Charitys Residence
What is an RCFE with Memory Care?
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 help with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. An RCFE with a Memory Care designation is additionally required by California Title 22 (§87705 and §87706) to provide specialized staff training in dementia care, individualized care plans for residents with cognitive impairment, and appropriate supervision protocols — requirements that go beyond a standard RCFE license.
2933 Monterey Blvd · Oakland, 94602
Record last updated April 20, 2026.
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Quick facts
Memory care context
Charitys Residence is a California-licensed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a memory care designation, licensed for 6 residents. California Title 22 requires RCFEs serving dementia residents to meet specific standards under §87705 and §87706, covering individualized care plans, staff training in dementia care, and appropriate supervision. CDSS has cited this facility twice under dementia-care regulations (§87705 or §87706). State records show 3 inspections with 17 total deficiencies — 10 Type A citations (actual harm) and 7 Type B citations (potential for harm). One complaint has also been filed. The most recent inspection was April 17, 2024. The high number of Type A deficiencies warrants careful inquiry during any visit.
Questions to ask on your tour
Based on Charitys Residence's state inspection record.
State records show 10 Type A deficiencies (actual harm citations) across 3 inspections — can you explain what specific incidents led to these citations and what corrective actions have been implemented?
The facility has been cited twice under §87705 or §87706 for dementia-care requirements — what were the specific violations, and how has the facility changed its dementia care practices in response?
One complaint has been filed with CDSS — what was the subject of this complaint, was it substantiated, and what changes resulted?
With a 6-bed capacity operated by Caridad O. Aquino, what is the staffing structure during overnight hours, and who provides coverage if the primary caregiver is unavailable?
Given the April 2024 inspection findings, what ongoing monitoring or follow-up has CDSS required, and when is the next scheduled inspection?
State records
California CDSS · Community Care Licensing Division- License number
- 011440427
- License type
- RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
- License status
- LICENSED
- License expires
- Not yet indexed
- Licensed beds
- 6
- Operator
- Caridad O. Aquino
Inspections & citations
3
reports on file
17
total deficiencies
10
Type A (actual harm)
2
dementia-care citations
InspectionApril 17, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: David Doidge
Inspector notes
On 02/14/2025 at 09:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Doidge arrived to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met Licensee Caridad Aquino explained the purpose of the visit. 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 06/03/2024. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed functional. LPA observed the facility to be at a comfortable temperature at 72 degrees Farenheit. All indoor and outdoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. Hot water temperature was measured at 105.6 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 three (3) resident files and three (3 ) staff files; all were complete. The last fire and earthquake drills were conducted on 01/11/2025, performed monthly. 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 2/21/2025. · Liability Insurance No deficiencies observed or cited during this visit. . Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
InspectionApril 15, 2022Type A15 deficiencies
Inspector: Luisa Fontanilla
Inspector notes
On this day at around 12:15 pm, LPA Luisa Fontanilla arrived unannounced to conduct an annual required inspection and met with House Manager Caridad Aquino. LPA explained to Aquino the purpose of the visit. The Administrator arrived to the facility at a later time. During the visit, LPA inspected the facility inside and out including but not limited to kitchen, dining and living area, garage, resident rooms, bathrooms and backyard. LPA observed the facility has sufficient supply of perishable and non perishable foods. Smoke detectors were last inspected in 2023. Carbon monoxide was tested and observed operational. There were multiple fire extinguishers observed that were last serviced in 2022. The facility was unable to provide resident files to the LPA. LPA reviewed 4 staff files. First aid kit was observed complete. There is no proof of last disaster drill conducted. All staff do not have current First aid/CPR training. Cleaning chemicals were observed unlocked in the laundry area. Knives were observed unlocked in a cabinet in the kitchen. Medication was observed unlocked in the refrigerator. The following records need to be submitted to CCL by April 30, 2024: Lic 610E, Infection Control Plan, Roster of Residents, Lic 500, Liability Insurance and Disaster Drill. Deficiencies are cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations (refer to Lic 809D). Exit interview was conducted with the Administrator and Appeal Rights was provided.
(d) The licensee shall provide initial and ongoing training for all members of its staff to ensure that residents’ rights are fully respected and implemented.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having proof of training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/30/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will submit to CCL proof of training for the above requirement.
The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors.
Based on observaiton, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in failing to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/15/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 By POC date, the Administrator will notify LPA completion of POC. LPA will need to comeback to verify completion.
(6) All outdoor and indoor passageways and stairways shall be kept free of obstruction.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in locking glass emergency exit door which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/17/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The door was unlocked during the visit.
(a) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having medication and knives unlocked and accessible to resident's which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/18/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 By POC date, Administrator will lock all items that could pose a danger to the residents and inform LPA of completion of POC.
