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The Hills of Sierra Chula
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (949) 316-2123
- Address
- 19462 Sierra Chula
- 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
16 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
- 87213Type A
87213 Finances: The licensee shall have a financial plan.. shall maintain adequate financial records; and shall submit such financial reports as may be required upon the written request of the licensing agency...This requirement was not evidenced by: Based on observation and records reviewed, the Licensee did not provide all the requested documents to Community Care Licensing as agreed upon. Additionally, the Licensee did not ensure staff have been paid on schedule. This poses an immedate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87156(a)Type B
87156 Licensing Fees: (a) An applicant or licensee shall be charged fees as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1569.185.This requirement was not evidenced by: Based on observation and records reviewed, the Licensee did not pay the facility's annual fees for 2025 depsite previous reminders. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.605Type A
On and after July 1, 2015, all residential care facilities for the elderly, except those facilities that are an integral part of a continuing care retirement community, shall maintain liability insurance covering injury to residents and guests...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews 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 was informed Licensee currently does not have liability insurance for the facility.
- 87213Type A
87213 Finances: The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, .. and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents..This requirement is not evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the Licensee did not have an adequate financial plan in place to ensure staff are paid on schedule. This poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87555(b)(26)Type A
Based on observation, interview, record review, 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 the facility has a an approximate five day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA was also informed the Licensee has been unable to approve a grocery order after several days.
- 1569.605Type A
Based on observation and record review, 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 Licensee currently does not have liability insurance for the facility.
- 87506(b)(17)(B)Type B
Each resident’s record shall contain at least the following information:Documents and information required by the following:(B)Section 87459, Functional Capabilities; This req is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, Licensee failed to ensure a Functional Capabilities Assessment was completed for three out of three residents which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
- 87213Type A
The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, Application for License, and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents; This req is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee does not have sufficient resources to meet operating costs, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care. CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED
- 87405(a)Type A
All facilities shall have a qualified and currently certified administrator... The administrator shall have sufficient freedom from other responsibilities and shall be on the premises a sufficient number of hours... This req is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, Licensee did not ensure administrator is on site a sufficient amount of hours. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.
- 87412(c)Type B
Licensees shall maintain in the personnel records verification of required staff training and orientation. This req is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, Licensee failed to ensure staff have required training in the file. Staff 1 and 2 do not have required training which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
- 87355(e)(3)Type B
87355 Criminal Record Clearance: (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (3) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) or This requirement was not evidenced by: Based on records reviewed, the Licensee did not ensure that Staff #2 and Staff #3 were background associated to the facility prior to startig their employment. This poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87405(a)Type A
87405 Administrator - Qualifications and Duties: (a) All facilities shall have a qualified... and shall be on the premises a sufficient number of hours to permit adequate attention to the management and administration of the facility... This requirement is not evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the Licensee did not ensure the Administrator is at the facility a sufficient number of hours as they are currently overseeing three other homes. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87213Type B
87213 Finances: The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, .. and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents..This requirement is not evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the Licensee did not have an adequate financial plan in place to ensure staff are paid on schedule. This poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
2025
- 87213Type A
The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, Application for License, and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Licensee interview, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee does not have sufficient resources to meet opeating costs for care of the residents, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.605Type A
all residential care facilities for the elderly … shall maintain liability insurance covering injury to residents and guests in the amount of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and three million dollars ($3,000,000) in the total annual aggregate, caused by the negligent acts or omissions to act of, or neglect by, the licensee. This requirement was not met as evidence by Licensee stated they do not have liability insurance. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to person in care.
- 87213Type A
The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, Application for License, and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Licensee interview, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee does not have sufficient resources to meet opeating costs for care of the residents, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
24 visits on record since 2025. Most recent on 2026-05-19.
1 routine inspection, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 7 of 3 substantiated.
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- Complaint2 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
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16 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Hills of Sierra Chula licensed in California?
Yes, The Hills of Sierra Chula is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2025.
How many citations does The Hills of Sierra Chula have?
The Hills of Sierra Chula has 16 citations on record: 11 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 24 visits (1 inspection, 4 complaint visits, 19 other visits).
When was The Hills of Sierra Chula last inspected?
The Hills of Sierra Chula was last inspected on May 19, 2026. California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is The Hills of Sierra Chula?
The Hills of Sierra Chula 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 Irvine, Orange County, California.
How does The Hills of Sierra Chula compare to other assisted living facilities in Orange County?
The Hills of Sierra Chula has 16 citations. The county average is 3.4 citations per facility. There are 1,105 assisted living facilities in Orange County.
Does The Hills of Sierra Chula have any serious violations?
The Hills of Sierra Chula has 11 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 The Hills of Sierra Chula had any complaint inspections?
The Hills of Sierra Chula has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 7 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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