Most inspections found no deficiencies, with the most recent report on July 22, 2025, showing full compliance across safety, staffing, infection control, medication management, and documentation. Several complaint investigations over the past years were unsubstantiated, including allegations about air quality, fall assessments, pest control, and resident care. Earlier reports from 2021 and 2022 documented some facility disrepair issues such as roof leaks, elevator problems, and trash disposal concerns, along with isolated pest sightings that led to minor deficiencies but no enforcement actions or fines. Since those findings, the facility appears to have addressed these issues, as later inspections found no deficiencies and no ongoing pest problems. The overall trend shows improvement and consistent compliance in recent years.
The inspection was a required unannounced annual inspection to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements for the facility.
Findings
The facility was inspected using Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement tools, with no deficiencies issued. The facility met requirements for safety, staffing, infection control, medication management, and documentation.
Unannounced Case Management Visit to follow up on a Self-reported special incident report (SIR) regarding alleged sexual abuse between a resident and staff on 2025-04-06.
Findings
No deficiencies were observed during the visit. Interviews were conducted with the Executive Director, involved staff, and the resident. The facility was toured with no concerns or obstructions noted.
Report Facts
Capacity: 280Census: 115
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Christian Gutierrez
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the unannounced Case Management Visit
Preciousa Magpayo
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and involved in interviews
Unannounced case management visit regarding a self-reported incident on the relocation of 16 residents from Santa Monica Gardens to Brookdale Uptown Whittier due to mandatory evacuation orders from Fire Advisory.
Findings
A health and safety check was conducted with no concerns observed. The facility has sufficient beds, supplies, and staffing to accommodate relocated residents, with all residents having designated rooms and continued care maintained. Fire inspection and drills were verified as completed.
Report Facts
Number of relocated residents: 16Fire inspection date: Sep 15, 2024Fire and disaster drill date: Dec 19, 2024
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Daniel Konishi
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the unannounced case management visit and health and safety check
Suzie Magpayo
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst and provided information about the relocation and facility status
The inspection was an unannounced required 1-year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools to evaluate compliance with regulatory standards.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all regulatory requirements with no deficiencies observed during the annual inspection. The inspection covered 12 CARE tool domains including infection control, physical plant safety, staffing, resident records, food services, and disaster preparedness.
Report Facts
Residents receiving home health services: 5Residents receiving hospice care: 4Hospice waiver residents: 8Staff files reviewed: 8Resident files reviewed: 10Fire clearance capacity: 280Liability insurance per occurrence: 2500000Liability insurance total annual aggregate: 20000000Resident medications reviewed: 10Medication supply duration: 30
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Suzie Magpayo
Administrator
Administrator who assisted with the inspection and was named in the report
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation that staff does not ensure air quality is safe for residents in care.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation that toxic air was entering a resident's room and causing health problems. Interviews with staff and residents, observations, and medical record reviews did not support the claim, resulting in the allegation being unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that unhealthy air enters Resident 1's room causing health problems. Five of six staff denied the allegation, nine of ten residents could not corroborate it, and the Nurse Practitioner did not link the resident's eye health issues to air quality. The Licensing Program Analyst observed no dust or particles and noted the resident had covered vents with cardboard and tape. The allegation was unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that staff failed to properly assess residents after falls.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with staff and residents, review of incident reports, and observation. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence, with staff and residents denying the claim and documentation supporting proper assessment and reporting of falls.
Complaint Details
The allegation was that staff failed to properly assess residents after falls. Interviews with 7 staff members denied the allegation, and 6 residents interviewed could not corroborate it. Incident reports for 3 falls in the last 2 months showed proper assessment and follow-up. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Falls in last 2 months: 3Staff interviewed: 7Residents interviewed: 6
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Jose Villalobos
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation visit
Fernando Fierros
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager on report
Suzie Magpayo
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 2024-03-12 regarding pest control issues and improper disposal of a resident's personal belongings.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations that staff failed to keep the facility free of insects and that staff disposed of a resident's personal belongings without consent. Interviews, observations, and record reviews did not support the complaints, resulting in an unsubstantiated determination.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved two allegations: 1) Staff did not keep the facility free of insects, specifically roaches in a resident's room, and 2) Staff disposed of the resident's personal belongings without consent. Both allegations were unsubstantiated based on staff and resident interviews, observations, and documentation review.
Report Facts
Capacity: 280Census: 102Staff interviewed: 7Residents interviewed: 8Date pest control service: Oct 10, 2023Resident move-out date: Oct 31, 2023
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Jose Villalobos
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation visit
Fernando Fierros
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager on report
Suzie Magpayo
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
The inspection was an unannounced required 1-year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools to evaluate compliance with regulatory standards.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all inspected domains including infection control, operational requirements, physical plant safety, staffing, personnel records, resident records, planned activities, food service, medical and dental services, disaster preparedness, and care for residents with special health needs. No deficiencies were observed during the annual inspection.
Report Facts
Residents receiving hospice care: 8Staff files reviewed: 7Resident files reviewed: 10Fire and disaster drill date: Jun 15, 2023Emergency and Disaster Plan date: Jan 20, 2023Liability Insurance Amount: 5000000Hot water temperature range: 109.4-118.4
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Preciosa Magpayo
Administrator
Facility administrator who assisted with the inspection and whose certificate expires on 2023-08-10
Christine Wong
Licensing Evaluator
Licensing Program Analyst who conducted the inspection
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to investigate multiple allegations received on 03/29/2022 regarding resident care, food storage, activities, and contract provision at the facility.