(c)The facility shall employ, and the administrator shall schedule, a sufficient number of staff members to do all of the following: (3) Ensure that at least one staff member who has cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and first aid training is on duty and on the premises at all times. This paragraph shall not be construed to require staf…
Based on records review], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having any staff with current First aid/CPR training which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/19/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 All staff will complete first aid/CPR and submit proof to CCL by POC date.
(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (27) All kitchen areas shall be kept clean and free of litter, rodents, vermin and insects.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in failing to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/19/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The kitchen area will get cleaned and free from any insects and notify LPA. LPA will have to come back to verify completion of POC.
(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.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in keeping medications in a cabinet without lock which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/18/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Administrator will lock all medications and notify LPA of completion of POC.
(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete, and current record is maintained for each resident in the facility or in a central administrative location readily available to facility staff and to licensing agency staff.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having any resident record available during inspection which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/23/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Administrator will complete all resident files and notify LPA of completion by POC date.
(a)In addition to any other requirement of this chapter, a residential care facility for the elderly shall have an emergency and disaster plan that shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
Based on observation 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. POC Due Date: 04/23/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will submit to CCL an updated Disaster Plan.
(c) All window screens shall be clean and maintained in good repair.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having window screens with cobwebs which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/30/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Administrator will get window screens cleaned and notify LPA by POC date.
(e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: (2) Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate the temperature of hot water used by residents to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degre…
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having hot water which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/19/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will get the water heater fixed and notify LPA once completed.
(4) Stairways, inclines, ramps and open porches and areas of potential hazard to residents with poor balance or eyesight shall be made inaccessible to residents unless equipped with sturdy hand railings and unless well-lighted.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a ramp with missing wood/uneven surgace which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/15/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Administrator will get ramp fixed and notify CCL of completion.
(c) General storage space shall be maintained for equipment and supplies as necessary to ensure that space used to meet other requirements of these regulations is not also used for storage.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having sufficient storage which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/15/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Administrator will ensure that there is sufficient storage for equipment and supplies and notify CCL BY POC date.
(2) In addition to paragraph (1), training requirements shall also include an additional 20 hours annually, eight hours of which shall be dementia care training, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.626, and four hours of which shall be specific to postural supports, restricted health conditions, and hospice care, as required by subdivisi…
Based on file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having proof of training available during inspection which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/30/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Administrator will send to CCL proof of staff training mentioned above.
(e) For every prescription and nonprescription PRN medication for which the licensee provides assistance there shall be a signed, dated written order from a physician on a prescription blank, maintained in the resident's file, and a label on the medication. Both the physician's order and the label shall contain at least all of the following informa…
Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having doctor orders for the residents' medications which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/30/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Administrator will obtain medication order from each resident's doctor and notify CCL by POC date.
ComplaintOctober 27, 2021Type A2 deficiencies
Inspector: Catherine Lin
Inspector notes
On 4/15/2022 starting at 1:25 p.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Catherine Lin and Kelly Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct Infection Control Inspection. LPAs met with Administrator, Maryann Aquino and disclosed the purpose of the visit. During the Infection Control Inspection, LPA toured facility including but not limited to front entrance, screening station, hand washing stations, bedrooms, common areas, kitchen and backyard. There is one central entry point for universal screening for staff, residents and visitors. Facility has a sufficient 2-day perishable and 7-day non-perishable food supply. Facility has Mitigation Plan, Emergency and Disaster Plan on file. THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED: · At 1:30 p.m., LPAs observed unlocked knives in the kitchen drawer. · At 1:40 p.m., LPA observed unlocked cleaning supplies in the cabinet. · At 1:50 p.m., LPA observed 11 bottles of unlocked medicines on the dinner table. The above deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations. Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted with Administrator. LIC809D, Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.
87705 Care of Persons with Dementia (f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia (1) Knives, matches, firearms, tools and other items that could constitute a danger to the resident(s)
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed unlocked knives in the kitchen drawer which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/16/2022 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will fix the drawer lock and agreed to keep all knives locked at all time, and submit photos of the fixed lock to CCL by the POC due day. In addition, Administrator agreed to conduct training with staff…
87705 Care of Persons with Dementia (f)The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia: (2) Over-the-counter medication, nutritional supplements or vitamins, alcohol, cigarettes, and toxic substances such as certain plants, gardening supplies, cleaning supplies and disinfectants.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed unlocked disinfectants, cleaning supplies in the cabinet, and bottles of medicines on the dinning table which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/16/2022 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator locked up the medicines and cleaning supplies during inspection. In addition, Administrator agreed to conduct training with staff of regulation and s…
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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