Facility condition and maintenance
Cited in 3 reports, with 3 deficiencies in total.
1370 NAVARRO BLUFF ROAD, Albion CA 95410
6 bedsLatest official report May 4, 2026Licensed
The available records show 6 Type A and 1 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
No later report is available, so the records do not show what happened afterward.
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.
Counts cover the five-year public record. Typical figures are the median for the 13 Mendocino County facilities licensed for 6 or fewer beds, except where too few exist to state one — those come from facilities with 7 or more beds.
In the available public five-year record, CCLD published 11 reports for this facility: 6 inspections, 3 complaint investigations, and 2 licensing or administrative records.
Those records contain 6 Type A and 1 Type B deficiencies.
3 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
More than the typical 3
1 in the last 12 months
More than the typical 3
1 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
1 in the last 12 months
Fewer than the typical 2
0 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
0 in the last 12 months
Last 36 months
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.
Cited in 3 reports, with 3 deficiencies in total.
All preserved reports from the most recent to the oldest, sortable by report type.
(e) The licensee shall supervise residents as needed and as determined by the resident's appraisal pursuant to Section 87457, Pre-Admission Appraisal or Section 87463, Reappraisals, when residents are in proximity to or when there is use of the following items: (2) Fishponds, wading pools, hot tubs, swimming pools, or similar larger bodies of water. (A) The licensee shall ensure that the bodies of water specified above are inaccessible through fencing, covering, or other means when not in active use by residents. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the rear patio fence was rusted and falling down and entirely missing in one location. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/05/2026 Plan of Correction Licensee agrees to provide Licensing a written plan outlining how staff will ensure facility meets regulation regarding resident access to bodies of water. Plan shall be submitted to CCL by 05/05/2026.
Allegations1 substantiated · 4 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited · investigated over 2 visits
No deficiencies recorded in this report(e) The licensee shall supervise residents as needed and as determined by the resident's appraisal pursuant to Section 87457, Pre-Admission Appraisal or Section 87463, Reappraisals, when residents are in proximity to or when there is use of the following items: (2) Fishponds, wading pools, hot tubs, swimming pools, or similar larger bodies of water. (A) The licensee shall ensure that the bodies of water specified above are inaccessible through fencing, covering, or other means when not in active use by residents. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The fence leading to the ocean bluff was broken and missing a gate, allowing access to the ocean cliff. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/28/2025 Plan of Correction Licensee shall implement a temporary fix to secure the gate opening by 03/28/2025 and send photo verification of correction to CCL. Licensee shall submit a plan of correction for a long term solution to CCL by POC date of 04/04/2025, with timelines for completion.
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Apr 7, 2025 · Control 21-AS-20241213170036
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care:(4) The licensee shall assist residents with self administered medications as needed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, resident medication was delivered but was not started for two days. This poses an immediate Health risk to residents in care.
Licensee to ensure residents receive medications as ordered. Staff responsible for receiving the medication and not alerting anyone else, as facility procedure states, was terminated. All staff received refresher training on medication procedures. POC Cleared during visit.
Deadline recorded: Dec 28, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Basic Services:A facility need not accept a particular resident for care. However, if a facility chooses to accept a particular resident for care, the facility shall be responsible for meeting the resident's needs...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records reviewed and interviews conducted, staff did not assist resident in transferring. This poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal rights risk to residents.
Administrator reviewed Basic Services regulation and has provided LPA self certifiation of understanding. Resident no longer resides at facility. POC cleared at time of visit.
Deadline recorded: Aug 13, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
(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 and a record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of four residents. Bedridden resident was placed in a non ambulatory room, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/15/2024 Plan of Correction Resident moved from facility. POC cleared at time of visit
(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. Hot water was measured above regulation at 131 degrees F, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/17/2024 Plan of Correction House Manager contacted plumbing contractor who recently installed new water heater to come and adjust. House manager will test water temperature twice daily for 7 days after adjustment to ensure temperature is within regulation. Completed temperature log to be submitted to CCL by POC date of 05/17/2024.
(a) The administrator designated by the licensee pursuant to paragraph (11) of subdivision (a) of Section 1569.15 shall be present at the facility during normal working hours. A facility manager designated by the licensee with notice to the department, shall be responsible for the operation of the facility when the administrator is temporarily absent from the facility. 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. Facility Administrator is not present at the facility during normal working hours. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/31/2024 Plan of Correction Licensee to ensure a certified Administrator is present at the facility during normal business hours to ensure the facility is in compliance. Written plan describing Administrator hours at facility to be submitted to CCL by POC date of 05/31/2024.
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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