Wage and hour cases in Health Care and Social Assistance at a glance
California employers in Health Care and Social Assistance account for 3,938 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 3,053 of which found violations (78%). Employers agreed to pay $68,664,589 in back wages to 35,440 workers, and $2,238,223 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 43 cases closed with $2,008,405 in back wages.
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageway Boarding Care | San Mateo | Nov 18, 2013 | 4 violations | $11,581 | 2 | 0 |
| Cherry Madamba's Residential Facility | Elk Grove | Nov 18, 2013 | 7 violations repeat | $11,490 | 3 | $561 |
| Cherry Madamba's Residential Facility | Sacramento | Nov 18, 2013 | 5 violations repeat | $10,051 | 2 | $374 |
| Southside Art Center, Inc. | Sacramento | Nov 18, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R & N Middleton Residential Care R & N Middleton Residential Care Home Inc | Walnut Creek | Nov 18, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R & N Middleton Residential Care R & N Middleton Residential Care Home Inc | Walnut Creek | Nov 18, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R & N Middleton Residential Care R & N Middleton Residential Care Home Inc | Walnut Creek | Nov 18, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R & N Middleton Residential Care R & N Middleton Residential Care Home Inc | Walnut Creek | Nov 18, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R & N Middleton Residential Care Home | Concord | Nov 18, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B & B Residential Facilities | San Mateo | Nov 18, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B & B Residential Facilities | San Mateo | Nov 18, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B & B Residential Facilities | San Mateo | Nov 18, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B & B Residential Facilities | San Mateo | Nov 18, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amor Residential Care Home | San Jose | Nov 17, 2013 | 28 violations | $166,571 | 14 | 0 |
| Farol's Residential Care Home-33rd Ave | San Francisco | Nov 17, 2013 | 23 violations repeat | $73,216 | 15 | $5,610 |
| Farol's Residential Care Home-38th Ave | San Francisco | Nov 17, 2013 | 6 violations repeat | $63,711 | 4 | $1,496 |
| Farol's Residential Care Home-Eucalyptus Dr | San Francisco | Nov 17, 2013 | 8 violations repeat | $39,733 | 4 | $1,496 |
| Farol's Residential Care Home-44th Ave | San Francisco | Nov 17, 2013 | 8 violations repeat | $20,743 | 4 | $1,496 |
| Lassen Park Villa | San Jose | Nov 17, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lassen Park Villa | San Jose | Nov 17, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cherry Madamba's Residential Facility | Sacramento | Nov 17, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clearpark Villa | San Jose | Nov 17, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Villa Amor | Morgan Hill | Nov 17, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andy Mik Corporation | Rowland Heights | Nov 15, 2013 | 43 violations | $70,692 | 26 | 0 |
| Easy Living Care Home- Murphy | Livermore | Nov 15, 2013 | 3 violations | $4,032 | 2 | 0 |
| Easy Living Care Home - Carmen | Livermore | Nov 15, 2013 | 3 violations | $2,816 | 2 | 0 |
| Easy Living Care Home -Lloyd | Livermore | Nov 15, 2013 | 2 violations | $1,280 | 1 | 0 |
| Easy Living Care Home- Jillana | Livermore | Nov 15, 2013 | 3 violations | $736 | 2 | 0 |
| Easy Living Care Home- Meadowlark | Livermore | Nov 15, 2013 | 2 violations | $400 | 1 | 0 |
| Easy Living Care Home-Norwood | Livermore | Nov 15, 2013 | 2 violations | $336 | 1 | 0 |
| Dosty's Private In Care Service | Sacramento | Nov 15, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robinhood Care Home | Stockton | Nov 13, 2013 | 3 violations | $5,377 | 1 | 0 |
| Quarter House | Stockton | Nov 13, 2013 | 5 violations | $4,389 | 2 | 0 |
| Maywood Care Home | Stockton | Nov 13, 2013 | 3 violations | $1,247 | 1 | 0 |
| North Valley Services Tehama County Opportunity Center, Inc. | Red Bluff | Nov 13, 2013 | 4 violations | $759 | 3 | 0 |
| North Valley Services Tehama County Opportunity Center, Inc. | Red Bluff | Nov 13, 2013 | 6 violations | $707 | 5 | 0 |
| North Valley Services Tehama County Opportunity Center, Inc. | Red Bluff | Nov 13, 2013 | 3 violations | $637 | 2 | 0 |
| North Valley Services Tehama County Opportunity Center, Inc. | Red Bluff | Nov 13, 2013 | 5 violations | $472 | 4 | 0 |
| PRS-Baker House Puckett Residential Services Inc | Red Bluff | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alameda Health Services | Oakland | Nov 7, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royalwood Care Center LLC | Torrance | Nov 6, 2013 | 35 violations | $9,057 | 34 | 0 |
| Santa Lucia - ICF DDH | Vallejo | Nov 4, 2013 | 4 violations | $11,494 | 3 | 0 |
