Facility condition and maintenance
Cited in 2 reports, with 7 deficiencies in total.
JUST LIKE HOME
12521 KILLION STREET, Valley Village CA 91607
6 bedsLatest official report Aug 13, 2026Licensed
Additional info
- Telephone
- (818) 769-9955
- Licensee
- JUST LIKE HOME ELDERLY CARE CENTER, INC.
- Administrator
- ALEXSANDRA VARTAPETOVA
- Contact
- ALEXSANDRA VARTAPETOVA
- License first date
- Aug 5, 2003
- License effective date
- Aug 5, 2003
- District office
- WOODLAND HILLS N.ASC · (818) 596-4334
- Regional office
- 29
- Clients served
- 983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
Summary
The available records show 12 Type A and 17 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
- Most recent inspection
- Aug 13, 2026
- Most recent deficiency
- Aug 13, 2026
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 6 reports for this facility: 5 inspections, 1 complaint investigation, and 0 licensing or administrative records.
Those records contain 12 Type A and 17 Type B deficiencies.
2 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
- Official inspections
- 5
- Recorded deficiencies
- 29
- Type A deficiencies
- 12
- Type B deficiencies
- 17
- Substantiated complaints
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 4
More than the typical 4
1 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.
Health conditions and treatments
Cited in 2 reports, with 3 deficiencies in total.
Medication handling and storage
Cited in 2 reports, with 3 deficiencies in total.
Fire safety and emergency preparedness
Cited in 2 reports, with 2 deficiencies in total.
Official report history
All preserved reports from the most recent to the oldest, sortable by report type.
Inspection
Facility condition and maintenanceType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87303(e)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(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 the hot water did not measure within the required range which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/14/2026 Plan of Correction The Licensee will lower the water temperature and provide CCLD with videos measuring the hot water temperature by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Medication handling and storageType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- 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: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in resident medications were prepared 1 week is advance in pill organizers which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/14/2026 Plan of Correction The Licensee will complete the current medications prepped and submit a statement of understanding to CCLD by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Health conditions and treatmentsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87470(c)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(c) An Infection Control Plan shall be developed by the licensee and shall be included in the Plan of Operation required by Section 87208. (1) The Infection Control Plan shall include all of the following: 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 the facility did not have an infection control plan which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/20/2026 Plan of Correction The Licensee will provide CCLD with an Infection Control Plan 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 in 2 windows did not have screens which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/20/2026 Plan of Correction The Licensee will place the screens on the windows and provide proof to CCLD by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Medication handling and storageType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87465(h)(4)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (4) All centrally stored medications shall be labeled and maintained in compliance with state and federal laws. No persons other than the dispensing pharmacist shall alter a prescription label. 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 resident medication records were not maintained which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/20/2026 Plan of Correction The Licensee will provide CCLD with an updated and accurate CSMDR for the residents and create a medication refusal log and provide it by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Records and plan of operationType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87506(b)(10)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(b) Each resident's record shall contain at least the following information: (10) Reports of the medical assessment specified in Section 87458 Medical Assessment, and of any special problems or precautions. 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 1 resident had a change of condition and did not have an updated medical assessment which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/27/2026 Plan of Correction The Licensee will obtain an updated medical assessment or provide proof of the scheduled appointment to CCLD by POC due date.
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility did not have an 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: 08/20/2026 Plan of Correction The Licensee will provide CCLD with an emergency disaster plan by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Health conditions and treatmentsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- 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, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 resident had full bed rails and was no longer on hospice which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/20/2026 Plan of Correction The Licensee will remove the full bed rails and obtain a physician's order for half bed rails and provide proof by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
Licensing and administrationType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87207
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
No licensee, officer or employee of a licensee shall make or disseminate any false or misleading statement regarding the facility or any of the services provided by the facility. 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 in 1 staff had a falsified health screening report which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/15/2025 Plan of Correction The Licensee will review regulations and submit a statement of understanding to CCLD by POC due date. The Licensee will also obtain a health screening for the 1 staff and provide it to CCLD by 08/22/2025.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Licensing and administrationType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 1569.618(c)(4)
- 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: (4) Ensure that the facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 staff had 3 medications accessible to residents which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/14/2025 Plan of Correction Staff secured their medications. POC Cleared.
