St Joseph Senior Care.
St Joseph Senior Care is Ranked in the bottom 1% on citation frequency among California peers with 31 CDSS citations on record; last inspected Oct 2025.
Small-Home Memory Care in Newark with Significant Inspection History, reviewed on public record.
© Google Street View
Compared to 152 California facilities with a similar number of beds.
RCFE memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better performance on inspection record. Source: California Dept. of Social Services · Community Care Licensing.
among peers to rank.
Rankings based on 36-month CDSS inspection data. Severity and frequency: fewer citations = higher percentile. Repeat rate: lower repeat citation share = higher percentile.
FACILITY WATCH · BETA
St Joseph Senior Care has 31 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.
New findings, complaint investigations, or status changes — emailed to you free.
Citation history, plotted month by month.
31 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
Finding distribution
31 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
The rules that apply to this facility.
State requirements with the exact regulation citation, plain-language explanation, and a question to ask on tour. Rules this facility has been cited for appear first.
Plain language
Because a facility markets dementia or Alzheimer's care, state law mandates higher training standards: 12 hours of initial dementia training (6 hours before a staff member works independently with residents, 6 more within the first 4 weeks), 8 hours of annual dementia in-service every year thereafter, and an administrator must include 8 hours of dementia-specific continuing education in every 2-year recertification cycle. Training must cover individualized care plans, behavioral expressions, appropriate supervision, and the facility's dementia care philosophy.
Ask on tour
“Can you show me each direct-care staffer's most recent dementia training certificate, and tell me when their next refresher is due?”
Questions to ask before you visit.
A short pre-tour checklist tailored to St Joseph Senior Care's record and state requirements.
State records show 12 Type A deficiencies indicating actual harm to residents — what were the specific circumstances of these citations, and what corrective actions were implemented?
Ask the operator on tour. Take notes and compare answers across facilities you visit.
The facility has 6 dementia-care citations under §87705 or §87706 — can you describe which specific dementia-care requirements were cited and how staff practices have changed since?
Ask the operator on tour. Take notes and compare answers across facilities you visit.
With 31 total deficiencies across only 3 inspections, what systemic changes has the operator, Zenaida C Bautista, implemented to prevent recurring compliance issues?
Ask the operator on tour. Take notes and compare answers across facilities you visit.
Every inspection visit, verbatim.
3 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2025-10-16Annual Compliance VisitType A · 5 findings
Plain-language summary
During a routine unannounced inspection, the facility was found to have functional safety equipment, adequate food and supplies, and complete first aid and insurance documentation; however, deficiencies were cited that require correction by the specified deadline. Hot water temperature, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers were all in acceptable condition. The facility must submit proof of corrections and updated emergency and insurance documents to the state by October 23, 2025.
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having hot water measuring at 127.6F which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/17/2025 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Administrator will adjust hot water between 105-120F and submit self-certification of correction by POC date.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in leaving Lysol and other cleaning chemicals unlocked in the bathroom which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/17/2025 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Administrator will lock all chemicals and submit self certification of correction by POC date.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in installing a child gate on R1's room which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/17/2025 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Administrator states child gate will be removed and will submit photo proof to CCL by POC date.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with section cited above by having gardening and construction supplies in the backyard and leaving dishes on counter top which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/23/2025 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Administrator will clean up the kitchen and backyard and submit photo proof to CCL by POC date.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having garbage can without lid which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/23/2025 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Administrator will purchase garbage cans with lid and submit photo proof to CCL by POC date.”
Read raw inspector notesClose inspector notes
On this day at around 10:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luisa Fontanilla arrived unannounced to conduct an annual required inspection. LPA met with Administrator Zenaida Bautista and explained the purpose of the visit. During the visit, LPA inspected the facility inside and out including but not limited to 3 resident rooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining, garage and backyard. Hot water in the kitchen measured at 127.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide were tested and observed functional. Fire extinguisher was observed full and was purchased on 2/8/2025. There was sufficient supply of both perishable and non perishable foods. LPA observed ample supply of towels, sheets, linen and hygiene products. LPA reviewed 2 resident and 2 staff files. LPA interviewed one resident. First aid kit was observed complete. Facility has liability insurance. Last fire drill was conducted on 6/15/2025. Deficiencies were cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations (see attached Lic 809D). Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. The following records were requested to be submitted to CCL by 10/23/2025: Lic 500, Roster of Residents, updated Emergency Disaster Plan, Liability Insurance. Exit interview was conducted and Appeal Rights was provided to Bautista.
