California · Solvang

Family Connect Memory Care Solvang.

Family Connect Memory Care Solvang is Ranked in the top 1% of California memory care with no CDSS citations on record; last inspected Oct 2025.

RCFE · Memory Care6 licensed beds · smallDementia-trained staff
659 Chalk Hill Road · Solvang, CA 93463LIC# 425850225
Limited Inspection History · fewer than 4 records in 3 years
Facility · Solvang
A 6-bed RCFE · Memory Care with no citations on file. Ranks in the top 10th percentile among California peers.
Last inspection · Oct 2025 · cleanSource · CDSS
Licensed beds
6
Memory care
✓ Yes
Last inspection
Oct 2025
Last citation
None on record
Operated by
Family Connect Memory Care, Solvang, Inc.
Snapshot

A small home, reviewed on public record.

Family Connect Memory Care Solvang

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Approximate location
Peer Comparison

Compared to 151 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.

Severity rank
100th
Weighted citations per bed.
peer median
0
100
Repeat rank
Not enough repeat citations
among peers to rank.
Repeat deficiencies as share of total.
Frequency rank
100th
Deficiencies per inspection.
peer median
0
100

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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The Record

Citation history, plotted month by month.

No citations in the last 36 months.

0weighted score · 24 mo
0–100 scale · lower = better · peer median 1
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peer median
Jun 2024as of May 2026

Finding distribution

none · 36 months

Scope × Severity (CMS A–L)

No findings in the last 36 months.
The Rulebook

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.

What dementia-care training must staff complete?22 CCR §87705 / HSC §1569.625
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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?

Full Inspection Record

Every CDSS visit, verbatim.

3 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.

3
reports on file
0
total deficiencies
2025-10-09
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings
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At 9:00am on 10/09/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeffries arrived unannounced to the facility to conduct the facility annual inspection. LPA met with facility House Manager, Virginia Rodrgiuez, announced who he is and the reason for the visit, Administrator and LPA conducted a physical tour of the facility. This facility has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, a craft room, the back and side yard are fenced with seating and shade under a wooden pergola. LPA tested water temperature throughout the facility and found to be in regulation range of 105*-120*(f).The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested and working properly during visit. LAP noted that the facility has working two fire extinguishers and both are primed and in the green as good. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secure grab bars are present. The showers have non-skid tape on floor. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit inside and outside for safety. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and poisons are inaccessible to residents in locked in cabinets. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a telephone and internet service for residents’ use. LPA noted that there are at least 2 days of perishable foods and at least 7 days of nonperishable foods on hand for all residents and staff. LPA noted that the medications are stored and locked in a cabinet off the kitchen. LPA also conducted a staff and resident cursory file review. LPA reviewed the facilities plan of operation that addressed dementia training and behavioral expression. LPA reviewed both the emergency disaster plan and infection control plan and liability insurance. LPA conducted a full review of the care tools modules. At this time there are no violations or citations as a result of the facility annual inspection. Exit interview, report read, and report provided.

2024-10-30
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings
Inspector · Melisa Rankin
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rankin arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 1:30 p.m. When LPA arrived, there were two staff and five residents present. LPA was greeted by Staff and informed them of the reason for the visit. LPA met with Licensee Lauren Mahakian. LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. KITCHEN: Knives are stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of food, including emergency food supplies. Common areas: Living and dining room furniture were observed to be in good condition. The facility has Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector which are hard wired throughout the facility. There is a fireplace in the dining room, which is screened and inaccessible. LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. The fire extinguisher was charged and serviced 10/28/2024. The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for client use. Facility has open areas for visitors. No bodies of water noted. Restrooms: The resident restrooms were clean and sanitary and in operating condition with non-skid stickers. The bathrooms were stocked with soap and paper towels. Bedrooms: There are three (3) resident rooms, which were furnished as required. There is sufficient light for residents’ comfort. Records: LPA reviewed resident and staff records. LPA reviewed five (5) resident files for, but not limited to, the following: signed admission agreements, current medical assessments with TB results, and current needs and services plan. All files were complete. Continued on 809-C 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 reviewed five (5) staff files for, but not limited to, the following: personnel records, health screening, criminal record statements, and current first aid certification. Files had all required documentation. All 1 st Aid certifications are up to date and annual training is done by hire date for each caregiver and is being updated based on that date. Initial training was filed for caregivers. MEDICATIONS: A sampling of medication was reviewed. The medications are centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in the kitchen. Medications are labeled and doctor orders are found in the residents files. PLANNED ACTIVITIES: LPA noted all residents, with the exception of one on hospice were out of their rooms and engaged in activities throughout the time of the visit. Residents participated in exercise on prior visit, and engaged in games and crafting during this visit. INFECTION CONTROL: The facility has an adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and the facility is able to obtain additional supplies as needed. The facility’s cleaning protocol is sufficient. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was provided.

2023-12-12
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings
Inspector · Jeannette Olson
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Olson and Miller arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 11:35 a.m. When LPA arrived, there were two staff and six residents present. LPA was greeted by Staff and informed them of the reason for the visit. LPA's toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. KITCHEN: Knives are stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility did not have a sufficient supply of perishable food. Common areas: Living and dining room furniture were observed to be in good condition. At 4:30 p.m., smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. There is a fireplace in the dining room, which is screened and inaccessible. LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. The fire extinguisher was charged and serviced 10/23/2023. The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for client use. No bodies of water noted. The washer and dryer are in the laundry room. The laundry room is unlocked, the laundry soap is locked. Restrooms: The two resident restrooms were clean and sanitary and in operating condition with non-skid stickers. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with soap and paper towels. Bedrooms: There are three (3) resident rooms, which were furnished. A linen closet was located outside of the rooms, which stocked extra linens and towels. Records: LPA reviewed resident and staff records around 11:45 a.m. LPA reviewed five (5) resident files for, but not limited to, the following: signed admission agreements, current medical assessments with TB results, and current needs and services plan. All files were complete, 2 residents were missing Emergency consent forms. Continued on 809-C 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 reviewed five (5) staff files for, but not limited to, the following: personnel records, health screening, criminal record statements, and current first aid certification. Files were not complete, staff stated they are working on printing them. MEDICATIONS: Medications review began at 4:00 p.m. The medications are centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in the kitchen. Medications are labeled and checked for expiration dates. LPA advised the Staff to ensure that all the necessary information is properly documented on the CSMAR. INFECTION CONTROL: The facility has an adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and the facility is able to obtain additional supplies as needed. The facility’s cleaning protocol is sufficient. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. During today’s visit, the LPA obtained copies of the following: staff roster and current liability insurance. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was provided.

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3 older inspections from 2021 are not shown in the free view.

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