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3540 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., LYNWOOD, CA, 90262

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 6 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

50% worse than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

12 9 6 3 0
2024
2025
2026

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 60% occupied

Based on a February 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: 106 Capacity: 178 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Feb 24, 2026

Visit Reason
An unannounced Case Management – Deficiency visit was conducted to document two deficiencies observed during a complaint investigation at the facility.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, triggered by complaint investigation control number 11-AS-20260223121758. Two deficiencies were substantiated during the investigation.
Findings
Two deficiencies were found: time-delay egress doors in the Memory Care Unit did not open within the required 15 to 30 seconds, and large white double doors between the front lobby and residents' living quarters were obstructing passage and residents could not open them from the living quarters side.

Deficiencies (2)
HSC 1569.699(a)(4) Time-delay egress doors in the Memory Care Unit did not open within the approved time period, taking 49.88 and 52.20 seconds to open, exceeding the maximum allowed 30 seconds.
CCR 87307(d)(6) Outdoor and indoor passageways were obstructed by large white double doors that residents could not open from the living quarters side, posing a potential health and safety risk.
Report Facts
Time door remained closed: 52.2 Time door remained closed: 49.88 Capacity: 178 Census: 106

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jennifer RivasAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and named in findings
Socorro LeandroLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and documented findings
Ulysses CoronelLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 105 Capacity: 178 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jan 9, 2026

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation regarding the allegation that staff were not answering facility phones, which affected residents' ability to communicate with family and others.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff were not answering facility phones, preventing residents' families from reaching them. The allegation was substantiated after investigation including interviews, observations, and records review.
Findings
The investigation found that although the facility had implemented improvements such as installing a better phone system and staff training, residents' families continued to report difficulty reaching their loved ones. The allegation was substantiated based on observations, interviews, and records review.

Deficiencies (1)
CCR 87468.1(a)(2): The licensee failed to ensure residents were afforded their personal rights to maintain communication by not consistently answering or properly routing calls, posing a risk to residents' health, safety, and personal rights.
Report Facts
Facility Capacity: 178 Census: 105

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 109 Capacity: 178 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 18, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted regarding an allegation that staff do not treat residents with dignity and respect.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged staff yelled at a resident and made verbal threats. Interviews with 11 staff and 11 residents showed 8 residents disagreed with the allegation and 3 agreed, with 2 of those residents being hard of hearing. The allegation was unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found no staff yelling or verbal threats during the visit. Training records confirmed instruction on resident rights and respectful care. The allegation was unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Report Facts
Staff interviewed: 11 Residents interviewed: 11

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jose AnguianoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Giovani EspinozaFacility Services ManagerMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 106 Capacity: 178 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Dec 4, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced Case Management – Deficiency visit was conducted to document a deficiency observed during a complaint investigation at the facility.

Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by a complaint investigation concerning the failure to provide the admission agreement for Resident 1, who is the reporting party. The deficiency was substantiated.
Findings
The licensee failed to maintain and make available the admission agreement for Resident 1, the reporting party for the complaint, violating resident recordkeeping requirements per Title 22, CCR Section 87506(a)(b)(15). A plan of correction was developed during the exit interview.

Deficiencies (1)
CCR 87506(a)(b)(15): The licensee failed to maintain and make available the admission agreement for Resident 1, violating resident recordkeeping requirements.
Report Facts
Census: 106 Total Capacity: 178

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kyle WatanabeAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Jose AnguianoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and documented the deficiency
Ulysses CoronelLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Census: 103 Capacity: 178 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Oct 23, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was a case management inspection conducted to evaluate deficiencies related to staff training on the use of newly implemented cordless phones and call transfer procedures.

Findings
Staff were observed answering calls but had not received training on operating the new cordless phone system, including transferring calls to the memory care unit. This lack of training may affect residents' ability to receive calls and impacts the facility's compliance with Title 22 regulations.

