Aegis Living Dana Point.
Aegis Living Dana Point is Ranked in the top 17% of California memory care with 1 CDSS citation on record; last inspected Jan 2026.
A large home, reviewed on public record.
Compared to 56 California facilities with a similar number of beds.
RCFE memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better performance on inspection record. Source: California Dept. of Social Services · Community Care Licensing.
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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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Aegis Living Dana Point has 1 citation on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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Citation history, plotted month by month.
1 deficiency on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
Finding distribution
1 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
The rules that apply to this facility.
State requirements with the exact regulation citation, plain-language explanation, and a question to ask on tour. Rules this facility has been cited for appear first.
Plain language
Because a facility markets dementia or Alzheimer's care, state law mandates higher training standards: 12 hours of initial dementia training (6 hours before a staff member works independently with residents, 6 more within the first 4 weeks), 8 hours of annual dementia in-service every year thereafter, and an administrator must include 8 hours of dementia-specific continuing education in every 2-year recertification cycle. Training must cover individualized care plans, behavioral expressions, appropriate supervision, and the facility's dementia care philosophy.
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“Can you show me each direct-care staffer's most recent dementia training certificate, and tell me when their next refresher is due?”
Questions to ask before you visit.
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The facility has 1 serious citation on file across all inspections — can you provide your corrective-action plan for the cited item, and show families any documentation of remediation steps taken?
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Two complaints are on file with CDSS — were any substantiated, and what remediation did the facility take in response to substantiated findings?
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The most recent inspection on 2026-01-09 documented deficiencies — can you provide the deficiency notice itself and your written corrective-action response for each item cited?
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4 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2026-01-27Complaint InvestigationNo findings
Plain-language summary
This was the facility's annual required inspection, conducted without advance notice. The inspector found the facility clean and safe, with proper staffing training, secure medication handling, working safety equipment, and all required resident records in order—no violations were cited.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman conducted an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the annual required inspection. LPA was allowed entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 76 non-ambulatory residents of which 10 may be bedridden. Facility has a hospice waiver for 16 residents and there are 13 residents on hospice during today's visit. The two story facility houses Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments including multiple, activity areas, med rooms, two common dining rooms, bistro, reading room and salon as well as an outdoor space. Administrator Eric Medor has a current administrator certificate expiring on 11/20/2026. Upon entry, facility appears clean, safe and sanitary. LPA Lyman along with Administrator Eric Medor toured the facility at 9:22 AM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, facility documents and the first aid kit. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident restrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 105.2 degrees F and 119 degrees F in all restrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. LPA checked medication room and medication carts were found to be secured. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. Toxins are secured. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are tested monthly in house and fire/ sprinkler inspections were last conducted on 11/24/2025 by third-party South Coast Fire and Security. Fire extinguishers were fully charged. LPA reviewed the emergency disaster plan and plan is complete. Facility conducts quarterly emergency drills with the last drill conducted on 01/15/2026. Continued ON LIC 809C DATED 01/27/2026 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 LPA observed ample emergency food and water as well as evacuation chairs at stairwell. Outside grounds were toured. LPA observed multiple outside patio areas. There is ample outdoor shaded seating for residents. Walkways around the facility were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. LPA reviewed select staff and resident files. Resident files included all required documents including updated physician reports, pre-appraisals, admission agreements and physician orders for bed rails as indicated. Staff files reviewed contained proof of CPR training, health screen/ TB and required annual training. LPA observed medication administration and storage. Medications appear to be administered per physician order. Based on the observations made during today's visit, No deficiencies are being cited. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.
2026-01-09Other VisitType B · 1 finding
Plain-language summary
During an incident on December 18, 2025, a staff member raised their voice and spoke aggressively to a resident who was refusing to use the elevator, causing the resident to cry; three out of four staff members, one resident, and a witness confirmed the staff member yelled at the resident in anger and close proximity. The staff member was suspended and subsequently resigned on December 19, 2025, and the facility reported the incident to state authorities, local law enforcement, and the ombudsman. The allegation of verbal aggression by staff toward the resident was substantiated.
“Based on record review and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. S1 was verbally aggressive with R1. This poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.”
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Allegation: Staff was verbally aggressive to resident It is alleged that the staff member was aggressively communicating with the resident and in close proximity of the resident. Based on record reviews, the facility progress note stated on December 18, 2025, resident attempted to use the stairway to come down the stairs, but S1 attempted to redirect resident to use the elevator. R1 refused to listen and was speaking aggressively towards S1. S1 raised their voice which led resident to cry and their responsible party (RP) escorted them out of the facility. The resident spent the night at the responsible party’s place. An email dated December 18, 2025, states S1 is under suspension and scheduled to return on Monday, December 22, 2025. The email also stated the facility submitted a report to report the incident to California Department of Social Services Orange County Regional Office, local law enforcement, and the local ombudsman. On December 19, 2025, the facility received a resignation letter from S1. Based on interviews conducted, three out four staff, one resident, and one witness corroborated that S1 was verbally aggressive with the resident. One staff out of four staff denied the allegation. S3 stated that S1 was yelling with an aggressive angry tone and demanor towards the resident. W1 stated they saw S1 in the face of the resident yelling in anger. S2 and S4 were not present at the time of the incident but confirmed they heard that S1 was yelling at the resident. Based on the information gathered, there is sufficient evidence gathered to corroborate the above allegation. It is determined that three out of four staff corroborated that the staff was verbally aggressive to resident. It is also determined through progress notes and email correspondence, that the incident did occur where the staff was verbally aggressive with the resident. Therefore, based on LPA's interviews and the records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the following allegation: Staff was verbally aggressive to resident deemed SUBSTANTIATED as per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. A deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report, LIC9099D, LIC811s, and the appeal rights were provided to Executive Director Eric Medor.
