Sequoia Home
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.
445 Sequoia Avenue · Redwood City, 94061
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
Sequoia Home 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 3 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
- 415601164
- License type
- RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
- License status
- LICENSED
- License expires
- Not yet indexed
- Licensed beds
- 3
- Operator
- B and L Lee Inc
Inspections & citations
3
reports on file
0
total deficiencies
InspectionNovember 13, 2025No deficiencies
Plain-language summary
On November 13, 2025, the state conducted a routine annual inspection of the facility and found no violations. The inspector reviewed the physical space, resident and staff files, medication records, and financial records, and confirmed that safety equipment was working, medications were properly managed, and required documentation was complete. The facility passed inspection.
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On 11/13/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to conduct the unannounced Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Jayson Hernandez, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Calandra toured the physical plant. This is a 1-story building with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, garage, and a backyard. No accessible bodies of water or hazards were observed. All bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. The facility's first aid kit had the required items. The facility's smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be in working order. All sharp objects, poisons, soap and detergents were locked and in-accessible to persons in care. LPA Calandra reviewed 2 resident files and 6 staff files. All were observed to be complete. 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(CSMR) kept at the facility. All Personal and Incidental (P & I) monies kept at the facility matched the records stored at the facility. During the visit, the following documents were collected: - Liability Insurance -Current LIC 500 No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with Jayson Hernandez, Administrator and a copy of the report left at the facility.
Other visitNovember 6, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: John Calandra
Plain-language summary
This was the facility's annual required inspection on November 6, 2024, and no deficiencies were found. The inspector checked the building, safety equipment, resident files, staff records, medications, and financial accounts, and confirmed everything met standards.
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On November 6, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility at 2:00 PM to conduct the unannounced Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Jayson Hernandez, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Calandra toured the physical plant. This is a 1-story building with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, garage, and a backyard. No accessible bodies of water or hazards were observed. All bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. The facility's hot water temperature was measured within the required 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility's first aid kit had the required items. The facility's smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be in working order. All sharp objects, poisons, soap and detergents were locked and in-accessible to persons in care. LPA Calandra reviewed 3 resident files and 5 staff files. All were observed to be complete. 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(CSMR) kept at the facility. All Personal and Incidental (P & I) monies kept at the facility matched the records stored at the facility. During the visit, the following documents were collected: - Liability Insurance -CNA Surety Bond -Current LIC 500 No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with Jayson Hernandez, Administrator and a copy of the report left at the facility.
Other visitOctober 24, 2023No deficiencies
Inspector: Jaime Vado
Plain-language summary
This was an unannounced pre-licensing inspection of a new facility. The inspector found the building met all requirements: emergency exits are clear, fire safety equipment is in place and current, bathrooms and temperature are adequate, medications and hazardous items are properly secured, staff training is up to date, and resident money is being tracked correctly. The facility is recommended for licensure with no violations noted.
View full inspector notes
On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced prelicensing visit. LPA met with administrator Jayson Hernandez and explained the purpose of today's visit. During today's visit, LPA toured the facility with Jayson and made observations through out the facility and the exterior surrounding areas of the facility. LPA observed that there is no fireplace within the facility. The emergency exits around the facility are clear of obstructions and fences are not locked. Outdoor furniture in the front and backyard are in good condition for resident, staff, and visitor use. All resident rooms are furnished with the required furniture outlined in regulations. These items are in good repair. The facility ambient temperature is comfortable for residents and visitors. Bathrooms are observed as operational. Water is tested at all sinks at 105F and those faucets are operating properly. Fire extinguisher inspections tag is current showing 06/20/2023. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are hard wired through out the facility. Facility equipped with full sprinkler system through out. Medications are locked and knives are locked away appropriately. Cleaning supplies are locked as well. Food supplies are in place. Resident and staff files are reviewed as complete and current. Staff training is current. Facility does handle resident monies. These are audited and are current per logs reviewed money count. Surety bond is current expiring 11/18/2026. Administrator certificate expires 03/19/2024. Monthly fire drills are conducted and reviewed per log observed and major disaster drills are conducted quarterly per log. Comp III orientation was provided to the administrator. Pre-Licensing is complete. Licensure is recommended pending final approval from the Central Applications Bureau. Report is reviewed with the administrator Jayson and a copy of the report is provided. No citations issued.
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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