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Sedona Guest Home
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (310) 792-9020
- Address
- 21635 Howard Street
- 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
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
- 87405(d)(1)(2)Type B
87405 Administrator - Qualifications and Duties (d) The administrator shall have the qualifications specified in Sections 87405(d).... If the licensee is also the administrator, all requirements for an administrator shall apply. (1) Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision... (2) Knowledge of and ability to conform to the applicable laws, rules and regulations. This requirement is not met, as evidenced by: The administrator's failure to conform to the applicable laws, rules, and regulations led to multiple deficiencies in annual inspection 05/07/25. This poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
- 87465(h)(2)Type A
Store centrally held medications in locked secure place
87465(h)(2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation LPA observed medications are not stored and locked securely and accessible to residents.This poses an immediate health and safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 8721187211(a)(1)(A)Type B
87211 Reporting Requirements (a) licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department... (1) A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency... within seven days..(A) Death of any resident from any cause regardless of where the death occurred... This requirement is not met as evidence by:Based on interview with stafff, Licensee failed to report death of resident 04/09/25 who was on hospice care. This poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
- 87411(c)(1)Type B
First aid training requirements
87411(c)(1) Staff providing care shall receive appropriate training in first aid from persons qualified by such agencies as the American Red Cross. This requirement is not as evidence by: Based on observtationa and records review staff had 3 expired first aid CPR certificates. This poses a potential health and safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87305(a)(b)Type B
87305 Alterations to Existing Building or New Facilities (a) Prior to construction or alterations, all facilities shall obtain a building permit.The licensing agency may require the facility to acquire a local building inspection...to health and safety exists. This requirement is not as evidence by: Based on observtation and records review the facility failed to notify CCL of alterataions done to the garage as a 2 bedroom living space added to the physical plant. This poses a potential health and safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 47465(d)(3)Type B
47465 If the resident is unable to determine... following requirements are met: (3)The date and time the PRN medication was taken, the dosage taken, and the resident's response shall be documented and maintained in the resident's facility record. This requirement is not as evidence by: Based on observtation and records review staff had incomplete (MAR) since 04/09/2025 This poses a potential health and safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 87633(a)(1)Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The facility did not have a hospice waiver on file
2023
- 87608(a)(3)Type B
Maintain physician order documentation in resident record
Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having residents lacking physician orders for bed rails which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87608(a)(5)(B)Type B
Based on LPA's observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having two residents without having physician orders for postural supports which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.319(a)Type B
Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having a public device available for tele-health visits for residents which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87506(b)(16)Type B
Track resident cash safeguard records
Based on LPA's record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in missing two (2) out of four (4) residents safeguards for property values which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87463(c)Type B
Document behavioral expression and related causes
Based on LPA's record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in missing three (3) out of four (4) residents updated medical assessment paperwork which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87468(c)(2)(A)Type B
RCFE complaint poster posting requirements
Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in lacking the above mentioned poster availability which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87506(a)Type B
Maintain separate complete record for each resident
Based on LPA's record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having missing resident documents: admission agreements with client signature, updated medical assessments, appraisal/needs & services plans as well as medical consent forms present which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87309(a)Type B
Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended
Based on LPA's observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in displaying cleaning solutions and knives available to residents in care which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87303(e)(2)Type B
Provide resident hot water for personal care
Based on LPA's measurement, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having the hot water at 134.2 degrees F which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87506(b)(10)Type B
Include medical assessment and special precautions
Based on LPA's record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in missing three (3) out of four (4) residents medical assessments which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87303(a)Type B
Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a broken cabinet below the kitchen sink which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.605Type B
Based on LPA's record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not providing liability insurance which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-05-13.
5 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other12 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
19 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Torrance
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Sedona Guest Home licensed in California?
Yes, Sedona Guest Home is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2005.
How many citations does Sedona Guest Home have?
Sedona Guest Home has 19 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 18 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (5 inspections, 4 other visits).
When was Sedona Guest Home last inspected?
Sedona Guest Home was last inspected on May 13, 2026 (2 weeks ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Sedona Guest Home?
Sedona Guest 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 6 residents. It is located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Sedona Guest Home compare to other assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County?
Sedona Guest Home has 19 citations. The county average is 4.7 citations per facility. There are 1,826 assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Sedona Guest Home have any serious violations?
Sedona Guest 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.
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