Occupancy rate
73%
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH
Assisted Living in Fullerton
Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH
Assisted Living in Fullerton
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.
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
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
19 / 26
Average residents
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
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH
Assisted Living
Memory 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 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (30% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (167% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% above)
• Total visits (13% above)
• Other visits (71% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Complaint visits (69% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% below)
• Total citations (30% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (167% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% above)
• Total visits (13% above)
• Other visits (71% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Complaint visits (69% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% below)
Latest Inspection
September 15, 2025
Plan Of Correction
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.
| 13 | 10 | This facility has 30% more total citations than a typical California facility (13 vs. California avg 10).↑ 30% worse |
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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.
| 8 | 3 | This facility has 167% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (8 vs. California avg 3).↑ 167% worse |
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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.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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.
| 18 | 16 | This facility has 13% more total visits than a typical California facility (18 vs. California avg 16).↑ 13% worse |
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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.
| 4 | 13 | This facility has 69% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (4 vs. California avg 13).↓ 69% 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.
| 12 | 7 | This facility has 71% more other visits than a typical California facility (12 vs. California avg 7).↑ 71% worse |
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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 facility (2 vs. California avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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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 4 complaint visits.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (3 vs. California 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.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Kaego‘s Richman Gardens by SCH is located in Fullerton, California.
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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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