2024-11-14Annual Compliance VisitType A · 9 findings
Plain-language summary
This was a routine annual inspection conducted in September 2024. Inspectors found the facility met most requirements, including adequate food and supplies, working safety equipment, and proper medication management, though some deficiencies were noted and the facility was asked to submit corrections by November 2024. Hot water temperature, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and first aid supplies were all in working order.
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having the Administrator's certificate expired on 12/11/2023 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/15/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Licensee designated an interim Administrator while obtaining current Administrator certificate. Required documents were sent to CCL during the visit. Licensee will submit the interim Administrator's Lic 501 by 11/15/24.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having hot water measure at 144.9 degrees Fahrenheit which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/14/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Hot water temperature was adjust to 111 degrees Fahrenehit during the visit. This deficiency is cleared.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having knives and scissor unlocked which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/15/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Licensee will install a lock in the cabinet to store knives and other sharp objects and send photo proof to CCL.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having crumbs on the stove top, crumbs by the window sill, toilet with trace of feces, etc which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/30/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 By POC date, the facility will clean and disinfect the facility and send photo proof to LPA. LPA will come back to verify.”
“Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having dusts/mold on window and sliding doors which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/30/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The facility will clean and disinfect window covering and walls and submit photo proof to CCL. LPA will come back to verify.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having empty boxes, unused medical equipment, lots of stray cats in the backyard, etc which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/21/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 By POC date, the Administrator will dispose all unused equipment/empty boxes, trim bushes, ensure there are no stray cats in the backyard and clean up backyard and submit photo proof to CCL. LPA will come back to verify.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a side table and fan blocking exit door in Room #2 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/14/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Administrator removed the fan and side table during the visit. This deficiency is cleared.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in failing to obtain doctor's orders for the two residents using 1/2 rail which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/21/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Administrator will obtain a doctor's order for the 1/2 rails and submit proof to CCL.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in failing to obtain R2's updated Physician's Report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. R2 has Dementia. POC Due Date: 11/21/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 By POC date, the Administrator will submit to CCL R2's updated Physician's Report.”
Read raw inspector notesClose inspector notes
On this day at around 9:35 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Fontanilla and P. Manalo arrived unannounced to conduct an annual required inspection. LPAs met with Administrator Zenaida Bautista and explained the purpose of the visit. During the visit, LPAs inspected the facility inside and out including but not limited to 3 resident rooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining, garage and backyard. Hot water in the kitchen measured at 144 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide were tested and observed functional. Fire extinguisher was observed full and was purchased on 2/3/2024. There was sufficient supply of both perishable and non perishable foods. LPAs observed ample supply of towels, sheets, linen and hygiene products. LPAs reviewed 2 resident and 3 staff files. LPAs interviewed two residents. First aid kit was observed complete. Facility has liability insurance. Last fire drill was conducted on 8/15/2024. Medications and Medication Administration Record (MAR) were reviewed. Deficiencies were cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations (see attached Lic 809D). Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. The following records were requested to be submitted to CCL by 11/21/2024: Lic 500, Roster of Residents, updated Emergency Disaster Plan, Liability Insurance. Exit interview was conducted. A copy of the Appeal Rights and this report were provided.
2023-10-25Annual Compliance VisitType A · 17 findings
Plain-language summary
During an unannounced annual inspection, inspectors found multiple safety and care issues: a resident with a catheter lacked required staff training and facility approval, a staff member was missing first aid certification and required health screening, resident beds blocked emergency exits, medications were stored unlocked in the kitchen, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated since 2011, and fruit flies were observed in the kitchen and dining areas. Additional concerns included cluttered outdoor areas with an unsafe fence, a camera with audio and video installed in a resident's room without approval, and pet food bowls in multiple areas of the facility. The facility has liability insurance of $1,000,000/$3,000,000.