| New Haven | Vallejo | Nov 4, 2013 | 6 violations | $5,114 | 5 | 0 |
| Santa Lucia II - ICF DDH | Vallejo | Nov 4, 2013 | 7 violations | $4,292 | 7 | 0 |
| Sunshine Home | Rialto | Nov 4, 2013 | 5 violations | $3,204 | 2 | 0 |
| Toolworks | San Francisco | Nov 1, 2013 | 2 violations | $962 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheeler Supportive Services | San Mateo | Oct 31, 2013 | 38 violations | $64,860 | 0 | 0 |
| Damenik's Home | South San Francisco | Oct 31, 2013 | 27 violations | $63,274 | 16 | 0 |
| Damenik's Home | San Francisco | Oct 31, 2013 | 14 violations | $40,246 | 8 | 0 |
| Damenik's Home | Daly City | Oct 31, 2013 | 15 violations | $21,481 | 8 | 0 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | Pasadena | Oct 28, 2013 | 2 violations | $4,401 | 1 | 0 |
| Corpuz Family Home | Elverta | Oct 27, 2013 | 5 violations | $30,720 | 2 | 0 |
| New Hope Guest Home- Balboa | Stockton | Oct 25, 2013 | 6 violations | $16,171 | 4 | 0 |
| New Hope Guest Home- Alpine | Stockton | Oct 25, 2013 | 10 violations | $12,164 | 5 | 0 |
| New Hope Guest Home- Tretheway | Lockeford | Oct 25, 2013 | 7 violations | $9,370 | 4 | 0 |
| New Hope Guest Home- Paloma | Stockton | Oct 25, 2013 | 3 violations | $8,598 | 2 | 0 |
| Briarwood Healthcare | Sacramento | Oct 25, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Light Outreach (Harvey House) | Antioch | Oct 22, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marion Grace Cottage of Fullerton | Fullerton | Oct 21, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marion Grace Cottage of Placentia | Placentia | Oct 21, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David & Margaret Home | La Verne | Oct 21, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marion Grace Cottage of Anaheim | Anaheim | Oct 21, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Center for Neurotherapy, LLC | Studio City | Oct 21, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saint Clare Home Meridian Health Care Services, Inc. | Fresno | Oct 20, 2013 | 5 violations | $8,446 | 5 | 0 |
| St. Joseph Gardens Meridian Health Care Services, Inc. | Fresno | Oct 20, 2013 | 5 violations | $4,503 | 5 | 0 |
| Glo's Loving Care, LLC | Sacramento | Oct 17, 2013 | 13 violations repeat | $3,046 | 8 | $1,232 |
| Unified Compassionate Solutions | San Mateo | Oct 15, 2013 | 6 violations | $24,130 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameo Homes - Turtle Rock II | Costa Mesa | Oct 15, 2013 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameo Homes - Turtle Rock II | Corona Del Mar | Oct 15, 2013 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameo Homes - Turtle Rock II | Newport Beach | Oct 15, 2013 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameo Homes - Turtle Rock II | Irvine | Oct 15, 2013 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameo Homes -Turtle Rock | Irvine | Oct 15, 2013 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BELLAKEN GARDEN & SKILLED NURSING CENTER | Oakland | Oct 1, 2013 | 103 violations repeat | $169,224 | 102 | 0 |
| MARINA GARDEN NURSING CENTER | Alameda | Oct 1, 2013 | 31 violations repeat | $53,666 | 30 | 0 |
| Floran White Dove | Brentwood | Oct 1, 2013 | 12 violations | $48,836 | 7 | 0 |
| Floran Care Home | Brentwood | Oct 1, 2013 | 5 violations | $14,464 | 2 | 0 |
| Floran Antioch Care Home | Antioch | Oct 1, 2013 | 5 violations | $14,464 | 2 | 0 |
| Floran White Dove | Brentwood | Oct 1, 2013 | 3 violations | $9,635 | 2 | 0 |
| Antioch Care Home | Antioch | Oct 1, 2013 | 5 violations | $9,618 | 2 | 0 |
| Hospitality House | Salida | Sep 30, 2013 | 17 violations | $1,897 | 16 | 0 |
| Fairview Developmental Center | Costa Mesa | Sep 30, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Circle of Help Foundation | Los Angeles | Sep 27, 2013 | 3 violations repeat | $3,021 | 3 | 0 |
| Palm Gardens | Woodland | Sep 24, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glen Verde Resident | Bonita | Sep 19, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broas Guest Home | San Diego | Sep 14, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Support Systems Homes | San Jose | Sep 12, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Support Systems Homes | San Jose | Sep 12, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sober Living Homes Support Systems Homes, Inc. | Campbell | Sep 12, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sober Living Homes Support Systems Homes, Inc. | San Jose | Sep 12, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CADS, Inc. | Campbell | Sep 12, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sober Living Homes Support Systems Homes, Inc. | San Jose | Sep 12, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sober Living Homes Support Systems Homes, Inc. | Santa Clara | Sep 12, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Support System Homes Support Systems Homes, Inc. | Campbell | Sep 12, 2013 | 30 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Support Systems Homes | San Jose | Sep 12, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Granada Care Home Granada Care Homes, Inc. | Pinole | Sep 11, 2013 | 27 violations | $48,784 | 13 | 0 |
