Lakewood Gardens is a residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Downey, Los Angeles County, California — state license #197606651, licensed for 150 residents, listed as licensed in the CDSS record we retrieved August 2, 2026. It appears on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant list checked August 9, 2026, so Medi-Cal may help pay for care services here. California has 17 dated inspection and complaint documents on file for this home going back to 2022, the most recent dated May 7, 2026 — published below in full, verbatim and unscored.
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Since 2022, the state has visited this home 21 times and filed 17 documents. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 7, 2026.
The state's published file for this home includes 12 documents with transcribed findings, dated July 16, 2021 to February 19, 2026. 12 of the 12 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (2), “Unsubstantiated” (10). 12 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word.
Summary composed by computer from the 12 documents below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
What the state’s words mean
May 7, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Feb 19, 2026Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not ensure that the facility was free of scabies.
**This report supersedes report dated 12/02/2025. The purpose of this report is to change findings from substantiated to unsubstantiated and to include additional information that was not included on 12/02/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gutierrez met with Marie Jeene De Castro and explained the purpose of this visit. ***** Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted an unannounced complaint visit in response to the above allegations. LPA met with Administrator Marie Jeene De Castro who assisted with today’s visit. On today’s visit, LPA interviewed Administrator, Staff 1-staff 6 (S1-S6) and residents 1- residents 5 (R1-R5). LPA obtained copies of the following documents: Staff roster, resident roster, R1’s physicians reports, identification information, hospital discharge paperwork, wound progress notes, unusual incident report (LIC 624), and body assessment charts. LPA Gutierrez also delivered findings. SEE LIC 9099C Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 19, 2026 · control 28-AS-20251125123813
Feb 19, 2026Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff refusing to allow resident to return to facility after hospitalization.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted an unannounced complaint visit in response to the above allegations. LPA met with Administrator Jeene De Castro who assisted with today’s visit. On today’s visit LPA’s obtained copies of the following documents: Staff roster, resident roster, special incident report (SIR) R1’s hospital discharge paperwork, psychiatric progress notes, emails between case worker and facility, and facility notes. LPA interviewed Administrator and staff #1(S1) and residents 1-8 (R1-R8). LPA delivered findings. SEE LIC 9099C Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 19, 2026 · control 28-AS-20260212125011
Dec 2, 2025Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not ensure that the facility was free of scabies. Staff did not address resident's change in condition.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted an unannounced complaint visit in response to the above allegations. LPA met with Administrator Marie Jeene De Castro who assisted with today’s visit. On today’s visit, LPA interviewed Administrator, Staff 1-staff 6 (S1-S6) and residents 1- residents 5 (R1-R5). LPA obtained copies of the following documents: Staff roster, resident roster, R1’s physicians reports, identification information, hospital discharge paperwork, wound progress notes, unusual incident report (LIC 624), and body assessment charts. LPA Gutierrez also delivered findings. SEE LIC 8099C Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 2, 2025 · control 28-AS-20251125123813
Sep 23, 2025Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not dispense medications as prescribed
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted an unannounced complain visit on 09/23/2025, in regard to the allegations listed above. LPA met with Administrator Jeenne De Castro and explained the purpose of the visit. The investigation consisted of the following: LPA did a random medication check on four residents, interviewed Administrator, staff 1- 4, attempted to interview residents R1-R6 and interviewed R1’s family. LPA obtained copies of the following documents: staff roster, resident roster, R1’s physicians reports, identification information , appraisal needs and service plan, hospital discharge paperwork, medication list, and facility notes. During today’s visit LPA delivered findings. See 9099C Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 23, 2025 · control 28-AS-20250915201751
May 20, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not address a resident's change in medical condition
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted an unannounced complaint investigation regarding the above allegations. LPA was met by Rita Rena Assistant Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Jeene De Castro arrived shortly. The investigation consisted of the following: LPA Gutierrez requested and obtained copies of staff roster, resident roster, R1’s identification and emergency information, physicians report, body assessment documentation, SIR reports, caretakers notes, and city of Downey police Officer business card. LPA conducted interviews with Administrator, staff 1- staff 2 (S1-S2), and resident’s 1 – 8 (R1-R8). SEE 9099C Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 20, 2025 · control 28-AS-20250519093602
May 16, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
May 1, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff physically assaulted resident.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth Irra conducted a complaint visit to investigate the above allegation. LPA met with Jeenne De Castro/S-1 and discussed the purpose of today’s visit. During today’s visit, LPA obtained a copy of the resident and staff rosters, staff contact information, reviewed R-1’s file and obtained relevant documentation, interviewed Staff #1 (S-1) through Staff #5 (S-5) and interviewed Resident #1 (R-1) through Resident #7 (R-7). LPA left a message for Staff #6 (S-6) for a return call. LPA also attempted to interview Resident #8 (R-8) and was unsuccessful. Refer to LIC 9099C for the continuation of this report. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 1, 2025 · control 28-AS-20250424095324
