Judy's Care Home for the Elderly
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.
125 a 24th Avenue · San Mateo, 94403
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
Judy's Care Home for the Elderly 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
- 415601083
- License type
- RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
- License status
- LICENSED
- License expires
- Not yet indexed
- Licensed beds
- 6
- Operator
- Judy's Care Home Llc
Inspections & citations
4
reports on file
0
total deficiencies
InspectionSeptember 9, 2025No deficiencies
Plain-language summary
On September 9, 2025, the state conducted an unannounced pre-licensing inspection of this new facility and found no violations. The inspector met with one of the facility's designated administrators and completed the required review components. The facility received approval to move forward.
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On 09/09/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced case management - other visit to prelicense the new facility. LPA met with Lovely Hurtado who is one of the designated administrators of the facility. During today's visit LPA conducted a prelicensing inspection and component III. No citations issued. This report is reviewed with Lovely Hurtado and a copy is provided.
Other visitMay 22, 2025No deficiencies
Plain-language summary
An unannounced annual inspection was conducted on May 22, 2025, and found the facility in compliance with all safety and care requirements—emergency exits were clear, medications were properly stored and logged, resident rooms and bathrooms were clean, fire safety equipment was in place, and staff and resident files were current. The facility was caring for 6 residents at the time, including 2 receiving hospice care, with adequate food supplies, functioning appliances, and appropriate safety features like grab bars and non-skid mats in bathrooms. No violations were cited.
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On 05/22/2025, Licensing program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced required - 1 year inspection. LPA met with Administrator Maria Roias and explained the purpose of today’s visit. Currently there are 6 residents and 3 staff present. One of which is the administrator. This is a single level facility with 6 bedrooms for residents. The facility is licensed for age 60 and over. All may be non-ambulatory. With a hospice waiver for 2 residents. At this time there are 2 residents under hospice care. LPA Vado toured the facility both inside and outside. All outdoor and indoor passageway are free and clear of obstructions for emergency exit routes in case of fire or emergency. Facility's ambient temperature is comfortable for residents and LPA. No pools or bodies of water were observed during today's visit on the premises. LPA observed fresh food supplies and emergency one week of nonperishable and two (2) days of perishable foods as in place. Dry goods/can goods are stored in a pantry adjacent to the kitchen. Knives are locked in a drawer next to the refrigerator. Toxic chemicals/cleaning supplies are observed to be locked in the garage of the facility. The garage also contains the laundry area, and both the washer and dryer are observed as functional. There is an additional refrigerator in the garage for resident and staff items. Medications are observed as locked in a credenza in the dining room. Each resident room observed contained the required furniture as outlined in regulations. Facility has functioning smoke detectors within the facility as well as carbon monoxide detectors located through out the facility. Fire extinguishers are observed with inspection dates of 09/13/2024. There are two fire pull stations in the facility, both are located at each door of the facility. The facility is equipped with one common bathroom in the main hall, which is where residents also bathe. Non-skid mats and grab bars are in place. Water temperature is tested at 105F. Continued on next page... 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 Page 2 LPA observed all resident rooms as clean, free of odors, and contained all the required furniture per regulatory recommendations. Resident bathrooms are observed as clean and in good worker order. LPA observed resident linen supplies stored in a hallway closet. Shower floors are equipped with non-skid mats or flooring. LPA inspected the medications and files of 5 residents in care at the facility. Based on review of all resident files, and medications all items are current and logged accurately. 5 staff files are reviewed and they are observed as current. Disaster/fire drill log is reviewed. The last drill is observed to have taken place on 03/03/2025. Facility administrator certificate for Maira Roias is observed as current expiring 01/09/2026. The following updated forms are requested to be submitted to CCLD by 05/29/2024 : • Copy of updated administrator certificates • Copy of facility's liability insurance • LIC308 Designation of responsible staff person • LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan • LIC500 Staff Schedule • Copy of control of property or copy of lease There are no citations issued on this day. Report is reviewed with administrator Maria Roias and a copy is provided.
InspectionJune 17, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Grace Donato
Plain-language summary
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25
InspectionJune 17, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Grace Donato
Plain-language summary
A routine annual inspection was conducted on June 17, 2024, and no deficiencies were found. The facility passed checks on building conditions (temperature, hot water, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, grab bars), food supply, staff clearances and certifications, resident records, and medication storage and accounting. All common areas, resident rooms, and outdoor spaces were accessible and free of obstructions.
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On 6/17/24 LPA Grace Donato made an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Care Staff Marissa Milanes. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside including all of resident rooms, common areas & kitchen. The indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. The residents have adequate amount of linens and all personal belongings are intact. While touring the facility it was observed that the room temperature was at 72 deg F. Hot water was also tested in the bathrooms and the temperature was 106 deg F. Carbon monoxide and smoke detector are present in the facility. Client bathrooms were observed to be in good repair equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. LPA checked the food supply and there is adequate amount of food, 2 days for perishables and & 7 days non-perishable. Five resident records and two staff records were reviewed. Staff have criminal record and fingerprint clearances on file. Staff have current First Aid/CPR certifications on file. Resident records were reviewed and were observed to be complete. Medication review was done, and all medications are accounted for, and centrally stored medication records are updated. LPA requested the following documents: LIC308, Certificate of Liability Insurance, Administrator Certificate. No deficiencies are cited at this time. Report is reviewed and a copy is 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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