Westmont of Culver City.
Westmont of Culver City is Ranked in the top 11% of California memory care with 1 CDSS citation on record; last inspected Feb 2026.
A large home, reviewed on public record.
Compared to 123 California facilities with a similar number of beds.
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Rankings based on 36-month CDSS inspection data. Severity and frequency: fewer citations = higher percentile. Repeat rate: lower repeat citation share = higher percentile.
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Westmont of Culver City has 1 citation on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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1 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
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Elopements, fires, epidemic outbreaks, and poisonings must be reported immediately. Abuse with serious bodily injury requires a 2-hour phone report + 2-hour written report to CDSS, Adult Protective Services, and law enforcement. Abuse without serious bodily injury must be reported within 24 hours. A resident death requires a phone call by the next working day and a written report within 7 days. Injuries requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, and bankruptcy/foreclosure/utility shutoff notices, must also be reported. Incidents not reported on time are a separate violation — families may file a complaint directly with CDSS.
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The facility holds license number 198320402 with 160 licensed beds and zero deficiencies on file — can you provide the most recent CDSS inspection report and walk families through how the facility maintains compliance with Title 22 requirements?
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The facility is licensed for 160 beds under operator Westmont Liv Inc — can you confirm current occupancy and provide documentation showing the facility has maintained its LICENSED status without citations or administrative actions?
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7 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2026-02-25Other VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
During a case management visit on this incident from February 10, 2026, inspectors found that a resident missed eight different medications over 4 to 8 days because the facility ran out of stock; the resident had been managing their own medications according to a physician's assessment, and the facility had no system to track whether doses were actually taken. The facility sent the resident to the hospital for reassessment and moved them to a new medication management plan where facility staff now handle all medication administration. The inspector noted the facility's incident report was incomplete but cited no violation and advised the director on proper reporting requirements.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sparkle Day conducted this Case Management regarding an incident dated 2/10/26. Licensee Reported that R#1 missed several medications due to the facility ran out of the medications. It was reported that Resident #1 (R#1) missed eight (8) different medications from 4 to 8 days. During today's visit Licensing Program Analyst spoke with Dawn Smith, Executive Director and Rosetta Hines, Resident Service Director who were consistent in their statements that R#1 was managing their own medication according to physician report dated 5/15/2024. LPA reviewed the file of R#1 and observed an physician report indicating R#1 was able to manage and administer their own medication without assistance. The facility did have a list of the medications of R#1 upon admission but had no way of knowing if medications were missed. Due to this incident the facility has sent R#1 to the hospital for re assessment and R#1 is now on the medication management plan with the facility where ALL medications are now handled and administered by a Medication Tech at the facility. Licensing Day found that the incident report was not complete with ALL necessary information required. LPA Advised Executive Director of the Reporting Requirements per Title 22 No deficiency was cited today Exit interview conducted with Executive Director, Dawn Smith
2025-11-10Other VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
On November 10, 2025, inspectors investigated an incident from November 4 in which a staff member shoved a resident into a wheelchair and threw soiled gloves and wipes at them; the staff member was removed from the schedule and police were called. During interviews, five of six other staff members said they had not observed this employee being physically aggressive, the resident reported feeling safe at the facility, and inspectors found no violations of state regulations. The facility provided training records on reporting obligations and safety practices.
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On 11/10/2025 at 9:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Wendy Gibbs conducted an unannounced Case Management- Incident visit to the facility listed above. LPA met with Marielena Cardenas, Business Office Director, and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. LPA was granted entry into the facility. On 11/05/2025, the Regional Office received an Unusual Incident/Injury Report stating that on 11/04/2025 Staff (S1) was observed by facility Staff (S2) shoving Resident (R1) into their wheelchair by pushing their left shoulder downward. Once Resident R1 was in their wheelchair, S1 proceeded to remove their soiled gloves and throw the soiled gloves and soiled wipes at Resident R1. During today’s visit, LPA received a Resident Roster, Staff Roster, Incident Report, SOC341, Resident Notes, In-Service Logs, interviewed Staff S2-S7, interviewed Witnesses W1-W2, and interviewed Resident R1. During interviews with Staff S2-S7 were asked if they observed S1 being physically aggressive with residents, five (5) out of six (6) stated no, they have not observed S1 be physically aggressive with residents. During an interview with Resident R1 was asked if they feel safe here at the facility, R1 stated yes. During Record Review, LPA observed Staff S1 was sent home and removed from the schedule following the incident. Additionally, Culver City Police Department were called out to investigate and provided case # 25-5668. LPA received and reviewed In-Service training logs (dated 11/08/2025) regarding Mandated Reporters, and Safety while providing ADLs. According to the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), LPA did not observe deficiencies during this visit; therefore, no citations were issued. An exit interview was conducted with Marielena Cardenas, Business Office Director, and a copy of this report was conducted.
