Selah Elderly Care
RCFE
A Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) is a non-medical residential care home licensed by California CDSS under Health & Safety Code §1560. Residents receive assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, meals, and medication management in a home-like setting. RCFEs are not hospitals or skilled nursing facilities — they do not provide round-the-clock medical care.
10735 N Stelling Rd · Cupertino, 95014
Quick facts
Quality snapshot
Updated April 25, 2026Compared to 214 California RCFE 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
Severity100thWeighted citations per bed
Repeats100thRepeat deficiencies as share of total
Frequency100thDeficiencies 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
Selah Elderly Care scores A. Better than 100% of comparable California RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY facilities. Severity: top 0%. Repeats: top 0%. Frequency: top 0%.
Each metric is converted to a 0–100 percentile within the peer set (higher = better). The composite grade averages all four. Peer set: CA / rcfe_general / small beds (214 facilities).
Citation severity over time
stableWeighted severity score per month · 24 months
Weighted score (24mo)
0
Finding distribution
none · 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 6 licensed beds:
One qualified staff member must be on call and physically on premises at all times overnight.
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
- 435202932
- License type
- RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
- License status
- LICENSED
- License expires
- Not yet indexed
- Licensed beds
- 6
- Operator
- Selah Care Facility
Inspections & citations
2
reports on file
0
total deficiencies
Other visitApril 29, 2025No deficiencies
Plain-language summary
This was a routine annual inspection of a memory care facility that is preparing to accept residents through San Andreas Regional Center. The inspector toured the home and found it met all state requirements: exits were clear, food supplies were adequate, medications and hazardous materials were properly secured, bedrooms had functioning lights and bedding, bathrooms had soap and supplies, water temperature was safe, and fire safety equipment was in working order. No violations were found.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simi Rai conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit. LPA Rai met with Licensee, Lilian Awuzie and Paul Awuzie and stated the purpose of today's visit. LPA Rai observed 0 residents at the facility. The facility is in the process of being vendorized by San Andreas Regional Center and will be level 4i facility. 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 5 resident rooms, living room, dining room, kitchen and garage. 5 Out of 5 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 and kitchen sink ranged from 117.3 - 119.8 degrees F. Fire extinguisher was observed and inspected on 03/28/2025. Facility smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in working condition. LPA Rai observed a complete first aid kit at the facility. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This report was reviewed with Licensee, Lilian Awuzie and Paul Awuzie and a copy of the report was provided.
Other visitApril 25, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Simranjit Rai
Plain-language summary
This was a pre-licensing inspection of a facility with capacity for up to six residents. The inspector found the building, safety features, temperature controls, hygiene supplies, and emergency equipment all in order, with no issues noted. The facility is not yet licensed and awaits final approval from the state.
View full inspector notes
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simi Rai arrived announced to conduct the facility's pre-licensing visit. LPA met with Appliant, Lilian Awuzie and Paul Awuzie. There are no clients present on site. This facility address is not currently licensed. During visit, LPA toured the inside and outside of the facility to include the anteroom, kitchen, dining, living room, garage, laundry room, 5 resident rooms and 3 bathrooms. All fire exit routes were free and clear of obstruction. Toxins observed secured. Facility has an approved fire clearance for 5 non ambulatory residents and 1 bedridden resident in Bedroom #4. Bathrooms supplied with hygiene products and paper supplies. LPA observed the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to be in working condition. Hot water temperature maintained between 117.1 - 117.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility temperature maintained at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. First aid kit supplied with tweezers, bandages, gauze, scissors, and thermometer. Medications will be stored in a locked cabinet. The facility will lock sharp supplies in a lock box in the kitchen. The following posters observed to include the emergency telephone numbers, personal rights, and facility sketch. Fire extinguisher was inspected on 02/26/2024. No issues noted during this pre-licensing inspection. COMP III was reviewed during visit. LPA observed the facility is ready to be licensed. However, this report will be submitted to the Central Application Bureau (CAB) and a final review of the application will be conducted. This facility is not yet licensed and is subject to final approval by CAB. Additional requirements may still be required. This report was reviewed with Applicant, Lilian Awuzie and Paul Awuzie. A copy of the report was provided.
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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