Emerald Valley
Serving residents in the Tri-Valley area of the East Bay, Emerald Valley is an 80-bed assisted living community in Dublin, California. It’s operated by Amador Valley 1, LLC and MSL Community Mgmt LLC under administrator Marissa K Espinoza. The facility has been licensed in Alameda County since August 2022 as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
As a California RCFE, inspections are, instead of by CMS, conducted by the Department of Social Services. The facility since 2022 has recorded 13 total citations versus a California average of 10, while complaints have run below average at 6 compared to a statewide norm of 14. No fines exist in the latest May 2026 inspection, placing the overall score at 71 out of 100 against California’s benchmark of 70.
The community is best for older adults in Alameda County who need assisted living in Dublin.
About this community
Occupancy
Emerald Valley is legally operated by Amador Valley 1, LLC and Msl Community Mgmt LLC, and administered by Marissa K Espinoza.
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.
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• Total citations (30% above)
• Citations per year (32% above)
• Total visits (75% above)
• Complaint visits (23% above)
• Other visits (29% above) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Total complaints (57% below)
• Complaints per year (57% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 13 | 10 | This facility has 30% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 30% worse |
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Citations per year
| 3.3 | 2.5 | This facility has 32% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3.3 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 32% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 28 | 16 | This facility has 75% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (28 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 75% worse |
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Complaint visits
| 16 | 13 | This facility has 23% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 23% worse Rank #1044 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1044th 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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
| 9 | 7 | This facility has 29% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 29% worse |
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Official inspections
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 6 | 14 | This facility has 57% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 57% better |
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Complaints per year
| 1.5 | 3.5 | This facility has 57% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.5 vs. CA avg 3.5).↓ 57% better |
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CA AVG
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#1215 / 1494 | 90.0% | - | Amador Valley 1, LLC And Msl Community Mgmt LLC | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald Valley
Who is the owner of Emerald Valley?
Emerald Valley is legally operated by Amador Valley 1, LLC and Msl Community Mgmt LLC, and administered by Marissa K Espinoza.
Is Emerald Valley in a walkable area?
Emerald Valley has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Emerald Valley?
Emerald Valley's occupancy is 90%.
Are pets allowed at Emerald Valley?
No, Emerald Valley has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Emerald Valley?
Marissa K Espinoza is the administrator of Emerald Valley.
How many beds does Emerald Valley have?
Emerald Valley has 80 beds.
Has Emerald Valley had any citations?
Emerald Valley has had 13 reported citations since 2022 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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