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Candleberry Care
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (949) 290-6006
- Address
- 4216 Candleberry Ave.
- Licensed since
Orange County context
1,105*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
11 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.
2026
- 87202(a)(2)Type A
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of five residents in care, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care. LPA observed Physician's report for Resident #1 stating resident is bedridden. Facility does not currently have a fire clearance for bedridden residents.
- 87355(d)(3)Type A
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA reviewed S1’s record that they are not associated with the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
2025
- 87468.1(a)(1)Type B
87468.1 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: (1)To be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, residents, and other persons. Regulation was not met by licensee as evedenced by interviews conducted with staff and residents in care.
- 87465(h)(2)Type A
Based on LPA observation, medications were found to be stored outside the locked medical cabinet accessible to residents. Medications were observed stored in kitchen upper cabinets above designated medication cabinets. Cabinet does not have a lock. This poses an immediate safety risk to persons in care.
- 87465(h)(5)Type A
Based on LPA observation, medications for Resident 5 (R5) were removed from the original container and placed into a separate pre-poured pill box container. LPA unable to verify R5's medications were being given as prescribed. This poses an immediate safety risk to persons in care.
- 87465(c)(2)Type A
Based on LPA observation and staff interview, Resident 1 (R1) medication is not being administered according to the physician's instructions. R1 was prescribed a stool softner to be given routinely. However, per staff, R1's hospice verbally instructed staff to administer as needed. Facility did not obtain a new written order. LPA unable to confirm order changes. This poses an immediate health risk to persons in care.
- 1569.695(c)Type B
Based on record's review, the facility did not concuct an emergency drill in the fourth quarter of 2024. Last drill was conducted on August 09, 2024. This poses a potential safety risk to persons in care.
2024
- 87465(h)(1)(C)Type B
Based on LPA observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two of three residents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 87202(a)(2)Type A
87202(a)(2):Fire ClearanceAll facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department...Prior to accepting or retaining any of the following types of persons, the applicant or licensee shall notifythe licensing agency and obtain an appropriate fire clearance approved CONT... CONT...by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal.(2)Bedridden persons. This requirement was not met based on record review for Resident 1(R1). (R1) was admitted into the facility on 5/15/2021 CONTINUED...
2022
- 87224(a)Type A
87224(a) Eviction Procedures: (a)The licensee may evict a resident for one or more of the reasons listed in Section 87224(a)(1) through (5). Thirty (30) days written notice to the resident is required except as otherwise specified in paragraph (5). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted during today's visit. L/AD Almiranez evicted Resident 1 on 10/17/2022 verbally and did not provide a 30 day notice. This was verified with L/AD Amiranez. This poses an immediate risk to residents in care.
- 87468(A)Type B
87468(A): Personal Rights:Licensees may use the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Complaint Poster (PUB 475) or may develop their own poster...The poster that is posted shall be 20" x 26" in size and be posted in the main entryway of the facility... This requirement was not met CONTINUED... CONT...as evidenced by: Based on today's facility inspection visit and observations made during today's visit, LPA Quiroz did not observe Let Us Know Poster posted in the main entryway of the facility. This poses a potential risk to residents in care.
Inspection record
11 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-16.
4 routine inspections, 5 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 2 of 3 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
11 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Seal Beach
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Candleberry Care licensed in California?
Yes, Candleberry Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2021.
How many citations does Candleberry Care have?
Candleberry Care has 11 citations on record: 7 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 11 visits (4 inspections, 5 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Candleberry Care last inspected?
Candleberry Care was last inspected on April 16, 2026 (5 weeks ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Candleberry Care?
Candleberry 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 Seal Beach, Orange County, California.
How does Candleberry Care compare to other assisted living facilities in Orange County?
Candleberry Care has 11 citations. The county average is 3.4 citations per facility. There are 1,105 assisted living facilities in Orange County.
Does Candleberry Care have any serious violations?
Candleberry Care has 7 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 Candleberry Care had any complaint inspections?
Candleberry Care has received 5 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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