California · Redwood City

Palm Villas.

RCFE49 bedsDementia-trained staff(650) 369-3197
Peer rank
Top 1% of California memory care
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Facility · Redwood City
A 49-bed RCFE with no citations on file.
Licensed beds
49
Last inspection
Apr 2026
Last citation
None on record
Operated by
Forever Young Assisted Living, Inc.
Snapshot

A medium home, reviewed on public record.

Peer Comparison

Compared to 38 California facilities with a similar number of beds.

RCFE · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better performance on inspection record. Source: California Dept. of Social Services · Community Care Licensing.

Severity rank
100th%
Weighted citations per bed.
peer median
0
100
Repeat rank
Not enough repeat citations
among peers to rank.
Repeat deficiencies as share of total.
Frequency rank
100th%
Deficiencies per inspection.
peer median
0
100

Rankings based on 36-month CDSS inspection data. Severity and frequency: fewer citations = higher percentile. Repeat rate: lower repeat citation share = higher percentile.

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The Record

Citation history, plotted month by month.

No citations in the last 36 months.

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Aug 2024as of Jul 2026

Finding distribution

none · 36 months

Scope × Severity (CMS A–L)

No findings in the last 36 months.
The Rulebook

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.

What dementia-care training must staff complete?22 CCR §87705 / HSC §1569.625
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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.

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Can you show me each direct-care staffer's most recent dementia training certificate, and tell me when their next refresher is due?

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Four complaints are on file with CDSS — were any substantiated, and what remediation did the facility take in response to substantiated findings?

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The facility has zero deficiencies across all eight inspections on file — can you provide the most recent inspection report from April 14, 2026, and walk families through how the facility maintained compliance with Title 22 regulations?

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The license does not designate Palm Villas as a memory-care facility under CDSS records, though the operator may market memory-care services — what specific Title 22 §87705 dementia-care program documentation can you provide to confirm specialized dementia-care compliance?

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Full Inspection Record

Every inspection visit, verbatim.

5 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.

5
reports on file
0
total deficiencies
2026-04-14
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings

Plain-language summary

During an annual inspection on April 14, 2026, inspectors found no deficiencies at this 30-bed facility. They verified that the building, safety equipment, food supplies, medical records, and medication storage all met requirements, and that hazardous items were properly secured and inaccessible to residents.

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On 4/14/2026, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility at 9:40 AM to conduct the Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Nora Saavedra, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the physical plant. This is a 1-story building with 30 bedrooms and 30 bathrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, and outdoor space/backyard. All bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. No accessible bodies of water or hazards were observed in hallways or the backyard. The facility's fire alarms and Carbon Monoxide detector were observed to be in working order. The facility's fire extinguishers were observed to be fully charged. The facility had the required 7 days of non perishables and 2 days of perishables on site. No food was expired. The facility was maintained at a comfortable temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility's hot water was measured between the required 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility's first aid kit was observed to have all of the required items. All sharp objects, poisons, and detergents were observed to be locked and in-accessible to persons in care. LPAs reviewed 5 resident records and 6 staff files. All were observed to be complete. This facility does not handle cash for residents. A review of Centrally stored medications indicated that medications for residents were properly labeled with instructions on dosage and times of day and matched the Centrally Stored Medication records kept at the facility. 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 Calandra received the following documents while at the facility: -Administrator Certificate -LIC 500 No deficiencies cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report was provided to the facility representative.

2025-03-13
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings
Inspector · John Calandra

Plain-language summary

During a routine annual inspection on March 13, 2025, the facility was found to be in compliance with all state requirements. The inspector checked the building's safety features (fire alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit), food storage and temperature control, medication management, staff and resident records, and secured storage of hazardous items—all were in order. No deficiencies were cited.

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On 3/13/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility at 9:40 AM to conduct the Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Nora Saavedra, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the physical plant. This is a 1-story building with 30 bedrooms and 30 bathrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, and outdoor space/backyard. All bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. No accessible bodies of water or hazards were observed in hallways or the backyard. The facility's fire alarms and Carbon Monoxide detector were observed to be in working order. The facility's first aid kit was observed to have all required items. The facility had the required 7 days of non perishables and 2 days of perishables on site. No food was expired. The facility was maintained at a comfortable temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility's hot water was measured between the required 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility's fire extinguishers were last serviced on 4/8/2024. All sharp objects, poisons, and detergents were observed to be locked and in-accessible to persons in care. LPAs reviewed 5 resident records and 6 staff files. All were observed to be complete. This facility does not handle cash for residents. A review of Centrally stored medications indicated that medications for residents were properly labeled with instructions on dosage and times of day and matched the Centrally Stored Medication records kept at the facility. LPA Calandra received the following documents while at the facility: -Administrator Certificates -LIC 500 LPA Calandra requested the following documents be sent to the Department by 3/21/2025: -Transportation Procedures -LIC 308: Designation of Facility Responsibility -LIC 400 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 No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with Nora Saavedra, Administrator and a copy of the report left at the facility.

