Inspection Reports for
Lakeshore Residential Care
1901 THIRD AVENUE, OAKLAND, CA, 94606
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 6 years)
Deficiencies (over 6 years)
2 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
50% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Occupancy
Latest occupancy rate
92% occupied
Based on a March 2026 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Occupancy rate over time
Inspection Report
Census: 35
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Mar 3, 2026
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management health and safety check conducted to assess the facility's compliance with health and safety standards.
Findings
The facility was found to be clean, in good repair, and residents appeared safe with no imminent health concerns. One deficiency was observed regarding the front entry door being locked from the inside, which was immediately corrected during the visit.
Deficiencies (1)
CCR 87468.1(a)(6): The front entry door was locked from the inside, preventing residents from leaving freely. The administrator immediately unlocked the door and left it unlocked, clearing the deficiency during the visit.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffar Syed | Administrator | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection and involved in deficiency correction. |
| Laura Hall | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection and documented findings. |
| Harpreet Humpal | Licensing Program Manager | Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 35
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Dec 23, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced 1-Year Annual Required inspection conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The facility was found to have several Type B deficiencies including insufficient liability insurance coverage, improper use of a resident shower room as storage, lack of staff association with the facility in Guardian, missing staff training documentation for 2025, and outdated appraisal needs and service plans for two residents.
Deficiencies (5)
HSC 1569.605: The licensee did not maintain liability insurance covering injury to residents and guests at the required amounts per occurrence and total annual aggregate.
CCR 87303(a): The resident's shower room was used as a storage room filled with debris, posing a potential safety risk.
CCR 87355(e): An individual (S2) was not associated with the facility on Guardian as required prior to working or volunteering.
HSC 1569.625(b)(2): The Administrator was unable to provide documentation of staff training conducted in 2025.
CCR 87467(a)(3): Residents R2 and R5 did not have updated appraisal needs and services plans, risking personal rights.
Report Facts
Census: 35
Total Capacity: 38
Deficiencies cited: 5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffar Syed | Administrator | Met during inspection and named in findings related to staff training and facility management |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 33
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 5, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that staff were mishandling a resident's medication.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged medication mishandling by staff. The investigation found no evidence to substantiate the allegation, resulting in an unsubstantiated finding.
Findings
The investigation included interviews and medication record reviews. No discrepancies were found in medication administration, and the complaint was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Report Facts
Capacity: 38
Census: 33
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffar Syed | Administrator | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation |
| Gregory Clark | Licensing Evaluator | Conducted complaint investigation |
Inspection Report
Census: 36
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 10, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management inspection to deliver an amended report for a prior complaint.
Complaint Details
The visit was related to complaint #15-AS-20250528164448. The amended report was delivered to staff. No deficiencies were cited.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided to staff.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffar Syed | Administrator | Spoke with Licensing Program Analyst and gave permission for care staff to sign the report. |
| Gregory Clark | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the unannounced visit and delivered the amended report. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 35
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 5, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that staff did not prevent a resident-on-resident assault.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged staff failed to prevent a resident-on-resident assault occurring on 05/23/2025. The investigation found no injuries and conflicting statements from involved parties. The complaint was determined unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with residents and staff, review of incident and hospital records, and observation of the facility. The complaint was found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation occurred.
Report Facts
Facility Capacity: 38
Resident Census: 35
Complaint Control Number: 15
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 36
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Apr 30, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations that staff did not seek medical attention for a resident in a timely manner and that the facility had pests.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for allegations that staff delayed seeking medical attention for resident R1 who had a bleeding forehead laceration and that the facility had pests (cockroaches). The allegations that resident R1 had an incident and sustained injury while in care were unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that staff delayed calling 9-1-1 for a resident who sustained a forehead laceration and that the facility had a cockroach infestation. Another set of allegations regarding a resident incident and injury were unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
Deficiencies (2)
CCR 87465(g): The licensee did not immediately telephone 9-1-1 after a resident sustained an injury, posing an imminent threat to the resident's health and safety.
CCR 87303(a): The facility was not clean and sanitary as evidenced by the presence of cockroaches.
