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Golden Apricot Manor

16875 Sausalito Dr., Whittier, CA 9060310 bedsLicensed & Active
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State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

5total
12deficiencies
5 Type A— immediate health risk
7 Type B— non-compliance
Jun 30, 2025Other

The inspection identified multiple deficiencies across several critical areas. Two Type A deficiencies were cited, relating to fire clearance for a bedridden resident and excessive hot water temperatures in resident rooms, both posing immediate risks. Additionally, two Type B deficiencies were noted concerning staff training records and incomplete pre-admission appraisals for residents.

Type A87202(a)(2)

The facility is retaining a bedridden resident without an approved fire clearance. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Type A87303(e)(2)

Two rooms were found with hot water temperatures exceeding the maximum limit of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Type B87411(c)(1)

One staff member's file was reviewed and found to lack current first aid/CPR training. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Type B87457(c)

Two residents were found to have been admitted without a pre-admission appraisal completed. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Jun 7, 2024Routine

The inspection identified multiple deficiencies across several critical areas. There are Type A deficiencies related to fire clearance for bedridden residents, alongside Type B deficiencies concerning mold, hot water availability, staff training records, and overdue medical assessments for residents with dementia. Immediate corrective action is required for several safety and compliance issues.

Type A87202(a)(2)

The facility has residents identified as bedridden, but the fire clearance does not have an approval for bedridden residents, which poses an immediate safety risk.

Type B87303(a)

Observable mold was found on the ceiling of a resident's shower room, which poses a potential health or safety risk.

Type B87303(e)(2)

One resident's bathroom hot water was entirely cut off, failing to deliver hot water for personal care, which poses a potential health or safety risk.

Type B1569.625(b)(2)

Staff files reviewed did not document required annual retraining for dementia care, hospice care, postural supports, and restricted health conditions for several staff members.

Type B87705(c)(5)

Three residents diagnosed with Dementia have not had their physician’s report or reappraisal updated within the past 12 months, posing a potential health or safety risk.

Jun 12, 2023Routine
CleanReport

The facility underwent an unannounced Annual inspection. The inspector noted that the facility was clean, well-maintained, and that all required safety and operational standards were met. The report explicitly states that no deficiencies will be documented based on Title 22 Regulations.

Jul 21, 2022Routine
CleanReport

The facility underwent an unannounced Annual inspection focused on Infection Control. The inspector noted that the facility was generally in good condition, with required safety measures and supplies observed. Specifically, the report states that the Infection control domain was completed and there were no deficiencies found.

Oct 1, 2021Follow-up

The inspection revealed multiple deficiencies, including immediate health and safety risks related to unsecured sharps and perimeter gate locks (Type A). Additionally, the facility was cited for inadequate linen supplies, specifically missing mattress pads for residents (Type B). All noted deficiencies were addressed or cleared during the visit, but the citations remain on record.

Type ACCR 87705(I)(2)

The facility failed to ensure that fire clearance includes approval for locked exterior doors or locked perimeter fence gates. This was observed when the side gate lock was present.

Type ACCR 87705(f)(1)

Knives and sharps were observed unsecured on the dish rack and in the drawer, posing an immediate health and safety risk to residents with dementia.

Type BCCR 87307(a)(3)(C)

Clean linen, including mattress pads, was not available for all resident beds. Specifically, none of the 7 residents had mattress pads, and one hospital bed lacked a fitted sheet.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Serban, Niculina

Administrator

JOANNA DE CASTRO

Source: State licensing data

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