Vista Veranda Assisted Living is a senior living community that offers both assisted living and memory care services, providing a supportive, comfortable environment tailored to the needs of older adults. The community is designed to foster a balance of independence and assistance, ensuring residents can enjoy their daily activities while having access to personalized care as needed. With a focus on well-being, Vista Veranda Assisted Living emphasizes the importance of nutritious dining experiences, where chefs and meal planners thoughtfully create meals using quality ingredients to offer residents dishes that are not only healthy but also delicious.
In addition to its focus on dining, Vista Veranda Assisted Living aims to provide engaging activities that support residents physically, mentally, and emotionally. The community curates a variety of programs and events intended to stimulate interest, encourage social interaction, and create moments of joy and connection among residents. Whether enjoying shared experiences in communal spaces or participating in organized activities, residents benefit from an atmosphere that values social engagement and personal fulfillment.
Accommodations at Vista Veranda Assisted Living include one-bedroom apartments as well as semi-private options, allowing residents to select living arrangements that suit their preferences and needs. The community is attentive to the importance of safety and comfort, creating an environment where residents feel secure and cared for at every stage. Alongside daily support and engaging lifestyle opportunities, the staff at Vista Veranda Assisted Living are committed to nurturing a culture of friendliness, making it a welcoming and warm home for both residents and their families.
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Vista Veranda Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $1,695 per month.
Vista Veranda Assisted Living offers assisted living.
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The full address for this community is 3540 Martin Luther King, Jr., Lynwood, CA 90262, USA.
Yes, Vista Veranda Assisted Living 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
65
Inspections
6
Type A Citations
58
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
06 Sept 2024
06 Sept 2024
Found no issues during visit, except for one non-working door on the second floor. A technical violation advisory note was issued.
14 Aug 2024
14 Aug 2024
Substantiated allegation of lack of supervision leading to a resident sustaining unexplained injury. Missing fall prevention measures for resident with history of falls and head traumas cited.
§ 87463(a)(1)
08 Aug 2024
08 Aug 2024
Identified deficiencies in the facility included a door on the second floor that did not delay exit, an exposed pipe, and incomplete information in a resident's admissions agreement.
18 Jul 2024
18 Jul 2024
Confirmed no deficiencies were found during the inspection, with minor technical violations noted in regards to door functionality and documentation procedures.
09 Jul 2024
09 Jul 2024
Confirmed several issues, including staff combining and dispensing medications without training and not assisting diabetic residents with blood sugar checks as required, based on interviews and record reviews.
§ 87413(a)(1)
§ 87465(j)
§ 87411(a)
24 May 2024
24 May 2024
Identified deficiencies in the facility included missing beds in certain bedrooms, insufficient supply of clean linens, and maintenance issues with window blinds and closet doors.
09 May 2024
09 May 2024
Confirmed allegation regarding lack of administrator at the facility. Residents and staff confirmed no administrator present.
§ 87405(a)
19 Apr 2024
19 Apr 2024
Conducted visit, toured facility, reviewed records, no deficiencies cited.
04 Apr 2024
04 Apr 2024
Investigated the allegation that staff failed to properly maintain resident records, specifically dental records; no evidence found to support this claim, resulting in an unverifiable conclusion. No deficiencies identified.
04 Apr 2024
04 Apr 2024
Identified unfulfilled medical order during a visit.
§ 87465(a)(1)
06 Mar 2024
06 Mar 2024
Reviewed records and conducted a tour, no deficiencies were found during the visit.
07 Dec 2023
07 Dec 2023
Observed multiple deficiencies including non-working ceiling lights, cracked lights, and malfunctioning industrial A/C units during the visit.
§ 87307(d)
07 Dec 2023
07 Dec 2023
Found insufficient evidence to support allegations that staff failed to maintain comfortable temperatures for residents or ensure proper bathroom operations, resulting in the allegations being unsubstantiated.
06 Dec 2023
06 Dec 2023
Identified deficiencies in cleanliness and maintenance during the inspection of the facility.
§ 87303
30 Nov 2023
30 Nov 2023
Identified deficiencies in the facility included missing evacuation chairs on each stairwell and issues with the facility’s signal system in resident bedrooms.
§ 87303(a)
§ 1569.695(f)(1)
23 Aug 2023
23 Aug 2023
Identified deficiencies in resident care and record-keeping during the visit.
