Begonia Residential Care Home.
Begonia Residential Care Home is Ranked in the bottom 17% on citation frequency among California peers with 13 CDSS citations on record; last inspected Feb 2026.
Small Memory Care Home in Union City's Begonia Neighborhood, reviewed on public record.
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Compared to 152 California facilities with a similar number of beds.
RCFE memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better performance on inspection record. Source: California Dept. of Social Services · Community Care Licensing.
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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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Begonia Residential Care Home has 13 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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Citation history, plotted month by month.
13 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
Finding distribution
13 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
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.
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?”
Questions to ask before you visit.
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Seven Type A deficiencies (actual harm citations) have been documented at this facility — what were the specific circumstances of each, and what corrective actions were implemented?
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One citation under §87705 or §87706 (dementia care regulations) appears in the inspection record — what was the nature of that deficiency, and how have dementia care practices changed since?
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With 14 total deficiencies across 5 inspections and only 6 licensed beds, what systems has the operator Jovita Bolloso put in place to prevent recurring compliance failures?
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Every inspection visit, verbatim.
3 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2026-02-23Other VisitType A · 5 findings
Plain-language summary
This was the required annual inspection of the facility on April 25, 2026. Inspectors found five issues: moldy fruit in the refrigerator, unlocked medication in a resident bedroom, staff storing personal items in a resident bedroom closet, unlocked cleaning chemicals in a bathroom cabinet and backyard, and incomplete staff files. The facility has 30 days to correct these problems or may face penalties.
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having unlocked chemical cleaning in the bathroom cabinet and backyard. which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/24/2026 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agreed to lockup all cleaning products and submit picture via email to CCLD by POC date.”
“Based on observed molded fruit in the plastic bag in the refrigerator, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/25/2026 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agreed to clean out freezer, refrigerator label all transfer food dates, submit picture via email to CCLD by POC date.”
“Based on observation and interview observed unlocked medication inside RM 1, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/24/2026 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agreed to lockup all medication and submit picture via email to CCLD by POC date.”
“Based on observed staff using RM 1 closet to store their personal belongings the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/27/2026 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agreed to remove all staff personal belonging out of RM1, submit picture via email to CCLD by POC date.”
“Based on record review staff files are incomplete during files review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/27/2026 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agreed to have a complete file in the facility at all time by POC date. LPA will come at a later time for review.”
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At approximately 9:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year annual inspection and met with Staff Members, Lutgarda Marquez, Caregivers and explained the purpose of the visit. Jovita Bollisos, Administrator arrived at approximately 9:45AM. LPA conducted a tour of the facility and observed the following: the facility consists of 4 bedrooms 3 bedrooms are occupied by residents and 1 is occupied by staff and 2 shared bathrooms. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present. There is a sufficient supply of hygiene products, paper products, and linens available for residents use. LPA reviewed 6 Residents records. LPA reviewed 3 staff files. Administrator's Certificate (6011284740) was current with an expiration date of 10/26/26. Continued on LIC809C. 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 Facility's fire extinguishers were observed to be full. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Hot water temperatures for all sinks in facility were within Title 22 regulations of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility has a surety bond effective 6/1/24 to 6/1/27 and Liability Insurance effective 7/07/25 to 7/7/26. Deficiencies observed by LPA during tour: · At 10:30AM LPA observed molded fruit in the plastic bag in the refrigerator. · At 10:35AM LPA observed unlocked medication inside RM 1. . At 10:40AM LPA observed staff using RM1 closet to store their personal belongings. · At 10:45AM LPA observed unlocked chemical cleaning in the bathroom cabinet and backyard. . At 11:30AM LPA observed staff files are incomplete during files review. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights provided.
2025-02-20Annual Compliance VisitType A · 5 findings
Plain-language summary
During a routine annual inspection, inspectors found several safety and storage problems: knives and scissors left unlocked in the kitchen, prescription medications stored unlocked in the refrigerator and cabinets, cleaning supplies like bleach and Lysol wipes stored unlocked under the sink, evidence of rodents under the sink, an emergency exit blocked by a resident room, and open food packages stored improperly in the refrigerator. The facility was otherwise in compliance with basic requirements like staffing records, bathroom safety features, fire safety equipment, and water temperature regulations. The facility has been required to correct these deficiencies by a specified deadline.
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having unlocked Lysol wipes in the kitchen area, and bleach underneath the sink which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/21/2025 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agreed to lockup all knives and cleaning products and submit picture via email to CCLD by POC date.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having prescribe medication unlocked in the refrigerator, kitchen cabinet, and bathroom.which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/21/2025 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agreed to lockup all medication and submit picture via email to CCLD by POC date.”
“Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in emergency exit is being blocked in resident room, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/28/2025 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agreed remove the drawer block the emergency exit in client room submit picture via email to CCLD by POC date.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by observed open packages of ham, cheese, ect, and vegetables that are dried inside the refrigerator, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/24/2025 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agreed to clean out freezer, and refrigerator and purchase more perishable food submit picture via email to CCLD by POC date.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having mouse or rat droppings underneath the sink cabinet, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/27/2025 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agreed to clean/ schedule professional terminator to inspect the facility submit picture/ date via email to CCLD by POC date.”
