Resident rights
Cited in 2 reports, with 4 deficiencies in total.
SAVANT OF CULVER CITY
3975 OVERLAND AVENUE, Culver City CA 90232
175 bedsLatest official report Jun 26, 2026Licensed
Additional info
- Telephone
- (310) 836-5854
- Licensee
- STUDIO ROYALE, LLC; CULVER CITY OPERATIONS W, LLC
- Administrator
- LEWIS,ERNEST D.
- Contact
- LEWIS,ERNEST D.
- License first date
- Mar 15, 2013
- License effective date
- Mar 15, 2013
- District office
- EL SEGUNDO ASC · (424) 544-1075
- Regional office
- 11
- Clients served
- 983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
Summary
The available records show 2 Type A and 19 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
- Most recent inspection
- Mar 5, 2026
- Most recent deficiency
- May 8, 2026
1 later report, on Jun 26, 2026, recorded no deficiencies, though the records do not say whether they were follow-ups.
What Type A and Type B mean
- Type A
- Violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
- Type B
- Violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
Both classifications are published by California CDSS and are shown as published. SeniorLivingFacts does not rename them or add a severity level of its own.
At a glance
Counts cover the five-year public record. Typical figures are the median for the 212 Los Angeles County facilities licensed for 50 or more beds.
In the available public five-year record, CCLD published 56 reports for this facility: 12 inspections, 44 complaint investigations, and 0 licensing or administrative records.
Those records contain 2 Type A and 19 Type B deficiencies.
0 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
- Official inspections
- 12
- Recorded deficiencies
- 21
- Type A deficiencies
- 2
- Type B deficiencies
- 19
- Substantiated complaints
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 2
More than the typical 7
2 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 8
2 in the last 12 months
Fewer than the typical 3
0 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 5
2 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 3
1 in the last 12 months
Last 36 months
Repeated topics
Topics cited in more than one report during the last 36 months. A repeat may show a pattern worth asking about. Each date opens its report below.
Facility condition and maintenance
Cited in 2 reports, with 3 deficiencies in total.
Official report history
All preserved reports from the most recent to the oldest, sortable by report type.
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited · investigated over 2 visits
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87468.1(a)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87468.1(a)(2) (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment. Based on records reviewed and interviews conducted, the licensee did not ensure that residents are accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodation. On 08/12/2025 S1 did not accept R1 who was medically cleared by the hospital. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The administrator agreed to create a plan to ensure that residents personal rights that safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations are met after hospitalizations. Proof of correction will be submitted to jose.calderon@dss.ca.gov
Deadline recorded: May 22, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline May 22, 2026
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 4 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · investigated over 3 visits
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · investigated over 3 visits
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Feb 18, 2026 · Control 11-AS-20260102104043
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Mar 19, 2026 · Control 11-AS-20250509160930
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Mar 19, 2026 · Control 11-AS-20250509160930
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Feb 18, 2026 · Control 11-AS-20260102104043
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · investigated over 2 visits
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Jan 7, 2026 · Control 11-AS-20251229085844
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on May 8, 2026 · Control 11-AS-20250804213549
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 4 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · investigated over 2 visits
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on May 29, 2025 · Control 11-AS-20250321091156
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 3 cited
Admission, assessment, and evictionType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87224(B)(1-2)(f)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87224(B) Resources available to assist in identifying alternative housing and care options... 1. Referral services that will aid in finding alternative housing. 2. Case management... help manage individual care and service needs. (f) A written report of any eviction shall be sent to the licensing agency within five (5) days. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and record reviews, the Licensee failed to issue a valid eviction notice in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. This violation poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The licensee agrees to submit a Plan of Correction (POC) to the California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) by 02/04/25. The licensee will review Title 22 87244 regarding Eviction Procedures and provide a written statement confirming that the review has been completed and will comply with this regulation. The POC should be sent to LPA Dabuet at ernand.dabuet@dss.ca.gov by the specified date.
