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El Descanso Retirement Home
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 15 residents
- Phone
- (626) 967-2868
- Address
- 21020 E. Cienega Avenue
- 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
2 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
- 87303(e)(2)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in water temperature tested in bathrooms #2-5 between 115.5 - 127.5 which is not within the required 105-120 degrees F., which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 87303(a)Type B
Stove top burners in the kitchen are not working properly.Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-27.
6 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Covina
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is El Descanso Retirement Home licensed in California?
Yes, El Descanso Retirement Home is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1999.
How many citations does El Descanso Retirement Home have?
El Descanso Retirement Home has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 10 visits (6 inspections, 4 complaint visits).
When was El Descanso Retirement Home last inspected?
El Descanso Retirement Home was last inspected on March 27, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is El Descanso Retirement Home?
El Descanso Retirement Home is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 15 residents. It is located in Covina, Los Angeles County, California.
How does El Descanso Retirement Home compare to other assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County?
El Descanso Retirement Home has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 4.7 citations per facility. There are 1,820 assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does El Descanso Retirement Home have any serious violations?
El Descanso Retirement Home 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.
Has El Descanso Retirement Home had any complaint inspections?
El Descanso Retirement Home has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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