Report Facts
Facility Capacity: 38
Census: 36
Plan of Correction Due Date: May 1, 2025
Plan of Correction Due Date: May 14, 2025
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 35
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 17, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to multiple allegations received on 2024-04-05 regarding staff behavior, care plan adherence, visitor access, facility cleanliness, housekeeping service, provision of toilet paper, and resident activities.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation addressed allegations including staff yelling at residents, failure to follow care plans, restricting visitors, poor facility cleanliness, lack of housekeeping service, insufficient provision of toilet paper, and lack of resident activities. All allegations were unsubstantiated based on interviews, observations, and policy reviews.
Findings
All allegations investigated were found to be unsubstantiated after interviews with residents and staff, review of care plans, visitation policies, activity schedules, and facility observations. The facility was observed to be clean, with adequate housekeeping and supplies, and residents reported receiving appropriate care and access to visitors and activities.
Report Facts
Capacity: 38
Census: 35
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 35
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Dec 17, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that staff do not safeguard resident's personal belongings.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff do not safeguard resident's personal belongings. The allegation was substantiated based on interviews, observations, and record reviews.
Findings
The investigation found that some residents, likely due to dementia, mistakenly took another resident's belongings. A lock was installed on the resident's closet to safeguard her personal property, and the allegation was substantiated.
Deficiencies (1)
CCR 87217 requires facilities to take appropriate measures to safeguard residents' personal property. The licensee did not comply as items were taken from a resident's room, posing a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Capacity: 38
Census: 35
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory Clark | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings |
| Gaffar Syed | Administrator | Facility administrator met during the investigation and involved in findings |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 38
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 17, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced 1-Year Annual Required inspection conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations.
Findings
The facility was toured and inspected, including resident rooms and safety equipment. No deficiencies were cited during the visit, and all reviewed resident and staff records were complete.
Report Facts
Hot water temperature: 115.9
Fire extinguisher last serviced: Oct 29, 2024
Emergency Disaster Plan last posted: Dec 13, 2024
Resident records reviewed: 5
Staff records reviewed: 5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffar Syed | Administrator | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection |
| Gregory Clark | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection |
| Yvonne Flores-Larios | Supervisor | Supervisor overseeing the inspection |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 37
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 5, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 2024-06-25 regarding resident privacy and shower maintenance.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff do not accord resident privacy and do not ensure the resident's shower is in good repair. The investigation included interviews and a shower room tour. The allegations were found unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Findings
The investigation found the allegations unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence. Staff efforts to protect resident privacy were observed, and the shower room was found to be in good operating condition with a minor issue promptly resolved.
Report Facts
Capacity: 38
Census: 37
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffar Syed | Administrator | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation |
| Gregory Clark | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 37
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 5, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to an allegation that staff do not administer resident's medications.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff do not administer resident's medications. The investigation reviewed doctor's orders and interviewed involved parties, concluding the complaint was unfounded.
Findings
The investigation found the complaint to be unfounded, meaning the allegation was false or without reasonable basis. The resident was able to manage their own medications as per a doctor's order.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory Clark | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation. |
| Gaffar Syed | Administrator | Met with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 36
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 19, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that staff do not ensure a safe environment for residents.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff do not ensure a safe environment for residents. The investigation included interviews with staff and residents and review of incident reports. The complaint was found unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found that although incidents involving a resident's combative behavior occurred, staff took appropriate actions to ensure safety. The complaint was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Report Facts
Capacity: 38
Census: 36
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffar Syed | Administrator | Met with Licensing Program Analysts during the investigation |
| Gregory Clark | Licensing Evaluator | Conducted the complaint investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 37
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 14, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that staff did not allow a resident back to the facility.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff did not allow a resident back to the facility. The allegation was found unsubstantiated after investigation.
Findings
The investigation found the complaint unsubstantiated as there was no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation occurred. The resident required a higher level of care outside the facility's licensed scope.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory Clark | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings. |
| Gaffar Syed | Administrator | Met with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 37
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 14, 2023
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced 1-Year Annual Required inspection conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst to assess compliance with licensing regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies cited. The inspection included a tour of the facility, review of resident and staff records, and verification of safety equipment and emergency plans.
Report Facts
Fire extinguisher last serviced: Oct 10, 2023
Emergency disaster drill last conducted: Sep 29, 2023
Resident records reviewed: 5
Staff records reviewed: 5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffar Syed | Administrator | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection |
| Gregory Clark | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection |
| Yvonne Flores-Larios | Supervisor | Supervisor overseeing the inspection |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 35
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 14, 2022
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced Infection Control Inspection conducted as a required one-year routine inspection.
