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Better Living and Care
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (323) 651-2733
- Address
- 734 North La Jolla Avenue
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
1,833*CCLD
Total facilities
4.6*CCLD
Avg citations
9.3*CCLD
Avg visits
4.0*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
4 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
- 87355(e)Type A
Address and clearance obligations before facility work
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 Staff members did not have fingerprint clearance prior to working at the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87411(f)Type B
Health screening and fitness requirements
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 staff member was missing their health screening report with tuberculosis results which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 1569.311Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one carbon monoxide detector, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 87465(g)Type A
Call 9-1-1 for imminent health threats
The licensee shall immediately telephone 9-1-1 if an injury or other circumstance has resulted in an imminent threat to a resident’s health including, but not limited to, an apparent life-threatening medical crisis except as specified in Sections 87469(c)(2), (c)(3), or (c)(4). This requirement is not as evidenced by:Based on IB Investigator record review and interview, the llicensee did not immediately call 911 after the incident regarding R1 which poses an immediate health risk to the resident in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-09-14.
4 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Los Angeles
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Better Living and Care licensed in California?
Yes, Better Living and Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1997.
How many citations does Better Living and Care have?
Better Living and Care has 4 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 6 visits (4 inspections, 2 complaint visits).
When was Better Living and Care last inspected?
Better Living and Care was last inspected on September 14, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Better Living and Care?
Better Living and Care is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 6 residents. It is located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Better Living and Care compare to other assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County?
Better Living and Care has 4 citations, which is below the county average of 4.6 citations per facility. There are 1,833 assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Better Living and Care have any serious violations?
Better Living and Care 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 Better Living and Care had any complaint inspections?
Better Living and Care has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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