Resident rights
Cited in 2 reports, with 2 deficiencies in total.
STRAWBERRY COTTAGE
43732 SENTRY LANE, Lancaster CA 93536
6 bedsLatest official report Oct 8, 2025Licensed
Additional info
- Telephone
- (661) 266-7995
- Licensee
- REES-TAYLOR LLC
- Administrator
- GORY, MONICA
- Contact
- GORY, MONICA
- License first date
- Aug 5, 2016
- License effective date
- Aug 5, 2016
- District office
- WOODLAND HILLS S.RO · (818) 596-4334
- Regional office
- 31
- Clients served
- 983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
Summary
The available records show 3 Type A and 10 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
- Most recent inspection
- Sep 9, 2025
- Most recent deficiency
- Oct 8, 2025
No later report is available, so the records do not show what happened afterward.
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 18 reports for this facility: 6 inspections, 12 complaint investigations, and 0 licensing or administrative records.
Those records contain 3 Type A and 10 Type B deficiencies.
0 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
- Official inspections
- 6
- Recorded deficiencies
- 13
- Type A deficiencies
- 3
- Type B deficiencies
- 10
- Substantiated complaints
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
More than the typical 4
1 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 1
2 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
0 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
2 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
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.
Official report history
All preserved reports from the most recent to the oldest, sortable by report type.
Complaint
Allegations2 substantiated · 5 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 2 cited · investigated over 3 visits
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87468.1(a)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87468.1 (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, residents, and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as Staff #1 (S1) spoke inappropriately to Resident #1 (R1), posing a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of individuals in care.
Official plan of correction
The Administrator agreed to conduct an in-service training to all staff on the cited section and submit a proof of completion with staff submit sign-in sheet to LPA by the POC due date 10/31/2025.
Deadline recorded: Oct 31, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Oct 31, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Oct 8, 2025 · Control 31-AS-20250221124252
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Oct 8, 2025 · Control 31-AS-20250221124252
Licensing and administrationType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.655(a)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(a) If a licensee of a residential care facility for the elderly increases the rates of fees for residents... the licensee shall provide no less than 90 days’ prior written notice to the residents or the residents’ representatives setting forth the amount of the increase... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not ensure to provide a written notice to R1 and their residents’ representatives at least 90 days prior to increasing rates of fees which posses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Administrator shall read the cited Health and Safety Code and submit a statement of understanding to LPA by POC due date.
Deadline recorded: Sep 19, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Sep 19, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 7 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · investigated over 2 visits
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Sep 10, 2024 · Control 31-AS-20240103165416
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations2 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Facility condition and maintenanceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87303(e)(4)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows:(4)Grab bars shall be maintained for each toilet; bathtub and shower used by residents. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observation, the licensee did not ensure that R1 had a grab bar that allowed them to safely enter and exit the bathtub which posses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Administrator agreed to add grab bar. Administrator will submit a picture of grab bar to LPA by POC due date.
Deadline recorded: Sep 22, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Citation dismissed - not a correctionOn Sep 22, 2023
Deficiency Dismissed Type B 09/22/2023 Section Cited CCR 87303(e)(4)
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Sep 22, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87468.2(a)(4)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities. To care, supervision, and services that meet their individual needs and are delivered by staff that are sufficient in numbers, qualifications, and competency to meet their needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Various interviews and observation revealed that staff do not responded to the call for assistance from residents in a timely manner. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Administrator is to submit to LPA a plan to ensure that Section 87468.2(a)(4) will be complied with at all times.
Deadline recorded: Sep 22, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Sep 22, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations4 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 3 cited · investigated over 2 visits
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations2 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 2 cited
Medical and dental careType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87465(a)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility. The plan shall encourage routine medical and dental care and provide for assistance in obtaining such care, by compliance with the following: (1) The licensee shall arrange, or assist in arranging, for medical and dental care appropriate to the conditions and needs of residents This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not ensure that R1 made it to a scheduled appointment on one occasion which posses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Licensee shall read cited regulation and submit a statement of understanding to LPA by POC due date.
