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Inspection visit

Complaint

SERRA HIGHLANDS SENIOR LIVINGLicense 4156011271 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

During the investigation, LPA interviewed R1, interviewed S2 and reviewed S2's personnel file. According to R1, when he/she pressed his/her call button, S2 came to R1 and turned the call button off and leave.S2 indicated that he/she has never turned off any residents call button and does not assist residents with care as that is not his/her job and is not trained for it. According to S2, he/she does not have access to the call button system nor does he/she keep a radio in their office. Based on S2's personnel record, LPA confirmed that S2 does not have any caregiving training. Regarding the allegation, staff not providing a comfortable room temperature for resident(s), according to the reporting party, there are some areas in the facility that are cold and staff are not providing a comfortable room temperature. During the investigation, LPA toured the facility with the maintenance director. A comfortable temperature of 69-72 degrees F is maintained throughout the facility and LPA observed thermostats to be in good working condition. In addition, the maintenance director indicated that most residents have portable space heaters in their rooms. Based on documents reviewed, information collected, and interviews conducted, the department has determined that although the above allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the above allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Report is reviewed with Regional Sales, Ruth Ocon and a copy is provided.

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.

  • Care and supervision as defined by statute and rules

    87464 Basic Services: (f) Basic services shall at a minimum include: (1) Care and supervision as defined in Section 87101(c)(3) and Health and Safety Code section 1569.2(c).This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on R1’s file reviewed, R1 is unable to leave the facility unassisted, however, R1 left the facility unassisted on 1/8/26 at around 10:40am and did not return back to the community till 7pm when R1 was found by a good samaritan. Staff indicated they were not aware that R1 was not allowed to leave the facility unsupervised which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care

  • Dignity in personal relationships

    87468.1 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: (1) To be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, R1 indicated that S1 says the F word or use other profanity towards him/her several times. According to staff interviewed, he/she witnessed S1 cursing at R1 while assisting S1 with providing care to R1 which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 27, 2026 inspection of SERRA HIGHLANDS SENIOR LIVING?

This was a complaint inspection of SERRA HIGHLANDS SENIOR LIVING on January 27, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SERRA HIGHLANDS SENIOR LIVING on January 27, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87464 Basic Services: (f) Basic services shall at a minimum include: (1) Care and supervision as defined in Section 8710..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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