Skip to main content

Inspection visit

Complaint

REDONDO BEACH ELDERLY HOMELicense 1976083761 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

LPA also interviewed resident 1-2 (R1-R2) and attempted to interview residents 3-9 (R3-R9) during the visit. On 2/6/2026 At 8:45 AM, LPA was able to conduct an interview with S1. Investigation revealed the following: Allegation: Staff did not prevent a resident from eloping from the facility. LPA conducted interviews and 3 out of 5 staff members stated R1 did elope from the facility without staff knowledge. The interview with S1 stated R1 had eloped from the facility without staff’s knowledge and located about 8:00AM the same day. The interviews conducted with Staff 2-3 (S2-S3) stated they were not scheduled to work during the incident but heard about R1 eloping from the facility. Staff members 4-5 (S4-S5) also stated R1 did elope from the facility on January 16, 2026, at approximately 7:00 AM and was found approximately about 8:00AM the same day. LPA interviewed Resident 1 (R1), who stated they left the facility but were unable to provide specific details about the incident. Resident 2 (R2) stated they have not left the facility but expressed a desire to return to their home. LPA attempted to interview Residents 3- 9 (R3–R9); however, they were asleep during the visit and could not be interviewed. Upon arrival, LPA observed that the auditory alert device at the front entry was turned on and approximately about 10:40 AM it was turned off by S4 and later turned back on at approximately about 12:00 PM. Based on interviews conducted, observations and records reviewed the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 and Chapter 8 are being cited on the attached LIC-9099D. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was provided to Area Manager- Irene Formentera at the conclusion of the visit with appeal rights.

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

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.

  • Care and supervision as defined by statute and rules

    Basic services shall at a minimum include:Care and supervision as defined in Section 87101(e)(3) and Health and Safety Code section 1569.2(c).This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted on February 5, 2026, and February 6, 2026, at approximately 7:00–8:00 AM, it was determined that R1 eloped from the facility without staff’s knowledge. This incident poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(d)Type A

    Auditory exit monitoring for elopement risk

    (d) The licensee shall ensure that the facility has an auditory device or other staff alert feature to monitor exits on exterior doors and perimeter fence gates accessible to those residents who may be at risk for elopement, as defined in Section 87101, Definitions. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Based on LPA observations on February 5, 2026, staff intermittently turned the auditory alert device on and off at the front entry door. Staff were advised that the device must remain activated continuously.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 6, 2026 inspection of REDONDO BEACH ELDERLY HOME?

This was a complaint inspection of REDONDO BEACH ELDERLY HOME on February 6, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to REDONDO BEACH ELDERLY HOME on February 6, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Basic services shall at a minimum include:Care and supervision as defined in Section 87101(e)(3) and Health and Safety C..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

Share this reportEmail

Next steps

If this is your facility,claim this pageand correct anything the record gets wrong. Free.

Researching this visit professionally?Book a 15-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.

Data from CCLD public records. Last updated . If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.