Moraga Retreat Care On Woodford
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.
3 Woodford Drive · 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 On Woodford 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
- 075601509
- 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
InspectionMarch 10, 2026No deficiencies
Plain-language summary
This was the facility's required annual inspection on March 10, 2026, and no violations were found. The inspector checked the building's safety features (smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, grab bars, emergency supplies), temperature controls, food storage, resident files, and staff records, and found everything in order. The facility passed the inspection without any deficiencies.
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On 03/10/2026 at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Doidge arrived to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Caregiver Donna Marie Vernon. and explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator, Ana Maria Blaj, arrived at the facility at around 11:30 AM. 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. 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 118.8 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. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 04/03/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 09/25/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency drills are conducted quarterly. The last Drill conducted on 01/06/2026 LPA reviewed three (3) 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 observed or cited during this visit. . Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
InspectionFebruary 12, 2025No deficiencies
Inspector: David Doidge
Plain-language summary
On February 12, 2025, inspectors conducted the annual required inspection of the facility and found no violations. The inspector toured the building, checked safety equipment like fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, reviewed resident and staff files, and observed that bathrooms had grab bars, medications were locked up, and the facility had adequate food supplies and proper temperature control. The facility was asked to submit routine documentation to the licensing agency by February 19, 2025.
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On 02/12/2025 at 12:20 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Doidge arrived to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with staff Donna Marie Vernon. and explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator, Ana Maria Blaj, arrived at the facility at around 12:30 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 04/16/2024. 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 XXX 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 four (4) resident files and two (2) staff files. The last fire and earthquake drills were conducted on 12/10/2024. Centrally stored medications were observed locked in a cabinet. Continued 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 Continue from LIC 809 LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 2/19/2025. · Resident Roster · LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility · LIC 309 Administrative Organization · LIC 500 Personnel Report · LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (9 pages) · Liability Insurance No deficiencies observed or cited during this visit. . Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
InspectionMarch 27, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Kelly Nguyen
Plain-language summary
This was the facility's required annual inspection. Inspectors found the home clean, safe, and well-maintained, with adequate lighting, temperature control, properly secured medications, working safety equipment, and staff trained in first aid—no violations were cited.
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On today date, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) K. Nguyen and L. Holmes arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPAs met with facility Anamaria Blah, administrator, and explained the purpose of the visit. LPAs toured facility with including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 7 total bedrooms which 6 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 1 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 71 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the clients. The hot water temperature in the clients’ shared bathroom was measured at 118.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Clients’ 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 detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 5/53/2023. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 1/23/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. LPAs reviewed 4 residents records. LPAs reviewed 2 staff records and 2 of 2 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. LPAs reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided via email.
InspectionSeptember 25, 2023No deficiencies
Inspector: Paris Watson
Plain-language summary
During a routine annual inspection on September 25, 2023, inspectors found the facility in compliance with all requirements—the building was clean and safe, with properly functioning smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, adequate lighting and temperature control, secure medication storage, and staff trained in first aid. Inspectors reviewed all six residents' records and medications and found no violations. The facility was asked to submit updated copies of several administrative documents by mid-October 2023.
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On 09/25/2023 at 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) P. Watson and A. Gomez arrived unannounced to conduct Required 1 Year Annual inspection. LPAs met with Administrator, Ana Maria Blaj and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 6 Non-Ambulatory. LPAs toured facility with Ana including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 7 total bedrooms which 6 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 1 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 73 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs 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 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum 7 day 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 detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 05/23/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 06/15/2023. Report continues on 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 At 10:40 AM, LPAs reviewed 6 of 6 residents records. At 11:20 AM, LPAs reviewed 6 of 8 staff records and 6 of 6 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. At 12:30 PM, LPAs reviewed a sample of 6 of 6 resident’s medications. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 10/16/2023: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Current Administrator’s Certificate 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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