About La Posada Assisted Living & Memory Care Community
La Posada Assisted Living & Memory Care Community offers a nurturing and lively environment where seniors receive compassionate, around-the-clock supervision tailored to their unique needs. Understanding that a vibrant community is vital for overall well-being, La Posada prioritizes creating meaningful connections among residents. The community encourages engagement and socialization, recognizing that as we age, maintaining a sense of belonging can easily slip away without the right support structure and atmosphere. This focus on connection is at the heart of La Posada’s mission, ensuring that residents feel welcomed and involved in daily life.
Residents at La Posada benefit from a comprehensive range of supportive services designed to make life comfortable and safe. Meals are carefully prepared and served to cater to both taste and nutrition. Housekeeping and laundry services are provided regularly, fostering a clean and stress-free environment. Assistance with personal care, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, is delivered respectfully and sensitively. In addition, residents receive support with medications, ensuring that their physical health remains a top priority. These core services are enhanced by a holistic care approach, which seeks to strengthen the body, mind, and spirit, reflecting La Posada’s belief in whole-person wellness.
Being family owned and operated, La Posada Assisted Living & Memory Care Community brings a personal touch to senior care, fostering strong relationships between staff and residents. The community offers specialized care for individuals requiring memory care, assisted living, or respite care, embracing a diverse population with varying ranges of needs. By emphasizing compassion in daily interactions, the staff at La Posada strives not only to meet residents’ physical requirements but also to uplift their emotional spirit. The overarching philosophy is that compassion is the driving force behind transformative care.
Within the safe and inclusive environment at La Posada, residents have access to a vibrant calendar of events and opportunities for engagement, helping them maintain a sense of purpose and joy. The sense of community extends beyond daily routines, inviting every resident to be an active participant in their own well-being. La Posada recognizes the challenges that can accompany aging, especially when it comes to conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s, and has cultivated a setting where every individual’s dignity is respected, and every day holds possibilities for connection, activity, and comfort.
People often ask...
La Posada Assisted Living & Memory Care Community offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,200 per month.
La Posada Assisted Living & Memory Care Community offers assisted living and memory care.
There are 17 photos of La Posada Assisted Living & Memory Care Community on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 8120 painter Avenue, whittier, CA 90602, USA.
Yes, La Posada Assisted Living & Memory Care Community 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
38
Inspections
12
Type A Citations
27
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
20 Sept 2024
20 Sept 2024
Confirmed lack of proper medication administration, but no evidence of resident assault.
§ 87465(c)(2)
06 Sept 2024
06 Sept 2024
Identified a deficiency for failure to post "No Smoking - Oxygen in Use" signs outside resident room doors where oxygen tanks were present.
§ 87618(b)(3)
25 Jul 2024
25 Jul 2024
Confirmed allegation of missed dialysis appointments due to transportation issues.
§ 87464(f)(6)
17 May 2024
17 May 2024
Confirmed allegations of neglect and lack of supervision leading to a resident sustaining a hip fracture and experiencing a delay in receiving timely medical attention.
§ 87468.2(a)(1)
§ 87468.2(a)(4)
17 May 2024
17 May 2024
Confirmed failure to report an incident.
§ 87211(a)(1)
25 Apr 2024
25 Apr 2024
Confirmed medication errors and document falsification by staff at the facility following allegations from residents and family members.
§ 87411(d)(4)
§ 87465(c)(2)
§ 87207
23 Feb 2024
23 Feb 2024
Confirmed complaint of understaffing resulting in delayed care for residents at the facility.
§ 87411(a)
23 Feb 2024
23 Feb 2024
Confirmed residents' care plans and meal services were not being followed due to staffing shortages at the facility.
§ 87464(f)(4)
§ 87468.2(a)(4)
07 Dec 2023
07 Dec 2023
Confirmed deficiencies were identified in various areas such as infection control, operational requirements, physical plant/environment safety, staff training, and resident records.
§ 87303(a)
§ 1569.695(c)
§ 87507(e)
§ 1569.618(c)(3)
§ 87307(a)(3)
§ 87355(e)(3)
§ 87633(a)(2)
05 Dec 2023
05 Dec 2023
Inspection identified deficiencies in the assisted living facility, including unlocked sharp items in the memory care unit and missing PRN medications for residents.
§ 87465(c)(2)
§ 87705(f)(1)
12 Oct 2023
12 Oct 2023
Confirmed theft of resident's money by staff members.
§ 87468.2(a)(25)
15 Sept 2023
15 Sept 2023
Confirmed neglect in meeting resident care needs, delayed response to call lights, and facility disrepair during the visit.
§ 87303(i)(1)
§ 87464(f)(4)
§ 87303(a)
31 Aug 2023
31 Aug 2023
Investigated a complaint about room temperature and facility disrepair, finding no conclusive evidence to support the allegations.
