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The Ark
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (650) 995-7552
- Address
- 1320 Valota Rd
- 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
3 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
- 87309(a)Type A
Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended
Based on observation, the licensee did not have sharp objects(knives) locked and in-accessible to persons in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87705(f)(2)Type A
Fire approval and staff access to unlock systems
Based on interview and observation, the licensee did not ensure that fire clearance includes approval of locked perimeter fence gate, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 87555(b)(26)Type A
Onsite food stock levels for nonperishables and perishables
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out 1 instances in which there was not enough supply of canned goods/7-days worth of non-perishable foods in the facility, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-10-23.
2 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Redwood City
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Ark licensed in California?
Yes, The Ark is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.
How many citations does The Ark have?
The Ark has 3 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) citations. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 4 other visits).
When was The Ark last inspected?
The Ark was last inspected on October 23, 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 The Ark?
The Ark 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 Redwood City, San Mateo County, California.
How does The Ark compare to other assisted living facilities in San Mateo County?
The Ark has 3 citations, which is below the county average of 6.0 citations per facility. There are 208 assisted living facilities in San Mateo County.
Does The Ark have any serious violations?
The Ark has 3 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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