Two senior care facilities in Altadena and Pasadena failed to follow emergency protocols and improperly handled the evacuations of some residents during the devastating Eaton fire early this year, state investigators allege in reports recently reviewed by the Southern California News Group.

The two facilities, MonteCedro in Altadena and the Terraces at Park Marino in Pasadena, were investigated and cited by the California Department of Social Services following complaints that seniors had not been evacuated according to procedure. All residents referenced in the investigations, which were conducted over the summer, were ultimately evacuated safely.

The department found allegations that both senior care facilities failed to properly follow evacuation procedures to be substantiated. The De

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