Inspection Reports for
Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living

2640 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020, United States, CA, 91020

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Citations (last 4 years)

Citations (over 4 years) 0.5 citations/year

Citations are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.

88% better than California average
California average: 4 citations/year

Citations per year

4 3 2 1 0
2021
2022
2024
2025

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 53% occupied

Based on a May 2025 inspection.

Occupancy rate over time

20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Feb 2022 Aug 2022 Oct 2022 May 2024 May 2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 70 Capacity: 131 Citations: 0 Date: May 1, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations that staff did not ensure adequate care and supervision to residents and that staff spoke inappropriately in front of a resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved two allegations: 1) staff did not ensure adequate care and supervision, specifically that a resident spent a night in a flooded room without checks until the next morning; 2) staff spoke inappropriately in front of a resident, including a claim that a staff member called the resident 'coo coo'. Both allegations were investigated through staff and resident interviews, record reviews, and physical plant tours. The allegations were found unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient information to substantiate the allegations. Interviews, observations, and record reviews indicated that resident care and supervision were adequate, and no inappropriate staff behavior was confirmed. The resident involved had been moved out of the facility prior to the investigation.

Report Facts
Capacity: 131 Census: 70

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Leizl De La CerraLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and subsequent visits
Naira MargaryanLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation report
Ernest LewisAdministratorFacility administrator present during the investigation
Denise GottoExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 68 Capacity: 131 Citations: 0 Date: Mar 20, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was a required one-year unannounced visit to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing regulations.

Findings
The facility was found to be well-maintained with no health or safety hazards noted. Rooms were adequately furnished and clean, medication carts were locked and inaccessible to residents, and fire safety equipment was properly maintained and inspected.

Report Facts
Fire extinguisher last inspection date: Jan 17, 2025 Hot water temperature: 109.6 Facility capacity: 131 Resident census: 68 Perishable food stock: 2 Non-perishable food stock: 7 Fire safety system test frequency: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Abeye DugumaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and noted findings
Denise GottoExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 66 Capacity: 131 Citations: 0 Date: Jan 31, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to allegations that staff sexually abused a resident and failed to report the incident to proper agencies.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff member S1 sexually abused resident R1 over a period of 3-6 months in 2022 and that the incident was not reported to authorities. Interviews with multiple staff, residents, and administrators revealed inconsistent and conflicting information, with no corroboration or complaints from residents or staff. The former executive director denied knowledge of the allegations and stated S1 resigned voluntarily to focus on school. Based on the investigation, the allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with staff, residents, and administrators and review of relevant documents. Conflicting statements and lack of corroborating evidence led to the determination that the allegations were unsubstantiated at this time.

Report Facts
Complaint Control Number: 31-AS-20230728111241 Number of staff interviewed: 6 Number of residents attempted to interview: 4 Complaint received date: 07/28/2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Angela PanushkinaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and unannounced visit
Bill HeadyExecutive DirectorMet with investigator during visit and interviewed
Laarni SantiagoInvestigatorConducted the complaint investigation interviews
Ernest LewisAdministratorFacility administrator named in report header
Nichelle GillyardLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager overseeing investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 61 Capacity: 131 Citations: 0 Date: May 23, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to investigate allegations that staff were not following proper reporting requirements and that resident care needs were not being met by facility staff.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that staff failed to follow proper reporting requirements and that resident care needs were not met. The reporting party did not provide details or contact information. The investigation found the incident was reported appropriately and residents expressed satisfaction with care. The allegations were unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found that all twelve residents interviewed stated that staff were respectful and provided all necessary care, indicating no issues with quality of care. Regarding the reporting allegation, records showed the facility submitted an incident report for a resident altercation and reported it to law enforcement, and the allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Residents interviewed: 12 Capacity: 131 Census: 61 Incident report date: May 22, 2023 Incident date: May 21, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jose Gary TanLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Helen KirkorianBusiness Office ManagerMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Ernest LewisAdministratorFacility administrator named in report
Troy AgardSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 58 Capacity: 131 Citations: 0 Date: Mar 13, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted to investigate allegations that the facility is unsafe due to unsecured access ways and that residents are not provided proper medication assistance.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated based on observations and interviews with residents, staff, and maintenance personnel. No evidence supported the allegations of unsafe access ways or improper medication assistance.
Findings
The investigation found that the access ways in the Memory Care units were secured with all safety protocols in place, and no issues were observed. Interviews with residents and staff revealed no medication errors or late medication passes, and the allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Census: 58 Total Capacity: 131 Residents interviewed: 6 Medication staff interviewed: 2 Years medication staff employed: 2 Years maintenance staff employed: 1.5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jose Gary TanLicensing EvaluatorConducted the complaint investigation
Troy AgardSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation
Tracy WaiteInterim AdministratorMet with evaluators during the investigation
Ernest LewisAdministratorFacility administrator who was indisposed during the visit

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 58 Capacity: 131 Citations: 0 Date: Feb 27, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced required 1-year inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing regulations.

Findings
The facility was found to be clean and well-maintained with appropriate safety measures in place, including operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers. Medication carts were secured, and no deficiencies were issued during this inspection.

