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 8 of 40.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Perris Hill/Walnut Senior HomesSan BernardinoApr 10, 20196 violations$9,00250
Las Colinas Post AcuteOntarioApr 9, 201927 violations$11,782260
Pacific Medical LaboratoryIrvineApr 5, 201997 violations repeat000
A1 California Care Givers, Inc.VictorvilleMar 28, 20199 violations$3,44480
Centrelake Imaging & OncologyPomonaMar 27, 2019no violations found000
A Life Options Therapeutic SLS, Inc.El CajonMar 11, 201939 violations$41,678380
Rosemead Villa
Pascasio Enterprises, Inc.
RosemeadFeb 25, 201929 violations$27,792280
El Molino ManorAltadenaFeb 25, 20194 violations$13,31730
Vocationals VisionsMission ViejoFeb 25, 201981 violations$9,218800
Gerada Home Care
Gerada Home Care I, Inc.
Cathedral CityFeb 21, 20191 violation000
Raincross at Riverside
Chancellor Management l, Inc.
RiversideFeb 13, 2019no violations found000
Versa CardioCoronaFeb 10, 201913 violations$19,647130
Imperial County Work Training CenterEl CentroFeb 4, 20191 violation000
Pleasantview Industries, Inc.Santa ClaritaJan 29, 201920 violations$4,140190
Brookfield Care Center
The Healthcare Center of Downey, LLC,
DowneyJan 23, 20195 violations$5,27240
Ashley ManorCarmichaelJan 17, 201912 violations$20,12560
Sweetwater Medical Center
Benjamin O. Camacho MD FACP Amedical Corp
National CityJan 16, 2019no violations found000
The Ivycrest Montessori private School
Children's International Montessori Center, I
FullertonJan 13, 201917 violations$1,872160
Ability PathwaysUplandJan 8, 2019no violations found000
Care Ambulance ServicesOrangeJan 5, 20191 violation000
Mountain View Cottages-VDiamond BarJan 3, 2019no violations found000
Prime Care ManorGarden GroveJan 2, 20194 violations$38430
Cassidy's Home CareCerritosDec 18, 2018no violations found000
Kaiser Permanente
The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.
SelmaDec 17, 2018no violations found000
Victoria Post Acute CareEl CajonDec 13, 201811 violations$37,775100
Institute for the Redesign of LearningSouth PasadenaDec 12, 20188 violations$1,76270
The Arc of the East BaySan LeandroDec 11, 201886 violations$13,455850
ARC San JoaquinStocktonDec 10, 20189 violations$4,18670
WUD
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GardenaDec 4, 2018no violations found000
La Palma Royale
Destiny La Palma Royale Inc
AnaheimDec 2, 201857 violations000
ARC School of HopeSan BernardinoNov 28, 201818 violations$73180
Qualicare OC HomecareTrabuco CanyonNov 27, 201815 violations$3,251140
Shalev Senior LivingVan NuysNov 19, 201827 violations$10,329260
Fontana Resources at WorkFontanaNov 19, 2018102 violations$7,086950
Imperial Home Health
Paramount Professionals, Inc.
VictorvilleNov 14, 20186 violations$19,18350
A Community for PeaceCitrus HeightsNov 9, 2018no violations found000
MHNGS
MHN Government Services, LLC
Rancho CordovaNov 8, 20182 violations$3,87410
Rose Garden Healthcare Center
Rose Garden Sub Acute & Rehabilitation Center
PasadenaNov 5, 2018no violations found000
Balboa Ambulance Services, Inc.El CajonNov 1, 201813 violations$838130
Rincon Valley Gardens, LLCSanta RosaOct 31, 20189 violations repeat$73,9308$2,464
Hand in Hand Senior Care, Inc.Van NuysOct 30, 20182 violations000
Premier Ambulance
Premier Medical Transport, Inc.
BreaOct 24, 20181 violation$8910
Parkway Garden Retirement Care HomeEl CajonOct 24, 2018no violations found000
Buenavista Home At PepperwoodHerculesOct 19, 201816 violations repeat$13,58915$4,620
Yenling Chang SchmittBurlingameOct 19, 20182 violations$1,97710
Allure Image EnhancementUplandOct 18, 20189 violations$2,61080
Knolls West Acute CareVictorvilleOct 17, 2018133 violations repeat$22,9391170
Ijeoma Chukwunyelu & Nnamdi OnwuzulikeBrentwoodOct 16, 20183 violations000
A Bright FutureAmerican CanyonOct 12, 2018159 violations$315,5361580
Perinatal Diagnostic CenterVenturaOct 10, 20181 violation000
CAPK
Community Action Partnership of Kern
BakersfieldOct 10, 2018no violations found000
Acosta Family Home II
Nelso Acosta dba Acosta Family Home II
CarsonOct 4, 20184 violations$2,83130
Didi Hirsch Mental Health ServicesInglewoodOct 3, 201840 violations$17,369390
C-H Adult Day Center Program
C-H Collins-Hartwell Programs, Inc.
