Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
DIGNITY CARE HOME #1
8821 VALJEAN AVENUE, North Hills CA 91343
6 bedsLatest official report Aug 27, 2026Licensed
Additional info
- Telephone
- (818) 891-1222
- Licensee
- DIGNITY CARE, INC.
- Administrator
- RONALD M. VIRAY
- Contact
- RONALD M. VIRAY
- License first date
- Jul 26, 2013
- License effective date
- Jul 26, 2013
- District office
- WOODLAND HILLS S.RO · (818) 596-4334
- Regional office
- 31
- Clients served
- 935 - ELDERLY
Summary
The available records show 7 Type A and 11 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
- Most recent inspection
- Aug 27, 2026
- Most recent deficiency
- Jul 26, 2022
4 later reports, from Feb 27, 2024 through Aug 27, 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 5 reports for this facility: 5 inspections, 0 complaint investigations, and 0 licensing or administrative records.
Those records contain 7 Type A and 11 Type B deficiencies.
0 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
- Official inspections
- 5
- Recorded deficiencies
- 18
- Type A deficiencies
- 7
- Type B deficiencies
- 11
- Substantiated complaints
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
More than the typical 4
1 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 1
0 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
0 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
0 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.
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.
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
Fire safety and emergency preparednessType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87202(a)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. Prior to accepting or retaining any of the following types of persons, the applicant or licensee shall notify the licensing agency and obtain an appropriate fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal: (2) Bedridden persons 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 by admitting/retaining 4 bedridden residents which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/27/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee / Administrator will submit LIC200 and Facility Sketch. Facility sketch will need to specify rooms for bedridden residents or submit a dated, signed written statement notifying the department how this deficiency will be corrected. This is a zero tolerance violation, therefore, a civil penalty in the amount of $500.00 has been issued. Civil penalty in the amount of $100.00 per day will continue to accrue until POC is received.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- 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 interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring staff receive the required annual training poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/27/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee / Administrator will need to schedule 40 hours vendorized training for all staff. Licensee/administrator will submit the credentials of the trainer with the scheduled training dates by 7/27/2022 and completion of training by 8/12/2022.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Fire safety and emergency preparednessType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 1569.69(a)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(a) Each residential care facility for the elderly licensed under this chapter shall ensure that each employee of the facility who assists residents with the self-administration of medications meets all of the following training requirements: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not providing medication training to all staff which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/27/2022 Plan of Correction Administrator will schedule vendorized medication training for all staff. Licensee/administrator will submit the credentials of the trainer with the scheduled training dates by 7/27/2022 and completion of training by 8/12/2022.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Health conditions and treatmentsType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87608(a)(5)(B)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(B) Bed rails that extend the entire length of the bed are prohibited except for residents who are currently receiving hospice care and have a hospice care plan that specifies the need for full bed rails. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring a current hospice care plan which indicated the need for a full rail is obtained for R5 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care..
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/27/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee/Administrator will obtain a current hospice care plan which indicates the need for the full rail being utilized by R5. and submit Copy of the plan to the Department as POC.
Plan of correction recorded
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
(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation a, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not conducting/documenting routine symptom screening for staff and visitors which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/05/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee/Administrator will schedule training for all staff to be provided by and individual certified in infection control infection prevention, symptoms, transmission and PPE use, and all sections listed in the department LIC808 Mitigation Plan. Verification of the completed training will need to be submitted as POC.
