Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Fullerton, CA

CMS overall rating

Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Fullerton, CA

CMS overall rating

317 N Richman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831 View map

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Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by Sch

Kaego’s Richman Gardens by Special Community Healthcare (SCH) offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. Specializing in assisted living for memory care seniors– the facility home aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness.

Kaego’s Richman Gardens ensures its residents remain independent and fully supported throughout their journey. They offer amenities and services, including a library, recreational center, outdoor walking paths, a dining room, services such as housekeeping and linen, transportation, daily activities, and memory care training programs.

(714) 733-7518

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to California state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 35m per day

This facility California avg (4h 23m per day)

vs California avg

-18%

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 43m per day

Types of Care at Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH

Assisted Living Memory Care

Capacity and availability

47 days

26-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

3 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 81 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

73%

Similar to the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

19 / 26

Average residents per home in California 87 per day

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceAugust 2, 2022

CountyOrange

Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH is legally operated by Specialized Community Healthcare Company, and administrated by Magali Sanchez.

Specific ProgramsSCH Assisted Living, Medical Clinic Operations, Adult Day Care Services, Serenity OS-Remote staff, Food & Hospitality, Healthcare Real Estate, Investment

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Since 2022 · 4 years of data 13 citations 18 total visits 4 complaint visits 2 official inspections 3 complaint investigations

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Since 2022 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection September 15, 2025 Plan Of Correction

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	13	10	This facility has 30% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (13 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 30% worse
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.	8	3	This facility has 167% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (8 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 167% worse
Moderate citations (Type B) Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	5	4	This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2022.	3.3	2.5	This facility has 32% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (3.3 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 32% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.7	3.3	This facility has 79% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 79% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	18	16	This facility has 13% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (18 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 13% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	4	13	This facility has 69% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (4 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 69% better
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	12	7	This facility has 71% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (12 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 71% worse
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	2	4	This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	3	10	This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% 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 serious safety and supervision issues substantiated in late 2024 but some corrections made by September 15, 2025. The December 23, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated inadequate supervision causing resident elopement and injuries, unsecured gates, false statements, and immediate health risks, resulting in a civil penalty. The August 28, 2025 annual inspection found one deficiency for outdated resident appraisals, while the September 15, 2025 follow-up confirmed correction of the fire safety issue except for one remaining gate lock concern.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 22

California average 12.5

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations

California average 50.2

Citations per inspection

4.05

California average 4.65

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

49 of 89 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 40 of 89 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical Health citations

150% worse than California average

California average: 0.4

Serious Health citations

300% worse than California average

California average: 1

1 critical citation California average: 0.4

4 serious citations California average: 1

84 moderate citations California average: 47.2

0 minor citations California average: 1.5

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 01, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 31, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 16, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jun 16, 2025

Corrected

Top deficiency categories

Quality of Life & Care 37 deficiencies (42%)

Resident Rights 13 deficiencies (15%)

Pharmacy Services 9 deficiencies (10%)

Infection Control 5 deficiencies (6%)

Administration 4 deficiencies (4%)

Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 3 deficiencies (3%)

Total staff 325

Employees 236

Contractors 89

Staff to resident ratio 1.89:1

0% compared with California average

Avg staff/day 114

Average shift 7.4 hours

0% compared with California average

Total staff hours (quarter) 77,174

Nursing staff breakdown

RN Staff 15

7.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

LPN Staff 90

7.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

CNA Staff 167

7.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

1,432 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 46 Certified Nursing Assistant: 39 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Other Physician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	128	39	167	41,074	92	100%	7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	44	46	90	14,634	92	100%	7.5
Registered Nurse	15	0	15	5,952	92	100%	7.9
Speech Language Pathologist	8	0	8	2,861	80	87%	7.5
Physical Therapy Aide	9	0	9	2,590	88	96%	7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	7	0	7	1,762	76	83%	7.1
Other Dietary Services Staff	7	0	7	1,631	92	100%	7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant	5	0	5	1,311	76	83%	7.3
Qualified Social Worker	3	0	3	1,246	67	73%	6.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,093	82	89%	7.7
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	993	67	73%	8.4
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	464	56	61%	8.3
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	240	30	33%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	184	39	42%	4.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	78	9	10%	8.7
Medical Director	0	1	1	24	24	26%	1
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	10	2	2%	5
Other Physician	0	1	1	3	3	3%	1

167 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

90 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

15 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

8 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 87%

9 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 96%

7 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 83%

7 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 100%

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 83%

3 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 73%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 89%

2 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 73%

1 Administrator

% of Days 70%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 70%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 61%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 33%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 42%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 10%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 26%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 2%

1 Other Physician

% of Days 3%

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Total fines amount $133K

143% higher than California average

California average: $55K

Number of fines 2

15% fewer fines than California average

California average: 2.4

Payment Denials 1

102% more payment denials than California average

California average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison

This facility $133K

California average $55K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Dec 13, 2023

$30K

Payment Denial Dec 13, 2023

21 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 8.6

29% worse than California average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score 17.9

58% worse than California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 11.6%

