Industry record, U.S. Labor Department investigations

Health Care and Social Assistance Wage and Hour Cases

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against California employers in Health Care and Social Assistance since 2004: 3,938 cases, $68,664,589 in back wages, newest first.

Every federal wage and hour case closed in California since 2004 and a handful before: 30,596 investigations, 23,910 employers, $472,441,289 in back wages for 335,130 workers.

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.

All cases, newest first

3,938 cases, page 25 of 40.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Victorian Home CareMontereyMar 14, 201320 violations$6,196180
Center For Behavioral Change Inc.Los AngelesMar 13, 201326 violations repeat$92,50725$9,350
Harmonie Home
Harmonie Homes, Inc.
San JoseMar 12, 20134 violations$41,22720
New Horizons
New Horizons Home for the Aged, Inc.
OaklandMar 12, 20136 violations$22,35440
Bon Homie SaratogaSaratogaMar 12, 20133 violations$21,98120
Bon Homie I
Bon Homie Group, Inc.
San JoseMar 12, 20133 violations$15,30110
Bon Homie IV
Bon Homie of Willowmont, Inc.
San JoseMar 12, 20135 violations$15,09030
New Horizons
New Horizons Home for the Aged, Inc.
OaklandMar 12, 20132 violations$12,70010
A Home at ShawSan JoseMar 12, 20133 violations$12,21020
New Horizons
New Horizons Home for the Aged, Inc.
OaklandMar 12, 20132 violations$11,51910
Bon Homie II
Bon Homie Group, Inc.
San JoseMar 12, 20135 violations$11,46730
Bon Homie III
Bon Homie Group, Inc.
San JoseMar 12, 20136 violations$2,54150
Lincoln & Pine Willow GlenSan JoseMar 12, 20132 violations$1,47710
Beverly Residential Care Home (Urbano)San FranciscoMar 11, 201313 violations$173,03460
Beverly Residential Care Home (Urbano)San FranciscoMar 11, 20137 violations$72,37730
Bethany Home CareOaklandMar 10, 20132 violations$21,63610
Bethany Home CareOaklandMar 10, 20132 violations$4,25110
Cerna HomecareIrvineMar 10, 2013no violations found000
Jade HouseOaklandMar 10, 20131 violation000
Nacrio's HomeSan FranciscoMar 9, 20137 violations$21,38830
Nacario's HomeSan FranciscoMar 9, 20135 violations$17,61430
Nacario's HomeSan FranciscoMar 9, 20135 violations$17,61430
Nacario's HomeSan FranciscoMar 9, 20134 violations$15,72630
Nacrio's HomeSan FranciscoMar 9, 20135 violations$12,94730
MARQUES FAMILY HOMEColtonMar 7, 2013no violations found000
Mathur Care Home Tonner Home St Mary's HomeHighlandMar 4, 20138 violations repeat$16,37540
KAISER SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL GLENDORAChino HillsMar 4, 2013no violations found000
Community Living Options Inc.ParadiseMar 1, 2013no violations found000
Glo's Loving Care, LLCSacramentoFeb 28, 20131 violation$4,88810
A Better Way of LifeRiversideFeb 28, 2013no violations found000
U. S. Happy Baby, Inc.Rancho CucamongaFeb 28, 2013no violations found000
Elderberries Care HomeBurlingameFeb 26, 20131 violation000
Activecare at Bressi RanchCarlsbadFeb 25, 20131 violation000
CLIMB, INC. ARFSan GabrielFeb 24, 20134 violations$15,83530
OAKS, INC.UkiahFeb 23, 201312 violations$17,59880
Morrison Residential
Morrison Residential Services Inc.
Rowland HeightsFeb 23, 201313 violations$618130
Visiting Angels Living AssistanceRedlandsFeb 22, 2013no violations found000
Serenity Dental Spa
Sheila Shahabi, D.D.S., Inc
San FranciscoFeb 22, 2013no violations found000
Cranbrook Senior LivingTustinFeb 21, 20135 violations$10140
Garden Park Villas
Integral Senior Living, LLC
EscondidoFeb 21, 20132 violations$2110
Lantern Crest
Integral Senior Living, LLC
SanteeFeb 21, 2013no violations found000
Mission hills-Rancho MirageRancho MirageFeb 21, 2013no violations found000
Murrieta Gardens
Integral Senior Living, LLC
MurrietaFeb 21, 2013no violations found000
Oakmont of Escondido HillsEscondidoFeb 21, 2013no violations found000
Segovia of Palm DesertPalm DesertFeb 21, 2013no violations found000
Villa Bonita
Integral Senior Living, LLC
Chula VistaFeb 21, 2013no violations found000
Vista Village
