Inspection Reports for
Crescendo Senior Living

351 EAST PALM DRIVE, PLACENTIA, CA, 92870

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 2.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

43% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2024
2025
2026

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 45% occupied

Based on a March 2026 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy rate over time

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Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 95 Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 11, 2026

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted regarding an allegation that staff does not ensure facility plumbing is in good repair.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff did not ensure facility plumbing was in good repair. Multiple residents and staff were interviewed, with some residents reporting past plumbing issues and others denying them. No evidence of ongoing plumbing problems was observed. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
Interviews with residents and staff revealed conflicting accounts about plumbing issues. No plumbing problems were observed during the investigation. The allegation was unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Report Facts
Capacity: 210 Census: 95

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Claudia GutierrezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Laurie GalalExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 94 Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Mar 2, 2026

Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted in conjunction with complaint investigation #22-AS-20260224164536 to review compliance with licensing requirements.

Complaint Details
The visit was conducted in conjunction with complaint investigation #22-AS-20260224164536. The deficiency related to Staff 1's lack of required training was substantiated.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that Staff 1 had the required annual training hours, which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents. A deficiency was cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations.

Deficiencies (1)
CCR 87412(c): Licensees shall maintain verification of required staff training in personnel records. Licensee failed to ensure Staff 1 had required annual training, posing a potential health and safety risk to residents.
Report Facts
Census: 94 Total Capacity: 210

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kimberly LymanLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and cited the deficiency
Laurel GalalAdministrator/DirectorFacility administrator named in report header

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 88 Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Feb 23, 2026

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to allegations of staff mismanaging resident medications and inadequate supervision resulting in multiple resident falls.

Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated. Staff were found to be mismanaging Resident #1's medications by not having prescribed PRN medications available. Staff also failed to provide adequate supervision, resulting in Resident #1 sustaining four documented falls, including one requiring hospital transfer.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that the facility did not have prescribed as-needed medications available for Resident #1 and failed to provide adequate supervision, resulting in multiple falls. There were no reassessments or documented fall prevention plans despite four documented falls.

Deficiencies (2)
CCR 87465(b) Incidental Medical and Dental Care: The facility did not ensure that all prescribed PRN medications were present and available to Resident #1. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk.
CCR 87464(f)(1) Basic Services: The facility did not ensure Resident #1 had sufficient supervision or a sufficient care plan to address frequent falls. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Resident falls: 4 Estimated Days of Completion: 90

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Alex GutierrezDirector of WellnessMet during investigation and named in plan of correction commitments.
Brandon LopezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation.
Sheila SantosSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 95 Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 3, 2026

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted to investigate allegations that staff were discriminating against a resident and not allowing a resident to participate in activities.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged staff discrimination against a resident by prohibiting speaking Spanish and restricting a resident from participating in activities. Interviews with residents and staff, as well as facility observations, found no evidence supporting these allegations. The complaint was unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found no substantiated evidence that staff discriminated against residents based on language or restricted participation in activities. Residents and staff interviews confirmed that residents are free to speak their preferred language and participate in activities. The allegations were deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.

Report Facts
Capacity: 210 Census: 95

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Ruth MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Laurel GalalExecutive DirectorFacility administrator met during investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 90 Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Dec 26, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted due to an allegation that the facility did not accept a resident back after their hospital stay.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the facility did not accept Resident 1 back after their hospital stay. The allegation was substantiated based on interviews and records review.
Findings
The allegation was substantiated. The facility did not accept Resident 1 back following their hospital stay despite the Department denying the facility's request for eviction and notifying the Wellness Director. Deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations.

Deficiencies (1)
CCR 87224(a)(4): The licensee may evict a resident only with a 30-day written notice if the resident has a need not previously identified and the facility is not appropriate. The facility did not issue a 30-day eviction notice and did not accept Resident 1 back following their hospital stay.
Report Facts
Capacity: 210 Census: 90

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Laurie GalalExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Kim MimsWellness DirectorNotified of Department's decision regarding eviction request
Claudia GutierrezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 91 Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 18, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted regarding an allegation that staff handled a resident roughly.

Complaint Details
The allegation was that Staff 1 grabbed Resident 1 and had them dangling for about five to seven minutes. Resident 1 corroborated rough handling but could not provide further detail or injury information. Other residents and staff denied or expressed doubt about the allegation. The investigation concluded there was insufficient evidence to prove the allegation.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with the resident, staff, and other residents. The allegation was unsubstantiated due to lack of corroborating evidence and conflicting statements.