§ 87217(g)(1)
§ 87411(c)(1)
§ 87405(d)(3)
§ 87705(c)(5)
30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023
Identified deficiencies in temperature control during the visit.
§ 87303(b)(1)
30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023
"Staff were investigated for not addressing residents' medical needs, but evidence was inconclusive."
05 Apr 2023
05 Apr 2023
Confirmed physical altercation between residents occurred resulting in one resident being taken to the hospital for a minor head injury.
§ 87468.1(a)(3)
24 Mar 2023
24 Mar 2023
Confirmed lack of PPE provision and elevator disrepair based on interviews and observations during visit.
§ 87303(a)
§ 87470(a)(4)
19 Jan 2023
19 Jan 2023
Investigated the allegation that staff did not safeguard residents' personal belongings; while staff denied the claim and insisted on assisting residents with misplaced items, insufficient evidence was found to establish whether or not the violation occurred.
19 Jan 2023
19 Jan 2023
Investigated allegations of staff not safeguarding residents' personal belongings; found insufficient evidence to confirm or deny claims, rendering them unsubstantiated.
19 Jan 2023
19 Jan 2023
Confirmed allegation of medication not being provided in a timely manner due to staffing shortages. Residents and staff reported instances of medication being skipped or given late.
§ 87465(a)(4)
09 Jan 2023
09 Jan 2023
Confirmed physical altercation between two residents resulting in one resident being transported to the hospital for injuries.
§ 87468.1(a)(3)
16 Dec 2022
16 Dec 2022
Conducted annual inspection focused on infection control measures. All areas of facility found to be compliant with regulations; observed screening protocols, proper PPE usage, and adequate supplies in place.
07 Dec 2022
07 Dec 2022
Confirmed allegation of residents not eating in dining room due to recent Covid-19 cases, but insufficient evidence to support claim of food delivery issues.
12 Jul 2022
12 Jul 2022
Interviews and reviews found insufficient evidence to support the allegation that a staff member pushed a resident while in care.
12 Jul 2022
12 Jul 2022
Determined that an incident occurred involving staff members and a resident, resulting in a deficiency being cited.
§ 87405
§ 87468.1
21 Jun 2022
21 Jun 2022
Confirmed that a resident missed medication for three days due to a delay in refills, leading to pain and corroborated by resident testimony.
§ 87465(c)(2)
§ 87465(a)(5)
25 Mar 2022
25 Mar 2022
Investigated allegations that staff failed to protect a resident from bullying and failed to provide a safe and comfortable environment, but insufficient evidence found to confirm these claims.
03 Mar 2022
03 Mar 2022
Confirmed inadequate physical conditioning assistance and inadequate nail care.
§ 87307(a)(3)
§ 87219(f)
03 Mar 2022
03 Mar 2022
Confirmed that residents are not being rushed during meal service, but was unable to determine if there are enough staff to meet resident's needs.
03 Mar 2022
03 Mar 2022
Observed cleanliness and symptom screenings being conducted at the facility during the visit. One caregiver recently resigned and the facility is in the process of hiring a replacement.
24 Feb 2022
24 Feb 2022
Confirmed the temperature of the air-conditioning units in multiple rooms and found no evidence to support allegations of malfunctioning heaters or loss of personal belongings during laundry.
15 Feb 2022
15 Feb 2022
Confirmed the allegation of not providing notice of a rent increase, but found no evidence to support the claim of staff withholding resident's mail.
§ 87507(g)(4)
21 Dec 2021
21 Dec 2021
Identified deficiencies in infection control measures and physical maintenance during the inspection.
§ 87468.1(a)(2)
§ 87307(d)(6)
§ 87303(c)
§ 87555(b)(26)
§ 87303(e)(2)
§ 87303(a)
13 Dec 2021
13 Dec 2021
Confirmed allegations of staff not meeting residents' hygiene needs and denying visitation for a resident, while other allegations were not substantiated.
§ 87466
01 Dec 2021
01 Dec 2021
Found deficiencies in staff response to a resident's injury and financial record-keeping, highlighting a lack of proper supervision and policy adherence.
§ 87405(d)
§ 87217(g)(1)
§ 87205(a)
§ 87411(d)(5)
01 Dec 2021
01 Dec 2021
Confirmed that a resident sustained a fracture while in care.
§ 1569.312(e)
§ 87465(g)
01 Dec 2021
01 Dec 2021
Confirmed that staff withheld money from residents by charging rates higher than the established SSI rates and misused resident funds by improperly allocating exempt income for basic services.
