VISALIA, CA — The Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging (KTAAA) board will meet Jan. 12, 2026, to discuss the future of the Autumn Oaks senior care facility following dozens of state citations and the mass relocation of its residents.
The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. in the Yosemite Conference Room at the Tulare County Connection Building, 3249 W. Noble in Visalia. The board will address numerous complaints and state findings concerning the facility, located at 848 N. Jaye Street in Porterville.
According to records from the State Department of Social Services, officials conducted 47 inspections of the home between 2021 and 2025. This included 20 visits in 2025 alone. These inspections resulted in nearly 40 official citations, including 28 "Type A" violations—the most serious category—and 11 "Type B" violations, which are less urgent but still affect safety.
Maintenance and Safety Issues
Inspectors documented severe problems with maintenance and cleanliness at the home. Residents had limited access to bathrooms because staff kept two of the three available bathrooms locked. The only bathroom left open for use had a broken shower.
During inspections, officials found pests including bed bugs on bedding, as well as cockroaches and spiders in the kitchen pantry. Other findings included blood-stained linens with holes.
The home also broke state rules about food safety and chemical storage. Inspectors found pesticides, paint, and fertilizer kept in the same area as food supplies. Additionally, the facility was using a broken freezer to store food.
Neglect and Staffing Concerns
State regulators confirmed reports of resident neglect that led to a broken bone in 2022. They also verified that the home illegally evicted a resident in May 2023.
Records indicate the facility lacked enough staff to meet residents' needs. Short-staffing led to medication errors, such as missing doses or giving residents the wrong amounts.
Residents Moved
Officials moved more than 20 residents on Oct. 28 and 29, 2025, due to health and safety concerns and the facility’s upcoming closure. Teams from Tulare County’s mental health and human services agencies moved the residents to several locations, including Kaweah Health, Sierra Valley Rehab, and St. Michaels in Dinuba.
Officials said on Oct. 30, 2025, that they have not yet found evidence of physical abuse, but the investigation remains open. At the Jan. 12 meeting, the KTAAA board will review the facility's history and decide on further action.
