Aster Garden Care Home, Inc
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.
2046 Arnold Drive · Martinez, 94553
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
Aster Garden Care Home, Inc 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
- 079201170
- License type
- RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
- License status
- LICENSED
- License expires
- Not yet indexed
- Licensed beds
- 6
- Operator
- Aster Garden Care Home, Inc
Inspections & citations
3
reports on file
0
total deficiencies
InspectionNovember 6, 2025No deficiencies
Plain-language summary
On November 6, 2025, the facility passed its annual inspection with no deficiencies found. The inspector toured the building, reviewed resident and staff records, and verified that safety equipment including fire detectors, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits were in working order, bathrooms had proper grab bars, medications were locked and secure, and staff had current first aid training. The facility can care for up to six non-ambulatory residents and has approval for hospice care for up to four residents.
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On 11/06/2025 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Caregiver, Dwight Holt and explained the purpose of the visit. Dwight phoned the Licensee/Administrator, Jinyoung Rhu, to inform. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) non-ambulatory. In which one (1) may be bedridden. Hospice waiver approved for four (4) residents. Administrator certificate # #7004049740 Expires 05/17/2026. Jinyoung Rhu was not available during visit. Therefore gave authorization for Staff, Kyongmin Yu to sign the report. LPA toured facility with Kyongmin including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of five (5) total bedrooms which all bedrooms are occupied by the residents. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathrooms was measured at 116.3 and 116.2 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 medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. LIC809-C Continued... 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 LIC809-C (page 2) Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 09/04/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 09/02/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 08/18/2025. LPA reviewed five (5) residents records. LPA reviewed six (6) staff records and all staff have current first aid training and associated to the facility. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 11/13/2025: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility - Reviewed LIC 309 Administrative Organization - Reviewed LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan - Reviewed Liability Insurance - Reviewed Current Administrator’s Certificate - Reviewed No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
InspectionDecember 5, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Lori Alexander-Washington
Plain-language summary
On December 5, 2024, the facility passed its annual required inspection with no deficiencies found. The inspector verified that the home maintains safe conditions including proper temperature control, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, secure medication storage, grab bars in bathrooms, and adequate food supplies. The administrator's certificate will expire in May 2026.
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On 12/05/2024 at 3:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Jinyoung Rhu and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for capacity six (6) all non-ambulatory, of which one (1) may be bedridden. Hospice waiver approved for four (4) residents. Administrator Certificate # 7004049740 expired 05/17/2026. LPA toured facility with Jinyoung including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of five (5) total bedrooms which five (5) bedrooms are occupied by the residents. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 118.2 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 medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 07/19/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 10/03/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 08/20/2024. LIC809-C Continued... 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 LIC809-C (Page 2) LPA reviewed four (4) residents records. LPA reviewed three (3) staff records and all three (3) have current first aid training and associated to the facility. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 12/12/2024: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan - Reviewed Liability Insurance - Reviewed Current Administrator’s Certificate - Reviewed No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
Other visitDecember 21, 2023No deficiencies
Inspector: Lori Alexander-Washington
Plain-language summary
On December 21, 2023, the state conducted a routine annual inspection of the facility and found no violations. The inspector verified that the home met requirements for safe living conditions including proper temperature, lighting, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, secured medications, and staff with current first aid training. The facility was licensed to care for up to six non-ambulatory residents, with one potentially bedridden.
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On 12/21/2023 at 12:45PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lori Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator, Jinyoung "Jin" Rhu and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 6 non-ambulatory, of which 1 may be bedridden. Hospice waiver for 4. Administrator's Certificate #6014268740 Expires 05/17/2024. Currently the facility doesn't have any residents. LPA toured facility with Jin including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 8 total bedrooms which 5 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 3 bedroom is occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 120.2 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 medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 07/17/2023. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 12/21/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 11/27/2023. LIC809-C Continued.... 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 LIC809 Continued... LPA reviewed 6 staff records and 6 of 6 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 12/28/2023: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report 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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