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La Costa Residence
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (714) 906-6046
- Address
- 3016 Buchanan Way
- 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
4 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
- 1569.618(c)(3)Type B
Based on record review, one staff did not have evidence of current CPR training while working alone which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.625(b)(2)Type B
Based on record review, one staff did not have evidence of annual training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87309(a)Type B
Based on LPA observation, a bottle of bleach was observed in the bathroom unsecured and accessible to residents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2025
- 87307(d)(6)Type B
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the exterior exit gate is secured with a padlock that prevents staff and residents from evacuating, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2024. Most recent on 2026-01-28.
2 routine inspections.
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Costa Mesa
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is La Costa Residence licensed in California?
Yes, La Costa Residence is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2024.
How many citations does La Costa Residence have?
La Costa Residence has 4 citations on record: 4 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (2 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was La Costa Residence last inspected?
La Costa Residence was last inspected on January 28, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is La Costa Residence?
La Costa Residence 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 Costa Mesa, Orange County, California.
How does La Costa Residence compare to other assisted living facilities in Orange County?
La Costa Residence has 4 citations. The county average is 3.4 citations per facility. There are 1,105 assisted living facilities in Orange County.
Does La Costa Residence have any serious violations?
La Costa Residence has no Type A (serious) citations. All 4 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
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