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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Daniel Boudaie, Dentist | North Hollywood | Nov 16, 2004 | 2 violations | $909 | 1 | 0 |
| Dr. James D. Leo MD | Long Beach | Nov 16, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visiting Angels Rehfeld, Hernandes & Associates, Inc | Glendora | Nov 6, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront | San Pedro | Nov 2, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laguna Park RCFE Franas Enterprise, LLC. | Elk Grove | Nov 1, 2004 | 4 violations | $1,421 | 3 | 0 |
| Dane's Guest Home | Stockton | Nov 1, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Convalescent Hospital Central Convalescent Hosp of Glendale, Inc. | Glendale | Oct 31, 2004 | 76 violations | $21,299 | 75 | 0 |
| Glen Oaks Convalescent Hospital | Glendale | Oct 31, 2004 | 73 violations | $14,913 | 72 | 0 |
| West Point Physical Therapy West Point Physical Therapy Center Inc. | Palmdale | Oct 31, 2004 | 5 violations | $283 | 5 | 0 |
| Goldin Care Homes | Folsom | Oct 31, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Plymouth Square Stockton Congregational Home, Inc. | Stockton | Oct 28, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brown Chiropractic Clinic | Milpitas | Oct 24, 2004 | 7 violations | $29,825 | 1 | 0 |
| Bakersfield Family Medical Center | Bakersfield | Oct 19, 2004 | 9 violations | $7,879 | 8 | 0 |
| Golden Years Guest Home II | Elk Grove | Oct 19, 2004 | 6 violations | $4,937 | 4 | 0 |
| Golden Years Guest Home I | Elk Grove | Oct 19, 2004 | 3 violations | $3,882 | 1 | 0 |
| Good Shepherd Care Center | Sylmar (lake View Terrace) | Oct 15, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Deer Guest Home | Sacramento | Oct 14, 2004 | 4 violations | $3,012 | 2 | 0 |
| Oakhaven Oakhaven Home For The Aged | Stockton | Oct 14, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MAXIM HEALTH CARE Maxim Health Care Services, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 8, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Love & Care | Elk Grove | Oct 7, 2004 | 3 violations | $144 | 1 | 0 |
| California Elywn, Inc. | Fountain Valley | Sep 29, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valencia, William | Stockton | Sep 29, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $2,150 |
| Camellia Gardens Care Center | Pasadena | Sep 28, 2004 | 4 violations | $3,955 | 3 | 0 |
| Golden Acres Home & Care | Escalon | Sep 27, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DNB Guest Home | Manteca | Sep 23, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elk Grove Guest Home I & II | Elk Grove | Sep 9, 2004 | 9 violations | $3,781 | 8 | 0 |
| Metropolitan State Hospital | Norwalk | Sep 9, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Susie Yasay Home For The Elderly | Sacramento | Sep 1, 2004 | 3 violations | $7,937 | 1 | 0 |
| Torres Residential Homecare | Carmichael | Sep 1, 2004 | 5 violations | $3,492 | 4 | 0 |
| Vinson's Elderly Care Homes I & II | North Highlands | Sep 1, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elim Oaks | Folsom | Sep 1, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Highland Manor | Lynwood | Aug 31, 2004 | 29 violations repeat | $22,028 | 29 | $10,846 |
| Kaiser Permanente Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | Santa Clara | Aug 31, 2004 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunshine Manor | Sunland | Aug 30, 2004 | 20 violations | $6,775 | 19 | 0 |
| Fresno Community Hospital Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center | Fresno | Aug 27, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golf View Manor Williams Residential Care Home | Sacramento | Aug 26, 2004 | 5 violations | $8,288 | 4 | 0 |
| Home Place Elderly Care Teodor & Mihaela Costea Elderly Care | Citrus Heights | Aug 18, 2004 | 4 violations | $5,305 | 3 | 0 |
| Tender Loving Care Elizabeth and Emil Dumitru | Citrus Heights | Aug 17, 2004 | 2 violations | $4,934 | 1 | 0 |
| Valley Forge Board and Care | Stockton | Aug 9, 2004 | 7 violations | $7,139 | 6 | 0 |
| CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR | Los Angeles | Aug 4, 2004 | 1 violation | $486 | 1 | 0 |
| Ambassador Garden Villa | Stockton | Aug 3, 2004 | 23 violations | $8,800 | 21 | 0 |
| Alfaro Manor All Saints Frances Inc. | Carmichael | Aug 1, 2004 | 6 violations | $5,450 | 5 | 0 |
| Phoenix Programs | Concord | Jul 31, 2004 | 7 violations | $706 | 7 | 0 |
| Phoenix Programs | Concord | Jul 31, 2004 | 8 violations | $256 | 7 | 0 |
| Rose House Residential Care Center | Ventura | Jul 26, 2004 | 8 violations | $5,504 | 6 | 0 |
| Gail Howell | Los Angeles | Jul 25, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hollygrove Hollygrove Children and Family Services | Los Angeles | Jul 16, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turlock Nursing and Rehabilations | Turlock | Jul 16, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phoenix Programs | Concord | Jul 15, 2004 | 41 violations | $58,364 | 21 | 0 |
| T Town, Inc. | Perris | Jun 30, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santa Monica Dental Practice | Santa Monica | Jun 18, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orange Hill Dental Group | Orange | Jun 17, 2004 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alcance Victoria Ranch | Mecca | Jun 15, 2004 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $9,625 |