03 Aug 2023
03 Aug 2023
Confirmed that the facility's air conditioning system was working properly at the time of the visit, with a comfortable temperature maintained throughout.
03 Aug 2023
03 Aug 2023
Investigated claims of pest infestation and insufficient room cleaning; found no substantial evidence to support allegations of bed bugs, roaches, or inadequate cleaning practices.
06 Jul 2023
06 Jul 2023
Investigated allegation of lack of supervision resulting in resident being struck, but insufficient evidence to prove either way.
06 Jul 2023
06 Jul 2023
Identified outdated medical assessments for two Dementia residents during a surprise visit.
§ 87705(c)(5)
05 May 2023
05 May 2023
Reviewed allegations regarding resident care, facility cleanliness, maintenance issues, and administrator qualifications, determining insufficient evidence to substantiate claims.
05 May 2023
05 May 2023
Confirmed allegation of neglect/lack of supervision regarding a resident's living conditions.
§ 87466
05 May 2023
05 May 2023
Confirmed allegation of unqualified personnel cooking due to COVID-19 outbreak.
§ 87555(b)(18)
27 Feb 2023
27 Feb 2023
Reviewed multiple allegations of staff misconduct, including mishandling of medications and disrespectful treatment of residents, but did not find enough evidence to support the claims.
09 Feb 2023
09 Feb 2023
Confirmed allegation of failing to provide resident records in a timely manner.
§ 1569.269(a)(21)
09 Feb 2023
09 Feb 2023
Investigated complaints regarding resident care, cleanliness, and nutrition were not substantiated. Cockroach issue addressed, residents' needs being met.
12 Dec 2022
12 Dec 2022
Found insufficient evidence to confirm alleged incidents of resident bruising or lack of privacy during phone calls.
12 Dec 2022
12 Dec 2022
Confirmed that staff posted inappropriate pictures of residents online without permission and failed to administer medication as prescribed.
§ 87465(a)(5)
§ 87468.1(a)(1)
15 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022
Confirmed lack of ordered medications, expired food handling certificate, and missing criminal background clearances during an inspection focusing on COVID-19 infection control practices.
§ 87555(b)(16)
§ 87465(c)(2)
§ 87307(a)(3)
§ 87705(j)
§ 87303(c)
15 Feb 2022
15 Feb 2022
Found no evidence of roaches or unclean rooms, with all inspected areas and resident interviews indicating proper cleanliness and maintenance; allegations regarding pest issues and room cleanliness lacked sufficient proof.
23 Nov 2021
23 Nov 2021
Confirmed conditions of the facility met licensing requirements for residential care for the elderly, including safety measures, supplies, and staff records.
16 Nov 2021
16 Nov 2021
Reviewed allegations regarding unmet resident needs, unclean rooms, understaffing, and a resident left in soiled clothing, but found insufficient evidence to confirm these claims. Conducted interviews and observations indicated residents felt their needs were being met and rooms were kept clean.
26 Oct 2021
26 Oct 2021
Confirmed understanding of regulations and operational procedures in the facility during the inspection.
09 Aug 2021
09 Aug 2021
Inspection identified no deficiencies. Everything was found to be in compliance with regulations.
20 Jul 2021
20 Jul 2021
Confirmed change of ownership and sale of property discussed in meeting. Licensee responsible for care until completion of change of ownership process.
05 May 2021
05 May 2021
Investigated allegations of odor, unclean rooms, and insufficient supplies; determined insufficient evidence to prove these claims.
03 May 2021
03 May 2021
Confirmed the allegation that the facility's elevator was in disrepair, impacting residents' ability to access meals and causing difficulties for staff.
§ 87303(a)
31 Mar 2020
31 Mar 2020
Determined that the administrator neither yelled at residents and staff nor did the facility smell of any odor, based on interviews with staff and residents.
28 Feb 2020
28 Feb 2020
Interviews and observations did not support allegations of inappropriate comments by staff in front of residents, nor did they indicate an ongoing issue with odors in the facility.
15 Nov 2019
15 Nov 2019
Interviews conducted with staff and residents did not provide enough evidence to confirm allegations of staff misconduct, such as drinking alcohol while on duty, neglecting hygiene needs of residents, preventing residents from leaving their rooms, and yelling at residents. One incident of staff behaving rudely towards a resident was acknowledged and the staff member was subsequently terminated. Another incident involving a resident eloping from the facility was not substantiated.
§ 87211(a)(1)
§ 87468.1(a)(1)
15 Nov 2019
15 Nov 2019
Found no evidence to support allegations of disrepair, failure to meet residents' needs, or lack of evacuation chairs. Identified emergency drills being conducted as required.