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Reliez Valley Care Home
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (925) 370-6425
- Address
- 656 Sterling Drive
- Licensed since
Contra Costa County context
447*CCLD
Total facilities
6.2*CCLD
Avg citations
8.0*CCLD
Avg visits
1.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
20 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 87411(f)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 3 staff working with residents, which posed a potential safety risk to persons in care.
- 87303(e)(2)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The maximum hot water temperature was 128.8 degrees Fahrenheit, which posed an immediate safety risk to persons in care.
- 87355(e)(2)Type A
Based on record review, licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff S1 was not fingerprint cleared, which poses an immediate safety risk to persons in care.
2024
- 87303(e)(3)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by having the water temperature measuring at 129.2 F in shared bathroom which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87608(a)(5)(A)Type B
Based on observation, interview, and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by having a doctor's order for 1/2 bed rail/hospital bed for R4 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87618(b)(3)(A)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by having a report for R2's oxygen on file that was sent to local fire dept. which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87618(b)(3)(B)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having "No Smoking-Oxygen in Use" signage in appropriate areas which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87411(f)Type B
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having a health screening and negative TB results for S2 and S4 signed by licensed physician which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87212(a)Type B
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having an updated Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610E) available which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87303(a)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having range stove removed in side outside backyard which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
2023
- 87309(a)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by having Clorox Bleach inaccessible which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87411(f)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having a Health Screening and TB test for S4 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87608(a)(3)Type B
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having a doctor's order for full rail hospital bed for R5 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87705(c)(6)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having Appraisal Needs and Services completed annually for R1, R3 and R5 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87468.1(a)(6)Type A
Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities. Residents... shall have all of the following personal rights: To leave or depart the facility at any time and to not be locked... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a door chain latch at front door which poses an immediate health and safety risk to the persons in care.
- 87355(e)(2)Type A
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review... ...l prior to working, residing or volunteering...(2)... transfer of a... Section 87355(c)This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health and safety rights risk to persons in care. Unassociated staff working.
- 87705(f)(2)Type A
.(f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to...(2) Over-the-counter medication...vitamins...as certain plants, gardening supplies, cleaning supplies and disinfectants. Based on LPAs observations there was vitamins sitting on the counter located in the created room in the garage.
2022
- 87355(e)(2)Type A
All individuals subject to a criminal record review.... shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. -This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Licensee failed to ensure all staff had a criminal record clearance. LPA observed S1 & S2 did not have a criminal record clearance, which poses a immediate safety risk to residents in care.
- 87305(a)Type B
Prior to construction or alterations, all facilities shall obtain a building permit.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed that a bedroom was constructed in the garage which is a potential threat to the health and safety of clients in care.
- 87705(f)(1)Type A
Care of Persons with Dementia(f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia:(1) Knives, matches, firearms, tools and other items that could constitute a danger to the resident(s).This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having scissors on the kitchen counter and keys hanging from the medicine cabinet accessible to residents in care which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-12-09.
3 routine inspections.
- Inspection2 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 6 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
20 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Martinez
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Reliez Valley Care Home licensed in California?
Yes, Reliez Valley Care Home is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2009.
How many citations does Reliez Valley Care Home have?
Reliez Valley Care Home has 20 citations on record: 9 Type A (more serious) and 11 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (3 inspections, 5 other visits).
When was Reliez Valley Care Home last inspected?
Reliez Valley Care Home was last inspected on December 9, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Reliez Valley Care Home?
Reliez Valley Care Home is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 6 residents. It is located in Martinez, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Reliez Valley Care Home compare to other assisted living facilities in Contra Costa County?
Reliez Valley Care Home has 20 citations. The county average is 6.2 citations per facility. There are 447 assisted living facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Reliez Valley Care Home have any serious violations?
Reliez Valley Care Home has 9 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
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