Autumn Oaks senior care facility and state licensing failure
Tulare County
Summary
Residents at a Porterville care home endured bed bugs, cockroaches, no hot water, and unsafe food over years while the state's Community Care Licensing Division sat on 53 complaints. The county stepped in to relocate all 22 residents, and now the Board wants the state to permanently revoke the operator's license, reimburse the county, and apologize to victims.
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Last discussed Mar 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county paid out of pocket for showers, food, clothing, and relocation support for the displaced residents and is demanding the state reimburse those costs.
Vulnerable seniors across Kings and Tulare counties benefit from stronger state oversight and accountability for care facilities.
Former Autumn Oaks residents suffered severe neglect and mistreatment, and taxpayers covered the county's emergency response costs.
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