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The British Home in California Ltd
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 41 residents
- Phone
- (626) 355-7240
- Address
- 647 Manzanita Ave
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
1,820*CCLD
Total facilities
4.7*CCLD
Avg citations
9.4*CCLD
Avg visits
4.1*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
6 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.
2024
- 87202(a)Type B
Based on record review, the Administrator did not comply with the section cited above in that the Administrator was not able to provide LPA the appropriate fire clearance approved by the city for retaining bedridden and dementia residents which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to residents in care.
- 87555(b)(25)Type A
Based on observation, the Administrator did not comply with the section cited above in that LPAs observed a bottle of bleach in the food pantry which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to residents in care.
- 87618(b)(3)(A)Type B
Based on observation, record review, the Administrator did not comply with the section cited above in that the Administrator has not notified the local fire department of oxygen use in the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to residents in care.
- 87208(c)Type B
Based on record review, the Administrator did not comply with the section cited above in that Dementia plan has not been added to the Plan of Operation which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to residents in care.
2022
- 87211(a)(1)Type B
Reporting Requirements. A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence of any of the events specified in (A) through (D). This report shall include the resident's name, age, sex and date of admission; date and nature of event; attending physician's name, findings, and treatment, if any; and disposition of the case. This requirement is not being met as evidenced by:Interviews conducted with staff and records reviewed confirmed that R1 sustained a fall on the morning of 9/8/22, at 5:30am. Facility staff failed to inform the family regarding the fall incident involving R1.
- 87468.1(a)(11)Type B
87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities....(a) Residents...shall have all of the following personal rights:(11)To have their visitors, including ombudspersons..permitted to visit privately...without prior notice,..provided that the rights of other residents are not infringed upon. The requirement is not met as evidenced by: On 3/09/2021, Administrator refused OMB to visit and check-in with residents. OMBs are essential visitors and should have not been refused entry.This possess a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-05-01.
5 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Sierra Madre
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The British Home in California Ltd licensed in California?
Yes, The British Home in California Ltd is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1976.
How many citations does The British Home in California Ltd have?
The British Home in California Ltd has 6 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (5 inspections, 4 complaint visits).
When was The British Home in California Ltd last inspected?
The British Home in California Ltd was last inspected on May 1, 2026 (3 weeks ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is The British Home in California Ltd?
The British Home in California Ltd is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), which provides a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing with a licensed capacity of 41 residents. It is located in Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County, California.
How does The British Home in California Ltd compare to other assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County?
The British Home in California Ltd has 6 citations. The county average is 4.7 citations per facility. There are 1,820 assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does The British Home in California Ltd have any serious violations?
The British Home in California Ltd has 1 Type A citation 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 British Home in California Ltd had any complaint inspections?
The British Home in California Ltd has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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