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Best Elder Care
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (661) 878-8105
- Address
- 37620 Simi Street
- 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
7 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
- 87705(k)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one objects which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87303(d)Type B
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 objects which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87468(a)(1)Type B
Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities-To be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, residents, and other persons.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted it was revealed that S2 engaged in an argument with R1 and S2 confirms their voice was "a little bit loud", which posed a personal rights violation to residents in care.
- 87355(e)(2)Type A
e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review...shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) or... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did request a transfer of a criminal record clearances for two(2) staff which poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to residents in care.
- 87468.1(a)(3)Type A
(a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights:(3) To be free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as S2 confirmed they took R1's walker to teach to them a lesson which poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to residents in care.
2022
- 87470(c)(1)(F)Type A
87470(c) Infection Control Requirements shall be developed by the licensee... (1) The Infection Control Plan shall include: (F) Staff shall demonstrate knowledge... appropriate to the job assigned and...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on an interview with the Administrator, the licensee/administrator stated that during a previous visit conducted by the credible witness, staff did not comply with the section cited above by not wearing masks, which poses and immediate Health and Safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87217(g)(B)Type A
87217 Safeguards for Resident Cash, Personal Property, and Valuables: (g) Each licensee shall maintain... accurate records of cash resources... including, but not limited to...: (B) An acceptable receipt where purchases are made for the resident, from his account, is the store receipt. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not maintain accurate records of cash resources and receipts which poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to residents in care.
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-10-09.
5 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 4 of 3 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Palmdale
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Best Elder Care licensed in California?
Yes, Best Elder Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2001.
How many citations does Best Elder Care have?
Best Elder Care has 7 citations on record: 4 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 10 visits (5 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Best Elder Care last inspected?
Best Elder Care was last inspected on October 9, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Best Elder Care?
Best Elder 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 Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Best Elder Care compare to other assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County?
Best Elder Care has 7 citations. The county average is 4.7 citations per facility. There are 1,820 assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Best Elder Care have any serious violations?
Best Elder Care has 4 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 Best Elder Care had any complaint inspections?
Best Elder Care has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 4 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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