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Live in Serenity
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 32 residents
- Phone
- (831) 818-8372
- Address
- 1340 17th Ave
- Licensed since
Santa Cruz County context
27*CCLD
Total facilities
4.2*CCLD
Avg citations
13.6*CCLD
Avg visits
6.5*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.
2026
- 87355(e)Type A
Address and clearance obligations before facility work
Based on interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. S1 did not obtain a criminal background clearance before working at the faclity which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 87355(e)(1)Type A
Submit and maintain current mailing address
87355 - Criminal Record Clearance - (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review ... shall prior to working... (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited for staff member S1, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-26.
4 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Santa Cruz
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Live in Serenity licensed in California?
Yes, Live in Serenity is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does Live in Serenity have?
Live in Serenity has 2 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) citations. It has received 7 visits (4 inspections, 3 other visits).
When was Live in Serenity last inspected?
Live in Serenity was last inspected on March 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 Live in Serenity?
Live in Serenity 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 Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California.
How does Live in Serenity compare to other assisted living facilities in Santa Cruz County?
Live in Serenity has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 4.2 citations per facility. There are 27 assisted living facilities in Santa Cruz County.
Does Live in Serenity have any serious violations?
Live in Serenity 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.
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