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La Cruz Senior Care, Inc
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 8 residents
- Phone
- (619) 729-1842
- Address
- 1882 Euclid Avenue
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
604*CCLD
Total facilities
2.8*CCLD
Avg citations
9.0*CCLD
Avg visits
3.1*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
9 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.
- 87355(e)(3)Type A
87355 (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... Based on records reviewed the licensee did not obtain a criminal record clearance transfer two additional staff at the facility which poses an immediate Safety risk to persons in care.
- 87465(h)(2)Type B
87465(h)(2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication. Based on records reviewed the licensee did not keep medication locked and inaccessible to persons in care which poses an immediate Safety risk to persons in care.
- 87355(e)(3)Type B
87355 (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 Requirement has not been met as in evidence:Based on records reviewed the licensee did not obtain a criminal record transfer in four persons working at the facility which poses an potential Safety risk to persons in care.
- 87355(e)(2)Type A
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: (2) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department.Requirement has not been met as in evidence: Based on records reviewed the licensee did not obtain a criminal record clearance in one person residing at the facility which poses an immediate Safety risk to persons in care.
- 87465(2)Type B
87465(b) If the resident's physician has stated in writing that the resident is able to determine and communicate his/her need for a prescription or nonprescription PRN medication, facility staff shall be permitted to assist the resident with self-administration of his/her PRN medication. Based on records reviewed and interviews the licensee did not assist R1 with PRN medication as prescribed which posed a potential Safety risk to persons in care.
- 87465(h)(5)Type B
87465(h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored:(5)Each resident's medication shall be stored in its originally received container. No medications shall be transferred between containers.Requirement was not met as in evidecnce: Based on records reviewed and interviews the licensee did not store medication in original containers which poses an potential Safety risk to persons in care.· Type B – “posed a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.”
- 87211(a)(1)(B)Type B
87211 (a)... licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency... reports.... including, but not limited to, the following: (1)A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence of any of the events (B) Any serious injury as determined by the attending physician This requirement was not met as in evidence; Based on observations and records reviewed the licensee did not report a serious injury to the department in one of seven residents in care which posed a potential Personal Rights risk to persons in care
- 87219(d)Type B
(d)In facilities licensed for seven (7) or more persons, notices of planned activities shall be posted in a central location readily accessible to residents, relatives, and representatives..copies shall be retained for 6 months This requirement was not met as in evidence;Based on observations and records reviewed the licensee post activitiesfor all seven residents in care which posed a potential Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
- 87465(h)(5)Type B
Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 6 residents in carewhich poses/safety risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
13 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-23.
3 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 3 of 4 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
9 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is La Cruz Senior Care, Inc licensed in California?
Yes, La Cruz Senior Care, Inc is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2016.
How many citations does La Cruz Senior Care, Inc have?
La Cruz Senior Care, Inc has 9 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 7 Type B citations. It has received 13 visits (3 inspections, 6 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was La Cruz Senior Care, Inc last inspected?
La Cruz Senior Care, Inc was last inspected on April 23, 2026 (4 weeks ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is La Cruz Senior Care, Inc?
La Cruz Senior Care, Inc is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 8 residents. It is located in El Cajon, San Diego County, California.
How does La Cruz Senior Care, Inc compare to other assisted living facilities in San Diego County?
La Cruz Senior Care, Inc has 9 citations. The county average is 2.8 citations per facility. There are 604 assisted living facilities in San Diego County.
Does La Cruz Senior Care, Inc have any serious violations?
La Cruz Senior Care, Inc 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 La Cruz Senior Care, Inc had any complaint inspections?
La Cruz Senior Care, Inc has received 6 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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