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CCRC
A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offers multiple levels of care on a single campus — typically independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Residents often enter under a long-term contract and can transition between care levels as their needs change. CCRCs in California are regulated by the California Department of Social Services.
23500 Cristo Rey Drive · Cupertino, 95014
Quick facts
Quality snapshot
Updated April 25, 2026Compared to 19 California CCRC facilities of similar size, over the last 36 months.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View raw inspection records →
Quality grade· click to show how this was calculated
Severity67thWeighted citations per bed
Repeats100thRepeat deficiencies as share of total
Frequency44thDeficiencies per inspection
Tick mark at 50% = peer median · higher percentile = better facility
Quality grade· click to show how this was calculated
Weighted citations per bed
Repeat deficiencies as share of total
Deficiencies per inspection
Tick mark at 50% = peer median · higher percentile = better facility
Forum at Rancho San Antonio, the scores B. Better than 70% of comparable California RCFE-CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY facilities. Severity: 67th percentile. Repeats: top 0%. Frequency: 44th percentile.
Each metric is converted to a 0–100 percentile within the peer set (higher = better). The composite grade averages all four. Peer set: CA / ccrc / xl beds (19 facilities).
Citation severity over time
↓ improvingWeighted severity score per month · 24 months
Weighted score (24mo)
3
Last citation
Jul 24
Finding distribution
1 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
The rules that apply to this facility
California Title 22 requirements for this facility, with the specific regulation and a suggested question for each.
What training are all staff required to complete?22 CCR §87411
All direct-care staff must complete:
- 10 hours initial training within the first four weeks of employment.
- 4 hours annual in-service every year thereafter.
- Administrator certificate from a CDSS-approved program — 80 hours for first-time, 40 hours renewal every 2 years.
Ask on tour: Ask when the last staff training was completed and how it's tracked.
How many staff must be on duty overnight?22 CCR §87415
Based on 817 licensed beds:
7 awake caregivers on duty overnight, one on-call caregiver physically on premises, and one additional on-call caregiver.
State law adds one awake caregiver for each 100 residents above 200.
Violation pattern to watch for:A facility that documents a staff member as "on call" but with that person physically off-site — when the law requires on-premises presence — is in violation of this section.
Ask on tour: Ask the facility to walk you through their overnight staffing plan and confirm whether on-call staff are on premises or off-site.
What health conditions can this facility legally accept or refuse?22 CCR §87612–87615
Restricted — allowed with physician order + care plan
- Supplemental oxygen
- Insulin and injectable medications
- Indwelling or intermittent catheters
- Colostomy / ileostomy
- Stage 1 and Stage 2 pressure injuries
- Wound care (non-complex)
- Incontinence
- Contractures
Prohibited — facility must refuse or discharge
- Stage 3 or Stage 4 pressure injuries
- Feeding tubes (PEG, NG, or J-tube)
- Tracheostomies
- Active MRSA or communicable infections requiring isolation
- 24-hour skilled nursing needs
- Total ADL dependence with inability to communicate needs
A hospice waiver (HSC §1569.73) can allow continued care for residents on hospice who would otherwise fall into a prohibited category.
Ask on tour: Ask whether your loved one's specific care needs are restricted or prohibited, and what the facility's process is if needs change after admission.
What must this facility report to the state — and how fast?22 CCR §87211 / WIC §15630
- ImmediateElopement, fire, epidemic outbreak, or poisoningImmediately
- 2 hoursAbuse with serious bodily injury2-hour phone report + 2-hour written report — to the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Adult Protective Services, and law enforcement
- 24 hrsAbuse without serious bodily injuryWithin 24 hours
- Next dayDeath of a residentPhone by next working day; written within 7 days
- Next dayInjury requiring medical treatment beyond first aidPhone by next working day; written within 7 days
- WrittenBankruptcy, foreclosure, eviction, or utility shutoff noticeWritten notice to CDSS and residents — $100/day penalty (max $2,000) for failure
Your enforcement lever:Incidents that aren't reported on time are themselves a separate violation. If you believe a reportable event wasn't filed, you can submit a complaint directly to the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
How does CDSS enforce these rules?22 CCR §87755–87777 / HSC §1569.58
- 1Notice of DeficiencyWritten citation with a correction deadline. Facility must submit a Plan of Correction.
- 2Civil PenaltyStarts at $50/day for non-serious; $150/day for serious deficiencies — immediately, with no grace period. Repeats escalate to $150 first day + $50/day, then $1,000 first day + $100/day.
- 3Suspension of AdmissionsFacility cannot accept new residents until violations are corrected.
- 4Temporary Suspension or RevocationEmergency suspension for imminent danger; full revocation after administrative hearing.
