Vita
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.
4012 Blacksmith Cir · Oakley, 94561
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
Severity38thWeighted citations per bed
Repeats100thRepeat deficiencies as share of total
Frequency34thDeficiencies 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
Vita scores C. Better than 57% of comparable California RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY facilities. Severity: 38th percentile. Repeats: top 0%. Frequency: 34th 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
↑ worseningWeighted severity score per month · 24 months
Weighted score (24mo)
6
Last citation
Dec 25
Finding distribution
5 total · 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
- 079200537
- License type
- RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
- License status
- LICENSED
- License expires
- Not yet indexed
- Licensed beds
- 6
- Operator
- Vita, Llc
Inspections & citations
3
reports on file
5
total deficiencies
1
Type A (actual harm)
InspectionDecember 15, 2025Type B2 deficiencies
Plain-language summary
A routine annual inspection was conducted on December 15, 2025, and found the facility in good physical condition with working safety equipment, adequate food supplies, and clean resident rooms; however, inspectors identified that five residents did not have current care plans on file and one staff member was missing a required health screening. The facility was cited for these deficiencies and given the opportunity to correct them.
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On 12/15/2025 at 9:45AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) G. Luk arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection. LPA met with Assistant Administrator, Silvia Salazar and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, dining area, kitchen, garage, and outdoor area. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed. Fire extinguisher was observed to be full and last serviced on 9/5/2025. One week of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable food supplies were available. Hot water temperature was measured at 120 degrees F in the hallway bathroom. LPA observed grab bars in the bathrooms. There were adequate lights in each room. Resident rooms were observed to be cleaned and fully furnished. First Aid kit is complete. Last fire drill was conducted on 11/29/2025. LPA reviewed 5 residents and 3 staff files starting at 10:10AM. LPA reviewed a sample of resident's medications during inspection. At 10:30AM, LPA observed all five residents does not have current Appraisal Needs & Service plans on file during record review. At 11:30AM, LPA observed S2 does not have health screening on file. The deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Silvia Salazar. A copy of this report and appeal rights provided.
Regulation
(f) All personnel, including the licensee and administrator, shall be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a chest x-ray or an intradermal test, performed by a physician not more than six (6) months prior to or seven (7) days after e…
Inspector finding
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having health screening for S2 which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 01/05/2026 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Assistant Administrator has agreed to obtain health screening for S2 and submit a copy to CCLD by POC date.
Regulation
(a) Prior to, or within two weeks of the resident's admission, the licensee shall arrange a meeting with the resident, the resident's representative, if any, appropriate facility staff, and a representative of the resident's home health agency, if any, and any other appropriate parties, to prepare a written record of the care the resident will rece…
Inspector finding
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having current appraisal needs and service plans for all five residents which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 01/05/2026 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Assistant Administrator has agreed to obtain current/updated appraisal needs and service plans (LIC625) for all five residents and submit a copy to CCLD by POC date.
InspectionDecember 23, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Tonica Syess-Gibson
Plain-language summary
On December 23, 2024, a routine annual inspection found the facility in compliance with all requirements. The inspector verified that the six-bedroom home maintained safe conditions including proper lighting, temperature, grab bars in bathrooms, working smoke detectors, adequate food supplies, and up-to-date fire safety equipment and drills. No violations were cited.
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On 12/23/2024 at 2:52PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Syess-Gibson conducted an unannounced 1-Year Required inspection. LPA met with Caregiver Silvia Salazar, spoke with Administrator, Tatyana Buynevich via telephone, and explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator currently holds a certificate (#6033319740) that expires on 01/4/2025. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. LPA toured the facility with Caregiver including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and back yard. The facility consists of six (6) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 69 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA 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 119.0 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars. There is a minimum of 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 09/05/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 08/01/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 11/10/2024. Continued on LIC809C. 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 Continued from LIC809. Four (4) staff records were reviewed, all staff records were complete. LPA reviewed five (5) resident records, and they were current and complete. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 12/30/2024 . · LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility · LIC 309 Administrative Organization · LIC 500 Personnel Report · LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (last page) · Liability Insurance No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
InspectionJanuary 4, 2024Type A3 deficiencies
Inspector: Laura Hall
Plain-language summary
On January 4, 2024, inspectors conducted a routine annual inspection and found the facility's living spaces, safety equipment, and resident records to be in order, but identified two violations: an unauthorized lock on the front door that could prevent residents from exiting, and one staff member who was not properly screened and associated with the facility. The facility was assessed a $500 civil penalty for the staffing violation and must submit corrections by January 11, 2024.
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On 1/4/2024 at 1:30PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Hall and T. Syess-Gibson conducted an unannounced 1-Year Required inspection. LPAs met with Caregiver Salazar, spoke with Administrator, Tatyana Buynevich via telephone, and explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator currently holds a certificate (#6033319740) that expires on 01/4/2025. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. LPA toured the facility with Administrator including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and back yard. The facility consists of six (6) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA 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 118.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars. There is a minimum of 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 09/08/2023. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 11/18/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 03/16/2022. Continued on LIC809C. 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 Continued from LIC809. Four (4) staff records were reviewed. During record review one (1) staff was not associated to facility and did not have a health screening. LPA reviewed all five (5) resident records and they were current and complete. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 1/11/2024. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (last page) Liability Insurance LPA observed the following deficiencies: At 1:35pm, LPAs observed an additional lock on front door to stop residents from exiting. At 2:40pm, LPAs observed during record review S4 did not have a health screening and was not associated to the facility. * The total amount of civil penalties assessed on today's date is $500.00 for staff not being associated.* Deficiency is cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC809D. 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. Exit interview conducted. A copy the appeal rights, LIC421BG, and the report provided.
Regulation
87355 Criminal Record Clearance e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) or
Inspector finding
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having S4 associated to the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 01/05/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agreed to submit and LIC9182 and a copy of S4's identification to associate or associated S4 to facility via guardian by POC date.
Regulation
87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (6) To leave or depart the facility at any time and to not be locked into any room, building, or on facility premises by day or night. This does not prohibit a licensee from establ…
Inspector finding
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having an additional lock on front door for resident which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 01/11/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agreed to remove additional lock from front door and submit photo to CCLD by POC date.
Regulation
87411 Personnel Requirements - General (f) All personnel, including the licensee and administrator, shall be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a chest x-ray or an intradermal test, performed by a physician not more than six (6) m…
Inspector finding
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a health screen and TB for S4 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 01/11/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agreed to obtain a health screening and TB screening for S4 and submit photo to CCLD by POC date.
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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