2025-10-27Other VisitType B · 1 finding
Plain-language summary
A licensing analyst visited the facility on October 27, 2025, following an unusual incident report about an event that occurred on September 30, 2025. The facility failed to report the incident to the licensing agency within the seven-day requirement set by state regulations. The facility was cited for this delay and told it will face daily fines until it submits proof that it has corrected the problem.
“Based on observation and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the incident report faxed on 10/9/25 was not sent within 7 days of the incident on 9/30/25. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.”
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On October 27, 2025, at approximately 2:30 pm, Licensing Program Analyst- LPA Alfonso Iniguez conducted an unannounced Case Management/Incident visit at the facility. LPA Iniguez met with Marielena Cardenas /Business Office Director and explained the purpose of the visit. On October 9, 2025, the Regional Office received an Unusual Incident Report (UIR) describing an incident that happened on 9/30/25. Based on Title 22 regulations, a written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence. LPA Iniguez observed that more than seven days had passed after the (UIR) was faxed to the Regional Office. Deficiency cited under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. See details below: -Facility failed to report an incident within the time stipulated by Title 22. Note: *Citations not cleared by the due date will be a $100 fine assessed for each citation until it is cleared. Civil penalties will continue to accrue until Proof of Corrections (POC) is cleared. * An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report was provided to Marielena Cardenas / Business Office Director.
2025-10-27Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
On October 27, 2025, the state investigated an allegation that a staff member had struck a resident's hand. The investigator interviewed the staff member, the resident, and reviewed the facility's internal investigation, and found no evidence that any physical contact occurred—the resident stated they had never been struck and described staff as friendly and caring. No violations were found.
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On October 27, 2025, at approximately 12:00 pm, Licensing Program Analyst- LPA Alfonso Iniguez conducted an unannounced Case Management/Incident visit at the facility. LPA Iniguez met with Marielena Cardenas, Business Office Director, and explained the purpose of the visit. On August 21, 2025, the Regional Office received a Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse or SOC 341 stating that a former facility staff (S#2) had observed another facility staff (S#1) strike a resident’s (R#1) hand. After the incident was reported, the facility conducted an internal investigation, which revealed that (S#1) did not struck (R#1). On 10/27/25, LPA Iniguez spoke with (S#1), (S#1) stated that they did not strike (R#1) on their hand. Also, (S#1) said that they have never physically abused another resident in care. On 10/27/2025, LPA Iniguez spoke with (R#1), (R#1) stated that they have never been struck by (S#1) or any other facility staff. On the other hand, (R#1) noted that the facility workers here are “friendly and nice, and they are concerned about”. According to the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), LPA did not observe deficiencies during this visit; therefore, no citations were issued. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report was provided to Marielena Cardenas / Business Office Director.
