Southland Care Center stays open 24 hours a day and every day of the week, so there's always someone around if you need help, and the facility has 96 private rooms for residents who want their own space, which can make things feel a bit more comfortable. The center has both assisted living and skilled nursing services, which means some people who just need a little help with daily activities can live there, while others who have more physical or mental health needs can also stay and get the medical care they need. You can find their website at southlandliving.com if you want to read more details.
The staff at Southland Care Center create individualized care plans for each resident, so care matches what each person needs, and they help people who need intravenous therapy, wound care, enteral feeding, or restorative nursing, plus they've got hospice care for those at the end of life. Folks who need help with getting better after surgery or serious illness can use the in-house rehabilitation therapy team, which uses new equipment and hands-on therapy, and there are also programs for therapeutic diets and restorative nursing if diet or recovery are concerns.
The center runs activities that include exercise programs, arts and crafts, social and recreational events, and there are also shopping trips and excursions planned to keep people active and engaged. People who want spiritual support can go to religious services right at the center. Social services, discharge planning, and housekeeping come with the continuum of care, and those who need special support for mental or physical problems can find the help they need here. Assisted living options focus on the whole person-physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being-while the skilled nursing team is trained to provide a safe and comfortable place. Everything's aimed at making daily life safer and more peaceful, whether residents plan to stay a short time for rehab or longer for ongoing care.
People often ask...
Southland Care Center offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing.
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The full address for this community is 11701 Studebaker Rd, Norwalk, CA, 90650.
Yes, Southland Care Center 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
62
Inspections
1
Type A Citations
6
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
14 Jul 2025
14 Jul 2025
Identified multiple concerns related to dementia care readiness at the site, including administrator and staff training, emergency planning, securing outdoor water features and gates, and staffing levels for dementia supervision. Raised questions about how many residents with dementia would be admitted and how security measures would be implemented.
03 May 2025
03 May 2025
Investigated two allegations: staff being under the influence of drugs while caring for residents, and staff not safeguarding residents' medications. Found insufficient evidence to support either allegation.
11 Apr 2025
11 Apr 2025
Found no evidence that staff were under the influence of drugs while caring for residents, based on interviews with staff and residents and medication checks. Found no evidence that staff failed to safeguard residents' medications, with reports of no missing meds and initial checks showing no discrepancies.
20 Mar 2025
20 Mar 2025
Investigated five specific allegations about incontinence care, call button responses, medication administration, consultation with families, and handling residents; found these allegations not supported by the evidence.
14 Jan 2025
14 Jan 2025
Found no deficiencies; infection control, safety, staffing, records, food service, activities, and emergency readiness all met required standards.
06 Aug 2024
06 Aug 2024
Determined that the resident resided at the skilled nursing facility and never resided at the other site. Found the allegation UNFOUNDED.
06 Aug 2024
06 Aug 2024
Determined the allegations of a resident residing at the wrong facility were unfounded and dismissed the complaint.
§ 9058
06 May 2024
06 May 2024
Found the allegation that one resident grabbed another resident's breast and tried to kiss them to be unsubstantiated.
06 May 2024
06 May 2024
Investigated allegation of inappropriate behavior between residents, ultimately found to be unsubstantiated.
01 Feb 2024
01 Feb 2024
Investigated the allegation that staff left a resident in bed for a prolonged period. Interviews indicated the resident required two to four person assistance for transfers and sometimes refused help, while some residents could not corroborate the claim; there was insufficient evidence to confirm the allegation.
01 Feb 2024
01 Feb 2024
Confirmed allegations of staff leaving a resident in bed for prolonged periods of time were found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.
19 Jan 2024
19 Jan 2024
Found no deficiencies during an unannounced annual review. Verified operable safety systems, including smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguishers, and reviewed medications; water temperature was within a safe range.
19 Jan 2024
19 Jan 2024
Confirmed no deficiencies found during annual inspection of the facility.
21 Dec 2023
21 Dec 2023
Found that a city transformer explosion caused a power outage off-site and no fire occurred inside the building. Observed an Emergency Disaster Plan in place, emergency lighting and backup power functioning, and interviews indicated residents and staff took safety actions with no deficiencies cited.
21 Dec 2023
21 Dec 2023
Confirmed that allegations of a fire within the facility and non-operational telephones were unsubstantiated. Lights were found to be malfunctioning due to a city transformer issue outside of the facility. Residents were provided with emergency measures during the incident.
