Peninsula Elderly Care 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.
108 Darcy Ave · 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
Severity55thWeighted citations per bed
Repeats100thRepeat deficiencies as share of total
Frequency63thDeficiencies 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
Peninsula Elderly Care Home scores B. Better than 73% of comparable California RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY facilities. Severity: 55th percentile. Repeats: top 0%. Frequency: 63th 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 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
- 415600996
- License type
- RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
- License status
- LICENSED
- License expires
- Not yet indexed
- Licensed beds
- 6
- Operator
- Peninsula Elderly Care Home
Inspections & citations
3
reports on file
1
total deficiencies
1
Type A (actual harm)
InspectionMay 28, 2025No deficiencies
Plain-language summary
On May 28, 2025, licensing staff conducted the annual required inspection of this six-resident facility and found no violations. The inspector verified that resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas were clean and safe; medications were properly stored and documented; staff files were current; emergency equipment was in place; and food and hazardous materials were stored securely. The facility was asked to submit updated paperwork including the administrator's certificate, insurance, and emergency plan documents.
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On 05/28/2025, Licensing program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced required - 1 year inspection. LPA met with Administrator Jennifer Tobias 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 3 residents. At this time there is 1 resident 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 cabinet located in the garage. Knives are locked with cleaning supplies below kitchen sink. Toxic chemicals/cleaning supplies are also observed to be locked in the garage of the facility in a cabinet adjacent to the laundry area. Both the washer and dryer are observed as functional. There is are an additional 2 refrigerators located in the garage for resident and staff items. Medications are observed as locked in cabinets next to the kitchen stove. Each resident room observed contained the required furniture as outlined in regulations. All resident room also have a half bathroom with exception of bedroom 5, which has a full bathroom with walk in shower. There is an additional full bathroom located near the front of the facility next to the dining room in a small hallway where the staff room is located. Facility has functioning smoke detectors within the facility as well as carbon monoxide detectors located through out. Fire extinguishers are observed with inspection dates of 01/28/2025. Water temperature is tested at 105F in full bathroom attached to room 5. 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 adjacent to staff room. 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. 4 staff files are reviewed and they are observed as current. Disaster/fire drill log is reviewed. Disaster drill observed as conducted on 01/31/2025 per record reviewed. Facility administrator certificate for Jennifer Tobias is observed as current expiring 11/08/2025 based on online review of her certificate. The following updated forms are requested to be submitted to CCLD by 06/04/2024 : • Copy of updated administrator certificate • 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 Jennifer Tobias and a copy is provided.
InspectionJune 18, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Audrey Jeung
Plain-language summary
This was a routine inspection of a six-bedroom residential care facility. The inspector found the home to be clean and safe, with proper storage of medications and hazardous materials, functioning grab bars and nonskid flooring in bathrooms, adequate lighting and temperature, and a current disaster plan in place. The facility was asked to submit updated insurance and administrative documentation by July 2, 2024, and no violations were found.
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LPA Audrey Jeung toured facility and grounds, consisting of 6 client bedrooms and a staff bedroom for one staff. Four client rooms have private half bathrooms and one bedroom is adjacent to full bath/shower room. All client rooms have direct exiting to wrap around wooden deck. There is a living/dining room area and kitchen, as well as attached garage, where washer and dryer are located. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. 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. Hot water temperature tested at 105 degrees in bath/shower room. Liquid soap is available at all sinks. First-aid kit is inspected. A Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan is posted. There are 5 residents present, and 2 staff, plus the administrator. Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed. Jennifer Tobias is a certified RCFE administrator that oversees facility operations. Some staff records are reviewed. The following updated forms/information are requested to be submitted to CCLD BY 7/2/24: • LIC 309 Administrative Organization • Proof of current Liability Insurance • LIC 500 Personnel Report Client records will be reviewed at a later date, in addition to additional staff records. No deficiencies of the RCFE California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 are cited. See Technical Advisory Note for additional information.
InspectionNovember 29, 2023Type A1 deficiency
Inspector: Audrey Jeung
Plain-language summary
A follow-up inspection was conducted regarding an incident from November 2023, which included a facility tour, review of resident and staff records, and interviews. The inspection found a violation of state regulations, and the facility was notified that licensing fees totaling $742 are overdue. Additional information was needed to fully assess the incident.
View full inspector notes
In response to incident of 11/20/23 reported to CCLD on 11/22/23, LPA Jeung met with administrator, toured facility, reviewed client and staff records, and interviewed resident. At this time, further information is needed to adequately review incident. Deficiency of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 is observed today and cited on a following page. Ms. Tobias is advised that annual licensing fee and late fee of $742 is overdue.
Regulation
PERSONAL ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES All outdoor and indoor passageways and stairways shall be kept free of obstruction. This requirement was not met, as upholstered chair is observed blocking exit door in room 5, which exits to ramp in side
Inspector finding
yard. Licensee failed to ensure that indoor passageways are free of obstruction, which posed an immediate health and safety risk to clients in care.
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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