Inspection Reports for
Kirkwood Orange

CA, 92865

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Citations (last 5 years)

Citations (over 5 years) 1 citations/year

Citations are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.

75% better than California average
California average: 4 citations/year

Citations per year

4 3 2 1 0
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 82% occupied

Based on a December 2025 inspection.

This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy rate over time

60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Oct 2021 Oct 2022 Mar 2024 Aug 2024 Dec 2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 54 Capacity: 66 Citations: 0 Date: Dec 9, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to multiple allegations received on May 9, 2024, concerning billing services, maintenance issues, sensor installation, medication management, and document tracking at the facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations including inadequate billing services, sink disrepair, inappropriate sensor installation on a resident's door, mismanagement of resident's medication, and failure to keep track of resident's documents. The allegations were either unsubstantiated or unfounded based on interviews, document reviews, and observations.
Findings
The investigation found conflicting information regarding billing services, sink disrepair, and sensor installation allegations, resulting in these being deemed unsubstantiated. Allegations of medication mismanagement and failure to keep track of resident documents were found to be unfounded with no citations issued.

Report Facts
Capacity: 66 Census: 54

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Alvaro Ramirez Jr.Licensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and unannounced visit
Erin PalposiExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
Zehra SyedAdministratorFacility administrator mentioned in the report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 50 Capacity: 66 Citations: 0 Date: Sep 22, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced required annual visit to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements for the facility.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all licensing requirements with no deficiencies noted. The physical plant, infection control practices, medication records, emergency preparedness, and documentation were all satisfactory.

Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 66 Current census: 50 Hospice residents present: 3 Fire extinguishers observed: 8 Evacuation chairs: 3 Medication records reviewed: 6 Residents' service files reviewed: 6 Staff personnel files reviewed: 6 Emergency food kit servings: 12 Emergency food kit servings: 93 Water temperature range (F): 112.8 Water temperature range (F): 117.3 Facility temperature (F): 74

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Dan KashaniExecutive DirectorAssisted with the facility inspection and participated in exit interview
Putri TariganDirector of Health ServicesAssisted with the facility inspection and physical plant tour
Jenifer TirreLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection visit
Eboni BentleyLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection visit
Faraz KashaniAdministratorCurrent administrator with certification on file

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 45 Capacity: 66 Citations: 1 Date: Aug 21, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced required annual inspection conducted by Licensing Program Analysts to assess compliance with regulations at the Kirkwood Orange assisted living and memory care facility.

Findings
The facility was generally found to be in compliance with safety and operational standards, including secure medication storage, emergency preparedness, and resident accommodations. However, one type B deficiency was issued due to outdated medical assessments for two residents with dementia, and two technical assistance advisories were given regarding staff association and hand-washing facilities.

Citations (1)
Two out of six resident files reviewed included an outdated medical assessment for residents with an indication of dementia, posing a potential health, safety or personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Residents in assisted living: 16 Residents in memory care: 29 Residents receiving hospice care: 6 Resident files reviewed: 6 Staff files reviewed: 8 Technical Assistance advisories: 2 Plan of Correction due date: Sep 21, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kevin Saborit-GuaschLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and signed the report
William VanegasLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Megan BlacherExecutive DirectorFacility representative present during inspection
Sheila SantosSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the inspection

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 44 Capacity: 66 Citations: 1 Date: May 8, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management inspection conducted due to an incident report received on April 24, 2024, regarding a medication error that occurred on April 22, 2024.

Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by a complaint/incident report regarding a medication error involving resident 1 (R1). The error was substantiated by interviews and document review. Resident 1 was placed on a 48-hour observation and assessed by a physician. No health and safety concerns were expressed by the resident during the interview.
Findings
The inspection found that resident 1 (R1) received a medication error involving a double dose of prescribed medication, posing a potential health and safety risk. Citations were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations.

