Fire safety and emergency preparedness
Cited in 3 reports, with 6 deficiencies in total.
LA CASA VERDE
1405 CAMINO VERDE, Walnut Creek CA 94597
6 bedsLatest official report Jan 13, 2026Licensed
Additional info
- Telephone
- (925) 285-5078
- Licensee
- ALCANTARA, LEONARDO JR. & FLORIDA
- Administrator
- ALCANTARA, LEONARDO
- Contact
- ALCANTARA, LEONARDO
- License first date
- Jan 25, 2008
- License effective date
- Jan 25, 2008
- District office
- OAKLAND ASC · (510) 286-4201
- Regional office
- 15
- Clients served
- 935 - ELDERLY
Summary
The available records show 1 Type A and 17 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
- Most recent inspection
- Jan 13, 2026
- Most recent deficiency
- Jan 13, 2026
No later report is available, so the records do not show what happened afterward.
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 7 reports for this facility: 5 inspections, 2 complaint investigations, and 0 licensing or administrative records.
Those records contain 1 Type A and 17 Type B deficiencies.
0 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
- Official inspections
- 5
- Recorded deficiencies
- 18
- Type A deficiencies
- 1
- Type B deficiencies
- 17
- Substantiated complaints
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 3
About the same as most this size
1 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 3
2 in the last 12 months
About the same as most this size
0 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 2
2 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.
Staffing, personnel, and training
Cited in 2 reports, with 3 deficiencies in total.
Health conditions and treatments
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
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.625(b)(2)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. S1 completed 0 of 20 hours required, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 01/27/2026 Plan of Correction On or before due date, Licensee shall send to LPA Sampair proof that S1 has completed the 20 hours of required training.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Fire safety and emergency preparednessType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.695(d)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(d) A facility shall review the plan annually and make updates as necessary, including changes in floor plans and the population served. The licensee or administrator shall sign and date documentation to indicate that the plan has been reviewed and updated as necessary. 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, not reviewing the Emergency Disaster plan during the previous year, which posed a potential safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 01/20/2026 Plan of Correction Cleared during inspection.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.625(b)(2)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having 20hrs annual training for S2 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 01/31/2025 Plan of Correction Administrator agreed to submit completed trainings and send a copy of certificates for S2 to CCLD by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87468(c)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(c) Licensees shall prominently post personal rights, nondiscrimination notice, and complaint information in areas accessible to residents, representatives, and the public. (1) The personal rights of residents specified in Sections 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities and 87468.2, Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities shall be posted as applicable to the facility. 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 by not having personal rights posted which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 01/31/2025 Plan of Correction Administrator agreed to submit a photo of Personal Rights posted to CCLD by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Admission, assessment, and evictionType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87457(c)(1)(A)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(c) Prior to admission a determination of the prospective resident's suitability for admission shall be completed and shall include an appraisal of their individual service needs in comparison with the admission criteria specified in Section 87455, Acceptance and Retention Limitations. (1) The appraisal shall document, at a minimum: (A) An evaluation of the prospective resident's functional capabilities, mental condition, and social factors as specified in Sections 87459, Functional Capabilities and 87462, Social Factors. 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 by not having an appraisal and care plan for R1 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 01/10/2025 Plan of Correction Administrator agreed to submit copy of Appraisal Needs and Services for R1 to CCLD by POC due 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 observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not conducting emergency fire drills which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 01/31/2025 Plan of Correction Administrator agreed to submit self-certification that they read and understand this regulation and will comply moving forward. In addition, send a copy of fire drill completed with staff to CCLD by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Fire safety and emergency preparednessType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87203
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87203 Fire Safety All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the protection of life and property against fire and panic 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 by not having fire extinguishers updated with current fire tags which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 01/06/2025 Plan of Correction Administrator agreed to send a copy of receipt and photo of updated fire tags to CCLD by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87411(c)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87411 Personnel Requirements - General (c) All RCFE staff who assist residents...shall receive initial and annual training. (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 in by S2 not having current First Aid and CPR on file which poses a potential health, safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 01/31/2025 Plan of Correction Administrator agreed to submit copy of First Aid and CPR certifications for S2 to CCLD by POC due 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(d)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(d) A facility shall review the plan annually and make updates as necessary, including changes in floor plans and the population served. The licensee or administrator shall sign and date documentation to indicate that the plan has been reviewed and updated as necessary. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having an updated Emergency Disaster Plan completed and signed (LIC 601E) which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care..
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 01/31/2025 Plan of Correction Administrator agreed to submit to CCLD an updated LIC 610E by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Health conditions and treatmentsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87629(b)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Injections. Ensuring that injections are administered by an appropriately skilled professional should the resident require assistance. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having a skilled health professional administering insulin injections to R1 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 01/10/2025 Plan of Correction Administrator agreed to submit an copy of an updated medical assessment and doctor's order that shows that R1 can administer their own glucose testing and insulin injections. Documents to be send to CCLD by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
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 observation, interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not conducting fire drills quarterly which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 02/22/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator agrees to read the regulation and self-certify that they understand moving forward the regulation. A copy of self-certification and signed copy of all participants in fire drill submitted to CCLD by POC due 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(d)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(d) A facility shall review the plan annually and make updates as necessary, including changes in floor plans and the population served. The licensee or administrator shall sign and date documentation to indicate that the plan has been reviewed and updated as necessary. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not reviewing the plan annually which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 02/22/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator agrees to read the regulation and self-certify that they understand moving forward the regulation. Submit a picture of posted plan to CCLD by POC due date
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Records and plan of operationType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87212(b)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(b) The plan shall be subject to review by the Department and shall include: (1) Designation of administrative authority and staff assignments. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having a copy of current Emergency Disaster Plan posted which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 02/22/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator agrees to read the regulation and self-certify that they understand moving forward the regulation. A copy of Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC610E, shall be submitted to CCLD by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Health conditions and treatmentsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87608(a)(5)(A)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(A) A bed rail that extends from the head half the length of the bed and used only for assistance with mobility shall be allowed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having a doctor's order for hospital bed with 1/2 rails for R1 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 02/22/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator agrees to submit doctor's orders for 1/2 rail bed for R1 to CCLD by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Dementia careType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87705(c)(6)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring the following: (6) Appraisals are conducted on an ongoing basis pursuant to Section 87463, Reappraisals. 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 by not having an cuurent appraisals for R1 and R2 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 02/22/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator agreed to complete new Appraisal Needs and Services Plan for R1 and R2 and submit to CCLD by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Not classified in the sourceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 80087(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
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 by not having the backyard cleared and cleaned up of screen doors, stove, wheelchair, toilet camode, floor tiles and ladders which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 02/22/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator agrees to remove items stated and send photos of outsides and back yards to CCLD by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
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 due to the water temperature being 130 degrees F, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 11/13/2021 Plan of Correction Reduce water temperature and provide photo proof to the LPA by due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Facility condition and maintenanceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87303(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
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 due to the back yard junk in back yard, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 11/19/2021 Plan of Correction junk in back yard needs to be cleared and photo proof sent to LPA
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
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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