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Melos Care Home
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (805) 590-6386
- Address
- 348 W Avenida De Los Arboles
- Licensed since
Ventura County context
254*CCLD
Total facilities
5.3*CCLD
Avg citations
8.9*CCLD
Avg visits
3.1*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
16 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.
2025
- 87309(a)Type A
Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended
87309 Storage Space and Access(a) ... the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, ... are in locked storage and are not left unattended if outside the locked storage.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as cleaning solutions were unsecured in an under-sink cabinet which poses an immediate health and safety risk to clients in care.
- 87468(b)(1)(A)Type B
Signed rights acknowledgement in resident record
87468 Personal Rights(b)...a resident...shall be...given a copy...(1) The personal rights of residents...(A) ...the signed copy shall be included in the resident's record.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as two residents did not have signed copies of the personal rights of residents included in their files which poses a potential personal rights risk to clients in care.
- 87202(a)Type A
Maintain fire clearance before retaining specified persons
87202 Fire Clearance(a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility's fire door failed to close during a test of the facility's smoke alarms which poses an immediate safety risk to clients in care.
- 87555(b)(24)Type A
87555 General Food Service Requirements(b) The following...shall apply:(24)... toxic substances shall not be stored...where kitchen...utensils are stored. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as knives and other sharp objects were stored alongside toxins and cleaning chemicals in a locked under-sink storage cabinet located in the kitchen which poses an immediate health risk to clients in care.
2024
- 87458(a)Type B
Obtain baseline medical assessment before resident admission
87458(a) Medical Assessment (a) Prior to a person's acceptance as a resident, the licensee shall obtain and keep on file, documentation of a full medical assessment, signed by a physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one (1) out of the five (5) resident records reviewed did not have a complete Physicians' Report (LIC 602), which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.72(1)Type A
1569.72 Residents requiring skilled nursing or intermediate care; bedridden residents (1) The resident requires 24-hour, skilled nursing or intermediate care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as R1 required 24 hour care, and administration of medication.
- 87608(a)(5)(B)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 2 residents (R1 & R2) were observed with full bedrails and R1 is not on hospice nor does R1 have a physician's orders for bedrails and R2 has 1 (one) full bedrail and a doctor's order for bedrails, but is not on hospice which poses a potential personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87705(c)(5)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 residents (R3 and R4) both have a dementia diagnosis, but had medical assessments more than one year old, which poses a potential health risk to persons in care.
2023
- 87457(c)(1)Type B
Minimum appraisal documentation requirements
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 1 out of 4 residents were missing the appropriate preadmission appraisal which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87506(b)Type B
Resident record must include minimum required items
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited aboveas in 4 out 4 residents were misisng the appropriate consent forms which pose a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87705(f)Type A
Requirements for locking exterior exits
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as knives, sharps and cleaning supplies were observed to be unlocked under the kitchen sink and and over the counter supplements accesssible on dining room table chair which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87355(e)Type A
Address and clearance obligations before facility work
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 3 out of 4 staff were not cleared or associated to the facility (S1, S2, S3) which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87412(a)Type B
Maintain required personnel records for staff
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 2 out 4 staff files were incomplete (S3, S4) and 2 out 4 staff files were missing (S1, S2) which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87303(a)Type B
Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the resident bathroom in the hallway was unkempt which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
2022
- 87202(a)Type B
Maintain fire clearance before retaining specified persons
87202(a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department or district providing fire protection services… county fire department or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as fire extinguisher was served over a year ago, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87303(e)(2)Type A
Provide resident hot water for personal care
87303(e)(2) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: (2) Faucets used by residents for personal care... temperature of not less than 105-degree F and not more than 120-degree F.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as two (2) out of two (2) facility restroom faucets delivers hot water measured at 102.2 and 100.6 degrees Fahrenheit, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-07-18.
5 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
16 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Thousand Oaks
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Melos Care Home licensed in California?
Yes, Melos Care Home is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does Melos Care Home have?
Melos Care Home has 16 citations on record: 7 Type A (more serious) and 9 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (5 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Melos Care Home last inspected?
Melos Care Home was last inspected on July 18, 2025 (about 12 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Melos Care Home?
Melos Care Home is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 6 residents. It is located in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, California.
How does Melos Care Home compare to other assisted living facilities in Ventura County?
Melos Care Home has 16 citations. The county average is 5.3 citations per facility. There are 254 assisted living facilities in Ventura County.
Does Melos Care Home have any serious violations?
Melos Care Home has 7 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 Melos Care Home had any complaint inspections?
Melos Care Home has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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