03 Nov 2023
03 Nov 2023
Investigated the allegation that staff permitted a resident to smoke in their room; interviews with staff and residents and room observations found no evidence of smoking or drinking in residents' rooms.
03 Nov 2023
03 Nov 2023
Investigated allegation that staff permitted a resident to smoke in their room and found insufficient evidence to support it.
20 Oct 2023
20 Oct 2023
Found the allegations of inappropriate comments toward a resident, yelling at a resident, not providing comfortable accommodations, not administering medications, not meeting walking needs, and not providing adequate food service to be unfounded.
20 Oct 2023
20 Oct 2023
Staff allegations of mistreatment towards residents were investigated and found to be unfounded.
28 Sept 2023
28 Sept 2023
Found no evidence to support the allegation that staff made a resident feel uncomfortable, or that staff stole residents’ personal belongings.
28 Sept 2023
28 Sept 2023
Investigated allegations of staff making a resident feel uncomfortable and stealing personal belongings; found insufficient evidence to support the claims.
28 Aug 2023
28 Aug 2023
Investigated three specific allegations: staff overmedicated a resident with an extra dose of a prescribed antipsychotic, staff increased dining room music to discomfort a resident, and body checks conducted on 8/14/23 violated personal rights. Found that medications were given as prescribed, body checks were voluntary, and neither staff nor residents provided credible evidence supporting the allegations; there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove them.
28 Aug 2023
28 Aug 2023
Investigated allegations of improper medication administration, creating an uncomfortable living environment, and personal rights violations among residents; determined insufficient evidence to support any of the claims.
27 Jan 2023
27 Jan 2023
Found no deficiencies on this visit and noted prior concerns were resolved; observed clean, well-maintained laundry areas with operable machines and an overall safe, orderly environment.
27 Jan 2023
27 Jan 2023
Confirmed deficiencies were corrected during the inspection visit, with the facility found to be in good repair and meeting necessary standards.
26 Jan 2023
26 Jan 2023
Found no deficiencies; infection-control measures were in place, including sign-ins, temperature and symptom checks, adequate PPE, routine cleaning, and central medication storage.
26 Jan 2023
26 Jan 2023
Confirmed no deficiencies during inspection focused on infection control measures at the facility.
10 Mar 2022
10 Mar 2022
Found no deficiencies during the visit. Observed proper infection control, working detectors, ample PPE, clean bathrooms, a safe hot water temperature, and well-maintained surroundings.
26 Sept 2022
26 Sept 2022
Found that the allegation that a staff member pushed a resident while in care was unfounded.
26 Sept 2022
26 Sept 2022
Dismissed an unfounded complaint alleging that a staff member pushed a resident while in care.
01 Jul 2022
01 Jul 2022
Identified a cockroach issue with dead cockroaches observed in the dining area and in room 69-A, with a monthly pest-control service documented. Found insufficient evidence to confirm rodents or flies at this site.
01 Jul 2022
01 Jul 2022
Confirmed cockroach infestation in various areas of the facility. Insufficient evidence of rodent and fly infestation.
22 Jun 2022
22 Jun 2022
Investigated the allegations that cleanliness and bedding were not maintained; interviews with staff and residents and on-site observations showed cleaning occurred and bedding was changed weekly or as needed, with rooms appearing clean. Found insufficient evidence to prove the allegations.
22 Jun 2022
22 Jun 2022
Investigated allegations of uncleanliness and infrequent bedding changes, with interviews and observations revealing insufficient evidence to confirm these claims. No regulatory violations identified during the visit.
23 May 2022
23 May 2022
Investigated an underground transformer explosion and resulting power outage; evidence showed the fire did not originate inside the building and telephone service was not affected. Found insufficient evidence to prove the alleged issues of a fire inside, nonworking lights, or telephone problems, noting that backup lighting and safety measures were in place and residents did not require medical equipment.
23 May 2022
23 May 2022
Identified an allegation of disrepair as supported by observed conditions in three laundry rooms: one washer with missing knobs and nonoperable controls, another with lint buildup and a loose control panel, and a third with two unoperable dryers, plus flooring in need of repair and roof patches from a 2021 leak. Did not observe mold or recent roof leaks during the visit; outdoor areas showed debris, old equipment, and other items around the site.
§ 87303
23 May 2022
23 May 2022
Investigated claims of a fire, non-working telephones, and malfunctioning lights, confirming an external electrical explosion caused by a faulty transformer affected power, but no fire occurred inside, and telephones remained unaffected.
04 May 2022
04 May 2022
Investigated the allegation that a resident's mail package was not safeguarded; found that interviews and records indicated the package could not be located and the delivery log was missing at the shared address.
