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Villa Amor

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.

17605 Hill Road · Morgan Hill, 95037

Quick facts

Licensed beds6
Memory careNot listed
Last inspectionApr 2025
Last citationApr 2025
Operated byValin, Amor & Virgil
Map showing location of Villa Amor

Quality snapshot

Updated April 25, 2026

Compared 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

Severity
36th

Weighted citations per bed

Repeats
100th

Repeat deficiencies as share of total

Frequency
39th

Deficiencies per inspection

Tick mark at 50% = peer median · higher percentile = better facility

Villa Amor scores C. Better than 58% of comparable California RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY facilities. Severity: 36th percentile. Repeats: top 0%. Frequency: 39th percentile.

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

↓ improving

Weighted severity score per month · 24 months

May 24peer medianApr 26

Weighted score (24mo)

23

Last citation

Apr 25

Finding distribution

4 total · 36 months

Scope × Severity (CMS A–L)

IsolatedPatternWidespreadJKLG2HID2EFABCSev 4 · IJSev 3Sev 2Sev 1

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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 must this facility report to the state — and how fast?Cited Aug 202422 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).

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.

How does CDSS enforce these rules?22 CCR §87755–87777 / HSC §1569.58
  1. 1Notice of DeficiencyWritten citation with a correction deadline. Facility must submit a Plan of Correction.
  2. 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.
  3. 3Suspension of AdmissionsFacility cannot accept new residents until violations are corrected.
  4. 4Temporary Suspension or RevocationEmergency suspension for imminent danger; full revocation after administrative hearing.
  5. 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:

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State records

California Dept. of Social Services · Community Care Licensing
License number
435200957
License type
RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
License status
LICENSED
License expires
Not yet indexed
Licensed beds
6
Operator
Valin, Amor & Virgil

Inspections & citations

4

reports on file

4

total deficiencies

2

Type A (actual harm)

InspectionApril 24, 2025Type A
2 deficiencies
Inspector notes

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to conduct the facility's annual required - 1 year inspection. LPA met with staff, Ester Honrado. Administrator/Licensees Virgil and Amor Valin was unable to meet LPA at the facility. LPA toured the facility with staff to include 5 resident bedrooms, staff bedrooms, living room, kitchen, laundry room, and backyard. All fire exits were free and clear of obstruction. 3 staff members present are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. Fire extinguisher last serviced on 01/06/2025. Carbon monoxide detector observed operable. Fire place observed screened. Kitchen observed with at least 7 days worth of non-perishable foods and 2 days worth of perishable foods. Refrigerator temperature maintained 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Freezer temperature maintained at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Chemicals observed secured. LPA observed a resident's prescription injection that was accessible inside the refrigerator. All residents are able to access the refrigerator. Staff states they do not lock the resident's injections in the refrigerator. LPA advised to purchase a lock box/bag to place the refrigerated medications inside to ensure the medication is inaccessible to other residents in care. During visit, staff placed the resident's refrigerated medication in the staff living quarters which is off limits to the residents. Staff states that after the resident self administers their injection, they place the needle in the trash. It was stated that the facility does not have an appropriate container to properly dispose of the resident's needles. LPA advised to ensure needles are disposed of properly. See LIC809-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 Resident bedrooms observed with adequate lighting, bed, linens, dresser, and night stands. Bathroom observed with hygiene products. Shower observed with grab bars and non-slip mats. Bathroom hot water temperature maintained at 113.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside 1 of the resident bedrooms, LPA observed a prescription mouthwash that was left accessible. Based on review of the resident's file, the resident is not able to store their own medication. Staff was advised to ensure all centrally stored medications are not accessible to residents in care. The facility has an emergency disaster plan. The facility's last emergency disaster drill was completed in January and April 2025. The facility has an infection control plan. LPA reviewed 3 residents records. 3 out of 3 resident records observed maintained to include an admission agreement, updated medical assessment, TB result, updated appraisal/needs and services plan, personal rights, consent form, and safeguard of personal property and valuables. 3 out of 3 resident centrally stored medication records observed maintained. 1 out of 3 resident has cash resources being maintained by the facility, which was reviewed with staff. No issues noted. LPA reviewed 3 staff files to include a 1st aid certification, health screening, TB result, personnel record, and fingerprint clearance. 3 staff are provided training in compliance with Title 22 regulations. Deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. See LIC809-D. The plan of corrections were reviewed with Administrator/Licensees Amor and Virgil Valin via telephone. This report was reviewed with staff, Ester Honrado and a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.

Type ACCR §87465(h)(2)

Regulation

(h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication.

Inspector finding

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above wherein LPA observed 2 prescription medications that were accessible in the refrigerator and resident's bedroom which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/25/2025 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Licensee immediately secured the medications. Licensee will submit a written statement and plan to ensure compliance with the section cited above to LPA Kaba…

Type ACCR §87628(b)(3)

Regulation

(b) In addition to Section 87611, General Requirements for Allowable Health Conditions, the licensee shall be responsible for the following: (3) Ensuring that syringes and needles are disposed of as specified in Section 87303(f)(2).

