Inspection Reports for
Sea Bluffs

All previously cited deficiencies under Title 22 Regulations 87464(f)(1), 87204(a), and 87203 have been cleared. The licensee provided proof of correction and complied with the terms of the POC.

The complaint alleging that staff allowed the POA to dictate visitors for residents was substantiated based on interviews, document review, and observations. The facility was cited for violating residents' visitation rights.

The investigation substantiated that staff restricted visitation for Residents 1 and 2 by requiring DPOA approval, contrary to regulations. The facility failed to ensure residents were allowed visitation, posing a potential health and safety risk.

The visit was complaint-related due to an unusual incident report of a resident elopement. The resident diagnosed with dementia was not allowed to leave unassisted. The complaint was substantiated by the findings.

The inspection found that a resident with dementia was able to leave the Memory Care unit unassisted and was found approximately 0.5 miles away from the facility. Staff did not respond to delayed egress exit gate alarms during the visit, resulting in deficiencies cited under Title 22 Division 6 of California Code of Regulations.

The facility was generally clean, safe, and sanitary with adequate supplies and emergency preparedness. However, two Type A deficiencies were cited related to residents housed in rooms not approved for bedridden status and a delayed egress exit door chained from the outside, posing immediate health and safety risks.

The Licensing Program Analyst toured the facility and reviewed the resident's file. No immediate health and safety concerns were observed and no deficiencies were cited during this visit.

The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Interviews with 8 of 9 individuals denied the allegations. The resident and family expressed no concerns. The department was unable to ascertain if the allegations occurred as reported.

The investigation included interviews with staff, residents, and a witness, as well as document review. Most individuals denied the allegations, and the family of the resident had no concerns. The allegations were deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

The complaint allegation that staff accepted money from a resident was substantiated based on interviews and evidence gathered during the investigation.

The investigation substantiated the allegation that a staff member accepted a monetary gift of $1000 from a resident, which violates company policy. Deficiencies were observed related to residents' personal rights under Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

Two deficiencies were cited related to unsecured toxins in a kitchen cabinet and expired food items found in the assisted living area kitchen. Both deficiencies were corrected during the visit.

The complaint alleging falsification of resident records was substantiated based on interviews and record review. Staff S1 was incorrectly identified as an LVN on facility forms, which was confirmed to be false.

The investigation substantiated the allegation that the facility falsified resident records by indicating a staff member as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) when they were not licensed. This posed a potential health and safety risk to residents.

The facility was found to be compliant with all observed requirements including resident apartment furnishings, medication storage, fire safety equipment, and plumbing. The licensing analyst determined the facility is ready for licensing.