Mt. Zion Home for the Elderly
What is an RCFE with Memory Care?
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 help with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. An RCFE with a Memory Care designation is additionally required by California Title 22 (§87705 and §87706) to provide specialized staff training in dementia care, individualized care plans for residents with cognitive impairment, and appropriate supervision protocols — requirements that go beyond a standard RCFE license.
32655 Almaden Blvd · Union City, 94587
Record last updated April 20, 2026.
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Quick facts
Memory care context
Mt. Zion Home for the Elderly is a California-licensed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with 6 beds, operated by Restituto J. & Gertrudes O. Sabadera. The facility advertises memory care services, though this designation is operator-reported rather than formally certified by CDSS. California Title 22 requires RCFEs serving dementia residents to meet standards under §87705 and §87706, including individualized care plans, specialized staff training, and appropriate supervision. CDSS records show no citations under these dementia-specific sections. However, state records document 7 inspections with 12 total deficiencies — 3 Type A citations (actual harm) and 9 Type B citations (potential for harm). The most recent inspection was April 8, 2025. No complaints are on file.
Questions to ask on your tour
Based on Mt. Zion Home for the Elderly's state inspection record.
State records show 3 Type A deficiencies indicating actual harm to residents — what were the specific circumstances of these citations, and what corrective actions were implemented?
With 12 total deficiencies across 7 inspections, what systemic changes has the facility made to reduce recurring compliance issues?
The facility advertises memory care but has no formal CDSS memory care designation — what specific dementia training have staff completed, and how do you document compliance with Title 22 §87705 requirements?
As a 6-bed home operated by Restituto J. & Gertrudes O. Sabadera, what is the staffing coverage during overnight hours, and who provides care when the primary operators are unavailable?
Given the 9 Type B deficiencies (potential for harm) on record, which operational areas were cited, and what monitoring is now in place to prevent escalation to actual harm?
State records
California CDSS · Community Care Licensing Division- License number
- 015601494
- License type
- RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
- License status
- LICENSED
- License expires
- Not yet indexed
- Licensed beds
- 6
- Operator
- Sabadera, Restituto J. & Gertrudes O.
Inspections & citations
7
reports on file
12
total deficiencies
3
Type A (actual harm)
InspectionApril 8, 2025No deficiencies
Inspector: Lori Alexander-Washington
Inspector notes
On 05/23/2024 at 12:40 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lori Alexander conducted an unannounced to conduct a case management visit. LPA met with Caregiver, Vincent Catequista. Vincent phoned Licensee/Administrator, Restituto "Resty" Sabadera. While LPA was at the facility for another visit, the following deficiencies was observed. At 11:59 AM, LPA observed an latch lock located on the front door at the bottom of the front door. LPA discussed this lock latch on 04/17/2024 with Resty when leaving. LPA observed the lock when leaving the facility. Resty stated that he would remove the lock on 04/17/2024. At 12:15 PM, LPA observed scissors sitting on the kitchen counter, tablet medications, Omeprazole tablets unlocked laying on dining room table, insulin, inhalers, bottle Mucus Relief cough liquid sitting on counter unlocked. The following deficiency was observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiency by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report, appeal rights, and LIC421FC and LIC421IM provided.
