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Opalec Board and Care

License 374603444Residential Care - ElderlySan Diego, CA
4 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
6 residents
Phone
(619) 434-6366
Address
5638 Plumas 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

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.

  • Freedom to leave and not be locked in

    Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights:(6) To leave or depart the facility at any time and to not be locked into any room, building, or on facility premises by day or night. This does not prohibit a licensee from establishing house rules, such as locking doors at night to protect residents, or barring windows against intruders, with permission from the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Interviews with outside source confirmed R1 had a lock on their bedroom door leading to the hallway. This posed a potential health and safety risk to 1 of 5 (R1) residents in care.

  • 87608(a)(5)(B)Type B

    B) Bed rails that extend the entire length of the bed are prohibited except for residents who are currently receiving hospice care and have a hospice care plan that specifies the need for full bed rails.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 residents did not have a hospice care plan that specified a full bed rail was needed or an approval from the Department which posed a potential personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Provide resident hot water for personal care

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 2 bathrooms which poses immediate health and safety risks to 6 of 6 persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type B

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 toxic chemical which posed a potential health risk to 3 of 6 persons with dementia in care.

Inspection record

12 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-01-26.

4 routine inspections, 5 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 2 of 3 substantiated.

4 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed assisted living facilities in San Diego

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Opalec Board and Care licensed in California?

Yes, Opalec Board and Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2015.

How many citations does Opalec Board and Care have?

Opalec Board and Care has 4 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 12 visits (4 inspections, 5 complaint visits, 3 other visits).

When was Opalec Board and Care last inspected?

Opalec Board and Care was last inspected on January 26, 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 Opalec Board and Care?

Opalec Board and Care 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 Opalec Board and Care compare to other assisted living facilities in San Diego County?

Opalec Board and Care has 4 citations. The county average is 2.8 citations per facility. There are 605 assisted living facilities in San Diego County.

Does Opalec Board and Care have any serious violations?

Opalec Board and Care has 2 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 Opalec Board and Care had any complaint inspections?

Opalec Board and Care has received 5 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

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