Better Living Care Home.
Better Living Care Home is Ranked in the top 20% of California memory care with 8 CDSS citations on record; last inspected Jun 2026.
A medium 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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Better Living Care Home has 8 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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Citation history, plotted month by month.
8 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
Finding distribution
8 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 Better Living Care Home's record and state requirements.
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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The facility has been cited twice under Title 22 §87705 or §87706 (dementia-care requirements) — can you provide the written dementia-care program required by §87705, and show families the corrective-action plan for each cited deficiency?
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One complaint is on file with CDSS — was the complaint 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.
2026-06-03Annual Compliance VisitType B · 4 findings
“Based on interviews and record review, the licensee failed to ensure staff met the care and supervision needs of Resident (R1). Facility records indicated blood pressure monitoring was required; however, documentation did not demonstrate that staff monitored or recorded the resident’s blood pressure as required. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
“Based on interviews and record review, the licensee failed to ensure complete and maintain written records of care including but not limited to documentation from physician for R1. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
“Based on record review and interviews, the licensee failed to ensure medications were administered and documented according to physician directions for Resident (R1). Review of R1’s medication administration records revealed medications listed in hospital records were not documented on the facility’s MAR and dosage discrepancies were noted. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
“Based on record review and interviews, the licensee failed to ensure medications were administered and documented according to physician directions for Resident (R1). Review of R1’s medication administration records revealed medications listed in hospital records were not documented on the facility’s MAR and dosage discrepancies were noted. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
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On 06/03/2026 at 5:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management visit. LPA met with, caregiver, Lilybeth Nagata, and explained the purpose of the visit. Lilybeth phoned the Administrator, Anabelle Galera to inform. Rudy and Anabelle arrived approx. 1 hour later. On 03/24/2026 LPA conducted a complaint (# 15-AS-20250813090813 ) visit where deficiencies were cited. The Plan of Correction (POC) due date was 04/21/2026. POC was not received. LPA is re-citing the deficiencies. CCR 87463(a) CCR 87611(b)(1) CCR 87465(a)(5) CCR 87465(a)(1) Deficiency is cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC809D. Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report, LIC421FC and appeal rights provided.
2026-03-24Other VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
This was a routine annual inspection on March 24, 2026, and no violations were found. The inspector verified that the eight-bedroom facility is properly equipped with safety features including working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, grab bars in bathrooms, locked medication storage, and adequate food supplies, and confirmed that all staff have current first aid training and resident medications comply with doctor's orders. The facility's administrator certificate is valid through February 2028.
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On 03/24/2026 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Caregiver, Liza Sanchez and explained the purpose of the visit. Ms. Sanchez phoned the Licensee/Administrator, Anabelle Galera to inform. Anabelle Galera arrived approximately 1 hour later. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for capacity of eight (8) residents. In which all eight (8) resident may be non-ambulatory. Administrator certificate # 7003997740 expires 02/24/2028. LPA toured facility with Anabelle including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of eight (8) total bedrooms which all bedrooms are occupied by the residents. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 77 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 107 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. LIC809-C Continued... 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 LIC809-C (Page 2) Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 10/17/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 02/12/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 12/12/2025. LPA reviewed seven (7) residents records. LPA reviewed six (6) staff records and all of the staff have current first aid training and associated to the facility. LPA reviewed a sample of resident’s medications and all medications and doctor's orders were compliant. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 03/31/2026: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility - Reviewed LIC 309 Administrative Organization - Reviewed Updated LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan - Reviewed Liability Insurance - Reviewed Current Administrator’s Certificate - Reviewed No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
2025-04-25Other VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
On April 25, 2025, inspectors conducted a follow-up visit and found renovations underway in a bedroom and hallway that had not been reported to the licensing agency in advance; the facility had not notified the state about the flooring work and fire door installation. Residents were not affected by the construction and were safe from hazards. The facility was instructed to notify licensing before future remodeling projects and to describe the scope, timeline, and safety plan.
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On 04/25/2025 at 10:30 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management visit. LPA met License/Administrator, Anabelle Galera and explained the purpose of the visit. While LPA L. Alexander was conducting a Plan of Correction visit on 04/25/2025. LPA observed renovations being done in one of the resident's bedroom and hallway. Community Care Licensing (CCLD) was not notified of the renovation project. Licensee/Administrator, Anabelle Galera, stated that the project started on 04/24/2025 and that it should be complete today. LPA observed construction with the flooring in a vacant bedroom and hallway that leads to the bedroom. Anabelle stated that a fire door was being installed as well. LPA observed the residents were not being impacted from the construction project and were safe from any hazard. LPA advised Anabelle to send a notification to Licensing stating what the remodeling project is, duration time, and how they plan to keep the residents safe and undisturbed during any future remodeling projects. No citations are being issued on this date. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
2025-04-25Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
On April 25, 2025, the state conducted a follow-up visit to check whether the facility had corrected problems found during a complaint investigation on April 3, 2025. The facility had not yet provided training records for all staff members as required, so the state extended the deadline for completing these trainings to May 15, 2025, and did not issue new citations at this time.