| Granada Care Home Granada Care Homes, Inc. | Pinole | Sep 11, 2013 | 5 violations | $12,484 | 2 | 0 |
| Granada Care Home Granada Care Homes, Inc. | Pinole | Sep 11, 2013 | 3 violations | $10,684 | 1 | 0 |
| North Bay Adult Residential | Vallejo | Sep 10, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Holliday Homes Larkspur | Red Bluff | Sep 3, 2013 | 9 violations | $18,304 | 5 | 0 |
| East Bay Women's Health, Inc | Oakland | Sep 1, 2013 | 3 violations | $513 | 3 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Health Care and Social Assistance
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo County HSA Children & Family Ser. | 1 | $1,762,176 | 125 | Mar 11, 2015 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 26 | $1,697,338 | 1,685 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| EJ3 Family Home | 1 | $1,077,091 | 49 | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Jasmine-Hall Residential Care Homes | 1 | $850,000 | 52 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Gibraltar Home Health Services, LLC | 1 | $751,244 | 104 | Aug 24, 2024 |
| Sovereign Health Group | 1 | $660,766 | 525 | Apr 28, 2018 |
| EHC Private Duty Nursing | 1 | $654,082 | 108 | Jun 16, 2011 |
| VNA California | 1 | $636,425 | 99 | Oct 8, 2015 |
| Palomino Residential Care | 1 | $601,275 | 10 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| American Private Duty | 2 | $567,876 | 148 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| Creative Living Options | 1 | $535,297 | 145 | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Visionary Lifestyles LLC | 2 | $496,240 | 79 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Brisbane's Guest Home | 1 | $483,186 | 11 | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Beaumont Care Center | 1 | $467,361 | 126 | Aug 6, 2005 |
| JJ Residential Care I | 1 | $466,719 | 20 | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Bordon Homes | 3 | $430,936 | 30 | Feb 25, 2024 |
| Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. | 1 | $393,917 | 14 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| RMC Residential Care Home, LLC | 2 | $391,180 | 33 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Owl, Transportation | 1 | $385,770 | 152 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Legacy Health Care Center | 1 | $378,332 | 217 | Jan 31, 2020 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 33 | $1,868,909 | 143 |
| 2025 | 87 | 66 | $3,248,509 | 838 |
| 2024 | 204 | 124 | $6,216,438 | 1,105 |
| 2023 | 66 | 56 | $2,250,662 | 607 |
| 2022 | 82 | 69 | $4,220,605 | 1,143 |
| 2021 | 59 | 42 | $1,136,435 | 523 |
| 2020 | 90 | 70 | $2,684,765 | 1,000 |
| 2019 | 101 | 72 | $1,550,371 | 1,044 |
| 2018 | 127 | 103 | $2,633,704 | 2,243 |
| 2017 | 160 | 135 | $2,427,399 | 1,239 |
| 2016 | 239 | 184 | $3,300,019 | 2,439 |
| 2015 | 387 | 290 | $6,294,741 | 2,916 |
| 2014 | 390 | 304 | $5,477,513 | 2,627 |
| 2013 | 503 | 430 | $6,750,357 | 3,718 |
| 2012 | 430 | 348 | $3,597,801 | 2,506 |
| 2011 | 189 | 151 | $4,144,145 | 1,046 |
| 2010 | 100 | 69 | $929,068 | 1,195 |
| 2009 | 76 | 57 | $795,750 | 972 |
| 2008 | 87 | 65 | $1,259,670 | 802 |
| 2007 | 67 | 48 | $1,027,720 | 616 |
| 2006 | 138 | 115 | $3,333,955 | 2,731 |
| 2005 | 172 | 127 | $2,072,030 | 1,974 |
| 2004 | 110 | 82 | $976,112 | 1,813 |
Your rights in this industry
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in this industry are owed the state minimum wage of $16.90 in 2026 or the higher local rate, overtime after 8 hours in a day, an hour of pay for each missed meal or rest period, and up to 30 days of wages when final pay is late. Claims go to the Labor Commissioner or to Superior Court, three years back, four under the Unfair Competition Law. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement database, California cases through Sep 6, 2026. Back to the wage theft tracker.
About this data: Cases come from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division enforcement database (WHD compliance actions concluded since fiscal year 2005, California employers only), published by the Department of Labor and reloaded here every month. "Back wages" are amounts the employer agreed to pay at the close of the investigation; "penalties" are civil money penalties assessed. An investigation that found no violation is listed as such. The database does not include California Labor Commissioner cases or private lawsuits. This page is general information, not legal advice about your situation.