Coral Oaks Care Living

    4271 Carlin Ave, Lynwood, CA 90262
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Caring staff, clean, safe, affordable

    I'm very pleased with this senior living community - the staff are caring, attentive and flexible, the hands-on administrator clearly cares, and the place is clean and safe with good meals, friendly kitchen staff, and lots of activities and special events. It's affordable and good value; I'd recommend it.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.93·(15)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.9
    • Staff

      2.5
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Caring, attentive staff
    • Hands-on, involved administrator
    • Friendly kitchen staff and generally satisfactory meals
    • Engaging activities and special events
    • Clean, well-maintained interior
    • Reasonable cost and perceived value
    • Flexible and responsive caregiving when staffed
    • Regular resident checks and monitoring
    • Infection-control measures

    Cons

    • Understaffing and high staff workload
    • Inconsistent staff communication and slow response times
    • Gaps in medication-management and documentation
    • Weak controlled-substance inventory controls
    • Inadequate personal-property handling and tracking
    • Variable management professionalism and oversight
    • Inconsistent food variety and meal planning
    • Gaps in resident-safety protocols (wandering and traffic risk)
    • Restrictive curfew and visitation policies

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews describe a facility with a mixed operational profile: many families and residents praise the caregiving staff and administrator for being attentive and hands-on, note a clean and well-kept environment, and appreciate the activity programming and special events. The dining team is often described as personable and meals are generally acceptable, and the facility is consistently described as budget-friendly, which is a central part of its appeal.

    Care quality appears variable. Positive accounts highlight compassionate, flexible staff who perform routine checks and engage residents in activities. However, other accounts raise concerns about staffing levels and workload: understaffing is described as contributing to slower response times and inconsistent staff conduct. There are also recurring concerns about medication-management practices, including documentation gaps and problems tracking controlled medications, which reviewers identify as an operational area needing improvement.

    Safety and property-handling are notable areas of divergence. Some reviewers feel the facility offers a safe setting; others identify gaps in resident-safety protocols (including wandering and proximity to traffic) and describe inconsistent incident-response and family communication. There are also allegations about mishandling or confiscation of personal items and losses of belongings; these reports suggest weaknesses in property-tracking and resident-accountability processes rather than a single, uniform practice.

    Management and administration receive mixed evaluations. Several families commend an involved administrator who is present and responsive, while other accounts criticize management professionalism, inconsistent enforcement of policies (for example, curfew practices), and uneven communication with families. Dining receives generally positive comments about staff demeanor and basic meal quality, but some reviewers note limited meal variety and inconsistent food options.

    Overall patterns point to a facility that offers affordability, an active social program, and many caring staff members, but that also has operational weaknesses in staffing consistency, medication controls, property-handling, and some safety/communication protocols. Prospective residents and families interested in this facility should tour the site, ask for current staffing ratios and medication-control policies, request sample menus and activity calendars, review incident and inventory procedures, and speak directly with the administrator about safety measures and family communication practices before deciding.

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    Location

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    Coral Oaks Care Living is located at 4271 Carlin Ave, Lynwood, CA, 90262.

    About Coral Oaks Care Living

    Coral Oaks Care Living shares an address with Carlin Assisted Living in a quiet, safe Lynwood, California neighborhood near hospitals, pharmacies, parks, and shopping, where people come and go and you see families visit, everyone seeming comfortable and at home, and even though the place is licensed for up to 84 residents, it never feels crowded because the spaces, both private and semi-private rooms, are decorated to feel both personal and welcoming, with cozy common areas and a cheerful, warm feeling that you notice right away when you walk in, like when staff greet residents by name and remember birthdays and holidays with simple celebrations that make a big difference day-to-day. The facility, licensed as a Residential Care Facility for elderly people age 59 and above, focuses on core values of empathy, accountability, integrity, patience, respect, teamwork, and cheerfulness, so you see staff helping out with bathing, dressing, medication, or simply spending time with someone who wants a companion, all while encouraging people to do what they can by themselves, which keeps everyone active and as independent as possible.

    Meals rank high here because the cooks prepare three home-cooked meals every day, using healthy ingredients to make sure everyone gets good vitamins and minerals, and they can accommodate special diets or favorite snacks, which is important because when you get older food is more than just nutrition, it's comfort and social time too. They've won awards for the activities-some residents like group exercise or going on outings, while others prefer quiet games or cultural events, and the staff always encourage everyone to join in but never force participation, letting residents choose what suits their pace or mood on any given day. The environment is home-like, and the staff have a reputation for being helpful, friendly, and easy to talk to, making family members feel involved in care plans, which are always personal and change as people's needs change, because some folks might need more help as time goes on while others stay active for years.

    Coral Oaks Care Living provides assisted living services, including medication management, help with daily activities, housekeeping, and laundry. Memory care is here for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, and there are also independent living options for healthier seniors who just want freedom from housework and chores. Regular visits from medical professionals and psychiatrists help support both health and peace of mind, and you'll see extras like transportation to appointments, a hair salon, dental hygienist visits, housekeeping, and laundry, which means less to worry about for both residents and their families. The whole setup is designed to give care with dignity, respect, and compassion, and you always see teamwork-both among the staff and between staff and families-so residents can keep as much independence and choice as possible, which helps everyone feel more at home, more respected, and more themselves, day after day.

