Hazardous items and storage
Cited in 3 reports, with 3 deficiencies in total.
22 DARTMOUTH PLACE, Danville CA 94526
6 bedsLatest official report Jun 3, 2026Licensed
The available records show 7 Type A and 13 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
1 later report, on Jun 3, 2026, recorded no deficiencies, though the records do not say whether they were follow-ups.
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.
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 6 reports for this facility: 6 inspections, 0 complaint investigations, and 0 licensing or administrative records.
Those records contain 7 Type A and 13 Type B deficiencies.
0 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
More than the typical 5
2 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 3
2 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 1
1 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 2
1 in the last 12 months
Most this size also have none
0 in the last 12 months
Last 36 months
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.
Cited in 3 reports, with 3 deficiencies in total.
Cited in 2 reports, with 5 deficiencies in total.
Cited in 2 reports, with 3 deficiencies in total.
Cited in 2 reports, with 2 deficiencies in total.
All preserved reports from the most recent to the oldest, sortable by report type.
(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having unlocked perscription medication in the kitchen drawer which poses an immediate safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/02/2025 Plan of Correction Medications secured POC clear
(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (27) All kitchen areas shall be kept clean and free of litter, rodents, vermin and insects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the kichen area being unclean and layered with grease and debris which poses a potential health and personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/30/2025 Plan of Correction By POC Facility agrees to hire a company to deep clean the whole kitchen and will notify CCLD after the clean is done
(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 in the hot water measuring over 120 degrees F which poses an immediate safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/31/2024 Plan of Correction By POC facility agrees to adjust the water in accordance with regulations and notify CCLD
(a) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients. (1) Storage areas for poisons, and firearms and other dangerous weapons shall be locked. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a knife and lighter accessible which poses an immediate safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/31/2024 Plan of Correction Dangerous items secured POC Clear.
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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility having unclean surfaces throughout which poses a potential health, and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/15/2025 Plan of Correction By POC facility agrees to deep clean the whole facility and notify CCLD
(f) Solid waste shall be stored and disposed of as follows: (1) Solid waste shall be stored, located and disposed of in a manner that will not permit the transmission of a communicable disease or of odors, create a nuisance, provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in storing garbage on the deck that is for clients use which posed a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/30/2024 Plan of Correction Garbage removed and disposed of POC Clear.
(2) The premises shall be maintained in a state of good repair and shall provide a safe and healthful environment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having broken cabinets and drawers throughout facility which poses a potential safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/15/2025 Plan of Correction By POC Facility agrees to make all necessary repairs and notify CCLD
(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (8) All food shall be of good quality. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. Food in damaged containers shall not be accepted, used or retained. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having expired canned goods which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/15/2025 Plan of Correction By POC Facility agrees to remove expired food and replace with food of good quality.
(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (23) All readily perishable foods or beverages capable of supporting rapid and progressive growth of micro-organisms which can cause food infections or food intoxications shall be stored in covered containers at appropriate temperatures. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not storing food properly which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/31/2024 Plan of Correction By POC Facility agrees to dispose of improperly stored food and provide a training to staff and notify CCLD.
(a) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients. (1) Storage areas for poisons, and firearms and other dangerous weapons shall be locked. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having unlocked dangerous items which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
By POC date administrator agrees to insure that all dangerous items are locked away and self certify to CCLD.
Deadline recorded: Jan 26, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
(a) In facilities providing meals to clients, the following shall apply: (17) All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas shall be kept clean, free of litter and rubbish, and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents, and other vermin. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having excessive flies flying around the kitchen and home which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
By POC date administrator agrees to get rid of the flies and self submit to CCLD.
Deadline recorded: Feb 1, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
(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 in the hot water temperature measuring at 149.1 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/29/2023 Plan of Correction During visit administrator adjusted the water temperature to 118.1 degrees
(a) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients. (1) Storage areas for poisons, and firearms and other dangerous weapons shall be locked. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having unlocked chemicals and dangerous items which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/29/2023 Plan of Correction During visit administrator locked away all items that posed a risk and danger to residents.
(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having unlocked prescriptions in kitchen which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/29/2023 Plan of Correction During visit Administrator locked away all medications.
(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: 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 in not having files for the staff on duty which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/12/2024 Plan of Correction By POC date Administrator agrees to create personnell files for all staff and self certify to CCLD.
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (3) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) or 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 innot having staff on duty associated to facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/12/2024 Plan of Correction By POC date Administrator agrees to associate staff to facility and submit proof to CCLD.
(2) In addition to paragraph (1), training requirements shall also include an additional 20 hours annually, eight hours of which shall be dementia care training, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.626, and four hours of which shall be specific to postural supports, restricted health conditions, and hospice care, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.696. This training shall be administered on the job, or in a classroom setting, or both, and may include online training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not providing training as required to staff which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/12/2024 Plan of Correction By POC date Administrator agrees to update all staff's training and provide proof of completion to CCLD.
(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 innot having the requried staff trained and certified in first aid which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/12/2024 Plan of Correction By POC date administrator agrees to have required staff first aid certified and submit certificates to CCLD.
(b) Each resident's record shall contain at least the following information: 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 in R2's file missing the emerergency id and emergency consent form which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/12/2024 Plan of Correction By POC date administrator agrees to complete residents file and self certify to CCLD.
(a) The pre-admission appraisal shall be updated, in writing as frequently as necessary to note significant changes and to keep the appraisal accurate. The reappraisals shall document changes in the resident's physical, medical, mental, and social condition. Significant changes shall include but not be limited to: 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 in R2 not having an updated appraisal of needs and services which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/12/2024 Plan of Correction By POC date administrator agrees to update residents appraisal of needs and services and self certify to CCLD.
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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