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At approximately 10:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year annual inspection and met with Staff Members, Ellen Salazar, Caregivers and explained the purpose of the visit. Jovita Bollisos, Administrator arrived at approximately 10:30AM. LPA conducted a tour of the facility and observed the following: the facility consists of 4 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present. There is a sufficient supply of hygiene products, paper products, and linens available for clients use. LPA reviewed 6 Clients records, which were all complete. LPA reviewed a sample of staff records. LPA reviewed 5 staff files. Staff files were complete. Administrator's Certificate# (6011284740) was current with an expiration date of 10/26/26. Facility's fire extinguishers were last inspected 7/15/2024. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Hot water temperatures for all sinks in facility were within Title 22 regulations of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility have a surety bond effective 6/1/24 to 6/1/27. Continued on LIC809C. 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 Continued on LIC809C. Deficiencies observed by LPA during tour: · At 12:30PM LPA observed 3 knives, and 1 scissors unlocked located in the kitchen. · At 12:55PM LPA observed open packages of ham, cheese, Ect, and vegetables that are dried inside the refrigerator. · At 1:00PM LPA observed mouse or rat droppings underneath the sink cabinet. · At 1:10PM LPA observed prescribe medication unlocked in the refrigerator, kitchen cabinet, and bathroom. · At 1:25PM LPA observed emergency exit is being blocked in resident room. · At 1:35PM LPA observed unlocked and located, Lysol wipes in the kitchen area, and bleach underneath the sink. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Exit interview conducted. A copy this report and appeal rights provided.
2024-02-14Annual Compliance VisitType A · 3 findings
Plain-language summary
During a required annual inspection on February 6, 2024, inspectors found the facility clean, well-maintained, with secure medication storage and complete resident and staff records. However, inspectors identified multiple safety hazards: scissors were left unlocked in the kitchen and china cabinet, a first-aid cabinet was unlocked, and hazardous materials including laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, paint, and tools were stored unlocked in the garage and backyard. The facility was given until February 21, 2024 to correct these deficiencies.
“Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health and safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/21/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agreed to complete the Emergency and Disaster Plan and submit to CCL by POC date.”
“Based on observation interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having staff resting/sleeping in the closet of residents room #1 which poses a potential health and safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/21/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agreed to remove the bed from the closet and send photos to CCL by POC date.”
“Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having, scissors unlocked in the kitchen. Unlocked storage located in the backyard with paint, drill, bundo, weedeater on sideyard, unlocked glade located in room #2, unlocked All laundry detergent, Gain laundry pod Lysol wipes in an unlocked garage. A ladder unlocked in the backyard which poses a health and safety risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 02/15/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agreed to lock scissors, lock the storage unit in the backyard, lock laundry detergents, Lysol wipes, put ladder in storage. Administrator will email photo copies to CCL by POC date,”
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At approximately 9:45AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Carol Fowler and Tonica Syess-Gibson arrived unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year annual inspection and met with Staff Members, Delia Martinez, Caregivers. Maria Janice Vizcarra, acting Administrator arrived at approximately 11:05AM. LPA conducted a tour of the facility and observed the following: the facility was clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present. There is a sufficient supply of hygiene products, paper products, and linens available for resident use. Medication was centrally stored and secure. LPA reviewed 4 of 6 resident records, which were all complete. LPA reviewed a sample of staff records. LPA reviewed 3 staff files. Staff files were complete. Administrator's Certificate# (6011284740) was current with an expiration date of 10/26/2024 The facility conducted fire and evacuation drill on 1/21/2024. Facility's fire extinguishers were last inspected 12/13/2023. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. The amount of fresh and non-perishable foods are within regulation. Hot water temperatures for all sinks in facility were within Title 22 regulations of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Continued on LIC809C. 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 Continued from LIC809 LPAs requested the following documents to update facility file: · Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308) · Control of Property · Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610D) · Updated Liability Insurance Facility Documents to be submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by due date of Friday, 02/21/2024. Deficiencies observed by LPA during tour: At 10:00AM LPAs observed 3 scissors unlocked located in the kitchen. At 10:49AM LPAs observed glade in bedroom #2. At 10:50AM LPAs observed unlocked scissors in china cabinet, first-aid cabinet unlocked. At 10:55AM LPAs observed unlocked located in the garage All and Gain laundry detergent, Lysol wipes. At 11:06AM LPAs observed unlocked storage unit with paint, drill, bundo, weed eater, wood planks and ladder in the backyard. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report, LIC-809 & 809C, LIC-809D (Deficiency Page), Plan of Corrections, and Appeal Rights discussed and provided to staff.
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1 older inspection from 2023 are not shown in the free view.
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