ParamountOct 2, 201825 violations repeat$9,31224$10,392
Comprehensive Psychiatric ServicesWalnut CreekOct 2, 201821 violations$3,316200
Guiding Light Home for BoysMoreno ValleyOct 1, 2018no violations found000
Guiding Light Home for Boys site
Guiding Light For Home For Boys Inc. Site 1
Moreno ValleyOct 1, 2018no violations found000
His House New Creation Treatment CenterRancho CucamongaSep 30, 20188 violations$32,98770
Real Challenges, Inc.AnaheimSep 30, 20182 violations$13220
Heart and Hand, IncEl CentroSep 27, 20182 violations$27810
At Peace Home CareCalexicoSep 27, 20189 violations$23280
N Your Home HealthcareEl CentroSep 19, 201836 violations repeat$144,080360
Advanced Digestive Medical CenterHanfordSep 17, 201815 violations$3,805150
Meridian Home Care
First Meridian Care Services, Inc.
San DiegoSep 12, 2018no violations found000
Nina's Home CareFresnoSep 11, 201815 violations repeat$2,25714$7,896
Rosemary HomesClovisSep 10, 20185 violations repeat$5,07220
Rosemary HomesClovisSep 10, 20182 violations$2,66420
Yolanda Rocha
Yolanada Rocha (Daughter/client)
OceansideSep 4, 20181 violation000
Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer SpecialistTemeculaAug 31, 20182 violations$24810
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.Rancho CucamongaAug 29, 201828 violations$100,411270
Bersa Mobile X Ray & Ultrasound
Bersa Mobile XRay & & Ultrasound, Inc.
EscondidoAug 28, 20182 violations$97110
Horrigan Enterprises, Inc.Rancho CucamongaAug 27, 2018no violations found000
Posada At WhittierWhittierAug 22, 201815 violations$1,774140
Aspiranet Residential ServicesTurlockAug 20, 2018no violations found000
Behavior Support SolutionsPasadenaAug 14, 2018no violations found000
Toyland Heaven day careSanta AnaJul 31, 201818 violations$16,19880
The Abigail
Abigail Complete Care, Inc.
Redwood CityJul 25, 201821 violations$73,161200
Elani West LLCLa JollaJul 11, 2018no violations found000
Job Options, Inc.
Job Options, Incorporated
San DiegoJul 10, 201819 violations$8,413190
Embassy Fountain, Inc.Elk GroveJul 10, 2018no violations found000
Ashley VillaCarmichaelJul 6, 201814 violations$16,79770
Ashley CottageCarmichaelJul 6, 201815 violations$15,19980
Coachella Valley Health
Professional Registry Holdings LLC
Palm SpringsJun 13, 2018no violations found000
Sutter Valley Hospital
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
SacramentoJun 7, 2018no violations found000
New Life Treatment CenterOrangeJun 6, 201829 violations$5,804290
Community Valley Homes, Inc.Moreno ValleyJun 1, 201837 violations$27,373360
The Retreat at Greenhurst LLCSacramentoMay 29, 2018no violations found000
Spectrum Services GroupSacramentoMay 25, 201811 violations$5,86690
Empacare
Jackyline M. Springer - Sole Proprietorship
Rancho CucamongaMay 23, 20188 violations$4,05270
Advance Urgent Medical GroupSanta AnaMay 18, 20181 violation000
Central Occupational Medicine ProviderSan BernardinoMay 14, 201816 violations000
Wings Care, Inc.
Greer Davis Faciilities
Los AngelesMay 11, 2018no violations found000
Kaiser PermanentePanorama CityMay 10, 2018no violations found000
Safe Group
The Safe Group, Inc.
Los AngelesMay 8, 20184 violations$2,33020
Care Cottages I in Simi ValleySimi ValleyMay 8, 20183 violations000
Wings Care, Inc.Los AngelesMay 7, 201843 violations$41,45990
Sheltering Wings CorporationBlytheApr 30, 201818 violations$19,293160
Team Adult Development CenterRiversideApr 30, 201831 violations$16,932150
Sovereign Health Group
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center Inc.
San ClementeApr 28, 2018727 violations$660,7665250
Antelope Valley Retirement VillaLancasterApr 26, 201825 violations$6,797240

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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