I wanted to like it - the staff were warm and treated residents like family and the meals were freshly cooked - but the facility was filthy, dark, smelled of urine, and had cockroaches/bedbugs; unprofessional, dishonest behavior from some staff and management made my experience awful and I cannot recommend it.
Georgia's Love & Care Home in Empire, CA, offers a care home setting that focuses on compassionate support and tailored care for its residents, using special terms like "Love & Care" in its name to show dedication to kindness and respect, and you'll find this place has a variety of care options, including personal care, assisted living, and some health and nursing services if that's needed, and the facility features communal spaces where folks can spend time together and private rooms for those who want peace and quiet, all kept clean and safe as part of their ongoing efforts to make sure everyone's protected from hazards, and you'll notice the staff works hard to help with daily activities, handle medications, serve meals, and provide the right kind of help so seniors can keep as much independence as they're able, and besides the regular routines, there're specialized programs designed just for the residents, making the experience more personal while supporting well-being, and amenities like social spaces and comfortable rooms add to that sense of home, and there's even respite care to offer short-term stays, giving relief to family caregivers when needed, so while it's a retirement home offering several kinds of senior living, at Georgia's Love & Care Home, the focus stays on love, careful attention, and treating everyone with dignity in a supportive, homey environment.
People often ask...
Georgia's Love & Care Home offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,525 per month.
Georgia's Love & Care Home offers independent living, assisted living, and board and care.
The full address for this community is 102 S G St, Empire, CA, 95319.
Yes, Georgia's Love & Care Home offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
66
Inspections
20
Type A Citations
22
Type B Citations
5
Years of reports
08 Jul 2025
08 Jul 2025
Found that one resident repeatedly shouted in others' faces and moved to a different community on 07/03/2025; no deficiencies were observed.
§ 9058
08 Jul 2025
08 Jul 2025
Found insufficient evidence to support the allegation that staff did not provide residents with clean clothing while in care. Found no evidence of inappropriate conversations by staff in residents' presence; snacks were available daily and easily accessible, and staff arranged transportation for medical appointments.
11 Jun 2025
11 Jun 2025
Identified on 6/11/2025 a spray bottle of bleach cleaner on a wooden hutch in the dining area, accessible to residents and presenting a health and safety risk. One deficiency cited for noncompliance with Title 22 regulations.
§ 87309
§ 9058
19 Feb 2025
19 Feb 2025
Identified cleanliness and safety deficiencies at the site, including food on the floor, a sticky dining table, unlined garbage, spider webs on fixtures, and bathrooms not cleaned after flooding. Also found administrative record issues with incomplete staff and client files, a missing administrator certificate, and toxins stored with files, with several documents to be emailed by a deadline.
§ 87411(c)(1)
§ 87412(a)
02 Jan 2025
02 Jan 2025
Investigated two allegations about transportation for medical visits and access to hygiene items, and found there was not enough evidence to prove or disprove either claim.
12 Dec 2024
12 Dec 2024
Investigated the allegation that staff did not wear masks during a COVID outbreak and the allegation that dishes were not cleaned properly. Found no odors on arrival, observed chairs on top of tables to aid cleaning, and residents reported staff sometimes sweep rooms; there is insufficient evidence to prove whether these violations occurred.
§ 87468(a)(2)
§ 87470(b)(2)
12 Dec 2024
12 Dec 2024
Identified an allegation that staff were not present; observed a laundry room light off and residents exiting, and later learned a staff member had been resting in a staff room. Found no deficiencies were cited.
13 Nov 2024
13 Nov 2024
Investigated on 11/13/24 a possible medical incident involving a resident who reported abdominal pain and bright blood in stools and refused to see a doctor or allow an emergency assessment. Emergency responders arrived within minutes but were refused, no documentation was provided, and the resident was noted as ambulatory, able to leave the home alone, with depression.
13 Aug 2024
13 Aug 2024
Identified no qualified administrator actively assigned for 20 hours per week, and renewal submitted only days before expiration, leaving no qualified administrator at the site.
13 Aug 2024
13 Aug 2024
Identified deficiencies during an inspection by the Department of Social Services.
