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Ahau Boarding Care Home
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 5 residents
- Phone
- (650) 866-9172
- Address
- 901 Kains Avenue
- Licensed since
San Mateo County context
208*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
18 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
- 87305(a)Type A
Requirement for building permit before construction
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed a storage unit in the back yard that is being used as a living space for one of the caregivers which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87705(c)(4)Type A
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as during the inspection, the administrator was the only staff on-site and she was giving a shower to R1, the other 3 residents were left unattended in the dining room and R2 called out serveral times for assistance before he/she was attended to which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87705(c)(5)Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed R3 has a diagnosis of dementia and the LIC 602 was not completed annually which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.605Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the administrator stated that the liability insurance has not been renewed which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.625(b)(2)Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the administrator was not able to provide proof that the training was completed for Staff #1(S1) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.695(c)Type A
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the administrator was not able to provide any documents to proof that emergency drills were conducted accordingly which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 87113Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA did not observed any required posters during the facility tour including by not limiting to resident's rights, CCL complaint poster, non-discrimination, etc. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87465(c)(2)Type A
Give PRN medication by physician order
Based on observation, record review and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as expired medications for 2 out of 3 residents were observed which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.625(b)(2)Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the administrator was not able to provide training records for staff #1 (S1) which poses/posed a potential 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 5 out of 5 residents did not have an preadmission which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87608(a)(5)(A)Type A
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed 4 out of 5 residents have half bed rails, however, none of them have a physician's order indicating the need for the postural support which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87309(a)Type A
Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the chemical storage room was unlocked during the facility tour which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87457(c)(1)Type B
Minimum appraisal documentation requirements
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 residents did have a completed appraisal and service plan which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.695(c)Type A
Based on observation, record review and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility was not able to provide documents that drills were performed accordingly which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87303(a)Type A
Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition
87303 Maintenance and Operation..(a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPA observed dirty dishes in the sink, big pile of soiled clothes on the laundry room floor, fruits were stored on the counter with piles of paper, the unused towel paper dispenser in the bathroom was covered a white layer of dust etc. which poses an immediate health risk to residents in care.
- 1569.0822(c)(3)Type A
§1569.49 Civil penalties; regulations setting forth appeal procedures for deficiencies..(c) The department shall assess an immediate civil penalty of five hundred dollars ($500) per violation and one hundred dollars ($100) for each day the violation continues after citation for any of the following serious violations:.. (3) Absence of supervision as required by statute or regulation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by there was absence of supervision when LPA arrived at the facility as the only staff (administrator) was taking a shower which poses an immediate health risks for residents in care.
- 87309(a)Type A
Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended
87309 Storage Space..(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. This requirement is not met as evidence by LPA observed a knife on the counter next to the stove which poses an immediate health risks to residents in care.
- 87565(h)(2)Type A
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care..(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... This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPA observed medicine cabinet was not locked and resident medications left unattended on the counter below the medicine cabinet which poses an immediate health risk to residents in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-12-30.
3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection5 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other3 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
18 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Ahau Boarding Care Home licensed in California?
Yes, Ahau Boarding Care Home is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2003.
How many citations does Ahau Boarding Care Home have?
Ahau Boarding Care Home has 18 citations on record: 12 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 2 other visits).
When was Ahau Boarding Care Home last inspected?
Ahau Boarding Care Home was last inspected on December 30, 2025 (about 5 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Ahau Boarding Care Home?
Ahau Boarding 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 5 residents. It is located in San Bruno, San Mateo County, California.
How does Ahau Boarding Care Home compare to other assisted living facilities in San Mateo County?
Ahau Boarding Care Home has 18 citations. The county average is 6.0 citations per facility. There are 208 assisted living facilities in San Mateo County.
Does Ahau Boarding Care Home have any serious violations?
Ahau Boarding Care Home has 12 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 Ahau Boarding Care Home had any complaint inspections?
Ahau Boarding Care Home has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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