Medical and dental care
Cited in 2 reports, with 3 deficiencies in total.
GRACE BLOSSOM CARE
20430 HARVEST AVE, Lakewood CA 90715
6 bedsLatest official report Jul 9, 2026Licensed
Additional info
- Telephone
- (951) 816-1077
- Licensee
- MEGO INC
- Administrator
- OKEREKE,LILIAN
- Contact
- OKEREKE,LILIAN
- License first date
- Apr 10, 2019
- License effective date
- Apr 10, 2019
- District office
- MONTEREY PARK ASC · (323) 980-4934
- Regional office
- 28
- Clients served
- 935 - ELDERLY
Summary
The available records show 6 Type A and 13 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
- Most recent inspection
- Jul 9, 2026
- Most recent deficiency
- Mar 26, 2026
1 later report, on Jul 9, 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 1,564 Los Angeles County facilities licensed for 6 or fewer beds.
In the available public five-year record, CCLD published 9 reports for this facility: 6 inspections, 2 complaint investigations, and 1 licensing or administrative record.
Those records contain 6 Type A and 13 Type B deficiencies.
0 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
- Official inspections
- 6
- Recorded deficiencies
- 19
- Type A deficiencies
- 6
- Type B deficiencies
- 13
- Substantiated complaints
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
More than the typical 4
2 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 1
8 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
2 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
6 in the last 12 months
Most this size also have none
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.
Staffing, personnel, and training
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.
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
Hazardous items and storageType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87309(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) Except as specified in subsection (b), the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisonous substances, knives, matches, tools, sharp objects, and other similar items which could pose a danger to residents are in locked storage and are not left unattended if outside the locked storage. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed a large open bag of fertilizer in back yard which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 03/27/2026 Plan of Correction Staff removed bag at time of visit. Administrator will conduct training on section 87309(a) and send to LPA by POC due date,
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Licensing and administrationType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 1569.618(c)(3)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(c)The facility shall employ, and the administrator shall schedule, a sufficient number of staff members to do all of the following: (3) Ensure that at least one staff member who has cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and first aid training is on duty and on the premises at all times. This paragraph shall not be construed to require staff to provide CPR. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three (3) out of three (3) staff files reviewed did not have a cuurent CPR card which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 03/27/2026 Plan of Correction Administrator will send CPR cards and insure that someone with a valid CPR card is on duty at all times with residents.
Plan of correction recorded
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
(a) 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: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above room number 3 had a hole in the wall, and kitchen drawer was broken and being held together with black tape which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 04/02/2026 Plan of Correction Administrator will repair the hole and drawer and send LPA pictures by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Facility condition and maintenanceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87303(c)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(c) All window screens shall be clean and maintained in good repair. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above room number 1 did not have a window screen which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 04/02/2026 Plan of Correction Administrator will obtain a screen and send LPA pictures by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87412(a)(11)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (11) A health screening as specified in Section 87411, Personnel Requirements - General. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above S3 did not have a health screening with TB in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 04/02/2026 Plan of Correction Administrator will send LPA copy of health screening with TB and CPR.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.625(b)(2)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(2) In addition to paragraph (1), training requirements shall also include an additional 20 hours annually, eight hours of which shall be dementia care training, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.626, and four hours of which shall be specific to postural supports, restricted health conditions, and hospice care, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.696. This training shall be administered on the job, or in a classroom setting, or both, and may include online training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above S1, and S2 did not have correct annual training in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 04/02/2026 Plan of Correction Administartor will ensure staff has eight hours of dementia training and four additional hrs of postural supports, restricted health conditions, and hospice care and send LPA log by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Admission, assessment, and evictionType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87463(h)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(h) The licensee shall request that all residents receive an annual routine visit with a licensed medical professional once every twelve months, either in person or by video appointment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above three (3) out of five (5) residents did not have a annual physicians report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 04/02/2026 Plan of Correction Administrator will make doctors appts for residents as proof and then once annual is completed send LPA updated 602's.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Health conditions and treatmentsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87618(b)(3)(B)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(3) Ensuring that the use of oxygen equipment meets the following requirements: (B) “No Smoking-Oxygen in Use” signs shall be posted in the appropriate areas. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above two (2) residents did not have posted signs on bedroom doors which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 04/02/2026 Plan of Correction Administrator will post signs on doors and send LPA a picture by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