Deadline recorded: Feb 4, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Feb 4, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
Incident reportingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87211(a)(D)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87211-(a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department may require, including, but not limited to, the following:(D) Any incident which threatens the welfare, safety or health of any resident...abuse of a resident by staff or other residents, or unexplained absence of any resident. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and record reviews, the Licensee failed to report incidents involving (R1's) health and safety welfare. This violation poses a potentinal health and safety risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The licensee agrees to submit a Plan of Correction (POC) to the California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) by 02/04/25. The licensee will review Title 22 87211 regarding Reporting Requirements and will comply with this regulation. The POC should be sent to LPA Dabuet at ernand.dabuet@dss.ca.gov by the specified date.rovide a written statement confirming that the review has been completed and
Deadline recorded: Feb 4, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Feb 4, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
Administrator qualificationsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87405(b)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87405(b)(2) Administrator-Qualifications and Duties. (b) The administrator of a facility or facilities shall have the responsibility and authority to carry out the policies of the licensee. (2) Knowledge of and ability to conform to the applicable laws, rules and regulations. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record reviews the administrator failed to adhere to Title 22 regulations, resulting to multiple citations. This violation poses a potential health and safety to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The licensee/administrator will create a plan to ensure that the administrator performs knowledge of and conform to applicable laws, rules and regulations. A written statement from licensee that reviewed 87405 POC will be sent to LPA Dabuet by 02/04/25 at ernand.dabuet@dss.ca.gov
Deadline recorded: Feb 4, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Feb 4, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 3 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · investigated over 2 visits
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Nov 14, 2024 · Control 11-AS-20241108095743
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 3 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations4 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 4 cited
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87217(b)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87217(b) Safeguards for Resident Cash, Personal Property, and Valuables. Every facility shall take appropriate measures to safeguard residents' cash resources, personal property and valuables which have been entrusted to the licensee or facility staff…This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the administrator did not comply with this section. The facility failed to properly safeguard residents’ personal property because another resident in the facility was stealing their items, which poses a potential health risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The administrator will develop a plan of correction on how to prevent future incidents of theft of resident's property and hold in-service training relating to theft in the facility. The licensee will submit proof of plan of correction and in-service training of staff by POC due date of 3/14/24. Submit proof to LPA Scott’s email at perry.scott@dss.ca.gov
Deadline recorded: Mar 14, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Mar 14, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87468.1(a)(3)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87468.1(a)(3) Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities(a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights:(3) To be free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, such as withholding residents’ money or interfering with daily living functions such as eating, sleeping, or elimination. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews of staff and residents, the licensee failed to ensure a resident's personal rights due to a residents abusive and harassing behavior towards other residents, which poses a potential health risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The administrator will ensure that all residents are accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, residents, and other persons. Facility to conduct in-service training on providing supervision appropriately to keep residents safe from abusive behavior from other residents and submit signed log of those who attended and email it to perry.scott@dss.ca.gov by POC due date of 03/14/24.
Deadline recorded: Mar 14, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Mar 14, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87468.1(a)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a)Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records reviewed the facility failed to provide a safe and healthful environment for resident by allowing another resident to hoard food, boxes, and empty bottles in their room, which poses a potential health risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The administrator will have in-service training with staff and housekeeping and develop a plan of action to combat this type of behavior in residents. The administrator will submit proof of plan of correction and in-service training of staff by POC due date of 3/14/24, to LPA at perry.scott@dss.ca.gov .
Deadline recorded: Mar 14, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Mar 14, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Facility condition and maintenanceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87303(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Maintenance and Operation. The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on documentation and interviews, the facility had roaches. LPA reviewed pest control invoices and observed that the facility had an ongoing issue with roaches in the month of October 2022 that were being treated by Dewey Pest Control bi-monthly to eradicate and control future infestations, which poses a potential health risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Corrected during visit. Administrator provided invoices for pest control visits dated: October-December of 2022 and recent reports on a bi-monthly schedule for prevention. Administrator shall continue to use the services of a pest control company to ensure the health and safety of the residents and staff.