- 5Exclusion OrderAdministrator and operator can be barred from all CDSS-licensed facilities — not just this one.
See how these rules have been applied to this specific facility:
View state inspection record and citationsState records
California Dept. of Social Services · Community Care Licensing- License number
- 435200344
- License type
- RCFE-CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
- License status
- LICENSED
- License expires
- Not yet indexed
- Licensed beds
- 817
- Operator
- Rsarhc, Rsars Inc. & Life Care Services Llc
Inspections & citations
7
reports on file
1
total deficiencies
ComplaintMarch 5, 2026No deficiencies
Plain-language summary
A resident died on March 3, 2026, after facility staff found them unresponsive in their room following a call from family. The state conducted an unannounced visit to review the incident and gathered medical and administrative records; no violations were cited during this review. The investigation remains ongoing and the state may conduct a follow-up visit.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manuel Monter conducted an unannounced case management visit regarding an incident report, regarding a death report for a resident referred to as R1. LPA met with Administrator Rosalie B Zbasnik-Hulog and explained the purpose of the visit. On March 4, 2026, the Department received an incident report stating on March 3, 2026, stating resident R1 had passed away. The incident report stated on March 3, 2026 at 6:10pm, Wellness staff received a phone call from R1's family member, stating he/she has been calling R1, but no answer. Wellness staff went to the room and found R1 unresponsive. LPA requested R1's Identification and Emergency Information, house keeping schedule, physician's report, pre admission appraisal, medication list. LPA requested a copy of resident R1's death certificate once it becomes available. At this time, this case in under review and Department will conduct a follow visit , if warranted. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Administrator Rosalie B Zbasnik-Hulog and a copy of the report was provided.
InspectionDecember 23, 2025No deficiencies
Inspector: Chihhsien Chang
Plain-language summary
On September 22, 2025, a resident was found on the floor in their bedroom and staff called 911 without moving them, assessed the resident's condition, and documented vital signs before paramedics arrived. An inspection found the facility followed its policy of not moving residents found on the floor until emergency responders evaluate them, and staff training confirmed this procedure was in place. No violation was found.
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Resident is not being assessed for injuries after fall: Facility staff left resident on the floor after calling 911: On 10/01/2025, LPA interviewed Director of Health Service (DHS) Rosalie Hulog and Memory Care Manager. Both stated the facility policy is that caregivers are not allowed to move residents when they find residents were on the floor. The caregivers need to call nurses first (if nurse is busy, caregivers need to call Med Tech to come). Both stated the nurses check/evaluate resident on the floor and call 911 immediately. Both stated nurses check resident visually only. Both stated nurses cannot move the residents on the floor until paramedics come on site to evaluate the residents. Both stated nurses check if resident on the floor painful, bleeding, and check the vital signs. Both stated the nurses need to prepare the resident's document and to answer the questions from paramedics to help residents to be sent to hospitals. Both stated the policy was instructed to staff during the staff training. ON 10/01/2025, LPA interviewed the facility staff LVN (S1). S1 stated on 9/22/2025, he/she was notified by a caregiver that memory care unit resident R1 was found on the floor in R1's bedroom. S1 stated he/she went on site of R1's bedroom. S1 stated he/she called 911, evaluated R1 and prepared R1's document to be sent to hospital. S1 stated the facility's policy is not to move residents who are found on the floor. S1 stated another caregiver S2 was with him/her on site to take care and monitor R1. LPA interviewed caregiver S2. S2 stated he/she was notified on the floor in R1's room by another caregiver. S2 stated when he/she was on site at R1's room, S1 already there. S2 stated he/she observed S1 assessed R1 and prepared R1's document for the emergency room. S2 stated R1 stated he/she was fine but legs were numbed. S2 stated the facility policy is not to move residents who are found on the floor. Based on the review of the incident report dated 9/2325, R1's vital signs were 120/57 for blood pressure, 98.2 for temperature, 80 for pulse, 18 for respiratory rate, and 98% for oxygen. Based on the review of the facility policy of fall, it specifies do not move or lift an individual off the ground until it's verbalized that there's no pain and able to get up with minimum support and able to bear weight and ambulate. Continue on LIC9099-C. Page 2 of 3. 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 The Department has investigated the above allegation. Based on the interview and record reviewed, the Department found that the above allegation is UNFOUNDED, meaning that the allegation is false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. No citation noted today. Exit interview was conducted with DHS. The report was provided to DHS for signature. A copy of the report was provided to DHS. Page 3 of 3.
Other visitJuly 25, 2025No deficiencies
Plain-language summary
This was a required annual unannounced inspection conducted in April 2026. The facility passed inspection with no violations found—exits were clear, food supplies were adequate, medications and hazardous materials were properly secured, resident rooms had necessary furnishings and functioning utilities, bathrooms were stocked with supplies, and fire safety equipment was in working order with current inspections and drills on file.