Other visitOctober 21, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector notes
On 04/08/2025 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) P. Manalo and K. Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPAs met with Administrator, Restituto Sabadera, and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current. LPAs toured facility inside and out including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 4 total bedrooms which 3 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 1 bedroom is occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. LPAs observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 114 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 07/19/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 02/28/2025. At 1:31 PM, LPAs reviewed 3 residents records. At 1:46 PM, LPA reviewed 3 staff records. All 3 staff are associated to the facility. At 2:35 PM, LPAs reviewed all of the resident’s medications. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
Other visitMay 23, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Lori Alexander-Washington
Inspector notes
On 10/21/2024 at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Alexander and K. Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct a Plan of Correction (POC) visit from Annual Inspection visit on 04/14/24 and POC visit on 05/23/24 which resulted in civil penalties that were assessed. LPAs met with Licensee/Administrator, Restituto Sabadera and gave reason for visit. During the POC visit LPAs toured the backyard and observed that the yard was cleaned up and the items that were located under the gazebo was cleared. Deficiency cleared: CCR 87303(a) No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
Other visitMay 23, 2024Type B2 deficiencies
Inspector notes
On 04/7/2026 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) K. Nguyen and A. Christy arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPAs met with Licensee/Administrator (ADM), Restituto Sabadera and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for capacity six (6) residents in which five (5) may be non-ambulatory and one (1) may be bedridden in bedroom #1. Hospice waiver approved for four (4) residents. ADM hold a current ADM certificate #7000859740 effective 10/12/2025 to 10/11/2027. LPAs toured facility with Restituto including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 5 total bedrooms which 3 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 2 bedrooms is occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 117.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Report Continues on LIC 809c… 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 Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 09/10/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 04/07/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 3/21/2026. Facility certification of Liability Insurance policy number ALF103069-05 effective 10/04/25 to 10/04/26. LPAs reviewed 3 resident's records. LPA reviewed 2 staff records and 2 of 2 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 9:15AM The second gate is in disrepair. At 9:30AM, it was found there was a significant amount of junk and debris in the backyard. At 10:00AM, one of the sinks in a private resident’s bathroom was clogged and slow moving. Deficiencies are cited per Title 22 Code of California Regulations. Failure to submit proof of corrections, or any repeat violations within a 12 month period, will result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report, along with appeal rights, was made available to the administrator.
(a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there is junk and trash sprawled through the backyard and in the office area, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/17/2026 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 On or before plan of correction due date, licensee will submit photos to CCLD of the junk and debris cleared from the listed problem areas.
(2) The premises shall be maintained in a state of good repair and shall provide a safe and healthful environment.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to a side gate being broken and unable to be opened, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/17/2026 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 On or before plan of correction due date, licensee will photos to CCLD of the side gate repaired and opening properly.
InspectionApril 17, 2024No deficiencies
Inspector: Lori Alexander-Washington
Inspector notes
On 05/23/2024 at 11:55 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lori Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct Proof of Correction (POC) visit. LPA met with Caregiver, Vincent Catequist, and informed the reason for visit. Vincent phoned the Licensee/Administrator, Restituto "Resty" Sabadera to inform. LPA spoke with the Administrator and advised that LPA was there to tour the facility. On 04/17/2024, LPA conducted an Annual visit in which deficiencies were cited. The POC due date was 4/18/2024 for Type A deficiencies and for the Type B deficiencies the POC due date was 5/15/2024. LPA toured the back yards and observed a toilet camode, bricks, wheel barrow, wire, ladders, boxes covered with a tarp and other clutter in the back behind the shed. Licensee/Administrator Resty stated that those items is their personal items from their Sacramento home. Facility has the following deficiencies that was not cleared : 87303(a) = 8 Days x $100.00 = $800.00 Civil Penalties in the total amount of $800.00 is assessed today for failure to meet POC date for deficiencies. Facility is subject to ongoing daily civil penalties until deficiencies is corrected. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report, appeal rights, and LIC421FC provided.
InspectionApril 7, 2023Type A2 deficiencies
Inspector: Lori Alexander-Washington
Inspector notes
On 04/17/2024 at 3:25 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator, Restituto Sabadera and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for capacity six (6) residents in which five (5) may be non-ambulatory and one (1) may be bedridden in bedroom #1. Hospice waiver approved for four (4) residents. LPA toured facility with Restituto including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 5 total bedrooms which 3 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 2 bedrooms is occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last purchased 10/07/2023. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 02/09/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 02/07/2024. LPA reviewed 1 resident's records. LPA reviewed 2 staff records and 2 of 2 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. 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 THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 4:15 PM LPA observed unlocked bottle medications on dining room table and kitchen counter At 4:16 PM LPA observed unlocked medications in bubble packaging on kitchen counter At 4:18 PM LPA observed unlocked medications in kitchen cabinet At 4:19 PM LPA observed unlabeled food in containers located in refrigerator At 4:20 PM LPA observed unlocked knives and scissors in kitchen drawer and on top of kitchen counter At 4:34 PM LPA observed ladders, toilet camodes, mops, brooms, buckets, granite marble, vaccum, chair, and other items located on the side of house and in the back yards behind sheds and patio area. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 04/24/2024: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Current Administrator’s Certificate
87465 (h)(2) Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having bottled medications inaccessible to clients which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/18/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will self-certify that they read and understand the regulation moving forward. Medicationes were locked during visit.
