Inspection Reports for
Sage Glendale

The Licensing Program Analyst toured the facility to ensure no health and safety hazards were present. Several active COVID-19 cases were reported. Resident and staff records reviewed were complete and had required clearances and certifications. No deficiencies were explicitly noted in the report.

No immediate health or safety hazards were observed during the visit. Interviews with four out of five evacuee residents indicated they are doing well and that Sage Glendale is meeting their needs while Montecedro is providing the service.

The facility was found to be in good repair with no health and safety hazards noted. Physical plant areas, kitchen, dining, medication storage, resident bedrooms, bathrooms, common areas, and surrounding grounds were all observed to be clean, functional, and compliant. Fire safety equipment was current and functional. The inspection was not fully completed due to time constraints and will be continued later.

The facility was found to be operating within capacity limits with no health and safety issues noted. Fire safety equipment was operational and up to date, resident rooms were properly furnished, and medication storage was secure. Passageways were free of obstructions and environmental conditions met regulatory standards.

The complaint alleged that the facility took payment but did not admit the resident. The allegation was found unsubstantiated after investigation.

The investigation found that the resident's family member paid over $9,000 for admission but decided not to move the resident to the facility. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated as the facility was about to refund the payment, but the refund was not issued due to a bounced check.

The visit was triggered by a complaint incident report submitted on 04/04/2024 regarding an alleged medication overdose by Resident #1. The report was unsubstantiated as the resident did not ingest the medication.

The investigation revealed that Resident #1 is still hospitalized and awaiting discharge orders. Records showed the resident is depressed and approved to self-administer medication. Hospital blood work was unremarkable and it appears the resident did not ingest the reported medication. No health and safety issues were noted.

The complaint alleged that a resident was touched inappropriately by a male staff member. Interviews with staff, residents, and witnesses did not confirm the allegation. The resident involved denied any abuse. The allegation was unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence.

The investigation included interviews with staff, residents, and witnesses, as well as a review of records and observations. No preponderance of evidence was found to substantiate the allegation of sexual abuse, and the allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated.

The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included emergency buttons not working, unwitnessed falls, residents left unattended, insufficient food, motion detectors not working, inadequate staffing, and staff neglect. Interviews with 6 staff and 5 residents, observations, and record reviews did not corroborate the allegations. No incident reports or evidence supported the claims.

The investigation included interviews with staff and residents, observations, and record reviews. All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur.

The facility was found to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair with no observed items of noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations. Safety features such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors were operational, and emergency plans and supplies were in place.

The applicant and administrator participated in a comprehensive licensing interview (COMP II) confirming understanding of Title 22 regulations, facility operation, staff qualifications, program policies, and application document requirements. The evaluation was successfully completed with no deficiencies noted.