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Emerald Retirement Residence
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (650) 358-8868
- Address
- 717 Widgeon Court
- Licensed since
San Mateo County context
209*CCLD
Total facilities
6.0*CCLD
Avg citations
8.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
6 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.
2024
- 1569.695(c)Type A
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the last emergency drill was conducted in Jan, 2024 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87202(a)Type A
Maintain fire clearance before retaining specified persons
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed a storage unit in the yard that contained of beds, furniture and personal belongings such as shoes, medication, vitamins, etc. which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87355(e)(4)Type A
Request transfer of criminal record exemption
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff R.M.is not associated with the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87608(a)(3)Type A
Maintain physician order documentation in resident record
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as resident has bedrails by the head of the bed without a physician's order which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 87463(a)Type B
Update reappraisal at required intervals
Based on observation, interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 4 out of 6 residents did not have a service needs and plan in their file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87507(d)Type B
Retain original and modified agreements in resident file
Based on observation, interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 3 out of 6 residents did not have a copy of the facility admission agreement which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-10-14.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Foster City
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Emerald Retirement Residence licensed in California?
Yes, Emerald Retirement Residence is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1995.
How many citations does Emerald Retirement Residence have?
Emerald Retirement Residence has 6 citations on record: 4 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (3 inspections).
When was Emerald Retirement Residence last inspected?
Emerald Retirement Residence was last inspected on October 14, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Emerald Retirement Residence?
Emerald Retirement Residence 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 Foster City, San Mateo County, California.
How does Emerald Retirement Residence compare to other assisted living facilities in San Mateo County?
Emerald Retirement Residence has 6 citations. The county average is 6.0 citations per facility. There are 209 assisted living facilities in San Mateo County.
Does Emerald Retirement Residence have any serious violations?
Emerald Retirement Residence has 4 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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