“Based on record review,, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having S2 complete health screening and tb test which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 S2 will get screened for TB and complete health screening. A copy of Lic 503/TB test result will be submitted to CCL by POC date.”
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not conducting Reappraisal for R2 who is on catheter which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 By POC date, Administrator will complete Reappraisal for R2 addressing R2's catheter and submit a copy to CCL.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not havong medicines in the kitchen cabinet locked which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/25/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Staff locked medicines during visit. Deficiency is cleared.”
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having an updated Emergency Disaster Plan which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Last plan is dated 2011. POC Due Date: 10/31/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will submit to CCL updated Emergency Disaster Plan.”
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having an updated disaster plan that addresses the safety of residents with dementia which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will submit an updated Disaster plan to CCL addressing the safety of residents with dementia and submit a copy to CCL.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not indicating training hours per subject for S1 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will indicate training hours completed by S1 and submit proof to CCL.”
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having staff trained with R2's catheter which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will condcut training with staff on R2's catheter and submit proof ot CCL.”
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having staff complete training with R2's catheter prior to staff providing service to R2 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will train staff on R2's catheter.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having S2 complete first aid training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 S2 will complet first aid training and submit proof to CCL.”
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having staff complete required dementia training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/20/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will conduct required training and submit proof to CCL.”
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having staff complete required medication training hours which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will conduct training and submit proof to CCL.”
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having the SPV form in the residents' files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will contact families to complete SPV and submit completed copy of the form to CCL.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having fruit flies in the kitchen/dining which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will clean, declutter and organize kitchen and dining areas and submit photo proof to CCL.”
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having an updated disaster drill which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Last fire drill was done on April 2023. POC Due Date: 10/31/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will conduct drill and submit proof to CCL.”
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having an approved exception for R2's catheter which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/20/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will submit a request for exception for R2 by POC date.”
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having an updated medical assessment for R1 who has dementia which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/31/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will request an updated medical assessment for R2 and submit a copy ot CCL.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in installing a video camera with audio inside R1's room which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. R1 has dementia and is able to use the bathroom independently. POC Due Date: 10/26/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will remove camera and will update R1's needs and services to address R1's safety. Administrator will send certifcate of removal of camera by 10/26 and submit updated needs and services plan by 10/31/2023.”
Read raw inspector notesClose inspector notes
On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luisa Fontanilla arrived unannounced to conduct annual required inspection. LPA was met by staff Margrethe Bautista who states Administrator is currently out of the country and will be back on 11/15/2023. During the visit, LPA inspected the facility inside and out including but not limited to 3 resident rooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining, garage and backyard. Hot water in the kitchen measured at 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide were tested and observed functional. Fire extinguisher was observed full and manufactured in 2023. There were sufficient food supplies observed. LPA observed ample supply of towels, sheets and linen. LPA reviewed 3 resident and 2 staff files. LPA interviewed one staff and 2 residents. First aid kit was observed complete. The following deficiencies were observed: R2 has catheter but facility does not have an approved exception and no proof of staff training S2 does not have First aid training, missing Lic 501, 503 and tb test R3's bed was observed blocking exit door; extra bed in R3's room partially blocking doorway backyard/sideyard were observed with empty boxes, tools, unused equipment etc, ;fence was observed leaning towards the next door neighbor no updated Emergency Disaster Plan (plan on file is dated 2011) medications observed unlocked in the kitchen fruit flies observed hovering in the kitchen/dining area ******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 Facility installed a camera in Room#3 (with audio and video) without an approved exception last fire drill was conducted in April 2023 cats' food bowls were observed in different areas Facility has liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000/$3,000,000. Deficiencies were cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations (refer to Lic 89D). Exit interview was conducted with Margrethe and Appeal Rights was provided. .
Other facilities in Alameda County.
Other memory care facilities in Alameda County with similar care offerings.
Family reviews
No reviews yet — be the first to share your experience
Other memory care options nearby.
More options in neighboring cities
Licensed memory care in other cities within this county region — useful when your search radius crosses city limits.