Inspection Reports for
Villa Christa
16421 Chanera Ave, Torrance, CA 90504, United States, CA, 90504
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)
0.8 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
80% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
4
3
2
1
0
Census
Latest occupancy rate
83% occupied
Based on a May 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.
Occupancy over time
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 5
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 30, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced required annual visit conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements using the CARE Inspection Tool.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations. The physical plant, bedrooms, bathrooms, common rooms, kitchen, medication management, files, safety measures, and infection control practices were all inspected and found to be satisfactory. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.
Report Facts
Residents receiving hospice care: 1
Fire extinguishers: 2
Perishable food supply: 3
Non-perishable food supply: 7
Water temperature: 106.7
Water temperature: 105.9
Water temperature: 107.5
Emergency drill date: Mar 10, 2025
Fire inspection date: Apr 22, 2025
Emergency and Disaster Plan update date: May 25, 2025
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Arlene Feliciano | Administrator | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and participated in exit interview. |
| Wendy Gibbs | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the unannounced required annual inspection. |
| Eva M Alvarez | Licensing Program Manager | Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 5
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 30, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced required annual inspection conducted using the CARE Inspection Tool to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The facility was found to be clean, well-maintained, and in compliance with all applicable regulations. No deficiencies were observed or cited during the inspection. Infection control practices were adequate, and all safety and operational standards were met.
Report Facts
Residents receiving hospice care: 1
Fire extinguishers: 2
Food supply duration: 3
Food supply duration: 7
Administrator certificate expiration: 2026
Licensing fees due date: 2025
Water temperature: 105.9
Water temperature: 107.5
Water temperature: 106.7
Last fire inspection date: Apr 22, 2025
Last emergency drill date: Mar 10, 2025
Emergency and Disaster Plan update date: May 25, 2025
Liability insurance expiration: Dec 29, 2025
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Wendy Gibbs | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection and authored the report. |
| Arlene Feliciano | Administrator | Facility administrator met during inspection and participated in exit interview. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 5
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jun 14, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced annual required visit conducted using the CARE Inspection Tool to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to be sanitary, appropriately furnished, and compliant with infection control and safety requirements. However, a deficiency was cited for a resident diagnosed with dementia who did not have a current medical and appraisal assessment, with the last assessment dated 2019.
Deficiencies (1)
Resident diagnosed with dementia (R1) does not have a current medical and appraisal assessment; last assessment was in 2019.
Report Facts
Capacity: 6
Census: 5
Fine amount: 100
POC Due Date: Jun 28, 2024
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Arlene Feliciano | Administrator | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and involved in exit interview |
| Ernand Dabuet | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection and authored the report |
| Janae Hammond | Supervisor | Supervisor overseeing the inspection |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 5
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jun 14, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced annual required visit conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing regulations using the CARE Inspection Tool.
Findings
The facility was found to be sanitary, appropriately furnished, and compliant with infection control practices. However, a deficiency was noted where a resident diagnosed with dementia did not have a current medical assessment and appraisal, with the last assessment dated 2019.
Deficiencies (1)
Resident diagnosed with dementia (R1) does not have a current medical and appraisal assessment; last assessment was in 2019.
Report Facts
Capacity: 6
Census: 5
PPE supply: 30
Water temperature: 105.6
Facility temperature: 73
Fine amount: 100
POC due date: Jun 28, 2024
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ernand Dabuet | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection and authored the report |
| Janae Hammond | Licensing Program Manager | Supervisor of the inspection |
| Arlene Feliciano | Administrator | Facility administrator met during inspection and involved in exit interview |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 5
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 22, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced 1-year annual inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements and assess the facility's condition and operations.
Findings
The facility was found to be clean, sanitary, and appropriately furnished with no deficiencies cited. Safety equipment was operational, and medication administration records were accurate and well maintained.
Report Facts
Fire extinguisher service date: Jan 27, 2023
Water temperature range: 113.5
Facility temperature: 75
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| David España | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection visit |
| Arlene Feliciano | Administrator | Facility administrator who assisted with the inspection |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 5
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 22, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced 1-year annual inspection visit was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements for the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
Findings
The facility was found to be sanitary, appropriately furnished, and in compliance with regulations. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection.
