FRIENDSHIP CARE HOME

1907 CAVALLO ROAD, Antioch CA 94509

Facility 079201172 · RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY (740)

35 bedsLatest official report Jul 9, 2026Licensed

Additional info
Licensee
STAR RCFE
Administrator
NATHANI, PUNEET
Contact
NATHANI, PUNEET
License first date
Jul 21, 2022
License effective date
Jul 21, 2022
District office
OAKLAND ASC · (510) 286-4201
Regional office
15
Clients served
935 - ELDERLY, 983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

Summary

The available records show 8 Type A and 32 Type B deficiencies for this facility.

Most recent inspection
Jul 9, 2026
Most recent deficiency
Oct 22, 2025

2 later reports, from Dec 4, 2025 through Jul 9, 2026, recorded no deficiencies, though the records do not say whether they were follow-ups.

What Type A and Type B mean
Type A
Violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
Type B
Violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

Both classifications are published by California CDSS and are shown as published. SeniorLivingFacts does not rename them or add a severity level of its own.

At a glance

Counts cover the five-year public record. Typical figures are the median for the 12 Contra Costa County facilities licensed for 16 to 49 beds, except where too few exist to state one — those come from facilities with 7 or more beds.

In the available public five-year record, CCLD published 30 reports for this facility: 14 inspections, 14 complaint investigations, and 2 licensing or administrative records.

Those records contain 8 Type A and 32 Type B deficiencies.

0 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.

Official inspections
14

More than the typical 9

1 in the last 12 months

Recorded deficiencies
40

Well above the typical 7

1 in the last 12 months

Type A deficiencies
8

Well above the typical 1

0 in the last 12 months

Type B deficiencies
32

Well above the typical 4

1 in the last 12 months

Substantiated complaints
8

Well above the typical 1

2 in the last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Repeated topics

Topics cited in more than one report during the last 36 months. A repeat may show a pattern worth asking about. Each date opens its report below.

Official report history

All preserved reports from the most recent to the oldest, sortable by report type.

Complaint

Allegations0 substantiated · 7 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded

No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint

Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited

Admission, assessment, and evictionType B
Official classification
Type B
Official code
1569.652(c)
Regulation authority
HSC

What the official deficiency says

A refund of any fees paid in advance covering the time after the resident’s personal property has been removed from the facility shall be issued to the individual, individuals, or entity contractually responsible for the fees or, if the deceased resident paid the fees, to the resident’s estate, within 15 days after the personal property is removed… This requirement was not met as evidenced by facility not giving the refund to resident’s responsible party which posed a potential health & safety risk to resident in care.

Official plan of correction

Defiiciency corrected during visit. ADM issued refund check to POA on 10/22/25.

Deadline recorded: Oct 22, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Oct 22, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
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Complaint

Allegations3 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 3 cited

Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
Official classification
Type B
Official code
87411(a)
Regulation authority
CCR

What the official deficiency says

Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs… This requirement was not met as evidenced by facility does not have enough afternoon and night staff to meet residents’ need which posed a potential health & safety risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

By POC due date, ADM agrees to hire additional staffing for PM and NOC shifts and submit to CCLD an updated Personnel record (LIC500) showing additional staff in compliance with Section 87411 (a) regulation

Deadline recorded: Sep 19, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Sep 19, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
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Facility condition and maintenanceType B
Official classification
Type B
Official code
87307(d)(1)
Regulation authority
CCR

What the official deficiency says

The following space and safety provisions shall apply to all facilities: Sufficient room shall be available to accommodate persons served in comfort and safety. This requirement was not met as evidenced by facility is not equipped to serve residents in the dining area which posed a potential health & safety risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

By POC due date, ADM agrees to purchase additional dining tables to accommodate residents’ dining needs and submit to CCLD an updated dining plan in compliance with Section 87307 (d)(1) regulation

Deadline recorded: Sep 19, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Sep 19, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
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Administrator qualificationsType B
Official classification
Type B
Official code
87405(a)
Regulation authority
CCR

What the official deficiency says

The Department may require that the administrator devote additional hours in the facility to fulfill his/her responsibilities when the need for such additional hours is substantiated by written documentation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by administrator is not at the facility a sufficient number of hours per week which posed a potential health & safety risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

By POC due date, ADM agrees to be at the facility a sufficient number of hours (minimum 20 hours per week) to permit adequate attention to the management and administration of the facility. ADM agrees to complete and submit to CCLD updated Personnel record (LIC 500) showing Administrator's sufficient number of work hours per week at the facility (minimum 20 hours per week) in compliance with Section 87405(a) regulation.

Deadline recorded: Sep 19, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Sep 19, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
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Complaint

Allegations0 substantiated · 4 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded

No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint

Allegations1 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited

Resident rightsType B
Official classification
Type B
Official code
87217(j)(2)
Regulation authority
CCR

What the official deficiency says

The executor or the administrator of the estate shall be notified by the licensee, and the cash resources, personal property, and valuables surrendered to said party. This requirement was not met as evidenced by staff withholding resident’s personal belongings to authorized representative on 11/01/23.

