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Located in Fullerton, D’best Care Board and Care is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly since 2003(RCFE), a licensed assisted living by the State of California, that provide a more intimate and more one and one care for our residents, we assist them in their activities of daily living (ADL), monitor our resident’s condition, their reaction to medication etc. We have Physician (once a month) and Podiatrist that visits (every two months) We also can provide Dementia Care, Hospice care, 24 Hour Care is also available.
D’best Care accepts residents with memory problem, D’best Care will work with your physician to create and implement an individualized care plan, that will include program to enhance the physical mental psychological well being of each of our resident.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%D’Best Care is legally operated by Delacruz, Llc, and administrated by Ma Dinah Dela Cruz.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
3 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection score: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. 3 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg Rank #753 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 753rd out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 1.2 | 2 | This facility has 40% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 40% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.7 | 3.3 | This facility has 79% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 79% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 9 | 16 | This facility has 44% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 44% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 13 | This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 77% better Rank #441 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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Dinah, the Facility Administrator at D'BEST CARE, brings solid experience in providing excellent resident care. She is hands-on with all residents and is deeply committed to helping and caring for families in need of assistance, embodying the community’s mission of compassionate and personalized care.
3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fullerton's city center to D’Best Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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210
CA AVG
103
Rank
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50
Facility
50
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1346 / 2093 | 4 | 51
Facility
51
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1358 / 1397 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1141 / 1164 | 16
Facility
16
CA AVG
13
Rank
#475 / 1487 |
53.8%
Facility
53.8%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1184 / 1368 | C+ | Fullerton Sh LLC;Mosaic Management Inc | Private Rooms |
| Oakmont of Fullerton |
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Fullerton | 152
Facility
152
CA AVG
103
Rank
#337 / 1658 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1423 / 2093 | 2 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1208 / 1487 |
73.0%
Facility
73.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#777 / 1368 | - | Well Oak Tenant LLC;Oakmont Managememt Group LLC | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ivy Park at Fullerton |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Fullerton (Sunny Hills) | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
103
Rank
#885 / 1658 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1680 / 2093 | 1 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1390 / 1487 |
87.1%
Facility
87.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#342 / 1368 | - | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Fullerton (Downtown Fullerton) | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1280 / 1658 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
57
Rank
#384 / 2093 | 2 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1015 / 1164 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1208 / 1487 |
73.1%
Facility
73.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#773 / 1368 | - | Specialized Community Healthcare Company | Private Rooms |
| D’Best Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Fullerton | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1331 / 1658 | No |
65
Facility
65
CA AVG
57
Rank
#889 / 2093 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3
Rank
#753 / 1164 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#313 / 1487 |
33.3%
Facility
33.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1343 / 1368 | - | Delacruz, LLC | Private Rooms |
The legal owner and operator of D’Best Care is Delacruz, Llc.
D’Best Care has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
D’Best Care's occupancy is 33%.
Ma Dinah Dela Cruz is the administrator of D’Best Care.
D’Best Care has 6 beds.
D’Best Care has had 6 recently reported deficiencies.
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