29 Jul 2024
29 Jul 2024
Identified multiple deficiencies during an unannounced visit, including an unclean kitchen area, pests near the kitchen, a camera in the living area, no smoke alarm in a bedroom, painters’ tape around sprinklers and lights, and chemicals, power tools, and paint debris in the dining room, patio, and front area. Floors had been replaced in the dining room and hallways, and fire extinguishers were on the floor and not braced.
29 Jul 2024
29 Jul 2024
Identified deficiencies in cleanliness, maintenance, and safety issues during the inspection.
§ 87405(a)
13 Jun 2024
13 Jun 2024
Identified no awake staff in common areas around 8:35 am, leaving residents unsupervised; administration was contacted, arrived, and a $500 civil penalty was issued.
13 Jun 2024
13 Jun 2024
Identified lack of staff supervision during visit. Residents left unattended.
§ 87303(a)
§ 87203
23 May 2024
23 May 2024
Identified hazards from rugs and flooring, with two areas taped down and posing a tripping risk, and noted only three staff on site with no volunteers. Found staff files lacked CPR certification and ongoing training documentation; an exit interview was conducted with the administrator.
23 May 2024
23 May 2024
Identified deficiencies in the facility's staff files and safety hazards related to rug maintenance were noted during the inspection.
§ 1568.0822(c)(3)
01 May 2024
01 May 2024
Identified unlicensed care being provided at a site, with the resident relocated there to obtain a higher level of care. Administrator provided documents for the resident, including a preplacement appraisal, personal property and valuables list, appraisal/needs and services plan, personal rights form, identification and emergency information, consent for medical treatment, and admission agreement.
01 May 2024
01 May 2024
Confirmed substantiated allegations of unlicensed care and improper placement of a resident at a certain location.
§ 87412(g)
11 Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024
Found no deficiencies were cited; training records and renewal documentation were pending, and one resident in need of care was moved to a neighboring licensed site and observed there on 04/11/24.
11 Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024
Identified a care and supervision deficiency when no staff were present to monitor residents around 8:30 AM on 04-04-2024, creating an immediate health and safety risk from residents left unattended. Found a civil penalty of $500 assessed on 04-11-2024 for leaving residents unsupervised, and noted ongoing staffing and supervision concerns related to a prior agreement.
11 Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024
Reviewed requirements from a prior meeting and found no deficiencies during the visit.
§ 87468.2(4)
29 Mar 2024
29 Mar 2024
Observed residents in the home, including one in a wheelchair under a carport and another eating cereal in a dim dining room, with others in the living room or in their rooms. Reviewed notes about an unlicensed area, learned that code enforcement could not access it during a prior visit and that an appointment was planned for 04/05/24, noted that residents there were described as independent, and an exit interview was conducted.
25 Mar 2024
25 Mar 2024
Identified concerns included the status of building and grounds, use of 911 as a non-emergency transport and to replace staff instead of lifting uninjured residents off the floor, documentation of administrator renewal, clients needing a higher level of care on a neighboring property that is unlicensed, and training and clearance for all staff. Concluded with the administrator's signature on file.
29 Mar 2024
29 Mar 2024
Confirmed that residents were observed engaged in various activities within the facility and that the licensee planned to address concerns raised by Code Enforcement.
25 Mar 2024
25 Mar 2024
Identified concerns regarding building and ground improvements, use of 911 for non-emergencies, administrator renewal documentation, unlicensed residents in need of higher care, and staff training.
16 Feb 2024
16 Feb 2024
Found LIC 500 and LIC 308 provided; training records for most staff lacked topic details and vendor information. Found no deficiencies observed; exit interview completed with the administrator.
16 Feb 2024
16 Feb 2024
Completed tasks and items requested during the inspection were submitted, and no deficiencies were observed during the visit.
§ 87307(d)(2)
§ 1533
§ 1569.69
§ 87404(d)(2)
12 Feb 2024
12 Feb 2024
Found no deficiencies after an unannounced visit on 02/12/2024; noted a ramp at the front entrance but none at the back door, a burnt pile of wood and oranges, and a wet See Something Say Something poster that was secured, with indoor temperature, hot water, and safety devices within required ranges.
12 Feb 2024
12 Feb 2024
Inspection on 02/12/2024 confirmed compliance with regulations, with no deficiencies observed.