§ 87468.2(a)(8)
§ 87507(g)(3)
§ 87464(e)
04 Oct 2021
04 Oct 2021
Discussed topics during the meeting included transitioning of roles, hiring of new staff, compliance with regulations, reporting of incidents, and ongoing staff training. Staff responsibilities were also outlined for the new administrator.
14 Sept 2021
14 Sept 2021
Observed symptom screenings, contact tracing, and planned activities like bingo during the visit. Activity calendar for September was posted.
14 Sept 2021
14 Sept 2021
Investigated a complaint alleging failure to meet a resident's needs and found the allegation unfounded, as the resident did not request assistance and managed independently. An exit interview was conducted.
11 Aug 2021
11 Aug 2021
Confirmed allegations include failure to report resident fall and injury resulting in hospitalization and substantiated concerns related to resident's mobility status upon admission as well as room assignment issues.
§ 87211(a)(1)
§ 1569.312(e)
27 Jul 2021
27 Jul 2021
Discussed concerns and follow-up items related to administrator access, PPE inventory, staffing, resident relocation, ledger formats, and census increase. Another meeting scheduled for August.
13 Jul 2021
13 Jul 2021
Identified issues with access, communication, and staffing shortages during a meeting with administrators and representatives.
09 Jul 2021
09 Jul 2021
Found deficiencies during the visit, including issues with the ice machine, food mixer, carbon monoxide alarms, and French doors.
§ 87303(a)
29 Jun 2021
29 Jun 2021
Observed deficiencies in infection control practices and missing required postings during a recent visit to the facility.
§ 87412
§ 87468
24 May 2021
24 May 2021
Identified deficiencies in resident record keeping, incident reporting, and staffing were cited during the visit.
§ 87705(c)(6)
§ 87211(a)(1)
§ 87219(f)
24 May 2021
24 May 2021
Confirmed neglect of resident needs, including dehydration and lack of oral care, and sleeping on the floor. No evidence found regarding fungal lesions.
§ 87466
§ 87468.1(a)(2)
§ 87465(a)(1)
24 May 2021
24 May 2021
Investigated allegations of staff using profanity and withholding residents' checks; found no conclusive evidence to substantiate these claims.
24 May 2021
24 May 2021
Investigated allegations of mail tampering and missed meals at the facility were not proven.
19 Apr 2021
19 Apr 2021
Investigated allegations of misallocation of funds, facility disrepair, pest issues, staff mistreatment, and medication mismanagement, but no conclusive evidence found to support these claims. Interviews and document reviews revealed no corroboration from residents or staff.
30 Mar 2021
30 Mar 2021
Dismissed allegations included staff neglect, inappropriate behavior, lack of care, and facility maintenance issues after interviews and review of records.
19 Feb 2021
19 Feb 2021
Confirmed allegations of staff not providing a safe environment and not providing necessary care and supervision for residents. Phone call response times were found to be adequate.
§ 87705(c)(6)
§ 87705(c)(5)
19 Feb 2021
19 Feb 2021
Confirmed failure to meet reporting requirements regarding resident behavior incidents and hospitalizations.
§ 87211(a)(1)
19 Feb 2021
19 Feb 2021
Investigated the circumstances surrounding a resident's death in a bathtub, reviewing interviews, records, and the death certificate. Determined that the allegation of the resident sustaining a fall resulting in death was not supported by a preponderance of evidence.
26 Jan 2021
26 Jan 2021
Discussed concerns with daily operations, staffing, and reporting requirements during a conference call.
25 Jan 2021
25 Jan 2021
Identified a lack of posted signs in smoking area promoting safety measures for COVID-19.
13 Jan 2021
13 Jan 2021
Failed to wear face coverings while supervising clients and did not report positive COVID-19 cases as required.
Investigated complaints about disrepair of electrical plugs and found insufficient evidence to support the claims. Also looked into claims that staff did not safeguard residents' belongings but found no substantial evidence to confirm the allegations.
13 Mar 2020
13 Mar 2020
Confirmed allegations of lack of supervision resulting in multiple falls in the memory care unit.
§ 87463(a)
10 Jan 2020
10 Jan 2020
Confirmed mishandling of resident's cash resources and overcharging of monthly rent.
§ 87507(f)
22 Nov 2019
22 Nov 2019
Confirmed allegations of neglect and failure to report incidents.