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A1 Elder Care
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (949) 929-5318
- Address
- 2538 E Larkstone Drive #A
- Licensed since
Orange County context
1,107*CCLD
Total facilities
3.4*CCLD
Avg citations
7.3*CCLD
Avg visits
2.1*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(c)(2)(A)Type B
RCFE complaint poster posting requirements
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed the facility does not have a See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) in the facility.
2024
- 87705(f)(1)Type A
Notify agency before locking doors or gates
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that the knives were stored in an unlocked cabinet to right side of the sink.
2022
- 87307(a)(C)Type A
Personal Accommodations and Services(a) The facility shall be large enough to provide comfortable living accommodations and privacy for the residents (C) No bedroom of a resident shall be used as a passageway to another room, bath or toilet. This requirement is not being met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews conducted LPA determined the facility is not providing comfortable living accommodations and privacy for the residents as a resident bedroom is being used as a passageway to another room and bathroom. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to clients in care.
- 87468.1(a)(2)Type A
Safe, healthful, comfortable accommodations
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:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment. This requiement is not being met as evidence by: based on observation and interview R1 was not provided sifficient room to comfortably and safety accomodate to resident due to wall and door installed didn't allow for heat and air ventilation to circulate to the whole bedroom. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to clients in care.
- 87305(a)Type A
Requirement for building permit before construction
Prior to construction or alterations, all facilities shall obtain a building permit. This requirement is not being met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, Licensee failed to ensure a building permit was obtained before making changes to the facility. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.
- 87211(a)(1)(D)Type B
Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department may require..Any incident which threatens the welfare, safety or health of any resident...This requirement is not being met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, Licensee failed to notify Community Care Licensing of intent to perform construction to alter a room. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
Inspection record
17 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-05-20.
5 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 3 of 4 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Orange
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is A1 Elder Care licensed in California?
Yes, A1 Elder Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does A1 Elder Care have?
A1 Elder Care has 6 citations on record: 4 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 17 visits (5 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 8 other visits).
When was A1 Elder Care last inspected?
A1 Elder Care was last inspected on May 20, 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 A1 Elder Care?
A1 Elder Care 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 Orange, Orange County, California.
How does A1 Elder Care compare to other assisted living facilities in Orange County?
A1 Elder Care has 6 citations. The county average is 3.4 citations per facility. There are 1,107 assisted living facilities in Orange County.
Does A1 Elder Care have any serious violations?
A1 Elder Care has 4 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 A1 Elder Care had any complaint inspections?
A1 Elder Care has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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