Medical and dental careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87465(e)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(e) For every prescription and nonprescription PRN medication for which the licensee provides assistance there shall be a signed, dated written order from a physician on a prescription blank, maintained in the resident's file, and a label on the medication. Both the physician's order and the label shall contain at least all of the following information. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 1 out 5 resident records. Resident 1 (R1) had PRN prescription (Furosemide 20 mg) was given to resident but there was no documentation. Resident 3 (R3) did not received medication as prescribed (Melatonin 5 mg) and did not include the exact dosage, the minimum number of hours between doses or the maximum number of doses allowed in each 24-hour period.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 03/28/2025 Plan of Correction Licensee will train staff on proper documentation for medication and administration of the same. Licensee will provide care licensing training plan and log of staff participating on training.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Medication handling and storageType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87465(c)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
If the resident's physician has stated in writing that the resident is unable to determine his/her own need for nonprescription PRN medication but can communicate his/her symptoms clearly, facility staff designated by the licensee shall be permitted to assist the resident with self-administration, provided all of the following requirements are met: (2) Once ordered by the physician the medication is given according to the physician's directions. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 resident's prescriptions which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Resident 1 (R1), two medications (Docusate Sodium 250 mg and Ferrous Sulfate 325 mg) had not been refilled. Resident 2 (R2) did not have medication refilled (Memantine HCL 10mg, Vitamin D3 50 mg, Donepezil 5m). Resident 3 (R3) did not received medication as prescribed (Melatonin 5 mg) on 4 days.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 03/28/2025 Plan of Correction Licensee will train staff to follow up with responsible parties to request medication refill. Licensee will provide training plan and staff list who participated for training.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
Medical and dental careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87465(a)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(2) The licensee shall provide assistance in meeting necessary medical and dental needs. This includes transportation which may be limited to the nearest available medical or dental facility which will meet the resident's need. In providing transportation the licensee shall do so directly or make arrangements for this service. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one (1)out six (6) residents which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. R1 medication was not present at facility and listed on medication MAR log. Doenepizil 5MG Daily.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 05/08/2024 Plan of Correction Caregiver will contact Physician or Pharamacy to obtain current medication. Caregiver will provide email or picture as proof of correction.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87412(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three (3) out of (3) staff files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA conducted annual visit and did not have access to staff/client files. Administrator was contacted and givien ample amount of time to respond. Caregiver did not have key to file room.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 05/21/2024 Plan of Correction Caregiver will email residents R1, R2 and R3 files. Caregiver will email staff S1,S2 and Administrator file.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Medical and dental careType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87465(a)(8)(E)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(8) If a facility has no medical unit on the grounds, a complete first aid kit shall be maintained and be readily available in a specific location in the facility. The kit shall be a general type approved by the American Red Cross, or shall contain at least the following: (E) Tweezers. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 05/21/2024 Plan of Correction Need to obtain tweezers and submit proof of correction.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Fire safety and emergency preparednessType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.695(e)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(e) A facility shall have all of the following information readily available to facility staff during an emergency: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: Plan of Correction
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
Facility condition and maintenanceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87303(e)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: (2) Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate the temperature of hot water used by residents to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degrees C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degrees C). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 bathrooms. The water temperature was tested in both bathrooms and measured at 78.5 degrees F (residents bathroom) and 80.1 degrees F (staff bathroom) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 04/29/2022 Plan of Correction Administrator will adjust water temperture and measure it for a week and send a copy of water temperature log to LPA by 04/29/2022.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87412(a)(11)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (11) A health screening as specified in Section 87411, Personnel Requirements - General. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 7 staff files. Administrator did not have a health screening for S1, S2, S4, S5, S6 and S7 to provide to the LPA which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 05/06/2022 Plan of Correction Administrator will obtained a health screening for S1, S2, S4, S5, S6 and S7, and submit a copy to the LPA by 05/06/2022.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87411(c)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(1) Staff providing care shall receive appropriate training in first aid from persons qualified by such agencies as the American Red Cross. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 7 staff files. Administrator did not have a valid First Aid/CPR certificate for S1, S2, S3, S4, S5 and S6 to provide to the LPA which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 05/06/2022 Plan of Correction Administrator will obtained a First Aid/CPR certificate for S1, S2, S3, S4, S5 and S6, and submit a copy to the LPA by 05/06/2022.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Dementia careType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87705(c)(5)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring the following: (5) Each resident with dementia shall have an annual medical assessment as specified in Section 87458, Medical Assessment, and a reappraisal done at least annually, both of which shall include a reassessment of the resident's dementia care needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 6 residents. R1, R2, and R3 all have dementia and the physician report in their files are older than 1 year which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 05/06/2022 Plan of Correction Administrator will obtain a current physician report for R1,R2 and R3, and submit to LPA by 05/06/2022.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
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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