2024-04-16
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings
Inspector · Jaime Vado

Plain-language summary

This was a routine annual inspection of the facility on an unannounced visit. The inspector found the facility in compliance with state regulations, with proper safety equipment including fire suppression systems and smoke detectors, secure storage of medications and kitchen knives, clean and operational laundry facilities, and appropriate furniture in resident rooms. No deficiencies were cited.

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On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced required 1 year annual inspection. LPA met with resident services director Nora Saavedra who also holds a valid administrator certificate. The administrator Garry Sneper is not present on this day. LPA met with Nora and explained the purpose of today's visit. LPA was allowed entry into the facility that is licensed to serve 42 residents all of whom may be non-ambulatory. Annual Fees are current. The physical plant was toured inside and outside to ensure the safety of the residents. During today's visit LPA observed two group activities taking place in separate community rooms in the facility. LPA observed the facility kitchen which is locked from resident access. Knives are stored within the kitchen behind closed door. Perishable and non-perishable food items are observed as in place. LPA observed the the medication room is behind a counter in the front of the facility and has a lockable door. Resident medications are in place and current. The first aid kit is maintained in the medication room and is complete with required items. LPA observed a pull alarm fire system, fire extinguishers through out the facility inspected 04/08/24, smoke detector/carbon monoxide detectors, fire sprinklers through out, and central heating in the facility as in place. PPE and additional food supplies are observed on the second floor of the facility. Laundry room is also observed on the second floor as fully operational. Emergency exit routes are observed inside and outside to be free and clear of obstructions. Resident rooms were observed at random and all contained the required furniture as outlined in regulations. Water temperature is tested at 108F in resident room bathroom at the rear of the facility. The facility does not handle resident money. Liability insurance is observed as in place and current. Current administrator certificate for Garry Sneper is current expiring on 07/15/2024. Nora's expiration date for certificate expired as 03/17/2024 and is currently pending renewal as all items have been sent in for renewal. Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 6, no deficiencies observed or cited. Report reviewed with Nora Saavedra.

2023-10-31
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings
Inspector · Jaime Vado

Plain-language summary

During an unannounced annual inspection, the facility was found to be in compliance with all safety requirements. The inspector reviewed the building's safety systems (fire alarms, extinguishers, sprinklers, emergency exits), medication storage, kitchen safety, resident files, and insurance, and found no violations. The facility was asked to submit updated documentation including an infection control plan and current administrator certificate.

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On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced required 1 year annual inspection. LPA met with resident services director Nora Saavedra who also holds a valid administrator certificate. The administrator Garry Sneper is not present on this day. LPA met with Nora and explained the purpose of today's visit. LPA was allowed entry into the facility that is licensed to serve 49 residents all of whom may be non-ambulatory. Annual Fees are current. The physical plant was toured inside and outside to ensure the safety of the residents. LPA observed the facility kitchen which is locked from resident access. Knives are stored within the kitchen behind closed door. Perishable and non-perishable food items are observed as in place. LPA observed the the medication room is behind a counter and has a lockable door. Resident medications are in place and current. The first aid kit is maintained in the medication room and is complete with required items. LPA observed a pull alarm fire system, fire extinguishers through out the facility inspected 02/23/23, smoke detector/carbon monoxide detectors, fire sprinklers through out, and central heating in the facility as in place. PPE and additional food supplies are observed on the second floor of the facility. Laundry room is also observed on the second floor as fully operational. Emergency exit routes are observed inside and outside to be free and clear of obstructions. LPA reviewed resident files and staff files which are all current. The facility does not handle resident money. Liability insurance is observed as in place and current. Current administrator certificate shows as pending renewal as of 06/05/2023. Upon a file review the following items are requested to be submitted by 11/07/2023: - Infection Control Plan (LIC9282) - Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308) - Personnel Report (LIC500) to include the Administrator presence in the facility - Updated administrator Certificate - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610E) - Copy of certificate of liability insurance Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 6, no deficiencies observed or cited. Report reviewed with Nora Saavedra.

2023-10-31
Complaint Investigation
Unsubstantiated
No findings
Inspector · Jaime Vado

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