Findings
The facility was found to have adequate infection control measures including proper PPE use, screening procedures, and sufficient food and PPE supplies. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 36
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 4, 2022
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that staff do not monitor residents for changes in condition.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff do not monitor residents for change in condition. After interviews and file reviews, the allegation was found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility has a process in place to monitor residents for changes in condition. There was no documentation showing any change of condition for the residents involved, and the allegation was unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Capacity: 38
Census: 36
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffar Syed | Administrator | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation |
| Gregory Clark | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 35
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 14, 2022
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to allegations regarding the facility's air conditioner disrepair and staff not maintaining a comfortable room temperature for a resident.
Complaint Details
The complaint was unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have been valid, there was insufficient evidence to prove the violation occurred.
Findings
The investigation found the air conditioner was working properly at the time of inspection, and the resident was content with the room temperature and her ability to control it with staff assistance. The complaint was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Report Facts
Capacity: 38
Census: 35
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffar Syed | Administrator | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during complaint investigation |
| Gregory Clark | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 36
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Mar 15, 2022
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted to deliver findings on a complaint investigation regarding the facility's handling of residents' cash resources.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, focusing on concerns about the facility's handling of residents' cash resources. Deficiencies were substantiated and discussed with the administrator.
Findings
Two deficiencies related to bonding requirements for handling resident cash resources were cited. One deficiency was cleared upon submission of a surety bond, while the other required updating the affidavit to reflect the actual maximum amount of resident money handled.
Deficiencies (2)
CCR 87216(a) Bonding: The facility did not have a required surety bond issued by a surety company to the State of California as principal to safeguard resident cash resources. This deficiency was cleared after the facility provided a $50,000 surety bond on 3/2/2022.
CCR 87216(d) Bonding: The facility handled amounts of resident money greater than those stated in the affidavit without notifying the licensing agency or filing a revised bond. The administrator agreed to update the affidavit and submit it by the plan of correction due date.
Report Facts
Surety bond amount: 50000
Maximum resident money handled per month: 800
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffar Syed | Administrator | Named in relation to deficiencies regarding resident cash resource handling. |
| Catherine Lin | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the case management and complaint investigation. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 36
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 15, 2022
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 2021-04-16 regarding resident care issues at Lakeshore Residential Care.
Complaint Details
The complaint included allegations that staff were not feeding a resident, a resident was without toiletries, and staff were requesting money from a resident. All allegations were investigated and found unsubstantiated or unfounded based on interviews and record reviews.
Findings
The investigation found all allegations unsubstantiated or unfounded after interviews with staff, the resident, and review of records. No violations were proven regarding feeding, hygiene, or staff requesting money from residents.
Report Facts
Facility Capacity: 38
Resident Census: 36
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffar Syed | Administrator | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation |
| Catherine Lin | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Luisa Fontanilla | Licensing Program Analyst | Initiated 10-day investigation and interviewed staff and resident |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 36
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 30, 2021
Visit Reason
Unannounced Infection Control Inspection conducted as part of the required 1-year visit.
Findings
The facility was found to have sufficient food supply, proper visitor screening, and staff wearing proper PPE. Some improvements were advised such as adding more signage, covered trash cans in shared bathrooms, and ensuring beds are 6 feet apart. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 34
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation of unlawful eviction of a resident who was sent to the hospital and not readmitted to the facility.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated. The allegation was that the facility unlawfully evicted a resident by refusing readmission after hospital discharge without providing an eviction notice. The resident did not have a psychiatric diagnosis requiring transfer to a psychiatric ward prior to readmission.
Findings
The investigation substantiated the allegation that the facility did not admit the resident back after hospital discharge and failed to provide an eviction notice to the resident or responsible person. The resident did not have a psychiatric diagnosis warranting transfer to a psychiatric ward prior to readmission.
Deficiencies (1)
CCR 87224(b) Eviction Procedures: The licensee did not comply with eviction procedures by not admitting the resident back and failing to provide the resident and responsible person with a three-day written eviction notice.
Report Facts
Capacity: 38
Census: 34
Plan of Correction Due Date: Jul 13, 2021
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffar Syed | Administrator | Named in investigation and discussion of deficiency and plan of correction |
| Noria Saleh | Co-administrator | Named in investigation and discussion of deficiency and plan of correction |
| Alicia Delmundo | Licensing Evaluator | Conducted the complaint investigation |
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