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Alder House
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 32 residents
- Phone
- (805) 489-1266
- Address
- 295 Alder Street
- Licensed since
San Luis Obispo County context
95*CCLD
Total facilities
3.5*CCLD
Avg citations
8.4*CCLD
Avg visits
2.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 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.
- 87465(a)(5)(D)Type A
(a)...(5)...(D)Assistance with self-administration does not include ...camouflaging...resident's right to refuse to take a medication. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records the Licensee did not comply with the regulation above R8 camouflaged R1’s medication in water without a doctors order and did not record it on the MAR which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.
- 87468.1(a)(1)Type B
(a)...the following personal rights(1)To be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, residents, and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview the Licensee did not comply with the regulation above, S8 did not respect R1’s medication refusal, R1 wiped medication out of R1’s mouth after being forced to take it which poses an immediate Personal Rights risk to residents in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-05-07.
6 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 2 of 3 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Arroyo Grande
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Alder House licensed in California?
Yes, Alder House is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2005.
How many citations does Alder House have?
Alder House has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 9 visits (6 inspections, 3 complaint visits).
When was Alder House last inspected?
Alder House was last inspected on May 7, 2026 (2 weeks ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Alder House?
Alder House is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 32 residents. It is located in Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County, California.
How does Alder House compare to other assisted living facilities in San Luis Obispo County?
Alder House has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 3.5 citations per facility. There are 95 assisted living facilities in San Luis Obispo County.
Does Alder House have any serious violations?
Alder House has 1 Type A citation 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 Alder House had any complaint inspections?
Alder House has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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