Occupancy rate
50%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%RN3 Loving Care Homes
Assisted Living & Residential Care · El Cerrito, CA
RN3 Loving Care Homes
Assisted Living & Residential Care · El Cerrito, CA
Surrounded by lush trees and serene nature in Buckingham Drive, El Cerrito, CA, Rn3 Loving Care Homes is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. Here, residents maintain their independence while receiving the utmost care and assistance for their daily living activities. Household responsibilities are also cared for, providing residents more time to focus on the things they love.
With a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and exciting programs, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences. The community also works closely with healthcare professionals to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Delightful and healthy meals are also served, accommodating residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences. Make every moment of your golden years count with the community’s committed care and inviting spaces.
8-bed community Rank #1326 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1326th out of 1657 homes in California for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
13 years in operation Rank #531 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 531st out of 1487 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 21 / 100 Rank #1839 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1839th out of 2092 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
4 / 8
Average occupied beds in California homes
87 beds
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceNovember 16, 2012
CountyContra Costa
RN3 Loving Care Homes is legally operated by E & W Business Inc, and administered by Meina Wu.
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
5 citations
8 total visits
2 complaint visits
4 official inspections
1 complaint investigation
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
1 point above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #793 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 793rd out of 1401 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 82 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (48% below)
• Citations per inspection (82% below)
• Total visits (50% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (48% below)
• Citations per inspection (82% below)
• Total visits (50% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
Latest Inspection
November 18, 2025
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse Rank #829 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 829th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 1.3 | 2.5 | This facility has 48% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.3 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 48% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.6 | 3.3 | This facility has 82% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 82% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 8 | 16 | This facility has 50% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better Rank #324 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- November 18, 2025 annual inspection found one deficiency: an expired fire extinguisher posing an immediate safety risk, with no other violations noted.
- September 9, 2024 complaint investigations substantiated failures to document and report a resident fall and injury, plus failure to provide immediate medical care, resulting in a $500 fine.
- October 28, 2024 annual inspection cited one deficiency for obstructed indoor and outdoor passageways posing immediate safety risks, but no other issues were found.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Recreational Activities
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Frequently Asked Questions about RN3 Loving Care Homes
Who is the owner of RN3 Loving Care Homes?
RN3 Loving Care Homes is legally operated by E & W Business Inc, and administered by Meina Wu.
Is RN3 Loving Care Homes in a walkable area?
RN3 Loving Care Homes has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at RN3 Loving Care Homes?
RN3 Loving Care Homes's occupancy is 50%.
Who is the administrator of RN3 Loving Care Homes?
Meina Wu is the administrator of RN3 Loving Care Homes.
How many beds does RN3 Loving Care Homes have?
RN3 Loving Care Homes has 8 beds.
Has RN3 Loving Care Homes had any citations?
RN3 Loving Care Homes has had 5 reported citations since 2022 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Are there photos of RN3 Loving Care Homes?
Yes — there are 5 photos of RN3 Loving Care Homes in the photo gallery on this page.
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