Inspection Reports for
Gardens at Escondido

CA, 92026

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Citations (last 4 years)

Citations (over 4 years) 1.8 citations/year

Citations are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.

55% better than California average
California average: 4 citations/year

Citations per year

8 6 4 2 0
2022
2024
2025
2026

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 72% occupied

Based on a February 2026 inspection.

Occupancy rate over time

0% 30% 60% 90% 120% Sep 2022 Feb 2024 Jan 2025 Mar 2025 Mar 2025 May 2025 Feb 2026

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 73 Capacity: 101 Citations: 0 Date: Feb 6, 2026

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced required annual inspection conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Jacqueline Shaw-Ross to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements for the facility.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations with no deficiencies cited. The physical plant, medication management, food service, care and supervision, and records were all reviewed and found satisfactory. No Title 22, Division 6 Regulation violations were observed or cited during the visit.

Report Facts
Resident files reviewed: 7 Staff files reviewed: 6 Licensed capacity: 101 Census: 73 Hospice waiver approved residents: 18 Bedridden residents allowed: 10

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Monica FloresExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and participated in exit interview
Jacqueline Shaw-RossLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Rikesha StampsLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 74 Capacity: 101 Citations: 0 Date: Sep 22, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted due to an allegation that, due to staff neglect, a resident sustained a burn requiring hospitalization.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged staff neglect resulting in a resident sustaining a burn requiring hospitalization. The allegation was investigated through observations, interviews, and records review and was found to be unfounded.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence that staff neglect caused the resident's injuries. Medical records indicated the resident was not diagnosed with a burn but with injuries related to their health conditions. Staff obtained timely medical attention. The allegation was determined to be unfounded.

Report Facts
Complaint received date: Jul 13, 2023 Resident hospitalization period: 20

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Javina GeorgeLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and unannounced visit
Monica FloresExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and exit interview
Carolyn TubaLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 4 Capacity: 101 Citations: 0 Date: May 20, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to allegations that the licensee did not allow a resident access to a telephone and did not allow the resident to leave the facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included denial of telephone access and restriction from leaving the facility. Evidence showed the resident had communication access and could leave with assistance due to cognitive limitations.
Findings
The investigation found that the resident was allowed to receive phone calls and had a personal cell phone. Staff and outside sources confirmed the resident was not restricted from communication. The resident was not allowed to leave the facility unassisted due to cognition but could leave with an escort. The allegations were unsubstantiated based on interviews, observations, and records review.

Report Facts
Complaint Control Number: 8 Capacity: 101 Census: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nacole PattersonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Monica FloresExecutive DirectorFacility administrator met during investigation and exit interview
Jennifer LottLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Census: 63 Capacity: 101 Citations: 0 Date: May 14, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced Case Management visit in response to the facility's self-report of a fire in a resident's room.

Findings
The investigation revealed the fire was caused by a malfunctioning personal lamp that tipped over. Staff responded immediately, extinguished the fire, and evacuated residents safely. No injuries or hospital transports occurred, and no deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Monica FloresExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and involved in fire incident response.
Nacole PattersonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced Case Management visit.
Jennifer LottLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report header.

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 67 Capacity: 101 Citations: 0 Date: Apr 4, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection visit was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation regarding an allegation that an uncleared staff member was caring for residents due to being underage.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that an uncleared staff was caring for residents due to being underage. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated based on staff interviews, record reviews, and observations.
Findings
The investigation found that the staff member had a valid work permit and legal background check documents, and therefore the allegation was unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Capacity: 101 Census: 67 Complaint Control Number: 08-AS-20250328163548 Estimated Days of Completion: 0

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nacole PattersonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Monica FloresExecutive DirectorMet with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 69 Capacity: 101 Citations: 0 Date: Mar 30, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to an allegation that staff yelled at residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that Staff #1 yelled at Resident #1 during a meeting on October 5, 2023. Interviews with staff and residents revealed conflicting accounts, and Resident #1 was no longer reachable. The investigation concluded there was not enough evidence to substantiate the allegation.
Findings
The investigation included interviews, record reviews, and a facility tour. The allegation that staff yelled at Resident #1 was found to be unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence, with multiple staff and residents unable to confirm the incident.

Report Facts
Complaint control number: 18 Number of allegations: 1 Number of residents interviewed: 7 Number of staff interviewed: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Ernand DabuetLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Philip GreenFood Services DirectorMet with during the investigation and exit interview
Ferlina McBrideAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report
Janae HammondLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 69 Capacity: 101 Citations: 2 Date: Mar 29, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations that staff were not assisting residents with transportation and were not adhering to the admission agreement.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff were not assisting Resident #1 with transportation and were not adhering to the admission agreement. The investigation found that transportation was unavailable for several months in 2023 due to mechanical issues and lack of proper vehicle registration. The facility enforced a 10-mile radius transportation policy inconsistent with the 12-mile radius in the admission agreement. The allegations were substantiated.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that the facility failed to provide transportation services as agreed in the Residence and Care Agreement due to the facility van being out of service and operated with expired registration. Additionally, the facility enforced a 10-mile transportation radius policy inconsistent with the 12-mile radius stated in the admission agreement.