Deficiencies (1)
CCR 87468.1(a)(2) Personal Rights of Residents: Staff were not trained to transfer calls to the memory care unit, posing a potential risk to residents' health, safety, or personal rights.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 104 Capacity: 178 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 18, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations received on 2025-08-15 regarding staff not safeguarding residents' belongings and not treating residents with dignity and respect.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff did not safeguard residents' belongings and did not treat residents with dignity and respect. After interviews with residents and staff, record reviews, and observations, the allegations were determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations. Observations and interviews showed mostly respectful staff interactions, and no documentation supported claims of missing belongings or threats of eviction.

Report Facts
Resident interviews: 11 Staff interviews: 8

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jose AnguianoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and visit
Denise GilroyFacility AdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation

Inspection Report

Census: 100 Capacity: 178 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 22, 2025

Visit Reason
A case management visit was conducted to address concerns related to the non-functioning resident call system in multiple rooms within the secured dementia care unit.

Findings
The resident call system in multiple rooms of the dementia care unit was observed to be non-functioning, posing a potential health and safety risk by delaying staff response in emergencies. No alternative or interim measures were in place at the time of the visit.

Deficiencies (1)
CCR 87303(a) Maintenance and Operation: The facility was not clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair as the resident call system in multiple rooms within the dementia care unit was not functioning. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents.
Report Facts
Census: 100 Total Capacity: 178

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 94 Capacity: 178 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 3, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an annual required unannounced visit conducted using the CARE Inspection Tool to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the visit. The facility was found to be well-maintained with proper storage, adequate food supplies, functional safety equipment, and effective infection control practices.

Report Facts
Fire extinguisher maintenance due date: 2025 Resident records audited: 5 Personnel records audited: 5 Food supplies maintained: 3 Food supplies maintained: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Camarin JohnsonAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and exit interview
Jose AnguianoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the annual inspection visit
Stephanie CifuentesLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 77 Capacity: 178 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 10, 2024

Visit Reason
This unannounced visit was conducted to investigate complaints alleging that an unknown adult grabbed a resident roughly causing injury and that staff did not get timely medical care for the resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that an unknown adult grabbed a resident roughly causing injury and that staff failed to provide timely medical care. The investigation included interviews with staff and residents, review of medical and incident reports, and a facility tour. The preponderance of evidence standard was not met, and the allegations were found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found the allegations to be unsubstantiated based on interviews, observations, and review of documentation. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Report Facts
Capacity: 178 Census: 77

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Camarin JohnsonAdministratorFacility administrator involved in the investigation and exit interview
Jose CalderonLicensing EvaluatorEvaluator who conducted the complaint investigation
Ulysses CoronelSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 72 Capacity: 178 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 4, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted to investigate the allegation that facility staff do not intervene when residents engage in physical altercations.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that a resident was hit in the face by another resident and staff did not intervene. The investigation included interviews with staff, residents, and review of medical and incident records. The allegation was found unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Findings
The investigation found no sufficient evidence to support the allegation that staff failed to intervene in a physical altercation between residents. Interviews with staff and residents, as well as record reviews, indicated the allegation was unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Facility Capacity: 178 Resident Census: 72

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Camarin JohnsonAdministratorInterviewed regarding the allegation and investigation findings
Elvira GonzalezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit

Inspection Report

Census: 64 Capacity: 178 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 4, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced collateral visit was conducted regarding the former licensee Vista Veranda Assisted Living. The Licensing Program Analyst interviewed former residents and staff to gather information.

Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst interviewed 7 former residents and 6 staff members from the former licensee. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided to the Administrator.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Camarin JohnsonAdministratorMet by Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and provided information.
Leandro SocorroLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced collateral visit and interviews.

Inspection Report

Census: 60 Capacity: 178 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 6, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced Case Management - Other inspection conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance and operational status.

Findings
The facility was toured and found generally clean and well-stocked with emergency supplies. The first floor delayed egress doors for the Memory Care unit were operational, but the second floor delayed egress door to the potential Memory Care unit was not functioning and had not been repaired. No citations were issued, but an Advisory Note for a technical violation was provided.