15 Nov 2023
15 Nov 2023
Identified bedbugs in a resident's room despite ongoing pest-control treatment. The findings support the bedbug allegation from the complaint.
15 Nov 2023
15 Nov 2023
Found bedbugs in a resident's room during the inspection.
23 Oct 2023
23 Oct 2023
Conducted an unannounced case management visit on 10/23/2023 with licensing staff and other officials to tour the site, discuss financial assistance for upgrading the building to continue compliance with Title 22 rules, and interview the licensee briefly.
23 Oct 2023
23 Oct 2023
Visited facility with multiple members to assess potential financial assistance for physical plant upgrades to maintain compliance with regulations.
§ 87303(a)
15 Sept 2023
15 Sept 2023
Identified concerns included administrator qualifications/duties, staffing, flooring in bedrooms and common areas, maintaining continued compliance, oversight of staff for proper care and supervision, reporting requirements, and licensee duties.
15 Sept 2023
15 Sept 2023
Identified concerns related to staffing, facility maintenance, and reporting at the recent conference meeting. Compliance measures were outlined for the licensee to address.
17 Aug 2023
17 Aug 2023
Found no deficiencies during a case management visit, noted a current census of 12 residents, conducted a brief tour, discussed the physical plant and the status of a certified administrator, and requested an Admission Agreement for R1.
17 Aug 2023
17 Aug 2023
No deficiencies were observed during the visit.
§ 87303(a)
§ 87405(a)
23 May 2023
23 May 2023
Identified concerns about the designated administrator’s qualifications and duties, staffing adequacy, flooring/carpeting in bedrooms and common areas, ongoing compliance, supervision, and reporting. Noted ongoing monitoring.
26 May 2023
26 May 2023
Conducted a case management visit on 05/26/2023, during which forms related to an informal conference were delivered and reviewed with the administrator who was briefly interviewed. No deficiencies were observed or cited.
26 May 2023
26 May 2023
Reviewed forms and documents from the Informal Conference, no deficiencies observed during the visit.
03 May 2023
03 May 2023
Found that staff and potential residents had personal issues outside care, leading to strained interactions and unfounded accusations. Found that residents generally felt cared for and could voice concerns without fear of retaliation; privacy for phone calls was maintained, residents could use personal cell phones without staff interference, there were no issues with food preparation or hygiene, and the allegation of harassment or mistreatment was unsubstantiated; no deficiencies were observed.
23 May 2023
23 May 2023
Confirmed concerns regarding staffing, physical plant issues, oversight, reporting requirements, and licensee responsibilities during the inspection.
03 May 2023
03 May 2023
Found that personal conflicts among staff and residents did not involve failures in care or supervision; found marijuana use among residents occurred with a designated outdoor area and there was no evidence staff supplied or sold it; determined the care/supervision and marijuana-related allegations were unsubstantiated; no deficiencies were noted.
03 May 2023
03 May 2023
Found that residents felt cared for and could raise concerns without fear of retaliation, despite staff having personal issues unrelated to care. Found no evidence of harassment or mistreatment and no deficiencies were observed.
03 May 2023
03 May 2023
Found the allegation of mistreatment unsubstantiated after interviews indicated residents felt cared for and could voice concerns without fear; no theft occurred and no deficiencies were observed.
03 May 2023
03 May 2023
Found that medications were dispensed to all residents on time by trained staff, and residents did not handle medications themselves. Found that the kitchen stove was not functional for several days around Thanksgiving, leading to meals being sourced externally, and the stove was subsequently replaced.
03 May 2023
03 May 2023
Identified the allegation that staff and potential residents were dealing with personal issues outside of providing care, causing strained relationships, though residents felt respected and could raise concerns. Also identified restroom plumbing problems with toilets not flushing or draining properly and a lack of strict enforcement of the shower schedule, with staff working to address hygiene needs.
03 May 2023
03 May 2023
Found the allegation of inadequate care and supervision unsubstantiated. Food supply met required levels, showers were functional, pest control was active, and residents reported feeling cared.
03 May 2023
03 May 2023
Found that allegations of inadequate care, supervision, harassment, and mistreatment were unsubstantiated, with residents indicating overall satisfaction with their treatment, privacy, and meal standards.