Integral Senior Living, LLC
VistaFeb 21, 2013no violations found000
Angel Care
Greenhills Care, Inc.
ChinoFeb 21, 2013no violations found000
Mission Home
Mission Homes Board & Care
San DiegoFeb 20, 20132 violations$4,32010
Mission Home
Mission Homes Board & Care
San DiegoFeb 20, 20132 violations$2,95010
Mission Home 4
Mission Homes Board & Care
San DiegoFeb 20, 20132 violations$2,80310
Mission Home
Mission Homes Board & Care
San DiegoFeb 20, 20131 violation000
Newport Specialty HospitalTustinFeb 20, 2013no violations found000
Independent OptionsRiversideFeb 20, 2013no violations found000
Crisma Care FacilityVallejoFeb 19, 20134 violations$17,28530
Choices R Us, Inc.DowneyFeb 19, 2013no violations found000
Beverly Residential Care Home (Urbano)San FranciscoFeb 16, 201310 violations$78,13850
PETALUMA ICF DDH IncSonomaFeb 16, 201325 violations$14,717190
BEACHWOOD HOUSE, INC.Santa RosaFeb 16, 201316 violations$7,850130
Visiting Angels
Vonhof Enterprises, Inc.
ReddingFeb 16, 20131 violation$3910
Twin Oaks Post Acute RehabChicoFeb 14, 201319 violations repeat$4,62018$3,960
Wester Home
Salem Christian Homes, Inc.
ChinoFeb 14, 2013no violations found000
KENNETH ADULT RESIDENTIAL IIChinoFeb 13, 201338 violations$46,025230
Erachel Board & Care
Erachel Board & Care Corporation
BonitaFeb 13, 20136 violations$16,59330
Erachel Board & Care
Erachel Board & Care Corporation
Chula VistaFeb 13, 20133 violations$10,80810
Erachel Board & Care
Erachel Board & Care Corporation
National CityFeb 13, 20133 violations$8,04410
Erachel Board & Care
Erachel Board & Care Corporation
Chula VistaFeb 13, 20136 violations$5,91840
Erachel Board & Care
Erachel Board & Care Corporation
BonitaFeb 13, 20133 violations$4,37120
Erachel Board & Care
Erachel Board & Care Corporation
Chula VistaFeb 13, 20135 violations$4,16520
Erachel Board & Care
Erachel Board & Care Corporation
Chula VistaFeb 13, 20133 violations$2,99520
Erachel Board & Care
Erachel Board & Care Corporation
Chula VistaFeb 13, 20133 violations$1,93520
Erachel Board & Care
Erachel Board & Care Corporation
Chula VistaFeb 13, 20133 violations$1,00820
Erachel Board & Care
Erachel Board & Care Corporation
BonitaFeb 13, 20134 violations$86630
Aegis Assisted Living at ShadowridgeOceansideFeb 13, 2013no violations found000
Santa Martha Residential VIISan DiegoFeb 11, 20137 violations$15,42630
Santa Martha ResidentialSan DiegoFeb 11, 20135 violations$13,14120
Santa Martha Residential ISan DiegoFeb 11, 20131 violation000
Santa Martha Residential IVSan DiegoFeb 11, 20131 violation000
Olympia Medical Center, LLCLos AngelesFeb 8, 20135 violations$7,12130
NEW DISCOVERY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES IHighlandFeb 7, 201335 violations repeat$299,046170
JOHNSON ADULT RESIDENTIAL, INC.West CovinaFeb 7, 20138 violations repeat$18,55350
Carrillo Manor, IncNorwalkFeb 7, 20133 violations repeat$3,8352$616
Adept Home Health ServiceOntarioFeb 6, 2013no violations found000
Aloha House
Ohana Residential Care, Inc.
Red BluffFeb 4, 20132 violations$83810
Angelo SunnycareSunnyvaleFeb 2, 201310 violations$11,32580
Redwood Regional Medical GroupSanta RosaFeb 2, 20132 violations$9,84310
Breeze Hill Care IIVistaFeb 2, 20131 violation000
Gurrola HomeVisaliaJan 31, 20133 violations$17,60420
Gurrola HomeFresnoJan 31, 20133 violations$9,86420
Gurrola HomePortervilleJan 31, 20134 violations$7,67230
Gurrola HomeLindsayJan 31, 20134 violations$3,90730
Morgan Hill VillaMorgan HillJan 31, 20135 violations$2,89030
Gurrola HomePortervilleJan 31, 20133 violations$1,03120
Arbors at Rancho PenasquitosSan DiegoJan 31, 201315 violations$745140
Gurrola HomeTulareJan 31, 20133 violations$48020
SLB INCORPORATED-LYDIA'S HOMEMoreno ValleyJan 31, 20131 violation000
Cesar Chavez FoundationLos AngelesJan 29, 2013no violations found000
East Bay InnovationsSan LeandroJan 29, 20131 violation000
Mountain View CentersClaremontJan 29, 2013no violations found000
Carlsbad Comfort Care
Senior Comfort Care Corporation
CarlsbadJan 26, 20136 violations$7,73340