    People often ask...

    Coral Oaks Care Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $1,600 per month.

    Coral Oaks Care Living offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 8 photos of Coral Oaks Care Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 4271 Carlin Ave, Lynwood, CA 90262.

    No, Coral Oaks Care Living does not offer 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.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number198602099
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity84 residents
    LicenseeCORAL OAKS CARE LIVING, INC.
    EffectiveApril 10th, 2015
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    Inspection Reports

    29

    Reports

    1

    Type A Citations

    11

    Type B Citations

    16

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    11 Jun 2026Complaint
    Investigated three complaints about personal belongings, resident needs, and a comfortable environment; found no substantiation and no deficiencies cited.
    30 Apr 2026Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies during the annual visit; records and practices reviewed appeared to meet licensing requirements.
    23 Apr 2026Inspection
    Observed overall compliance with licensure requirements; no deficiencies were cited.
    23 Feb 2026Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging staff dropped a resident, unmet needs, and infection control issues. Interviews with staff and residents found no evidence to support the allegations, and no deficiencies were cited.
    18 Dec 2025Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not provide adequate supervision resulting in a resident eloping.
    11 Apr 2025Inspection
    Observed general compliance with most requirements, with noted issues including a leaky shower head and mold in the shower room, hot water temperature issues, and a poster that needs resizing.
    27 Dec 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff did not ensure a safe environment for residents; interviews and records review found no evidence to support the allegation.
    21 Jun 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff hit a resident, resulting in a bruise; there was not enough evidence to support the allegation.
    13 Jun 2024Complaint
    Investigated allegations of medical neglect, abuse, and discrimination. Interviews indicated no credible evidence of improper conduct, and one case involved the resident declining treatment.
    22 May 2024Complaint
    Investigated allegations of neglect, mistreatment, yelling, sanitation problems, odor, night shift staff sleeping on duty, and failure to respond to call bells; found no preponderance of evidence to prove these violations.
    04 Apr 2024Inspection
    Observed more than 10 window screens in disrepair, posing a potential safety risk.
    • Type B87303(c)
    22 Mar 2024Inspection
    Found no deficiencies and observed the site in good repair during a case management visit.
    17 Jan 2024Complaint
    Investigated allegations regarding medication storage and inappropriate staff interactions; findings showed mixed responses from residents and staff and no clear evidence to prove the violations.
    12 Jan 2024Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not treat residents with dignity; one staff member admitted to the allegation.
    • Type B87468.1(a)(1)
    11 Jan 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff did not prevent a resident from physically assaulting another. Interviews and document review found no evidence to prove the allegation, and no deficiencies were observed.
    01 Sept 2023Inspection
    Found general compliance with applicable regulations. One deficiency was cited related to Title 22 requirements.
    • Type B87465(h)(2)
    24 Aug 2023Inspection
    Observed a clean, well-organized setting with functioning safety equipment, orderly dining and activity spaces, and active programming; no citations issued.
    16 Aug 2023Inspection
    Observed no Title 22 regulation violations during a case management visit. Beddings were inspected for bed bugs in several bedrooms, and eight random residents' Personal and Incidental records were reviewed with no issues found.
    08 Aug 2023Complaint
    Found bed bugs in a resident room and confirmed ongoing pest control treatment; an allegation about residents placing orders was not supported by evidence.
    • Type A87303(a)
    15 Feb 2023Complaint
    Found no evidence to support that a resident was scratched by staff or that bed bugs were present.
    28 Oct 2022Inspection
    Conducted an unannounced health check; a risk assessment found no Covid-19 infection. Administrator and residents were interviewed, and residents were observed in good health.
    16 Sept 2022Inspection
    Observed that three residents were temporarily relocated and appeared in good health; no Covid-19 infection detected.
    15 Aug 2022Inspection
    Found no deficiencies cited after health and safety checks, reviewing records, and interviewing residents.
    21 Jul 2022Inspection
    Found no deficiencies and noted that safety systems and records were in good order.
    11 Jan 2022Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that a resident's retirement benefits were withheld. The administrator updated the Social Security Administration with the resident's new address, and the benefits were being mailed to the resident.
    02 Apr 2021Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that residents' funds were mishandled and found issues with overcharging beyond SSI/SSP payments and missing advance-payment documentation. Residents reported they could meet with visitors privately.
    • Type B87464(e)
    • Type B87468.2(a)(8)
    02 Apr 2021Inspection
    Identified deficiencies related to administrator qualifications and duties, safeguards for residents' cash and valuables, and unclear admission agreements regarding payments and funding sources.
    • Type B87405(d)(2)
    • Type B87217(h)
    • Type B87507(g)(3)(A)(3)
    • Type B87507(g)(3)(F)
    12 Mar 2021Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found that staff failed to report a missing resident to appropriate agencies and that continuing medical records for that resident were not included in the resident file.
    • Type B87506(b)(13)
    • Type B87211(a)(1)(D)
    12 Mar 2021Complaint
    Investigated four allegations regarding resident care. Found them unsubstantiated.

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