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Watermark Laguna Niguel
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 135 residents
- Phone
- (949) 899-8175
- Address
- 27762 Forbes Road
- 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
2 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
- 87468.1(a)(16)Type B
(16) To receive or reject medical care or other services. This requirement was not met as evidenced by on March 8, 2024, R1 missed receiving 4 routine medications on the morning medication pass at 9:00am. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
2023
- 87507(g)(5)(E)(2)(a)Type B
A refund of at least 80 percent of the preadmission fee in excess of $500 shall be provided if the applicant does not enter the facility after a preadmission appraisal is conducted, or the resident leaves the facility for any reason during the first month of residency. This requirement was not met as evidenced by. According to a document review and witness interviews a refund was not issued to Resident 1 for their reservation fee. This poses a potential harm to the resident.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-05-21.
2 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Laguna Niguel
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Watermark Laguna Niguel licensed in California?
Yes, Watermark Laguna Niguel is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.
How many citations does Watermark Laguna Niguel have?
Watermark Laguna Niguel has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (2 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Watermark Laguna Niguel last inspected?
Watermark Laguna Niguel 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 Watermark Laguna Niguel?
Watermark Laguna Niguel is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 135 residents. It is located in Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California.
How does Watermark Laguna Niguel compare to other assisted living facilities in Orange County?
Watermark Laguna Niguel has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 3.4 citations per facility. There are 1,105 assisted living facilities in Orange County.
Does Watermark Laguna Niguel have any serious violations?
Watermark Laguna Niguel has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Watermark Laguna Niguel had any complaint inspections?
Watermark Laguna Niguel 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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