2025-07-24Other VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
This was the facility's annual one-year inspection, conducted without advance notice. The inspector reviewed resident records, medication records, staff files, and toured all five floors of the building, checking bedrooms, bathrooms, common areas, the kitchen, and grounds, and found no deficiencies.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sparkle Day conducted an unannounced visit to the above facility. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the one-year inspection. LPA met with Marielena Cardenas , Business Office Director and the purpose of the visit was discussed. The facility is licensed to serve 160 ambulatory residents age 60 and over of which 160 may be non ambulatory. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for 20 residents. There is also an approved delayed egress. Currently the facility serves 60 Assisted Living residents and 66 residents are in Independent living. Currently there is (1) residents receiving hospice services and (11) residents are receiving home health services. The facility does not handle any of the residents’ money. LPA Day reviewed 10 resident records, 10 resident medication records and 8 staff files. LPA found All records to be in order and complete according to Title 22. This is a 5 floor building consisting of: (137) resident bedrooms. The 2nd to 5th floor is Assisted Living Units and Independent living Units consisting of studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units. All units have personal washer and dryers located in the bathrooms. The 1st floor is Compass Rose Memory Care Units. LPA and Maintenance Director, Mario Carrillo toured the facility from the 1st floor to the 5th floor. and outside grounds. LPA toured the following rooms #512, #510, #522, #416, #411, #415, #313, #217, #228, #210 and The Memory Care unit. All bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, shower was free of mold/mildew and a non-skid mat was in place, water temperature measured between 112 degrees - 116 degrees. . Common areas were clean and clear of hazards; doorways were free of obstructions. There are game 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 rooms on the 3rd and 4th floor. There is a doggy area on the 2nd floor and medication room. The 1st floor consists of entrance, Concierge desk, Dining room, Lobby, Meeting area, outside Courtyard and grill, Kitchen, Mail room, Activity room, Wellness room, Theater, Public restrooms for men and women, Bistro and staff offices. All mandated inspection posters were displayed throughout the facility. Facility Annual Fess are current. Kitchen was checked and observed to be within Title 22 regulations. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked. All cleaning solutions, hazardous items, and medications were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors were working properly and fire extinguisher was fully charged. Carbon monoxide detector was operational. Last Fire drill inspection was June 2025. First Aid kit was available. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. Walkways around the facility were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Residents wear pendants and Wander guard watches for emergencies while in apartments. There are also pull stations in every room. During todays visit LPA did not observe any deficiencies. Exit interview conducted with Business Office Director, Marielena Cardenas and copy of this report was provided at time of visit.
2025-03-13Other VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
A community care licensing investigator visited the facility on March 13, 2025, to gather information about a fall that occurred on February 9, 2025, when a resident tripped on a blanket in the memory care activity area while staff were trying to help prevent an accident as the resident walked around carrying the blanket. The resident was taken to the hospital and had hip surgery, and is now in rehabilitation. The resident's fall risk assessment indicated standard fall prevention measures should be in place, and the facility notified the regional office of the incident.
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On 03/13/25 Community Care Licensing division (CCLD) Staff, conducted a case management -other visit at the above facility. CCLD Staff met with Executive Director, Dawn Smith and Memory Care Director, Larianna Logan(S1) and explained the purpose of the visit was to gather information surrounding the fall of Resident #1(R1) The Regional office received a Unusual Incident Report from the facility who reported the fall. It was reported the fall occurred on 02/09/25 in the common area of the Memory Care Unit's activity area. Interview with (S1) indicated that staff (S2) and (S3) informed (S1) that (R1) had fallen on the floor of the activity area and complained of hip pain. (S2)and (S3) indicated that they were attempting to assist (R1) due to (R1) walking around in the common area carrying /dragging a blanket, in an effort to prevent an accident from occurring. (R1) became agitated which prompted (S2 and (S3) to give (R1) space and time to calm down. (R1) subsequently tripped on the blanket and fell to the floor. (R1) was taken to St. John's Providence Hospital, where surgery was performed on the hip. (R1) is currently in rehabilitation at Berkeley West, Santa Monica. (S1) indicated she has phoned family and left messages to check on resident but has not received any return calls as of today. LPA unable to interview (S2) and (S3) due to work schedule is 10 PM - 6 AM. Record review indicated (R1) on the Morse Fall Scale (MFS) indicates score of 25 - Level 2- Implement standard fall prevention interventions. No medications taken. Elopement Risk Evaluation indicates (R1) , yes - for wandering and Yes- for wandering around looking for a spouse or family member. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the Executive Director, Dawn Smith.
