Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
CENTINELA ASSISTED LIVING CENTRE
1000 S FLOWER ST, Inglewood CA 90301
96 bedsLatest official report May 21, 2026Licensed
Additional info
- Telephone
- (310) 674-3216
- Licensee
- CENTINELA ASSISTED LIVING MANAGEMENT LLC
- Administrator
- GWENDOLYN CRAIG
- Contact
- GWENDOLYN CRAIG
- License first date
- May 19, 2009
- License effective date
- May 19, 2009
- District office
- EL SEGUNDO ASC · (424) 544-1075
- Regional office
- 11
- Clients served
- 935 - ELDERLY
Summary
The available records show 2 Type A and 8 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
- Most recent inspection
- May 21, 2026
- Most recent deficiency
- Oct 26, 2022
8 later reports, from May 2, 2023 through May 21, 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 29 reports for this facility: 12 inspections, 17 complaint investigations, and 0 licensing or administrative records.
Those records contain 2 Type A and 8 Type B deficiencies.
0 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
- Official inspections
- 12
- Recorded deficiencies
- 10
- Type A deficiencies
- 2
- Type B deficiencies
- 8
- Substantiated complaints
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 0
More than the typical 7
1 in the last 12 months
More than the typical 8
0 in the last 12 months
Fewer than the typical 3
0 in the last 12 months
More than the typical 5
0 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 3
0 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.
No topic repeats in the last 36 months
No deficiency topic appears in more than one report during that window. This does not establish that nothing repeated earlier in the five-year record, and it is not a statement about current conditions.
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 reportInspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportInspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportInspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Medication handling and storageType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87465(c)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care C)(2) Once ordered by the physician the medication is given according to the physician's directions. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on a record review, LPA observed LPA observed, on some days, all... medications was missed for several days during both months. This includes the specific psychotropic medication prescribed for daily administration. LPA observed it was not given during the first 20 days per the medication record review.
Official plan of correction
Administrator will re-train all staff on the facility’s medication systems. Including but not limited to medical system Point Click Care (PCC). Re-training of all medication technicians must be conducted by POC due date and copies of training with sign-in sheet must be sent to LPA via fax or email.
Deadline recorded: Nov 16, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Nov 16, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 3 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87217(i)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Upon discharge of a resident, all cash resources, personal property and valuables of that resident which have been entrusted to the licensee shall be surrendered to the resident... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and information gathered the licensee failed to return personal property (money) to resident which had been entrusted to the licensee not surrendered to the resident.
Official plan of correction
Administrator to submit proof of payment back to authorized representative for Resident 1 by POC due date. 9/28/2022
Deadline recorded: Sep 26, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Sep 26, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
Facility condition and maintenanceType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87303(e)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Maintenance and Operation Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water...the temperature of hot water used by residents to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degree C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degree C). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on obsevation, on 7/5/2022 LPA's Cifuentes and Alvizar noted that water in communal bathroom for rooms 57 and 58 is 148.3F Water in room 18 was 122F. Water in room 8 measured at 96F. This is an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Administrator will track water temperature for next 24 hours and submit log to CCLD via fax/email by POC due date.
Deadline recorded: Jul 6, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jul 6, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportInspection
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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation on 5/17/2022 LPA Cifuentes noted that facility door is in disrepair. This violation possesses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Administrator will repair door and ensure there is sufficient security for the residents at night while the door is bein repaired. Video of repaired door will be submitted to CCLD via fax by POC due date.
Deadline recorded: Jun 14, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jun 14, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87468.1(a)(11)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights… To have their visitors...permitted to visit privately during reasonable hours and without prior notice... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews LPA noted that facility residents are not being allowed indoor visitation. This violation possesses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Licensee will review latest PIN, post visitation policy on front door, contact families to update them of change and submit copy of visitation policy to CCLD via fax by POC due date.
Deadline recorded: May 31, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline May 31, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 4 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations2 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Medication handling and storageType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87465(c)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Incidental Medical and Dental Care Once ordered by the physician the medication is given according to the physician's directions. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews LPA noted that R1's was given the incorrect dosage of their medication. LPA also noted that physician requested blood sugar be noted four times dailly, which was not completed. This violation possesses an immediate Health and Safety risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Administrator will conduct staff training regarding medication adminstration for diabetes residents with qualified medical proffesional. Licensee will send CCLD a copy of training outline as well as sign in sheet via fax by POC due date.
Deadline recorded: Mar 10, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Mar 10, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Medication handling and storageType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87465(c)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87465 (c)(2) Incidental Medical and Dental Care: Once ordered by the physician the medication is given according to the physician's directions. The Med Tech accidentally gave resident 1's wife a bottle of resident 2 Risperidone medication by mistake when he went home with his wife for a weekend visit. The violation poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The deficiency was corrected prior to today's visit. Staff self-reported the special incident report regarding medication error, Med Tech received corrective action and she was retrained on medications.
Deadline recorded: Feb 22, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Feb 22, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 6 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Food serviceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87555(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87555 (a) Food Services: The total daily diet shall be of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the residents and shall meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances of the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared, and served in a safe and healthful manner. The facility did not provide adequate food service. The violation poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The deficiency was corrected prior to today's visit.
Deadline recorded: Oct 27, 2021. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Oct 27, 2021
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportInspection
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87413(a)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87413(a)(2) Personnel – Operations (a) in each facility: (2) care and supervision of residents shall be provided without physical or verbal abuse, exploitation or prejudice. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review an admission from (S1) who had verbal exchanges with (R1), failed to give (R1) an environment free from verbal abuse. The violation poses a potential a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The licensee will create a plan to ensure that all staff performs knowledge of and conforms to applicable laws, rules and regulations will 87413 Incidental Medical and Dental Care Regulations. Plan of correction will be submitted by POC due date: 09/24/21. The licensee corrected this violation during the visit on 09/17/21. The administrator investigated the incident with a statement in writing from (S1). The administration will continue to provide in-service training on ethics and a review of Title 22 87413 regulations.
Deadline recorded: Sep 24, 2021. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Sep 24, 2021
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations2 substantiated · 3 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Medical and dental careType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87465(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (2) The licensee shall provide assistance in meeting necessary medical and dental needs. This includes transportation... medical or dental facility which will meet the resident's need. In providing transportation the licensee shall...make arrangements for this service. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review the licensee/Administrator failed to adhere to Title 22 regulations and terminated transportation services for (R1) and failed to meet resident’s needs. The violation poses a potential a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The licensee will create a plan to ensure that the administrator performs knowledge of and conforms to applicable laws, rules and regulations with 87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care Regulations. Plan of correction will be submitted by POC due date: 09/24/21. This violation was corrected during the visit on 09/17/21. The licensee issued for in-house transportation services to resume with (R1) and implemented an alternative plan to meet (R1)'s needs.
Deadline recorded: Sep 24, 2021. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Sep 24, 2021
Correction not verified in available records
3 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.
- Sep 8, 2021 · Control 11-AS-20210708161708
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
- Aug 31, 2021 · Control 11-AS-20210720081934
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
- Aug 31, 2021 · Control 11-AS-20210727102124
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 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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