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Inspection visit

Follow-up

SANTA ANITA ASSISTED LIVINGLicense 1986035352 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mayra Cota, conducted an unannounced Case Management – Other visit today to address appeals received by the department on 8/7/2025. LPA met with Jacquline Cortez, Executive Director, and the reason for the visit was explained. The appeals stem from a Required-1 year visit conducted by LPA Cota on 7/17/2025 in which deficiencies were issued for Section 87555(b)(29) General Food Service Requirements and Section 87303(e)(3) Maintenance and Operation. Review and response to the appeals have determined that the citations mentioned above have been changed from Type A to Type B deficiencies. During today’s visit, LPA will re-issue both citations as Type B on LIC 809-D. Exit interviews was conducted with Jacquline Cortez, Executive Director, and a copy of the report, 809-D and Appeal Rights was issued.

Citations

4 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.

  • 87208(a)Type B

    87208(a) Plan of Operation (a) The licensee shall have and maintain a current, written definitive plan of operation for the facility. The licensee shall operate the facility in accordance with the terms specified in the plan of operation and may be cited for not doing so... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: R1's Care Plan indicates safety checks to be conducted 4 times per shift; however, staff indicated that staff conduct safety checks 2 to 3 times per 7.5 hour shift

  • 87303(a)Type B

    87303(a) Maintenance and Operation (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: inspection and observation of the two dining rooms during and after meal services revealed that several walls and baseboards have splattered stains from drinks and other food particles. Also observed dirt and grime stains around the corners of the floor by the grand piano and doorways in both dining rooms.

  • 87303(e)(3)Type B

    Maintenance and Operation (e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: (3) Taps delivering water at 125 degree F (52 degrees C) or above shall be prominently identified by warning signs.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having the warning sign posted by the kitchen dishwashing sink for water delivered at 125 degrees F. during inspection which poses a potential safety risk for kitchen staff/empoyees.

  • 87555(b)(29)Type B

    General Food Service Requirements b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (29) All equipment, fixed or mobile, and dishes, shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair and free of breaks, open seams, cracks or chips.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that two dry food containers for rice and oatmeal had broken lids and content was exposed during time of visit, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 30, 2026 inspection of SANTA ANITA ASSISTED LIVING?

This was a other inspection of SANTA ANITA ASSISTED LIVING on January 30, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SANTA ANITA ASSISTED LIVING on January 30, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "87208(a) Plan of Operation (a) The licensee shall have and maintain a current, written definitive plan of operation for ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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