2024-07-19Other VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
This was a pre-licensing inspection on July 19, 2024, for a facility designed to serve 160 elderly residents, with approval for up to 20 residents in hospice care. Inspectors toured all five floors and found the facility met all requirements: the building was clean and safe, medications were properly stored, bathrooms and bedrooms had adequate space and supplies, the kitchen had proper food storage and equipment, emergency systems were in place, and required postings were visible. No corrections were needed before the facility could be licensed.
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On 7/19/24 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA’s) Deborah Lee, Yolanda Rosser and Alfonso Iniguez conducted a pre-licensing evaluation for an RCFE facility type. Today’s pre-licensing evaluation was conducted with authorized administrator: Tracy Flaherty. The licensee has applied for a license to serve (160) elderly residents age range 60 and over. The fire clearance is approved for (160) non-ambulatory only. Approved hospice waiver for (20). A tour of the entire facility was conducted: 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th , and 5 th floors, kitchen, common areas, outside of facility, medication rooms, records room, bathrooms, activity room, fitness center, and cinema room. The following was observed during this visit: MEDICATIONS There are locked storage areas for Resident medications. PHYSICAL PLANT Facility is clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Protective devices are in place. Indoor and outdoor passageways, stairways, open porches, and other areas of potential hazard are free of obstructions. All window screens are clean and in good repair. Facility temperature is between 68°F. degrees and 73°F. degrees. Areas of potential hazard are well-lit. Smoke alarms operate properly. Carbon monoxide detectors operate properly. Report continues LIC 809C. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 BEDROOMS There is a space for client’s own furniture that will accommodate a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, reading lights and a chest of drawers. BATHROOMS There is at least (137) toilet and washbasin per six (6) clients, family, and personnel. There is at least (137) shower or bathtub per ten (10) clients, family, and personnel. Hot water temperature is between 105F°. and 120F°. Bathrooms are located inside clients’ bedrooms. There are nightlights in the hallways outside non-private bathrooms. SUPPLIES There are client personal hygiene supplies to include soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, and comb. There is a sufficient supply of clean linens to permit weekly changing or more of client top sheets, bottom sheets, bedspreads, blankets, pillowcases, mattress covers, bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths. FOOD SERVICE Dining room is near kitchen. Refrigerator(s) and freezer(s) are clean and large enough for the storage of at least two (2) days of perishable foods. Freezer is 0° Fahrenheit. Refrigerator is a maximum of 45° Fahrenheit. A seven (7) day supply of non-perishable food is present. There are enough tableware, tables, dishes, and utensils. There is enough equipment for the storage, preparation, and service of food. All equipment, dishes, and utensils are clean and well maintained. All kitchen, food storage, and preparation areas are clean. Report continues LIC 809C. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 RECORDS There is confidential storage of personnel records at the facility. There is confidential storage of client records at the facility. ADMINISTRATION The emergency exiting plan and emergency phone numbers are posted. Client Personal Rights are posted. Posting both sides of the Personal Rights form LIC 613 meets this requirement. Facility Visiting Policy is posted. Licensing Complaint Poster is posted. There is space available for resident council meetings and resident council postings. ACTIVITIES There is an outdoor activity space with a shaded area and furnished for outdoor use. There is at least one common room available to clients for visitors. DELAY EGGRESS and SECURE PERIMETER Delay egresses are located on the 1 st floor memory care entry. MISCELLANEOUS There are first-aid supplies to include sterile first-aid dressings, bandages, adhesive tapes, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, antiseptic solution, and a current first-aid manual. There is space and equipment for commercial laundry. There is a space for clean linen storage and a separate space for soiled linen. There is an operating telephone available to clients. Emergency lighting and supplies to include flashlights with batteries. Copy of liability insurance was email to LPA during this visit. Report continues LIC 809C. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 During this pre-licensing inspection, LPAs did not find corrections were needed. LPA Iniguez conducted the Component III Orientation with the administrator and copy of this report was provided. A copy of the facility evaluation report will be available to the Central Applications Unit (CAU) for review. If the applicant has questions regarding the status of the application, they have been instructed to communicate with their assigned CAU Analyst. Exit interview conducted with Tracey Flaherty/Administrator
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