Citations (2)
Failure to provide transportation for residents when the van was out of service, and expired DMV registration tags on the facility van.
Failure to comply with transportation service conditions and enforcement of a policy contradicting the admissions agreement.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 2 Plan of Correction Due Date: 2025 Facility capacity: 101 Census: 69

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Ernand DabuetLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and authored the report.
Monica FloresExecutive DirectorMet with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation.
Adriana MarquezActivities DirectorReceived a copy of the report and appeal rights during the exit interview.

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 69 Capacity: 101 Citations: 2 Date: Mar 18, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by multiple allegations received on 2024-04-25 concerning the facility's provision of toilet paper, medication administration, mold presence, air conditioner disrepair, hygiene product provision, and adherence to a resident's Admission Agreement.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for failure to provide toilet paper and medication administration errors. The allegations about mold, air conditioner issues, hygiene product provision, and noncompliance with the resident's Admission Agreement were unsubstantiated. The investigation included interviews, records review, and direct observations. A Plan of Correction was developed with the licensee.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that the licensee failed to ensure provision of toilet paper and did not administer medication as prescribed, posing potential health risks. Other allegations regarding mold, air conditioner disrepair, hygiene product provision, and following the resident's Admission Agreement were unsubstantiated based on interviews, records, and direct observations.

Citations (2)
Licensee did not assure provision of hygiene items of general use such as toilet paper in 2 of 69 residents, posing a potential health risk.
Licensee did not ensure medication was given according to the physician's directions in 1 of 69 residents, posing a potential health risk.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Total residents during visit: 69 Facility capacity: 101 Plan of Correction due date: 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nacole PattersonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Angela Scott-KapiloffExecutive DirectorFacility representative met during the investigation and exit interview
Ferlina McBrideAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report

Inspection Report

Census: 68 Capacity: 101 Citations: 0 Date: Mar 7, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced Case Management visit in response to two self-reported incidents by the facility regarding a resident death and a resident with a medical condition who is no longer able to meet their own insulin needs.

Findings
A wellness check was conducted at the facility with no health or safety issues identified. No deficiencies were cited or observed during this visit.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nae BrownellResident Services DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and involved in exit interview.

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 68 Capacity: 101 Citations: 2 Date: Mar 7, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by multiple allegations including staff not answering resident call buttons timely and improper chemical storage, as well as other complaints regarding neglect, food service, facility repair, and temperature control.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for allegations that staff did not answer resident call buttons timely and that chemicals were improperly stored. The allegation that neglect/lack of supervision resulted in resident death was unsubstantiated, as was the allegation regarding inadequate food service, facility repair issues, and facility temperature concerns.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that staff response times to resident call buttons were excessively long due to insufficient staffing, and that chemicals were not properly secured, posing safety risks. Other allegations regarding neglect resulting in resident death, inadequate food service, facility repair, and temperature issues were unsubstantiated based on interviews, observations, and records review.

Citations (2)
Facility personnel were not sufficient in numbers and competent to provide necessary services, resulting in long resident wait times for assistance.
Licensee did not ensure cleaning solutions and poisonous substances were locked in storage or attended while in use, posing a health and safety risk.
Report Facts
Pendant calls with wait times 20 minutes or above: 55 Longest pendant call wait time: 86 Facility census: 68 Facility capacity: 101 Plan of Correction due date: 21

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nacole PattersonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and authored the report.
Jennifer LottLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation.
Nae BrownellResident Services DirectorFacility representative met during the investigation and exit interview.
Ferlina McBrideAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report.

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 69 Capacity: 101 Citations: 0 Date: Feb 21, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted due to an allegation of lack of supervision resulting in resident elopement at the facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged lack of supervision resulting in resident elopement. The investigation concluded the allegation was unsubstantiated as staff supervision was consistent with R1's care plan and the elopement was a new behavior.
Findings
The investigation found that the resident (R1) was almost completely independent and staff provided supervision consistent with the care plan. The elopement was a new behavior for R1, and the facility immediately adjusted supervision after the incident. The allegation was unsubstantiated based on interviews, observations, and records review.

Report Facts
Capacity: 101 Census: 69 Complaint Control Number: 08-AS-20241211132531 Visit Start Time: 01:30 PM Visit End Time: 02:00 PM

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nacole PattersonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Angela Scott-KapiloffExecutive DirectorFacility representative met during the investigation and exit interview
Jennifer LottSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation
Ferlina McBrideAdministratorFacility administrator

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Plan of Correction
Census: 74 Capacity: 101 Citations: 0 Date: Jan 24, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was conducted to collect proof for the completed plan of corrections for deficiencies cited on 2025-01-15 during the facility's annual inspection.

Findings
A wellness check was conducted with no health or safety issues identified. No deficiencies were cited or observed on this date, and the facility's plan of corrections was completed and the deficiency cleared.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Angela Scott-KapiloffExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and participated in exit interview.
Nacole PattersonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced Case Management Visit.