Inspector finding

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above wherein the facility is not disposing of a resident's needles appropriately after each use which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/25/2025 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Licensee will order a sharps container. Licensee will send a proof of purchase of the sharps container to LPA Kabariti via email by POC due date.

InspectionAugust 14, 2024Type B
1 deficiency

Inspector: Christine Dolores

Inspector notes

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to conduct a case management – deficiencies visit. LPA met with Administrator, Virgil Valin. During a complaint investigation for control number: 26-AS-20220411150326, a violation was observed. Based on record review, the incident with resident (R1) occurred on 04/06/2022. The Licensee did not submit the incident report until requested on 04/19/2022. The Department received the incident report 7 days after the occurrence date. A deficiency was cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. See LIC809-D. This report was reviewed with Administrator, Virgil Valin and a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.

Type BCCR §87211(a)(1)

Regulation

(a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department may require, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence of any of the events specified in (A) through (D) below. …

Inspector finding

Based on interview, record review and observation the licensee did not ensure to submit a written incident report to the Department regarding the incident that occurred with resident (R1) which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

InspectionApril 25, 2024Type B
1 deficiency

Inspector: Christine Dolores

Inspector notes

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to conduct the facility's annual required - 1 year inspection. LPA met with Administrators, Amor and Virgil Valin. LPA toured the facility with staff to include 5 resident bedrooms, staff bedrooms, living room, kitchen, laundry room, and backyard. All fire exits were free and clear of obstruction. 2 staff members present are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. Fire extinguisher last serviced on 12/08/2023. Carbon monoxide detector observed operable. Fire place observed screened. Kitchen observed with at least 7 days worth of non-perishable foods and 2 days worth of perishable foods. Refrigerator temperature maintained 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Freezer temperature maintained at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Sharp objects, chemicals, and disinfectants observed locked. Resident bedrooms observed with adequate lighting, bed, linens, dresser, and night stands. Bathroom observed with hygiene products. Shower observed with grab bars and non-slip mats. Bathroom hot water temperature maintained at 108 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility has an emergency disaster plan. The facility's last emergency disaster drill was conducted in April 2023. Facility was advised. Facility has emergency lighting. The facility has an infection control plan, however, LPA was unable to review the infection control plan in the facility. Administrator states to ensure the infection control plan will be available in the facility. LPA observed the facility's PPE supplies. SEE LIC809-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 LPA reviewed 4 residents records. 4 out of 4 resident records observed maintained to include an admission agreement, medical assessment, TB result, appraisal/needs and services plan, personal rights, consent form, and safeguard of personal property and valuables. 4 out of 4 resident centrally stored medication records observed maintained. 4 residents were interviewed during visit. LPA reviewed 4 staff files to include a 1st aid certification, health screening, TB result, personnel record, and fingerprint clearance. LPA reviewed the staff member's training records. 3 staff members were interviewed during visit. A deficiency was cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. See LIC809-D. Advisory note provided. This report was reviewed with Administrator Virgil Valin and a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.

Type B

Regulation

(c) A facility shall conduct a drill at least quarterly for each shift. The type of emergency covered in a drill shall vary from quarter to quarter, taking into account different emergency scenarios. An actual evacuation of residents is not required during a drill. While a facility may provide an opportunity for residents to participate in a drill,…

Inspector finding

Based on observation, interview, and record review the licensee did not ensure emergency drills are being conducted quarterly in which the last emergency drill conducted was in April 2023 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/02/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Licensee will conduct the emergency drill, ASAP. Licensee will send the emergency drill to LPA Dolores via email by POC due date.

ComplaintApril 19, 2022
No deficiencies

Inspector: Christine Dolores

Inspector notes

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to conduct a required 1-year annual inspection to focus on infection control. LPA met with Administrators Amor and Virgil Valin. During visit, LPA toured the facility inside and outside to include the dining room, living room, kitchen, resident rooms, bathroom, laundry room, and backyard. All fire exit routes were free and clear of obstruction. Facility observed to have a designated entry point for COVID-19 symptoms screening for all visitors, residents and staff. Hand sanitizer available throughout the facility. Bathrooms observed to be supplied with hygiene products, paper supplies, and hand washing signs. The following posters were observed to include: symptoms of COVID, social distancing, visitor policy, and hand washing. Facility cleans and disinfect multiple times daily and as needed. Trash can with lid was observed. Facility has a designated visitation area located in the backyard. LPA observed supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and advised to keep a sufficient amount of gowns at the facility. All staff observed to be wearing a face mask. Staff are N95 fit tested. LPA reviewed facility's policies and procedures to isolation and infection control training. LPA informed the Administrator to review PIN 22-13-ASC and submit Infection Control Plan to CCLD by 06/30/2022. The following documents were requested to include an updated LIC610 and Administrator Certificate by 04/20/2022. No citations were issued per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This report was reviewed with Virgil Valin and a copy of this report was provided.

Federal summary

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Not 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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