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Tita Guest House
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (818) 775-9914
- Address
- 8437 Vanalden Avenue
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
1,826*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
13 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.
2026
- 87705(c)(5)(A)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Medical Assessment for R1 is not updated which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87465(a)(6)Type B
Maintain records of centrally stored medication dosages
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Medications records were inconsistent which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87608(a)(3)Type B
Maintain physician order documentation in resident record
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. R2, R3 and R4 have half rails without a physician order which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87608(a)(5)(B)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not obtaining a full bedrail doctor's order for R1 (who is not currently on hospice), which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87633(b)Type B
Facility must keep complete hospice care plan on file
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There was no hospice care plan from the facility for R6 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87217(g)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LIC 621 is not complete for R1, R4 and R5 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87456(a)(2)Type B
Perform a pre-admission resident appraisal
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. R6's file does not have a pre-admission appraisal which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87456(a)(3)Type B
Obtain and evaluate recent medical assessment
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There were no record of a recent medical assessment for R6 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87463(a)Type B
Update reappraisal at required intervals
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Appraisal Needs and Services plan for R2, R3 and R5 were not updated which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 87458(a)Type B
Obtain baseline medical assessment before resident admission
Based on LPA's record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one (1) out of six (6) residents did not have medical assessment on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87705(c)(5)(A)Type B
Based on LPA's record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one (1) out of two (2) dementia residents did not have current medical assessment on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87457(c)Type B
Complete admission suitability appraisal
Based on LPA's record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one (1) out of six (6) residents did not have pre admission appraisal on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 87202(a)Type A
Maintain fire clearance before retaining specified persons
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one (1) out of five (5) bedrooms. Bedroom 5 has a resident in the room which according to fire clearance/facility sketch is designated as a staff master bedroom and not as a resident's bedroom, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-01-16.
3 routine inspections.
- Inspection9 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
13 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Northridge
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Tita Guest House licensed in California?
Yes, Tita Guest House is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2011.
How many citations does Tita Guest House have?
Tita Guest House has 13 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 12 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (3 inspections).
When was Tita Guest House last inspected?
Tita Guest House was last inspected on January 16, 2026 (about 5 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Tita Guest House?
Tita Guest House 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 Northridge, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Tita Guest House compare to other assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County?
Tita Guest House has 13 citations. The county average is 4.7 citations per facility. There are 1,826 assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Tita Guest House have any serious violations?
Tita Guest House 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.
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