Inspection Reports for
Alta Vista Gardens
829 NORTH ALTA VISTA BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CA, 90046
Back to Facility ProfileCitations (last 6 years)
Citations (over 6 years)
1.2 citations/year
Citations are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.
70% better than California average
California average: 4 citations/yearCitations per year
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Occupancy
Latest occupancy rate
100% occupied
Based on a February 2026 inspection.
Occupancy rate over time
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 70
Capacity: 70
Citations: 0
Date: Feb 14, 2026
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced annual inspection of the facility conducted to assess compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The facility was inspected for cleanliness, safety, and compliance with fire and health regulations. The physical plant, kitchen, medication storage, laundry, common areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms were observed to be in satisfactory condition. The annual inspection was not fully completed due to time constraints and will be finished at a later date.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 69
Capacity: 70
Citations: 0
Date: Feb 14, 2026
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations that staff did not ensure clients' hygiene needs were met and that residents did not take medications as prescribed.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff did not ensure Resident #1's hygiene needs were met and that Resident #1 had not taken medication for several months. Interviews and records review showed Resident #1 frequently refused assistance and medication, but staff made consistent efforts to provide care. The allegations were unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found no health or safety issues. Staff provided satisfactory assistance with hygiene and medication despite Resident #1 frequently refusing help and leaving the facility. The allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Facility Capacity: 70
Resident Census: 69
Number of residents interviewed: 6
Number of care staff interviewed: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond Comer | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Staci Marmershteyn | Administrator | Interviewed during investigation |
| Deborah Dapson | Assistant Administrator | Met with during inspection |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 70
Capacity: 70
Citations: 0
Date: Jul 26, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations that staff did not seek medical attention for a resident and did not prevent a resident from harming another resident.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff failed to seek medical attention for a resident and failed to prevent one resident from harming another. The allegations were investigated through interviews with staff and residents and record reviews. Both allegations were found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations. Interviews and record reviews indicated that the resident declined medical attention and that staff took steps to mediate a reported altercation between residents. No immediate health or safety issues were observed during the visit.
Report Facts
Capacity: 70
Census: 70
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 70
Capacity: 70
Citations: 1
Date: Dec 5, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced annual inspection conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The facility was generally clean and well-maintained with proper safety and infection control measures in place. However, deficiencies were cited related to failure to complete resident reappraisals within the required 12-month period for six residents.
Citations (1)
CCR 87463(c) requires arranging meetings for resident reappraisals at least every 12 months. The licensee failed to comply in six out of six resident files reviewed, posing potential health, safety, or personal rights risks.
Report Facts
Residents with overdue reappraisals: 6
Facility capacity: 70
Current census: 70
Bedridden clearance: 6
Hospice waiver: 6
Inspection Report
Census: 70
Capacity: 70
Citations: 2
Date: Jul 25, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management inspection due to the licensee's failure to inform the Department about the bankruptcy filed on 03/07/2024.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the Community Care Licensing Department of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents. A civil penalty of $2000 was assessed for this violation.
Citations (2)
Health and Safety Code 1569.686(a)(3): The licensee failed to notify the department, the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and all residents in writing within two business days of filing for bankruptcy. This failure poses an immediate health and safety and personal rights risk to residents.
Health and Safety Code 1569.686(c): The licensee is liable for civil penalties up to $100 per day for failure to provide required notification, with a total penalty not to exceed $2000. A civil penalty of $2000 was assessed.
Report Facts
Civil penalty amount: 2000
Penalty per day: 100
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Gary Tan | Licensing Evaluator | Conducted the unannounced case management visit and signed the report |
| Staci Marmershteyn | Administrator | Facility administrator met during the visit and named in findings |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 70
Capacity: 70
Citations: 1
Date: May 28, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations that facility staff did not provide proper care to a resident and that a resident became severely dehydrated while in care resulting in hospitalization.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was initiated due to allegations that staff did not provide proper care to Resident #1, whose health condition changed and was not properly documented or addressed. Another allegation that Resident #1 became severely dehydrated resulting in hospitalization was investigated and found unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that Resident #1 had a change in condition that was not documented and additional services were not provided, posing a potential health and safety risk. Another allegation regarding dehydration was unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence. No health and safety issues were noted at the time of the visit.
