Inspection Reports for
The Lakes at Banning
5801 Sun Lakes Blvd, Banning, CA 92220, USA, CA, 92220
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
0.7 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
83% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
4
3
2
1
0
Occupancy
Latest occupancy rate
48% occupied
Based on a January 2026 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Occupancy rate over time
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 132
Capacity: 276
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 22, 2026
Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analysts conducted an unannounced required annual inspection of the Residential Care Facility for Elderly to assess compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies cited. Inspections included physical plant, food service, health-related services, and record reviews, all meeting regulatory standards.
Report Facts
Resident medications reviewed: 7
Resident files reviewed: 8
Staff files reviewed: 9
Resident bedrooms inspected: 7
Resident bathrooms inspected: 5
Resident bedroom alarms tested: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Cristina Ceballos | Executive Director | Met during inspection and exit interview |
| Sarina Ramirez | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted inspection and signed report |
| Eldin Serrano | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted inspection |
| Karen Clemons | Licensing Program Manager | Named in report header |
Inspection Report
Census: 135
Capacity: 276
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Nov 25, 2025
Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analysts conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a Health and Safety check and discuss the purpose of the visit with the Executive Director.
Findings
Deficiencies were cited based on observation, record review, and interviews, specifically that staff were not aware they need to report a special incident report when residents refuse medication, which poses a potential risk to resident health and safety.
Deficiencies (1)
Licensee/Executive Director did not ensure staff are submitting special incident reports to CCLD when residents refused medication which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of residents in care.
Report Facts
Deficiency count: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Cristina Ceballos | Executive Director | Met with Licensing Program Analysts during inspection and named in findings related to staff training |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 139
Capacity: 276
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 20, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations that staff do not timely respond to residents' alerts and that staff do not provide adequate food service.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included untimely staff response to resident alerts and inadequate food service. Interviews with staff and residents, as well as observations, did not provide sufficient evidence to prove the allegations.
Findings
The investigation found the allegations to be unsubstantiated based on interviews with staff and residents, observations, and pertinent documents. Residents reported varied response times to call pendants but generally timely staff attendance, and most residents expressed satisfaction with the food service.
Report Facts
Staff interviewed: 4
Residents interviewed: 6
Facility capacity: 276
Facility census: 139
Call pendant response time: 6.6
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sarina Ramirez | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Cristina Ceballos | Executive Director | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 132
Capacity: 276
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 21, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that staff did not keep the facility free of insects.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff did not keep the facility free of insects. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found no evidence of flies around dining areas or food, and interviews with staff and residents revealed no concerns about insects. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Report Facts
Capacity: 276
Census: 132
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Magda Malcore | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Karen Clemons | Licensing Program Manager | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Cristina Ceballos | Executive Director | Met with investigators during the visit |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 131
Capacity: 276
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 6, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 2025-07-29 regarding pest presence and disrepair of the facility bus.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included staff not ensuring the facility was free of pests and the facility bus not being in good repair. Both allegations were not corroborated by the investigation.
Findings
The investigation found no evidence to corroborate the allegations. The facility was found to have a pest control contract and a recent health inspection rating of A, and the bus was observed to be in good repair with required permits and clearances. The allegations were determined to be unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 276
Census: 131
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Eldin Serrano | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report |
| Karen Clemons | Licensing Program Manager | Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report |
| Cristina Ceballos | Executive Director | Facility representative met during the investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 121
Capacity: 276
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 20, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation that staff did not provide adequate supervision, resulting in residents engaging in a physical altercation and a resident sustaining an injury.
Complaint Details
The complaint was unsubstantiated, meaning there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur.
Findings
The investigation found that Resident 1 sustained an injury due to a fall caused by their sandals after being redirected by staff. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated based on observations, interviews, and documents.
Report Facts
Capacity: 276
Census: 121
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sarina Ramirez | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Cristina Ceballos | Executive Director | Met with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 113
Capacity: 276
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 24, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted following a complaint received on 2025-04-21 regarding a resident sustaining unexplained bruising.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that a resident sustained unexplained bruising. The investigation was unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence to prove the alleged violation.