Deadline recorded: Mar 14, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Mar 14, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Medical and dental careType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87465(6)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care 6) When requested by the prescribing physician or the Department, a record of dosages of medications which are centrally stored shall be maintained by the facility. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records reviews, the facility staff failed to make accurate records for prescribed medications for (R3). This violation poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
Licensee will submit plan informing the department medication training has been peformed with all staff. A written proof of correction must included date, time and particpants names. Correction must be submitted by due date: 03/21/24 to LPA's email: felisa.shirley@dss.ca.gov
Deadline recorded: Mar 7, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Mar 7, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 3 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · investigated over 2 visits
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 3 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Jan 6, 2024 · Control 11-AS-20231128151552
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 6 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations2 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 2 cited
Basic services and supervisionType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87466
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87466 - Observation of the Resident The licensee shall ensure that residents are regularly observed for changes in physical, mental…observation reveals unmet needs. When changes such as..losses or deterioration of mental ability..are observed, the licensee..are documented and brought to the attention of the resident's physician and the resident's responsible person, if any. This has not been met as evidenced by: Based on record reviews and interviews conducted, the Licensee failed to ensure that changes to residents are documented and brought to the attention of the resident's physician and the resident's responsible person which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
Resident Services Director, Wilfred Guerrero, agreed to create a plan to ensure that changes to residents are brought to the attention of the resident’s responsible persons. Proof of correction will be submitted to LPA by POC due date at Mario.Leon@DSS.CA.GOV.
Deadline recorded: Jun 8, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jun 8, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87411(d)(5)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87411 - Personnel Requirements, General (d)All personnel shall be given on the job training or have related experience in the job assigned to them. This training../..experience shall provide knowledge of..in the following, as appropriate for the job assigned..as evidenced by safe..effective job performance: (5)Knowledge necessary..recognize early signs of illness and the need for professional help. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record reviews and interviews conducted, the Licensee failed to ensure that staff have the knowledge necessary in order to recognize early signs of R1’s illness and the need for professional help, which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
Resident Services Director, Wilfred Guerrero, agreed to create a plan to ensure that all staff have the knowledge necessary in order to recognize early signs of illnesses and the need for professional help, including the need to report physical or mental changes in residents. Proof of correction will be submitted to LPA by POC due date at Mario.Leon@DSS.CA.GOV.
Deadline recorded: Jun 8, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jun 8, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Facility condition and maintenanceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87307(d)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87307 (d) (2) Personal Accommodations and Services The premises shall be maintained in a state of good repair and shall provide a safe and healthful environment. LPA Bunker observed the first-floor public restrooms and two of the toilets were non-operational. Notice posted on both restrooms doors out of service. This violation poses a potential health risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The licensee needs to repair two of the toilets in the public restroom on the first floor. The public restroom toilets should be in operational condition and in good repair at all times for the safety and well-being of residents, employees, and visitors. By or before the POC due date of 06/07/2023
Deadline recorded: Jun 7, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jun 7, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited · investigated over 2 visits
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Dec 15, 2021 · Control 11-AS-20211104104311
Facility condition and maintenanceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87303(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87303 (a) Maintenance and Operation The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. On 11/03/2021 AMEN Pest Control indicated initial roach cleanout for units 157, 257, 159, and on 08/05/2021, 09/02/2021, and 10/07/2021, there were flies in the facility kitchen, dining room, and one bathroom. Which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care
Official plan of correction
Deficiency corrected prior to today's visit. Incident self-reported by the facility.
Deadline recorded: Nov 9, 2021. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Nov 9, 2021
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Medication handling and storageType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87465(c)(1)(2)(3)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care: (c) (1) Once ordered by the physician the medication is given according to the physician's directions. (3) A record of each dose is maintained in the resident's record. The record shall include the date and time the PRN medication was taken, the dosage taken, and the resident's response. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Medication records were observed. R1 did not receive Pradaxa medications as prescribed by her physician on 12/13/2021-12/15/2021This violation poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Deficiency corrected prior to today's complaint visit.
Deadline recorded: Oct 6, 2021. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Oct 6, 2021
Correction not verified in available records
2 complaints have no published investigation report
The official record holds these complaints, but no investigation report was published for them. Their outcome is shown as the source recorded it.
- Mar 27, 2024 · Control 11-AS-20231208084632
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
- Nov 6, 2023 · Control 11-AS-20230725114537
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
Source and limits
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Public facility history is described by the source as a five-year window. Older records and previous-licensee history may require a regional-office request. Type 741 RCFE-CCRCs, nursing homes, and other care settings are excluded from this page.
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