Woodlands Iv
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.
3292 Walnut Ln · Lafayette, 94549
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
Woodlands Iv 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
- 079201325
- License type
- RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
- License status
- LICENSED
- License expires
- Not yet indexed
- Licensed beds
- 6
- Operator
- Bethel Care Inc
Inspections & citations
3
reports on file
0
total deficiencies
Other visitApril 10, 2025No deficiencies
Plain-language summary
A routine annual inspection was conducted on April 10, 2025, and no violations or deficiencies were found. The facility was assessed for safety features including fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, grab bars, and bathroom safety equipment—all were functional or in place. Staff files and resident records were complete, medications were properly secured, food supplies were adequate, and emergency drills had been conducted.
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On 04/10/2025 at 12:15 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) David Doidge and Ardalan Gharachorloo arrived to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPAs met with caregiver Rio Clark. and explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator Administrator Tayyaba Chaudhry arrived at the facility at 01:10 PM. During the visit, LPAs toured facility including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, front and back area of the facility, and common areas. Fire extinguisher was observed full and last inspected on 11/26/2024. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed functional. LPAs observed the facility to be at 65 degrees Fahrenheit. All indoor and outdoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. Hot water temperature was measured at 109 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed skid mats and grab bars in resident bathrooms. LPAs observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. There are no bodies of water present in or around the facility. LPAs observed a sufficient supply of 7 day non-perishables and two day perishable food supplies. LPA reviewed six (5) resident files and five (4) staff files; all were complete. The last fire and earthquake drills were conducted on 12/10/2024. Centrally stored medications were observed locked in a cabinet. First aid kit was observed to be complete . No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
Other visitApril 25, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Luisa Fontanilla
Plain-language summary
This was a pre-licensing inspection of a new memory care facility. The inspector found the physical space and equipment generally adequate, but identified several deficiencies that must be corrected before the facility can be licensed: a missing carbon monoxide detector, required posted notices about resident rights and complaint procedures, hot water temperature above the safe limit of 120 degrees, a leaning fence, and cluttered areas with screen doors and wood in the yard. The applicants agreed to send photos documenting corrections and will work with the state before a final licensing decision is made.
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On this day at around 10:45 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luisa Fontanilla arrived unannounced to conduct pre-licensing inspection. Licensee/Applicants Tayyaba and Ejaz Chaudry arrived at the facility at around 12:05 pm. During the visit, LPA toured the facility with the applicants. Physical plant is consistent with the facility sketches submitted to Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). There is no body of water observed. There were 6 resident bedrooms and 2 bathrooms that were observed with adequate lighting. There is an additional room and bathroom that will be for staff use. Facility is equipped with refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer. There was sufficient supply of plates, glasses, and other utensils. Facility land line telephone was tested and observed operational. Towels, sheets, warm blankets and hygiene products were observed available. Fire extinguishers that appeared full and were last serviced on 11/1/2023 were observed. First aid kit was observed complete with manual. Flashlights were observed available for use. Licensee/Applicant states all residents will have a call button that is connected to a monitor in the kitchen. The following were observed during the inspection: missing carbon monoxide missing required posters such as Complaint poster, Personal Rights, Theft and Loss, etc hot water measured at 129.3 degrees Fahrenheit workers were observed in the front yard fence on the right side facing the facility is leaning towards the neighbor's side screen doors/windows/pieces of wood were observed in the side yard continuation on Lic 809C 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 Licensee/Applicant will send CCL photos of corrections. In regards to the fence, Licensee/applicant states he is in contact with the neighbor and will update CCL. LPA will inform CAB analyst upon receipt of proof of corrections. Final review of application, and license to be granted by CAB. Exit interview was conducted, and copy of this report was provided to the applicant.
ComplaintMarch 19, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Gina Baldwin
Plain-language summary
This was a pre-licensing phone interview for a new memory care home with capacity for 6 residents. The applicant and administrator demonstrated understanding of California regulations covering facility operations, staff qualifications, medication management, abuse reporting, and other requirements for running a care home. The facility was cleared to proceed with the licensing process.
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COMP II by CAB successfully completed Method: Phone Call at CAB Facility Type: RCFE Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by presenting photo ID via phone. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Staff qualifications and responsibilities 3. Applicant and Administrator qualifications 4. Program policy: Abuse, admission agreement, medication management, reporting incidents to CCL, restricted & prohibited conditions 5. Grievances, Complaints, Community resources 6. Physical plant, food service 7. Application document review and technical assistance: Criminal record clearance, Health screening, Fire clearance, First Aid/CPR certificate, Administrator certificate, Financial verification, Pre-licensing inspection, Compliance history, Control of property
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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