87303 Maintenance and Operation (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having the side/back yards clean with items removed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/15/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator agree to remove items and clean the back yard. Will submit photo to CCLD by POC due date.
InspectionApril 28, 2022Type A8 deficiencies
Inspector: Luisa Fontanilla
Inspector notes
On 4/7/2023 at approximately 10:25 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luisa Fontanilla arrived unannounced to conduct annual required inspection. LPA met with Administrator Restituto Sabadera and explained the purpose of visit. LPA inspected the facility inside and out including but not limited to resident rooms, bathrooms, dining area, kitchen and backyard. Hot water measured at 118 F. There was sufficient supply of perishable and non perishable foods. During the visit, LPA observed the following: 1. at approximately 10:40 am, LPA observed injection, eye drops and other medicines unlocked in the refrigerator 2. at approximately 10:46 am, LPA observed mold on the kitchen window sills, dirty walls 3. at approximately 10:50 am, LPA observed grease on stove top, microwave , walls and refrigerator 4. at approximately 10:52 am, LPA observed dust, crumbs and other things on the floor 5. at approximately 1pm while conducting file reviews, LPA observed staff does not have current proof of training 6. at approximately 1:30pm, LPA observed facility does not have current proof of disaster drill 7. at approximately 2:30pm, LPA observed unused equipment, empty boxes, chairs, tables etc in the backyard 8. at 4pm, LPA observed resident is being given vitamin without doctor's order The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct deficiencies may result in Civil Penalties. Exit interview was conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator .
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in failing to provide training to staff which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Last training was conducted in 2021. POC Due Date: 04/14/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will conduct in-service with staff and submit proof to CCL by POC date.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed unused equipments like shower chairs, commode, wheelchairs, empty boxes in the backyard which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/14/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will clean up back yard and notify LPA once completed. LPA will conduct POC visit.
(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (27) All kitchen areas shall be kept clean and free of litter, rodents, vermin and insects.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not maintaining a clean and safe kitchen area which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed mold on the kitchen window, grease on stove, microwave, kitchen walls. POC Due Date: 04/14/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will clean kitchen area and notify LPA once clean up is completed. LPA will come back to conduct a POC visit.
(h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in leaving insulin and eyedrops unlocked in the refregerator which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/07/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator locked all medicines in the refrigerator during the visit. Deficiency is cleared.
(c) A facility shall conduct a drill at least quarterly for each shift. The type of emergency covered in a drill shall vary from quarter to quarter, taking into account different emergency scenarios. An actual evacuation of residents is not required during a drill. While a facility may provide an opportunity for residents to participate in a drill,…
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not conducting required disaster drill quarterly which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Last drill was conducted POC Due Date: 04/14/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 By POC date, Administrator will submit to CCL proof of current disaster drill.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in failing to maintain floor surfaces clean which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Floor surfaces were observed dusty, lots of crumbs and dirt. POC Due Date: 04/14/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will clean floors throughout the facility and notify LPA once completed. LPA will conduct POC visit.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in failing to maintain walls and windows clean and free from dust, cobwebs which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/14/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will clean walls and windows and notify LPA once completed. LPA will conduct a POC visit.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Administrator was providing a resident vitamin (Areds) per instruction from the family but no doctor order and giving resident Senna not according to doctor's order which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/14/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 By POC date, Administrator will obtain order from resident's doctor and submit a copy to CCL.
Federal summary
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