Citations (1)
CCR 87464(d) Basic Services-(d) A facility must meet the resident's needs as identified and provide necessary services directly or through outside resources. Resident #1 had a change in condition that was not documented and additional services were not provided, posing a potential health and safety risk.
Report Facts
Capacity: 70
Census: 70
Plan of Correction Due Date: May 29, 2024
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rosaura Valenzuela | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation visit |
| Staci Marmershteyn | Administrator | Facility administrator met during inspection |
| Philippe Miles | Investigator | Completed complaint investigation from Community Care Licensing Investigation Branch |
| Evelyn Rios | Licensing Program Analyst | Initiated the complaint investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 70
Capacity: 70
Citations: 0
Date: Mar 20, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted to investigate allegations including an unexplained fracture, malnourishment, and retention of a resident with a higher level of care needs.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was initiated following a complaint received on 2023-12-11. The investigation addressed three allegations: a resident sustaining an unexplained fracture, malnourishment of a resident, and the facility retaining a resident needing a higher level of care. All allegations were unsubstantiated after review of medical records, interviews with staff, residents, and involved agencies, and observations.
Findings
All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated based on medical record reviews, interviews with staff and residents, and observations. No citations were issued.
Report Facts
Resident weight: 121
Resident weight: 115
Resident weight: 176
Staff interviewed: 4
Residents interviewed: 7
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gina Saucedo | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation and visit |
| Staci Marmershteyn | Administrator | Facility Administrator involved in interviews and providing information |
| John Canto | Investigator | Investigated initial complaint and requested medical records |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 70
Capacity: 70
Citations: 0
Date: Oct 26, 2023
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted to investigate allegations that staff were not providing a comfortable environment for residents and did not prevent a resident from threatening another resident.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included staff not providing a comfortable environment and failure to prevent resident threats. Interviews and record reviews did not verify these allegations.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations. Interviews with residents and staff indicated that while residents sometimes yelled at each other, there were no recent or notable instances of physical violence or threats. No immediate health or safety hazards were noted during the visit.
Report Facts
Capacity: 70
Census: 70
Residents interviewed: 7
Staff interviewed: 3
Case managers interviewed: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Reed | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Staci Marmershteyn | Administrator | Facility administrator met during the investigation |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 69
Capacity: 70
Citations: 0
Date: Nov 30, 2022
Visit Reason
The visit was a required one-year unannounced infection control inspection to evaluate compliance with health and safety regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control and safety standards. No health or safety hazards were noted, and the facility was adequately stocked and maintained.
Report Facts
Bedrooms: 35
Bathrooms: 36
Fire clearance capacity: 50
Bedridden capacity: 6
Hospice waiver capacity: 6
Hot water temperature: 106.3
Fire extinguisher last inspection date: Nov 23, 2022
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Abeye Duguma | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection and met with the administrator |
| Staci Marmer | Administrator | Facility administrator met during the inspection |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 68
Capacity: 70
Citations: 0
Date: Oct 7, 2022
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 2021-11-19 regarding bed bugs, unhealthy food, and failure to provide incidental medical care to a resident.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated based on interviews with residents and staff, physical inspections of rooms, and review of pest control and food service reports. No deficiencies were cited.
Findings
The investigation found no evidence to support the allegations of bed bugs, unhealthy food, or failure to provide incidental medical care. Interviews, observations, and record reviews all indicated the allegations were unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Capacity: 70
Census: 68
Residents interviewed: 7
Rooms inspected: 9
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LaQueena Lacy | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation and inspection |
| Staci Marmer | Administrator | Facility administrator met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 70
Capacity: 70
Citations: 0
Date: May 27, 2022
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that a resident sustained a severe pressure injury while in care.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that a resident sustained a severe pressure injury while in care. The investigation concluded the allegation was unfounded, meaning it was false or without reasonable basis.
Findings
The investigation found that the resident was admitted to the facility with a stage three pressure injury and later admitted to the hospital with a stage four pressure injury. The allegation was deemed unfounded as the injury did not occur while the resident was at the facility.
