Martha's 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.
227 Prague Street · San Mateo, 94401
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
Severity41thWeighted citations per bed
Repeats100thRepeat deficiencies as share of total
Frequency57thDeficiencies 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
Martha's Home scores B−. Better than 66% of comparable California RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY facilities. Severity: 41th percentile. Repeats: top 0%. Frequency: 57th 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
stableWeighted severity score per month · 24 months
Weighted score (24mo)
0
Finding distribution
1 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 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
- 415600739
- License type
- RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
- License status
- LICENSED
- License expires
- Not yet indexed
- Licensed beds
- 3
- Operator
- Ocean View Home Care Inc.
Inspections & citations
2
reports on file
1
total deficiencies
1
Type A (actual harm)
InspectionApril 10, 2025No deficiencies
Plain-language summary
This was a routine inspection of the facility and its operations. The inspector found the home met all requirements for safe care, including proper storage of medications and hazardous materials, adequate supplies, working safety equipment, appropriate bathroom safety features, and current staff clearances and certifications.
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LPA Audrey Jeung toured facility and grounds, including detached storage shed. There are 3 client bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Washer and dryer are located in garage, in which there is a partition to create a rest area for staff on duty. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Infection Control Plan is maintained. Food and PPE supplies are adequate. Medications, toxins and sharps are stored appropriately and inaccessible to clients, a comfortable temperature is maintained, and lighting is sufficient for comfort and safety. Toilet and bathing facilities are equipped with grab bars and nonskid flooring material. Soap, paper towels and signage of proper hand washing procedures is posted at all sinks. First-aid kit is inspected and complete. An updated Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan is readily available. There is one resident present, and 1 staff. Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed, as well as staff records. Marietta Rubin is a certified RCFE administrator )x 11/26) that oversees facility operations. Client records, including clients' personal and incidental cash records, are reviewed. The following updated forms/information are provided to LPA: • LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility • LIC 500 Personnel Report • Proof of current liability insurance • Current facility sketch, including dimensions No deficiencies of the RCFE California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 are observed. See Technical Advisory Note, 1 page.
InspectionApril 29, 2024Type A1 deficiency
Inspector: Audrey Jeung
Plain-language summary
A routine inspection of the facility on this date found the building, bathrooms, medication storage, infection control practices, emergency plans, and staff clearances all in order. One deficiency under state regulations was noted and is detailed separately in the inspection report. One technical violation was also cited.
View full inspector notes
LPA Audrey Jeung toured facility and grounds, including detached storage shed. There are 3 client bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Infection Control Plan is maintained. PPE supply is adequate. Medications, toxins and sharps are stored appropriately and inaccessible to clients, a comfortable temperature is maintained, and lighting is sufficient for comfort and safety. Toilet and bathing facilities are equipped with grab bars and nonskid flooring material. Soap, paper towels and signage of proper hand washing procedures is posted at all sinks. First-aid kit is inspected and complete. An updated Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan is readily available. There is one resident present, and 1 staff. Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed, as well as staff records. Marietta Rubin is a certified RCFE administrator that oversees facility operations. Clients' records, including medications, are reviewed. The following updated forms/information are provided to LPA: • LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility • LIC 309 Administrative Organization • Proof of current Surety Bond • LIC 500 Personnel Report • Proof of current liability insurance • LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan (Page 9) Deficiency of the RCFE California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 is observed and cited on a following page. Also, see Technical Violations, 3 pages..
Regulation
(c) To accept or retain a bedridden person, other than for a temporary illness or recovery from surgery, a facility shall obtain and maintain an appropriate fire clearance as specified in Section 87202(a).
Inspector finding
Based on client record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as one out of 3 residents is bedridden and on hospice, and resides in a room approved by fire department for non-ambulatory residents. Facility is licensed for non-ambulatory residents only. Per MD report for client #2 dated 1/24, client is bedridden. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/30/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Proof/plan of correc…
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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