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Public Google reviewers rate Channing House highly. Reviewers highlight: courteful and kind staff, wide variety of resident activities. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
Channing House is highly regarded as a premium retirement community, with families praising the high level of resident engagement and the kindness of the staff. While most reviews highlight a beautiful, clean environment with excellent amenities, a single critical review noted issues with nursing behavior.
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“Clearly one of the best retirement communities in the area, our mother lives there and loves it. Naturally this comes at a high price but she's certainly earned it”
“my mom has been living at Channing House for about 15 years. I love this place. it is very clean. everyone who works here is very nice and helpful. the food is good.”
“Unbelievable care from the top down. Small apartments, but one forgets about that pretty quickly. What a great community of residents!”
Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division
FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
The inspection identified three deficiencies across Type A and Type B categories. The most critical finding (Type A) relates to the unsecured storage of centrally stored medications. Additionally, there are Type B deficiencies concerning improper labeling of medications and the lack of a required evacuation chair in one of the main tower stairwells.
The inspection, conducted for Case Management purposes, revealed several deficiencies across the toured units and common areas. These issues include safety hazards like high water temperatures and lack of necessary fixtures, as well as general maintenance concerns such as dust, odors, and debris. The facility management was aware of these observations and stated that renovations would begin after 12/31/2025.
The facility underwent a Case Management - Incident visit regarding a previous elopement. The LPA reviewed past incidents and discussed current safety protocols with the COO. No deficiencies were cited during this visit, indicating compliance with current standards.
The inspection was a Case Management visit following a medication error incident. The primary deficiency cited relates to improper medication storage and handling, specifically the transfer of medications between containers. Immediate corrective action is required to ensure proper medication management protocols are followed.
This report details a Complaint Investigation visit conducted on May 9, 2025. The department ultimately determined that the allegations made were unfounded, meaning the complaint was found to be false or without reasonable basis. No deficiencies were cited under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22.
The facility underwent a Case Management – Incident visit regarding a medication error that occurred on 04/17/2025. The report details the incident investigation, where staff admitted to administering the incorrect medication to a resident. However, the final section of the report explicitly states that no deficiencies were cited during this visit.
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