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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

SAKURA GARDENS AT LOS ANGELESLicense 1986021923 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elena Mallet and Luis De Leon conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit. LPA met with Director Dennis Robeniol and the purpose of the visit was discussed. The facility is licensed to serve elderly residents age 60 and above. It is approved for 136 non-ambulatory residents and 47 bedridden residents, approved for 10 hospice waivers. LPAs were only able to work on physical plant tour. The facility consists of three separate buildings: The retirement building is a 5-story building that consists of 127 units each with private restroom, lobby area, administrative offices, public restrooms, library, TV Room, Activity room, laundry room, Health & Wellness room. The first floor is made up of memory care residents with early symptoms of memory impairment. LPAs inspected rooms: 113, 216, 404, 424, and 521. LPA observed that on the south stairwell an evacuation chair was available while the north stairwell did not have an evacuation chair available on any floor. In room 521 the hot water temperature was measured at 121.5 degrees Fahrenheit which did not meet Title 22 regulation. Additionally, LPA tested the call signal from resident’s pendant and caregiver arrived 7 minutes later. Deficiencies were noted for hot water above Title 22 regulation and evacuation chair missing from stairwell. Report continues on page 809C... The south building consists of a commercial kitchen and dining room for Assisted Living Residents. A secured wing housing the Memory Care which consists of 13 rooms, 5 restrooms, gated courtyard, activity room/dining room, lobby, laundry room, medication room and administrative office. On memory care floor, the hot water temperature was measured at 122.0 degrees Fahrenheit in the shower room next to reception desk and 123 degrees in residents’ dining/activity room which did not meet Title 22 regulation. LPAs tested the call signal on rooms 1003 and 1015 and there was no response from the caregiver. LPAs inspected rooms: 1003, 1010, and 1015. Deficiencies were noted for both the call signal and hot water above title 22 regulation. Activity Hall that consists of an auditorium, activity room and area for storage. Residents are allowed access to Activity Hall for planned activities and staff supervision is provided at all times. Due to time constraints, LPA will return at a later date to complete all (12) CARE Tool domains. Exit interview conducted with Director Dennis Robeniol and a copy of this report was provided.

Citations

3 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.

  • 1569.695(f)(1)Type A

    Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one (1) out of two (2) stairwells did not have an evacuation chair available which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Provide resident hot water for personal care

    Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three (2) out of seven (7) bathrooms/or common area sink temperature were above 120 degrees Farenheith which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87411(a)Type A

    Facility personnel sufficiency and competence

    Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as two (2) out of three(3) call signals from residents rooms were not responded by staff which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the August 4, 2025 inspection of SAKURA GARDENS AT LOS ANGELES?

This was an inspection of SAKURA GARDENS AT LOS ANGELES on August 4, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to SAKURA GARDENS AT LOS ANGELES on August 4, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (3 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one (1) out of two (2) s..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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