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L icensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simi Rai conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit. LPA Rai met with Assistant Executive Director, Mark Nelson and Administrator, Rosalie Zbasnik/Hulog and stated the purpose of today's visit. During visit, LPA Rai toured the inside and outside of the facility. When touring the outside area of the facility, the exits were cleared of obstruction. LPA Rai toured the facility kitchen and observed food supply of at least 2 days of perishable food and at least 7 days of nonperishable food. Sharps and medications were locked in secured areas. LPA observed additional food supply areas and secured areas for cleaning supplies and laundry detergents. LPA Rai toured the facility to include at random 10 resident rooms. 10 Out of 10 resident bedrooms had available bedding, drawers, and functioning lights. The facility bathroom had available soap, paper towels, and trash cans with lids. The hot water temperature in the bathroom sink ranged from 109.9 - 118.1 degrees F. Facility smoke detectors and sprinklers were in working condition and inspected by a third party vendor on 4/23/2024 and 5/8/2025. The last disaster drills were conducted on 7/4/2025 and 7/22/2025. LPA Rai reviewed facility records for 10 staff and 10 residents. LPA Rai reviewed resident medications and central stored medication records. Continuation on LIC 809-C, Page 1 of 2. 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 Page 2 of 2. During visit, LPA Rai discussed a 90-day Eviction Notice for resident (R1). Administrator, Rosalie stated the family has been issued the letter on 07/16/2025 and the family is working with the facility's social worker as R1 requires higher level of care. LPA Rai reviewed the 90-day Eviction Notice and the letter is compliant with CCR 87224 Eviction Procedures. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This report was reviewed with Assistant Executive Director, Mark Nelson and Administrator, Rosalie Zbasnik/Hulog and a copy of the report was provided. LIC 858 and LIC 859 were provided.
InspectionJuly 23, 2024Type B1 deficiency
Inspector: Simranjit Rai
Plain-language summary
This was a required annual inspection of the facility's assisted living and memory care units. Inspectors found that the building's safety systems, food storage, bedrooms, and bathrooms met standards, but cited deficiencies because six out of eleven resident care plans and one individual service plan were not properly signed by residents or their representatives, and a technical violation was noted in medication records.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simi Rai conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit. LPA met with Administrator (ADM) Rosalie Zbasnik/Hulog and stated the purpose of today's visit. During visit, LPA Rai toured the inside and outside of the facility to include the assisted living unit and memory care unit. When touring the outside area of the facility, the exits were cleared of obstruction. LPA Rai toured the facility kitchen and observed food supply of at least 2 days of perishable food and at least 7 days of nonperishable food. LPA Rai observed the temperature of the freezer at 0 degrees F and the temperature of the fridge at 37 degrees F. LPA Rai observed storage unit for emergency food supply and two back-up generators on the premise. LPA Rai randomly toured 10 resident bedrooms. 10 Out of 10 resident bedrooms had available bedding, drawers, and functioning lights. The facility bathrooms had available soap, paper towels, and trash cans with lids. The water temperature in the bathroom sinks ranged from 108.7 degrees F - 119.7 degrees F. Fire extinguisher was observed and inspected on 10/17/2023. Facility smoke detectors and sprinklers were in working condition and inspected by a third party vendor on 5/1/2024 and 7/19/2024. The last disaster drill was conducted on 03/18/2024 and 6/21/2024. LPA Rai reviewed facility records for 10 staff and 11 residents. LPA Rai observed 6 out of 11 Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan was not signed by resident and/or responsible party. LPA Rai observed the facility Individual Service Plan was not signed by resident and/or responsible party. LPA Rai reviewed at random 10 resident current and PRN medications and central stored medication records. Deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Technical Violation was provided. This report was reviewed with Administrator (ADM) Rosalie Zbasnik/Hulog and a copy of the report was provided. Appeal Rights were provided.
