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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

SERRA HIGHLANDS SENIOR LIVINGLicense 4156011273 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On April 28, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Curley conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Joshua Lambengco and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside including but not limited to; a random sample of resident rooms, communal bathrooms, common areas & kitchen. The indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. No accessible bodies of water of fire safety hazards observed. This is a two story facility. Resident rooms were observed to be clean and in good repair. Resident bathrooms and communal bathrooms were observed to be equipped with paper towels and liquid soap. LPA toured main dining room and kitchen. LPA observed 2 days perishables and 7 days non-perishables. LPA observed medication room on the first floor to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Communal areas and were observed clean and free from tripping hazards. Water temperature throughout the facility measured between 111-114 degrees F. Medication, sharps, and chemicals are locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Carbon monoxide monitors are working properly. All fire extinguishers have been checked and current as of May 2025. Emergency drills are logged and done every 3 months. LPA reviewed 5 resident records and 5 staff records. Medication review was done, and all medications are accounted for, and centrally stored medication records are updated. Deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title, 22 cited on the LIC809-D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Report is reviewed with administrator and a copy is provided.

Citations

5 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.

  • Request a transfer of criminal record clearance

    Based on records reviewed, 1/5 staff members was fingerprint cleared to work at a facility, however was not associated which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87411(c)(3)(D)Type B
  • 87463(h)Type B

    Annual routine visit with medical professional

    Based on resident records reviewed, 5/5 resident records reviewed did not have documentation in their files to show that annual routine visits were being done once every twelve months which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87506(a)Type B

    Maintain separate complete record for each resident

    Based on resident records reviewed, 5/5 resident records reviewed did not have a complete and current record of file as it was missing the admissions agreement, personal rights form, and safeguarding of property valuables form which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    87303 Maintenance and Operation: (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times...This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on observations, R1's room smelled like urine and LPA observed stains on R1's carpet which poses a potentional health and safety risk to residents in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 28, 2026 inspection of SERRA HIGHLANDS SENIOR LIVING?

This was an inspection of SERRA HIGHLANDS SENIOR LIVING on April 28, 2026. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SERRA HIGHLANDS SENIOR LIVING on April 28, 2026?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on records reviewed, 1/5 staff members was fingerprint cleared to work at a facility, however was not associated ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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