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Downey Retirement Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 252 residents
- Phone
- (562) 869-2416
- Address
- 11500 Dolan 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
4 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.
- 87303(a)Type B
(a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: rooms 202,210,211,223 234 and 124 are not kept sanitary due to roaches infestation not being kept under control. LPA Ramirez observation of live roach in trap. Staff not adhereing to pest control recommendations to rid theses rooms of insects.
- 87411(c)Type B
(c) All RCFE staff who assist residents with personal activities of daily living shall receive initial and annual training as specified in Health and Safety Code sections 1569.625 and 1569.69. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: based on records reviewed caregivers did not receive annual training as specified in H&S 1569.625 and 1569.69.
- 87412(c)(2)(D)Type B
(c) Licensees shall maintain in the personnel records verification of required staff training and orientation.(2)Documentation of staff training shall include: (D) Number of training hours per subject. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: documentation of staff training did not reflect number of training hours per subject.
- 87555(b)(27)Type A
(b)The following food service requirements shall apply: (27) All kitchen areas shall be kept clean and free of litter, rodents, vermin and insects. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: on 5/28/25, massive roach infestation was observed in the facility kitchen area. This poses a immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
Inspection record
51 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-02-13.
5 routine inspections, 41 complaint visits. 30 complaints on record, 9 of 30 substantiated.
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4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Downey
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Downey Retirement Center licensed in California?
Yes, Downey Retirement Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2016.
How many citations does Downey Retirement Center have?
Downey Retirement Center has 4 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 51 visits (5 inspections, 41 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Downey Retirement Center last inspected?
Downey Retirement Center was last inspected on February 13, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Downey Retirement Center?
Downey Retirement Center is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 252 residents. It is located in Downey, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Downey Retirement Center compare to other assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County?
Downey Retirement Center has 4 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 Downey Retirement Center have any serious violations?
Downey Retirement Center 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 Downey Retirement Center had any complaint inspections?
Downey Retirement Center has received 41 complaint-triggered inspections. 9 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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