Inspection Reports for
Hollenbeck Palms

CA, 90033

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Deficiencies (last 5 years)

Deficiencies (over 5 years) 0.6 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

85% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 85% occupied

Based on a March 2026 inspection.

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

Occupancy rate over time

40% 60% 80% 100% Apr 2022 Jun 2023 Apr 2024 Mar 2025 Nov 2025 Mar 2026

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 158 Capacity: 185 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 5, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced annual visit conducted using the CARE inspection tool to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements for the facility serving elderly residents aged 60 and above.

Findings
The facility was found to be in good repair with clean and comfortable resident rooms, proper infection control practices, and compliance in staff and resident records. No deficiencies were noted during this visit.

Report Facts
Extinguishers checked: 5 Resident rooms tested for emergency call system: 10 Fire drill frequency: 4 Memory care hospice waivers: 8 Memory care building floors: 2 Assisted living building floors: 2 Days of perishable food observed: 2 Days of nonperishable food observed: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Diana Macias-MedinaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and exit interview
Bonnie TaoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and signed the report
Fernando FierrosLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 158 Capacity: 185 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 5, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced annual visit conducted using the CARE inspection tool to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements for the facility serving elderly residents aged 60 and above.

Findings
The facility was found to be in good repair with clean and comfortable resident rooms, proper infection control practices, and compliant staff and resident records. No deficiencies were noted during this visit.

Report Facts
Extinguishers checked: 5 Resident rooms tested for emergency call system: 10 Perishable food days observed: 2 Nonperishable food days observed: 7 Fire drill frequency: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Diana Macias-MedinaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and exit interview.
Bonnie TaoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced annual inspection visit.
Fernando FierrosLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report.

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 156 Capacity: 185 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 26, 2026

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that staff were not distributing residents' medication as prescribed.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff were not distributing residents' medication as prescribed. Interviews with ten residents and ten staff members denied the allegation. Medication procedures were confirmed to be followed, including a two-hour window for administration and documentation of missed medications. The allegation was unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with residents and staff, document reviews, and observations. All interviewed residents and staff denied the allegation, and no health or safety risks were found in reviewed medication records. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Report Facts
Residents interviewed: 10 Staff interviewed: 10 Residents' prescriptions reviewed: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Luis DeLeonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Diana MedinaAdministratorFacility administrator met during investigation and exit interview
Fernando FierrosSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation
Odily FranklinAssisting Living CoordinatorAssisted during physical plant tour
S1Staff member who described medication destruction and documentation procedures
W1Staff member interviewed regarding response to resident's call for assistance and medication administration

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 156 Capacity: 185 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 26, 2026

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that staff were not distributing residents' medication as prescribed.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff were not distributing residents' medication as prescribed. Interviews with ten residents and ten staff members denied the allegation. Documentation and observations supported that medication distribution procedures were followed properly. The allegation was unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with residents and staff, document reviews, and observations. All interviewed residents and staff denied the allegation, and no health or safety risks were found in reviewed medication records. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Report Facts
Residents interviewed: 10 Staff interviewed: 10 Prescriptions reviewed: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Luis DeLeonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Diana MedinaAdministratorFacility administrator met during investigation and exit interview
Fernando FierrosSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 164 Capacity: 185 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 24, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation that staff were not distributing residents' medication as prescribed.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff were not distributing residents' medication as prescribed. Interviews with ten residents and ten staff members denied the allegation. Documentation and observations supported that medication was distributed properly. The allegation was unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with residents and staff, document reviews, and observations. All interviewed residents and staff denied the allegation, and no health or safety risks were found in reviewed prescriptions. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Report Facts
Residents interviewed: 10 Staff interviewed: 10 Capacity: 185 Census: 164 Medication prescriptions reviewed: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Luis DeLeonLicensing EvaluatorConducted the complaint investigation visit
Ellena MallettLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Morris ShockleyPresident CEOMet with LPAs during investigation
Erika CastileVice President, COOParticipated in exit interview
Fernando FierrosSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation
Odily FranklinAssisting Living CoordinatorAssisted LPAs during physical plant tour

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 93 Capacity: 185 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 17, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a subsequent annual inspection visit to complete the annual evaluation of the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with licensing requirements with no deficiencies observed. Observations included proper safety measures, medication storage, staff training, infection control practices, and maintenance of resident records.

Report Facts
Personnel records reviewed: 5 Resident records reviewed: 8 Licensed capacity: 185 Current census: 93 Non-ambulatory residents: 20 Non-ambulatory residents: 32 Non-ambulatory residents: 33 Hospice residents limit: 8

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Diana MedinaAdministratorFacility Administrator met during inspection and mentioned in staffing and certification
Kimberly RamirezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and signed the report
Tony VasalloSupervisorSupervisor named in the report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 93 Capacity: 185 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Mar 25, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced required annual inspection visit conducted to assess compliance with licensing requirements and regulations.

Findings
Two Type A deficiencies were identified related to water temperature controls exceeding regulatory limits, posing immediate health and safety risks. A $250 civil penalty was issued due to a repeat violation from the previous year's annual inspection.

