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Sterling Senior Community 7
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (714) 847-1364
- Address
- 9231 El Cortez 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
7 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
- 87207Type A
87207 False ClaimsNo licensee, officer or employee of a licensee shall make or disseminate any false or misleading statement regarding the facility or any of the services provided by the facility.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: AD made a false statement regarding CPR training for S1 to the Department. AD falsified the CPR training record on behalf of S1 which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87506(e)Type B
87506(e) Resident RecordsOriginal records or photographic reproductions shall be retained for a minimum of three (3) years following termination of service to the resident.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: R7's centrally stored medication and destruction record is no longer available. R7 discharged from the facility on 10/14/2024 which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87411(c)(1)Type B
87411(c)(1) Personnel RequirementsStaff providing care shall receive appropriate training in first aid from persons qualified by such agencies as the American Red Cross.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: S1 and S2 are the day shift weekend staff. Neither has verifiable CPR/First Aid training which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87465(h)(6)(C)Type B
87465(h)(6)(C)Incidental Medical and Dental CareThe licensee shall be responsible for assuring that a record of centrally stored prescription medications for each resident...and includes: The drug name, strength and quantity This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Miralax for R7 was observed at the facility. No Centrally stored and medication list was available for R7 to review which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87608(a)(5)(B)Type B
2025
- 87608(a)(5)(B)Type B
Based on record review and interview, the licensee does not have bedrail orders for two out of three residents receiving Hospice care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed one out of three full bedrail orders for residents in care and administrator stated additional bedrail order were requested of Hospice during the inspection
- 1569.625(b)(2)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. LPA observed three out of five staff records missing initial training and/or annual training.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-05-21.
2 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 2 of 1 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Fountain Valley
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Sterling Senior Community 7 licensed in California?
Yes, Sterling Senior Community 7 is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.
How many citations does Sterling Senior Community 7 have?
Sterling Senior Community 7 has 7 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (2 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Sterling Senior Community 7 last inspected?
Sterling Senior Community 7 was last inspected on May 21, 2026. California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Sterling Senior Community 7?
Sterling Senior Community 7 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 Fountain Valley, Orange County, California.
How does Sterling Senior Community 7 compare to other assisted living facilities in Orange County?
Sterling Senior Community 7 has 7 citations. The county average is 3.4 citations per facility. There are 1,105 assisted living facilities in Orange County.
Does Sterling Senior Community 7 have any serious violations?
Sterling Senior Community 7 has 1 Type A citation 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 Sterling Senior Community 7 had any complaint inspections?
Sterling Senior Community 7 has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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