Deadline recorded: Jun 30, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jun 30, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Basic services and supervisionType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87464(f)(6)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87464 Basic Services (f) Basic services shall at a minimum include: (6) Arrangements to meet health needs, including arranging transportation, as specified in Section 87465, Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not ensure that timely or adequate transportation was provided for R1 upon discharge from the hospital. This posses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Licensee shall conduct training for all staff, training shall specifically include arranging transportation for medical appointments, medical emergencies, or outings. Proof of training and any training materials shall be submitted by the POC due date.
Deadline recorded: Jun 30, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jun 30, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 3 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Medical and dental careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87465(a)(4)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility. The plan shall encourage routine medical and dental care and provide for assistance in obtaining such care, by compliance with the following: (4) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and record review, two medications for R1 were not issued as prescribed and the MARs was not filled out correctly, due to staff not signing or signing in advance which poses an immediate health and safety risk to the residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The licensee shall hire a State approved vendor to train all staff and licensee on medication assistance. Licensee shall submit proof of requesting/booking training by the POC due date and by 6/23/23, Licensee shall submit verification of training completed for all staff.
Deadline recorded: Jun 16, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jun 16, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
Medical and dental careType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87465(g)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(g) The licensee shall immediately telephone 9-1-1 if an injury or other circumstance has resulted in an imminent threat to a resident’s health including, but not limited to, an apparent life-threatening medical crisis...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on document review and interviews the Licensee did not call 911 for R3 when they were notified R3 had a fall in the facility and R3's health condition changed. This poses a potential health and safety or personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Licensee will provide to LPA copy of written instructions left to staff: that they are not to wait to call 911 when they witness or suspect an injury to residents in care. Licensee shall also make an addendum to their Program to include instructions above and provide a copy to CCL to be added to facility file by POC due date.
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
Medication handling and storageType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87465(h)(5)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(h)The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored:(5)Each resident's medication shall be stored in its originally received container. No medications shall be transferred between containers. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews the Licensee did not ensure prescribed medication was kept in their original containers for two out of six residents. This poses a potential health and safety or personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Licensee will identify medication that is over quantity and ascertain from pharmacy what was the expiration date for the previous medication. Staff will complete LIC 622 for all future medication for all residents. Licensee will email completed LIC 622 for all residents in care by POC due date.
Deadline recorded: May 5, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline May 5, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Jun 14, 2023 · Control 31-AS-20230427111039
Medical and dental careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87645(a)(4)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility... by compliance with the following:(4)The licensee shall assist residents with self administered medications as needed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on document review and interviews the Licensee did not ensure R1 was administered medication as prescribed. This poses an immediate health and safety or personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Licensee shall submit receipt for medication not located in facility and a picture of medication taken at the facility. A copy of the receipt and medication shall be provided to CCL/LPA by POC due date.
Deadline recorded: May 5, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline May 5, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87468.1(a)(15)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a)Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights:(15)To send and receive unopened correspondence in a prompt manner. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observation the Licensee did not ensure R1 received their correspondence in a prompt manner. This posed a potential health and safety or personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Licensee shall submit a statement of understaning on cited regulation 87468.1(a)-(b) and provide a copy in writing of the process facility will use to promptly proved unopen mail to residents. A copy of statemen and process shall be provided to LPA by POC due date.
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
Facility condition and maintenanceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87307(a)(3)(A)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) Living accommodations and grounds shall be related to the facility's function... The following provisions shall apply:(3) ...the licensee shall assure provision of:(A)A bed for each resident...appropriate sized bed. Each bed shall be equipped with good springs, a clean and comfortable mattress...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observation the Licensee did not ensure 4 out 6 residents had good spring, clean and comfortable mattresses. This poses a potential health and safety or personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Licensee has agreed to purchase new mattress for the residents that are not provided one by other means. Licensee will submit to LPA a receipt and picture of new mattress purchased for residents identified to need one to LPA by POC due date.
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
Inspection
Background checksType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87355(e)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
All individuals subject to a criminal record review...shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) ....This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based document review and interviews the Licensee did not ensure that S2 was associated to the facility. This poses an immediate health and safety or personal rights risk to cresidents in care.
Official plan of correction
Licensee shall submit evidence of transfer request or completion of transfer/ association of staff #2 to this facility. A copy of the receipt shall be provided to CCL/LPA by POC due date.
Deadline recorded: May 3, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline May 3, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
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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