Official record says corrected or clearedOn or before Aug 14, 2025
Plan of correction recorded
Health conditions and treatmentsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87470(c)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(c) An Infection Control Plan shall be developed by the licensee and shall be included in the Plan of Operation required by Section 87208. (1) The Infection Control Plan shall include all of the following: 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 the facility was unable to locate the infection control plan which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/21/2025 Plan of Correction The Licensee will complete the infection control plan (LIC 9282) and send it to CCLD 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(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 in 1 kitchen drawer was not in good repair which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/21/2025 Plan of Correction The Licensee will have the drawer repaired and send CCLD proof 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 in 5 windows screens were not maintained in good repair which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/28/2025 Plan of Correction The Licensee will repair and replace the window screens and send proof to CCLD 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
- 87305(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) Prior to construction or alterations, all facilities shall obtain a building permit. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee did not notify CCLD of facility remodeling and did not obtain a permit which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/28/2025 Plan of Correction The Licensee will create a plan of remodeling that contains how they will mitigate the residents risk and obtain a building permit and send it to CCLD by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Facility condition and maintenanceType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- 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 resident restroom sinks did not measure within the required range which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/15/2025 Plan of Correction The Licensee will adjust the water heater and send CCLD proof of the adjusted water temperature by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Facility condition and maintenanceType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87307(d)(6)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(6) All outdoor and indoor passageways and stairways shall be kept free of obstruction. 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 the perimeter and emergency side exit was obstructed which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/15/2025 Plan of Correction The Licensee will clear the passageways and send CCLD proof by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
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 knives, scissors, and bleach bottles were not secured which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/14/2025 Plan of Correction Staff secured all items during the visit. POC Cleared.
Official record says corrected or clearedOn or before Aug 14, 2025
Plan of correction recorded
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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 5 staff did not have current first aid/cpr training which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/15/2025 Plan of Correction The Licensee will obtain 4 staff's first aid/cpr training and send CCLD proof 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)
- 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 observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 staff did not have a file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/21/2025 Plan of Correction The Licensee will bring the staff's file from their other facility and send CCLD proof 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(d)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(d) The licensee shall maintain documentation that an administrator has met the certification requirements specified in Section 87406, Administrator Certification Requirements or the recertification requirements in Section 87407, Administrator Recertification Requirements. 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 in 1 out of 3 Administrators did not have an Administrative Certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/21/2025 Plan of Correction The Licensee will enroll the Administrator in the Administrative courses to begin obtaining their Administrative Certificate and send CCLD proof by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Medication handling and storageType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87465(h)(4)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (4) All centrally stored medications shall be labeled and maintained in compliance with state and federal laws. No persons other than the dispensing pharmacist shall alter a prescription label. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in residents' centrally stored medication and destruction records were not maintained which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/21/2025 Plan of Correction The Licensee will update and maintain all residents centrally stored medication and destruction records and send CCLD proof by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Medical and dental careType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- 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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 resident did not have a PRN Authorization Letter which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/21/2025 Plan of Correction The Licensee will obtain the resident's PRN Authorization Letter and send proof to CCLD by POC due date.
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 iinterview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility was unable to locate the emergencry disaster plan which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/21/2025 Plan of Correction The Licensee will complete the emergency disaster plan and send CCLD proof by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
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 the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff was observed not wearing masks upon arrival to the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/08/2022 Plan of Correction Administrator agreed to the following: 1. Re-train all staff on infection control and mask wearing, provide training docuemnts with staff signatures to CCL no later than 8/8/2022.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Facility condition and maintenanceType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87307(d)(6)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(6) All outdoor and indoor passageways and stairways shall be kept free of obstruction. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on obseevation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as the exterior exit walkway was blocked, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/03/2022 Plan of Correction The Administrator agreed to do the following: 1. Remove the recliner clearing the walkway. Plan of correction met at the time of the visit.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Hazardous items and storageType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87309(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients. 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 cleaning supplies and disinfectants were observed accessible to resident which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/03/2022 Plan of Correction The Administrator agreed to do the following: 1. Secure all items. Plan of correction met at the time of the visit.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Medication handling and storageType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87465(h)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication. 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 Resident medications were not secured and were accessible to other residents which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/04/2022 Plan of Correction The Adminstrator agreed to the following: 1. Secure all medications. Medications were secured at the time of visit. POC met.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Dementia careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87705(e)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(e) 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 swimming pool gate was unlocked at time of the visit which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/03/2022 Plan of Correction Adminsitrator agreed to do the following: 1. Ensured that the gate was locked upon observation. Plan of Correction met. Zero Tolerance violation; a civil penalty was assessed during today's visit.
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 as in 3 sliding door window screens were observed to be in disrepair which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/10/2022 Plan of Correction The Adminstrator agreed to the following: 1. Repair the broken screens and provide proof to CCL no later than 8/10/2022.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 2 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportSource 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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