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Elder Creek Villa Iii

License 197606229Residential Care - ElderlySaugus, CA
19 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
6 residents
Phone
(661) 713-0313
Address
28835 Seco Canyon Road
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

19 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

  • 87412(a)(11)Type A

    Personnel RecordsPersonnel records: (a)Th e licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (11)A health screening as specified in Section 87411, Personnel Requirements - General. This requirement was not met, evidenced by, based on, staff Allen, did not have a current health screening during today's visit, which is a health and safety risk to residents and staff in care.

  • 87633(h)(1)Type B

    Based on today's observations and recored review, the facility has a hospice waiver for (2); but has accepted an additonal (2) residents without requesting for an exception or hospice waiver increase; which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87506(b)Type B

    Based on observations and record review (2) residents incomplete Licensing documents in files; which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87407(k)Type B

    Administrator Recertification Requirements: (k) Whenever a certified administrator assumes or relinquishes responsibility for administering a residential care facility for the elderly, he or she shall provide written notice, within thirty (30) days, to: This requirement was not met, evidenced by, during today's annual inspection, LPA observed the current Administrator's certificate expired 01/16/2025. LPA was informed the son will be taking over as Administrator for the facility.

  • 87204(a)Type B

    Based on today's observations and recored review, the facility has a hospice waiver for (2); but has accepted an additonal (2) residents without requesting for an exception or hospice waiver increase; which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

2024

  • 87455(c)Type A

    (c) No resident shall be accepted or retained if any of the following apply: This requirement was not met, evidenced by, during today's annual inspection, LPA observed the facility retained (2) residents that were bedridden and one had a prohibited health condition (colostomy) bag, resident#1. This is an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care and an immediate civil penalty will be assessed and an immediate $500.00 civil penalty will be assessed.

  • 87457(c)Type B

    Based on today's annual inspection and record review, all residents 1-5, per LIC858, were missing important and required licensing documents, such as physician reports, re and pre-appraisal, needs and service plan, functional capabilities documents. This is a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87457(c)(1)Type B

    Based on today's annual inspection and record review, all residents 1-5, per LIC858, were missing important and required licensing documents, such as physician reports, re and pre-appraisal, needs and service plan, functional capabilities documents. This is a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87555(b)(23)Type A

    Based on today's annual inspection for the facility's food supply, LPA observed food to be not properly wrapped, opened, old and freezer burned. This is a immediate health and safety risk to residents in care. POC cleared, food was discarded.

  • 87555(b)(28)Type A

    Based on today's annual inspection for the facility's food supply, LPA observed food to be not properly wrapped, opened, old and freezer burned. This is a immediate health and safety risk to residents in care. POC cleared, food was discarded

  • 87412(a)(13)Type A

    Based on annual inspection, the Administrator's son's family, wife visited the facility, and according to the personnel summary, the wife did not have a fingerprint clearance or was associated to the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87202(a)Type A

    Based on today's annual inspection and observation and record review for resident # 1 and 4, both are bedridden, and the facility did not have a fire clearance for bedridden clients. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. An immediate civil penalty in the amount of $500 will be fined.

  • 87202(a)(2)Type A

    Based on today's annual inspection and observation and record review for resident # 1 and 4, both are bedridden, and the facility did not have a fire clearance for bedridden clients. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87208(d)Type A

    Based on today's annual inspection and observation and record review for resident # 1 and 4, both are bedridden, and the facility does not have a fire clearance for bedridden clients. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to resident in care.

  • 87305(b)Type B

    This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on today's physical plant inspection, LPA observed the facility built an additional sleeping room in the garage for staff. LPA reviewed the original facility sketch, and the additional room was not included when the application was submitted. This is a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

2023

  • 1569.618(c)(3)Type B

    Based on record review, LPA observed staff #1 (S1) not to have current first aid or CPR training. Certifcate had expired 2/2021. This poses as a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(c)(5)Type B

    Based on resident record review, LPA observed resident #1 (R1) not having a current physician report, who is diagnosed with dementia. The last report observed was date 07/2019. This poses as a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87305(a)Type B

    Based on today's physical plant inspection, LPA observed the facility built an additional sleeping room in the garage for staff. LPA reviewed the original facility sketch, and the additonal room was not included when the application was submitted. This is a potential health and safey risk to residents in care. This poses as a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

2022

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Storage Space: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by a report (S223) received stating that during a visit on 3/17/21 the reporting party observed Clorox, glass cleaner, dishwasher pod and sharp kitchen tools acceessible to the residents. This posses an immediate health and safety risk to the residents in care.

Inspection record

11 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-05-20.

5 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 3 of 4 substantiated.

19 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed assisted living facilities in Saugus

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Elder Creek Villa Iii licensed in California?

Yes, Elder Creek Villa Iii is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2005.

How many citations does Elder Creek Villa Iii have?

Elder Creek Villa Iii has 19 citations on record: 9 Type A (more serious) and 10 Type B citations. It has received 11 visits (5 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 2 other visits).

When was Elder Creek Villa Iii last inspected?

Elder Creek Villa Iii was last inspected on May 20, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.

What type of assisted living facility is Elder Creek Villa Iii?

Elder Creek Villa Iii 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 Saugus, Los Angeles County, California.

How does Elder Creek Villa Iii compare to other assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County?

Elder Creek Villa Iii has 19 citations. The county average is 4.7 citations per facility. There are 1,820 assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County.

Does Elder Creek Villa Iii have any serious violations?

Elder Creek Villa Iii has 9 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 Elder Creek Villa Iii had any complaint inspections?

Elder Creek Villa Iii has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

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