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On 04/25/2025 at 9:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander conducted an unannounced Plan of Correction (POC) visit and met with Caregiver, Liza Sanchez. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Liza. Liza phoned the Licensee/Administrator, Rudy Galera, to inform. LPA spoke with Licensee to explain the purpose of the visit. Anabelle Galera arrived shortly. Rudy Galera arrived approximately 10:00 AM. LPA conducted an complaint visit on 04/03/2025 and cited for substantiated allegations. The POC due date for cited deficiencies were 04/17/2025. LPA did not receive all the trainings for all of staff. Administrator only sent partial training logs for four (4) of the seven (7) staff. LPA will grant additional time for the staff to complete the In-Service Trainings and new POC due date is May 15th, 2025. No citations are being issued on this date. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
2024-12-23Other VisitType B · 2 findings
Plain-language summary
A licensing analyst conducted a case management visit on December 23, 2024 and found that the facility failed to maintain current annual medical assessments for one resident—the most recent assessments on file were from 2019 and 2022—and did not have home health records available for that resident. The facility also had an incident report from 2020 documenting that the resident developed blisters all over their body, but no current medical documentation to address this. The facility was cited for these record-keeping violations and notified of potential penalties if the issues are not corrected.
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not updating annual medical assessments and Appraisal Needs and Services Plans (ANS) for R1 who developed blisters and was noted by Administrator on 10/08/20 while in care which posed a health and safety risk to persons in care.”
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having home health records on file for R1 while in care which posed a health and safety risk to persons in care.”
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On 12/23/2024 at 2:30 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management visit. LPA met with Caregiver, Leonilla "Leoni" Montealto, and explained the purpose of the visit. Leoni phoned Licensee/Administrator, Rudy & Anabelle Galera to inform. Anabelle Galera authorized, Caregiver Liza Sanchez, to sign document report. While LPA L. Alexander was conducting a complaint investigation (15-AS-20230629095623 ) on 12/23/2024. During record review LPA observed R1's file did not include annual medical assessments and appraisals. The appraisals reviewed were from 07/26/2019 and 01/12/2022. LPA observed the facility's Internal Incident Report, dated 10/08/2020, that R1 developed blisters all over their body. In addition, LPA observed during record review that there were no home health records available for R1. The deficiencies were observed (see LIC809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulation, Title 22. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights provided
2024-04-30Other VisitType B · 2 findings
Plain-language summary
During a routine annual inspection on April 30, 2024, inspectors found the facility clean and well-maintained, with adequate lighting, proper grab bars and non-skid mats in bathrooms, locked medication storage, and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The inspectors noted that two administrator certificates had expired in February 2024 and are being renewed, and requested updated copies of several required administrative documents be submitted by May 7, 2024. No violations were cited during this inspection.
“Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having an official Doctor's order by Licensed Health Professional for 1/2 rail bed and/or hospital bed for R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/14/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrators agrees to get Doctor's orders for R1, R2, R4, R5, R6 and R7 and submit to CCLD by POC due date.”
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having updated Appraisal Needs and Services (ANS) for R1, R6 and R7 which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/07/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrators agrees to updated ANS for Residents listed above and submit copies to CCLD by POC due date.”
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On 04/30/2024 at 1:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lori Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Caregivers, Caysha Meltel and Montealto Nemsio and explained the purpose of the visit. Caysha phoned the Licensee/Administrator, Anabelle Galera to inform. Licensee/Administrator, Rudy Galera arrived shortly. Licensee/Administrator, Anabelle arrived approx. an hour later. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for eight (8) residents in which all may be non-ambulatory. Hospice waiver approved for four (4) residents. Administrator's Certificate # 6014138740 and 6014136740 expired 02/23/24 and 02/24/24 but are currently being renewed. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 11 total bedrooms which 8 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 3 bedrooms is occupied by staff. 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 bathrooms was measured at 104.5 and 109.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. LIC809-C Continued... 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 LIC809-C Continued... Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 10/03/23. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 09/23. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 01/25/24. LPA reviewed 8 residents records. LPA reviewed 6 staff records and 6 of 6 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 05/07/2024: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.
2023-07-06Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
An unannounced health and safety inspection was conducted on July 6, 2023 following a complaint the department received. The inspector toured the facility including the kitchen, common areas, bathrooms, bedrooms, and outdoor area, and observed residents engaged in normal activities like watching television, reading, and resting. No violations were noted during the visit.
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On 07/06/2023 at 5:30PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct a health and safety check as a result of the department receiving a complaint. LPA met with Caregiver, Liza Sanchez and explained the reason for the visit. LPA observed residents sitting in common area watching television, reading and taking a nap in their rooms. During the Health and Safety Check, LPA toured the facility including but not limited to kitchen, common areas, bathrooms, bedrooms and outdoor area. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
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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