Fire safety and emergency preparedness
Cited in 2 reports, with 3 deficiencies in total.
YOUTOPIA LIVING LLC
1240 PLUMLEIGH LN, Concord CA 94521
6 bedsLatest official report Apr 8, 2026Licensed
Additional info
- Telephone
- (925) 451-8141
- Licensee
- YOUTOPIA LIVING LLC
- Administrator
- DZHUDZHO, IMIR
- Contact
- DZHUDZHO, IMIR
- License first date
- Apr 12, 2024
- License effective date
- Apr 12, 2024
- District office
- OAKLAND ASC · (510) 286-4201
- Regional office
- 15
- Clients served
- 983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA, 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
Summary
The available records show 4 Type A and 7 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
- Most recent inspection
- Apr 8, 2026
- Most recent deficiency
- Apr 9, 2025
1 later report, on Apr 8, 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 391 Contra Costa County facilities licensed for 6 or fewer beds.
In the available public five-year record, CCLD published 5 reports for this facility: 3 inspections, 0 complaint investigations, and 2 licensing or administrative records.
Those records contain 4 Type A and 7 Type B deficiencies.
1 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
- Official inspections
- 3
- Recorded deficiencies
- 11
- Type A deficiencies
- 4
- Type B deficiencies
- 7
- Substantiated complaints
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
Fewer than the typical 5
1 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 3
0 in the last 12 months
More than the typical 1
0 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 2
0 in the last 12 months
Most this size also have none
0 in the last 12 months
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.
Facility condition and maintenance
Cited in 2 reports, with 2 deficiencies in total.
Official report history
All preserved reports from the most recent to the oldest, sortable by report type.
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
Facility condition and maintenanceType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87303(e)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: (2) Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate the temperature of hot water used by residents to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degrees C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degrees C). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having the hot water temperature measured at 130.8 degrees Fahrenheit which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 04/10/2025 Plan of Correction The licensee agrees to lower the water temperature within range and send proof to CCLD by POC date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Hazardous items and storageType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87309(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) Except as specified in subsection (b), the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisonous substances, knives, matches, tools, sharp objects, and other similar items which could pose a danger to residents are in locked storage and are not left unattended if outside the locked storage. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having Lysol Spray, Clorox Wipes, and knives unlocked which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 04/10/2025 Plan of Correction The licensee locked the items away during the visit. Deficiency cleared.
Official record says corrected or clearedOn or before Apr 9, 2025
Plan of correction recorded
Fire safety and emergency preparednessType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.695(c)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(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, it shall not require any resident participation. Documentation of the drills shall include the date, the type of emergency covered by the drill, and the names of staff participating in the drill. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not conducting emergency disaster drills which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 04/24/2025 Plan of Correction The licensee agrees to conduct emergency disaster drills quarterly and send proof to CCLD by POC date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87411(f)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(f) All personnel, including the licensee and administrator, shall be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a chest x-ray or an intradermal test, performed by a physician not more than six (6) months prior to or seven (7) days after employment or licensure. A report shall be made of each screening, signed by the examining physician. The report shall indicate whether the person is physically qualified to perform the duties to be assigned, and whether he/she has any health condition that would create a hazard to him/herself, other staff members or residents. A signed statement shall be obtained from each volunteer affirming that he/she is in good health.Personnel with evidence of physical illness or emotional instability that poses a significant threat to the well-being of residents shall be relieved of their duties. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having health screening and TB test for S2 which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/07/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator has agreed to obtain S2's health screening and TB test results. Administrator will submit a copy to CCLD by POC date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Fire safety and emergency preparednessType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.69(a)(2)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(a) Each residential care facility for the elderly licensed under this chapter shall ensure that each employee of the facility who assists residents with the self-administration of medications meets all of the following training requirements: (2) In facilities licensed to provide care for 15 or fewer persons, the employee shall complete 10 hours of initial training. This training shall consist of 6 hours of hands-on shadowing training, which shall be completed prior to assisting with the self-administration of medications, and 4 hours of other training or instruction, as described in subdivision (f), which shall be completed within the first two weeks of employment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having current medication training for S2 which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/07/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator has agreed to obtain medication training for S2 and will submit a completion documents to CCLD by POC date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Admission, assessment, and evictionType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87458(b)(5)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(b) The medical assessment shall include, but not be limited to: (5) The determination whether the person is ambulatory or nonambulatory as defined in Section 87101(a) or (n), or bedridden as defined in Section 87455(d). The assessment shall indicate whether nonambulatory status is based upon the resident's physical condition, mental condition or both. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having an updated LIC602 for R2 which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/07/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator has agreed to obtain an updated LIC602 for R2 and will submit a copy to CCLD by POC date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Fire safety and emergency preparednessType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.695(c)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(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, it shall not require any resident participation. Documentation of the drills shall include the date, the type of emergency covered by the drill, and the names of staff participating in the drill. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not completing a disaster drill which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/07/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator has agreed to conduct a disaster drill and submit document to CCLD by POC date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87411(c)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(c) All RCFE staff who assist residents with personal activities of daily living shall receive initial and annual training as specified in Health and Safety Code sections 1569.625 and 1569.69 (1) Staff providing care shall receive appropriate training in first aid from persons qualified by such agencies as the American Red Cross. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having current first aid training for S1 which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/07/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator has agreed to obtain first aid training for S1 and submit completion documents to CCLD by POC date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Facility condition and maintenanceType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87303(e)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: (2) Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate the temperature of hot water used by residents to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degree C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degree C). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having hot water at 127.8 degrees F which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/25/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator has agreed to lower hot water and submit picture proof of new temperature to CCLD by POC date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Medication handling and storageType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87465(c)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(c) If the resident's physician has stated in writing that the resident is unable to determine his/her own need for nonprescription PRN medication but can communicate his/her symptoms clearly, facility staff designated by the licensee shall be permitted to assist the resident with self-administration, provided all of the following requirements are met: (2) Once ordered by the physician the medication is given according to the physician's directions. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having R2's Lactobacillus combo and Multivitams available which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/25/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator has agreed to obtain the two medications ordered by R2's doctor and submit picture proof to CCLD by POC date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.625(b)(1)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(b) (1) The department shall adopt regulations to require staff members of residential care facilities for the elderly who assist residents with personal activities of daily living to receive appropriate training. This training shall consist of 40 hours of training. A staff member shall complete 20 hours, including six hours specific to dementia care, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.626 and four hours specific to postural supports, restricted health conditions, and hospice care, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.696, before working independently with residents. The remaining 20 hours shall include six hours specific to dementia care and shall be completed within the first four weeks of employment. The training coursework may utilize various methods of instruction, including, but not limited to, lectures, instructional videos, and interactive online courses. The additional 16 hours shall be hands-on training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having initial training completed for S2 which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/07/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator has agreed to obtain initial training for S2 and submit completion documents to CCLD by POC date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Licensing recordNot an inspection of the operating facility
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Licensing recordNot an inspection of the operating facility
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.
Read the data methodology