Plan of correction recorded
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
(d) All personnel shall be given on the job training or have related experience in the job assigned to them. This training and/or related experience shall provide knowledge of and skill in the following, as appropriate for the job assigned and as evidenced by safe and effective job performance: (5) Knowledge necessary in order to recognize early signs of illness and the need for professional help. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not ensuring staff are fit tested for N95 masks as required and indicated in the licensees mitigation plan which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/05/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee/Administrator will schedule fir testing for all staff including licensee and administrators. Licensee/Administrator will documentation to confirm all staff including the licensee representative and administrator were fit tested fro N95 masks.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Administrator qualificationsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87405(d)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(d) The administrator shall have the qualifications specified in Sections 87405(d)(1) through (7). If the licensee is also the administrator, all requirements for an administrator shall apply. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, interview, record review, and citation issued during the visit, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring the administrator has knowledge of and ability to conform to the applicable laws rules and regulations, which poses a potential health and safety and personal right risk to persons in care
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/12/2022 Plan of Correction The administrator will attend additional 20 hours of training related to the operation of the facility and deficiencies cited in this report. Administrator will submit a written explanation why the facility is currently operating non-compliant with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Records and plan of operationType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87506(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete, and current record is maintained for each resident in the facility or in a central administrative location readily available to facility staff and to licensing agency staff. 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 by not maintaining current records for 4 out of 6 residents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/05/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee/Administrator will complete files for all residents. Once completed licensee/administrator will submit a signed, dated self certification that all resident files have been, reviewed, updated and complete as required by the cited regulation.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87468(d)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(d) Licensees shall post the personal rights, nondiscrimination notice, and complaint information specified above in English, and, in any other language in which at least five (5) percent of the residents can only read that other language. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having the required postings which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/29/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee/Administrator will review the regulation and Post all the required postings at the facility. Once posted licensee will submit a photo of the required postings as a POC.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Food serviceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87555(b)(26)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (26) Supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days shall be maintained on the premises. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having sufficient supply of non-perishable food at the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/29/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee/Administrator will purchase non-perishable food for the facility, copy of the receipt and photo of the purchased food will need to be submitted as POC.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Medication handling and storageType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87465(c)(3)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(c) 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: (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: Deficient Practice Statement Based on medication and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not documenting date and time PRN medications are taken. which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/29/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee/Administrator will submit a written statement notifying how this deficiency will be corrected and what steps will be taken to ensure compliance with the cited regulation at all times.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Fire safety and emergency preparednessType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.695(a)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(a) In addition to any other requirement of this chapter, a residential care facility for the elderly shall have an emergency and disaster plan that shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not completing/maintaining an updated Emergency Disaster Plan which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/29/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee/Administrator will review the cited health and safety code, complete an updated Emergency disaster plan and submit copy of the plan to the Department as POC.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Health conditions and treatmentsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87606(f)(3)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(f) To accept or retain a bedridden person, a facility shall ensure the following: (3) Staff records include documentation of staff training specific to Care of Bedridden Residents. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring staff receive training specific to bedridden residents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/29/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee/administrator will schedule and complete training for all staff, verification of staff training with the trainers credentials will need to be submitted as POC.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Health conditions and treatmentsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87608(a)(3)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) Based on the individual's preadmission appraisal, and subsequent changes to that appraisal, the facility shall provide assistance and care for the resident in those activities of daily living which the resident is unable to do for himself/herself. Postural supports may be used under the following conditions: (3) A written order from a physician indicating the need for the postural support shall be maintained in the resident's record. The licensing agency shall be authorized to require other additional documentation if needed to verify the order. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by utilizing half bed rails for 4 residents without a written order from the physician which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/29/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee/Administrator will contact the physicians and obtain order for postural support for all residents and submit copies of the orders to the department as POC.
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 by not having an annual medical assessment for 1 out of 6 residents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/05/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee/Administrator will obtain updated physicians report for all resident whose physicians reports were completed prior to 08/2021 and submit copies to the Department as POC.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Fire safety and emergency preparednessType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87203
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Fire Safety: All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the protection of life and property against fire and panic. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and interview, the licensee/administrators did not comply with the section cited as the 2 fire extinguishers were serviced/inspected 1/11/2019 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/27/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee/Administrator will have purchase new fire extinguisher or have the existing ones serviced Licensee/administrator will submit documentation to confirm servicing of the fire extinguisher or submit photo and receipt confirming purchase of a new fire extinguisher. This is a zero tolerance violation therefore a civil penalty in the amount of $500 dollars has been assessed/issued. Civil Penalty in the amount of $100 dollars per day will continue to accrue until POC has been received.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Dementia careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87705(I)(5)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
The following initial and continuing requirements shall be met for the licensee to lock exterior doors or perimeter fence gates: (2) The licensee shall ensure that the fire clearance includes approval of locked exterior doors or locked perimeter fence gates. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observations and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above securing exit doorknobs and key locking exit door in the office area preventing the doors from opening which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/27/2022 Plan of Correction Administrator removed the doorknob cover during the visit, administrator will need to remove the key lock from the office exit door. Administrator will submit photo of the removed lock and provide a signed statement of understanding and intent to abide by the cited regulation. This is a zero tolerance violation therefore a civil penalty in the amount of $500 dollars has been assessed/issued. Civil Penalty in the amount of $100 dollars per day will continue to accrue until POC has been received.
Corrective action observedRecorded in report dated Jul 26, 2022
Plan of correction recorded
Dementia careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87705(e)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Swimming pools and other bodies of water shall be fenced and in compliance with State and local building codes This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as the gates leading to the swimming pool were not locked, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/27/2022 Plan of Correction The licensee ensured that the gate was locked immediately. Licensee will need to submit a written statement of understanding. This is a zero tolerance violation therefore a civil penalty in the amount of $500 dollars has been assessed/issued. Civil Penalty in the amount of $100 dollars per day will continue to accrue until POC has been received.
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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