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Ema Board and Carehome
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 10 residents
- Phone
- (925) 458-7098
- Address
- 1131 Alamo Way
- 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
31 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
- 87458(b)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having an updated medical assessment for R1, R2, R3, and R5 which poses a potential health or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87307(d)(6)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a chest of drawers, 2 wheelchairs, 2 bedrails, a recliner and a chair in passageway which poses a potential safety risk to persons in care.
- 87203Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors operable which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.625(b)(2)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having staff conduct annual training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.618(c)(3)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S2 and S3 not being first aid or CPR certified which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87555(b)(26)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having a supply of 7-day non perishables and 2-day perishable for residents which poses a potential health risk to persons in care.
- 87463(a)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having an updated appraisal needs and services plan for R1, R2, R3 and R5 which poses a potential health or safety risk to persons in care.
2024
- 87412(a)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having S4 personnel file complete which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87203Type B
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having working smoke detectors and fire extinguisher serviced which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87465(h)(2)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having medications in refrigerator inaccessible which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87633(b)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a hospice care plan for R1 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.695(c)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in conducting a quarterly fire drill which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87555(b)(27)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in keeping mice droppings out of kitchen which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 87632(d)(2)Type B
87632 (d) If the Department grants a hospice care waiver it shall stipulate terms and conditions of the waiver... (2) The licensee shall notify the Department in writing within five working days of the initiation of hospice care services... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in notifying CCLD by subimtting a hospice notification which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87211(a)Type B
87211 Reporting Requirements(a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department may require, including, but not limited to, the following: This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review the Licensee did not comply with the section cited aboved in reporting an incident to CCLD which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87555(26)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having 7-day non perishable and 2-day perishable food for residents which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87463(c)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a current appraisal needs and services plan for all residents which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87412(a)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a completed file for S3 available for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87307(a)(2)(C)Type B
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in using the bedroom as a passageway to the bathroom for staff which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87211(a)(1)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in reporting R1 and R6 hospitalization which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.618(c)(3)Type B
Based on observation an record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having all staff with first aid and/or CPR which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87618(b)(3)(E)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having oxygen tanks secured to the wall or on a stand which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87705(f)(1)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having scissors, knives, detergents and disinfectants accessible to residents which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87609(b)(4)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having an agreement with the home health agency for review for R1 and R6 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 87411(g)(1)Type A
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having S3 associated to the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87555(b)(26)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a 7-day non-perishable and 2-days perishables food available for residents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87555(b)(32)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having an operable refrigerator in kitchen which poses/posed 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 having doctor orders for R1 and R2 hospital beds which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87705(f)(1)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having knives inaccessible to residents which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87405(a)Type B
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a certified Administrator employed at the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87411(c)(1)Type B
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having S2 first aid certified which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-10-29.
4 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record.
- Inspection1 Type A · 6 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 5 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 8 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type A · 5 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
31 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Pittsburg
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Ema Board and Carehome licensed in California?
Yes, Ema Board and Carehome is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2014.
How many citations does Ema Board and Carehome have?
Ema Board and Carehome has 31 citations on record: 5 Type A (more serious) and 26 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (4 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Ema Board and Carehome last inspected?
Ema Board and Carehome was last inspected on October 29, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Ema Board and Carehome?
Ema Board and Carehome is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 10 residents. It is located in Pittsburg, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Ema Board and Carehome compare to other assisted living facilities in Contra Costa County?
Ema Board and Carehome has 31 citations. The county average is 6.2 citations per facility. There are 447 assisted living facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Ema Board and Carehome have any serious violations?
Ema Board and Carehome has 5 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.
Has Ema Board and Carehome had any complaint inspections?
Ema Board and Carehome has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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