Report Facts
Food supply duration: 2 Food supply duration: 7 Hot water temperature: 120 First aid kits: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Rosaura ValenzuelaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Naira MargaryanLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report as Licensing Program Manager
Helen KirkorianBusiness Office ManagerMet with the Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 65 Capacity: 131 Citations: 0 Date: Oct 9, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations received on 2021-05-19 regarding residents' hygiene needs not being met, failure to seek medical attention for a resident, and failure to administer medication.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations that residents' hygiene needs were not met, staff did not seek medical attention for a resident with a toe fungal infection, and staff failed to give prescribed medication. The investigation found these allegations unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found that the resident's hygiene needs were met unless refused, medical attention was sought with documented communication with the podiatrist, and medication was administered as prescribed. Therefore, all allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Complaint received date: May 19, 2021 Facility capacity: 131 Facility census: 65

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jose Gary TanLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit and authored the report
Veronica SanchezResident Care CoordinatorMet with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
Carmy C JeromeAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report
Naira MargaryanLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 64 Capacity: 131 Citations: 2 Date: Sep 15, 2022

Visit Reason
Unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to investigate allegations that staff did not follow doctor's orders and that medications were accessible to a resident in care.

Complaint Details
Complaint investigation was substantiated based on evidence including photo documentation and record reviews confirming medication errors and improper medication storage.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that staff failed to follow physician's orders by applying two medication patches instead of one on Resident #1, and that prescription medication was accessible to the resident in their room, posing immediate health and safety risks.

Citations (2)
Licensee did not abide by Resident #1's physician's order regarding medication patch application.
Licensee failed to keep prescription medication in central medication storage, making it accessible to Resident #1.
Report Facts
Capacity: 131 Census: 64 Deficiencies cited: 2 Plan of Correction Due Date: Sep 16, 2022

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jose Gary TanLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Naira MargaryanLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation
Ernest LewisExecutive DirectorFacility representative met during investigation and agreed to corrective actions
Carmy C JeromeAdministratorFacility administrator named in report header

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 64 Capacity: 131 Citations: 0 Date: Sep 11, 2022

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations that staff did not seek medical attention for a resident and did not notify the responsible party of the resident's injury.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved two allegations: staff did not seek medical attention for resident #1 and staff did not notify the responsible party of the resident's injury. Both allegations were investigated through staff interviews and record reviews and were found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient information to support the allegations. Staff did seek medical attention for the resident and notified the responsible party within 24 hours. The allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Capacity: 131 Census: 64

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Rosaura ValenzuelaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and unannounced visit
Naira MargaryanLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report as Licensing Program Manager
Veronica SanchezResident Care CoordinatorMet with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
Erika HughesAdministratorFacility Administrator named in the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 64 Capacity: 131 Citations: 0 Date: Aug 20, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to investigate allegations including staff not cleaning residents' rooms, insufficient staffing to meet residents' needs, and residents' call lights not being answered timely.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated based on interviews with nine residents and four staff, observations of twelve rooms, and review of facility documents. Allegations of unclean rooms, insufficient staffing, and delayed call light responses were not supported by evidence.
Findings
The investigation found that all interviewed residents and staff reported adequate cleaning, sufficient staffing, and timely response to call lights. Observations confirmed clean rooms. Based on gathered information, the allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Residents interviewed: 9 Staff interviewed: 4 Rooms observed: 12 Facility capacity: 131 Facility census: 64

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jose Gary TanLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Carmy C JeromeAdministratorFacility administrator named in report
Lizette HaliliStaffMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Naira MargaryanSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 64 Capacity: 131 Citations: 0 Date: Aug 17, 2022

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted to investigate allegations of insufficient clean linens to meet residents' needs and malodorous resident rooms at Mountview Senior Living Facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included insufficient clean linens and malodorous resident rooms, both of which were not supported by the investigation findings.
Findings
The investigation found that there were sufficient clean linens in stock and linens in residents' rooms were clean and in good condition. No foul odors or stains were observed in the rooms visited. The allegations were deemed unsubstantiated based on observations and interviews.

Report Facts
Rooms visited: 12 Capacity: 131 Census: 64

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jose Gary TanLicensing EvaluatorConducted the complaint investigation
Ernest LewisExecutive DirectorInterviewed during the investigation and met with LPAs

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 61 Capacity: 131 Citations: 0 Date: Jul 7, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted to investigate allegations that staff were not providing resident's medication as prescribed, that a resident was left in a soiled diaper for an extended period, and that a resident was not being provided medical attention in a timely manner.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included medication not being provided as prescribed, resident left in soiled diaper for extended time, and untimely medical attention. Investigations through interviews and record reviews found no evidence to support these allegations.
Findings
Based on interviews, record review, and observation, all allegations were found to be unsubstantiated. Medication was administered as prescribed except for documented exceptions, residents' diapers were changed regularly, and medical attention was provided timely with palliative care involvement.

Report Facts
Capacity: 131 Census: 61

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Ernest LewisExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Rosaura ValenzuelaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Naira MargaryanSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 55 Capacity: 131 Citations: 0 Date: Feb 17, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced required 1-year infection control inspection was conducted to assess compliance with COVID-19 prevention protocols and overall facility conditions.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control measures, including proper signage, PPE stock, and screening procedures. Common areas, resident rooms, and safety equipment were inspected and found adequate. No deficiencies were issued at this time.

Report Facts
Food supply duration: 2 Food supply duration: 7 Hot water temperature: 120 Fire extinguisher last serviced: 2021 Medication carts observed: 1 First aid kits: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Ernest LewisExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Rosaura ValenzuelaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Naira MargaryanLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 131 Citations: 0 Date: Jun 30, 2021

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that facility staff over-medicated a resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that facility staff over-medicated a resident. The investigation found the allegation unsubstantiated based on interviews, record review, and observation.
Findings
The investigation included staff interviews and record reviews, which showed that medication administration matched documentation and the resident had no adverse reactions. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 131

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Rosaura ValenzuelaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Michael FountainOperations SpecialistMet with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
Carmy C JeromeAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report

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