Lafayette Gardens.
Lafayette Gardens is Ranked in the top 18% of California memory care with 4 CDSS citations on record; last inspected Feb 2026.
A small home, reviewed on public record.
Compared to 152 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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Lafayette Gardens has 4 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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Citation history, plotted month by month.
4 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
Finding distribution
4 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.
A short pre-tour checklist tailored to Lafayette Gardens's record and state requirements.
The facility has 2 serious citations on file across all inspections — can you provide your corrective-action plan for each cited item, and show families any documentation of remediation steps taken?
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Four deficiencies citing §87705 or §87706 dementia-care requirements appear in the inspection record — can you provide the written dementia-care program required by §87705 and walk families through how it addresses the cited deficiencies?
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Three 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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Every inspection visit, verbatim.
7 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2026-02-23Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
A routine annual inspection was conducted on February 23, 2026, and no violations were found. The facility passed safety checks including working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, proper water temperature, grab bars in bathrooms, and adequate food supplies; resident and staff files were complete and emergency drills are conducted quarterly. The building was clean, well-lit, at a comfortable temperature, and medications were properly stored and locked.
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On 02/23/2026 at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Doidge arrived to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with staff Criselda Valenzuela and explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator Meeran Saxena arrived at the facility at around 11:55 AM. During the visit, LPA toured facility including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, front and back area of the facility, and common areas. Fire extinguisher was observed full and purchased on 12/08/2025. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed functional. LPA observed the facility to be at a comfortable temperature for residents. All indoor and outdoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. Hot water temperature was measured at 110 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed skid mats and grab bars in resident bathrooms. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. There are no bodies of water present in or around the facility. LPA observed a sufficient supply of 7 day non-perishables and two day perishable food supplies. LPA reviewed six (6) resident files and three (3) staff files. All complete. Fire and earthquake drills are conducted quarterly. Last drills were conducted on 12/11/2025. Centrally stored medications were observed locked in a cabinet. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
2025-01-22Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
On January 22, 2025, the facility passed its annual inspection with no violations found. The inspector checked the building's safety systems (fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), bathrooms, kitchen, food supplies, resident files, and medication storage, and found everything in order. The facility was asked to submit updated personnel and responsibility designation forms by January 29, 2025.
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On 01/22/2025 at 10:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Doidge arrived to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with staff Aecia Perez. and explained the purpose of the visit. The Administrator Meeran Saxena arrived at the facility at around 11:00 AM. During the visit, LPA toured facility including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, front and back area of the facility, and common areas. Fire extinguisher was observed full and purchased on 01/22/2025. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed functional. LPA observed the facility to be at a comfortable temperature for residents. All indoor and outdoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. Hot water temperature was measured at 107.7 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed skid mats and grab bars in resident bathrooms. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. There are no bodies of water present in or around the facility. LPA observed a sufficient supply of 7 day non-perishables and two day perishable food supplies. LPA reviewed six (6) resident files and four (4) staff files. All complete. Fire and earthquake drills are conducted quarterly. Last drills were conducted on 12/11/2024. Centrally stored medications were observed locked in a cabinet. Continued on LIC809C. 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 Continued from LIC809 The following forms to be updated and submitted to CCLD by 1/29/2025 : LIC500 (Personnel Record) LIC308 (Designation of facility Responsibility) Surety bond No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
2024-04-05Complaint InvestigationSubstantiatedType B · 1 finding
“Based on interview conducted, Resident 1 (R1) has a diagnosis of Dementia and trying to get in contact with R1 POA to get all the documentation sign. Documents that was being provided is from the previous facility and not for this facility.”
2024-02-08Other VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
An unannounced annual inspection was conducted on February 8, 2024, and found no violations. The facility met all requirements for safety, including proper temperature control, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, secured medications, adequate food supplies, and complete resident and staff records for the six residents it is licensed to serve.
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On 2/08/24 at 1:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Greg Clark arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Meeran Saxena, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 6 residents. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 112.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 3/17/23. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 1/10/24. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 12/16/23. LPA reviewed 5 residents records and 4 staff records; all were complete. LPA also reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 2/15/24: LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
2023-08-22Other VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
A case management representative visited the facility on April 25, 2026, at around 10:10 a.m. to update a report that had been issued in August 2023. Staff received a copy of the updated report.