Report Facts
Capacity: 70
Census: 70
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Wendell Smith | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Edward Hector | Investigation Branch Investigator | Investigated the complaint |
| Staci Marmershteyn | Administrator | Facility administrator met during the investigation |
| Cassandra Harris | Supervisor | Supervisor overseeing the investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 70
Capacity: 70
Citations: 2
Date: May 10, 2022
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations including a resident causing injury to another resident and staff failing to address a resident's change in medical condition.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated. Allegations included a resident causing injury to another resident and staff failing to address a resident's change in medical condition. Both allegations were confirmed based on interviews, medical record reviews, and observations.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that Resident 2 assaulted Resident 1 and that the facility failed to notify the Department of Health Services, which could have prevented the incident. It was also substantiated that staff did not follow up on Resident 1's medical condition as instructed, resulting in inadequate treatment.
Citations (2)
CCR 87468.1(a)(2): Residents must be accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations. The facility failed to prevent assaults between residents and did not notify DHS of prior incidents.
CCR 87465(a)(1): The facility must develop a plan for incidental medical and dental care and assist residents in obtaining care. The licensee failed to arrange follow-up care for a resident treated for edema and did not take the resident to the emergency room as instructed.
Report Facts
Capacity: 70
Census: 70
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Cava | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 70
Capacity: 70
Citations: 1
Date: Dec 30, 2021
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations that staff did not provide required medical care to a resident and that residents were not being showered regularly.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated regarding failure to provide required medical care (oxygen treatment) to resident #1. The allegation about residents not being showered regularly was unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that staff failed to assist resident #1 with prescribed oxygen treatment, posing an immediate health and safety risk. The allegation regarding residents not being showered regularly was unsubstantiated based on interviews and observations.
Citations (1)
CCR 87465(a)(1) requires a plan for incidental medical and dental care. The licensee did not develop an incidental medical care plan for resident #1, who was not receiving prescribed oxygen treatment, posing an immediate health and safety risk.
Report Facts
Capacity: 70
Census: 70
Residents interviewed: 7
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LaQueena Lacy | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Deborah Dopson | Facility staff interviewed during investigation | |
| Staci Marmershteyn | Administrator | Facility administrator named in report |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 70
Capacity: 70
Citations: 0
Date: Nov 18, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint alleging that facility staff hit a resident in care.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleging that facility staff hit a resident was investigated through interviews with the administrator, staff, residents, and witnesses. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The allegation was unsubstantiated based on interviews with staff, residents, and witnesses. No supporting evidence was found and no deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 70
Capacity: 70
Citations: 0
Date: Oct 18, 2021
Visit Reason
The visit was a required one-year unannounced infection control inspection to evaluate compliance with health and safety standards.
Findings
The facility was found to be clean, well-maintained, and in compliance with infection control and safety requirements. No deficiencies were reported during this inspection.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 70
Capacity: 70
Citations: 0
Date: Sep 14, 2021
Visit Reason
Unannounced complaint investigation visit to investigate allegations regarding resident hygiene, weight loss due to neglect, wet clothing, and failure to seek timely medical attention.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations that staff did not meet resident's hygiene needs, resident lost weight due to neglect, staff left resident in wet clothing for extended periods, and staff failed to seek timely medical attention. The investigation found these allegations unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found that the resident often refused hygiene assistance and medical appointments due to personal choice and medical condition. The facility provided appropriate care and accommodations, and the allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Capacity: 70
Census: 70
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Gary Tan | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation visit |
| Staci Marmeshteyn | Administrator | Facility administrator met during investigation and interviewed |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 70
Capacity: 70
Citations: 0
Date: Jul 19, 2021
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging that Resident 1 sustained severe injuries resulting in hospitalization.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that Resident 1 sustained severe injuries resulting in hospitalization. The allegation was investigated and found unsubstantiated based on medical records and interviews.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to support the allegation. Medical records showed Resident 1 was diagnosed with bone cancer and the fracture was likely due to metastatic disease. Caregivers denied any injury occurring under their supervision. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Capacity: 70
Census: 70
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Martha Guzman-Chavez | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Staci Marmershteyn | Administrator | Interviewed during the investigation |
| Deborah Dapson | MedTech | Met with Licensing Program Analyst and oversees facility during Administrator's absence |
| Laura Garcia | Investigator | Assigned to the complaint investigation |
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