Report Facts
Capacity: 210 Census: 91

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Claudia GutierrezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Laurie GalalExecutive DirectorMet with the investigator and discussed the inspection

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 91 Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 18, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to allegations regarding medication administration, unexplained bruising, inadequate supervision resulting in falls, failure to notify responsible parties of condition changes, and failure to safeguard resident's personal belongings.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included failure to ensure medication administration, unexplained bruising, inadequate supervision causing falls, failure to notify responsible parties, and failure to safeguard personal belongings. Attempts to contact the resident's responsible party were unsuccessful. Interviews and record reviews did not corroborate the allegations.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations. Medication administration records, incident reports, and interviews did not confirm the claims, and the allegations were deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Report Facts
Facility Capacity: 210 Resident Census: 91 Number of falls reported: 4

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 72 Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Nov 25, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted regarding allegations that staff did not ensure facility plumbing was in good repair, did not ensure resident's flooring was clean and sanitized, and did not answer resident's requests in a timely manner.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations received on 2025-11-23. The investigation included interviews with four residents and facility staff. The plumbing allegation was unsubstantiated. The allegations regarding unclean flooring and untimely staff response were substantiated.
Findings
The allegation regarding plumbing issues was unsubstantiated as no plumbing problems were observed. The allegations about unclean flooring and untimely staff response were substantiated, with evidence of waste water residue on a resident's carpet and hallway baseboards and the resident sleeping on a couch due to inaccessible bed and furnishings.

Deficiencies (2)
HSC 87470(a)(2)(C) requires spills of blood and other potentially infectious materials to be promptly cleaned and disinfected. Waste water residue was observed on a resident's carpet and hallway baseboard, posing an immediate health and personal rights risk.
CCR 87468.1(a) requires residents to have safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations. A resident was sleeping on their couch due to their bed being inaccessible, posing an immediate safety and personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Capacity: 210 Census: 72 Deficiency count: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Laurie GalalExecutive DirectorMet during investigation and named in findings
Kim MimsWellness DirectorMet during investigation and named in findings

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 83 Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 23, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced Required/Annual Inspection conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements for the assisted living facility.

Findings
The inspection found the facility to be in compliance with all applicable regulations. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 78 Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 19, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that facility staff did not give the resident's medication as prescribed.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that facility staff did not give the resident's medication as prescribed. The allegation was investigated and found to be unfounded.
Findings
The investigation included interviews and record reviews which showed that the resident was receiving medications as prescribed. The allegation was determined to be unfounded.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kimberly LymanLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 9, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation regarding an allegation of lack of supervision resulting in a resident's unwitnessed fall.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that due to lack of supervision, a resident had an unwitnessed fall. The investigation concluded the allegation was unsubstantiated based on evidence including resident assessments, hospital reports, and staff interviews.
Findings
The investigation found that the resident experienced a fall while attempting to shower unassisted but was found shortly thereafter with no major injuries. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated as there was no evidence of negligence or lack of supervision by facility staff.

Report Facts
Facility Capacity: 210

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kevin Saborit-GuaschLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Laurel GalalExecutive DirectorFacility representative met during investigation

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 84 Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 26, 2024

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Claudia Gutierrez conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection to follow up on corrections identified during a prior visit on August 6, 2024, for the purpose of evaluating the facility's readiness for licensing.

Findings
All previously noted items from the August 6, 2024 visit have been addressed. The facility is ready to be licensed, and information was provided about operating the facility within compliance and reporting requirements.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Laurel GalalAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Kim MimsWellness DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Claudia GutierrezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the pre-licensing inspection
Armando J LuceroSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the inspection

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 83 Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 6, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a pre-licensing visit to evaluate the facility for an application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly with a capacity of 210 residents.

Findings
The inspection found water temperatures in memory care exceeding the regulatory limit and fire clearance approval for delayed egress. A correction was required to adjust water temperature to not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Deficiencies (1)
Water temperature in memory care exceeded the regulatory limit of 120 degrees Fahrenheit and must be adjusted.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Laurel GalalAdministrator/DirectorMet during inspection and named as facility administrator.
Kim MimsWellness DirectorMet during inspection.
Claudia GutierrezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection.

Inspection Report

Census: 86 Capacity: 210 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 14, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an office type announced inspection conducted as part of a Community Care Licensing evaluation involving a COMP II telephone interview to verify applicant/administrator understanding of licensing laws and readiness.

Findings
The applicant and administrator demonstrated understanding of community care facility licensing laws, including facility operation, staffing/medications, and general provisions/pre-licensing readiness. Signed documentation and photo ID were obtained.

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