's common areas, resident rooms, and grounds were clean and free of hazards.

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On May 2, 2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Murial Han conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA was met with the administrator, Ana and LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured facility and grounds. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. LPA toured inside and outside including all of resident rooms, common areas, and kitchen area. The indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. Comfortable temperature is maintained and lighting is sufficient for comfort. This is a two story facility. On the 1st floor, there are 10 resident private rooms with their own bathrooms, one common bath/shower room, dining area, and linen room. On the 2nd floor, there are 14 resident room(shared and private rooms) but the rooms do not have their own bathrooms; the bathrooms and showers rooms are located in the common area, there is also a dining room, staff lounge, and the housekeeping room. LPA observed the bathrooms and showers are equipped with paper towels, soap, grab bars, and non-skid mats. Hot water temperatures were measured at 105- 108 degrees F. 2 days for perishables and & 7 days non-perishable food were observed to be present. Facility is equipped with call system in the resident rooms, resident bathrooms, common shower rooms and common bathrooms. Fire extinguishers were last inspected on 5/30/2023, Fire drill records were reviewed to be adequate. A review of (5) facility resident records was conducted. A review of (5) facility staff records was conducted. Medications, chemicals and toxic were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. No deficiency cited today; a copy is provided.

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