2025-01-09Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
This was an unannounced annual inspection of a 130-bed facility with assisted living and memory care apartments. Inspectors toured the building, checked apartments, bathrooms, kitchens, medication storage, emergency preparedness, and grounds, and found no deficiencies—residents' rooms were well-furnished, bathrooms were clean and functional with proper safety features, medications were being stored and given correctly, and the facility maintained required safety equipment and emergency plans.
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kimberly Lyman and Fred Arias conducted an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the annual required inspection. LPAs were allowed entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit.. Facility is licensed for 130 non-ambulatory residents of which 50 may be bedridden. The two-story facility houses Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) apartments. The first floor houses 11 AL apartments, 19 MC apartments, three activity rooms/areas, med room, two common dining rooms, 1 private dining room, kitchen, sitting areas, staff offices, family room, spa, two common bathrooms and courtyard. The second floor houses 36 AL apartments, reading room, salon, and laundry room. There are 11 residents on hospice. LPAs along with Administrator (AD) Eric Medor toured the facility at 9:15 AM . All apartments have the necessary furnishings and private bathrooms. LPAs toured the physical plant, checked food service, and the first aid kit. Resident 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 and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 104.7 degrees F and 117.5 degrees F in all restrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. LPAs checked medication room and medication carts and were found to be secured. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. LPAs observed the facility to be clean and sanitary. Toxins are secured. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are tested monthly in house and fire/ sprinkler inspections were last conducted on 10/17/2024 by third-party SouthCoast fire and security. Fire extinguishers were fully charged. LPAs reviewed the infection control plan and emergency disaster plans and plans are complete. Facility conducts quarterly emergency drills with the last drill conducted on 11/13/2024. LPAs observed ample emergency food and water. Continued ON LIC 809C DATED 1/09/2025 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 Outside grounds were toured. LPAs observed multiple outside patio areas. There is ample outdoor shaded seating for residents. Walkways around the facility were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. LPAs observed medication administration and storage. Medications are being administered per physician order. Based on the observations made during today's visit, No deficiencies are being cited. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.
2024-02-22Other VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
The facility received its required annual inspection in an unannounced visit and passed without deficiencies. The inspector found the facility clean and sanitary, with proper safety features including working fire alarms, sprinklers, and fire extinguishers, secure medication storage, accessible emergency food and water supplies, and a variety of activities for residents. The facility received two technical suggestions regarding the disaster plan and postings.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dwayne Mason Jr. made an unannounced visit to the facility for purpose of conducting required 1-year annual inspection. LPA arrived at the facility and was greeted at the facility by the Concierge, Ashley Stewart. Eric Medor, General Manager joined the LPA for the inspection upon LPA;s arrival. The LPA explained the reason for the inspection. The two-story facility houses Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) apartments. The first floor houses 10 AL apartments, 19 MC apartments, three activity rooms/areas, med room, two common dining rooms, 1 private dining room, kitchen, sitting areas, staff offices, family room, spa, two common bathrooms and courtyard. The second floor houses 36 AL apartments, reading room, salon, staff lounge and laundry room. LPA observed the facility to be clean and sanitary. LPA toured 4 apartments. All apartments have the necessary furnishings and private bathrooms. Hot water measured was observed to be between 105 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed all windows were screened. Medications are locked in the Med Rooms. The facility has an activity calendar including the following activities: exercise, comedy, religious activities, movie/tv shows, board games and more. There is a 2-day supply perishable food and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food on hand. Emergency food and water are located in storage on the second floor. LPA observed a walk-in refrigerator, a walk-in freezer, a walk-in pantry and noted the kitchen has working appliances and can be locked from all entrances. All and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins and disinfectants are inaccessible to residents and will be stored and double locked in the laundry rooms. LPA reviewed a document called Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Inspection & Testing Form. This form indicated that the facility smoke/carbon monoxide alarms and sprinkler system were tested on 9/6/2023 by Southeast Fire & Security.All fire extinguishers are fully charged. The service tags indicates they were last serviced on 2/12/2024. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan, Activity Calendar & Menu are all posted and available for review. No deficiencies were noted. LPA issued two technical assistances regarding the Disaster Plan and postings. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.
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5 older inspections from 2021 are not shown in the free view.
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