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The Kensington Sierra Madre
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 106 residents
- Phone
- (626) 355-5700
- Address
- 245 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
- 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
6 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
- 87468.1(a)(3)Type A
Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (3) To be free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, such as withholding residents’ money or interfering with daily living functions such as eating, sleeping, or elimination. This requirmenent was not met as evidenced by: S1 physically abused R1 which poses an immediate threat to the physical health, mental health, or safety of residents in care.
- 87465(a)(5)(D)Type A
(a) A plan for incidental medical shall be developed.The plan shall encourage medical care,provide for assistance in obtaining such care, compliance with the following: (5) staff may assist persons with self-administration. Assistance with self administered medications shall be limited to the following: (D) Assistance with self administration does not hiding,camouflaging medications in other substances without the resident's knowledge and consent, or infringing upon a resident's right to refuse to take a medication. This requirement was not met: Staff camouflaged R1's meds in their pudding without consent.
2024
- 87468.2(a)(4)Type A
Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities: (a) In addition to the rights listed in Section 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities, residents in privately operated residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (4) To care, supervision, and services that meet their individual needs and are delivered by staff that are sufficient in numbers, qualifications, and competency to meet their needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by the facility’s failure to develop a care plan based on the resident’s specific needs and to address the resident as a fall risk Based on interviews and records, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87465(a)(1)Type A
Incidental Medical and Dental Care: (a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility...: (1) The licensee shall arrange, or assist in arranging, for medical and dental care appropriate to the conditions and needs of residents.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and records, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Facility did not seek immediate medical attention for R1 in a timely manner.
- 87468.1(a)(2)Type A
Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities: (a) Residents in all residential care facilities shall...:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and records, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Resident sustained unexplained injuries while in the care of this facility.
- 87465(h)(2)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as during tour LPA observed a medication cart a medication cart filled with prescribed medication belonging to various Residents, unlocked and unattended in hallway, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
17 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-05-14.
5 routine inspections, 10 complaint visits. 8 complaints on record, 3 of 8 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Sierra Madre
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Kensington Sierra Madre licensed in California?
Yes, The Kensington Sierra Madre is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2015.
How many citations does The Kensington Sierra Madre have?
The Kensington Sierra Madre has 6 citations on record: 6 Type A (more serious) citations. It has received 17 visits (5 inspections, 10 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was The Kensington Sierra Madre last inspected?
The Kensington Sierra Madre was last inspected on May 14, 2026 (1 week ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is The Kensington Sierra Madre?
The Kensington Sierra Madre is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 106 residents. It is located in Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County, California.
How does The Kensington Sierra Madre compare to other assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County?
The Kensington Sierra Madre has 6 citations. The county average is 4.7 citations per facility. There are 1,820 assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does The Kensington Sierra Madre have any serious violations?
The Kensington Sierra Madre has 6 Type A citations 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 The Kensington Sierra Madre had any complaint inspections?
The Kensington Sierra Madre has received 10 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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