Inspection Reports for
Aegis Living Dana Point

The facility was found to be clean, safe, and sanitary with no deficiencies cited. All required documents, emergency plans, and safety equipment were in place and operational.

The complaint alleged that staff was verbally aggressive to a resident. The investigation included record reviews, interviews with staff, a resident, and a witness, and found the allegation substantiated based on a preponderance of evidence.

The investigation found sufficient evidence that staff member S1 was verbally aggressive to a resident, corroborated by interviews with staff, a resident, and a witness, as well as progress notes and email correspondence. The allegation was substantiated and a deficiency was cited.

The complaint alleged that a resident was assaulted by another resident due to lack of supervision. The allegation was investigated through interviews, facility inspection, and record review. The allegation was found to be unfounded.

The investigation found no evidence of the alleged assault. Interviews and reviews of records indicated the incident did not occur as alleged and was instead a minor accidental bump without injury. The allegation was determined to be unfounded.

The facility was found to be clean, sanitary, and well-maintained with no deficiencies cited. All safety, medication, and emergency plans were reviewed and found complete and operational.

The facility was observed to be clean and sanitary with all apartments properly furnished and equipped. No deficiencies were noted, but two technical assistances were issued regarding the Disaster Plan and postings.

The incident involved a resident who fell and sustained a non-operable left hip fracture. The resident was transferred to skilled nursing and returned on hospice care. No deficiencies were noted during the visit.

The resident had a fall resulting in a closed fracture and was transferred for treatment. The resident returned with pain management and no further intervention was required. No deficiencies were noted during the visit.

The visit was triggered by a complaint incident report dated 05/03/2022 regarding resident R1 eloping from the facility. The complaint was substantiated as the facility failed to provide adequate supervision.

The facility failed to provide adequate care and supervision as a resident eloped approximately 0.3 miles from the facility. The resident was found safe, but the incident posed an immediate health and safety risk.

The facility was found to be following COVID precaution guidelines and met requirements for structure, safety, emergency preparedness, food service, and medication storage. The facility is ready to be licensed.

The applicant and administrator successfully completed the Component II evaluation via telephone, confirming understanding of facility operations, staff qualifications, program policies, and required documentation for licensing.