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 27 of 40.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
C and D's Guest HomesAtwaterNov 5, 20123 violations$42010
C and D's Guest HomesMercedNov 5, 20123 violations$22210
C and D's Guest HomesAtwaterNov 5, 20123 violations$20210
Patacsil Care HomeStocktonNov 5, 201210 violations000
New Horizon's ResidentialMercedNov 5, 2012no violations found000
Patacsil Care HomeStocktonNov 5, 20128 violations000
Patacsil Care Home 5StocktonNov 5, 201212 violations000
Patacsil Care Home 6StocktonNov 5, 20128 violations000
Patacsil Care Home 7StocktonNov 5, 20127 violations000
Patacsil Care HomeStocktonNov 5, 20124 violations000
Patacsil Care Home 4StocktonNov 5, 20128 violations000
Lagua's Care Home I
LAGUA, Layna T. & Salvador V.
StocktonNov 5, 20126 violations000
Dana's Family HomeSuisun CityNov 4, 20123 violations$33,92710
The Rancho Dentist
Sanjay P Doshi, DDS, Inc.
Rancho CucamongaNov 2, 20127 violations$3,49860
Eddie's Terrace
E&S Residential Care Services, LLC
FresnoNov 2, 20127 violations$33170
E&S Behavioral Management ProgramFresnoNov 2, 2012no violations found000
Plum Healthcare Group, LLCSan MarcosOct 29, 2012no violations found000
Abraham Rest Home
Abraham Rest Home #071440165
Walnut CreekOct 26, 201213 violations$23,573130
Abraham Rest Home
Abraham Rest Home #075600498
Walnut CreekOct 26, 20126 violations$17,10560
Kiddie Academy of San JoseSan JoseOct 26, 201225 violations$13,299250
St. Mary's Care HomeSacramentoOct 26, 20124 violations$9,70020
Riverside Community HospitalRiversideOct 26, 2012no violations found000
St. Mary's Care HomeSacramentoOct 26, 20121 violation000
Casa SerenityRed BluffOct 25, 20129 violations$7,65780
Maria Susan Buhay-Maglunog, M.D. Inc.West CovinaOct 20, 20126 violations$31,25750
Eskaton Care Center GreenhavenSacramentoOct 18, 201211 violations repeat$6,02210$2,200
Action Home Health CareLos AngelesOct 18, 20129 violations$4,58780
B.E.S.T. Opportunities, IncBarstowOct 18, 201232 violations$2,433320
Bilby Homes, Inc.Elk GroveOct 17, 201215 violations repeat$4,9490$3,850
Country Elegance Inc.SacramentoOct 17, 20129 violations repeat$1,2800$3,369
Magdalena SalterMilpitasOct 17, 2012no violations found000
Valley Community ClinicNorth HollywoodOct 16, 2012no violations found000
Unity Social Services Inc.FremontOct 15, 2012no violations found000
Caravan Operations CorporationNorth HollywoodOct 10, 20129 violations repeat$62,97380
West Haven Health Care CenterWest CovinaOct 10, 20125 violations repeat$4,67440
Joy's Care HomeRosevilleOct 9, 201214 violations000
Sierra Foothills RCFERosevilleOct 9, 20126 violations000
Castle Crest OneWalnut CreekOct 5, 201215 violations$47,50570
Castle Crest TwoWalnut CreekOct 5, 20129 violations$43,33540
Shoreline Ambulance ServiceHuntington BeachOct 3, 201233 violations$17,245310
Embrace OrthodonticsLos AngelesOct 3, 201219 violations$5,854170
Andreas Care Facility
Andreas Elderly Care Facility
SunnyvaleOct 3, 20127 violations$2,52320
Andreas Care Facility
Andreas Elderly Care Facility
SunnyvaleOct 3, 20123 violations$3410
Rose Care HomeLos MolinosOct 3, 20121 violation000
Greater Tomorrow Inc.
Greater Tomorrow Incorporated
San JoseOct 2, 201210 violations$50,45390
New Haven
Greater Tomorrow Inc.
San JoseOct 2, 20125 violations$9,06440
New Haven
Greater Tomorrow Inc.
San JoseOct 2, 20125 violations$8,03340
VIP, Inc.
Vocational Improvement Program, Inc.