Report Facts
Fire extinguishers: 2
Water temperature: 113.5
Facility temperature: 75
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| David España | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection and met with the administrator. |
| Arlene Feliciano | Administrator | Facility administrator who assisted with the inspection. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 5
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jun 20, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted following a complaint received on 2023-01-11 regarding the facility staff not issuing a proper refund.
Complaint Details
Complaint was substantiated. The allegation that facility staff did not issue a proper refund was confirmed based on interviews and record reviews.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that the facility failed to provide a refund of pre-admission fees to the authorized representative as required by Title 22 regulations. The admissions agreement lacked a refund clause, and the licensee did not return advanced monthly fees to the responsible party.
Deficiencies (1)
Admissions Agreement Refund conditions not met; facility policy concerning refunds, including conditions under which a refund for advanced monthly fees will be returned in the event of a resident’s death, was not properly documented or followed.
Report Facts
Capacity: 6
Census: 5
Deficiencies cited: 1
Plan of Correction due date: Jun 23, 2023
Plan of Correction due date: Jun 30, 2023
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Randle | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report |
| Arlene Feliciano | Administrator | Facility administrator who admitted refund was not provided |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 5
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jun 20, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by a complaint received on 2023-01-11 regarding the facility staff not issuing a proper refund.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the authorized representative was not provided a refund for pre-admission fees. The allegation was substantiated after investigation, with the facility failing to provide a refund as required by Title 22 regulations.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility administrator admitted a refund was not provided to the responsible party for pre-admission fees. The allegation was substantiated based on interviews and record reviews, citing a violation of Title 22 regulations related to refund policies.
Deficiencies (1)
Admissions Agreement Refund conditions not met; facility policy concerning refunds, including conditions for refunding advanced monthly fees, was not followed.
Report Facts
Capacity: 6
Census: 5
Deficiency Type: 1
Plan of Correction Due Date: Jun 23, 2023
Plan of Correction Due Date: Jun 30, 2023
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Randle | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report |
| Arlene Feliciano | Administrator | Facility administrator who admitted the refund was not provided |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 5
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 5, 2022
Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Jeremiah Randle conducted an unannounced annual required and infection control visit to the facility.
Findings
The facility was found to be in good repair with no observed deficiencies. Infection control practices were observed and found compliant, including sanitizing stations, visitor screening, PPE availability, and mask usage.
Report Facts
Residents ambulatory: 2
Residents non-ambulatory: 3
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 2
Hot water temperature: 112
PPE supply duration: 30
Fire drill date: 202103
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Randle | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection and evaluation |
| Arlene Feliciano | Administrator | Facility administrator present during inspection |
| Maria Torres | House Manager | Met by Licensing Program Analyst during inspection |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 5
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 5, 2022
Visit Reason
An unannounced annual required and infection control visit was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to be in good repair with no observed deficiencies. Infection control practices were in place, medications and files were properly stored and current, and safety equipment was operational.
Report Facts
Residents ambulatory: 2
Residents non-ambulatory: 3
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 2
Hot water temperature: 112
PPE supply duration: 30
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Arlene Feliciano | Administrator | Administrator met during inspection and involved in facility tour |
| Maria Torres | House Manager | House Manager met during inspection |
| Jeremiah Randle | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection visit |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 6
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 24, 2021
Visit Reason
An unannounced annual required visit was conducted with a primary focus on Infection Control measures using the new CARE Inspection Tool.
Findings
The facility was found to be sanitary, appropriately furnished, and compliant with Title 22 regulations. Infection control practices were observed to be in place, including screening protocols, PPE supply, and face coverings. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection visit.
Report Facts
Water temperature: 108.4
Water temperature: 109.7
Facility temperature: 75
PPE supply: 30
Fire extinguishers: 1
Resident rooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Arlene Feliciano | Administrator | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection |
| Don Senaha | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection visit |
| Eva M Alvarez | Supervisor | Supervisor overseeing the inspection |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 6
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 24, 2021
Visit Reason
An unannounced annual required visit was conducted with a primary focus on Infection Control measures using the new CARE Inspection Tool.
Findings
The facility was found to be sanitary, appropriately furnished, and compliant with infection control protocols. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection visit.
Report Facts
Water temperature: 108.4
Water temperature: 109.7
Facility temperature: 75
PPE supply: 30
Fire extinguishers: 1
Resident rooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Arlene Feliciano | Administrator | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection |
| Don Senaha | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection |
| Eva M Alvarez | Licensing Program Manager | Named in report header and signature |
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