Serene Suites
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.
1955 Treadway Ln · Pleasant Hill, 94523
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
Serene Suites 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
- 079201297
- License type
- RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
- License status
- LICENSED
- License expires
- Not yet indexed
- Licensed beds
- 6
- Operator
- Lux Senior Living Llc
Inspections & citations
2
reports on file
0
total deficiencies
InspectionDecember 4, 2025No deficiencies
Plain-language summary
On December 4, 2025, the state conducted a routine annual inspection of the facility and found no violations. The inspector verified that the home is properly licensed for six residents, maintains safe living conditions including working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, secure medication storage, and adequate food and supplies, and that emergency procedures were up to date. The facility's administrator certificate is valid through October 2027.
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On 12/04/2025 at 10:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Bradley Sanow and Licensee, Jonathan Gutierrez and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) residents in which all may be non-ambulatory. Administrator Certificate # #7031683740 expires 10/22/2027. LPA toured facility with Bradley and Jonathan including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of six (6) total bedrooms which six (6) bedrooms are occupied by the residents. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 75 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 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ 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 and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 08/25/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 12/01/2025. LIC809-C Continued... 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 LIC809-C (Page 2) LPA reviewed six (6) residents records. LPA reviewed four (4) staff records and 0 of 4 have current first aid training and all staff are associated to the facility. LPA reviewed a sample of two (2) resident’s medications. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 12/11/2025: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility - Reviewed LIC 309 Administrative Organization - Reviewed LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan - Reviewed Liability Insurance - Reviewed Current Administrator’s Certificate - Reviewed No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
Other visitDecember 26, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Ardalan Gharachorloo
Plain-language summary
On December 26, 2024, state inspectors conducted the required annual inspection and found the facility in compliance with all regulations. The inspection included a full tour of the building, review of resident and staff records, medication handling, and safety equipment; inspectors verified adequate temperature, lighting, bathroom safety features, food supplies, locked medication storage, and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. No violations were identified.
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On 12/26/2024 at 9:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ardalan Gharachorloo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. At 10:25 AM, LPA met with Administrator,Bradley Sanow and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 70 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 109 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable 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 08/21/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 12/01/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 12/02/2024. At 11:40 AM, LPA reviewed 4 residents records and 6 staff records; all were complete. At 12:05 PM, LPA also reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. LPA requested and reviewed the following documents during the visit: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan, Liability Insurance,and 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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