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On this at around 10:10 am, LPA Luisa Fontanilla conducted a case management visit to amend report previously issued on 8/16/2023. LPA was met by staff Erlinda Muleta . LPA spoke with Meeran over the phone and she authorized staff to sign the report. A copy of this report was provided to Muleta.
2023-08-22Complaint InvestigationSubstantiatedType B · 3 findings
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that a resident with dementia sustained bruises on both arms and a cut on the left bicep while at the facility in June 2023. The administrator and staff attributed the injuries to the resident's aggressive behavior such as crawling under the bed and throwing objects, and stated the resident did not fall. The investigator found the complaint substantiated based on the evidence reviewed.
“87705 (b)(1) Care of Persons with Dementia (b) In addition to the requirements as specified in Section 87208, Plan of Operation, the plan of operation shall address the needs of residents with dementia, including: (1) Procedures for notifying the resident’s physician, family members and responsible persons who have requested notification, and conservator, if any, when a resident’s behavior or condition changes.”
“Based on interviews and record reviews conducted, Resident 1 R1) has a diagnosis of Dementia, is confused/disoriented, has aggressive, wandering and sundowning behaviors. Administrator and facility staff interviewed state R1 was observed crawling under the bed, throwing flowerpots inside the room and pulling down picture frames on the wall. Despite observing R1’s aggressive behaviors, the facility did not provide safety measures to prevent R1 from sustaining bruises on both arms and a cut on R1’s left biceps which poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of clients under care.”
“Based on interviews conducted, staff observed R1 with bruise, agressive, crawling under the bed, breaking pot plants but no medical appointment was arranged which poses a potential risk tohelath and safety of clients under care.”
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The nurse reported R1’s condition to R1’s son. R1’s son then instructed Administrator to send R1 to the hospital to get checked on 6/5/2023. R1 went to a skilled nursing facility upon discharge from the hospital and did not come back to the facility. R1 moved to the facility on May 1, 2023 and moved out on June 7, 2023. A review of email conversations between Administrator and R1's son indicate the Administrator informing R1’s son that R1 does not have any fracture. And that the hand is not swollen. The administrator also states the reason could be that R1 was taking some part of the bed and has broken pots in the room. The Administrator states, “In the future, I will make sure the care staff calls you and update you regarding any decline.” A review of R1’s medical records and photo provided to CCL indicate R1 sustained bruises on both arms and a cut on the left bicep. During the interview with Administrator and Staff 1 (S1), both state R1 did not incur any fall. Administrator and S1 state R1 probably got the bruises and cut when R1 was exhibiting aggressive behavior such as crawling under the bed, throwing pots and trying to pull down picture frames. Based on record reviews conducted, Resident 1 R1) has a diagnosis of Dementia, is confused/disoriented, has aggressive, wandering and sundowning behaviors. Based on LPA interviews and record reviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview was conducted with Meeran. Appeal Rights was provided.
2023-08-16Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
An investigator reviewed a complaint about a refund after a resident left the facility in June 2023 after staying only one month. The facility's admission agreement stated the resident had paid for one month of care plus a 30-day notice period, and no refund was owed under those terms. The investigation found no violation.
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On this day, LPA Luisa Fontanilla conducted a case management related to complaint #15-AS-20230626112336 and met with Meeran Saxena. During the course of investigation, LPA reviewed R1's admission agreement and interviewed R1's responsible person regarding refund. Based on the admission agreement, R1 moved to the facility on May 1, 2023. On June 7, 2023, R1's family notified the facility that R1 is not going back to the facility. R1 paid the facility two-months for rent which covered the first month May 1-June 1, 2023 and the 30-day notice to vacate. Based on records review and interviews conducted, R1 is not due for any refund as indicated in the admission agreement. No deficiency noted.
2 older inspections from 2022 are not shown in the free view.
2 older inspections from 2022 are not shown in the free view.
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