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Annual Inspection
Census: 75 Capacity: 101 Citations: 1 Date: Jan 15, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced required annual inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations for the facility.

Findings
The facility was found to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair with proper furnishings and safety measures. However, deficiencies were cited related to food service requirements, specifically regarding the quality and condition of food containers.

Citations (1)
Licensee did not comply with food service requirements in 10 out of 10 food containers, posing a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 1 Plan of Correction Due Date: Jan 24, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Angela Scott-KapiloffExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst and involved in exit interview and plan of correction
Nacole PattersonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Mayra MacedoResident Services DirectorAssisted in touring and inspecting the facility
Jennifer LottLicensing Program ManagerSupervisor and named in the report

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 75 Capacity: 101 Citations: 0 Date: Jan 15, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging that the licensee did not follow the facility's infection control notification policy.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleging failure to follow infection control notification policy was unsubstantiated based on staff interviews, records review, direct observations, and outside source interviews.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility did not experience a COVID-19 outbreak during the complaint timeframe, with only two concurrent cases which did not require community notification. Infection control protocols were properly implemented and followed, and no evidence was found to substantiate the allegation.

Report Facts
Covid-19 cases: 5 Concurrent isolation cases: 2 Facility capacity: 101 Facility census: 75

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nacole PattersonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Angela Scott-KapiloffExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and exit interview
Jennifer LottSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 56 Capacity: 101 Citations: 0 Date: Jun 24, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was conducted in response to a self-reported incident where a resident exited the facility without staff knowledge or assistance.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related due to the incident of Resident 1 exiting the facility unassisted. No health or safety issues were identified.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst interviewed staff and residents, reviewed records, and completed a wellness check, finding no health or safety issues related to the incident.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Parris McDanielMemory Care DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and involved in the exit interview.
Nacole PattersonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced Case Management Visit.
Jennifer LottLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report.

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 68 Capacity: 101 Citations: 0 Date: Apr 11, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations that the licensee did not adhere to the admission agreement and did not assist residents with transportation.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the licensee did not adhere to the admission agreement by failing to provide basic cable television service and did not assist residents with transportation. The investigation included interviews with residents and staff, review of billing and repair invoices, and found the allegations unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred. The cable television service was confirmed to be working and paid for, and transportation was provided despite the facility bus being under repair. Therefore, the allegations were unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Capacity: 101 Census: 68 Repair duration: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Amy DomingoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and unannounced visit
Angela Scott-KapiloffExecutive DirectorFacility representative interviewed during the investigation
Simon JacobSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

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Annual Inspection
Census: 61 Capacity: 101 Citations: 0 Date: Feb 20, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced one-year annual inspection conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Amy Rodgers to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements for the facility serving elderly residents.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all licensing requirements, including safety systems, sanitation, medication storage, and resident care. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Report Facts
Hospice Waiver residents: 18 Food supply duration: 2 Food supply duration: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Amy RodgersLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Angela Scott-KapiloffExecutive DirectorFacility representative who accompanied the inspection and acknowledged receipt of the report
Ferlina McBrideAdministratorFacility administrator mentioned in the report header

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Annual Inspection
Census: 61 Capacity: 101 Citations: 0 Date: Feb 7, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced required annual inspection conducted to review the facility's compliance with licensing regulations.

Findings
During the visit, the licensing analysts toured the facility, reviewed staff and resident records, and interviewed staff and residents. No deficiencies were cited during this visit, but a return visit is needed to complete the annual inspection due to time constraints.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Angela Scott-KapiloffExecutive DirectorMet with during the inspection and exit interview.
Amy RodgersLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection.
Juliana BarfieldLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection.
Denise PowellLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report header.

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 56 Capacity: 101 Citations: 0 Date: Oct 14, 2022

Visit Reason
The Licensing Program Analyst conducted a prelicensing inspection due to a change of ownership and to review submitted prelicensing materials including facility sketch, emergency disaster plan, evacuation route, and infection control plan.

Findings
The facility had one elevator out of service with expected repair soon, experienced flooding in nine resident units which has been repaired with room repairs expected to complete by mid-November, and has an outstanding balance on the current license. The facility must complete appropriate repairs to obtain the new license.

Report Facts
Outstanding balance: 2973 Flooded resident units: 9 Licensed capacity: 101 Ambulatory beds: 91 Bedridden beds: 10 Elevators out of service: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Ferlina McBrideAssistant Executive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during prelicensing inspection and participated in exit interview

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 60 Capacity: 101 Citations: 0 Date: Sep 15, 2022

Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as a Component II (COMP II) evaluation by the Community Care Licensing Division to assess the applicant's and administrator's understanding of licensing requirements and facility operations for initial licensing.

Findings
The applicant and administrator successfully completed the COMP II evaluation via telephone, demonstrating understanding of facility operation, staff qualifications, program policies, and application document requirements. No deficiencies or violations were noted in the report.

Report Facts
Capacity: 101 Census: 60

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Amy BanagaAdministrator/Applicant's RepresentativeParticipant in COMP II evaluation
Julia KimSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation
Thai DoanLicensing EvaluatorLicensing evaluator conducting the evaluation

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