10 May 2022
10 May 2022
Identified deficiencies during a case management visit after a meeting with the administrator. Conducted an exit interview.
10 May 2022
10 May 2022
Identified deficiencies in need of correction during the inspection.
04 May 2022
04 May 2022
Confirmed: Failure to safeguard resident's mail package.
10 Mar 2022
10 Mar 2022
Inspection confirmed no deficiencies observed, facility in compliance with regulations.
20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021
Found that a staff member handled residents roughly and moved too quickly during transfers, and there was an altercation with a resident. The staff member subsequently resigned after an internal review.
§ 87468.1(a)(3)
20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021
Confirmed staff rough handling of residents during care, with one staff member moving too quickly during assistance. No evidence of a staff-resident altercation on the specified date. No deficiencies noted during the visit.
12 Aug 2021
12 Aug 2021
Investigated the allegation that the site was in disrepair; found no evidence of disrepair during the visit. A water leak in a hallway was repaired within two hours, residents reported no ongoing issues, and no deficiencies were identified.
12 Aug 2021
12 Aug 2021
Found there was not enough evidence to prove the specific allegation that a resident's medication was not obtained; records showed prescribed medications were in place upon readmission and documented in the MAR. No deficiencies were cited.
12 Aug 2021
12 Aug 2021
Determined that the allegation about not obtaining a resident's medication lacked sufficient evidence, resulting in an unsubstantiated conclusion with no deficiencies cited.
§ 87303(a)
09 Mar 2021
09 Mar 2021
Identified that staff did not safeguard a resident's personal items, with the resident's cellphone lost and not replaced for several months. Found no evidence to support that staff did not seek medical attention promptly or that grooming needs were unmet or residents were not treated with dignity.
26 Apr 2021
26 Apr 2021
Found no evidence that the resident’s multiple falls were caused by the medications taken in 2019. Found no evidence that medications were administered without proper authorization or mishandled by staff; MARs and physician orders matched, and staff reported giving medications on time as prescribed.
26 Apr 2021
26 Apr 2021
Investigated complaints included claims of resident falls due to medication and improper medication handling, but no substantial evidence found linking falls to medication or mishandling. Determined that medications matched physician's orders, and no signs of neglect or improper authorization identified.
01 Mar 2021
01 Mar 2021
Investigated whether staff locked residents out; interviews showed one resident claimed doors were locked before 8pm while others said they were never locked out, with doors automatically locking at 8pm and smoking area doors remaining open. Found no evidence to support the allegation that staff locked residents out.
01 Mar 2021
01 Mar 2021
Found that the allegation regarding the windows and the air conditioning unit could not be proven or disproven.
01 Mar 2021
01 Mar 2021
Investigated the allegation that a resident fell from a wheelchair into a drainage ditch in an off-limits area after being warned by others, and found the incident occurred in that area and was not caused by lack of supervision.
09 Mar 2021
09 Mar 2021
Determined that there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove the allegation of sexual assault while in care, given the resident’s inconsistent statements and the lack of corroborating signs or documentation.
09 Mar 2021
09 Mar 2021
Found no evidence that staff spoke to residents in an inappropriate manner after interviews with residents, staff, and the administrator. Although the allegation may have occurred, the evidence did not prove or disprove it.
09 Mar 2021
09 Mar 2021
Confirmed staff did not seek timely medical attention for a resident and did not safeguard the resident's personal items, but allegations of staff not meeting grooming needs were unsubstantiated.
§ 87218(a)(2)
01 Mar 2021
01 Mar 2021
Found insufficient evidence to prove whether a specific incident occurred at the facility.
§ 87218(a)(2)
29 Apr 2020
29 Apr 2020
Determined that ceilings in two resident rooms were leaking due to water retention, with confirmation from interviews and evidence of an air conditioner and ceiling fire sprinkler leak, resulting in a citation for disrepair.
03 Feb 2020
03 Feb 2020
Investigated allegations of residents being denied food; determined that residents were able to request substitute meals and were never denied meals or desserts.
22 Jan 2020
22 Jan 2020
Confirmed facility did not post all required inspection information as alleged.
02 Dec 2019
02 Dec 2019
Identified issues with a broken security gate and malfunctioning washing machine, while a major water pipe burst and dirty windows with missing panes were also observed. Allegations of unattended personal property theft were unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence or reports from residents.
11 Oct 2019
11 Oct 2019
Found allegations of resident falls. No evidence to support claims. No deficiencies or citations issued.