Findings
The investigation found all allegations to be unsubstantiated based on interviews with staff and residents, record reviews, and observations. Residents and staff denied the allegations, and evidence showed adequate food availability, activities, and contract provision.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation addressed allegations that residents' needs were not being met, the facility was not storing an adequate amount of food, the facility was not providing activities, and the facility did not provide residents with a copy of the contract. All allegations were found unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Capacity: 280Census: 116
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Alberto Lopez
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation visit
Preciosa Magpayo
Executive Director
Facility administrator interviewed during investigation
Licensing Program Analyst Kruz Long conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an Annual Inspection.
Findings
The facility was found to be operating within licensed capacity and in compliance with state regulations including fire safety, resident care, staff training, and medication management. No deficiencies were observed during the visit.
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 280Census: 122Inspection duration: 4Staff records reviewed: 10Resident records reviewed: 10
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Suzie Preciosa Magpayo
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and named in report.
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 01/05/2022 regarding medication mismanagement, inadequate staff training, and inadequate staffing at the facility.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with residents and staff, review of medication administration records, and staff training documentation. The allegations were found to be unsubstantiated as residents and staff denied the claims and records supported adequate medication management, staff training, and staffing levels.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation addressed three allegations: 1) Staff mismanaging residents' medications, 2) Staff not adequately trained, and 3) Facility having inadequate staffing. Interviews with twelve residents and staff, as well as record reviews, did not support these allegations. The complaint was determined to be unsubstantiated.
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted to address the allegation that a resident was being charged for services not rendered.
Findings
The investigation found that the resident had signed an admission agreement but had not moved into the facility, although personal belongings were stored there. Staff and residents interviewed denied the allegation, and there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the complaint. The allegation was therefore unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that a resident was being charged monthly for services not rendered. The investigation was unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.
Report Facts
Capacity: 280Census: 117
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Jose Villalobos
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation
Fernando Fierros
Licensing Program Manager
Named in report header and signature
Suzie Magpayo
Administrator
Facility administrator met during investigation and exit interview
The inspection was an annual required visit to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulations, including infection control, resident safety, and staff documentation.
Findings
The inspection found the facility to be in compliance with all applicable regulations, including infection control, medication storage, emergency contacts, and safety equipment. No deficiencies were issued.
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation received on 2019-09-09 that the facility had roaches.
Findings
The investigation found one roach carcass under the stairway in the parking garage area, with the rest of the facility appearing clean. Interviews with residents indicated occasional sightings of roaches. The allegation was substantiated based on the preponderance of evidence.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated. The allegation was that the facility had roaches. The investigation included a site visit, interviews with residents, review of pest control service records, and a facility tour. The preponderance of evidence standard was met to substantiate the complaint.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by the sighting of 1 roach carcass under the stairway in the parking garage area and resident reports of roach sightings.
Type B
Report Facts
Capacity: 280Census: 113Deficiency due date: Jun 2, 2021
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Suzie Magpayo
Executive Director
Met with during inspection and involved in complaint findings
Kruz Long
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and signed the report
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations including facility disrepair, unsanitary conditions, pest infestation, inadequate food service, and failure to return residents' personal belongings.
Findings
The investigation substantiated allegations of facility disrepair related to roof leaks and elevator malfunction, and unsanitary conditions due to improper trash disposal. Allegations of roach infestation and inadequate food service were partially substantiated with some residents reporting cold food and occasional roaches but no infestation. The allegation of staff stealing residents' personal belongings was unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for allegations of facility disrepair and unsanitary conditions. The allegations of roach infestation and inadequate food service were partially substantiated, while the allegation of staff stealing residents' personal belongings was unsubstantiated.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 3
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Severity
The licensee did not ensure that resident roofs on the fourth floor are in good repair at all times, posing a potential health and safety risk.
Type B
The licensee did not ensure that the elevator is working properly, posing a potential health and safety or personal rights risk to residents.
Type B
The licensee did not ensure that the resident's trash is stored in a manner that will not attract insects or transmit any odor, posing a health and safety risk.
Type B
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 280Census: 113Plan of Correction due date: May 21, 2021
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Preciosa Magpayo
Administrator
Facility Administrator involved in interviews and findings
Cynthia D Chan
Licensing Program Analyst
Investigator conducting the complaint investigation
The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation following an allegation that a resident was molested while in care.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with residents and staff, as well as a review of records. No evidence was found to substantiate the allegation, and the complaint was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Complaint Details
The allegation was that a resident was molested while in care. Interviews with residents and staff indicated no knowledge or evidence of abuse. The allegation was unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Capacity: 280Census: 113
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kruz Long
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Fernando Fierros
Licensing Program Manager
Named in report as Licensing Program Manager
Suzie Magpayo
Executive Director
Facility representative met during investigation and exit interview
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations received on 2020-11-12 regarding facility disrepair, cleanliness, and presence of roaches.
Findings
The investigation substantiated allegations that the facility was in disrepair with roof leaks and that the facility was not clean due to trash disposal practices posing potential health risks. The allegation of roaches was found unsubstantiated based on interviews, observations, and pest control records.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for allegations of facility disrepair and uncleanliness, and unsubstantiated for the allegation of roaches. The investigation included interviews with residents and staff, review of repair invoices, cleaning logs, and pest control records.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 2
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Severity
Facility did not ensure roof leaks were completely repaired, with leaks and ceiling water stains observed in rooms #441, 421, and 401.
Type B
Facility protocol allowed residents to place trash outside their doors by 7:00pm for night shift housekeeper pickup, posing a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk.
Type B
Report Facts
Residents interviewed: 11Staff interviewed: 7Plan of Correction due date: Apr 29, 2021Facility capacity: 280Facility census: 112
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Mary G Flores
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation
Rebecca Orendain
Licensing Program Manager
Oversaw the complaint investigation
Preciosa Magpay
Administrator
Facility administrator interviewed during investigation
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