Rancho CucamongaSep 30, 20129 violations$94690
Quality Education Services & TrainingYuba CitySep 30, 20126 violations$1560
Elite Medical CenterMountain ViewSep 28, 20128 violations$6,72970
Mt. Shasta Ambulance ServiceMount ShastaSep 18, 201222 violations$37,927210
Terra Linda Christian Homes-KernberrySan RafaelSep 15, 20127 violations$27,02830
Amada Homecare Inc.Laguna WoodsSep 15, 201210 violations$6,157100
Terra Linda Christian Homes-BambooSan RafaelSep 15, 20124 violations$5,54020
Terra Linda Christian Homes-DevonSan RafaelSep 15, 20122 violations$4410
Asbury Park Nursing and RehabilitationSacramentoSep 13, 20121 violation000
Youthful Tooth Co.
Jeffrey P. Alexander DDS, Dental Corp.
OaklandSep 12, 20125 violations$11,35440
Youthful Tooth Co.
Jeffrey P. Alexander DDS, Dental Corp.
PinoleSep 12, 20127 violations$5,53460
Affordable Home Care Agency
Affordable Home Care Agency of California, LL
Walnut CreekSep 12, 2012no violations found000
Lane Fertility Institute
Danielle Lane, M.D., Inc, A Professional Corp
San FranciscoSep 11, 20125 violations$10,22650
Jasmine Hall Care HomesSacramentoSep 11, 20121 violation000
Love Apparent Senior ServicesPinoleSep 6, 2012no violations found000
AmyTony HomesLong BeachAug 31, 201233 violations$69,501170
Star CenterMaderaAug 31, 20129 violations$10990
YMCA of San FranciscoSan FranciscoAug 31, 2012no violations found000
Vintage Rose InnRed BluffAug 29, 201211 violations$10,68980
Acutely Residential CareShasta LakeAug 29, 2012no violations found000
Kern Adult Residential FacilitySan JoseAug 28, 201221 violations$129,012100
Abraham Rest Home
Abraham Rest Homes, Inc.
Walnut CreekAug 25, 20123 violations$17,80830
Sharon's Residential Care HomeReddingAug 24, 2012no violations found000
Heritage Provider Network, Inc.NorthridgeAug 24, 2012no violations found000
Smile Implant Center
TEICH & ABAZARNIA DENTAL CORPORATION
Newport BeachAug 20, 201269 violations$54,345680
Aventine Med Spa SalonLivermoreAug 16, 20121 violation000
Delacruz Home CareAntelopeAug 15, 20127 violations$8,71270
R HouseClearlakeAug 15, 20121 violation$33110
San Francisco Health Care and Rehab, IncSan FranciscoAug 14, 201235 violations$80,650340
Kianmajd Care I, Inc.SacramentoAug 14, 20123 violations repeat$26,0282$308
Kianmajd Care II, Inc.SacramentoAug 14, 20123 violations repeat$24,6522$308
Kian Care, Inc.ClearlakeAug 14, 20123 violations repeat$21,6602$385
Chatsworth Park Care CenterChatsworthAug 14, 201258 violations$9,485580
Jas Guest Home IncorporatedMantecaAug 14, 20126 violations000
Aventine Med Spa SalonLivermoreAug 14, 20121 violation000
Zenaida B. Pilar Care HomeSacramentoAug 8, 20123 violations repeat$9,4832$2,200
Ruth's Haven'sCarsonAug 5, 20127 violations$12,93510
NATERASan CarlosAug 3, 201220 violations$28,544190
San Sousee Care Home
Be April Importante DBA San Sousee
ClearlakeAug 1, 20123 violations$9,82210
Bakersfield Family Medical Center
Bakersfield Family Physicians Medical Center,
BakersfieldJul 27, 20123 violations repeat$21,81520
Spring Living IncWalnutJul 26, 201212 violations$14,842110
St. Cloud Home
Albacruz Investments, LLC
San BrunoJul 26, 20126 violations$1,02760
Anton's Home
Staffing Specialists International Inc.
San BrunoJul 26, 20121 violation$65010
All About SeniorsRed BluffJul 25, 201211 violations$2,101100
Sunny Hills Assisted Living and Memory CareLos AngelesJul 25, 20129 violations$2,01210
A Better Tomorrow Treatment CenterMurrietaJul 24, 201217 violations$35,071160
A Better Tomorrow Treatment CenterSan DiegoJul 24, 20129 violations$34,69280
A Better Tomorrow Treatment CenterMurrietaJul 24, 20123 violations$9,44820
A Better Tomorrow Treatment CenterMurrietaJul 24, 20122 violations$3,27610
A Better Tomorrow Treatment CenterTemeculaJul 24, 20123 violations$2,34020
A Better Tomorrow Treatment CenterMurrietaJul 24, 2012no violations found000
A Better Tomorrow Treatment CenterMurrietaJul 24, 2012no violations found000
A Better Tomorrow Treatment CenterWinchesterJul 24, 2012no violations found000

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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