Deficiencies (2)
Water temperatures in sinks used for grooming were above 120 degrees F, exceeding the maximum allowed temperature.
Water in the laundry room sink was above 125 degrees F without warning signs indicating high temperature.
Report Facts
Civil penalty amount: 250 Residents on hospice: 2 Licensed capacity: 185 Current census: 93

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kimberly RamirezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the annual inspection and identified deficiencies
Diana MedinaAdministratorFacility administrator involved in plan of correction agreements
Tony VasalloLicensing Program ManagerNamed as licensing program manager on the report

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 168 Capacity: 185 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 8, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted regarding an allegation that staff financially abused a resident by withdrawing large amounts of money from the resident's 401k account and giving it to the facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged staff financially abused a resident. The investigation was unannounced and conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Kimberly Ramirez. The complaint was found to be unfounded, meaning the allegation was false or without reasonable basis.
Findings
The investigation found that the resident resides in an independent living accommodation and does not receive care or supervision from the facility. Based on records and interviews, the complaint was found to be unfounded and was dismissed.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 185 Census: 168

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kimberly RamirezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Diana MedinaAdministratorMet with investigator during the visit
Tony VasalloLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager

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Annual Inspection
Census: 162 Capacity: 185 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 16, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced annual visit conducted using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools to complete the required yearly inspection of the facility.

Findings
The facility was generally found to be in good repair with adequate staffing, training, and care plans. However, a deficiency was noted where hot water temperatures in 4 out of 28 resident rooms were below the required minimum of 105 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a potential health and safety risk.

Deficiencies (1)
Hot water temperature in 4 resident rooms was below the required minimum of 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
Report Facts
Residents present: 162 Total licensed capacity: 185 Resident rooms with low hot water temperature: 4 Resident rooms reviewed for water temperature: 28 Full-time staff: 167 Staff files reviewed: 8 Resident files reviewed: 8 Hospice waiver capacity: 8

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Diana MedinaAdministratorFacility administrator met during inspection and responsible for compliance
Erik ZaragozaLicensing EvaluatorConducted the inspection and authored the report
David SicairosSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation

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Annual Inspection
Census: 162 Capacity: 185 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 4, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced required 1-year visit to evaluate compliance with care and regulatory standards at the facility.

Findings
The inspection covered 12 CARE tool domains including infection control, physical plant safety, staffing, and resident rights. The facility was found to have adequate staffing, proper fire clearance, and clean food service areas. Due to time constraints, the annual inspection was not completed and will be continued at a later date.

Report Facts
Staff members: 167 Staff files reviewed: 8 Resident files reviewed: 8 Resident files reviewed: 8 Food supply duration: 2 Food supply duration: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Diana MedinaAdministratorFacility administrator present during inspection
Morris ShockleyPresident and CEOFacility licensee who granted entrance to inspectors
Erik ZaragozaLicensing EvaluatorConducted the inspection
David SicairosSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the inspection

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 144 Capacity: 185 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 12, 2023

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

Findings
The facility was observed to be in good repair, properly furnished, and compliant with safety and infection control standards. Resident and staff files were complete and in order. No deficiencies were found during this inspection visit.

Report Facts
Residents in hospice care: 0 Resident rooms inspected: 10 Staff files reviewed: 8 Resident files reviewed: 10 Hospice waiver beds: 8 Facility buildings: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Diana MedinaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection and participated in exit interview
Alma GonzalezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection visit
Wei Siew HoSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the inspection

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 185 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 29, 2022

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management inspection triggered by an incident reported on 2022-11-02 involving a resident who fell from an exterior staircase.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved Resident #1 who lost balance and fell from an exterior staircase. The resident was independent and fully ambulatory with no cognitive impairments. The investigation concluded no neglect or supervision issues.
Findings
The investigation found no signs of neglect or lack of supervision related to the incident. No deficiencies were issued following the review of relevant medical and facility records.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 185

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Diana MedinaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and provided information about the incident.
Ashley CalderonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced case management visit and authored the report.

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 134 Capacity: 185 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 10, 2022

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management inspection triggered by an incident reported to Licensing on 2022-11-03 involving a resident fall.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved a fall incident of Resident #1 on 2022-11-01 resulting in injury. The complaint was not substantiated as no neglect or lack of supervision was found.
Findings
The investigation found that Resident #1, an independent resident, fell due to missing a step and sustained a Le Fort 1 level fracture. No neglect or lack of supervision was found, and no deficiencies were issued. Preventative measures such as yellow strips on steps were implemented.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 185 Resident census: 134

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Diana MedinaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and provided information about the incident
Cynthia ChanLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced case management visit

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Annual Inspection
Census: 131 Capacity: 171 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 13, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced Annual Required / Infection Control visit was conducted to evaluate compliance with health and safety regulations.

Findings
The facility was found to be in good repair with no observed deficiencies. Infection control practices were properly implemented, including COVID-19 protocols, PPE availability, and resident/staff health screenings.

Report Facts
PPE supply duration: 30 Facility capacity: 171 Resident census: 131

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Diana MedinaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and participated in exit interview
Alma GonzalezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection visit
Stefanie CoronelSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the inspection

Inspection Report

Census: 131 Capacity: 171 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 13, 2022

Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as a Case Management visit to evaluate the facility and discuss a requested increase in capacity from 171 to 185 residents.

Findings
The facility was toured including the memory care unit, bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas. All areas met Title 22 regulations, emergency systems were tested and working, and no deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Report Facts
Capacity increase request: 185 Current capacity: 171 Current census: 131 Fire safety inspection date: Mar 20, 2022 Non-ambulatory residents clearance: 85 Memory care units: 21 Delayed egress doors: 5 Water temperature: 116

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Diana MedinaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst and toured facility
Patricia MurphyVice PresidentToured the memory care unit with Licensing Program Analyst and Administrator
Alma GonzalezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the announced visit and inspection
Stefanie CoronelSupervisorSupervising Licensing Evaluator

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