§ 87303(e)(6)
11 Apr 2023
11 Apr 2023
Found that prior deficiencies were cleared and brought into compliance; no further deficiencies were observed during today’s visit.
11 Apr 2023
11 Apr 2023
Deficiencies from prior inspection were corrected during the visit. No new issues were found.
09 Mar 2023
09 Mar 2023
Found an unannounced annual visit, with tours of all resident areas, the kitchen, and exterior grounds, temperatures checked, safety features in place, and a brief interview with the administrator conducted. Reviewed five resident files and five staff files, noted 10 residents were present, observed food storage and supply (including exterior storage), found fire extinguishers due for reevaluation, requested updates to several documents, and provided appeal rights to the administrator at exit.
§ 87303(f)(2)
§ 87411(f)
§ 1569.618(b)
§ 87412(a)(11)
§ 87411(c)(1)
§ 87303(c)
§ 87303(e)(6)
§ 1569.618(c)(4)
§ 87411(d)
§ 87555(b)(27)
§ 87555(b)(29)
§ 87465(a)(6)
09 Mar 2023
09 Mar 2023
Identified deficiencies in various areas were noted during the visit by Licensing Program Analysts, including issues with food storage, medication management, and fire extinguisher inspections.
05 Oct 2022
05 Oct 2022
Investigated allegations of pests and bed bugs; found bed bugs on a resident's mattress, roaches in kitchen traps, and some residents reporting mice, with cats around the outside not allowed inside. Allegations were unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited.
05 Oct 2022
05 Oct 2022
Identified bed bugs on a resident's mattress and roaches in kitchen traps, with used cat food cans left at the front. Noted pest-control invoices did not describe the work performed, an invoice showing bed bug spraying on 5/24/22, and staff not wearing masks as required.
05 Oct 2022
05 Oct 2022
Identified multiple deficiencies during the visit, including presence of pests and lack of proper infection control measures.
02 Mar 2022
02 Mar 2022
Investigated a complaint alleging flies and unclean bedrooms with housekeeping issues at this place. Found flies in common areas and resident rooms and bedding needing replacement, while meals were served timely and residents reported respectful treatment, resulting in mixed findings on the allegations.
21 Mar 2022
21 Mar 2022
Found no deficiencies during the unannounced visit. The administrator described planned replacement of common area flooring and resident bedroom carpet, along with window screen replacements, with timelines and materials to be submitted to the licensing agency.
02 Mar 2022
02 Mar 2022
Identified an unannounced annual visit on 03/02/2022 with a current census of 11 residents of a 15-capacity site, not vendorized to retain regional center residents; observed secure medication storage, accessible safety features, adequate food, linens, and perimeter checks.
21 Mar 2022
21 Mar 2022
Confirmed deficiencies identified during previous visit were addressed and brought into compliance during unannounced visit.
§ 87303(a)
§ 87464(f)(4)
02 Mar 2022
02 Mar 2022
Confirmed the presence of flies in common areas, resident rooms, and restrooms. Residents reported feeling respected by staff. Deficiency cited for cleanliness issues.
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09 Jul 2021
09 Jul 2021
Identified deficiencies included a damaged wall behind a toilet in one bathroom and outdated fire extinguishers needing service.
Reviewed were resident and staff records, toxins not stored away from residents' reach, and an exit interview conducted.
09 Jul 2021
09 Jul 2021
Reviewed resident files, staff files, facility conditions, and emergency preparedness, finding deficiencies in the facility's record keeping and physical environment.
§ 87303(a)(1)
§ 87303(c)
26 Mar 2021
26 Mar 2021
Found that the personal rights allegation was corroborated by statements from residents and hospital staff that no staff conducted an evaluation to confirm the resident had returned to baseline and could meet needs.
26 Mar 2021
26 Mar 2021
Confirmed that staff at a senior care home failed to conduct a necessary physical assessment of a resident at the hospital to determine their readiness to return, substantiating claims of neglecting personal rights.
§ 80088(e)(3)
§ 80087(g)(1)
21 Feb 2020
21 Feb 2020
Identified deficiencies in documentation and resident care during the evaluation.