Lafayette Heights Res. Care
RCFE · Memory Care
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 help with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. An RCFE with a Memory Care designation is additionally required by California Title 22 (§87705 and §87706) to provide specialized staff training in dementia care, individualized care plans for residents with cognitive impairment, and appropriate supervision protocols — requirements that go beyond a standard RCFE license.
34 Camino Justin · Lafayette, 94549
Quick facts
Quality snapshot
Updated April 25, 2026Compared to 182 California RCFE memory care 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
Lafayette Heights Res. 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_memory_care / small beds (182 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.Rules this facility has been cited for are shown first.
What dementia-care training must staff complete?Cited Jan 202322 CCR §87705 / HSC §1569.625
Because this facility markets dementia or Alzheimer's care, state law mandates higher training standards:
- 12 hours initial dementia training — 6 hours before a staff member works independently with residents, 6 more within the first 4 weeks.
- 8 hours annual dementia in-service — required every year thereafter.
- Administrator CE — the 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.
Ask on tour: Ask how dementia training records are kept — families may request documentation.
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
- 075600928
- License type
- RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
- License status
- LICENSED
- License expires
- Not yet indexed
- Licensed beds
- 6
- Operator
- Mogadam, Joanne A.
Inspections & citations
4
reports on file
2
total deficiencies
1
dementia-care citations
InspectionJanuary 16, 2026No deficiencies
Plain-language summary
On January 16, 2026, the state conducted the required annual inspection of the facility and found no violations. The inspector checked the building condition, safety equipment, food and medication storage, staff and resident records, and confirmed all were in order. The facility maintained adequate lighting, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, properly secured medications, and up-to-date emergency plans.
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On 01/16/2026 at 10:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Doidge arrived unannounced to conduct the Required Annual Inspection of the facility. LPAs met with Licensee Joanne Mogadam and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility including but not limit to, bedrooms, bathrooms, multiple activity rooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. LPA observe lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Hallway temperature was maintained at XX degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in a common bathroom was measured at 106.9 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medications, sharps are locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 01/07/2026. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 12/30/20-25, they are conducted quarterly. Emergency Disaster Plan last updated 01/03/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. LPA reviewed six (6) resident records and fou (4) staff records. All records for residents and staff were complete. No deficiencies observed or cited during this visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided
InspectionJanuary 2, 2025No deficiencies
Inspector: David Doidge
Plain-language summary
On January 20, 2024, inspectors conducted the annual inspection of this facility and found no violations. The facility had adequate lighting and temperature control, locked medications and supplies, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and sufficient food on hand; inspectors noted that one resident record was missing a required form and provided technical assistance to correct it. All other areas reviewed, including staff records, met requirements.
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On 01/20/2024 at 10:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) D. Doidge arrived unannounced to conduct the Required Annual Inspection of the facility. Upon arrival, LPA stated the purpose of the visit to Maria Elizabeth Agbulos , Caregiver. Licensee Joanne Mogadam arrived at 10:30 AM. LPA toured the facility including but not limit to, bedrooms, bathrooms, multiple activity rooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. LPA observe lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Hallway temperature was maintained at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in a common bathroom was measured at 115 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medications, sharps are locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 01/04/2024. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 12/20/2024, they are conducted quarterly. First aid kit was observed to be complete. LPA reviewed five (5) resident records and three (3) staff records. All but 1 of resident records are missing LIC613-C. Technical Assistance issued. Staff records are complete.. No deficiencies observed or cited during this visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided
InspectionJanuary 30, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: James Sampair
Plain-language summary
During a routine annual inspection on January 30, 2024, inspectors found the facility met standards for safety and care, including proper storage of hazardous materials, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and adequate food supplies. The facility maintained clear passageways, appropriate temperature and lighting, and up-to-date fire safety equipment. No violations were found.
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On 1/30/2024 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct the Required Annual Inspection of the facility. Upon arrival, LPA stated the purpose of the visit to Licensee Joanne Mogadam. The LPA inspected the facility inside and outside. All outdoor and indoor passageways were free of obstruction. Outside, there were no bodies of water. Inside, the temperature was measured at 72.7 degrees Fahrenheit. The LPA observed adequate lighting in all of the rooms for the comfort and safety of the residents. LPA observed 7 days of nonperishable and 2 days of perishable foods on hand. Sharps were stored inaccessible to residents. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged and last serviced on 1/6/2024. The LPA reviewed the records of 4 residents and 5 staff members. The LPA completed interviews of 2 clients and 2 staff members. Required Annual Inspection is complete and no citations issued during the visit. Exit interview conducted with Licensee. A copy of this report provided via email to the Licensee.
InspectionJanuary 17, 2023Type B2 deficiencies
Inspector: Catherine Lin
Plain-language summary
During a routine unannounced infection control inspection on January 17, 2023, inspectors found three expired food items in the refrigerator and freezer (ground beef, soursop, and turkey), and discovered that three residents with dementia did not have current annual physician reports on file. The facility was cited for these deficiencies and given time to correct them.
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On 1/17/2023 starting at 9:15 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catherine Lin arrived unannounced to conduct Infection Control Inspection. LPA met with Administrator and disclosed the purpose of the visit. During the Infection Control Inspection, LPA toured facility including but not limited to front entrance, screening station, hand washing stations, bedrooms, common areas, kitchen, and backyard. There is one central entry point for universal screening for staff, residents and visitors. Facility has a sufficient 2-day perishable and one-week non-perishable food supply. Facility has Infection Control Plan, Emergency Disaster Plan, and maintains record of routine screening for residents, staff and visitors. THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED: · At 9:50 a.m., LPA observed 3 items of expired food in the refrigerator and freezer: An opened bag of Ground Beef was used by 1/7/23, an unopened Soursop Neater was expired 11/7/22, an unopened pack of White Turkey was expired 12/27/22. · At 10:30 a.m., LPA observed 3 dementia residents didn't have updated annual physician's reports on file. The above deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations. Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted with Administrator. LIC809D, Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.
Regulation
(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (8) All food shall be of good quality. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. Food in damaged containers shall not be accepted, used or retained.
Inspector finding
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPA observed 3 items were expired, ground beef was used by 1/7/23, Soursop Neater was 11/7/22, and white turkey was 12/27/22 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 01/31/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agrees to retrain staff to manage food including but not limited to label and check expiration dates, and submit a in-servic…
Regulation
87705 Care of Persons with Dementia (c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring the following: (5) Each resident with dementia shall have an annual medical assessment as specified in Section 87458, Medical Assessment, and a reappraisal done at least annually, both of which shall include a reassessme…
Inspector finding
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 6 residents who have dementia didn't have updated annual physician's report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 01/31/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agrees to update residents' physician's report (LIC602A), and submit copies to CCL by the POC due date.
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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