5% worse than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened 16.1%

34% worse than California average

California average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 26.1%

132% worse than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury 1.8%

6% worse than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.2%

36% better than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.7%

45% better than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight 10.2%

142% worse than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms 4.8%

28% better than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use 5.3%

47% better than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.2%

In line with California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine 96.9%

In line with California average

California average: 98.2%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.2%

In line with California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.0%

30% better than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine 99.3%

7% better than California average

California average: 93.2%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 3 months

Private pay

77% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 23 days

Medicaid

14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Total residents 172

Medicare

10.5% of residents

Medicaid

51.7% of residents

Private pay or other

37.8% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 69.1% ↑ 6.1pp vs 2023

Net Income -$4.4M ↑ ~$1.6M vs 2023

Total Payroll $13.2M ↑ ~$432.3K vs 2023

Profit Margin -14.2% ↑ 15.0pp vs 2023

Financial Performance

Gross Revenue Operating Expenses Net Income

Salaries Contract Labor Wage Costs

Medicare Medicaid Private Pay/Other

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	88.6%	90.4%	88.6%	89.6%	89.1%	83.3%	78.0%	79.7%	72.1%	50.2%	54.8%	63.0%	69.1%
Beds	178	178	178	178	178	178	178	178	178	178	178	178	178
Net Income	-$2,615,885	$999,362	$1,594,192	$1,487,577	-$244,250	-$2,455,269	-$4,301,609	-$2,352,204	-$2,736,775	-$5,554,643	-$5,977,176	-$5,951,354	-$4,383,174
Gross Revenue	$28,050,754	$30,614,490	$32,180,360	$34,288,707	$32,849,990	$31,246,440	$27,913,828	$28,155,444	$24,458,805	$16,126,234	$17,390,094	$20,428,111	$30,981,964
Operating Expenses	$23,591,715	$20,510,056	$19,827,349	$21,053,661	$22,228,230	$22,704,498	$23,006,604	$21,332,272	$20,721,641	$17,585,038	$18,838,281	$21,367,137	$22,060,546
Net Patient Revenue	$20,955,977	$21,492,883	$21,409,123	$22,519,507	$21,971,747	$20,244,489	$18,698,575	$18,962,442	$17,091,264	$11,218,397	$12,841,670	$15,162,835	$17,674,064
Total Payroll	$10,751,026	$11,095,513	$11,033,049	$11,666,177	$11,858,331	$11,860,054	$11,835,597	$12,451,048	$11,701,353	$9,707,340	$11,294,943	$12,727,088	$13,159,381
Profit Margin %	-9.3%	3.3%	5.0%	4.3%	-0.7%	-7.9%	-15.4%	-8.4%	-11.2%	-34.4%	-34.4%	-29.1%	-14.2%
Medicare %	22.5%	21.7%	21.6%	20.6%	17.1%	19.0%	16.2%	12.4%	10.5%	3.1%	4.9%	3.3%	17.9%
Medicaid %	35.1%	35.8%	36.2%	35.1%	36.1%	43.4%	46.0%	45.5%	48.2%	59.0%	55.2%	57.6%	43.3%
Private %	42.4%	42.5%	42.2%	44.2%	46.7%	37.6%	37.8%	42.1%	41.4%	38.0%	40.0%	39.1%	38.8%
Revenue/Day	$363	$366	$372	$387	$379	$374	$369	$366	$364	$344	$361	$370	$392
Cost/Day	$409	$349	$344	$362	$383	$420	$454	$412	$441	$540	$529	$522	$490
Avg Length of Stay	30.0 days	28.1 days	27.4 days	26.2 days	27.9 days	30.4 days	31.3 days	27.2 days	29.7 days	42.2 days	42.3 days	37.6 days	46.6 days

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$31.0M

Operating deficit

-$4.4M

Voluntary non-profit community

Home revenue

$31.0M

Operating deficit

-$4.4M

Payroll costs

$13.2M

42.5% of revenue

Other operating costs

$22.2M

Total costs $35.4M

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

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0.7 mile from city center — 1.5 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at St Jude Medical Cnter Apheresis)

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Financial Assistance for
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Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH is located in Fullerton, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

What neighborhood is Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH in?

Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH is in the Downtown Fullerton neighborhood of Fullerton.

Who is the owner of Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH?

The legal owner and operator of Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH is Specialized Community Healthcare Company.

Is Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH in a walkable area?

Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH?

Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH's occupancy is 73%.

Who is the administrator of Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH?

Magali Sanchez is the administrator of Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH.

How many beds does Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH have?

Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH has 26 beds.

Has Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH has had 13 recently reported deficiencies.

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Types of Care at Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard 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 Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Inspection Reports

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

167 Certified Nursing Assistant

90 Licensed Practical Nurse

15 Registered Nurse

8 Speech Language Pathologist

9 Physical Therapy Aide

7 Respiratory Therapy Technician

7 Other Dietary Services Staff

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

3 Qualified Social Worker

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 Dental Services Staff

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Dietitian

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

1 RN Director of Nursing

1 Other Physician

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

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Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in California

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in California