Magnolia Garden Assisted Living
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.
205 el Pinto Road · Danville, 94526
Quick facts
Quality snapshot
Updated April 25, 2026Compared to 15 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
Magnolia Garden Assisted Living 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 / medium beds (15 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 36 licensed beds:
One awake caregiver must be on duty, plus one additional caregiver on call who can respond within 10 minutes.
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
- 079201415
- License type
- RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
- License status
- LICENSED
- License expires
- Not yet indexed
- Licensed beds
- 36
- Operator
- Adg Care Services Inc.
Inspections & citations
5
reports on file
0
total deficiencies
Other visitNovember 18, 2025No deficiencies
Plain-language summary
On November 18, 2025, the facility passed its required annual inspection with no deficiencies found. The inspector verified adequate lighting, safe water temperatures, properly secured medications and hazardous materials, current emergency training and equipment, and sufficient food supplies on hand. Staff records showed all five reviewed employees had current first aid certification.
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On 11/18/2025 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Gomez arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Heidi Yrreverre and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 36 non-ambulatory of which 4 may be bedridden in any room. LPA toured the facility with Administrator including but not limited to 5 residents apartments, bathrooms, multiple activity rooms, kitchen, common area and courtyard. There are no bodies of water observed. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Hallway temperature was maintained at 70 degrees F. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in a sample of residents’ shared bathroom were measured at 105, 106.1, 105.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medications, sharps and toxic are locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 4/8/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 1/30/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 10/25/2025. LPA reviewed 5 residents records. LPA reviewed 5 staff records and 5 of 5 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. LPA reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
Other visitDecember 16, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Alona Gomez
Plain-language summary
A pre-licensing inspection was conducted on December 16, 2024 for a facility applying for licensure. The inspector found no violations during this visit.
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An announced Pre-licensing Comp III associated with Pre-Licensing Inspection done on 12/16/2024 at 11:00 AM was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A Gomez. Comp III was attended by Applicant, Alphie De Guzman. LPA concluded Comp III. No citation made during this visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
Other visitDecember 16, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Alona Gomez
Plain-language summary
This was a second unannounced pre-licensing visit on December 16, 2024, to check that the facility had corrected issues found during an earlier visit. All previously identified issues were corrected, no new issues were found, and the inspector determined the facility is ready to be licensed pending final approval and submission of an updated facility layout diagram.
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On 12/16/2024 at 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Gomez arrived unannounced to conduct a second unannounced pre-licensing visit. LPA met with Backup Administrator, Heidi Yrreverre and explained the purpose of the visit. Applicant, Alphie De Guzman arrived at 10:00AM. The facility currently has 19 residents and is approved for 4 bedridden. LPA inspected the issues that were noted during the first pre-licensing visit. All issues are corrected and observed. LPA is requesting that facility sends an updated facility sketch to reflect the rooms being utilized by staff. No Issues were noted during inspection. LPA observed that facility is ready to be licensed. This report will be submitted to the Central Applications Unit (CAU) and a final review of the application will be conducted. This facility is not yet licensed and is subject to final approval by CAU. Additional requirements may still be required. Exit interview conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report provided. COMP III will be conducted
Other visitNovember 13, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Alona Gomez
Plain-language summary
This was a pre-licensing inspection conducted in November 2024 at a facility with 19 residents. Inspectors found the building's physical condition, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen equipment, and safety systems (fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors) to be adequate, with water temperatures appropriate and food supplies sufficient. The facility was asked to correct nine issues by early December 2024, including a ripped screen door, improper food storage, missing oxygen signs, an unlocked hot water dispenser in the dining area, inadequate labeling for residents with special diets, and incomplete resident and staff files.
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On 11/13/2024 at 12:00PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) A. Gomez and K Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct Pre-Licensing inspection. LPA met with Backup Administrator, Heidi Yrreverre and explained the purpose of the visit. Applicant arrived later during visit. The facility currently has 19 residents and is approved for 4 bedridden. LPAs toured the facility with the Administrator . Physical plant is consistent with the facility sketches submitted to Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). There is no body of water. Bedrooms were observed appropriately furnished with adequate lighting. Supplies of towels, bed sheets, linens were adequate. Equipment and supplies for residents' personal hygiene were available and on site. Food supplies were observed adequate for seven days of non-perishables. Facility is equipped with refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Storage where knives and medications is centrally stored was observed. Fire extinguisher inspected April 12, 2024. Random residents bathrooms hot water temperature was tested and measured at 111.8, 110.3, 107.4, and 113 degrees Fahrenheit. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were observed operational. report continues on LIC 809-C 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 LPAs observed the following: Ripped screen in room 29 sliding door Room 20 needs Oxygen signs Food is not being stored properly in kitchen Kitchen staff has no indicators for residents with special diets Hot water dispenser that is dangerously hot to touch located in Activity/Dining Area Laundry room being used for other storage Outside gates and doors need to be locked Update all resident Update all staff files. Applicant to submit proof by December 2, 2024 showing all the 9 items are corrected. LPA will inform CAB analyst upon receipt of proof of corrections. Final review of application, and license to be granted by CAB analyst. Exit interview conducted and copy of this report provided.
ComplaintOctober 24, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Susan Nguyen
Plain-language summary
This was a licensing application review completed on October 24, 2024, where the applicant and administrator demonstrated understanding of state regulations covering facility operations, staffing, admission policies, emergency preparedness, and complaint reporting. The facility is designed to care for up to 36 residents and had 18 residents at the time of review. The applicant and administrator confirmed they have read and understand California's community care facility laws.
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: Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 36 Census (if any clients in care):18 COMP II Participants: Joseph Oliva (administrator), Alphie De Guzman (applicant/licensee) Interview Method: Microsoft Teams On 10/24/24, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readiness
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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