Ayanna Home Care has received 25 state citations (7 serious, 18 minor) and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 13 inspections; 1 complaint was filed and found unsubstantiated. The most recent annual inspection in August and September 2025 cited missing medications for 2 residents, fire and earthquake drills not conducted, bed rails in use without physician orders, and a large knife left accessible on the kitchen counter. Inspectors also found bedridden residents housed without the required fire clearance and a personnel records violation. The facility failed to clear its plans of correction by the required deadlines, resulting in civil penalties. A December 2025 complaint investigation found that a staff member lacked a required criminal background check, the facility had no dementia care plan in its Plan of Operation, and a resident hospitalization had not been reported to state regulators as required. The complaint itself, which alleged the facility was not meeting a resident's needs, was found unsubstantiated after interviews with staff and residents.
Ayanna Home Care, operating as Elite Care Homes, is a 6-bed assisted living home at 5602 Whitewood Avenue in Lakewood, near Mayfair Park. The home provides round-the-clock care with bilingual English and Spanish-speaking caregivers.
Services cover the full spectrum of daily living assistance including medication management, meal preparation, bathing support, and coordination with healthcare providers. The operation offers flexible payment plans with no credit check required.
Bilingual caregiving team
Staff speaks both English and Spanish, which is a meaningful quality-of-life detail for Spanish-speaking residents who may feel more comfortable communicating in their native language, especially as cognitive abilities change.
Flexible payment options
Elite Care Homes offers payment plans with no credit check required. This accessibility is uncommon and can make a significant difference for families navigating the financial strain of assisted living.
Residential neighborhood near Mayfair Park
Located in a quiet Lakewood neighborhood near a park, this feels like a residential home, not a facility. The neighborhood setting provides a calm, familiar environment for daily living.
Below-average safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 5.6 out of 10 (Below Average), based on state inspection data. With 7 Type A citations and 18 Type B citations across 13 visits, this facility has more citations than typical. Ask management directly about what issues were flagged and what specific steps they've taken to address them.
Only 4 years of operation
Licensed in August 2021, this is a relatively new operation. The higher-than-average citation count in a short time period makes it especially important to visit, ask pointed questions, and check recent inspection reports.
Limited detail about specialized care
The website mentions Alzheimer's and dementia care but doesn't describe specific programming, staff training, or care protocols. If your loved one has cognitive decline, push for specifics on how their memory care approach actually works day-to-day.
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5602 Whitewood Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
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