Official plan of correction

By POC due date, administrator agreed to complete and submit in-service staff retraining certificates on how to properly safeguard & surrender residents’ personal belongings & valuables in compliance with Title 22 Section 87217(j)(2).

Deadline recorded: Nov 30, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Nov 30, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
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Complaint

Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded

No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint

Allegations1 substantiated · 7 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited

Resident rightsType B
Official classification
Type B
Official code
87217(b)
Regulation authority
CCR

What the official deficiency says

Every facility shall take appropriate measures to safeguard residents' cash resources, personal property and valuables which have been entrusted to the licensee or facility staff… This requirement was not met as evidenced by R1's misplaced personal belongings at the facility which posed a potential health & safety risk to residents in care

Official plan of correction

By POC due date, Administrator agreed to complete and submit to CCL in-service staff retraining certifications on safeguarding residents' cash resources and personal belongings in compliance with Title 22 Section 87217. Administrator stated POA and Ombudsman were both notified regarding R1's remaining personal belongings that need to be picked up at the facility.

Deadline recorded: Jul 14, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jul 14, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
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Complaint

Allegations0 substantiated · 5 unsubstantiated · 3 unfounded

No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint

Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded

No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint

Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited

Records and plan of operationType B
Official classification
Type B
Official code
87506(c)(01)
Regulation authority
CCR

What the official deficiency says

All information and records obtained from or regarding residents shall be confidential. (1) ... The licensee and all employees shall reveal or make available confidential information only upon the resident's written consent or that of his designated representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by facility not providing authorized representative a copy of resident's records which posed a potential health & safety risk to resident in care.

Official plan of correction

By POC due date, ADM agrees to send authorized representative coplies of R1's records and submit to CCL proof of submission.

Deadline recorded: Mar 17, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Mar 17, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
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Complaint

Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited

Admission, assessment, and evictionType B
Official classification
Type B
Official code
87507(g)(5)(A)
Regulation authority
CCR

What the official deficiency says

Facility policy concerning refunds, including the conditions under which a refund for advanced monthly fees will be returned in the event of a resident’s death, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1569.652 This requirement was not met as evidenced by late refund of R1's paid September 2022 when R1 passed away on 09/26/22 which was in violation of Title 22 Section 87507 refund regulation.

Official plan of correction

Administrator corrected deficiency during visit. Final refund check of $45 sent to R1's POA dated 11/04/22. Licensee and administrator understood Title 22 Section 87507 and will comply with Admission agreement regulations including refund policies.

Deadline recorded: Nov 4, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Nov 4, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
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Complaint

Allegations2 substantiated · 6 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 2 cited

Resident rightsType A
Official classification
Type A
Official code
87468.1(a)(6)
Regulation authority
CCR

What the official deficiency says

87568.1(a)(6) PERSONAL RIGHTS OF RESIDENTS IN ALL FACILITIES (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (6) To leave or depart the facility at any time and to not be locked into any room, building.... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, Licensee did not comply with the regulation cited above by locking front main etrance door with a key which poses an immediate personal rights to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

By POC date, Administrator will review regulations, cease locking the exterior doors, and submit a self-certification letter to CCLD. In addition, Administrator will conduct staff training and submit a copy of training agenda with staff signatures.

Deadline recorded: Oct 7, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Oct 7, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
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Administrator qualificationsType B
Official classification
Type B
Official code
87405(d)(2)
Regulation authority
CCR

What the official deficiency says

87405(d)(2) ADMINISTRATOR - QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES (d) The administrator shall have the qualifications specified in Sections 87405(d)(1) through (7)...(2) Knowledge of and ability to conform to the applicable laws, rules and regulations. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee did not comply with the regulation cited above by visitor was not screened and requested to sign in which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

By POC date, Administrator will review PIN 22-28-ASC and conduct in-service training with staff, and submit a copy of training agenda with staff signatures to CCLD.

Deadline recorded: Oct 7, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Oct 7, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
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Complaint

Allegations1 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited

Admission, assessment, and evictionType B
Official classification
Type B
Official code
87507(g)(5)(A)
Regulation authority
CCR

What the official deficiency says

87507(g)(5)(A) ADMISSION AGREEMENT (5) Refund conditions.(A) Facility policy concerning refunds, including the conditions under which a refund for advanced monthly fees will be returned in the event of a resident’s death, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1569.652. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the Licensee did not comply with the regulation cited above by stating there is a non-refundable policy which poses a potential personal rights to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

By POC date, Administrator will amend admission agreement in accordance to regulation and submit a copy to CCL.

Deadline recorded: Oct 14, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Oct 14, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
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Complaint

Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 2 unfounded

No deficiencies recorded in this report

Source and limits

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Public facility history is described by the source as a five-year window. Older records and previous-licensee history may require a regional-office request. Type 741 RCFE-CCRCs, nursing homes, and other care settings are excluded from this page.

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