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Emmaus Care I
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (858) 566-4625
- Address
- 8738 Covina Street
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
605*CCLD
Total facilities
2.8*CCLD
Avg citations
9.1*CCLD
Avg visits
3.1*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
6 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.
- 87457(c)Type A
Complete admission suitability appraisal
Pre-Admission Appraisal. Prior to admission a determination of the prospective resident's suitability for admission shall be completed and shall include an appraisal of their individual service needs... Acceptance and Retention Limitations. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records review, the licensee did not complete a Preplacement Appraisal for 1 out of 4 [R1] residents which posed an immediate health and safety to risk to residents in care.
- 87207Type B
Prohibit false or misleading facility statements
False Claims. No 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: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not ensure reports were accurrate for 1 out of 4 [R1] residents, which posed a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
- 87355(e)(2)Type A
Obtain required California clearance or exemption
Criminal Record Clearance. Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee allowed 1 out of 8 [S2] staff to work prior to receiving an approved criminal record clearance, which posed an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.
- 87355(e)(4)Type A
Request transfer of criminal record exemption
Criminal Record Clearance. All individuals subject to a criminal record review...prior to working, residing... Request and be approved for a transfer of a criminal record exemption...the Department permits the individual to be employed, reside or be present at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on interviews and record review, the licensee allowed 1 out of 8 [S1] staff to work prior to receiving an approved exemption, which posed an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.
- 87628(a)Type A
Allowing diabetic residents based on self-management ability
Diabetes. The licensee shall be permitted to accept or retain a resident who has diabetes if the resident is able to perform his/her own glucose testing with blood...or has it administered by an appropriately skilled professional. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records review, the licensee did not ensure a skilled professional was available to administer insulin injections for 1 out of 4 [R1] residents which posed an immediate health and safety to risk to residents in care.
- 87465(h)(6)Type B
Record centrally stored prescriptions and refill data
87465 (h)(6) The licensee shall be responsible for assuring that a record of centrally stored prescription medications for each resident is maintained for at least one year...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interview and observation, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that medication storage logs did not contain all stored medications for 2 of 5 residents. This poses a potential health risk of 5 of 6 residents.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-30.
4 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 2 of 1 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in San Diego
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Emmaus Care I licensed in California?
Yes, Emmaus Care I is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2006.
How many citations does Emmaus Care I have?
Emmaus Care I has 6 citations on record: 4 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (4 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 4 other visits).
When was Emmaus Care I last inspected?
Emmaus Care I was last inspected on April 30, 2026 (5 weeks ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Emmaus Care I?
Emmaus Care I 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 San Diego, San Diego County, California.
How does Emmaus Care I compare to other assisted living facilities in San Diego County?
Emmaus Care I has 6 citations. The county average is 2.8 citations per facility. There are 605 assisted living facilities in San Diego County.
Does Emmaus Care I have any serious violations?
Emmaus Care I has 4 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 Emmaus Care I had any complaint inspections?
Emmaus Care I has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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