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The Burlington
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 22 residents
- Phone
- (760) 376-1365
- Address
- 13 Sycamore Dr
- Licensed since
Kern County context
150*CCLD
Total facilities
6.9*CCLD
Avg citations
9.6*CCLD
Avg visits
3.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
8 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 87465(h)(6)Type B
Based on interview conducted, observation, and records reviewed, LPA, A1 and S1 observed R3’s medication Spiriva Respimat inhaler filled on 09/24/25 and medication Levocetirizine filled on 10/09/25 not record in Centrally Stored Medication (Lic 622) record, poses/posed a potential health and safety and personal rights risk to the resident in care.
- 87608(a)(3)Type B
Based on observation and records reviewed, R2 was observed laying in hospital bed with half rails up. There is no doctor’s order for half rail bed for R2, which poses/posed a potential health and safety and personal rights risk to the resident in care.
- 87608(a)(5)(B)Type B
Based on observation, records reviewed, and interview conducted, R1 is on hospice care was observed laying in bed using a hospital bed with full rail with doctor’s order for half rail bed, which poses/posed a potential health and safety and personal rights risk to the resident in care.
- 87608(a)(5)(B)Type B
87608(a)(5)(B) Bed rails that extend the entire length of the bed are prohibited except for residents who are currently receiving hospice care and have a hospice care plan that specifies the need for full bed rails.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, observation and records reviewed, R1 is not on hospice care was observed lying bed using a hospital bed with full rail with no doctor’s order, which poses/posed a potential health and safety and personal rights risk to the resident in care.
- 87468.2(a)(8)Type A
87468.2 (a)(8) In addition to the rights listed in Section 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities, residents in privately operated residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (8) To be free from neglect, financial exploitation, involuntary seclusion, punishment, humiliation, intimidation, and verbal, mental, physical, or sexual abuse.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, S1 and R1 had a verbal altercation after R1 continuously squirt S1 with a water gun which poses an immediate health and safety risks to persons in care.
2024
- 87705(f)(1)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA and Licensee observed at approximately 1:35PM, a shovel placed against the facility wall outside room 6 patio. At approximately 1:48PM, LPA and L1 observed a tool set and automatic screwdriver stored in between the kitchen counter unlock accessible to residents in care this poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87303(a)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA and L1 observed at approximately 1:50PM, a hole in the wall under kitchen sink, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to person in care.
- 87468(a)(1)Type A
Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, residents, and other persons.This requirement was not met: Based on interviews conducted, it was confirmed, S1 called R1 inappropriate names and did not speak to residents at the facility in an appropriate manner when approaching residents which poses an immediately health and safety and personal rights risk to the person in care.
Inspection record
25 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-05-14.
2 routine inspections, 15 complaint visits. 12 complaints on record, 3 of 12 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Burlington licensed in California?
Yes, The Burlington is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.
How many citations does The Burlington have?
The Burlington has 8 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 25 visits (2 inspections, 15 complaint visits, 8 other visits).
When was The Burlington last inspected?
The Burlington was last inspected on May 14, 2026 (1 week ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is The Burlington?
The Burlington is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 22 residents. It is located in Wofford Heights, Kern County, California.
How does The Burlington compare to other assisted living facilities in Kern County?
The Burlington has 8 citations. The county average is 6.9 citations per facility. There are 150 assisted living facilities in Kern County.
Does The Burlington have any serious violations?
The Burlington has 3 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has The Burlington had any complaint inspections?
The Burlington has received 15 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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