| Alonso Medical Group | Sun Valley | Jun 9, 2004 | 9 violations | $1,472 | 8 | 0 |
| Dr. Lawrence E. Young, OD Dr. Lawrence E. Young, OD, Professional Corp. | Fontana | Jun 6, 2004 | 10 violations | $1,745 | 7 | 0 |
| Monrovia Community Hospital | Monrovia | May 29, 2004 | 133 violations | $132,005 | 104 | 0 |
| Airport Center Family Dental Office | Los Angeles | May 27, 2004 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ability Counts, Inc. | Corona | May 24, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exceed Exceed A Division of Valley Rsources Center | Perris | May 18, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kids R People | Huntington Beach | May 15, 2004 | 5 violations | $417 | 4 | 0 |
| Sunrise of Alta Loma | Rancho Cucamonga | May 1, 2004 | 6 violations | $3,031 | 5 | 0 |
| Megan House | Alamo | Apr 30, 2004 | 6 violations | $29,136 | 2 | 0 |
| Stamm Care Home | Alamo | Apr 30, 2004 | 4 violations | $14,953 | 2 | 0 |
| Danville Courtyard | Danville | Apr 30, 2004 | 4 violations | $12,360 | 2 | 0 |
| Casa San Ramon | San Ramon | Apr 30, 2004 | 3 violations | $9,373 | 1 | 0 |
| Valley Manor Convalescent Hospital | North Hollywood | Apr 17, 2004 | 7 violations | $100,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Arcadia Health Center Arcadia Convalescent Hospital Inc. | Pasadena | Apr 17, 2004 | 137 violations | $58,357 | 137 | 0 |
| Ross Medical Associates | Ladera Ranch | Apr 8, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Optical Fashion Center | Beverly Hills | Apr 1, 2004 | 35 violations | $23,425 | 32 | 0 |
| Melmar's Guest Home | Stockton | Apr 1, 2004 | 17 violations | $11,841 | 16 | 0 |
| Work Training Programs, Inc. | Chatsworth | Mar 22, 2004 | 2 violations | $18 | 1 | 0 |
| Rosewood Assisted Liviing | Fullerton | Mar 18, 2004 | 423 violations | $82,466 | 423 | 0 |
| Good Shepard Health Care | Santa Monica | Mar 18, 2004 | 45 violations | $11,171 | 45 | 0 |
| Tustin Care Center | Tustin | Mar 18, 2004 | 49 violations | $9,180 | 49 | 0 |
| Mid-Wilshire Health Care | Los Angeles | Mar 18, 2004 | 56 violations | $6,640 | 56 | 0 |
| Laurel Assisted Living | San Bernardino | Mar 18, 2004 | 30 violations | $2,733 | 30 | 0 |
| Thomas & Loretta Barnes Home for Adults | Sacramento | Mar 15, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventura Estates Southern Cal Conf. of 7th Day Adventists | Newbury Park | Mar 14, 2004 | 22 violations repeat | $8,965 | 17 | $3,740 |
| Delta Health Care Delta Healthcare and Management Services | Stockton | Mar 12, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Novato Convalescent Hospital | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 29, 2004 | 105 violations | $27,150 | 105 | 0 |
| Pleasant Care Rehab Center of Santa Cruz | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 29, 2004 | 50 violations | $16,615 | 50 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Health Care - Glendora | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 29, 2004 | 51 violations | $10,130 | 51 | 0 |
| Ember Care Health Center of Pomona | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 29, 2004 | 51 violations | $10,052 | 51 | 0 |
| Pleasant Care Convalescent - Petaluma | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 29, 2004 | 36 violations | $8,322 | 36 | 0 |
| Pleasant Care Convalescent of Napa | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 29, 2004 | 27 violations | $3,081 | 27 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Health Care Center - Charleston | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 29, 2004 | 5 violations | $2,662 | 5 | 0 |
| Ember Care Health Center - Montevista | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 29, 2004 | 22 violations | $1,740 | 22 | 0 |
| Pleasant Care of Riverside | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 29, 2004 | 26 violations | $1,692 | 26 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Convalescent Yuba City | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 29, 2004 | 20 violations | $1,578 | 20 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Health Care of Maywood | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 29, 2004 | 19 violations | $1,030 | 19 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Convalescent of Parkview | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 29, 2004 | 3 violations | $128 | 3 | 0 |
| Ember Care Health Center - Montevista | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 29, 2004 | 2 violations | $56 | 2 | 0 |
| Ember Care Maclay Skilled Nursing | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 29, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Health Care - Glendora | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 29, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Convalescent - San Joaquin | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 29, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Convalescent of Los Gatos | La Canada | Feb 15, 2004 | 37 violations | $15,053 | 37 | 0 |
| Pacific Coast Ambulance | Oakland | Jan 1, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Convalescent Hospital of Alameda | La Canada Flintridge | Dec 31, 2003 | 74 violations | $32,744 | 74 | 0 |
| Charles Sherman's Home | Sacramento | Dec 15, 2003 | 2 violations | $3,146 | 1 | 0 |
| Evergreen Guest Home | San Jose | Dec 11, 2003 | 2 violations | $1,784 | 1 | 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.