Moraga Retreat 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.
715 Moraga Road · Moraga, 94556
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
Moraga Retreat 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
- 075601205
- License type
- RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
- License status
- LICENSED
- License expires
- Not yet indexed
- Licensed beds
- 6
- Operator
- Moraga Retreat Care Home Inc.
Inspections & citations
4
reports on file
0
total deficiencies
InspectionFebruary 23, 2026No deficiencies
Plain-language summary
This was a routine annual inspection on February 23, 2025, and the facility passed with no violations. The inspector checked the building's safety features (fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), temperature controls, bathrooms, food supplies, staff and resident records, and emergency preparedness, and found everything in order.
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On 02/23/2025 at 01:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Doidge arrived to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with staff Shelia Brinosa. and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Roland Blaj arrived at 1:35 PM. During the visit, LPA 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 04/03/2025. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed to be functional. LPA observed the facility to be at a comfortable 73 degrees Fahrenheit. All indoor and outdoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. Hot water temperature was measured at 111.7 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed skid mats and grab bars in resident bathrooms. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. There are no bodies of water present in or around the facility. LPA observed a sufficient supply of 7 day non-perishables and two day perishable food supplies. LPA reviewed five (5) resident files and five (5) staff files. Emergency Disaster drills are conducted quarterly; last drill was conducted on 01/06/2026. Centrally stored medications were observed locked in a cabinet. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
InspectionJanuary 16, 2025No deficiencies
Inspector: David Doidge
Plain-language summary
On January 16, 2025, the state conducted a routine annual inspection of the facility and found no violations. The inspector checked the building's safety features (fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), bathrooms, kitchen, food supplies, medication storage, resident files, and staff records, and observed that the facility was well-maintained with proper temperature controls, grab bars, and clear passageways. Fire and earthquake drills had been conducted recently.
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On 01/16/2025 at 01:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Doidge arrived to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with staff Mavictoria Talavera. and explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator Ana Maria Blaj arrived at the facility at around 2:00 PM. During the visit, LPA 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 04/18/2024. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed functional. LPA observed the facility to be at a comfortable temperature for residents. All indoor and outdoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. Hot water temperature was measured at 113 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed skid mats and grab bars in resident bathrooms. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. There are no bodies of water present in or around the facility. LPA observed a sufficient supply of 7 day non-perishables and two day perishable food supplies. LPA reviewed six (6) resident files and five (5) staff files. The last fire and earthquake drills were conducted on 12/10/2024. Centrally stored medications were observed locked in a cabinet. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
InspectionFebruary 3, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Luisa Fontanilla
Plain-language summary
This was a routine annual inspection conducted in April 2026, during which inspectors toured the facility, reviewed resident and staff files, and interviewed residents and staff. The facility passed inspection with no deficiencies found — safety equipment was functional, medications were properly secured, staff had current certifications, and the facility was well-maintained and appropriately supplied with food and furnishings.
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On this day at around 12:05 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luisa Fontanilla arrived unannounced to conduct annual required inspection and met with staff Lizette Ng. LPA explained to Ng the purpose of the visit. The Administrator Ana Maria Blaj arrived at the facility at around 12:30pm. The Administrator holds certificate# 6006063740. During the visit, LPA 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 5/22/23. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed functional. LPA observed the facility to be at a comfortable temperature for residents. All indoor and outdoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. Hot water temperature was measured at 115.8 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed skid mats and grab bars in resident bathrooms. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. There are no bodies of water present in or around the facility. LPA observed a sufficient supply of 7 day non-perishables and two day perishable food supplies. At around 12:40 pm, LPA reviewed 5 resident files and 5 staff files. All staff are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. All 5 staff have current first aid and CPR training. The last fire and earthquake drills were conducted on January 23, 2024. Centrally stored medications were observed locked in a cabinet. LPA interviewed 2 residents and 2 staff at around 2pm. There are no deficiencies noted during the visit. A copy of this report was provided to the Administrator.
InspectionFebruary 8, 2023No deficiencies
Inspector: Catherine Lin
Plain-language summary
This was a routine infection control inspection conducted on February 8, 2023. The inspector found the facility had proper screening procedures at entry, adequate supplies of personal protective equipment and food, and staff were wearing appropriate protection; no violations were cited.
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On 2/8/2023 starting at 10:50 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C. Lin arrived unannounced to conduct Infection Control Inspection. LPA met with staff and disclosed the purpose of the visit. Administrator was absent during the inspection. Upon entry, LPA’s temperature was checked and asked to sign-in with answering Covid-19 symptoms by the staff. LPA toured facility including but not limited to front entrance, screening station, hand washing stations, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas, and outdoor areas. There is one central entry point for universal screening for staff, residents, and visitors. A sign-in policy, thermometer and hand sanitizer were observed at screening station. Cough/sneeze etiquette and hand washing posters were observed. Facility staff were observed to be wearing proper PPE. Facility has a sufficient 2-day perishable and one-week non-perishable food supply. Facility has a 30-day supply of PPEs maintained at central location and easily accessible for staff. Facility has Mitigation Plan, Emergency Disaster Plan, and maintains record of routine screening for residents, staff, and visitors. No deficiency cited during visit. Exit interview conducted with staff, 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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