Skip to main content

Inspection visit

Routine inspection

LEMON GROVE TERRACELicense 3746002892 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Rodgers conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was greeted and allowed entry into the facility by Celia Meneses, Licensee/Administrator, to whom LPA discussed the purpose of the visit. According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of six (6) elderly residents, (5) five of which can be non-ambulatory. During today’s inspection, four (4) residents were home. LPAs arrived to the facility at 9:00am. LPA entered home and observed: on kitchen table 7 pre pored (7 day) pill boxes with 6 of 6 residents names on each one, they were full of medication. Next to the pill boxes was one bubble pack with medication pills. On chair next to medication pill containers was 3 (three) more bubble pack with medication pills. On side table located adjacent to kitchen table next to room #3 was a stack of full bubble packs.(9 packs) . On pink chair next to dinning room table: a large bag with bottles of medication and approximately 15 bubble packs medication pill . . (continued on LIC9099C). (continued from LIC9099) LPA, accompanied by the Administrator, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. During the visit, LPA checked the water temperature in private and common bathrooms for resident and staff use. In the common bathrooms, the hot water temperature measured at 157 and 150 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA requested that Administrator Meneses lower the hot water heater.. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility, reviewed staff and resident records, and interviewed staff and residents. Due to time constraints, a return visit on a subsequent day is needed to complete the annual inspection. Based on observations and interviews , two deficiencies regarding hot water temperature and locked medication are being cited per California Code of Regulations Title 22 and noted on the attached LIC809-D page. Administrator cleared both deficiencies during the visit, and LPA provided Administrator with a Letter of Deficiencies Cleared for one citation. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee/Administrator Mensese, whose signature below confirms receipt of a copy of this report, the Letter of Deficiencies Cleared, and the Licensee Appeal Rights (LIC9058 3/22).

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

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.

  • 87303(e)(2)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 of 6 residents in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 of 6 residents which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 4, 2026 inspection of LEMON GROVE TERRACE?

This was a inspection inspection of LEMON GROVE TERRACE on March 4, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to LEMON GROVE TERRACE on March 4, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 of 6 residents in care, which poses ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

SourceView on CCLDView original report

Share this reportEmail

Next steps

If this is your facility,claim this pageand correct anything the record gets wrong. Free.

Researching this visit professionally?Book a 15-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.

Data from CCLD public records. Last updated . If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.