Findings
The investigation found that although a resident sustained unexplained bruising, there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation. Staff suspected another resident may have caused the bruising, but due to memory care conditions, the cause could not be confirmed. The complaint was determined to be unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Complaint Control Number: 56
Capacity: 276
Census: 113
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sarina Ramirez | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Eldin Serrano | Licensing Program Analyst | Assisted in conducting the complaint investigation |
| Cristina Ceballos | Executive Director | Met with investigators and discussed the purpose of the visit |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 115
Capacity: 276
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 16, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to allegations received on 2025-04-14 regarding inadequate food service, unmet resident care needs, and improper maintenance of laundry equipment.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated, meaning there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur.
Findings
The investigation found all allegations to be unsubstantiated based on interviews with staff and residents, observations, and record reviews. Staff provide adequate food service, meet residents' care needs, and properly maintain laundry equipment.
Report Facts
Staff interviewed: 4
Residents interviewed: 8
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sarina Ramirez | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Cristina Ceballos | Executive Director | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and exit interview |
| Karen Clemons | Licensing Program Manager | Named in report as Licensing Program Manager |
| Lori Matsushita | Administrator | Facility Administrator named in report |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 111
Capacity: 276
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 19, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that a resident was pushed by an unknown person.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that a resident was pushed by an unknown person. The complaint was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found that Resident 1 wandered into another resident's room, causing Resident 2 to become agitated and push Resident 1. Staff intervened and Resident 1 was treated for a head hematoma. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Report Facts
Capacity: 276
Census: 111
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sarina Ramirez | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Araceli Peters | Business Office Manager | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and exit interview |
| Karen Clemons | Licensing Program Manager | Named as Licensing Program Manager on report |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 105
Capacity: 276
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Feb 6, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted due to allegations that staff stole multiple residents' personal property.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged staff stole multiple residents' personal property. The allegation was substantiated based on the preponderance of evidence standard after interviews and record review.
Findings
The investigation found that several residents had items stolen over time, and the facility failed to follow safeguards for residents' personal property, posing a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk. The allegation was substantiated based on interviews and record review.
Deficiencies (1)
Facility did not follow safeguards for residents' personal property regulation due to several residents having their personal belongings stolen, posing a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Capacity: 276
Census: 105
Plan of Correction Due Date: Feb 14, 2025
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sarina Ramirez | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report |
| Cristina Ceballos | Executive Director | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and received report |
| Lori Matsushita | Administrator | Facility administrator who conducted internal investigation and agreed to plan of correction |
| Karen Clemons | Licensing Program Manager | Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation |
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Census: 99
Capacity: 276
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 6, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a pre-licensing visit for a Change of Ownership evaluation to operate a Residential Care for the Elderly facility with a total capacity of 276 residents.
Findings
The facility was found to be in good repair with no hazards observed. All required safety and operational elements were in place, including locked medication areas, sufficient linens, food safety, and posted required notices. The pre-licensing inspection was completed with no corrections needed, and the facility appears ready for licensure.
Report Facts
Capacity: 276
Census: 99
Hot water temperature range: 105
Hot water temperature range: 114
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 9
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sarina Ramirez | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the announced visit and evaluation |
| Shlomo Aron | Licensee | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit |
| Lori Matsushita | Administrator/Director | Named as facility administrator/director |
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Census: 100
Capacity: 276
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Nov 18, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as part of the Change of Ownership (CHOW) application process and involved a COMP II telephone interview to verify the applicant/administrator's understanding of community care facility licensing laws and readiness for licensing.
Findings
The applicant and administrator demonstrated understanding of licensing laws, facility operation, activities, transportation, staffing requirements, unusual incidents reporting, and general provisions for pre-licensing readiness. Identification was verified and required documentation obtained.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lori Matsushita | Administrator | Applicant/administrator participating in COMP II interview |
| Steven Aron | Participant in COMP II interview | |
| Jude De La Concepcion | Licensing Program Manager | Named in report |
| Dianne Ramos | Licensing Program Analyst | Named in report |
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