Citations (1)
Resident 1 (R1) had a medication error due to being given double the dose of the prescribed medication, posing a potential health and safety risk.
Report Facts
Plan of Correction Due Date: May 17, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Celine De PerioLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced case management visit and evaluation
Megan BlacherExecutive DirectorMet with the Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and participated in the exit interview
Sheila SantosLicensing Program Manager / SupervisorNamed as Licensing Program Manager and Supervisor in the report
Zehra SyedAdministrator/DirectorFacility Administrator/Director

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 45 Capacity: 66 Citations: 2 Date: Mar 20, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations that the facility did not provide medications to residents as prescribed and failed to follow reporting requirements of missed medications to the department.

Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on interviews, document reviews, and observations. The facility missed medications for 9 residents and failed to report the incidents within the required timeframe due to management and staffing changes.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that the facility missed medications for 9 residents on 12/16/2023 and delayed reporting the incidents to the department until 12/29/2023. Interviews with residents and staff confirmed the missed medications and failure to report in a timely manner, posing immediate and potential health and safety risks.

Citations (2)
Facility did not give medications to 9 residents according to physician's directions, evidenced by medication logs and incident reports.
Facility failed to report incidents of missed medications to the licensing department within seven days as required.
Report Facts
Residents with missed medications: 9 Days delayed in reporting: 13 Facility capacity: 66 Facility census: 45

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Celine De PerioLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and unannounced visit
Sheila SantosLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation
Alexis IslasBusiness Office ManagerMet with during the investigation and exit interview

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 56 Capacity: 66 Citations: 1 Date: Feb 6, 2023

Visit Reason
Unannounced visit to investigate a complaint received on 10/26/2022 alleging that a resident sustained a fracture while in care.

Complaint Details
Complaint alleging that a resident sustained a fracture while in care was substantiated. The investigation found that the night shift caregiver moved the resident's legs incorrectly and failed to report the injury.
Findings
The complaint was substantiated based on observations, interviews, and record reviews. It was found that a night shift caregiver was not paying attention and moved the resident's legs incorrectly, causing injury, and failed to report the incident to a supervisor. Deficiencies were issued per Title 22, California Code of Regulations.

Citations (1)
Facility did not comply with CCR 87464(f)(1) Basic Services requiring care and supervision; resident sustained a fracture while in care and staff failed to report it.
Report Facts
Capacity: 66 Census: 56 Deficiencies cited: 1 Plan of Correction due date: Feb 20, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Celine De PerioLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Sarah JohnFacility Administrator / Executive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and exit interview
Luz AdamsLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 55 Capacity: 66 Citations: 0 Date: Oct 28, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to perform a case management and health and safety check in conjunction with complaint 22-AS-20221026170408.

Complaint Details
Visit was conducted in conjunction with complaint 22-AS-20221026170408. No citations or deficiencies were issued, indicating no substantiated immediate threats.
Findings
The facility was found to be in good repair with no immediate threats to resident health and safety. Fire and safety equipment were operational and recent fire inspections were passed. No citations were issued during this visit.

Report Facts
Residents on hospice: 8 Water temperature: 109.3 Fire alarm inspection date: Oct 22, 2022 Fire sprinkler inspection date: Oct 24, 2022 Assisted living units: 23 Memory care units: 25

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Sarah JohnExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection and participated in exit interview
Celine De PerioLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced inspection visit

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 54 Capacity: 66 Citations: 0 Date: Aug 17, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulatory standards.

Findings
The facility was found to be clean and sanitary with all required elements present. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. COVID-19 precautions and emergency preparedness measures were observed and found adequate.

Report Facts
Residents receiving Hospice services: 11 Hot water temperature: 113.1 Fire drill date: Aug 2, 2022

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Sarah JohnExecutive DirectorFacility representative who greeted the Licensing Program Analyst and accompanied the tour
Shobhana FrankLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection visit
Armando J LuceroLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 50 Capacity: 66 Citations: 0 Date: Oct 1, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The facility was found to be clean and sanitary with all required elements present, including COVID-19 precautions, emergency supplies, and updated resident files. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection.

Report Facts
Residents receiving Hospice services: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Zehra SyedExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and involved in facility tour
Shobhana FrankLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced Required 1 Year inspection
Marina StanicLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header

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