Occupancy rate
33%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%D’Best Care
Assisted Living in Fullerton
D’Best Care
Assisted Living in Fullerton
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.
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.
6-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
22 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 65 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
2 / 6
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceAugust 18, 2003
CountyOrange
D’Best Care is legally operated by Delacruz, Llc, and administrated by Ma Dinah Dela Cruz.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Types of Care at D’Best Care
Assisted Living
Hospice Care
Respite Care
Inspection History
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 At Avg
Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at California avg)
• Official inspections (at California avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Total visits (44% below)
• Complaint visits (77% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Complaint investigations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (at California avg)
• Official inspections (at California avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Total visits (44% below)
• Complaint visits (77% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Complaint investigations (80% below)
Latest Inspection
September 17, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (6 vs. California 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. California avg 3).— At avg |
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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. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 4).↓ 25% better |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California 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 facility (9 vs. California avg 16).↓ 44% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 3 | 13 | This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 13).↓ 77% better |
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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 facility (2 vs. California 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. California avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 3 complaint visits.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 10).↓ 80% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with recent citations for staff working without proper criminal clearance and outdoor passageway obstructions, but no immediate jeopardy or harm-level findings. The most recent inspection on September 17, 2025, cited one deficiency and imposed a $500 civil penalty for a staff clearance violation, while the July 25, 2025 annual inspection flagged one safety-related deficiency for obstructed outdoor passageways. Earlier complaints in 2023 substantiated unsanitary conditions and unauthorized non-staff presence, resulting in multiple penalties, but follow-up visits in 2025 showed some correction of prior issues.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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