Regulation
87463 Reappraisals (b) The licensee shall immediately bring any such changes to the attention of the resident's physician and his family or responsible person. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
Inspector finding
Based on record review and interview, 6 out of 11 resident files did not contain Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan and Individual Service Plan signed by resident and/or responsible party which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
InspectionSeptember 22, 2022No deficiencies
Inspector: Ryker Heberle
Plain-language summary
A licensing inspector conducted an unannounced inspection of a newly constructed memory care unit at the facility called Daffodil Ridge Memory Care Unit, which is approved to house up to 26 non-ambulatory residents. The inspector found the unit clean and well-maintained, with functioning safety equipment including smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, and grab bars in bathrooms, and no violations were cited. The unit has been approved for occupancy.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ryker Heberle arrived unannounced to conduct a case management visit and met with Administrator Nancy Kao and Director of Resident Services/RCFE Administrator Dana Graefe. The purpose of the visit was to inspect the newly constructed memory care unit on the facility grounds, which goes by the name of Daffodil Ridge Memory Care Unit. The new memory care unit has an approved fire clearance for 26 non-ambulatory clients. There were no clients observed on site. Facility sketch and exit routes are posted throughout facility, as well as activities schedule and menu. LPA toured the facility inside and outside including the entry point, activity space, kitchen, 24 bedrooms, 28 bathrooms, staff offices, common dining and activity space, designated activity room, 2 kitchenettes, garage, storage rooms, and patio area. Bedrooms were equipped with proper furniture and lighting. All rooms were noted to be clean and well maintained. Facility windows and window screens all observed to be in good repair. Bathrooms contained paper supplies, hygiene products, and grab bars. Hot water temperature was maintained at 113.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Internal temperature was observed to be maintained at 70-73 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility is equipped with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers were last inspected in January of 2022. Delayed egress doors were tested and observed to be functioning properly. Hallway and exit routes were free and clear of obstruction. Elevator observed to be in working condition. Based on overall physical inspection conducted by LPA, the Daffodil Ridge Memory Care Unit is ready for occupancy. Approval of memory care unit raises approved occupancy from 791 to 817. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This report was reviewed with Administrator, Nancy Kao and a copy of the report was provided.
InspectionJuly 25, 2022No deficiencies
Inspector: Christine Dolores
Plain-language summary
This was an unannounced annual inspection focused on infection control practices. The facility met all requirements, with inspectors observing proper screening procedures at entrances, staff wearing masks and respirators, adequate supplies of protective equipment and hygiene products throughout the facility, regular cleaning and disinfection, and appropriate staff training on isolation and infection control procedures. No violations were found.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to conduct the facility's annual inspection to focus on infection control. LPA met with Assisted Living Director, Rosalie Hulog and Resident Service Director, Dana Graefe. During visit, LPA toured the facility's assisted living and memory care unit located inside the Healthcare center. All fire exit routes were free and clear of obstruction. All staff observed wearing a face mask. All staff are N95 fit tested. Prior to entering the community, a screening station was observed at the main entrance to include COVID-19 symptom screening, temperature check, and proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID-19 test. Facility's Healthcare center has a central entry point to also include symptom screening and temperature check for all visitors and staff. Hand washing station observed at the entry and hand sanitizer observed available throughout the facility. Facility's visitation sign and mask required posted at the front entrance. Restrooms and hand washing areas supplied with hygiene products, paper supplies, and hand washing sign. LPA observed the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies. Facility staff clean and disinfect multiple times daily and as needed. The following signs were observed to include, cough etiquette, social distancing, symptoms of COVID, hand washing, and donning and doffing. LPA reviewed facility's procedures to isolation and infection control training to include PPE use. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This report was reviewed with Assisted Living Director, Rosalie Hulog, Resident Service Director, Dana Graefe, and Executive Director, Nancy Kao and a copy of the report was provided.
ComplaintJuly 22, 2021No deficiencies
Inspector: Joanne Roadilla
Plain-language summary
An infection control inspector visited the facility without advance notice and found the building well-prepared for preventing illness spread, with symptom screening at entry, hand sanitizer stations throughout, staff wearing masks, and clear fire exits. The inspector reviewed the facility's COVID-19 policies and procedures and found no violations. The facility has a plan in place for managing infection risks.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joanne Roadilla conducted an unannounced Infection Control site visit today. LPA met with Executive Director (ED) Nancy Kao and Assisted Living Manager (ALM) Rosalie Hulog. LPA toured the assisted living and memory care unit inside and out with ALM. Facility was observed to have a designated entry point for universal symptom screening including temperature check and a questionnaire log. Hand sanitizers were available throughout the facility and markers were observed to promote social distancing. All staff present were observed wearing masks. Restrooms were observed supplied with hygiene products and with hand washing signs. The kitchen, dining room, common/activity rooms, and the exterior of the facility were also inspected. All fire exit routes were observed clear of obstruction. Medications are secured and only accessible to staff. LPA reviewed the facility COVID-19 related infection control policies and procedures with ED and ALM including surveillance testing, disinfecting, staffing, training, isolation, PPE use and inventory. Facility has a COVID-19 mitigation plan in place. No deficiencies issued per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. LPA reviewed report with and a copy provided to Nancy Kao.
Federal summary
CMS Care CompareNot a CMS-certified facility
California RCFEs (residential care facilities for the elderly) are licensed by the state, not by CMS. CMS data only applies to skilled nursing facilities or to CCRCs that operate a licensed SNF wing.
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