Deficiencies (1)
The second floor delayed egress door to the potential Memory Care unit does not function with delayed egress or sound and has not been repaired or replaced.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Camarin JohnsonAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection and was provided the report and advisory note.
Hollie EnriquezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced Case Management - Other visit.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 58 Capacity: 178 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 14, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding allegations that staff did not ensure supervision, resulting in a resident sustaining an unexplained injury while in care.

Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated. The allegation was that staff did not ensure supervision, resulting in a resident sustaining an unexplained injury. The investigation included interviews, record reviews, and observations confirming the lack of a fall prevention plan and assistive devices for the resident.
Findings
The investigation substantiated the allegation that the licensee failed to update the resident's Reappraisal and Needs and Services Plan to include a Fall Prevention Plan and did not assist the resident in obtaining Durable Medical Equipment. The resident had a history of multiple falls and head traumas, and no fall prevention plan or assistive devices were observed.

Deficiencies (1)
CCR 87463(a)(1)(3): The licensee did not have an updated pre-admission Reappraisal and Needs and Services Plan including a Fall Risk Prevention Plan for the resident, posing a potential health and safety risk.
Report Facts
Resident falls: 8 Staff interviewed: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Camarin JohnsonAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation.
Socorro LeandroLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation.
Ulysses CoronelSupervisorNamed as supervisor overseeing the investigation.

Inspection Report

Census: 58 Capacity: 178 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 8, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced Case Management - Other visit was conducted to evaluate the facility and meet with the Administrator.

Findings
The facility was toured and found generally compliant with no citations issued. One admission agreement did not specify a monetary amount under the monthly SSI/SSP rate. The Memory Care unit was vacant and the kitchen was sanitary and stocked.

Deficiencies (1)
One admission agreement did not indicate an actual monetary amount under the monthly SSI/SSP rate, only 'SSI' was indicated.

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 59 Capacity: 178 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 18, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced Required Post-Licensing Inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements for the assisted living facility.

Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. One technical violation was noted regarding the first-floor north egress door not opening after 15 seconds, and a technical advisory was issued for documentation of blood sugar checks for residents with diabetes.

Report Facts
Missing blood sugar checks: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Camarin JohnsonAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and received report copy.
Socorro LeandroLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report.
Ulysses CoronelSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the inspection.

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 55 Capacity: 178 Deficiencies: 9 Date: May 24, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as a pre-licensing evaluation for an initial license application for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly to serve adults ages 60 and over.

Findings
The facility was reviewed for compliance with physical plant, medications, records, administration, activities, and other regulatory requirements. Several deficiencies were identified that must be corrected, including missing beds, insufficient clean linens, damaged window blinds and closet doors, plumbing issues, water stains, missing evacuation chair, and a malfunctioning egress door.

Deficiencies (9)
Bedrooms 142, 145, 144, 149, 154, and 158 are missing beds.
There is an insufficient supply of clean linens to permit weekly changing or more for 178 residents' bedding and mattress covers.
Window blinds and screen doors are not in good repair throughout first and second floor bedrooms including 31, 33, 37, 142, 145, 147, 156, 185, and 191.
Closet doors are not in good repair throughout bedrooms 23, 25, 26, 27, 33, 37, and 12.
Bathroom sink and shower faucet drip in bedroom 31.
There are cracks and/or holes in bedroom bathrooms 2, 10, 25, 27, 31, and 34.
Water stains were observed throughout the second-floor ceiling and must be repaired and repainted.
North stairwell is missing an evacuation chair.
First floor memory care unit egress door is in disrepair because it does not open after 15 seconds.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 178 Resident census: 55 Deficiency correction due date: Jun 7, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Ulysses CoronelLicensing Program ManagerConducted the inspection and noted deficiencies
Socorro LeandroLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and noted deficiencies
Camarin JohnsonAdministratorFacility representative met during inspection

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