Largest back-wage records in Health Care and Social Assistance

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
San Mateo County HSA Children & Family Ser.1$1,762,176125Mar 11, 2015
Kaiser Permanente26$1,697,3381,685Dec 21, 2022
EJ3 Family Home1$1,077,09149Mar 8, 2024
Jasmine-Hall Residential Care Homes1$850,00052Dec 31, 2011
Gibraltar Home Health Services, LLC1$751,244104Aug 24, 2024
Sovereign Health Group1$660,766525Apr 28, 2018
EHC Private Duty Nursing1$654,082108Jun 16, 2011
VNA California1$636,42599Oct 8, 2015
Palomino Residential Care1$601,27510Jul 15, 2025
American Private Duty2$567,876148Nov 15, 2006
Creative Living Options1$535,297145Jan 13, 2025
Visionary Lifestyles LLC2$496,24079Mar 31, 2022
Brisbane's Guest Home1$483,18611Mar 22, 2022
Beaumont Care Center1$467,361126Aug 6, 2005
JJ Residential Care I1$466,71920Aug 31, 2023
Bordon Homes3$430,93630Feb 25, 2024
Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc.1$393,91714Mar 11, 2026
RMC Residential Care Home, LLC2$391,18033Jan 26, 2026
Owl, Transportation1$385,770152Jun 30, 2022
Legacy Health Care Center1$378,332217Jan 31, 2020

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
20263333$1,868,909143
20258766$3,248,509838
2024204124$6,216,4381,105
20236656$2,250,662607
20228269$4,220,6051,143
20215942$1,136,435523
20209070$2,684,7651,000
201910172$1,550,3711,044
2018127103$2,633,7042,243
2017160135$2,427,3991,239
2016239184$3,300,0192,439
2015387290$6,294,7412,916
2014390304$5,477,5132,627
2013503430$6,750,3573,718
2012430348$3,597,8012,506
2011189151$4,144,1451,046
201010069$929,0681,195
20097657$795,750972
20088765$1,259,670802
20076748$1,027,720616
2006138115$3,333,9552,731
2005172127$2,072,0301,974
200411082$976,1121,813

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.

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