Inspection Reports for
Vista at Simi Valley

The inspection included a walkthrough of resident bedrooms and bathrooms, review of resident records, and verification of fire extinguisher maintenance. No deficiencies were issued and the facility was found to be in compliance with health and safety standards.

The facility was found to be in compliance with Title 22 regulations, with no health or safety hazards observed. Resident rooms, common areas, kitchen, medication storage, and records were all in order. Emergency preparedness and infection control plans were adequate.

The inspection found the facility to be in substantial compliance with no immediate health and safety concerns. Resident rooms and common areas were clean and well-maintained, medication storage and administration were proper, and required postings and emergency equipment were in place.

The visit was a follow-up to a substantiated complaint investigation concluded on February 21, 2024, involving allegations of questionable death due to neglect and lack of supervision. The complaint was substantiated.

The Department concluded that the facility failed to provide proper care and supervision, resulting in a resident's death due to intracranial hemorrhage from a fall. A civil penalty of $14,500 was issued following a prior immediate penalty of $500.

The visit was triggered by a complaint investigation under control #29-AS-20240912104318. Deficiencies unrelated to the complaint allegation were observed.

During the investigation, deficiencies unrelated to the complaint allegation were observed, specifically the failure to complete a new service plan for Resident #1 after significant changes in condition including admission to hospice care and hospitalization.

The inspection found the facility to be in compliance with Title 22 Regulations with no immediate health and safety concerns. Resident rooms and common areas were clean and safe, emergency equipment and postings were in place, and records reviewed were in order.

The facility was found to be in compliance with no immediate health and safety concerns. The environment was clean and safe, resident bedrooms and restrooms were appropriately furnished and sanitary, emergency equipment was in place and functional, and resident records were in order.

The facility was found to be in compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper food storage, clean and safe resident rooms, adequate emergency preparedness, and proper medication management. All reviewed resident and personnel records were in order.

The facility was found to be in compliance with health and safety regulations. Rooms and restrooms were clean and properly furnished, common areas were well maintained, and the kitchen was clean with sufficient food supply. Some equipment such as a thermostat in one room was noted as not functioning properly but did not affect room comfort.

The facility was generally found to be in compliance with Title 22 Regulations, with clean and well-maintained areas and proper infection control measures in place. However, deficiencies were cited related to unsafe storage of over-the-counter medications and room deodorizers in unlocked cabinets in three out of ten resident rooms observed.

The visit was triggered by an incident reported on 07/28/2022. No findings were issued yet as further investigation is needed.

The Licensing Program Analyst conducted interviews and reviewed records but stated that further investigation is required prior to issuing findings.

The complaint alleged that Resident #1 sustained unexplained pressure injuries on the left heel, right Achilles tendon, and underneath the left breast due to lack of care and supervision. The allegation was investigated through interviews, medical record review, and observation. The complaint was found to be unsubstantiated.

The investigation found insufficient evidence to support the allegation of lack of care and supervision causing the pressure injuries. The resident's pressure injuries were documented and treated, and home health care was provided. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated.

The complaint investigation was substantiated for allegations that staff were not responding timely to calls for assistance, and that a resident's room was unsafe, in disrepair, and not clean. Other allegations about urine on bathroom floors, laundry not being done, and facility malodor were unsubstantiated.

The investigation substantiated that staff did not respond timely to calls for assistance, with some response times over an hour. Resident room safety and disrepair issues were substantiated due to a bathroom door with protruding screws and inability to lock. Cleanliness issues were substantiated due to a soiled diaper left on the bathroom floor. Other allegations regarding urine on bathroom floors, laundry not being done, and malodorous conditions were unsubstantiated.

The facility was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies observed. The environment was clean and safe, emergency supplies were sufficient, fire extinguishers were charged, and infection control practices were discussed and observed.

The facility was found to be in compliance with Title 22 regulations, with clean and safe common areas, operational safety systems, and appropriate physical plant conditions. Some Assisted Living bathrooms require additional grab bar installation, which has been ordered with an estimated delivery date of 11/23/2020.

The applicant and administrator successfully completed Component II via telephone call, demonstrating understanding of facility operation, staff qualifications, program policies, grievance procedures, physical plant, and application document review including criminal record clearance and other licensing requirements.