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 4 of 40.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL CHANGE IPomonaMar 4, 2024no violations found000
Lighthouse ManorModestoMar 4, 20241 violation000
Nurture Home Care Corp.DowneyMar 3, 202414 violations repeat$48,48513$8,330
Nurture at Adwen LLCDowneyMar 3, 202413 violations repeat$38,05512$6,664
Casa Bonita
RMD Homes Inc. dba Casa Bonita
WhittierMar 3, 2024no violations found000
Mercedes Diaz Homes IncWhittierMar 3, 2024no violations found000
LONG BEACH GROUP HOME
Social Vocational Services, Inc.
Long BeachMar 3, 2024no violations found000
HARRIET HOUSE ANNEXPasadenaMar 3, 2024no violations found000
Archer 2 House
Villa de Martin Jude Homes, Inc.
AnaheimMar 1, 2024no violations found000
Punzalan HomesAnaheimMar 1, 2024no violations found000
Gratia HomeSan BrunoFeb 29, 202420 violations repeat$49,33418$6,174
Advance Rehab Services, Inc.San DimasFeb 29, 20243 violations$41,69910
Fenix homeSouth San FranciscoFeb 29, 20249 violations repeat$3,0018$686
Wiggins HomePortervilleFeb 29, 20247 violations repeat$1,7456$1,666
Wiggins Home 2 (Wiggins Home)PortervilleFeb 29, 202411 violations repeat$1,55910$2,499
REEFTON GUEST HOMESCypressFeb 28, 20244 violations repeat$17,3183$2,058
Bordon Homes
A S & P Corporation
Union CityFeb 25, 202413 violations repeat$219,55512$10,296
Ebadat Residential Care HomeSan JoseFeb 6, 202410 violations repeat$75,0009$7,920
Sky Blue Summer CareVictorvilleJan 26, 202426 violations repeat$20,39925$4,116
Atlantic Memorial Health Care CenterLong BeachJan 23, 20245 violations$45440
Custom Health
Custom Health, Inc. & Subsidiaries
West HollywoodJan 21, 202426 violations$40,099260
Synergy Home Care of FresnoFresnoJan 10, 20241 violation000
Miracle Miles Manor RCFE LLCLos AngelesJan 3, 20242 violations repeat$7,4871$686
Visiting Angels
Stand Sure Home Care IncLiving Assistance Inc
Van NuysJan 2, 2024no violations found000
Madonna GardensSalinasDec 31, 20234 violations00$48,105
A Tooth Fairy
Sopheap Tang, DMD, Dental Corporation
Lake ElsinoreDec 19, 202331 violations repeat$49,41030$21,120
SymbiosisRedlandsDec 11, 2023no violations found000
Distinguished Care Home Health, Inc.GlendaleDec 1, 20233 violations$1,67920
UCLA Health
UCLA medical center
Los AngelesDec 1, 20231 violation000
Golden Rain FoundationWalnut CreekNov 24, 2023no violations found000
RISING HILL DEVELOPMENTAL HOME
Community Services Of America Developmental
PomonaNov 15, 20233 violations$2,2462$1,372
Mountain View Post AcuteBarstowNov 6, 20235 violations000
BHC Alhambra HospitalRosemeadNov 2, 20231 violation000
AMZ Care LLCLos AngelesOct 27, 2023no violations found000
Monte Verde HomeSanta RosaOct 26, 202318 violations$125,647170
Nutrition As TherapyLong BeachOct 15, 20231 violation000
Beyond All Care Services Inc.West HillsOct 15, 202328 violations000
Pure Hope CareLa QuintaOct 5, 202312 violations repeat$77,36211$5,660
Worksite LabsLong BeachOct 1, 202342 violations000
Aptus Pacem LLCEl MonteSep 25, 202322 violations repeat$9,75921$1,614
CLHF Homes, LLC. / Tipul Health, LLCVan NuysSep 15, 2023235 violations000
JJ Residential Care I
JJ Residential Care Facility, Inc.
Simi ValleyAug 31, 202321 violations repeat$466,71920$17,493
Antelope Valley Medical Center
Antelope Valley Medical Center Auxiliary
LancasterAug 29, 2023no violations found000
UC Care Senior Living IIISan DiegoAug 15, 20231 violation000
Hope Springs Hospice & Palliative CareRancho CucamongaAug 14, 20236 violations$1,12450
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Prime Health Care Services- Shasta LLC
ReddingAug 11, 20231 violation000
The Last HouseSanta MonicaAug 7, 202311 violations repeat$21,86810$4,500
Maria SahliOxnardAug 3, 20231 violation000
Aesthetica L.A.