Jun 11, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Mar 29, 2024Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Facility has bed bugs. Resident was prohibited from using their bathroom. Resident's Representative was prohibited from installing a safety bed alarm for resident. Resident was forced to wear diapers while in care. Facility has bad odor
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sanjay Vaid conducted a subsequent complaint visit regarding the allegations and discussed the findings of the complaint investigation. LPA Vaid met with Administrator Jennie De Castro and discussed the purpose of the visit, which was to deliver complaint investigation findings. On 01/28/2022 LPA Nina Galarza toured the physical plant, including rooms 11,43,34,74,33,25, and 75 with Staff #1 (S1). LPA conducted interviews with Administrator, S1 and Resident #1 (R1). LPA obtained copies of; staff roster resident roster, and most recent pest control receipt. On todays visit, LPA Vaid interviewed residents and Administrator, and staff, and toured the physical plant with administrator DeCastro and LPA observed the facility to be in good repair and cleanliness all around, rooms included in tour were Rm 11, 13, 25, 33, 34, 43, 44, 52, 74 and 75. LPA requested and obtained a copy of staff schedule and rsident roster, including a list of any residents receiving ithe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 29, 2024 · control 28-AS-20220126151537
Jan 12, 2024Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff are not addressing an outbreak of scabies Staff are allowing residents to wear other residents' clothing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit to determine the validity of the above-mentioned allegations. LPA met with Jeenne De Castro (Administrator) and explained the reason for the visit. The investigation consisted of the following: LPA Lopez obtained copies of the resident and staff rosters, Public Health Rash/Scabies Outbreak notification dated 12/04/2023, skin sweep assessment for all staff and all residents except 3 residents that became agitated and refused. West Coast Wound and Skincare Assessments for staff and residents dated 12/12/2023, In-service sign in sheet for scabies and reportable diseases and conditions dated 12/05/2023, Scabies line list dated 12/13/2023. Labcorb examination results for 12 residents that required followed up dated. 12/08/2023, and copy of email from DPH allowing new admissions dated 12/18/2023 (continued on 809C) Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 12, 2024 · control 28-AS-20231130123048
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Is Lakewood Gardens licensed?
Yes — Lakewood Gardens is a licensed residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Downey (Los Angeles County): California license #197606651, shown as licensed in the CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026, licensed for 150 residents. State records list 17 inspection and complaint documents since 2022; the most recent, a facility evaluation report dated May 7, 2026, appears in the inspection record on this page.
Can Lakewood Gardens care for dementia, hospice, bedridden, or non-ambulatory residents?
From the CDSS license record, checked August 2, 2026.
The CDSS license record checked August 2, 2026 lists Lakewood Gardens with clearances for wheelchair / non-ambulatory and hospice care; it does not list dementia / memory care and bedridden. A clearance that is not on file is not a “no” — it may simply be unrecorded, so if your family needs one of these, ask the home directly and confirm its current scope on a tour.
From the California state record. Some approvals are bed- or room-specific — always confirm current scope with the facility.
What the state record says, word for word
Verbatim, from the CDSS license recordFACILITY IS LICENSED TO SERVE 150 NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS 60 YEARS AND ABOVE. DEMENTIA SPECIAL PROGRAM - FACILITY HAS DELAYED EGRESS SYSTEM. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR 27 RESIDENTS.
How much does Lakewood Gardens cost?
California's public licensing record does not include Lakewood Gardens's monthly price, so we never show or estimate one for a specific home. As county-level context only, assisted living in Los Angeles County typically runs $5,000–$7,500/mo and small board-and-care homes $4,000–$6,500/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes; California's 2026 SSI/SSP board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home). Ask the home for its own rate sheet and what the base rate includes — or use the cost section at the top of this page.
Does Lakewood Gardens accept Medi-Cal or the Assisted Living Waiver?
Yes — Medi-Cal can help pay for care at Lakewood Gardens through California's Assisted Living Waiver (ALW): the home appears on the Department of Health Care Services participant list checked August 9, 2026. The waiver pays for assisted-living care services — not room and board — for eligible Medi-Cal members, and each home takes a limited number of waiver residents, so ask the home about a current ALW opening.
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90 of 150 beds occupied (60%) when the state visited on February 19, 2026. Availability changes constantly — confirm a current opening with the home.
What do state inspections show for Lakewood Gardens?
Verbatim from CDSS complaint-investigation reports — the state's own words, never summarized by us. Record checked August 2, 2026.
The CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026 lists 21 state visits and 17 dated documents since 2022 for Lakewood Gardens; 12 complaint-investigation narratives are transcribed verbatim below. The most recent, dated February 19, 2026, records an allegation the state marked “Unsubstantiated”. Open any entry to read the state's full finding, word for word.
Most licensed homes receive some findings over 36 months; what matters is what was found and whether it was corrected. Counts here are shown compared with homes of similar size, and the state's own words appear in full below.
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Transcribed from CDSS complaint-investigation reports · record checked August 2, 2026.
What the state has logged
California has logged 21 state visits for this home as of August 2, 2026. These are the home's own counts, straight from that record — shown beside the statewide median for larger communities (16+ beds), computed across all 1,244 licensed homes of that size, because larger and longer-licensed homes naturally accumulate more visits and reports. They are facts, not a grade — a citation may be minor and since corrected, and an “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing.
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