Arezou Yaghoubian MD, A Professional Medical
TarzanaAug 1, 20234 violations$29130
Pacifica Senior LivingSan DiegoAug 1, 2023no violations found000
Villa Healthcare Center
Villa Convalescent Hospital Inc
RiversideJul 27, 20232 violations000
Casa HealthCare, Inc.UplandJul 21, 2023no violations found000
Grand Park Convalescent HospitalLos AngelesJul 20, 2023no violations found000
Peppermint RidgeCoronaJul 18, 20234 violations$33330
Psalm Residential Care HomeSan FranciscoJul 12, 20233 violations repeat$75,9472$1,330
Karen's House
Karen's ARF House LLC
FresnoJul 7, 202310 violations$11,76290
Lincoln Retirement VillaFremontJun 23, 202321 violations repeat$68,67220$8,330
Diamond Ridge Healthcare CenterPittsburgJun 13, 20236 violations000
Temple Garden Homes IncTemple CityJun 9, 202371 violations repeat$72,83770$21,840
Maple Healthcare CenterLos AngelesJun 9, 20232 violations000
Tranquility Hospice IncEncinoJun 9, 202311 violations000
Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa CruzSanta CruzJun 8, 20234 violations$22,28230
DelHaven Community HomeRowland HeightsJun 7, 202316 violations repeat$62,10915$6,255
Sea Dragon FoundationSan DiegoJun 6, 2023no violations found000
Emanate Health Queen of the Valley HospitalWest CovinaJun 5, 20233 violations000
Caring Hearts CottageVistaMay 20, 20232 violations$12,52010
Lilly�s Open ArmsLos AngelesMay 20, 20239 violations$3,0719$5,985
Bel Air Health ServicesLos AngelesMay 19, 20232 violations000
ANGELA'S RESIDENTIAL CARECosta MesaMay 10, 20235 violations repeat$17,4244$2,744
Oakfield ManorMilpitasMay 9, 202315 violations repeat$39,99714$8,747
Abutin Care HomeOxnardApr 28, 202315 violations repeat$153,54614$11,298
Palos Verdes Health Care Center
Allelo & Associates/ Palos Verdes Health Care
LomitaApr 25, 202377 violations repeat$210,08853$42,771
A Ohana HomeOaklandApr 12, 202324 violations$160,887220
Holy Spirit Residential Care Home- ElmUkiahApr 12, 20232 violations$39,02710
Holy Spirit Residential Care Home-IIIWillitsApr 12, 202310 violations$30,04380
Holy Spirit Residential Care Home- LawsUkiahApr 12, 20233 violations$5,48220
PALS LLC.WhittierApr 11, 202346 violations repeat$158,86945$10,829
Wright Residential HomeLos AngelesApr 11, 202311 violations$3,025110
A Ohana Home for Seniors (group home)ConcordApr 10, 2023no violations found000
Community Anchor Services, Inc.CarmichaelApr 3, 2023104 violations repeat$126,289103$33,198
BrightSide HealthSan FranciscoMar 26, 20233 violations000
Pennacle Foundation Inc.Lake ElsinoreMar 22, 20236 violations repeat$6,7314$831
Clipboard Health Inc.WalnutMar 18, 20231 violation$2,86910
Scott RabinLos AngelesMar 10, 2023no violations found000
Solaris Senior Living CommunityPowayMar 1, 20237 violations000
Caring Hands Residential Living IISan JoseFeb 23, 20233 violations repeat$61,3051$665
Supportive Care NetworkFountain ValleyFeb 20, 202322 violations repeat$16,66921$4,842
Saint Joseph Care HomeFairfieldFeb 14, 20238 violations$18,75470
Family Hands Adult Care FacilityLos AngelesJan 14, 202327 violations repeat$64,80026$10,491
Wright Place BoardLos AngelesJan 14, 202318 violations repeat$49,21917$8,479
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
LivermoreDec 21, 20223 violations000
Leticia Velasco dba Holly Angels CaregivingHaywardDec 19, 20225 violations$62,34340
Sunshine HeightsLos AngelesDec 14, 20221 violation000
Hanford Post AcuteHanfordDec 8, 2022no violations found000
The Neuron ClinicTemeculaDec 5, 20227 violations$6,42460
Westlake MansionLos AngelesNov 25, 20228 violations000
Dysico Care Home ARFSan JoseNov 21, 20222 violations repeat$9,8661$1,372
The Super DentistsSan DiegoNov 21, 2022452 violations000
Sycamore Home
Marian Residential, Inc.
NovatoNov 20, 202214 violations$84,338130
Dayalu CarehomeSan BrunoNov 20, 20228 violations$67,90970

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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